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superpathway of chorismate metabolism

Proteins (56)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
o-succinylbenzoate synthaseOSB synthase; OSBS; EC 4.2.1.113; 4-(2'-carboxyphenyl)-4-oxybutyric acid synthase; o-succinylbenzoic acid synthaseEscherichia coli K-12
3-dehydroquinate synthaseDHQS; EC 4.2.3.4Escherichia coli K-12
3-phosphoshikimate 1-carboxyvinyltransferaseEC 2.5.1.19; 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase; EPSP synthase; EPSPSEscherichia coli K-12
Farnesyl diphosphate synthaseFPP synthase; EC 2.5.1.10; (2E,6E)-farnesyl diphosphate synthase; GeranyltranstransferaseEscherichia coli K-12
Dihydrofolate reductaseEC 1.5.1.3Escherichia coli K-12
Enterobactin synthase component BEC 6.3.2.14; Enterobactin biosynthesis bifunctional protein EntB; Enterochelin synthase BEscherichia coli K-12
Dihydrofolate synthase/folylpolyglutamate synthaseDHFS / FPGS; EC 6.3.2.12; EC 6.3.2.17; Folylpoly-gamma-glutamate synthetase-dihydrofolate synthetase; Folylpolyglutamate synthetase; Tetrahydrofolylpolyglutamate synthaseEscherichia coli K-12
Octaprenyl diphosphate synthaseEC 2.5.1.90; All-trans-octaprenyl-diphosphate synthase; Octaprenyl pyrophosphate synthase; OPP synthaseEscherichia coli K-12
Aminodeoxychorismate lyaseEC 4.1.3.38; 4-amino-4-deoxychorismate lyase; ADC lyase; ADCLEscherichia coli K-12
1,4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoate octaprenyltransferaseDHNA-octaprenyltransferase; EC 2.5.1.74Escherichia coli K-12
2-amino-4-hydroxy-6-hydroxymethyldihydropteridine pyrophosphokinaseEC 2.7.6.3; 6-hydroxymethyl-7,8-dihydropterin pyrophosphokinase; PPPK; 7,8-dihydro-6-hydroxymethylpterin-pyrophosphokinase; HPPKEscherichia coli K-12
Dihydropteroate synthaseDHPS; EC 2.5.1.15; Dihydropteroate pyrophosphorylaseEscherichia coli K-12
3-dehydroquinate dehydratase3-dehydroquinase; EC 4.2.1.10; Type I DHQase; Type I dehydroquinase; DHQ1Escherichia coli K-12
Aspartate aminotransferaseAspAT; EC 2.6.1.1; Transaminase AEscherichia coli K-12
Branched-chain-amino-acid aminotransferaseBCAT; EC 2.6.1.42; Transaminase BEscherichia coli K-12
Chorismate synthaseCS; EC 4.2.3.5; 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate phospholyase; EPSP phospholyaseEscherichia coli K-12
Tryptophan synthase alpha chainEC 4.2.1.20Escherichia coli K-12
Tryptophan synthase beta chainEC 4.2.1.20Escherichia coli K-12
Bifunctional chorismate mutase/prephenate dehydrataseChorismate mutase-prephenate dehydratase; P-proteinEscherichia coli K-12
Chorismate pyruvate-lyaseCL; CPL; EC 4.1.3.40Escherichia coli K-12
Isochorismate synthase EntCEC 5.4.4.2; Isochorismate mutaseEscherichia coli K-12
Shikimate kinase 1SK 1; EC 2.7.1.71; Shikimate kinase I; SKIEscherichia coli K-12
Shikimate kinase 2SK 2; EC 2.7.1.71; Shikimate kinase II; SKIIEscherichia coli K-12
Anthranilate synthase component 1AS; ASI; EC 4.1.3.27Escherichia coli K-12
GTP cyclohydrolase 1EC 3.5.4.16; GTP cyclohydrolase I; GTP-CH-IEscherichia coli K-12
Dihydromonapterin reductaseH(2)-MPt reductase; EC 1.5.1.50; Dihydrofolate reductase; DHFR; 1.5.1.3Escherichia coli K-12
Isopentenyl-diphosphate Delta-isomeraseIPP isomerase; EC 5.3.3.2; IPP:DMAPP isomerase; Isopentenyl pyrophosphate isomeraseEscherichia coli K-12
Aromatic-amino-acid aminotransferaseARAT; AROAT; EC 2.6.1.57; Beta-methylphenylalanine transaminase; 2.6.1.107Escherichia coli K-12
Dihydroneopterin aldolaseDHNA; EC 4.1.2.25; 7,8-dihydroneopterin 2'-epimerase; 7,8-dihydroneopterin aldolase; 7,8-dihydroneopterin epimerase; 5.1.99.8; Dihydroneopterin epimeraseEscherichia coli K-12
