1xdi

Structural highlights

Function

LPDA_MYCTU May contribute to virulence by increasing resistance to reactive oxygen intermediates. It can reduce 2,6-dimethyl-1,4-benzoquinone (DMBQ), 5-hydroxy-1,4-naphthaquinone (5-HNQ) and menadione. NADPH is the physiological reductant rather than NADH.^{[1] [2]}

Evolutionary Conservation

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References

1. ↑ Argyrou A, Vetting MW, Blanchard JS. Characterization of a new member of the flavoprotein disulfide reductase family of enzymes from Mycobacterium tuberculosis. J Biol Chem. 2004 Dec 10;279(50):52694-702. Epub 2004 Sep 29. PMID:15456792 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1074/jbc.M410704200
2. ↑ Akhtar P, Srivastava S, Srivastava A, Srivastava M, Srivastava BS, Srivastava R. Rv3303c of Mycobacterium tuberculosis protects tubercle bacilli against oxidative stress in vivo and contributes to virulence in mice. Microbes Infect. 2006 Nov-Dec;8(14-15):2855-62. PMID:17097323 doi:10.1016/j.micinf.2006.09.004