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CTP binding

Definition

Target type: molecularfunction

Binding to CTP, cytidine 5'-triphosphate. [GOC:hjd, ISBN:0124020607]

CTP binding is a fundamental molecular process that plays a vital role in various cellular functions. It involves the specific and reversible interaction of a protein or enzyme with cytidine triphosphate (CTP), a nucleoside triphosphate essential for numerous metabolic pathways. CTP binding typically occurs at a specific site on the protein, known as the CTP binding site, which is characterized by a unique arrangement of amino acid residues that create a complementary shape and electrostatic environment for CTP. This interaction involves non-covalent forces such as hydrogen bonds, van der Waals forces, and electrostatic interactions, ensuring a stable and specific binding of CTP to the protein. The molecular function of CTP binding can be categorized into several key roles:

1. **Metabolic regulation:** CTP is a precursor for the synthesis of several essential biomolecules, including RNA, DNA, and phospholipids. CTP binding by enzymes involved in these pathways, such as CTP synthetase and CDP-diacylglycerol synthase, regulates their activity and ensures the appropriate balance of these molecules.

2. **Signal transduction:** CTP can act as a signaling molecule in certain cellular processes. For instance, CTP binding to specific receptors can trigger downstream signaling cascades, ultimately leading to changes in gene expression or cellular behavior.

3. **Enzyme activation:** CTP binding can activate certain enzymes by inducing conformational changes that expose the active site or enhance catalytic activity. For example, CTP binding to CTP-dependent enzymes like carboxykinase and CTP synthase is essential for their catalytic function.

4. **Protein-protein interactions:** CTP binding can modulate protein-protein interactions by inducing conformational changes that expose or hide interaction domains. This can alter the assembly or disassembly of protein complexes and influence downstream signaling events.

Overall, CTP binding is a critical molecular process with diverse roles in cell biology. It contributes to the regulation of metabolism, signal transduction, enzyme activation, and protein-protein interactions, highlighting its fundamental importance in maintaining cellular homeostasis and function.'
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Proteins (1)

ProteinDefinitionTaxonomy
Heat shock protein HSP 90-alphaA heat shock protein HSP 90-alpha that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DAN]Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (60)

CompoundDefinitionClassesRoles
n(6),n(6)-dimethyladenineN(6),N(6)-dimethyladenine : A tertiary amine that is adenine substituted at N-6 by geminal methyl groups.tertiary amine
ns 1619NS 1619 : A member of the class of benzimidazoles that is 1,3-dihydro-2H-benzimidazol-2-one in which the hydrogens at positions 1 and 5 are replaced are replaced by 2-hydroxy-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl and trifluoromethyl groups, respectively. It is an opener/activator of the large-conductance calcium-activated potassium channel (Bkca).

NS 1619: structure given in first source
(trifluoromethyl)benzenes;
benzimidazoles;
phenols
potassium channel opener
vorinostatvorinostat : A dicarboxylic acid diamide comprising suberic (octanedioic) acid coupled to aniline and hydroxylamine. A histone deacetylase inhibitor, it is marketed under the name Zolinza for the treatment of cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL).

Vorinostat: A hydroxamic acid and anilide derivative that acts as a HISTONE DEACETYLASE inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of CUTANEOUS T-CELL LYMPHOMA and SEZARY SYNDROME.
dicarboxylic acid diamide;
hydroxamic acid
antineoplastic agent;
apoptosis inducer;
EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor
adenosine diphosphateAdenosine Diphosphate: Adenosine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate). An adenine nucleotide containing two phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety at the 5'-position.adenosine 5'-phosphate;
purine ribonucleoside 5'-diphosphate
fundamental metabolite;
human metabolite
2-aminopyrimidineaminopyrimidine : A member of the class of pyrimidines that is pyrimidine substituted by at least one amino group and its derivatives.

pyrimidin-2-amine : An aminopyrimidine carrying an amino group at position 2.
aminopyrimidine
2-chloroadenosine5-chloroformycin A: structure given in first sourcepurine nucleoside
indazolesIndazoles: A group of heterocyclic aromatic organic compounds consisting of the fusion of BENZENE and PYRAZOLES.indazole
ethamivanetamivan : Phenol substituted at C-2 and C-4 by a methoxy group and an N,N-diethylaminocarbonyl group respectively. A respiratory stimulant drug related to nikethamide, it has now fallen largely into disuse.

