Term Name: | GPI-anchor transamidase activity |
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Definition: | Catalysis of the formation of the linkage between a protein and a glycosylphosphatidylinositol anchor. The reaction probably occurs by subjecting a peptide bond to nucleophilic attack by the amino group of ethanolamine-GPI, transferring the protein from a signal peptide to the GPI anchor. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0003923] QuickGO AmiGO |