KR domain of FAS, including the fungal-type multidomain FAS alpha chain, and the single domain daunorubicin C-13 ketoreductase. Fungal-type FAS is a heterododecameric FAS composed of alpha and beta multifunctional polypeptide chains. The KR, an SDR family member is located centrally in the alpha chain. KR catalyzes the NADP-dependent reduction of ketoacyl-ACP to hydroxyacyl-ACP. KR shares the critical active site Tyr of the classical SDR and has partial identity of the active site tetrad, but the upstream Asn is replaced in KR by Met. As in other SDRs, there is a glycine rich NAD(P)-binding motif, but the pattern found in KR does not match the classical SDRs, and is not strictly conserved within this group. Daunorubicin is a clinically important therapeutic compound used in some cancer treatments. Single domain daunorubicin C-13 ketoreductase is member of the classical SDR family with a canonical glycine-rich NAD(P)-binding motif, but lacking a complete match to the active site tetrad characteristic of this group. The critical Tyr, plus the Lys and upstream Asn are present, but the catalytic Ser is replaced, generally by Gln. SDRs are a functionally diverse family of oxidoreductases that have a single domain with a structurally conserved Rossmann fold (alpha/beta folding pattern with a central beta-sheet), an NAD(P)(H)-binding region, and a structurally diverse C-terminal region. Classical SDRs are typically about 250 residues long, while extended SDRs are approximately 350 residues. Sequence identity between different SDR enzymes are typically in the 15-30% range, but the enzymes share the Rossmann fold NAD-binding motif and characteristic NAD-binding and catalytic sequence patterns. These enzymes catalyze a wide range of activities including the metabolism of steroids, cofactors, carbohydrates, lipids, aromatic compounds, and amino acids, and act in redox sensing. Classical SDRs have an TGXXX[AG]XG cofactor binding motif and a YXXXK active site motif, with the Tyr residue of the active site motif serving as a critical catalytic residue (Tyr-151, human prostaglandin dehydrogenase (PGDH) numbering). In addition to the Tyr and Lys, there is often an upstream Ser (Ser-138, PGDH numbering) and/or an Asn (Asn-107, PGDH numbering) contributing to the active site; while substrate binding is in the C-terminal region, which determines specificity. The standard reaction mechanism is a 4-pro-S hydride transfer and proton relay involving the conserved Tyr and Lys, a water molecule stabilized by Asn, and nicotinamide. Extended SDRs have additional elements in the C-terminal region, and typically have a TGXXGXXG cofactor binding motif. Complex (multidomain) SDRs such as ketoreductase domains of fatty acid synthase have a GGXGXXG NAD(P)-binding motif and an altered active site motif (YXXXN). Fungal type KRs have a TGXXXGX(1-2)G NAD(P)-binding motif. Some atypical SDRs have lost catalytic activity and/or have an unusual NAD(P)-binding motif and missing or unusual active site residues. Reactions catalyzed within the SDR family include isomerization, decarboxylation, epimerization, C=N bond reduction, dehydratase activity, dehalogenation, Enoyl-CoA reduction, and carbonyl-alcohol oxidoreduction.
Comment:YXXXK motif and upstream S, N form canonical catalytic tetrad in classical SDRs; in this subfamily M replaces N in the canonical active site tetrad pattern.
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