Sandbox GGC1
Crystal Structure of yeast nitronate monooxygenase from Cyberlindera saturnas
This view shows the alpha helixes and beta pleaded sheets of nitronate monooxygenase. Nitronate Monooxygenase (NMO) is an FMN-dependent (flavin mononucleotide) enzyme that oxidizes the neurotoxin propionate 3-nitronate (P3N). FMN is produced from riboflavin or Vitamin B2 by riboflavin kinase and can function as a prosthetic group for NADH dehydrogenase [1]. NMO is widely known as the best system for P3N detoxification in many different organisms.
FunctionNMOs are FMN-dependent enzymes that DiseaseP3N can be considered a toxic compound that is commonly found in legumes, fungi, and leaf beetles. During hydrolysis, P3N is released from esters and acts as an irreversible inhibitor of mitochondrial succinate dehydrogenase. [2] Succinate dehydrogenase is a key enzyme in the Kreb's cycle and the electron transport chain for oxidative phosphorylation. Because this is inhibited, it can lead to a variety of neurological disorders and even death. [3] RelevanceStructural highlightsThis is a sample scene created with SAT to color by Group, and another to make a transparent representation of the protein. You can make your own scenes on SAT starting from scratch or loading and editing one of these sample scenes.
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