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  • Unexpected stereoselective exchange of straight-chain fatty acyl-CoA alpha-protons by human alpha-methylacyl-CoA racemase 1A (P504S).

Unexpected stereoselective exchange of straight-chain fatty acyl-CoA alpha-protons by human alpha-methylacyl-CoA racemase 1A (P504S).

Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) (2010-05-06)
Fouzia A Sattar, Daniel J Darley, Francesco Politano, Timothy J Woodman, Michael D Threadgill, Matthew D Lloyd
ABSTRACT

Alpha-methylacyl-CoA racemase (AMACR; P504S) catalysed exchange of straight-chain fatty acyl-CoA alpha-protons. One alpha-proton was removed in each catalytic cycle, with the pro-S proton preferred. This reaction was most efficient for straight-chain substrates with longer side-chains. 2-Methyldecanoyl-CoA underwent alpha-proton exchange 3x more efficiently (as judged by K(cat)/K(m)) than decanoyl-CoA.

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Decanoyl coenzyme A monohydrate, ≥90%