Leukotriene A4 Hydrolase
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3D Structures of Leukotriene A4 Hydrolase
Updated on 26-October-2025
FunctionLeukotriene A4 Hydrolase (LTA4H) is an aminopeptidase which converts leukotriene A4 to leukotriene B4 as part of the arachidonic acid metabolism[1] . LTA4H is a bifunctional Zn+2 enzyme. RelevanceLTA4H inhibitors have potential in targeting chronic, autoimmune-driven inflammation[2] . DiseaseMutations in LTA4H are linked to susceptibility to asthma and to cardiovascular disease. Structural highlightsLTA4H structure shows 3 domains: N-terminal, catalytic and C-terminal. The catalytic domain is made of 2 lobes: an α-helical one and an α/β one. The catalytic site is located between the 2 lobes and contains a Zn+2 ion[3]. Water molecules shown as red spheres.
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Updated on 26-October-2025
This page was last modified 10:11, 26 October 2025.