3-octaprenyl-4-hydroxybenzoate carboxy-lyaseEC 4.1.1.98; Polyprenyl p-hydroxybenzoate decarboxylaseEscherichia coli K-12
Isochorismate synthase MenFEC 5.4.4.2; Isochorismate hydroxymutase; Isochorismate mutaseEscherichia coli K-12
2-succinyl-6-hydroxy-2,4-cyclohexadiene-1-carboxylate synthaseSHCHC synthase; EC 4.2.99.20Escherichia coli K-12
1,4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoyl-CoA synthaseDHNA-CoA synthase; EC 4.1.3.36Escherichia coli K-12
Dihydroneopterin triphosphate diphosphataseEC 3.6.1.67; Dihydroneopterin triphosphate pyrophosphatase; dATP pyrophosphohydrolaseEscherichia coli K-12
2-succinyl-5-enolpyruvyl-6-hydroxy-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylate synthaseSEPHCHC synthase; EC 2.2.1.9; Menaquinone biosynthesis protein MenDEscherichia coli K-12
Phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase, Trp-sensitiveEC 2.5.1.54; 3-deoxy-D-arabino-heptulosonate 7-phosphate synthase; DAHP synthase; Phospho-2-keto-3-deoxyheptonate aldolaseEscherichia coli K-12
Phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase, Tyr-sensitiveEC 2.5.1.54; 3-deoxy-D-arabino-heptulosonate 7-phosphate synthase; DAHP synthase; Phospho-2-keto-3-deoxyheptonate aldolaseEscherichia coli K-12
Aminodeoxychorismate synthase component 2ADC synthase; ADCS; EC 2.6.1.85; 4-amino-4-deoxychorismate synthase component 2; Aminodeoxychorismate synthase, glutamine amidotransferase componentEscherichia coli K-12
Bifunctional protein TrpGDEscherichia coli K-12
Tryptophan biosynthesis protein TrpCFEscherichia coli K-12
Aminodeoxychorismate synthase component 1ADC synthase; ADCS; EC 2.6.1.85; 4-amino-4-deoxychorismate synthase component 1Escherichia coli K-12
T-proteinEscherichia coli K-12
Quinate/shikimate dehydrogenaseEC 1.1.1.282; NAD-dependent shikimate 5-dehydrogenaseEscherichia coli K-12
Ubiquinone/menaquinone biosynthesis C-methyltransferase UbiEEC 2.1.1.163; EC 2.1.1.201; 2-methoxy-6-polyprenyl-1,4-benzoquinol methylase; Demethylmenaquinone methyltransferaseEscherichia coli K-12
Phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase, Phe-sensitiveEC 2.5.1.54; 3-deoxy-D-arabino-heptulosonate 7-phosphate synthase; DAHP synthase; Phospho-2-keto-3-deoxyheptonate aldolaseEscherichia coli K-12
4-hydroxybenzoate octaprenyltransferaseEC 2.5.1.39; 4-HB polyprenyltransferase; PHB octaprenyl transferaseEscherichia coli K-12
Enterobactin synthase component FEC 2.7.7.-; Enterochelin synthase F; Serine-activating enzyme; Seryl-AMP ligaseEscherichia coli K-12
2,3-dihydro-2,3-dihydroxybenzoate dehydrogenaseDiDHB-DH; EC 1.3.1.28; Trans-2,3-dihydro-2,3-dihydroxybenzoate dehydrogenaseEscherichia coli K-12
Shikimate dehydrogenase (NADP(+))SD; SDH; EC 1.1.1.25Escherichia coli K-12
Ubiquinone biosynthesis O-methyltransferase2-octaprenyl-6-hydroxyphenol methylase; 2.1.1.222; 3-demethylubiquinone-8 3-O-methyltransferase; 2.1.1.64Escherichia coli K-12
Enterobactin synthase component D4'-phosphopantetheinyl transferase EntD; 2.7.8.-; Enterochelin synthase DEscherichia coli K-12
2-octaprenyl-6-methoxyphenol hydroxylaseEC 1.14.13.-Escherichia coli K-12
2-octaprenylphenol hydroxylaseEC 1.14.13.240; 2-polyprenylphenol 6-hydroxylaseEscherichia coli K-12
2-succinylbenzoate--CoA ligaseEC 6.2.1.26; o-succinylbenzoyl-CoA synthetase; OSB-CoA synthetaseEscherichia coli K-12
3-demethoxyubiquinol 3-hydroxylaseEC 1.14.99.60; 2-octaprenyl-3-methyl-6-methoxy-1,4-benzoquinol hydroxylaseEscherichia coli K-12
1,4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoyl-CoA hydrolaseDHNA-CoA hydrolase; EC 3.1.2.28; DHNA-CoA thioesteraseEscherichia coli K-12

