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<StructureSection load=' | <StructureSection load='1nw5' size='350' side='right' caption='Adenine DNMT complex with SAM and Cl- ion (PDB code [[1nw5]]).' scene='46/467277/Cv/1'> | ||
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== Function == | == Function == | ||
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*'''Methylcytosine DNMT''' methylates the 5 position of cytosine. <ref>PMID:8127644</ref><br /> | *'''Methylcytosine DNMT''' methylates the 5 position of cytosine. <ref>PMID:8127644</ref><br /> | ||
*'''Methyladenine DNMT''' methylates the 6 position of adenine. <ref>PMID:12732637</ref><br /> | *'''Methyladenine DNMT''' methylates the 6 position of adenine. <ref>PMID:12732637</ref><br /> | ||
*'''HhaI DNA methyltransferase''' (HDMT), a DNMT from ''Haemophilus haemolyticus'' recognizes the 5’-GCGC-3’ DNA sequence and methylates the first cytosine to convert it to 5-methylcytosine. The SAM serves as the methyl donor in the reaction and is converted to to S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine (SAH) by the reaction<ref>PMID:12139442</ref>. | |||
== Relevance == | == Relevance == | ||
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== Structural highlights == | == Structural highlights == | ||
The active site of methyladenine DNMT contains the methyl donor SAM | The <scene name='46/467277/Cv/8'>active site of methyladenine DNMT contains the methyl donor SAM</scene>. | ||
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== 3D Structures of DNA methyltransferase == | == 3D Structures of DNA methyltransferase == | ||
[[DNA methyltransferase 3D structures]] | |||
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== References == | == References == |
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FunctionDNA methyltransferase (DNMT) catalyzes the transfer of methyl group to DNA. Methylation is essential for gene expression. DNMT uses S-adenosyl methionine (SAM) as the methyl donor. The SAM analog S-adenosyl homocysteine (SAH) is a powerful inhibitor of DNMT.
RelevanceDNMT inhibitors are being tested in cancer therapy. DiseaseThe human ICF disorder is caused by mutations in DNMT 3B. Structural highlightsThe . 3D Structures of DNA methyltransferaseDNA methyltransferase 3D structures
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ReferencesReferences
- ↑ Kaina B, Christmann M, Naumann S, Roos WP. MGMT: key node in the battle against genotoxicity, carcinogenicity and apoptosis induced by alkylating agents. DNA Repair (Amst). 2007 Aug 1;6(8):1079-99. Epub 2007 May 7. PMID:17485253 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dnarep.2007.03.008
- ↑ Kumar S, Cheng X, Klimasauskas S, Mi S, Posfai J, Roberts RJ, Wilson GG. The DNA (cytosine-5) methyltransferases. Nucleic Acids Res. 1994 Jan 11;22(1):1-10. PMID:8127644
- ↑ Thomas CB, Scavetta RD, Gumport RI, Churchill ME. Structures of liganded and unliganded RsrI N6-adenine DNA methyltransferase: a distinct orientation for active cofactor binding. J Biol Chem. 2003 Jul 11;278(28):26094-101. Epub 2003 May 4. PMID:12732637 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1074/jbc.M303751200
- ↑ Sankpal UT, Rao DN. Structure, function, and mechanism of HhaI DNA methyltransferases. Crit Rev Biochem Mol Biol. 2002;37(3):167-97. PMID:12139442 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10409230290771492