Nat Commun June 2023 PMID 37316513

The structure of phosphatidylinositol remodeling MBOAT7 reveals its catalytic mechanism and enables inhibitor identification.

Kun Wang, Chia-Wei Lee, Xuewu Sui, Siyoung Kim, Shuhui Wang, Aidan B Higgs, Aaron J Baublis, Gregory A Voth, Maofu Liao, Tobias C Walther, Robert V Farese

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The discussions demonstrate high interest and moderate engagement, with comments emphasizing the enzyme's structure, its catalytic features, and potential for inhibitor development. Words like 'reveals,' 'enables,' and mentions of therapeutic implications highlight enthusiasm and recognition of scientific advancement.

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The study reveals the structure and catalytic mechanism of the enzyme MBOAT7, which modifies phospholipids by attaching fatty acids like arachidonyl-CoA to lysophosphatidylinositol, and explains how it selects its specific substrates.
MBOAT7 accesses its catalytic site via a twisted tunnel from both the cytosol and lumenal sides, with specific amino acid residues influencing its substrate preference; swapping these residues can change enzyme specificity.
Utilizing the enzyme's structure, researchers conducted virtual screening to identify potential small-molecule inhibitors, offering promising starting points for drug development targeting diseases linked to MBOAT7 activity, such as liver and brain disorders.]

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Structural Insights into MBOAT7 Catalytic Mechanism and Inhibitor Development

This study reveals the structure and catalytic mechanism of MBOAT7, an enzyme involved in phospholipid modification, highlighting substrate specificity and potential for drug development targeting related diseases.

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