The structure of an Allene Oxide Synthase reveals a novel use for a catalase foldThe structure of an Allene Oxide Synthase reveals a novel use for a catalase fold
Structural highlights
1u5u is a 2 chain structure with sequence from Plexaura homomalla. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA. For a guided tour on the structure components use FirstGlance.
AOSL_PLEHO Bifunctional enzyme which is responsible for allene oxide biosynthesis via a two-step reaction which involves conversion of arachidonic acid to a 8R-hydroperoxide intermediate followed by conversion of the hydroperoxide to allene oxide.[1][2]
Evolutionary Conservation
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References
↑Koljak R, Boutaud O, Shieh BH, Samel N, Brash AR. Identification of a naturally occurring peroxidase-lipoxygenase fusion protein. Science. 1997 Sep 26;277(5334):1994-6. PMID:9302294
↑Boutaud O, Brash AR. Purification and catalytic activities of the two domains of the allene oxide synthase-lipoxygenase fusion protein of the coral Plexaura homomalla. J Biol Chem. 1999 Nov 19;274(47):33764-70. PMID:10559269