Compounds (86)

CompoundDescription
diphosphoric acid
hydronium ion
CobaltA trace element that is a component of vitamin B12. It has the atomic symbol Co, atomic number 27, and atomic weight 58.93. It is used in nuclear weapons, alloys, and pigments. Deficiency in animals leads to anemia; its excess in humans can lead to erythrocytosis.
BariumAn element of the alkaline earth group of metals. It has an atomic symbol Ba, atomic number 56, and atomic weight 138. All of its acid-soluble salts are poisonous.
CesiumA member of the alkali metals. It has an atomic symbol Cs, atomic number 50, and atomic weight 132.91. Cesium has many industrial applications, including the construction of atomic clocks based on its atomic vibrational frequency.
RubidiumAn element that is an alkali metal. It has an atomic symbol Rb, atomic number 37, and atomic weight 85.47. It is used as a chemical reagent and in the manufacture of photoelectric cells.
Thiamine PyrophosphateThe coenzyme form of Vitamin B1 present in many animal tissues. It is a required intermediate in the PYRUVATE DEHYDROGENASE COMPLEX and the KETOGLUTARATE DEHYDROGENASE COMPLEX.
Succinate
NADH
ubiquinolreduced forms of ubiquinone; see also record for ubiquinol 10
MercuryA silver metallic element that exists as a liquid at room temperature. It has the atomic symbol Hg (from hydrargyrum, liquid silver), atomic number 80, and atomic weight 200.59. Mercury is used in many industrial applications and its salts have been employed therapeutically as purgatives, antisyphilitics, disinfectants, and astringents. It can be absorbed through the skin and mucous membranes which leads to MERCURY POISONING. Because of its toxicity, the clinical use of mercury and mercurials is diminishing.
CalciumA basic element found in nearly all tissues. It is a member of the alkaline earth family of metals with the atomic symbol Ca, atomic number 20, and atomic weight 40. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and combines with phosphorus to form calcium phosphate in the bones and teeth. It is essential for the normal functioning of nerves and muscles and plays a role in blood coagulation (as factor IV) and in many enzymatic processes.
ironA metallic element with atomic symbol Fe, atomic number 26, and atomic weight 55.85. It is an essential constituent of HEMOGLOBINS; CYTOCHROMES; and IRON-BINDING PROTEINS. It plays a role in cellular redox reactions and in the transport of OXYGEN.
ManganeseA trace element with atomic symbol Mn, atomic number 25, and atomic weight 54.94. It is concentrated in cell mitochondria, mostly in the pituitary gland, liver, pancreas, kidney, and bone, influences the synthesis of mucopolysaccharides, stimulates hepatic synthesis of cholesterol and fatty acids, and is a cofactor in many enzymes, including arginase and alkaline phosphatase in the liver. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual 1992, p2035)
Carbon DioxideA colorless, odorless gas that can be formed by the body and is necessary for the respiration cycle of plants and animals.
chlorineAn element with atomic symbol Cl, atomic number 17, and atomic weight 35, and member of the halogen family.
serum p-componentclose relation to C reactive protein; may be ovosomucoid
ZincA metallic element of atomic number 30 and atomic weight 65.38. It is a necessary trace element in the diet, forming an essential part of many enzymes, and playing an important role in protein synthesis and in cell division. Zinc deficiency is associated with ANEMIA, short stature, HYPOGONADISM, impaired WOUND HEALING, and geophagia. It is known by the symbol Zn.
