Rv3177, (MTV014.21), len: 286 aa. Possible peroxidase (non-haem peroxidase), highly similar to Q9KJF9|W78 cultivar specificity protein (similar to alpha/beta hydrolase fold) W78 from Rhizobium leguminosarum (287 aa), FASTA scores: opt: 1059, E(): 2.3e-59, (61.4% identity in 272 aa overlap); BAB48728|MLL1328 hypothetical protein from Rhizobium loti (Mesorhizobium loti) (286 aa),FASTA scores: opt: 746, E(): 1.1e-39, (43.25% identity in 282 aa overlap). Similar to nonheme chloroperoxidases and related esterases e.g. O73957|SAL lipolytic enzyme from Sulfolobus acidocaldarius (314 aa), FAST [...]

Alkyl hydroperoxide reductase C protein AhpC (alkyl hydroperoxidase C); Thiol-specific peroxidase that catalyzes the reduction of hydrogen peroxide and organic hydroperoxides to water and alcohols, respectively. Plays a role in cell protection against oxidative stress by detoxifying peroxides. Together with AhpD, DlaT and Lpd, constitutes an NADH-dependent peroxidase active against hydrogen and alkyl peroxides as well as serving as a peroxynitrite reductase, thus protecting the bacterium against reactive nitrogen intermediates and oxidative stress generated by the host immune system. D [...]

Rv3177, (MTV014.21), len: 286 aa. Possible peroxidase (non-haem peroxidase), highly similar to Q9KJF9|W78 cultivar specificity protein (similar to alpha/beta hydrolase fold) W78 from Rhizobium leguminosarum (287 aa), FASTA scores: opt: 1059, E(): 2.3e-59, (61.4% identity in 272 aa overlap); BAB48728|MLL1328 hypothetical protein from Rhizobium loti (Mesorhizobium loti) (286 aa),FASTA scores: opt: 746, E(): 1.1e-39, (43.25% identity in 282 aa overlap). Similar to nonheme chloroperoxidases and related esterases e.g. O73957|SAL lipolytic enzyme from Sulfolobus acidocaldarius (314 aa), FAST [...]

Catalase-peroxidase-peroxynitritase T KatG; Bifunctional enzyme with both catalase and broad-spectrum peroxidase activity, oxidizing various electron donors including NADP(H). Protects M.tuberculosis against toxic reactive oxygen species (ROS) including hydrogen peroxide as well as organic peroxides and thus contributes to its survival within host macrophages by countering the phagocyte oxidative burst. Also displays efficient peroxynitritase activity, which may help the bacterium to persist in macrophages. Catalyzes the oxidative activation of the antitubercular pro- drug isoniazid (I [...]

Alkyl hydroperoxide reductase C protein AhpC (alkyl hydroperoxidase C); Thiol-specific peroxidase that catalyzes the reduction of hydrogen peroxide and organic hydroperoxides to water and alcohols, respectively. Plays a role in cell protection against oxidative stress by detoxifying peroxides. Together with AhpD, DlaT and Lpd, constitutes an NADH-dependent peroxidase active against hydrogen and alkyl peroxides as well as serving as a peroxynitrite reductase, thus protecting the bacterium against reactive nitrogen intermediates and oxidative stress generated by the host immune system. D [...]

Rv3177, (MTV014.21), len: 286 aa. Possible peroxidase (non-haem peroxidase), highly similar to Q9KJF9|W78 cultivar specificity protein (similar to alpha/beta hydrolase fold) W78 from Rhizobium leguminosarum (287 aa), FASTA scores: opt: 1059, E(): 2.3e-59, (61.4% identity in 272 aa overlap); BAB48728|MLL1328 hypothetical protein from Rhizobium loti (Mesorhizobium loti) (286 aa),FASTA scores: opt: 746, E(): 1.1e-39, (43.25% identity in 282 aa overlap). Similar to nonheme chloroperoxidases and related esterases e.g. O73957|SAL lipolytic enzyme from Sulfolobus acidocaldarius (314 aa), FAST [...]

Alkyl hydroperoxide reductase C protein AhpC (alkyl hydroperoxidase C); Thiol-specific peroxidase that catalyzes the reduction of hydrogen peroxide and organic hydroperoxides to water and alcohols, respectively. Plays a role in cell protection against oxidative stress by detoxifying peroxides. Together with AhpD, DlaT and Lpd, constitutes an NADH-dependent peroxidase active against hydrogen and alkyl peroxides as well as serving as a peroxynitrite reductase, thus protecting the bacterium against reactive nitrogen intermediates and oxidative stress generated by the host immune system. D [...]

