3nto

Structural highlights

Function

IOLG_BACSU Involved in the oxidation of myo-inositol (MI) and D-chiro-inositol (DCI) to 2-keto-myo-inositol (2KMI or 2-inosose) and 1-keto-D-chiro-inositol (1KDCI), respectively. Can also use D-glucose and D-xylose, and shows a trace of activity with D-ribose and D-fructose.^{[1] [2]}

Evolutionary Conservation

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References

1. ↑ Ramaley R, Fujita Y, Freese E. Purification and properties of Bacillus subtilis inositol dehydrogenase. J Biol Chem. 1979 Aug 25;254(16):7684-90. PMID:112095
2. ↑ Yoshida K, Yamaguchi M, Morinaga T, Ikeuchi M, Kinehara M, Ashida H. Genetic modification of Bacillus subtilis for production of D-chiro-inositol, an investigational drug candidate for treatment of type 2 diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2006 Feb;72(2):1310-5. PMID:16461681 doi:http://dx.doi.org/72/2/1310