Function
Phosphoserine aminotransferase (PSAT) catalyzes the reversible conversion of phosphoserine and oxoglutarate to produce glutamate and 3-phosphonooxypyruvate. PSAT is part of the phosphoserine biosynthesis[1]. Pyridoxal phosphate (vitamin B6, PLP) is a cofactor of PAT.
Relevance
PSAT is over-expressed in colon tumors and increases their chemoresistance. PSAT1 inhibition is being tested as drug treatment[2].
Structural highlights
PSAT overall structure shows a . The contains the [3]. Water molecules are shown as red spheres.