Pectate lyase from Azospirillum irakense (PelA) catalyses the degradation of pectin. Pectate lyases (also known as pectate transeliminases) are secreted microbial enzymes that degrade pectin, and are therefore important in plant pathogenesis.
Defined by 2 residues: ASN:A-148 [auth A-172]ARG:A-283 [auth A-307]