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Published on: June 21, 2021
The use of thiols by ribonucleotide reductase
Arne Holmgren1, Rajib Sengupta
1Division of Biochemistry, Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. arne.holmgren@ki.se
Abstract:
Ribonucleotide reductase (RNR) catalyzes the rate-limiting de novo synthesis of 2'-deoxyribonucleotides from the corresponding ribonucleotides and thereby provides balanced deoxyribonucleotide pools required for error-free DNA replication and repair. The essential role of RNR in DNA synthesis and the use of DNA as genetic material has made it an important target for the development of anticancer and antiviral agents. The most well known feature of the universal RNR reaction in all kingdoms of life is the involvement of protein free radicals. Redox-active cysteines, thiyl radicals, and thiol redox proteins of the thioredoxin superfamily play major roles in the catalytic mechanism. The involvement of cysteine residues in catalysis is common to all three classes of RNR. Taking account of the recent progress in this field of research, this review focuses on the use of thiols in the redox mechanism of RNR enzymes.
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