Function
Leukotriene 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.
Relevance
LTA4H inhibitors have potential in targeting chronic, autoimmune-driven inflammation[2] .
Disease
Mutations in LTA4H are linked to susceptibility to asthma and to cardiovascular disease.
Structural highlights
LTA4H structure shows . The catalytic domain is made of 2 lobes: an α-helical one and an α/β one. The is located between the 2 lobes and [3]. Water molecules shown as red spheres.
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