ENZYME entry: EC 5.1.1.17
Accepted Name |
Isopenicillin-N epimerase.
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Reaction catalysed |
Isopenicillin N <=> penicillin N |
Cofactor(s) |
Pyridoxal 5'-phosphate.
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Comment(s) |
- Epimerization at C-5 of the 5-amino-5-carboxypentanoyl group to form
penicillin N is required to make a substrate for EC 1.14.20.1,
to produce cephalosporins.
- Forms part of the penicillin biosynthesis pathway.
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Cross-references |
BRENDA | 5.1.1.17 |
EC2PDB | 5.1.1.17 |
ExplorEnz | 5.1.1.17 |
PRIAM enzyme-specific profiles | 5.1.1.17 |
KEGG Ligand Database for Enzyme Nomenclature | 5.1.1.17 |
IUBMB Enzyme Nomenclature | 5.1.1.17 |
IntEnz | 5.1.1.17 |
MEDLINE | Find literature relating to 5.1.1.17 |
MetaCyc | 5.1.1.17 |
UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot |
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