Muconate cycloisomerase
Muconate cycloisomerase (MCI) catalyzes the formation of muconolactone from cis,cis-muconate. It is part of the B-ketoadipate pathway in the metabolism of aromatic compounds[1]. MCI breaks down lignin-derived catechol and protocatechuate.
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3D Structures of muconate cycloisomerase3D Structures of muconate cycloisomerase
Updated on 10-November-2021
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- ↑ Schmidt E, Knackmuss HJ. Chemical structure and biodegradability of halogenated aromatic compounds. Conversion of chlorinated muconic acids into maleoylacetic acid. Biochem J. 1980 Oct 15;192(1):339-47. PMID:7305906
- ↑ Ornston LN. The conversion of catechol and protocatechuate to beta-ketoadipate by Pseudomonas putida. II. Enzymes of the protocatechuate pathway. J Biol Chem. 1966 Aug 25;241(16):3787-94. PMID:5916392