Role of highly conserved αI346 and αI348 VISIT-DG sequence residues in Pi binding is proposed.
Both αI346 and αI348 residues are required for upholding the phosphate binding sub-domain.
Both αI346 and αI348 residues are required for the transition state stabilization.
Introduction of Arg in place of Ile can compensate for the loss of an Arg involved in Pi binding.