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   2.1.1.158 | S-adenosyl-L-methionine + xanthosine = S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine + 7-methylxanthosine |
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| 2.1.1.158 | S-adenosyl-L-methionine + xanthosine = S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine + 7-methylxanthosine |
a catalytic residue is Gln161, cosubstrate and substrate binding site structures involving the Ser316 for xanthosine recognition, overview |
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| 2.1.1.158 | S-adenosyl-L-methionine + xanthosine = S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine + 7-methylxanthosine |
The enzyme is specific for xanthosine, as XMP and xanthine cannot act as substrates [2,4]. The enzyme does not have N1- or N3- methylation activity. This is the first methylation step in the production of caffeine. |
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