Target type: molecularfunction
Binding to 2-amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid. [GOC:rph]
Serine binding is a molecular function that describes the ability of a protein or other molecule to interact with the amino acid serine. This interaction can be specific or non-specific, and it can involve a variety of different chemical bonds. Serine binding is essential for a wide range of cellular processes, including:
* **Enzyme catalysis:** Many enzymes require serine as a substrate or cofactor. For example, serine proteases use serine to cleave peptide bonds, while serine kinases use serine to phosphorylate other proteins.
* **Signal transduction:** Serine phosphorylation is a key mechanism for regulating protein activity and cell signaling.
* **Protein folding:** Serine residues can form hydrogen bonds and other interactions that help to stabilize protein structure.
* **Protein-protein interactions:** Serine residues can participate in interactions with other proteins, helping to form complexes and regulate cellular function.
The specific mechanism of serine binding can vary depending on the protein involved. However, in general, serine binding often involves hydrogen bonding between the hydroxyl group of serine and the protein. Other interactions, such as van der Waals forces, can also contribute to serine binding.
The importance of serine binding is underscored by the fact that mutations in proteins that disrupt serine binding can have serious consequences for human health. For example, mutations in serine proteases can lead to diseases such as cystic fibrosis, while mutations in serine kinases can contribute to cancer development.'
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Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
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Metabotropic glutamate receptor 7 | A metabotropic glutamate receptor 7 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q14831] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Serine hydroxymethyltransferase, cytosolic | A serine hydroxymethyltransferase, cytosolic that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P34896] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
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glutamic acid | glutamic acid : An alpha-amino acid that is glutaric acid bearing a single amino substituent at position 2. Glutamic Acid: A non-essential amino acid naturally occurring in the L-form. Glutamic acid is the most common excitatory neurotransmitter in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. | glutamic acid; glutamine family amino acid; L-alpha-amino acid; proteinogenic amino acid | Escherichia coli metabolite; ferroptosis inducer; micronutrient; mouse metabolite; neurotransmitter; nutraceutical |
quisqualic acid | Quisqualic Acid: An agonist at two subsets of excitatory amino acid receptors, ionotropic receptors that directly control membrane channels and metabotropic receptors that indirectly mediate calcium mobilization from intracellular stores. The compound is obtained from the seeds and fruit of Quisqualis chinensis. | non-proteinogenic alpha-amino acid | |
plasmenylserine | O-phospho-L-serine : The L-enantiomer of O-phosphoserine. O-phosphoserine : A serine derivative that is serine substituted at the oxygen atom by a phosphono group. plasmenylserine: RN given refers to (L)-isomer | O-phosphoserine | EC 1.4.7.1 [glutamate synthase (ferredoxin)] inhibitor; EC 2.5.1.49 (O-acetylhomoserine aminocarboxypropyltransferase) inhibitor; EC 4.3.1.10 (serine-sulfate ammonia-lyase) inhibitor; Escherichia coli metabolite; human metabolite; mouse metabolite; Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite |
1-amino-1,3-dicarboxycyclopentane | 1-amino-1,3-dicarboxycyclopentane: RN given refers to (cis)-isomer | ||
2-amino-4-phosphonobutyric acid | (2S)-2-amino-4-phosphonobutanoic acid : A non-proteinogenc L-alpha-amino acid that is L-alpha-aminobutyric acid in which one of the hydrogens of the terminal methyl group has been replaced by a dihydroxy(oxido)-lambda(5)-phosphanyl group. It is a potent and selective agonist for the group III metabotropic glutamate receptors (mGluR4/6/7/8). | non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid; phosphonic acids | metabotropic glutamate receptor agonist |
eglumetad | eglumetad: LY-354740 is the active isomer, LY-366563 is the inactive isomer, and LY 314582 is the racemate; structure given in first source | L-alpha-amino acid | |
3,5-dihydroxyphenylglycine | (S)-3,5-dihydroxyphenylglycine : A glycine derivative that is L-alpha-phenylglycine substituted at positions 3 and 5 on the phenyl ring by hydroxy groups. | amino acid zwitterion; non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid; resorcinols | |
amn082 | N,N'-bis(diphenylmethyl)ethane-1,2-diamine : A diamine that is ethane-1,2-diamine in which both amino groups are substituted by diphenylmethyl groups. It is an allosteric agonist of the metabotropic glutamate receptor 7 (mGluR7). | benzenes; diamine; diarylmethane; secondary amino compound | metabotropic glutamate receptor agonist; neuroprotective agent |
6-methyl-2-(phenylethynyl)pyridine | 2-methyl-6-(phenylethynyl)pyridine : A methylpyridine that coinsists of 2-methylp[yridine bearing an additional phenylethynyl group at position 6. Potent and highly selective non-competitive antagonist at the mGlu5 receptor subtype (IC50 = 36 nM) and a positive allosteric modulator at mGlu4 receptors. Centrally active following systemic administration in vivo. Reverses mechanical hyperalgesia in the inflamed rat hind paw. 6-methyl-2-(phenylethynyl)pyridine: an mGlu5 antagonist | acetylenic compound; methylpyridines | anxiolytic drug; metabotropic glutamate receptor antagonist |
sib 1757 | SIB 1757: a selective mGluR5 antagonist; structure in first source | ||
l-2-(carboxypropyl)glycine | |||
2-(2,3-dicarboxycyclopropyl)glycine | |||
2r,4r-4-aminopyrrolidine-2,4-dicarboxylate | pyrrolidinedicarboxylic acid | ||
sib 1893 | SIB 1893: a selective mGluR5 antagonist; structure in first source | ||
1-aminocyclopentane-1,3,4-tricarboxylic acid | 1-aminocyclopentane-1,3,4-tricarboxylic acid: metabolic glutamate receptor (mGluR) antagonist; structure in first source | ||
ly 341495 | xanthenes | ||
mgs 0028 | MGS 0028: a group II mGluR agonist; structure in first source | ||
ly 389795 | LY 389795: a group II metabotropic glutamate receptor agonist; structure in first source | ||
ly 379268 | LY 379268 : An organic heterobicyclic compound that is (1R,5S)-2-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane carrying amino, carboxy, and carboxy groups at positions 4R, 4R and 6R, respectively. It is a potent agonist of group II metabotropic glutamate receptors mGluR2 and mGluR3 (EC50 = 2.69 nM and 4.48 nM, respectively) that exhibits antipsychotic-like action in animal models of schizophrenia. LY 379268: group II metabotropic glutamate receptor agonist; structure in first source | amino dicarboxylic acid; bridged compound; organic heterobicyclic compound | antipsychotic agent; anxiolytic drug; metabotropic glutamate receptor agonist; neuroprotective agent |
a 794282 | |||
3,4-dicarboxyphenylglycine | |||
pemetrexed | pemetrexed 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 |