Type: | Family | Name: | Enamine/imine deaminase YjgF-like |
Description: | This entry represents a distinct subset of the YjgF/YER057c/UK114 family that includes the endoribonuclease UK114 and the bacterial protein YjgF, but not RutC (YcdK). YjgF (renamed RidA) deaminates reactive enamine/imine intermediates of pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (PLP)-dependent enzyme reactions. The YjgF/YER057c/UK114 family of proteins is conserved in all domains of life suggesting that reactive enamine/imine metabolites are of concern to all organisms []. | Short Name: | YjgF-like |