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  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Enzymology
  • Microbial Genetics

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  • Steroids are crucial in medicine, with microbial enzymes like cytochrome P450 monooxygenases (CYPs/P450s) enabling their hydroxylation.
  • Understanding the structural basis of CYP/P450 selectivity is key to harnessing their biotechnological potential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively analyze the steroid-hydroxylating CYP109 family across life domains.
  • To identify structural determinants governing steroid hydroxylation regio- and stereoselectivity.

Main Methods:

  • Data mining, gene annotation, and phylogenetic analysis.
  • Structural analysis of twelve CYP109 crystal structures.
  • Investigating amino acid residue roles in substrate binding and catalysis.

Main Results:

  • CYP109 family members are abundant in bacteria and archaea, with evidence of horizontal gene transfer.
  • CYP109 active sites are large, flexible, and accommodate diverse steroid ligands.
  • Specific amino acids (e.g., Val84, Val292, Ser387, Arg74) dictate substrate orientation, binding, and hydroxylation site.

Conclusions:

  • Structural insights into CYP109 enzymes provide a foundation for understanding P450 enzyme mechanisms.
  • Findings guide the genetic engineering of CYP109s for producing valuable steroid molecules for medicine and biotechnology.