4-alpha-glucanotransferase

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4-alpha-glucanotransferase
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EC no. 2.4.1.25
CAS no. 9032-09-1
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In enzymology, a 4-alpha-glucanotransferase (EC 2.4.1.25) is an enzyme that catalyzes a chemical reaction that transfers a segment of a 1,4-alpha-D-glucan to a new position in an acceptor carbohydrate, which may be glucose or a 1,4-alpha-D-glucan.

This enzyme belongs to the family of glycosyltransferases, specifically the hexosyltransferases. The systematic name of this enzyme class is 1,4-alpha-D-glucan:1,4-alpha-D-glucan 4-alpha-D-glycosyltransferase. Other names in common use include disproportionating enzyme, dextrin glycosyltransferase, D-enzyme, debranching enzyme maltodextrin glycosyltransferase, amylomaltase, and dextrin transglycosylase. This enzyme participates in starch and sucrose metabolism in plants. [1] [2] Studies of the enzyme from potato led to the discovery of cycloamylose. [3]

Structural studies

As of late 2007, 14 structures have been solved for this class of enzymes, with PDB accession codes 1CWY, 1ESW, 1FP8, 1FP9, 1K1W, 1K1X, 1K1Y, 1LWH, 1LWJ, 1TZ7, 1X1N, 2OWC, 2OWW, and 2OWX.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cyclomaltodextrin glucanotransferase</span> Class of enzymes

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Steven M. Smith</span> Australian and British scientist

Steven M. Smith is Emeritus Professor of Plant Genetics and Biochemistry at the University of Tasmania in Australia and Chief Investigator in the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Plant Success in Nature and Agriculture.

References

  1. Critchley, Joanna H.; Zeeman, Samuel C.; Takaha, Takeshi; Smith, Alison M.; Smith, Steven M. (2001-04-01). "A critical role for disproportionating enzyme in starch breakdown is revealed by a knock-out mutation in Arabidopsis". The Plant Journal. 26 (1): 89–100. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-313x.2001.01012.x . ISSN   1365-313X. PMID   11359613.
  2. Chia, Tansy; Thorneycroft, David; Chapple, Andrew; Messerli, Gaëlle; Chen, Jychian; Zeeman, Samuel C.; Smith, Steven M.; Smith, Alison M. (2004-03-01). "A cytosolic glucosyltransferase is required for conversion of starch to sucrose in Arabidopsis leaves at night". The Plant Journal. 37 (6): 853–863. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-313X.2003.02012.x . ISSN   1365-313X. PMID   14996213.
  3. Takaha, Takeshi; Yanase, Michiyo; Takata, Hiroki; Okada, Shigetaka; Smith, Steven M. (1996-02-09). "Potato D-enzyme Catalyzes the Cyclization of Amylose to Produce Cycloamylose, a Novel Cyclic Glucan". Journal of Biological Chemistry. 271 (6): 2902–2908. doi: 10.1074/jbc.271.6.2902 . ISSN   0021-9258. PMID   8621678.