| Literature DB >> 24600515 |
Rajib Sengupta1, Arne Holmgren1.
Abstract
Ribonucleotide reductase (RNR), the rate-limiting enzyme in DNA synthesis, catalyzes reduction of the different ribonucleotides to their corresponding deoxyribonucleotides. The crucial role of RNR in DNA synthesis has made it an important target for the development of antiviral and anticancer drugs. Taking account of the recent developments in this field of research, this review focuses on the role of thioredoxin and glutaredoxin systems in the redox reactions of the RNR catalysis.Entities:
Keywords: DNA synthesis; Glutaredoxin; Replication; Ribonucleotide reductase; Thiol disulfides; Thioredoxin
Year: 2014 PMID: 24600515 PMCID: PMC3942543 DOI: 10.4331/wjbc.v5.i1.68
Source DB: PubMed Journal: World J Biol Chem ISSN: 1949-8454