This entry represents the N-terminal domain in glycine cleavage T-proteins (GCVT) which are part of the glycine cleavage multienzyme complex (GCV) found in bacteria and the mitochondria of eukaryotes. GCVT proteins are involved in various biochemical ...
This entry represents the N-terminal domain in glycine cleavage T-proteins (GCVT) which are part of the glycine cleavage multienzyme complex (GCV) found in bacteria and the mitochondria of eukaryotes. GCVT proteins are involved in various biochemical processes, mainly on the degradation and transformation of small molecules. A significant function of these proteins is their role in the glycine cleavage system, which is responsible for the degradation of glycine. This system is composed of four proteins: P, T, L, and H. These proteins also participate in the demethylation of compounds such as N,N-dimethylglycine and sarcosine, converting them into simpler molecules like sarcosine and glycine, respectively. Additionally, they are involved in the catabolism of compounds like syringate and vanillate, contributing to the breakdown and assimilation of these molecules. GCVT proteins also include proteins that regulate enzymatic activity, such as the pyruvate dehydrogenase phosphatase regulatory subunit, which modulates sensitivity to magnesium ions [1-2].
