4-galactosyl-N-acetylglucosaminide 3-alpha-L-fucosyltransferase activity
Definition
Target type: molecularfunction
Catalysis of the reaction: GDP-beta-L-fucose + beta-D-galactosyl-(1,4)-N-acetyl-D-glucosaminyl-R = GDP + 1,4-beta-D-galactosyl-(1,4)-[alpha-L-fucosyl-(1,3)]-N-acetyl-D-glucosaminyl-R. [EC:2.4.1.152, RHEA:14257]
4-galactosyl-N-acetylglucosaminide 3-alpha-L-fucosyltransferase activity is a type of glycosyltransferase that catalyzes the transfer of a fucose residue from a GDP-fucose donor to the 3-alpha position of N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) that is linked to galactose in a complex N-glycan. This specific transfer reaction is critical for the biosynthesis of various complex N-glycans, which are crucial for proper protein folding, stability, and cellular function.
The enzyme's activity is highly specific for both the donor substrate (GDP-fucose) and the acceptor substrate (the N-glycan containing GlcNAc linked to galactose). The reaction occurs in the Golgi apparatus, where the N-glycans are processed and modified.
The 3-alpha-L-fucosylation catalyzed by this enzyme is important for several reasons:
* **Protein folding and stability:** The addition of fucose residues to N-glycans can influence protein folding and stability. This is particularly important for proteins that are destined for secretion or for the cell surface.
* **Cell-cell interactions:** Fucosylated N-glycans play a role in cell-cell interactions, such as cell adhesion and signaling.
* **Immune response:** Fucosylation can affect the recognition of proteins by the immune system. For example, the presence of fucose residues on certain glycoproteins can inhibit their interaction with antibodies.
Overall, 4-galactosyl-N-acetylglucosaminide 3-alpha-L-fucosyltransferase activity is an essential enzyme involved in the biosynthesis of complex N-glycans, which are crucial for a variety of biological processes.'
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Proteins (4)
| Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| 4-galactosyl-N-acetylglucosaminide 3-alpha-L-fucosyltransferase 9 | A 4-galactosyl-N-acetylglucosaminide 3-alpha-L-fucosyltransferase 9 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q9Y231] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Alpha-(1,3)-fucosyltransferase 7 | An alpha-(1,3)-fucosyltransferase 7 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q11130] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| 4-galactosyl-N-acetylglucosaminide 3-alpha-L-fucosyltransferase FUT5 | A 4-galactosyl-N-acetylglucosaminide 3-alpha-L-fucosyltransferase FUT5 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q11128] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| 4-galactosyl-N-acetylglucosaminide 3-alpha-L-fucosyltransferase FUT6 | A 4-galactosyl-N-acetylglucosaminide 3-alpha-L-fucosyltransferase FUT6 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P51993] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Compounds (12)
| Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,3-dihydroxybenzoic acid | 2,3-dihydroxybenzoic acid : A dihydroxybenzoic acid that is benzoic acid substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 2 and 3. It occurs naturally in Phyllanthus acidus and in the aquatic fern Salvinia molesta. 2,3-dihydroxybenzoic acid: RN given refers to parent cpd dihydroxybenzoic acid : Any member of the class of hydroxybenzoic acids carrying two phenolic hydroxy groups on the benzene ring and its derivatives. | dihydroxybenzoic acid | human xenobiotic metabolite; plant metabolite |
| protocatechuic acid | 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid : A dihydroxybenzoic acid in which the hydroxy groups are located at positions 3 and 4. protocatechuic acid: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure | catechols; dihydroxybenzoic acid | antineoplastic agent; EC 1.1.1.25 (shikimate dehydrogenase) inhibitor; EC 1.14.11.2 (procollagen-proline dioxygenase) inhibitor; human xenobiotic metabolite; plant metabolite |
| gallic acid | gallate : A trihydroxybenzoate that is the conjugate base of gallic acid. | trihydroxybenzoic acid | antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; apoptosis inducer; astringent; cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor; EC 1.13.11.33 (arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase) inhibitor; geroprotector; human xenobiotic metabolite; plant metabolite |
| beta-resorcylic acid | beta-resorcylic acid: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure | ||
| 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid | 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid : A dihydroxybenzoic acid having the two hydroxy groups at the 2- and 5-positions. 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid: RN given refers to parent cpd; a oxidative product of saligenin | dihydroxybenzoic acid | EC 1.13.11.33 (arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase) inhibitor; fungal metabolite; human metabolite; MALDI matrix material; mouse metabolite |
| veratric acid | 3,4-dimethoxybenzoic acid : A member of the class of benzoic acids that is benzoic acid substituted by methoxy groups at positions 2 and 3. veratric acid: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure | benzoic acids | allergen; plant metabolite |
| methyl gallate | methyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate : A gallate ester obtained by the formal condensation of gallic acid with methanol. It exhibits anti-oxidant, anti-tumor, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties. methyl gallate: has both immunosuppressive and phytogenic antineoplastic activities; isolated from Acer saccharinum | gallate ester | anti-inflammatory agent; antioxidant; plant metabolite |
| 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoic acid | 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoic acid : A benzoic acid derivative carrying 3-, 4- and 5-methoxy substituents. 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzoic acid: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure | benzoic acids; methoxybenzenes | human urinary metabolite; human xenobiotic metabolite; plant metabolite |
| syringic acid | syringic acid : A dimethoxybenzene that is 3,5-dimethyl ether derivative of gallic acid. syringic acid: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure in third source | benzoic acids; dimethoxybenzene; phenols | plant metabolite |
| epigallocatechin gallate | (-)-epigallocatechin 3-gallate : A gallate ester obtained by the formal condensation of gallic acid with the (3R)-hydroxy group of (-)-epigallocatechin. epigallocatechin gallate: a steroid 5alpha-reductase inhibitor and antimutagen in green tea (Camellia sinensis) | flavans; gallate ester; polyphenol | antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; apoptosis inducer; geroprotector; Hsp90 inhibitor; neuroprotective agent; plant metabolite |
| guanosine diphosphate | Guanosine Diphosphate: A guanine nucleotide containing two phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety. | guanosine 5'-phosphate; purine ribonucleoside 5'-diphosphate | Escherichia coli metabolite; mouse metabolite; uncoupling protein inhibitor |
| guanosine triphosphate | Guanosine Triphosphate: Guanosine 5'-(tetrahydrogen triphosphate). A guanine nucleotide containing three phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety. | guanosine 5'-phosphate; purine ribonucleoside 5'-triphosphate | Escherichia coli metabolite; mouse metabolite; uncoupling protein inhibitor |