PrFMNiminium

In the land of enzymes, oh so grand, There's a cofactor, you must understand, Prenylated flavin mononucleotide, you see, Biosynthesized by UbiX, a magical key. UbiD enzymes, they use it well, For reversible decarboxylation, a magical spell, Catalysis they perform, with prFMN in hand, In the UbiD/X system, across the land. Flavin prenylated, at positions N5 and C6, A fourth non-aromatic ring, a magical mix, Discovered in Manchester, by David Leys' group, In 2015, they made this magical loop. UbiX, a prenyltransferase, they found, Supplying prFMN, all around, UbiD/Fdc1, they work together, In a reversible decarboxylation endeavor. AnFdc1UbiX, a duo so fine, Purified and ready, like a sparkling wine, In vitro decarboxylation, they can do, With a range of aromatic acids, it's true. The crystal structure, oh so clear, Revealed the secrets, we hold dear, Isopentenyl-adduct, to N5-C6 it binds, Prenylation, a magical find. So let's celebrate the prenylated flavin, A cofactor that helps enzymes in their haven, In the world of science, it's a wondrous thing, A magical molecule that makes hearts sing. Random page: IA, the Journal of the Society for Industrial Archeology