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Complex biotransformations catalyzed by radical S-adenosylmethionine enzymes.


ABSTRACT: The radical S-adenosylmethionine (AdoMet) superfamily currently comprises thousands of proteins that participate in numerous biochemical processes across all kingdoms of life. These proteins share a common mechanism to generate a powerful 5'-deoxyadenosyl radical, which initiates a highly diverse array of biotransformations. Recent studies are beginning to reveal the role of radical AdoMet proteins in the catalysis of highly complex and chemically unusual transformations, e.g. the ThiC-catalyzed complex rearrangement reaction. The unique features and intriguing chemistries of these proteins thus demonstrate the remarkable versatility and sophistication of radical enzymology.

SUBMITTER: Zhang Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3162382 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Complex biotransformations catalyzed by radical S-adenosylmethionine enzymes.

Zhang Qi Q   Liu Wen W  

The Journal of biological chemistry 20110719 35


The radical S-adenosylmethionine (AdoMet) superfamily currently comprises thousands of proteins that participate in numerous biochemical processes across all kingdoms of life. These proteins share a common mechanism to generate a powerful 5'-deoxyadenosyl radical, which initiates a highly diverse array of biotransformations. Recent studies are beginning to reveal the role of radical AdoMet proteins in the catalysis of highly complex and chemically unusual transformations, e.g. the ThiC-catalyzed  ...[more]

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