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Isopenicillin N epimerase

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isopenicillin N epimerase
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EC no.5.1.1.17
CAS no.88201-43-8
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In enzymology, an isopenicillin N epimerase (EC 5.1.1.17) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction

isopenicillin N penicillin N

Hence, this enzyme has one substrate, isopenicillin N, and one product, penicillin N.

This enzyme belongs to the family of isomerases, specifically those racemases and epimerases acting on amino acids and derivatives. The systematic name of this enzyme class is penicillin N 5-amino-5-carboxypentanoyl-epimerase. This enzyme participates in penicillin and cephalosporin biosynthesis.

References

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  • Yeh WK, Ghag SK, Queener SW (1992). "Enzymes for epimerization of isopenicillin N, ring expansion of penicillin N, and 3'-hydroxylation of deacetoxycephalosporin C Function, evolution, refolding, and enzyme engineering". Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci. 672 (1 Enzyme Engine): 396–408. doi:10.1111/j.1749-6632.1992.tb32705.x.