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hydrolase activity, acting on acid anhydrides, in phosphorus-containing anhydrides

Definition

Target type: molecularfunction

Catalysis of the hydrolysis of any acid anhydride which contains phosphorus. [GOC:jl]

Hydrolase activity, acting on acid anhydrides, in phosphorus-containing anhydrides, refers to a type of enzymatic activity that breaks down the chemical bonds within acid anhydrides specifically those involving phosphorus-containing anhydrides. These enzymes catalyze the hydrolysis of these anhydrides, adding a water molecule to break the bond and forming two products. These enzymes play crucial roles in various biological processes, including:
* **Energy Metabolism:** They are essential in the breakdown of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the primary energy currency of cells. By cleaving the phosphate bonds in ATP, these hydrolases release energy for cellular processes.
* **Signal Transduction:** Hydrolases involved in phospholipid hydrolysis play a critical role in signal transduction pathways. They generate signaling molecules like diacylglycerol (DAG) and inositol triphosphate (IP3), which regulate cellular functions.
* **DNA and RNA Metabolism:** Hydrolases participate in the processing and degradation of DNA and RNA. They cleave phosphate bonds within these nucleic acids, enabling their replication, transcription, and repair.
* **Cellular Regulation:** These enzymes are involved in a wide range of cellular processes, including protein phosphorylation and dephosphorylation, which regulate protein activity and signaling pathways.
* **Nutrient Utilization:** Hydrolases facilitate the breakdown of phospholipids, which are crucial for cell structure and nutrient transport. They release fatty acids, glycerol, and other molecules that can be further utilized for energy or biosynthesis.'
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Proteins (2)

ProteinDefinitionTaxonomy
ATP-dependent DNA helicase DinGAn ATP-dependent DNA helicase DinG that is encoded in the genome of Escherichia coli K-12. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P27296]Escherichia coli K-12
7,8-dihydro-8-oxoguanine triphosphataseAn oxidized purine nucleoside triphosphate hydrolase that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P36639]Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (20)

CompoundDefinitionClassesRoles
kinetincytokinin : A phytohormone that promote cell division, or cytokinesis, in plant roots and shoots.

kinetin : A member of the class of 6-aminopurines that is adenine carrying a (furan-2-ylmethyl) substituent at the exocyclic amino group.

Kinetin: A furanyl adenine found in PLANTS and FUNGI. It has plant growth regulation effects.
6-aminopurines;
furans
cytokinin;
geroprotector
7-azaindolepyrrolopyridine
2-aminobenzimidazole2-aminobenzimidazole : A member of the class of benzimidazoles that is benzimidazole in which the hydrogen at position 2 is replaced by an amino group.

2-aminobenzimidazole: metabolite of benomyl; RN given refers to parent cpd
benzimidazolesmarine xenobiotic metabolite
imiquimodimiquimod : An imidazoquinoline fused [4,5-c] carrying isobutyl and amino substituents at N-1 and C-4 respectively. A prescription medication, it acts as an immune response modifier and is used to treat genital warts, superficial basal cell carcinoma, and actinic keratosis.

Imiquimod: A topically-applied aminoquinoline immune modulator that induces interferon production. It is used in the treatment of external genital and perianal warts, superficial CARCINOMA, BASAL CELL; and ACTINIC KERATOSIS.
imidazoquinolineantineoplastic agent;
interferon inducer
1h-imidazo(4,5-b)pyridine1H-imidazo(4,5-b)pyridine: structure given in first source

4-azabenzimidazole : The [4,5-b]-fused isomer of imidazopyridine.
imidazopyridine
resiquimodS 28463: structure given in first sourceimidazoquinoline
4-methyl-2-quinazolinamine4-methyl-2-quinazolinamine: from Streptomyces of TCM plant; structure in first source
8-deoxygartanin8-deoxygartanin: a butyrylcholinesterase inhibitor; isolated from Garcinia mangostana; structure in first sourcexanthones
Telomestatin1,3-oxazoles
zeatinZeatin: An aminopurine factor in plant extracts that induces cell division. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dict, 5th ed)zeatinplant metabolite
mangostinalpha-mangostin : A member of the class of xanthones that is 9H-xanthene substituted by hydroxy group at positions 1, 3 and 6, a methoxy group at position 7, an oxo group at position 9 and prenyl groups at positions 2 and 8. Isolated from the stems of Cratoxylum cochinchinense, it exhibits antioxidant, antimicrobial and antitumour activities.

mangostin: xanthone from rind of Garcinia mangostana Linn. fruit
aromatic ether;
phenols;
xanthones
antimicrobial agent;
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
plant metabolite
norathyriolnorathyriol : A member of the class of xanthones that is 9H-xanthen-9-one substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 1, 3, 6 and 7. Isolated from Garcinia mangostana and Maclura pomifera, it exhibits inhibitory activity against protein kinase C.

norathyriol: from Gentinanaceae; has vasorelaxing action on rat thoracic aorta; structure given in first source
polyphenol;
xanthones
antineoplastic agent;
EC 2.7.11.13 (protein kinase C) inhibitor;
plant metabolite
gamma-mangostingamma-mangostin : A member of the class of xanthones that is 9H-xanthene substituted by hydroxy group at positions 1, 3, 6 and 7, an oxo group at position 9 and prenyl groups at positions 2 and 8. Isolated from the stems of Cratoxylum cochinchinense, it exhibits antitumour activity.phenols;
xanthones
antineoplastic agent;
plant metabolite;
protein kinase inhibitor
1,3,7-trihydroxy-2-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)-xanthone1,3,7-trihydroxy-2-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)-xanthone: from stems of Kielmeyera coriacea; structure in first source
sch 51344SCH 51344: inhibits ras transformation; structure given in first source

SCH51344 : A pyrazoloquinoline that is 6-methoxy-3-methyl-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]quinoline bearing an additional 2-[(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]amino substituent at position 4
aromatic amine;
aromatic ether;
primary alcohol;
pyrazoloquinoline;
secondary amino compound
antineoplastic agent
3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyxanthone
sm360320SM360320: Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2006 Feb 7;103(6):1828-33
3-isomangostin3-isomangostin: structure in first sourcexanthones
garcinone cgarcinone C: an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor; isolated from Garcinia mangostana; structure in first sourcexanthones
ent-crizotinibent-crizotinib : A 3-[1-(2,6-dichloro-3-fluorophenyl)ethoxy]-5-[1-(piperidin-4-yl)pyrazol-4-yl]pyridin-2-amine that is the (S)-enantiomer of crizotinib.3-[1-(2,6-dichloro-3-fluorophenyl)ethoxy]-5-[1-(piperidin-4-yl)pyrazol-4-yl]pyridin-2-amine