FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as PRPD_ECOLI, prpD, yahT. Involved in the catabolism of short chain fatty acids (SCFA) via the tricarboxylic acid (TCA)(acetyl degradation route) and via the 2-methylcitrate cycle I (propionate degradation route). Catalyzes the dehydration of 2-methylcitrate (2-MC) to yield the cis isomer of 2-methyl-aconitate. It is also able to catalyze the dehydration of citrate and the hydration of cis-aconitate at a lower rate. Due to its broad substrate specificity, it seems to be responsible for the residual aconitase activity of the acnAB-null mutant. Monomer.

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enzyme classification

prpD

2-methylcitrate dehydratase

prpD

Molecular Synopsis