Biology:Formate dehydrogenase

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Formate dehydrogenase N, transmembrane
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Formate dehydrogenase-N hetero9mer, E.Coli
Identifiers
SymbolForm-deh_trans
PfamPF09163
InterProIPR015246
SCOP21kqf / SCOPe / SUPFAM
OPM superfamily3
OPM protein1kqf

Formate dehydrogenases are a set of enzymes that catalyse the oxidation of formate to carbon dioxide, donating the electrons to a second substrate, such as NAD+ in formate:NAD+ oxidoreductase (EC 1.17.1.9) or to a cytochrome in formate:ferricytochrome-b1 oxidoreductase (EC 1.2.2.1).[1] This family of enzymes has attracted attention as inspiration or guidance on methods for the carbon dioxide fixation, relevant to global warming.[2]

Function

NAD-dependent formate dehydrogenases are important in methylotrophic yeast and bacteria, being vital in the catabolism of C1 compounds such as methanol.[3] The cytochrome-dependent enzymes are more important in anaerobic metabolism in prokaryotes.[4] For example, in E. coli, the formate:ferricytochrome-b1 oxidoreductase is an intrinsic membrane protein with two subunits and is involved in anaerobic nitrate respiration.[5][6]

NAD-dependent reaction

Formate + NAD+ ⇌ CO2 + NADH + H+

Cytochrome-dependent reaction

Formate + 2 ferricytochrome b1 ⇌ CO2 + 2 ferrocytochrome b1 + 2 H+

Molybdopterin, molybdenum and selenium dependence

The metal-dependent Fdh's feature Mo or W at their active sites. These active sites resemble the motif seen in DMSO reductase, with two molybdopterin cofactors bound to Mo/W in a bidentate fashion. The fifth and sixth ligands are sulfide and either cysteinate or selenocysteinate.[7]

The mechanism of action appears to involve 2e redox of the metal centers, induced by hydride transfer from formate and release of carbon dioxide:

S=MVI
(Scys)(SR)
4
+ HCO
2
⇌ HS–MIV
(Scys)(SR)
4
+ CO
2
S=MVI
(Secys)(SR)
4
+ HCO
2
⇌ HS–MIV
(Secys)(SR)
4
+ CO
2

In this scheme, (SR)
4
represents the four thiolate-like ligands provided by the two dithiolene cofactors, the molybdopterins. The dithiolene and cysteinyl/selenocysteinyl ligands are redox-innocent. In terms of the molecular details, the mechanism remains uncertain, despite numerous investigations. Most mechanisms assume that formate does not coordinate to Mo/W, in contrast to typical Mo/W oxo-transferases (e.g., DMSO reductase). A popular mechanistic proposal entails transfer of H- from formate to the Mo/WVI=S group.[8]

Formate Dehydrogenase (PDB 1KQF, 1.6 A resolution, from E. coli); overall view of the electron transport chain showing the [Fe4S4] clusters in the periplasmic alpha and beta subunits, and the cytoplasmic gamma subunit showing the Fe(heme b)P and the Fe-(heme b)C menoquinone binding site where an HQNO ligand is bound close the Fe(heme b)C. Atom colours: Fe = orange, S = yellow, C = grey, O = red, N = blue.

Transmembrane domain

Formate dehydrogenase consists of two transmembrane domains; three α-helices of the β-subunit and four transmembrane helices from the gamma-subunit.

The β-subunit of formate dehydrogenase is present in the periplasm with a single transmembrane α-helix spanning the membrane by anchoring the β-subunit to the inner-membrane surface. The β-subunit has two subdomains, where each subdomain has two [4Fe-4S] ferredoxin clusters. The judicious alignment of the [4Fe-4S] clusters in a chain through the subunit have low separation distances, which allow rapid electron flow through [4Fe-4S]-1, [4Fe-4S]-4, [4Fe-4S]-2, and [4Fe-4S]-3 to the periplasmic heme b in the γ-subunit. The electron flow is then directed across the membrane to a cytoplasmic heme b in the γ-subunit .

The γ-subunit of formate dehydrogenase is a membrane-bound cytochrome b consisting of four transmembrane helices and two heme b groups which produce a four-helix bundle which aids in heme binding. The heme b cofactors bound to the gamma subunit allow for the hopping of electrons through the subunit. The transmembrane helices maintain both heme b groups, while only three provide the heme ligands thereby anchoring Fe-heme. The periplasmic heme b group accepts electrons from [4Fe-4S]-3 clusters of the  β-subunit’s periplasmic domain. The cytoplasmic heme b group accepts electrons from the periplasmic heme b group, where electron flow is then directed towards the menaquinone (vitamin K) reduction site, present in the transmembrane domain of the gamma subunit. The menaquinone reduction site in the γ-subunit, accepts electrons through the binding of a histidine ligand of the cytoplasmic heme b.[9]

Menaquinone binding site alongside proposed water proton pathway

See also

Additional reading

References

  1. Hille, Russ; Hall, James; Basu, Partha (2014). "The Mononuclear Molybdenum Enzymes". Chemical Reviews 114 (7): 3963–4038. doi:10.1021/cr400443z. PMID 24467397. 
  2. Amao, Yutaka (2018). "Formate dehydrogenase for CO2 utilization and its application". Journal of CO2 Utilization 26: 623–641. doi:10.1016/j.jcou.2018.06.022. 
  3. "NAD(+)-dependent formate dehydrogenase". Biochem. J. 301 (3): 625–43. 1994. doi:10.1042/bj3010625. PMID 8053888. 
  4. "Formate dehydrogenase--a versatile enzyme in changing environments". Curr. Opin. Struct. Biol. 13 (4): 418–23. 2003. doi:10.1016/S0959-440X(03)00098-8. PMID 12948771. 
  5. "The organization of formate dehydrogenase in the cytoplasmic membrane of Escherichia coli". Biochem. J. 195 (3): 627–37. 1981. doi:10.1042/bj1950627. PMID 7032506. 
  6. "Nitrate reductase complex of Escherichia coli K-12: participation of specific formate dehydrogenase and cytochrome b1 components in nitrate reduction". J. Bacteriol. 99 (3): 720–9. 1969. doi:10.1128/JB.99.3.720-729.1969. PMID 4905536. 
  7. Stripp, Sven T.; Duffus, Benjamin R.; Fourmond, Vincent; Léger, Christophe; Leimkühler, Silke; Hirota, Shun; Hu, Yilin; Jasniewski, Andrew et al. (2022). "Second and Outer Coordination Sphere Effects in Nitrogenase, Hydrogenase, Formate Dehydrogenase, and CO Dehydrogenase". Chemical Reviews 122 (14): 11900–11973. doi:10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00914. PMID 35849738. 
  8. Fogeron, Thibault; Li, Yun; Fontecave, Marc (2022). "Formate Dehydrogenase Mimics as Catalysts for Carbon Dioxide Reduction". Molecules 27 (18): 5989. doi:10.3390/molecules27185989. PMID 36144724. 
  9. Stiefel, Edward (2002-03-31). Faculty Opinions recommendation of Molecular basis of proton motive force generation: structure of formate dehydrogenase-N.. doi:10.3410/f.1004770.61154. 

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