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L-PGDS shares the antiparallel beta barrel structure (as seen in yellow) that is common within the lipocalin protein family. The active site for the protein is embedded in this beta barrel. The Cys65 in the center of the barrel is the essential residue in the binding of the PGD2 for isomerization and other small hydrophobic molecules for transport. <ref>Urade Y, Eguchi N, Hayaishi O. Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D Synthase as an Enzymic Lipocalin. In: Madame Curie Bioscience Database [Internet]. Austin (TX): Landes Bioscience; 2000-2013. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK6621/</ref>
L-PGDS shares the antiparallel beta barrel structure (as seen in yellow) that is common within the lipocalin protein family. The active site for the protein is embedded in this beta barrel. The Cys65 in the center of the barrel is the essential residue in the binding of the PGD2 for isomerization and other small hydrophobic molecules for transport. <ref>Urade Y, Eguchi N, Hayaishi O. Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D Synthase as an Enzymic Lipocalin. In: Madame Curie Bioscience Database [Internet]. Austin (TX): Landes Bioscience; 2000-2013. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK6621/</ref>
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*Number of Residues -- 167
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*pI -- 4.6
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*Subunit Molecular Mass -- 27.0
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<ref>https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1217580/pdf/8761444.pdf</ref>
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Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D Synthase (L-PGDS)

Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D Synthase Protein. Beta Barrels shown in Yellow

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Lipocalin-type Prostaglandin D Synthase (L-PGDS) is the second most abundant protein in the human cerebrospinal fluid. It is involved in the transport of hydrophobic molecules as well as its namesake in the production of prostaglandin D2: an unsaturated fatty acid that is involved in maintaining homeostasis, regulating sleep, aiding in inflammatory responses, and other neurological functions. Although structurally and biochemically different from hematopoietic-PGD synthase, they both take part in the arachidonate cyclooxygenase pathway to make PGD from PGH2. The smaller of the two PGD synthases, L-PGDS contains a beta-barrel structure and was initially found in the brain. It was later found in the tissues of the heart, kidneys, and lungs as well as a number of other body fluids. Inhibiting this enzyme results in the deterioration and lack of function of major organs and metabolic processes and has been found to be linked to some cancers, hair loss, and diabetes. L-PGDS can trigger both pro- and anti-inflammatory responses to the immune system, allowing its levels to be highly regulated. [1]


Function

Diseases/Malfunctions!!

It causes the entire world to explode!!!

Relevance

Well, duh, it's affecting the world.

Structural highlights

L-PGDS shares the antiparallel beta barrel structure (as seen in yellow) that is common within the lipocalin protein family. The active site for the protein is embedded in this beta barrel. The Cys65 in the center of the barrel is the essential residue in the binding of the PGD2 for isomerization and other small hydrophobic molecules for transport. [2]

  • Number of Residues -- 167
  • pI -- 4.6
  • Subunit Molecular Mass -- 27.0

[3]

References

  1. ↑ Joo M, Sadikot RT. PGD synthase and PGD2 in immune resposne. Mediators Inflamm. 2012;2012:503128. doi: 10.1155/2012/503128. Epub 2012 Jun 25. PMID:22791937 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/503128
  2. ↑ Urade Y, Eguchi N, Hayaishi O. Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D Synthase as an Enzymic Lipocalin. In: Madame Curie Bioscience Database [Internet]. Austin (TX): Landes Bioscience; 2000-2013. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK6621/
  3. ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1217580/pdf/8761444.pdf
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