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    • Biochemistry
    • Enzymology
    • Metabolic Pathways

    Background:

    • Purine nucleoside phosphorylase (PNP) is a key enzyme in purine metabolism, essential for recycling purine bases.
    • PNP activity is critical for inducing T-cell immunodeficiency, relevant for organ transplantation and certain chemotherapies.
    • Comprehensive understanding of PNP's structure, function, and reaction mechanisms is needed for developing effective inhibitors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review contemporary advancements in the study of Purine nucleoside phosphorylase (PNP).
    • To summarize and analyze new structural data of PNP from diverse biological sources.
    • To discuss the physiological role, reaction mechanisms, and physicochemical properties of PNP.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of recent studies on Purine nucleoside phosphorylase (PNP).
    • Analysis of structural data and physiological roles.
    • Consideration of enzymatic reaction mechanisms and catalytic actions.
    • Presentation of physicochemical, kinetic, and catalytic research findings.

    Main Results:

    • Summarized contemporary achievements in PNP research across various biological objects.
    • Presented new structural data and analysis of PNP.
    • Discussed the physiological significance and basic reaction mechanisms of PNP.
    • Detailed physicochemical, kinetic, and catalytic properties of the enzyme.

    Conclusions:

    • In-depth study of PNP structure, function, and reaction mechanisms is vital for practical applications.
    • Continued research into PNP is essential for developing targeted therapies and understanding its biological roles.
    • This review consolidates current knowledge on PNP, highlighting areas for future investigation.