Probable peroxiredoxin AhpE; Thiol-specific peroxidase that catalyzes the reduction of hydrogen peroxide and organic hydroperoxides to water and alcohols, respectively. Plays a role in cell protection against oxidative stress by detoxifying peroxides. May represent an important antioxidant defense against cytotoxic peroxides, especially peroxynitrite, which can be formed by activated macrophages during infection. Belongs to the peroxiredoxin family. AhpE subfamily.

Alkyl hydroperoxide reductase C protein AhpC (alkyl hydroperoxidase C); Thiol-specific peroxidase that catalyzes the reduction of hydrogen peroxide and organic hydroperoxides to water and alcohols, respectively. Plays a role in cell protection against oxidative stress by detoxifying peroxides. Together with AhpD, DlaT and Lpd, constitutes an NADH-dependent peroxidase active against hydrogen and alkyl peroxides as well as serving as a peroxynitrite reductase, thus protecting the bacterium against reactive nitrogen intermediates and oxidative stress generated by the host immune system. D [...]

Catalase-peroxidase-peroxynitritase T KatG; Bifunctional enzyme with both catalase and broad-spectrum peroxidase activity, oxidizing various electron donors including NADP(H). Protects M.tuberculosis against toxic reactive oxygen species (ROS) including hydrogen peroxide as well as organic peroxides and thus contributes to its survival within host macrophages by countering the phagocyte oxidative burst. Also displays efficient peroxynitritase activity, which may help the bacterium to persist in macrophages. Catalyzes the oxidative activation of the antitubercular pro- drug isoniazid (I [...]

Probable peroxiredoxin AhpE; Thiol-specific peroxidase that catalyzes the reduction of hydrogen peroxide and organic hydroperoxides to water and alcohols, respectively. Plays a role in cell protection against oxidative stress by detoxifying peroxides. May represent an important antioxidant defense against cytotoxic peroxides, especially peroxynitrite, which can be formed by activated macrophages during infection. Belongs to the peroxiredoxin family. AhpE subfamily.

Alkyl hydroperoxide reductase C protein AhpC (alkyl hydroperoxidase C); Thiol-specific peroxidase that catalyzes the reduction of hydrogen peroxide and organic hydroperoxides to water and alcohols, respectively. Plays a role in cell protection against oxidative stress by detoxifying peroxides. Together with AhpD, DlaT and Lpd, constitutes an NADH-dependent peroxidase active against hydrogen and alkyl peroxides as well as serving as a peroxynitrite reductase, thus protecting the bacterium against reactive nitrogen intermediates and oxidative stress generated by the host immune system. D [...]

Two component transcriptional regulatory protein DevR (probably LuxR/UhpA-family); Member of the two-component regulatory system DevR/DevS (also called DosR/DosS) involved in onset of the dormancy response. Regulates an approximately 48-member regulon. When phosphorylated binds and activates the promoter of DevR regulon genes in response to hypoxia. The presence of target DNA increases stability of phospho-DevR in vitro. Activates its own transcription under hypoxic but not aerobic conditions, probably binds as a dimer to tandem binding sites within the devR and hspX promoters. Accepts [...]

Isocitrate lyase Icl (isocitrase) (isocitratase); Involved in the persistence and virulence of M.tuberculosis. Catalyzes the reversible formation of succinate and glyoxylate from isocitrate, a key step of the glyoxylate cycle, which operates as an anaplerotic route for replenishing the tricarboxylic acid cycle during growth on fatty acid substrates. It could also catalyze the formation of pyruvate and succinate from 2-methylisocitrate, a key step in the methylcitrate cycle (propionate degradation route) (By similarity).

Two component transcriptional regulatory protein DevR (probably LuxR/UhpA-family); Member of the two-component regulatory system DevR/DevS (also called DosR/DosS) involved in onset of the dormancy response. Regulates an approximately 48-member regulon. When phosphorylated binds and activates the promoter of DevR regulon genes in response to hypoxia. The presence of target DNA increases stability of phospho-DevR in vitro. Activates its own transcription under hypoxic but not aerobic conditions, probably binds as a dimer to tandem binding sites within the devR and hspX promoters. Accepts [...]

Rv0757, (MTCY369.02), len: 247 aa. Possible phoP,two component system response phosphate regulon transcriptional regulator (see citations below), highly similar to various transcriptional regulators e.g. CAC32360.1|AL583945 putative two component system response regulator from Streptomyces coelicolor (271 aa); T45446 probable two-component response regulator from Mycobacterium leprae (253 aa); and similar to phoP proteins e.g. P13792|PHOP_BACSU alkaline phosphatase synthesis transcription regulatory protein from Bacillus subtilis (240 aa), FASTA scores: opt: 594, E(): 2.3e-33, (41.0% i [...]

