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dTTP biosynthetic process

Definition

Target type: biologicalprocess

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of dTTP, deoxyribosylthymine triphosphate. [ISBN:0198506732]

The dTTP biosynthetic process is crucial for DNA replication and repair, as dTTP is one of the four deoxyribonucleotide triphosphates (dNTPs) that make up DNA. The process involves several enzymatic steps, beginning with the reduction of UDP to dUDP by ribonucleotide reductase (RNR). dUDP is then phosphorylated to dUTP by nucleoside diphosphate kinase. Finally, dUTP is converted to dTTP by thymidylate synthase (TS), which catalyzes the methylation of deoxyuridine monophosphate (dUMP) to thymidine monophosphate (dTMP). dTMP is subsequently phosphorylated to dTDP and then dTTP by nucleoside kinases. This process is tightly regulated to ensure that sufficient dTTP is available for DNA synthesis without overwhelming the cell with excess dNTPs. Defects in this pathway can lead to genomic instability and various diseases.'
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Proteins (4)

ProteinDefinitionTaxonomy
Thymidylate synthaseA thymidylate synthase that is encoded in the genome of Escherichia coli K-12. [OMA:P0A884, PRO:DNx]Escherichia coli K-12
Thymidylate synthase [no definition available]Bos taurus (cattle)
Thymidylate kinaseA thymidylate kinase that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P23919]Homo sapiens (human)
Thymidylate synthaseA thymidylate synthase that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P04818]Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (31)

CompoundDefinitionClassesRoles
phenolphthaleinPhenolphthalein: An acid-base indicator which is colorless in acid solution, but turns pink to red as the solution becomes alkaline. It is used medicinally as a cathartic.phenols
trimethoprimtrimethoprim : An aminopyrimidine antibiotic whose structure consists of pyrimidine 2,4-diamine and 1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene moieties linked by a methylene bridge.

Trimethoprim: A 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.
aminopyrimidine;
methoxybenzenes
antibacterial drug;
diuretic;
drug allergen;
EC 1.5.1.3 (dihydrofolate reductase) inhibitor;
environmental contaminant;
xenobiotic
thymidinepyrimidine 2'-deoxyribonucleosideEscherichia coli metabolite;
human metabolite;
metabolite;
mouse metabolite
bromodeoxyuridineBromodeoxyuridine: A nucleoside that substitutes for thymidine in DNA and thus acts as an antimetabolite. It causes breaks in chromosomes and has been proposed as an antiviral and antineoplastic agent. It has been given orphan drug status for use in the treatment of primary brain tumors.pyrimidine 2'-deoxyribonucleosideantimetabolite;
antineoplastic agent
dithionitrobenzoic aciddithionitrobenzoic acid : An organic disulfide that results from the formal oxidative dimerisation of 2-nitro-5-thiobenzoic acid. An indicator used to quantify the number or concentration of thiol groups.

Dithionitrobenzoic Acid: A standard reagent for the determination of reactive sulfhydryl groups by absorbance measurements. It is used primarily for the determination of sulfhydryl and disulfide groups in proteins. The color produced is due to the formation of a thio anion, 3-carboxyl-4-nitrothiophenolate.
nitrobenzoic acid;
organic disulfide
indicator
1,8-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid anhydride1,8-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid anhydride: used as seed protector from herbicidescyclic dicarboxylic anhydride
fluorodeoxyuridylateFluorodeoxyuridylate: 5-Fluoro-2'-deoxyuridylate. An inhibitor of thymidylate synthetase. Formed from 5-fluorouracil or 5-fluorodeoxyuridine.pyrimidine 2'-deoxyribonucleoside 5'-monophosphate
thymidine monophosphatedTMP : The neutral species of thymidine 5'-monophosphate (2'-deoxythymidine 5'-monophosphate).

