Structural highlights
Function
[CPXB_BACME] Functions as a fatty acid monooxygenase. Catalyzes hydroxylation of medium and long-chain fatty acids at omega-1, omega-2 and omega-3 positions, with optimum chain lengths of 12-16 carbons (lauric, myristic, and palmitic acids). The reductase domain is required for electron transfer from NADP to cytochrome P450.
Evolutionary Conservation
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Publication Abstract from PubMed
Cytochrome P450BM-3, a catalytically self-sufficient monooxygenase from Bacillus megaterium, catalyzes the omega-n (n = 1-3) hydroxylation of fatty acids in the presence of O2 and NADPH. Like most other P450s, cytochrome P450BM-3 contains a threonine residue (Thr268) in the distal I helix thought to be important for O2 binding and activation. Thr268 has been converted to alanine and the enzymatic properties and heme domain crystal structure determined. Using sodium laurate as the substrate, the mutant exhibited slower rates of O2 and NADPH consumption. In addition, electron transfer is uncoupled from substrate hydroxylation as evidenced by the greater production of water and peroxide in the mutant compared to the wild-type enzyme. The crystal structure of the mutant reveals that the only changes in structure are confined to the site of mutation. These data indicate an important role for Thr268 in O2 binding and activation in the metabolism of sodium laurate by cytochrome P450BM-3.
The role of Thr268 in oxygen activation of cytochrome P450BM-3.,Yeom H, Sligar SG, Li H, Poulos TL, Fulco AJ Biochemistry. 1995 Nov 14;34(45):14733-40. PMID:7578081[1]
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References
- ↑ Yeom H, Sligar SG, Li H, Poulos TL, Fulco AJ. The role of Thr268 in oxygen activation of cytochrome P450BM-3. Biochemistry. 1995 Nov 14;34(45):14733-40. PMID:7578081
