Structural highlights
Function
[KAT1_HUMAN] Catalyzes the irreversible transamination of the L-tryptophan metabolite L-kynurenine to form kynurenic acid (KA). Metabolizes the cysteine conjugates of certain halogenated alkenes and alkanes to form reactive metabolites. Catalyzes the beta-elimination of S-conjugates and Se-conjugates of L-(seleno)cysteine, resulting in the cleavage of the C-S or C-Se bond.[1]
Evolutionary Conservation
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Publication Abstract from PubMed
Human kynurenine aminotransferase I (hKAT I) catalyzes the formation of kynurenic acid, a neuroactive compound. Here, we report three high-resolution crystal structures (1.50-1.55 A) of hKAT I that are in complex with glycerol and each of two inhibitors of hKAT I: indole-3-acetic acid (IAC) and Tris. Because Tris is able to occupy the substrate binding position, we speculate that this may be the basis for hKAT I inhibition. Furthermore, the hKAT/IAC complex structure reveals that the binding moieties of the inhibitor are its indole ring and a carboxyl group. Six chemicals with both binding moieties were tested for their ability to inhibit hKAT I activity; 3-indolepropionic acid and DL-indole-3-lactic acid demonstrated the highest level of inhibition, and as they cannot be considered as substrates of the enzyme, these two inhibitors are promising candidates for future study. Perhaps even more significantly, we report the discovery of two different ligands located simultaneously in the hKAT I active center for the first time.
Structural insight into the inhibition of human kynurenine aminotransferase I/glutamine transaminase K.,Han Q, Robinson H, Cai T, Tagle DA, Li J J Med Chem. 2009 May 14;52(9):2786-93. PMID:19338303[2]
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References
- ↑ Han Q, Robinson H, Cai T, Tagle DA, Li J. Structural insight into the inhibition of human kynurenine aminotransferase I/glutamine transaminase K. J Med Chem. 2009 May 14;52(9):2786-93. PMID:19338303 doi:10.1021/jm9000874
- ↑ Han Q, Robinson H, Cai T, Tagle DA, Li J. Structural insight into the inhibition of human kynurenine aminotransferase I/glutamine transaminase K. J Med Chem. 2009 May 14;52(9):2786-93. PMID:19338303 doi:10.1021/jm9000874