ethamivan: minor descriptor (65-72); major descriptor (73-86); on-line search BENZAMIDES (66-86); INDEX MEDICUS search BENZAMIDES (65-72); ETHAMIVAN (73-86)
methoxybenzenes;
phenols
9-fluorenonefluoren-9-one : The simplest member of the class fluoren-9-ones that is 9H-fluorene bearing an oxo substituent at position 9.fluoren-9-onesfungal xenobiotic metabolite
alpha-aminopyridinealpha-aminopyridine: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure in Merck Index, 9th ed, #485

aminopyridine : Compounds containing a pyridine skeleton substituted by one or more amine groups.
silybinsilibinin : A flavonolignan isolated from milk thistle, Silybum marianum, that has been shown to exhibit antioxidant and antineoplastic activities.aromatic ether;
benzodioxine;
flavonolignan;
polyphenol;
secondary alpha-hydroxy ketone
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
hepatoprotective agent;
plant metabolite
adenosinequinquefolan B: isolated from roots of Panax quinquefolium L.; RN not in Chemline 10/87; RN from Toxlitadenosines;
purines D-ribonucleoside
analgesic;
anti-arrhythmia drug;
fundamental metabolite;
human metabolite;
vasodilator agent
4-aminopyrimidineaminopyrimidine
2-acetylamino-3-chloro-1,4-naphthoquinone2-acetylamino-3-chloro-1,4-naphthoquinone: structure in first source
2-aminopyrazinepyrazines
catalposide
adenosine-5'-carboxylic acidpurine nucleoside
hydroxybenzindazolehydroxybenzindazole: structure
adenosine 5'-carboxamideadenosine 5'-carboxamide: structure
5-benzyloxytryptophan
isopentaquine
5'-n-methylcarboxamideadenosine5'-N-methylcarboxamideadenosine: RN given refers to (beta-D)-isomer
n-methyladenosineN-methyladenosine: is a inhibitor of cell differentiation

N(6)-methyladenosine : A methyladenosine compound with one methyl group attached to N(6) of the adenine nucleobase.
methyladenosine
deguelindeguelin : A rotenone that is 13,13a-dihydro-3H-chromeno[3,4-b]pyrano[2,3-h]chromen-7(7aH)-one substituted by methoxy groups at positions 9 and 10, and by two methyl groups at position 3 (the 7aS,13aS-stereoisomer). It exists in abundant quantities in the bark, roots, and leaves of the Leguminosae family of plants and reported to exert anti-tumour effects in various cancers.

deguelin: a natural product from Mundulea sericea; RN refers to (7aS-cis)-isomer; structure given in first source
aromatic ether;
diether;
organic heteropentacyclic compound;
rotenones
angiogenesis inhibitor;
anti-inflammatory agent;
antineoplastic agent;
antiviral agent;
apoptosis inducer;
EC 2.7.11.1 (non-specific serine/threonine protein kinase) inhibitor;
mitochondrial NADH:ubiquinone reductase inhibitor;
plant metabolite
2-(4-morpholinyl)-4h-1-benzopyran-4-one2-(4-morpholinyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one: an aminochromone; exhibits both antiproliferative and antichemotactic activity in vitro
adenosine 5'-phosphoramidateadenosine 5'-phosphoramidate : The phosphoramadite analogue of AMP.organic phosphoramidateMycoplasma genitalium metabolite
adenosine-5'-(n-ethylcarboxamide)Adenosine-5'-(N-ethylcarboxamide): A stable adenosine A1 and A2 receptor agonist. Experimentally, it inhibits cAMP and cGMP phosphodiesterase activity.

N-ethyl-5'-carboxamidoadenosine : A derivative of adenosine in which the 5'-hydroxymethyl group is replaced by an N-ethylcarboxamido group.
adenosines;
monocarboxylic acid amide
adenosine A1 receptor agonist;
adenosine A2A receptor agonist;
antineoplastic agent;
EC 3.1.4.* (phosphoric diester hydrolase) inhibitor;
vasodilator agent
8-(2-chloro-3,4,5-trimethoxybenzyl)-2-fluoro-9-pent-4-yn-1-yl-9H-purin-6-amine8-(2-chloro-3,4,5-trimethoxybenzyl)-2-fluoro-9-pent-4-yn-1-yl-9H-purin-6-amine : A member of the class of 6-aminopurines that is 2-fluoroadenine carrying additional 2-chloro-3,4,5-trimethoxybenzyl and pent-4-yn-1-yl substituents at positions 8 and 9 respectively.6-aminopurines;
acetylenic compound;
methoxybenzenes;
monochlorobenzenes;
organofluorine compound
antineoplastic agent;
Hsp90 inhibitor
cct018159CCT-018159 : A member of the class of pyrazoles that is 1H-pyrazole carrying 1,4-benzodioxane-6-yl and 5-ethyl-2,4-dihydroxyphenyl substituents at positions 4 and 5 respectively.

CCT018159: structure in first source
benzodioxine;
pyrazoles;
resorcinols
antineoplastic agent;
apoptosis inducer;
Hsp90 inhibitor
adenosine-5'-(N-propyl)carboxamideadenosine-5'-(N-propyl)carboxamide : A monocarboxylic acid amide that is the propyl amide of adenosine 5'-carboxylic acid.adenosines;
monocarboxylic acid amide
ver-490095-(5-chloro-2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-N-ethyl-4-(4-methoxyphenyl)pyrazole-3-carboxamide : An aromatic amide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of 5-(5-chloro-2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-4-(4-methoxyphenyl)pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid with the amino group of ethylamine.

