This family consists of various amine oxidases, including maze polyamine oxidase (PAO) [1] and various flavin containing monoamine oxidases (MAO). The aligned region includes the flavin binding site of these enzymes. The family also contains phytoene ...
This family consists of various amine oxidases, including maze polyamine oxidase (PAO) [1] and various flavin containing monoamine oxidases (MAO). The aligned region includes the flavin binding site of these enzymes. The family also contains phytoene dehydrogenases and related enzymes. In vertebrates MAO plays an important role regulating the intracellular levels of amines via there oxidation; these include various neurotransmitters, neurotoxins and trace amines [2]. In lower eukaryotes such as aspergillus and in bacteria the main role of amine oxidases is to provide a source of ammonium [3]. PAOs in plants, bacteria and protozoa oxidase spermidine and spermine to an aminobutyral, diaminopropane and hydrogen peroxide and are involved in the catabolism of polyamines [1]. Other members of this family include tryptophan 2-monooxygenase, putrescine oxidase, corticosteroid binding proteins and antibacterial glycoproteins.
CRTI-type phytoene desaturase is an enzyme present in bacteria and fungi. The main role of the enzyme is the conversion of cis-phytoene, a 40-carbon molecule with a single cis bond, into all-trans lycopene. This reaction is a part of carotenoid synthesis. The CRTI gene encoding the enzyme is researched because of its importance in fortifying foods with provitamin A, for example Golden Rice, used to combat vitamin A malnutrition.
Defined by 4 residues: GLU:A-31ARG:A-148ASP:A-149ARG:A-152