Sigma factor AlgU; Sigma factors are initiation factors that promote the attachment of RNA polymerase to specific initiation sites and are then released. This sigma factor regulates genes such as algD, involved in alginate biosynthesis.

GDP-mannose 6-dehydrogenase AlgD; Catalyzes the oxidation of guanosine diphospho-D-mannose (GDP-D-mannose) to GDP-D-mannuronic acid, a precursor for alginate polymerization. The alginate layer causes a mucoid phenotype and provides a protective barrier against host immune defenses and antibiotics.

Alginate and motility regulator Z; Functions as both a transcriptional activator and repressor of multiple genes encoding virulence factors as well as genes involved in environmental adaptation. Plays a role in alginate production via the activation of AlgD which is the first gene in the alginate biosynthetic operon. Regulates also the transcription of genes responsible for type IV pili localization and twitching motility. Mediates transition of P.aeruginosa biofilm infections from colonizing to chronic biofilms through repression of the psl operon. Represses also its own transcription [...]

Binding protein component precursor of ABC ribose transporter; Product name confidence: Class 2 (High similarity to functionally studied protein).

Two-component response regulator AlgB; Member of the two-component regulatory system AlgB/KinB involved in regulation of alginate biosynthesis genes. Positive regulator of the alginate biosynthetic gene AlgD.

Porphobilinogen deaminase; Tetrapolymerization of the monopyrrole PBG into the hydroxymethylbilane pre-uroporphyrinogen in several discrete steps. Belongs to the HMBS family.

Phosphomannomutase AlgC; Highly reversible phosphoryltransferase. The phosphomannomutase activity produces a precursor for alginate polymerization, the alginate layer causes a mucoid phenotype and provides a protective barrier against host immune defenses and antibiotics. Also involved in core lipopolysaccaride (LPS) biosynthesis due to its phosphoglucomutase activity. Essential for rhamnolipid production, an exoproduct correlated with pathogenicity. Required for biofilm production. The reaction proceeds via 2 processive phosphoryl transferase reactions; first from enzyme-phospho-Ser-1 [...]

Twitching motility protein PilJ; May be a part of a signal-transduction system that regulates twitching motility by controlling pilus function (extension and retraction).

Type 4 fimbrial biogenesis protein FimU; Product name confidence: Class 1 (Function experimentally demonstrated in P. aeruginosa).