This entry covers the metalloproteinase family M4, which contains thermolysin (EC3.4.24.27), bacillolysins (EC 3.4.24.28), pseudolysins (EC 3.4.24.26), Vibriolysin (EC3.4.24.25) and several other proteases which do not have EC numbers. Family M4 are the only members of clan MA to have structures within the PDB. The active site lies between the two domains and contains a catalytic zinc ion.
Defined by 7 residues: HIS:A-142GLU:A-143HIS:A-146TYR:A-157GLU:A-166ASP:A-226HIS:A-231