Two component transcriptional regulatory protein DevR (probably LuxR/UhpA-family); Member of the two-component regulatory system DevR/DevS (also called DosR/DosS) involved in onset of the dormancy response. Regulates an approximately 48-member regulon. When phosphorylated binds and activates the promoter of DevR regulon genes in response to hypoxia. The presence of target DNA increases stability of phospho-DevR in vitro. Activates its own transcription under hypoxic but not aerobic conditions, probably binds as a dimer to tandem binding sites within the devR and hspX promoters. Accepts [...]

Triacylglycerol synthase (diacylglycerol acyltransferase) Tgs1; Catalyzes the terminal and only committed step in triacylglycerol synthesis by using diacylglycerol and fatty acyl CoA as substrates. Required for storage lipid synthesis (Probable).

Two component transcriptional regulatory protein DevR (probably LuxR/UhpA-family); Member of the two-component regulatory system DevR/DevS (also called DosR/DosS) involved in onset of the dormancy response. Regulates an approximately 48-member regulon. When phosphorylated binds and activates the promoter of DevR regulon genes in response to hypoxia. The presence of target DNA increases stability of phospho-DevR in vitro. Activates its own transcription under hypoxic but not aerobic conditions, probably binds as a dimer to tandem binding sites within the devR and hspX promoters. Accepts [...]

Transcriptional regulatory protein WhiB-like WhiB3. Contains [4FE-4S] cluster; A redox-sensitive transcriptional regulator. Maintains intracellular redox homeostasis by regulating catabolic metabolism and polyketide biosynthesis. Regulates expression of the redox buffer ergothioneine (ERG) in a carbon-source- dependent manner; loss of ERG or mycothiol (MSH, the other major redox buffer in this bacteria) leads to respiratory alterations and bioenergetic deficiencies that negatively impact virulence. In response to low external pH (like that found in host macrophage phagosomes) alters en [...]

Isocitrate lyase Icl (isocitrase) (isocitratase); Involved in the persistence and virulence of M.tuberculosis. Catalyzes the reversible formation of succinate and glyoxylate from isocitrate, a key step of the glyoxylate cycle, which operates as an anaplerotic route for replenishing the tricarboxylic acid cycle during growth on fatty acid substrates. It could also catalyze the formation of pyruvate and succinate from 2-methylisocitrate, a key step in the methylcitrate cycle (propionate degradation route) (By similarity).

Two component transcriptional regulatory protein DevR (probably LuxR/UhpA-family); Member of the two-component regulatory system DevR/DevS (also called DosR/DosS) involved in onset of the dormancy response. Regulates an approximately 48-member regulon. When phosphorylated binds and activates the promoter of DevR regulon genes in response to hypoxia. The presence of target DNA increases stability of phospho-DevR in vitro. Activates its own transcription under hypoxic but not aerobic conditions, probably binds as a dimer to tandem binding sites within the devR and hspX promoters. Accepts [...]

Catalase-peroxidase-peroxynitritase T KatG; Bifunctional enzyme with both catalase and broad-spectrum peroxidase activity, oxidizing various electron donors including NADP(H). Protects M.tuberculosis against toxic reactive oxygen species (ROS) including hydrogen peroxide as well as organic peroxides and thus contributes to its survival within host macrophages by countering the phagocyte oxidative burst. Also displays efficient peroxynitritase activity, which may help the bacterium to persist in macrophages. Catalyzes the oxidative activation of the antitubercular pro- drug isoniazid (I [...]

Rv3177, (MTV014.21), len: 286 aa. Possible peroxidase (non-haem peroxidase), highly similar to Q9KJF9|W78 cultivar specificity protein (similar to alpha/beta hydrolase fold) W78 from Rhizobium leguminosarum (287 aa), FASTA scores: opt: 1059, E(): 2.3e-59, (61.4% identity in 272 aa overlap); BAB48728|MLL1328 hypothetical protein from Rhizobium loti (Mesorhizobium loti) (286 aa),FASTA scores: opt: 746, E(): 1.1e-39, (43.25% identity in 282 aa overlap). Similar to nonheme chloroperoxidases and related esterases e.g. O73957|SAL lipolytic enzyme from Sulfolobus acidocaldarius (314 aa), FAST [...]

Catalase-peroxidase-peroxynitritase T KatG; Bifunctional enzyme with both catalase and broad-spectrum peroxidase activity, oxidizing various electron donors including NADP(H). Protects M.tuberculosis against toxic reactive oxygen species (ROS) including hydrogen peroxide as well as organic peroxides and thus contributes to its survival within host macrophages by countering the phagocyte oxidative burst. Also displays efficient peroxynitritase activity, which may help the bacterium to persist in macrophages. Catalyzes the oxidative activation of the antitubercular pro- drug isoniazid (I [...]

