Abstract
We show here that Fhit proteins, in addition to their function as dinucleoside triphosphate hydrolases, act similarly to adenylylsulfatases and nucleoside phosphoramidases, liberating nucleoside 5′-monophosphates from such natural metabolites as adenosine 5′-phosphosulfate and adenosine 5′-phosphoramidate. Moreover, Fhits recognize synthetic nucleotides, such as adenosine 5′-O-phosphorofluoridate and adenosine 5′-O-(γ-fluorotriphosphate), and release AMP from them. With respect to the former, Fhits behave like a phosphodiesterase I concomitant with cleavage of the P-F bond. Some kinetic parameters and implications of the novel reactions catalyzed by the human and plant (Arabidopsis thaliana) Fhit proteins are presented.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3152-3158 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | FEBS Letters |
Volume | 582 |
Issue number | 20 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 3 Sept 2008 |
Keywords
- Adenylylsulfatase activity
- Dinucleoside triphosphatase activity
- Fhit protein
- Nucleoside phosphoramidase activity
- P-F bond cleavage
- Phosphodiesterase I activity
Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms
- Manchester Institute of Biotechnology