Methionine synthase
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Methionine synthase (MetH) is a B12-dependent enzyme that methylates homocysteine to regenerate methionine. The change from homocysteine to methionine is a methyl group. This reaction is regulated by methyltetrahydrofolate (a product from MTFHR) as a methyl donor and B12 as the methyl carrier. | Methionine synthase (MetH) is a B12-dependent enzyme that methylates homocysteine to regenerate methionine. The change from homocysteine to methionine is a methyl group. This reaction is regulated by methyltetrahydrofolate (a product from MTFHR) as a methyl donor and B12 as the methyl carrier. | ||
| - | The | + | The <scene name='90/907471/Superposition_1/2'>full structure of MetH</scene> has yet to be determined but we understand it contains 4 domains for its catalytic and its reactivation cycles requiring B12 cobalamin (in pink), methyltetrahydrofolate (blue), homocysteine (yellow), and SAH (as part of the SAM cycle; in red). |
With activation of methionine synthase, the first domain of B12 is initially in a “capped” position preventing unwanted chemistry from occurring. To uncap the B12 domain, methyltransferase comes in to also assist with the methyl transfer from methyltetrahydrofolate allowing B12 to accept and carry the methyl. | With activation of methionine synthase, the first domain of B12 is initially in a “capped” position preventing unwanted chemistry from occurring. To uncap the B12 domain, methyltransferase comes in to also assist with the methyl transfer from methyltetrahydrofolate allowing B12 to accept and carry the methyl. | ||
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Methionine synthase
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The change from homocysteine to methionine is an SN2 reaction where the methyl group from methyltetrahydrofolate (MTHF), located on N-5, is donated. MTHF is a product of MTHFR.
This is a complex reaction as the product, tetrahydrofolate, is a poor leaving group, thus requiring a "supernucleophile" with a protein-bound B-12 vitamin Cobalamin as the methyl carrier.
Vitamin B-12
Oxidation States of Cobalamin
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Structural highlights
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References
- ↑ Barra L, Fontenelle C, Ermel G, Trautwetter A, Walker GC, Blanco C. Interrelations between glycine betaine catabolism and methionine biosynthesis in Sinorhizobium meliloti strain 102F34. J Bacteriol. 2006 Oct;188(20):7195-204. doi: 10.1128/JB.00208-06. PMID:17015658 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1128/JB.00208-06
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