3DFR

CRYSTAL STRUCTURES OF ESCHERICHIA COLI AND LACTOBACILLUS CASEI DIHYDROFOLATE REDUCTASE REFINED AT 1.7 ANGSTROMS RESOLUTION. I. GENERAL FEATURES AND BINDING OF METHOTREXATE


Domain Annotation: SCOP/SCOPe Classification SCOP-e Database Homepage

ChainsDomain InfoClassFoldSuperfamilyFamilyDomainSpeciesProvenance Source (Version)
Ad3dfra_ Alpha and beta proteins (a/b) Dihydrofolate reductase-like Dihydrofolate reductase-like Dihydrofolate reductases Dihydrofolate reductase, prokaryotic type (Lacticaseibacillus casei ) [TaxId: 1582 ], SCOPe (2.08)

Domain Annotation: SCOP2 Classification SCOP2 Database Homepage

ChainsTypeFamily Name Domain Identifier Family IdentifierProvenance Source (Version)
ASCOP2B SuperfamilyDihydrofolate reductase-like8032717 3001255 SCOP2B (2022-06-29)

Domain Annotation: ECOD Classification ECOD Database Homepage

ChainsFamily NameDomain Identifier ArchitecturePossible HomologyHomologyTopologyFamilyProvenance Source (Version)
APF00186e3dfrA1 A: a/b three-layered sandwichesX: Dihydrofolate reductases (From Topology)H: Dihydrofolate reductases (From Topology)T: Dihydrofolate reductasesF: PF00186ECOD (1.6)

Domain Annotation: CATH CATH Database Homepage

ChainDomainClassArchitectureTopologyHomologyProvenance Source (Version)
A3.40.430.10 Alpha Beta 3-Layer(aba) Sandwich Dihydrofolate Reductase, subunit A Dihydrofolate Reductase, subunit ACATH (4.3.0)

Protein Family Annotation Pfam Database Homepage

ChainsAccessionNameDescriptionCommentsSource
PF00186Dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR_1)Dihydrofolate reductase- Domain

Gene Ontology: Gene Product Annotation Gene Ontology Database Homepage

ChainsPolymerMolecular FunctionBiological ProcessCellular Component
DIHYDROFOLATE REDUCTASE -

Structure Motif Annotation: Mechanism and Catalytic Site Atlas M-CSA Database Homepage

ChainsEnzyme NameDescriptionCatalytic Residues
dihydrofolate reductase (bacterial)  M-CSA #112

Dihydrofolate reductase catalyses the reduction of 7,8-dihydrofolate (DHF) to 5,6,7,8-tetrahydrofolate (THF) by stereospecific hydride transfer from a NADPH cofactor to the C6 atom of the pterin ring with concomitant protonation at N(5). DHFR plays a central role cell maintenance of THF reserves, which are essential for purine and thimidylate synthesis and hence for cell growth and proliferation. As DHFR is the sole source of THF, the enzyme is the Achilles heel of rapidly proliferating cells and, therefore, has been a major focus in the development of anticancer and antibacterial reagents.

Much interest has been generated in this enzyme due to its potential as a target for antibacterial and anticancer drugs. It is ubiquitous throughout evolution, but always most important in cells which are dividing rapidly, hence its value as a drug target against infections and cancer.

Defined by 9 residues: LEU:A-4LEU:A-19TRP:A-21ASP:A-26LEU:A-27PHE:A-30LEU:A-54LEU:A-94THR:A-116
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