VER-49009: inhibits heat shock protein 90 molecular chaperone; structure in first source
aromatic amide;
monochlorobenzenes;
monomethoxybenzene;
pyrazoles;
resorcinols
Hsp90 inhibitor
geldanamycin1,4-benzoquinones;
ansamycin;
carbamate ester;
organic heterobicyclic compound
antimicrobial agent;
antineoplastic agent;
antiviral agent;
cysteine protease inhibitor;
Hsp90 inhibitor
17-(dimethylaminoethylamino)-17-demethoxygeldanamycin17-(dimethylaminoethylamino)-17-demethoxygeldanamycin: structure in first source

alvespimycin : A 19-membered macrocyle that is geldanamycin in which the methoxy group attached to the benzoquinone moiety has been replaced by a 2-(N,N-dimethylamino)ethylamino group.
1,4-benzoquinones;
ansamycin;
carbamate ester;
secondary amino compound;
tertiary amino compound
Hsp90 inhibitor
derrubonederrubone: an inhibitor of the Hsp90 protein folding machinery from Derris robusta; structure in first sourceisoflavanones
monordenmonorden: inhibits HSP90 Heat-Shock Proteins, DNA topoisomerase VI and human Topoisomerase IIcyclic ketone;
enone;
epoxide;
macrolide antibiotic;
monochlorobenzenes;
phenols
antifungal agent;
metabolite;
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
tanespimycinCP 127374: analog of herbimycin A1,4-benzoquinones;
ansamycin;
carbamate ester;
organic heterobicyclic compound;
secondary amino compound
antineoplastic agent;
apoptosis inducer;
Hsp90 inhibitor
1-aminoadenosine1-aminoadenosine: structure
9h-purine-9-propanamine, 6-amino-8-((6-iodo-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)thio)-n-(1-methylethyl)-9H-purine-9-propanamine, 6-amino-8-((6-iodo-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)thio)-N-(1-methylethyl)-: an epichaperome (purine-scaffold) inhibitor; structure in first source
reblastatinreblastatin: structure in first source
5'-amino-5'-deoxyadenosine
gambogic acidgambogic acid: RN given refers to (1R-(1alpha,1(Z),3abeta,5alpha,11beta,14aS*))-isomerpyranoxanthonesmetabolite
ipi 49317-aminogeldanamycin: structure in first source
n-cyclopropyl adenosine-5'-carboxamide
ec 144EC 144: structure in first source
snx-7081SNX-7081: Anti-Inflammatory Agent; structure in first source
6-o-coumaroylcatalpolcinnamate ester
at 13387(2,4-dihydroxy-5-isopropylphenyl)-(5-(4-methylpiperazin-1-ylmethyl)-1,3-dihydroisoindol-2-yl)methanone: structure in first source

onalespib : A member of the class of isoindoles that is isoindole in which the amino group has been acylated by a 2,4-dihydroxy-5-isopropylbenzoyl group and in which position 5 of the isoidole moiety has been substituted by a (4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl group. A second-generation Hsp90 inhibitor.
benzamides;
isoindoles;
N-alkylpiperazine;
resorcinols;
tertiary carboxamide
antineoplastic agent;
Hsp90 inhibitor
cnf 20242-aminopurines;
aromatic ether;
organochlorine compound;
pyridines
antineoplastic agent;
Hsp90 inhibitor
snx 2112SNX 2112: an orally available small molecule Hsp90 inhibitor; structure in first source
debio 0932CUDC 305: an Hsp90 inhibitor with antineoplastic activity; structure in first source
pf 04929113
ch5164840CH5164840: biotin-labeled version of 17-dimethylaminoethylamino-17-demethoxygeldanamycin (17-DMAG)
novobiocinnovobiocin : A coumarin-derived antibiotic obtained from Streptomyces niveus.

Novobiocin: An antibiotic compound derived from Streptomyces niveus. It has a chemical structure similar to coumarin. Novobiocin binds to DNA gyrase, and blocks adenosine triphosphatase (ATPase) activity. (From Reynolds, Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p189)
carbamate ester;
ether;
hexoside;
hydroxycoumarin;
monocarboxylic acid amide;
monosaccharide derivative;
phenols
antibacterial agent;
antimicrobial agent;
EC 5.99.1.3 [DNA topoisomerase (ATP-hydrolysing)] inhibitor;
Escherichia coli metabolite;
hepatoprotective agent
tas-116
2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-(5-methoxy-2,2-dimethyl-2h-chromen-6-yl)ethanone2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-(5-methoxy-2,2-dimethyl-2H-chromen-6-yl)ethanone: an Hsp90 inhibitor; structure in first source
ver-246608VER-246608: inhibits pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase; structure in first source
ver-50589VER-50589: inhibits heat shock protein 90 molecular chaperone; structure in first source
ver 52296luminespib : A monocarboxylic acid amide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of 5-(2,4-dihydroxy-5-isopropylphenyl)-4-[4-(morpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl]-1,2-oxazole-3-carboxylic acid with the amino group of ethylamine.aromatic amide;
isoxazoles;
monocarboxylic acid amide;
morpholines;
resorcinols
angiogenesis inhibitor;
antineoplastic agent;
Hsp90 inhibitor
sta 9090ring assembly;
triazoles
nms-e973NMS-E973: structure in first source