1i2k

Structural highlights

Function

[PABC_ECOLI] Involved in the biosynthesis of p-aminobenzoate (PABA), a precursor of tetrahydrofolate. Converts 4-amino-4-deoxychorismate into 4-aminobenzoate (PABA) and pyruvate.^{[1] [2]}

Evolutionary Conservation

Check, as determined by ConSurfDB. You may read the explanation of the method and the full data available from ConSurf.

References

1. ↑ Green JM, Merkel WK, Nichols BP. Characterization and sequence of Escherichia coli pabC, the gene encoding aminodeoxychorismate lyase, a pyridoxal phosphate-containing enzyme. J Bacteriol. 1992 Aug;174(16):5317-23. PMID:1644759
2. ↑ Ye QZ, Liu J, Walsh CT. p-Aminobenzoate synthesis in Escherichia coli: purification and characterization of PabB as aminodeoxychorismate synthase and enzyme X as aminodeoxychorismate lyase. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1990 Dec;87(23):9391-5. PMID:2251281