Geranylgeranyl transferase
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3D structures of eranylgeranyl transferase
Updated on 07-March-2016
FunctionGeranylgeranyl transferase type 1 (GGT1) adds a 20-carbon isoprenoid group called geranylgeranyl (GG) to the C-terminal of proteins containg the CAAX motif (Cysteine, Aliphatic, Aliphatic, any amino acid). Geranylgeranyl transferase type 2 (GGT2) adds 2 GG groups to C-terminal cysteine residue of a protein. The addition of the hydrophobic prenyl group causes the proteins to become membrane-associated[1]. RelevanceGGT2 inhibitors block bone resorption and induces myeloma cell apoptosis[2]. Structural highlightsThe active site with bound geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate contains a Zn+2 atom[3].
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Updated on 07-March-2016
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