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GMP Synthase[edit]

Crystal structure of GMP synthase

GMP synthase (glutamine-hydrolyzing) is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the de novo synthesis of guanosine monophosphate (GMP), a nucleotide that is essential for DNA and RNA synthesis. This enzyme catalyzes the conversion of xanthosine monophosphate (XMP) to GMP, utilizing glutamine as a nitrogen source.

Structure[edit]

File:PDB 1gpm EBI.jpg

Three-dimensional structure of GMP synthase

GMP synthase is a complex enzyme that typically functions as a homodimer. Each monomer consists of several domains, including a glutamine amidotransferase domain and an ATP pyrophosphatase domain. The enzyme's active site is located at the interface of these domains, allowing for the efficient transfer of the amide nitrogen from glutamine to XMP.

Mechanism[edit]

The enzymatic reaction catalyzed by GMP synthase involves two main steps:

Amidotransferase Reaction: The enzyme binds to glutamine, facilitating the hydrolysis of glutamine to produce glutamate and ammonia. This reaction occurs in the glutamine amidotransferase domain.
Nucleotide Transfer Reaction: The ammonia produced is then transferred to XMP in the presence of ATP, resulting in the formation of GMP. This step occurs in the ATP pyrophosphatase domain, where ATP is hydrolyzed to provide the necessary energy for the reaction.

Biological Function[edit]

GMP synthase is essential for the purine metabolism pathway, specifically in the synthesis of GMP from XMP. This reaction is a key step in the production of purine nucleotides, which are vital for various cellular processes, including DNA replication, RNA transcription, and cell signaling.

Clinical Significance[edit]

Dysregulation of GMP synthase activity can lead to various metabolic disorders. Inhibitors of GMP synthase are being explored as potential therapeutic agents for conditions such as cancer and autoimmune diseases, where the rapid proliferation of cells requires increased nucleotide synthesis.

Related Pages[edit]

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-{{Short description|Enzyme involved in purine biosynthesis}}
+= GMP Synthase =
-{{Enzyme}}
-==Overview==
+[[File:2vxo.jpg|thumb|right|Crystal structure of GMP synthase]]
-'''GMP synthase''' (glutamine-hydrolyzing) is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the [[purine biosynthesis]] pathway. It catalyzes the conversion of [[xanthosine monophosphate]] (XMP) to [[guanosine monophosphate]] (GMP), utilizing [[glutamine]] as a nitrogen source. This reaction is essential for the synthesis of [[guanine]] nucleotides, which are vital components of [[DNA]] and [[RNA]].
-==Function==
+'''GMP synthase''' (glutamine-hydrolyzing) is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the [[de novo synthesis]] of [[guanosine monophosphate]] (GMP), a nucleotide that is essential for [[DNA]] and [[RNA]] synthesis. This enzyme catalyzes the conversion of [[xanthosine monophosphate]] (XMP) to GMP, utilizing [[glutamine]] as a nitrogen source.
-GMP synthase is responsible for the amination of XMP to form GMP. The enzyme operates by transferring an amide nitrogen from glutamine to XMP, forming GMP and [[glutamate]]. This reaction is part of the de novo synthesis pathway of purine nucleotides, which is critical for cell growth and division.
-==Structure==
+== Structure ==
-GMP synthase is a complex enzyme that typically functions as a homodimer. Each subunit of the enzyme contains distinct domains responsible for different aspects of its catalytic activity. The enzyme has a glutamine amidotransferase domain, which hydrolyzes glutamine to produce ammonia, and a synthetase domain, which facilitates the transfer of the ammonia to XMP.
-[[File:GMP_synthase_structure.png|thumb|right|300px|Structure of GMP synthase showing the active site.]]
+[[File:PDB_1gpm_EBI.jpg|thumb|left|Three-dimensional structure of GMP synthase]]
-==Mechanism==
+GMP synthase is a complex enzyme that typically functions as a homodimer. Each monomer consists of several domains, including a [[glutamine amidotransferase]] domain and an ATP pyrophosphatase domain. The enzyme's active site is located at the interface of these domains, allowing for the efficient transfer of the amide nitrogen from glutamine to XMP.
-The enzymatic mechanism of GMP synthase involves several steps:
-. '''Glutamine Hydrolysis''': The glutamine amidotransferase domain hydrolyzes glutamine to produce ammonia and glutamate.
+== Mechanism ==
-. '''Ammonia Transfer''': The ammonia is channeled to the synthetase domain.
-. '''XMP Amination''': The synthetase domain facilitates the transfer of ammonia to XMP, resulting in the formation of GMP.
-==Biological Significance==
+The enzymatic reaction catalyzed by GMP synthase involves two main steps:
-GMP synthase is essential for the synthesis of guanine nucleotides, which are necessary for the synthesis of nucleic acids. Guanine nucleotides also play roles in [[cell signaling]] and [[energy transfer]] within cells. The regulation of GMP synthase activity is crucial for maintaining the balance of nucleotide pools within the cell.
-==Clinical Relevance==
+# '''Amidotransferase Reaction:''' The enzyme binds to glutamine, facilitating the hydrolysis of glutamine to produce glutamate and ammonia. This reaction occurs in the glutamine amidotransferase domain.
-Dysregulation of GMP synthase activity can lead to imbalances in nucleotide synthesis, which may contribute to various diseases, including [[cancer]] and [[immunodeficiency disorders]]. Inhibitors of GMP synthase are being explored as potential therapeutic agents for these conditions.
+# '''Nucleotide Transfer Reaction:''' The ammonia produced is then transferred to XMP in the presence of ATP, resulting in the formation of GMP. This step occurs in the ATP pyrophosphatase domain, where ATP is hydrolyzed to provide the necessary energy for the reaction.
+== Biological Function ==
+GMP synthase is essential for the [[purine metabolism]] pathway, specifically in the synthesis of GMP from XMP. This reaction is a key step in the production of [[purine nucleotides]], which are vital for various cellular processes, including [[DNA replication]], [[RNA transcription]], and [[cell signaling]].
+== Clinical Significance ==
+Dysregulation of GMP synthase activity can lead to various metabolic disorders. Inhibitors of GMP synthase are being explored as potential therapeutic agents for conditions such as [[cancer]] and [[autoimmune diseases]], where the rapid proliferation of cells requires increased nucleotide synthesis.
+== Related Pages ==
-==Related pages==
 * [[Purine metabolism]]
 * [[Nucleotide synthesis]]
-* [[Glutamine]]
+* [[Glutamine amidotransferase]]
 * [[Xanthosine monophosphate]]
-* [[Guanosine monophosphate]]
 [[Category:Enzymes]]
 [[Category:Purine metabolism]]
-[[Category:EC 6.3.5]]

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