Genome Property Definition Page
| Accession | GenProp0942 | |
| Name | alkane biosynthesis, cyanobacterial | |
| Type | PATHWAY | |
| Description | This two gene system converts even-numbered saturated and unsaturated fatty acids (largely C16 and C18) into n-1 odd-numbered alkanes or alkenes [1]. The most commonly observed alkanes in cyanobacteria, where this system is found, are heptadecane, pentadecane and methyl-heptadecane [1]. Fatty acyl-acyl carrier protein (ACP) substrates are first converted to fatty aldehydes by the action of an NAD(P)H-dependent Acyl-ACP reductase. This reductase is distantly related to the short-chain dehydrogenase or reductase (SDR) family (PF00106). The fatty aldehyde is subsequently converted to hydrocarbons by an aldehyde decarbonylase, releasing CO. This decarbonylase is distantly related to a family of di-iron-containing reductases including ribonucleotide reductase. | |
| Parent Property | GenProp0063: biosynthesis | |
| Literature References |
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| Gene Ontology Term | GO:0043447: alkane biosynthetic process (biological_process) |
Components
| Step Name | Step Num | Required | Evidence (Method) | Evidence Go Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| acyl-ACP reductase | AcACP_R | YES | TIGR04058 (HMM): long-chain fatty acyl-ACP reductase (aldehyde-forming) | GO:0043447: alkane biosynthetic process |
| aldehyde decarbonylase | Al_DeCO | YES | TIGR04059 (HMM): long-chain fatty aldehyde decarbonylase | GO:0043447: alkane biosynthetic process |
Parent Properties
| Accession | Name |
|---|---|
| GenProp0063 | biosynthesis |
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|---|---|
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| GenProp0645 | putrescine biosynthesis |
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