Structural highlights
Function
LEUD_METJA Enzyme with broad specificity that catalyzes reversible hydroxyacid isomerizations via dehydration/hydration reactions. Catalyzes the isomerization between 2-isopropylmalate and 3-isopropylmalate, via the formation of 2-isopropylmaleate, a step involved in leucine biosynthesis. Catalyzes the isomerization between 2-methylmalate and 3-methylmalate, via the formation of 2-methylmaleate (citraconate), a step involved in isoleucine biosynthesis. Also displays malease activity, i.e. catalyzes the hydration of maleate to form (R)-malate.[1]
See Also
References
- ↑ Drevland RM, Waheed A, Graham DE. Enzymology and evolution of the pyruvate pathway to 2-oxobutyrate in Methanocaldococcus jannaschii. J Bacteriol. 2007 Jun;189(12):4391-400. Epub 2007 Apr 20. PMID:17449626 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1128/JB.00166-07
