Synonyms |
FAD-dependent halogenase, flavin-dependent halogenase, flavin-dependent tryptophan halogenase, halogenase, KtzQ, L-tryptophan-7-halogenase, PrnA, RebH, Trp 7-hal, Trp halogenase, Trp-7-Hal, Trp-7-halogenase |
Comments |
A flavin-dependent halogenase. The enzyme from the bacterium Lechevalieria aerocolonigenes catalyses the initial step in the biosynthesis of rebeccamycin [2]. It utilizes molecular oxygen to oxidize the FADH2 cofactor, giving C4a-hydroperoxyflavin, which then reacts with chloride to produce a hypochlorite ion. The latter reacts with an active site lysine to generate a chloramine, which chlorinates the substrate. Also acts on bromide ion. cf. EC 1.14.19.58, tryptophan 5-halogenase, and EC 1.14.19.59, tryptophan 6-halogenase. |