DXP reductoisomerase

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DXP reductoisomerase (1-deoxy-D-xylulose 5-phosphate reductoisomerase or DXR) is an enzyme that interconverts 1-deoxy-D-xylulose 5-phosphate (DXP) and 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate (MEP).[1][2]

2D representation of the chemical structure of 1-Deoxy-D-xylulose 5-phosphate.
DXP
 
 
H+
 
Reversible left-right reaction arrow with minor forward substrate(s) from top left and minor reverse product(s) to bottom left
H+
 
 
2D representation of the chemical structure of 2-C-Methylerythritol 4-phosphate.
MEP
 
SymbolDXP_reductoisom
Quick facts 1-deoxy-D-xylulose-5-phosphate reductoisomerase, Identifiers ...
1-deoxy-D-xylulose-5-phosphate reductoisomerase
crystal structure of DXR in complex with the substrate 1-deoxy-D-xylulose 5-phosphate
Identifiers
SymbolDXP_reductoisom
PfamPF02670
Pfam clanCL0063
InterProIPR013512
SCOP21onn / SCOPe / SUPFAM
Available protein structures:
PDB  IPR013512 PF02670 (ECOD; PDBsum)  
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It is classified under EC 1.1.1.267. It is normally abbreviated DXR, but it is sometimes named IspC, as the product of the ispC gene.

DXR is part of the MEP pathway (nonmevalonate pathway) of isoprenoid precursor biosynthesis. DXR is inhibited by fosmidomycin.

This enzyme is required for terpenoid biosynthesis in some organisms, since it is a key enzyme on the MEP pathway for the production of the isoprenoid precursors IPP and DMAPP.[1] In Arabidopsis thaliana 1-deoxy-D-xylulose 5-phosphate reductoisomerase is the first committed enzyme of the MEP pathway for isoprenoid precursor biosynthesis. The enzyme requires Mn2+, Co2+ or Mg2+ for activity, with Mn2+ being most effective.

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