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Anthranilate synthase in microorganisms and plants

R M Romero1, M F Roberts, J D Phillipson

  • 1Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, University of London, U.K.

Phytochemistry
|May 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

This review examines anthranilate synthase (EC 5.4.99.6) in microbes and plants. It compares enzyme subunit sequences and discusses reaction mechanisms for this key enzyme.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Enzymology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Anthranilate synthase (EC 5.4.99.6) is a crucial enzyme in the biosynthesis of aromatic compounds.
  • Its activity is essential in various metabolic pathways in both microorganisms and plants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of the enzymology of anthranilate synthase.
  • To compare amino acid sequences of enzyme subunits across different species.
  • To discuss the reaction mechanism of anthranilate synthase.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on anthranilate synthase.
  • Comparative analysis of amino acid sequences of enzyme subunits.
  • Discussion of biochemical and mechanistic data.

Main Results:

  • Detailed overview of anthranilate synthase structure and function in diverse organisms.
  • Identification of conserved and variable regions in enzyme subunits.
  • Elucidation of the catalytic mechanism and potential regulatory sites.

Conclusions:

  • Anthranilate synthase exhibits conserved functional domains but significant sequence diversity across species.
  • Understanding the enzyme's mechanism provides insights into metabolic regulation and potential drug targets.

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