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  • Microbiology
  • Enzymology

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  • Carbonic anhydrases (CAs) are essential enzymes catalyzing CO2 hydration, fundamental to the carbon cycle.
  • Eight CA classes exist, with recent discoveries in three new classes.
  • Prokaryotic CAs, crucial for CO2 acquisition and organic matter decomposition, are understudied compared to eukaryotic counterparts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the distribution of carbonic anhydrases in bacterial pathogens.
  • To elucidate the significance of prokaryotic CAs in bacterial virulence.
  • To explore the role of CAs in host-pathogen interactions for potential antimicrobial development.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing research on carbonic anhydrases in bacterial pathogens.
  • Analysis of CA distribution across various bacterial species.
  • Examination of studies detailing CA function in bacterial virulence and host interactions.

Main Results:

  • Prokaryotic CAs are widespread and play critical roles in bacterial survival and pathogenesis.
  • These enzymes are implicated in essential processes for pathogenic bacteria within host environments.
  • CA activity contributes to bacterial virulence, influencing host-pathogen dynamics.

Conclusions:

  • Carbonic anhydrases are key players in bacterial pathogen biology.
  • Understanding CA distribution and function in pathogens is vital for novel antimicrobial strategies.
  • Targeting bacterial CAs presents a promising avenue for developing new treatments against infectious diseases.