The Three Dimensional Structure of Kynureninase from Pseudomonas fluorescens
Domain Annotation: SCOP/SCOPe Classification SCOP-e Database Homepage
| Chains | Domain Info | Class | Fold | Superfamily | Family | Domain | Species | Provenance Source (Version) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | d1qz9a_ | Alpha and beta proteins (a/b) | PLP-dependent transferase-like | PLP-dependent transferases | Cystathionine synthase-like | Kynureninase | (Pseudomonas fluorescens ) [TaxId: 294 ], | SCOPe (2.08) |
Domain Annotation: SCOP2 Classification SCOP2 Database Homepage
Domain Annotation: ECOD Classification ECOD Database Homepage
| Chains | Family Name | Domain Identifier | Architecture | Possible Homology | Homology | Topology | Family | Provenance Source (Version) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Bna5 | e1qz9A1 | A: a+b two layers | X: C-terminal domain in some PLP-dependent transferases (From Topology) | H: C-terminal domain in some PLP-dependent transferases (From Topology) | T: C-terminal domain in some PLP-dependent transferases | F: Bna5 | ECOD (1.6) |
| A | Aminotran_5_N | e1qz9A2 | A: a/b three-layered sandwiches | X: PLP-dependent transferases (From Topology) | H: PLP-dependent transferases (From Topology) | T: PLP-dependent transferases | F: Aminotran_5_N | ECOD (1.6) |
Domain Annotation: CATH CATH Database Homepage
| Chain | Domain | Class | Architecture | Topology | Homology | Provenance Source (Version) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 3.90.1150.10 | Alpha Beta | Alpha-Beta Complex | Aspartate Aminotransferase, domain 1 | Aspartate Aminotransferase, domain 1 | CATH (4.3.0) |
| A | 3.40.640.10 | Alpha Beta | 3-Layer(aba) Sandwich | Aspartate Aminotransferase | domain 2 | CATH (4.3.0) |
Gene Ontology: Gene Product Annotation Gene Ontology Database Homepage
InterPro: Protein Family Classification InterPro Database Homepage
| Chains | Accession | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPR015421 | Pyridoxal phosphate-dependent transferase, major domain | Homologous Superfamily | |
| IPR015422 | Pyridoxal phosphate-dependent transferase, small domain | Homologous Superfamily | |
| IPR010111 | Kynureninase | Family | |
| IPR015424 | Pyridoxal phosphate-dependent transferase | Homologous Superfamily | |
| IPR000653 | DegT/DnrJ/EryC1/StrS aminotransferase | Family |
Structure Motif Annotation: Mechanism and Catalytic Site Atlas M-CSA Database Homepage
| Chains | Enzyme Name | Description | Catalytic Residues |
|---|---|---|---|
| kynureninase M-CSA #742 | Kynureninase is a pyridoxal-5'-phosphate (PLP)-dependent enzyme sourced from Pseudomonas fluorescens that catalyses the hydrolytic cleavage of L-kynurenine to anthranilic acid and L-alanine. This reaction is a key step in the catabolism of L-tryptophan. In fungi and vertebrates, kynurenine is first hydroxylated to 3-hydroxykynurenine - the preferred substrate of kynureninase in those organisms, resulting in 3-hydroxyanthranilate and L-alanine. Kynureninase also plays a role in the biosynthesis of NAD-(P)+. The product of kynureninase is subsequently converted by 3-hydroxyanthranilate-3,4-dioxygenase to quinolinic acid - a precursor of NAD-(P)+. Quinolinic acid is a neurotoxin due to it's agonist effects on N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor. Excessive levels of quinolinic acid have been implicated in a wide range of neurological disorders such as epilepsy, stroke and AIDS related dementia. Therefore, inhibitors of kynureninase are of interest as potential drugs for the treatment of these CNS disorders. | Defined by 5 residues: PHE:A-129ASP:A-201TYR:A-226LYS:A-227ARG:A-375 | EC: 3.7.1.3 (PDB Primary Data) |














