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Class II alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH2)--adding the structure.

S Svensson1, P Strömberg, T Sandalova

  • 1Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics, Karolinska Institutet, SE-17177, Stockholm, Sweden.

Chemico-Biological Interactions
|April 18, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Rodent alcohol dehydrogenase 2 (ADH2) exhibits low catalytic efficiency and unique substrate specificity due to its pocket topography. Mutations at position 47 can enhance ADH2

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Enzymology
  • Structural Biology

Background:

  • Class II alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH2) is a divergent enzyme class primarily found in the liver.
  • Rodent ADH2 enzymes possess distinct catalytic properties, including low efficiency and unique substrate profiles compared to other ADHs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the structural basis for the unique substrate specificity of rodent ADH2.
  • To explore the potential for enhancing the catalytic efficiency of mouse ADH2 through targeted mutations.

Main Methods:

  • X-ray crystallography to determine the structure of mouse ADH2.
  • Mechanistic studies to analyze the effects of mutations at position 47 on enzyme activity and coenzyme binding.

Main Results:

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  • The structure of mouse ADH2 reveals a novel substrate-pocket topography explaining its specificity.
  • Rodent ADH2 is not saturated by ethanol and omega-hydroxy fatty acids act as inhibitors, not substrates.
  • Mutations at position 47 significantly alter hydride transfer distance, substrate pKa, and coenzyme affinity, improving catalytic efficiency.

Conclusions:

  • The substrate-pocket topography of rodent ADH2 dictates its unique substrate specificity.
  • Targeted mutations, particularly at position 47, can overcome catalytic limitations and enhance ADH2 function.
  • Understanding these structural and mechanistic features may aid in identifying novel substrates for ADH2.