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Background:

Cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) is a key enzyme in drug metabolism.
CYP1A2 exhibits pluripotency, generating diverse metabolites from single substrates.
Substrate orientation influences CYP1A2's regioselectivity and metabolic outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the mechanisms underlying CYP1A2's substrate-dependent regioselectivity.
To elucidate how substrate binding and orientation dictate metabolite formation.
To understand the role of active site subsites in controlling caffeine oxidation.

Main Methods:

Computational modeling, including molecular dynamics simulations.
Geometric encoding of molecular trajectories.
Dimensional reduction and differential machine learning techniques.
Analysis of caffeine oxidation pathways.

Main Results:

A two-subsite model was proposed, controlling sequential caffeine binding and orientation.
Substrate exchange between subsites is regulated by a phenylalanine gate.
Substrate face flipping is hindered within the active site, influencing orientation.
CYP1A2 regioselectivity arises from local factors, subsite interactions, and pre-orientation.

Conclusions:

CYP1A2's pluripotency is governed by dynamic interactions within its active site.
Substrate pre-orientation and subsite-specific controls are critical for regioselectivity.
Understanding these mechanisms aids in predicting drug metabolism and metabolite profiles.