CATH Classification
| Level | CATH Code | Description |
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3 | Alpha Beta |
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3.30 | 2-Layer Sandwich |
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3.30.300 | GMP Synthetase; Chain A, domain 3 |
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3.30.300.30 | ANL, C-terminal domain |
Domain Context
CATH Clusters
| Superfamily | 3.30.300.30 |
| Functional Family | 4-coumarate--CoA ligase 2 |
Enzyme Information
| 1.13.12.7 |
Firefly luciferase.
based on mapping to UniProt P08659
D-firefly luciferin + O(2) + ATP = firefly oxyluciferin + CO(2) + AMP + diphosphate + light.
-!- The enzyme, which is found in fireflies (Lampyridae), is responsible for their biolouminescence. -!- The reaction begins with the formation of an acid anhydride between the carboxylic group of D-firefly luciferin and AMP, with the release of diphosphate. -!- An oxygenation follows, with release of the AMP group and formation of a very short-lived peroxide that cyclizes into a dioxetanone structure, which collapses, releasing a CO(2) molecule. -!- The spontaneous breakdown of the dioxetanone (rather than the hydrolysis of the adenylate) releases the energy (about 50 kcal/mole) that is necessary to generate the excited state of oxyluciferin. -!- The excited luciferin then emits a photon, returning to its ground state. -!- The enzyme has a secondary acyl-CoA ligase activity when acting on L-firefly luciferin.
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UniProtKB Entries (1)
| P08659 |
LUCI_PHOPY
Photinus pyralis
Luciferin 4-monooxygenase
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PDB Structure
| PDB | 4G36 |
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| Method | X-RAY DIFFRACTION |
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| Primary Citation |
Crystal structure of firefly luciferase in a second catalytic conformation supports a domain alternation mechanism.
Biochemistry
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