"Emerging themes in radical SAM chemistry." |
Shisler KA, Broderick JB... |
Published 2012-12-01 in Curr Opin Struct Biol volume 22 .
Pubmed ID: 23141873
DOI identifier: -
Abstract:
Enzymes in the radical SAM (RS) superfamily catalyze a wide variety of reactions through unique radical chemistry. The characteristic markers of the superfamily include a [4Fe-4S] cluster coordinated to the protein via a cysteine triad motif, typically CX(3)CX(2)C, with the fourth iron coordinated by S-adenosylmethionine (SAM). The SAM serves as a precursor for a 5'-deoxyadenosyl radical, the central intermediate in nearly all RS enzymes studied to date. The SAM-bound [4Fe-4S] cluster is located within a partial or full triosephosphate isomerase (TIM) barrel where the radical chemistry occurs protected from the surroundings. In addition to the TIM barrel and a RS [4Fe-4S] cluster, many members of the superfamily contain additional domains and/or additional Fe-S clusters. Recently characterized superfamily members are providing new examples of the remarkable range of reactions that can be catalyzed, as well as new structural and mechanistic insights into these fascinating reactions. |
This publication refers to following proteins:
- Cfr (Staphylococcus sciuri)
- RlmN (Escherichia coli)
Last modification of this entry: March 11, 2013