4-(cytidine 5'-diphospho)-2-C-methyl-D-erythritol kinase


In enzymology, a 4--2-C-methyl-D-erythritol kinase is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are ATP and 4-diphosphocytidyl-2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 2-phosphate, whereas its two products are ADP and 4-diphosphocytidyl-2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 2-phosphate.
This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases, specifically those transferring phosphorus-containing groups with an alcohol group as acceptor. The systematic name of this enzyme class is ATP:4--2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 2-phosphotransferase. This enzyme is also called CDP-ME kinase, and IspE. This enzyme participates in the MEP pathway of isoprenoid precursor biosynthesis.

Structural studies

As of late 2007, 7 structures have been solved for this class of enzymes, with PDB accession codes,,,,,, and.