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  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Enzymology

Background:

  • Sulfite Oxidase (SO) enzymes are ubiquitous across life forms, particularly abundant in prokaryotes.
  • Limited characterization of bacterial SO enzymes reveals diverse metabolic roles (energy generation, detoxification, degradation) and varied structural conformations.
  • Some bacterial SO enzymes catalyze novel reactions, expanding the known functional repertoire of this enzyme family.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the structural and functional diversity of bacterial Sulfite Oxidase (SO) enzyme family members.
  • To classify SO family enzymes based on their Molybdenum (Mo) domain structure.
  • To investigate the metabolic roles and potential pathogenic associations of different bacterial SO enzyme groups.

Main Methods:

  • Genome data analysis to identify SO enzyme distribution in prokaryotes.
  • Biochemical characterization of selected bacterial SO enzymes.
  • Structural analysis of the Mo domain for enzyme classification.

Main Results:

  • Identification of widespread occurrence of SO enzymes in prokaryotes with diverse metabolic functions.
  • Observation of varied structural conformations (monomeric, dimeric, heterodimeric) and redox centers.
  • Classification of SO family enzymes into three distinct groups based on Mo domain structure, with most characterized enzymes belonging to one group.
  • Discovery of novel enzymatic reactions catalyzed by bacterial SO enzymes, such as dimethylsulfoxide reduction.

Conclusions:

  • Bacterial SO family enzymes display significant structural and functional plasticity.
  • Three distinct enzyme groups within the SO family have been identified.
  • Further research is warranted to elucidate the metabolic roles of these enzyme groups, especially those linked to pathogenic microorganisms.