Thymidine Monophosphate: 5-Thymidylic acid. A thymine nucleotide containing one phosphate group esterified to the deoxyribose moiety.
thymidine 5'-monophosphatefundamental metabolite
2'-deoxyuridylic acid2'-deoxyuridylic acid: RN given refers to parent cpddeoxyuridine phosphate;
pyrimidine 2'-deoxyribonucleoside 5'-monophosphate
Escherichia coli metabolite;
metabolite;
mouse metabolite
3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine 5'phosphate3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine 5'phosphate: inhibits thymidylate kinase
bromodeoxyuridylatebromodeoxyuridylate: RN given refers to parent cpd
dansyl hydrazine
methotrexatedicarboxylic acid;
monocarboxylic acid amide;
pteridines
abortifacient;
antimetabolite;
antineoplastic agent;
antirheumatic drug;
dermatologic drug;
DNA synthesis inhibitor;
EC 1.5.1.3 (dihydrofolate reductase) inhibitor;
immunosuppressive agent
n-(4-(n-((2,4-diaminofuro(2,3-d)pyrimidin-5-yl)methyl)amino)benzoyl)glutamic acidN-(4-(N-((2,4-diaminofuro(2,3-d)pyrimidin-5-yl)methyl)amino)benzoyl)glutamic acid: structure given in first source
n-4-hydroxy-2'-deoxycytidylic acidN-4-hydroxy-2'-deoxycytidylic acid: reversibly binds to thymidylate synthetase
flavin mononucleotideflavin mononucleotide;
vitamin B2
bacterial metabolite;
coenzyme;
cofactor;
human metabolite;
mouse metabolite
folic acidfolcysteine: used to promote fertility in chickens

vitamin B9 : Any B-vitamin that exhibits biological activity against vitamin B9 deficiency. Vitamin B9 refers to the many forms of folic acid and its derivatives, including tetrahydrofolic acid (the active form), methyltetrahydrofolate (the primary form found in blood), methenyltetrahydrofolate, folinic acid amongst others. They are present in abundance in green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, and animal products. Lack of vitamin B9 leads to anemia, a condition in which the body cannot produce sufficient number of red blood cells. Symptoms of vitamin B9 deficiency include fatigue, muscle weakness, and pale skin.
folic acids;
N-acyl-amino acid
human metabolite;
mouse metabolite;
nutrient
raltitrexedN-acyl-amino acid
nolatrexednolatrexed: structure given in first source; RN given refers to dihydrochloride
ici 198583ICI 198583: RN & structure given in first source
n-(4(n-((2-amino-4-hydroxy-6-quinazolinyl)methyl)prop-2-ynylamino)benzoyl)-l-glutamic acid
1843u891843U89: structure given in first source; a folate analog
5,11-methenyltetrahydrohomofolate
pemetrexedpemetrexed disodium : An organic sodium salt that is the disodium salt of N-{4-[2-(2-amino-4-oxo-4,7-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-5-yl)ethyl]benzoyl}-L-glutamic acid. Inhibits thymidylate synthase (TS), 421 dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR), and glycinamide ribonucleotide formyltransferase (GARFT).N-acyl-L-glutamic acid;
pyrrolopyrimidine
antimetabolite;
antineoplastic agent;
EC 1.5.1.3 (dihydrofolate reductase) inhibitor;
EC 2.1.1.45 (thymidylate synthase) inhibitor;
EC 2.1.2.2 (phosphoribosylglycinamide formyltransferase) inhibitor
n(10)-methylfolatefolic acids
cb 3717N-acyl-L-glutamic acid
cb 30865
ag 85AG 85: structure given in first source
cb 3705CB 3705: inhibitor of dihydrofolate reductase & thymidylate synthetase
2-desamino-2-methyl-5,8-dideazaisofolic acid2-desamino-2-methyl-5,8-dideazaisofolic acid: structure given in first source
(5)n,(8)n-deaza-(10)-n-methylfolate(5)N,(8)N-deaza-(10)-N-methylfolate: structure