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1,4-lactonase

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1,4-lactonase
Identifiers
EC no.3.1.1.25
CAS no.37278-38-9
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The enzyme 1,4-lactonase (EC 3.1.1.25) catalyzes the generic reaction

a 1,4-lactone + H2O a 4-hydroxyacid

This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic ester bonds. The systematic name is 1,4-lactone hydroxyacylhydrolase. It is also called γ-lactonase. It participates in galactose metabolism and ascorbate and aldarate metabolism. It employs one cofactor, Ca2+.

Structural studies

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As of late 2007, three structures have been solved for this class of enzymes, with PDB accession codes 2DG0, 2DG1, and 2DSO.

Applications

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In a study by Chen et al. a 1,4-lactonase was expressed in E. coli and used as a highly efficient biocatalyst for asymmetric synthesis of chiral compounds.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Chen, Bing; Fan, Li-Qiang; Xu, Jian-He; Zhao, Jian; Zhang, Xian; Ouyang, Li-Ming (October 2010). "Biocatalytic properties of a recombinant Fusarium proliferatum lactonase with significantly enhanced production by optimal expression in Escherichia coli". Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 162 (3): 744–756. doi:10.1007/s12010-009-8819-1. ISSN 1559-0291. PMID 19876606.