Orthophosphate
Polysorbate 80
trimethoprimA pyrimidine inhibitor of dihydrofolate reductase, it is an antibacterial related to PYRIMETHAMINE. It is potentiated by SULFONAMIDES and the TRIMETHOPRIM, SULFAMETHOXAZOLE DRUG COMBINATION is the form most often used. It is sometimes used alone as an antimalarial. TRIMETHOPRIM RESISTANCE has been reported.
adenosine diphosphateAdenosine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate). An adenine nucleotide containing two phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety at the 5'-position.
Uridine TriphosphateUridine 5'-(tetrahydrogen triphosphate). A uracil nucleotide containing three phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety.
hydrogen carbonate
potassiumAn element in the alkali group of metals with an atomic symbol K, atomic number 19, and atomic weight 39.10. It is the chief cation in the intracellular fluid of muscle and other cells. Potassium ion is a strong electrolyte that plays a significant role in the regulation of fluid volume and maintenance of the WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE.
methanolA colorless, flammable liquid used in the manufacture of FORMALDEHYDE and ACETIC ACID, in chemical synthesis, antifreeze, and as a solvent. Ingestion of methanol is toxic and may cause blindness.
MagnesiumA metallic element that has the atomic symbol Mg, atomic number 12, and atomic weight 24.31. It is important for the activity of many enzymes, especially those involved in OXIDATIVE PHOSPHORYLATION.
SodiumA member of the alkali group of metals. It has the atomic symbol Na, atomic number 11, and atomic weight 23.
nitratesInorganic or organic salts and esters of nitric acid. These compounds contain the NO3- radical.
WaterA clear, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for most animal and plant life and is an excellent solvent for many substances. The chemical formula is hydrogen oxide (H2O). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
OxygenAn element with atomic symbol O, atomic number 8, and atomic weight [15.99903; 15.99977]. It is the most abundant element on earth and essential for respiration.
indoleglycerol phosphateinducer of tryptophan synthase
2,3-dihydroxybenzoate
Vanillic AcidA flavoring agent. It is the intermediate product in the two-step bioconversion of ferulic acid to vanillin. (J Biotechnol 1996;50(2-3):107-13).
1,4-dihydroxy-2-naphthoate
iodoacetamideAn alkylating sulfhydryl reagent. Its actions are similar to those of iodoacetate.
2,4,6-Trinitrobenzene Sulfonate
3-((3-cholamidopropyl)dimethylammonium)-1-propanesulfonatea surfactant; structure given in first source
Pyruvic AcidAn intermediate compound in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. In thiamine deficiency, its oxidation is retarded and it accumulates in the tissues, especially in nervous structures. (From Stedman, 26th ed)
thymidine 5'-triphosphateRN given refers to parent cpd
4-hydroxybenzaldehyde
4-hydroxybenzoic acid
Excitatory Postsynaptic PotentialsDepolarization of membrane potentials at the SYNAPTIC MEMBRANES of target neurons during neurotransmission. Excitatory postsynaptic potentials can singly or in summation reach the trigger threshold for ACTION POTENTIALS.
mercaptoethanolA water-soluble thiol derived from hydrogen sulfide and ethanol. It is used as a reducing agent for disulfide bonds and to protect sulfhydryl groups from oxidation.
adenosine monophosphateAdenine nucleotide containing one phosphate group esterified to the sugar moiety in the 2'-, 3'-, or 5'-position.
