This enzyme is involved in the biosynthesis of factor 420 (coenzyme F420), a redox-active compound found in all methanogenic archaea, as well as some eubacteria. In some eubacteria the enzyme is multifunctional, also catalysing the activities of EC 6.3.2.31, coenzyme F420-0:L-glutamate ligase, and EC 6.3.2.34, coenzyme F420-1:gamma-L-glutamate ligase.
Bashiri G, Antoney J, Jirgis ENM, Shah MV, Ney B, Copp J, Stuteley SM, Sreebhavan S, Palmer B, Middleditch M, Tokuriki N, Greening C, Scott C, Baker EN, Jackson CJ
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A revised biosynthetic pathway for the cofactor F420 in prokaryotes.