Nucleotide synthetase enzyme of the DNA polymerase beta superfamily. Experimental studies have demonstrated cGAMP synthetase activity in the Vibrio cholerae DncV protein, a member of the SMODS family. The diversity inherent to the SMODS family suggests members of the family could generate a range of nucleotides, cyclic and/or linear. The nucleotide second messengers generated by the SMODS domains are predicted to activate effectors in a class of conflict systems reliant on the production and sensing of the nucleotide second messengers [1] [2].

1: Comparative genomic analyses reveal a vast, novel network of nucleotide-centric systems in biological conflicts, immunity and signaling. Burroughs AM, Zhang D, Schaffer DE, Iyer LM, Aravind L; Nucleic Acids Res. 2015;43:10633-10654. PMID:26590262

2: Coordinated regulation of accessory genetic elements produces cyclic di-nucleotides for V. cholerae virulence. Davies BW, Bogard RW, Young TS, Mekalanos JJ; Cell. 2012;149:358-370. PMID:22500802