nadA coenzyme composed of ribosylnicotinamide 5'-diphosphate coupled to adenosine 5'-phosphate by pyrophosphate linkage. It is found widely in nature and is involved in numerous enzymatic reactions in which it serves as an electron carrier by being alternately oxidized (NAD+) and reduced (NADH). (Dorland, 27th ed)
NADPNicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate. A coenzyme composed of ribosylnicotinamide 5'-phosphate (NMN) coupled by pyrophosphate linkage to the 5'-phosphate adenosine 2',5'-bisphosphate. It serves as an electron carrier in a number of reactions, being alternately oxidized (NADP+) and reduced (NADPH). (Dorland, 27th ed)
NADPNicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate. A coenzyme composed of ribosylnicotinamide 5'-phosphate (NMN) coupled by pyrophosphate linkage to the 5'-phosphate adenosine 2',5'-bisphosphate. It serves as an electron carrier in a number of reactions, being alternately oxidized (NADP+) and reduced (NADPH). (Dorland, 27th ed)
isopentenyl pyrophosphatesubstrate for isopentenyl pyrophosphate isomerase; RN given refers to unlabeled cpd; a nonpeptide mycobacterial antigen that stimulates gamma delta T cells
farnesyl pyrophosphatea sesquiterpene that dimerizes to SQUALENE; RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation
alpha-Ketoglutarate
geranyl diphosphatestructure in first source
formate
diethyl pyrocarbonatePreservative for wines, soft drinks, and fruit juices and a gentle esterifying agent.
enterobactinAn iron-binding cyclic trimer of 2,3-dihydroxy-N-benzoyl-L-serine. It is produced by E COLI and other enteric bacteria.
CadaverineA foul-smelling diamine formed by bacterial decarboxylation of lysine.
sodium borohydrideRN given refers to parent cpd
ethylmaleimideA sulfhydryl reagent that is widely used in experimental biochemical studies.
dithiothreitolA reagent commonly used in biochemical studies as a protective agent to prevent the oxidation of SH (thiol) groups and for reducing disulphides to dithiols.
3-phenylpyruvate
4-aminobenzoic acidAn aminobenzoic acid isomer that combines with pteridine and GLUTAMIC ACID to form FOLIC ACID. The fact that 4-aminobenzoic acid absorbs light throughout the UVB range has also resulted in its use as an ingredient in SUNSCREENS.
alpha-keto-isovaleric acid
Edetic AcidA chelating agent that sequesters a variety of polyvalent cations such as CALCIUM. It is used in pharmaceutical manufacturing and as a food additive.
2-octaprenyl phenolbiosynthetic precursor of ubiquinone-8
maleate
anthranilate
TolbutamideA sulphonylurea hypoglycemic agent with actions and uses similar to those of CHLORPROPAMIDE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p290)
glutamate
prephenate
3-dehydroshikimate
isochorismate
adenosine triphosphateAn adenine nucleotide containing three phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety. In addition to its crucial roles in metabolism adenosine triphosphate is a neurotransmitter.
octoxynolNonionic surfactant mixtures varying in the number of repeating ethoxy (oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) groups. They are used as detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, defoaming agents, etc. Octoxynol-9, the compound with 9 repeating ethoxy groups, is a spermatocide.
4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate
polyglutamineRN given for (D)-isomer
SpermidineA polyamine formed from putrescine. It is found in almost all tissues in association with nucleic acids. It is found as a cation at all pH values, and is thought to help stabilize some membranes and nucleic acid structures. It is a precursor of spermine.
bromopyruvate
glycolaldehydestructure
indoleRN given refers to parent cpd; structure in Merck Index, 9th ed, #4840
tetranitromethaneCorrosive oxidant, explosive; additive to diesel and rocket fuels; causes skin and lung irritation; proposed war gas. A useful reagent for studying the modification of specific amino acids, particularly tyrosine residues in proteins. Has also been used for studying carbanion formation and for detecting the presence of double bonds in organic compounds.
adenosine 3'-phosphate-5'-phosphate
s-adenosylmethioninePhysiologic methyl radical donor involved in enzymatic transmethylation reactions and present in all living organisms. It possesses anti-inflammatory activity and has been used in treatment of chronic liver disease. (From Merck, 11th ed)
Coenzyme A
glyphosateactive cpd in herbicidal formulation Roundup; inhibits EC 2.5.1.19, 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase; structure
flavin mononucleotide hydroquinonestructure in first source
SpermineA biogenic polyamine formed from spermidine. It is found in a wide variety of organisms and tissues and is an essential growth factor in some bacteria. It is found as a polycation at all pH values. Spermine is associated with nucleic acids, particularly in viruses, and is thought to stabilize the helical structure.