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Taking all of the above evidence into consideration, we currently believe 4Q7Q is an enzyme responsible for the hydrolysis of lipid esters and/or fatty acids via a catalytic triad active site. This may suggest 4Q7Q plays an important role in providing energy to the body in a method similar to the beta-oxidation of fatty acids <ref name="Textbook">Miesfeld, R. L.; McEvoy, M. M. Biochemistry, 2nd ed.; W. W. Norton & Company, 2021</ref> Other studies suggest that the hydrolysis of fatty acids could be involved in fermentation-related processes or even the degradation of aryl lipid esters.<ref name="sausage">Xia, L.; Qian, M.; Cheng, F.; Wang, Y.; Han, J.; Xu, Y.; Zhang, K.; Tian, J.; Jin, Y. The effect of lactic acid bacteria on lipid metabolism and flavor of fermented sausages. Food Biosci., 2023, 56, 103172.</ref><ref name="GDSL" /> | Taking all of the above evidence into consideration, we currently believe 4Q7Q is an enzyme responsible for the hydrolysis of lipid esters and/or fatty acids via a catalytic triad active site. This may suggest 4Q7Q plays an important role in providing energy to the body in a method similar to the beta-oxidation of fatty acids <ref name="Textbook">Miesfeld, R. L.; McEvoy, M. M. Biochemistry, 2nd ed.; W. W. Norton & Company, 2021</ref> Other studies suggest that the hydrolysis of fatty acids could be involved in fermentation-related processes or even the degradation of aryl lipid esters.<ref name="sausage">Xia, L.; Qian, M.; Cheng, F.; Wang, Y.; Han, J.; Xu, Y.; Zhang, K.; Tian, J.; Jin, Y. The effect of lactic acid bacteria on lipid metabolism and flavor of fermented sausages. Food Biosci., 2023, 56, 103172.</ref><ref name="GDSL" /> | ||
We also believe 4Q7Q undergoes several significant structural changes during enzymatic activities. Analysis into other members of its family reveal mechanisms wherein serine and histidine residues shift during substrate binding. <ref name="GDSL" /> | We also believe 4Q7Q undergoes several significant structural changes during enzymatic activities. Analysis into other members of its family reveal mechanisms wherein serine and histidine residues shift during substrate binding. <ref name="GDSL" /> During this overall mechanism, we see a four-step process similar to those of the hydrolysis or formation of lipids and esters.<ref name="Catalytic">Bornscheuer, U. T. Microbial carboxyl esterases: classification, properties and application in biocatalysis. FEMS Microbiol. Rev., 2002, 26(1), 73-81. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1574-6976.2002.tb00599.x</ref> First, the substrate is bound to the active serine, yielding a tetrahedral intermediate stabilized by the catalytic His and Asp residues. Next, the alcohol is released and an acyl–enzyme complex is formed. Attack of a nucleophile (water in hydrolysis) forms again a tetrahedral intermediate, which after resolution yields the product and free enzyme.<ref name="Catalytic" /> residues located in the motif of note from SPRITE analysis.<ref name="SPRITE" /><ref name="Catalytic" /> | ||
== Experimental Data == | == Experimental Data == | ||
