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

Relationships
is a type of: cysteine-type endopeptidase activity transferase activity, transferring nitrogenous groups