Alkyl hydroperoxide reductase C protein AhpC (alkyl hydroperoxidase C); Thiol-specific peroxidase that catalyzes the reduction of hydrogen peroxide and organic hydroperoxides to water and alcohols, respectively. Plays a role in cell protection against oxidative stress by detoxifying peroxides. Together with AhpD, DlaT and Lpd, constitutes an NADH-dependent peroxidase active against hydrogen and alkyl peroxides as well as serving as a peroxynitrite reductase, thus protecting the bacterium against reactive nitrogen intermediates and oxidative stress generated by the host immune system. D [...]

Catalase-peroxidase-peroxynitritase T KatG; Bifunctional enzyme with both catalase and broad-spectrum peroxidase activity, oxidizing various electron donors including NADP(H). Protects M.tuberculosis against toxic reactive oxygen species (ROS) including hydrogen peroxide as well as organic peroxides and thus contributes to its survival within host macrophages by countering the phagocyte oxidative burst. Also displays efficient peroxynitritase activity, which may help the bacterium to persist in macrophages. Catalyzes the oxidative activation of the antitubercular pro- drug isoniazid (I [...]

Rv0757, (MTCY369.02), len: 247 aa. Possible phoP,two component system response phosphate regulon transcriptional regulator (see citations below), highly similar to various transcriptional regulators e.g. CAC32360.1|AL583945 putative two component system response regulator from Streptomyces coelicolor (271 aa); T45446 probable two-component response regulator from Mycobacterium leprae (253 aa); and similar to phoP proteins e.g. P13792|PHOP_BACSU alkaline phosphatase synthesis transcription regulatory protein from Bacillus subtilis (240 aa), FASTA scores: opt: 594, E(): 2.3e-33, (41.0% i [...]

Catalase-peroxidase-peroxynitritase T KatG; Bifunctional enzyme with both catalase and broad-spectrum peroxidase activity, oxidizing various electron donors including NADP(H). Protects M.tuberculosis against toxic reactive oxygen species (ROS) including hydrogen peroxide as well as organic peroxides and thus contributes to its survival within host macrophages by countering the phagocyte oxidative burst. Also displays efficient peroxynitritase activity, which may help the bacterium to persist in macrophages. Catalyzes the oxidative activation of the antitubercular pro- drug isoniazid (I [...]

Probable transcriptional regulatory protein WhiB-like WhiB7; The apo- but not holo-form probably binds DNA (By similarity). Acts as a transcriptional regulator. Probably redox- responsive. Upon overproduction at least 10 other genes are up- regulated, among them are Rv1258c, Rv1988, Rv2301, Rv2416c, Rv2725c and whiB7 itself. Probably redox-responsive. The apo-form has been shown to act as a protein disulfide reductase.

Probable esterase/lipase LipF; Hydrolyzes short-chain esters. Shows maximal activity with triacetin and p-nitrophenyl acetate.

Triacylglycerol lipase; Responsible for the utilization of stored long-chain triacylglycerol (TG) during dormancy and reactivation stage of the infection cycle. Catalyzes the hydrolysis of long-chain triacylglycerol with high specific activity; In the C-terminal section; belongs to the 'GDXG' lipolytic enzyme family.

Triacylglycerol lipase; Responsible for the utilization of stored long-chain triacylglycerol (TG) during dormancy and reactivation stage of the infection cycle. Catalyzes the hydrolysis of long-chain triacylglycerol with high specific activity; In the C-terminal section; belongs to the 'GDXG' lipolytic enzyme family.

Probable esterase/lipase LipF; Hydrolyzes short-chain esters. Shows maximal activity with triacetin and p-nitrophenyl acetate.

Triacylglycerol lipase; Responsible for the utilization of stored long-chain triacylglycerol (TG) during dormancy and reactivation stage of the infection cycle. Catalyzes the hydrolysis of long-chain triacylglycerol with high specific activity; In the C-terminal section; belongs to the 'GDXG' lipolytic enzyme family.

Triacylglycerol synthase (diacylglycerol acyltransferase) Tgs1; Catalyzes the terminal and only committed step in triacylglycerol synthesis by using diacylglycerol and fatty acyl CoA as substrates. Required for storage lipid synthesis (Probable).

Rv0757, (MTCY369.02), len: 247 aa. Possible phoP,two component system response phosphate regulon transcriptional regulator (see citations below), highly similar to various transcriptional regulators e.g. CAC32360.1|AL583945 putative two component system response regulator from Streptomyces coelicolor (271 aa); T45446 probable two-component response regulator from Mycobacterium leprae (253 aa); and similar to phoP proteins e.g. P13792|PHOP_BACSU alkaline phosphatase synthesis transcription regulatory protein from Bacillus subtilis (240 aa), FASTA scores: opt: 594, E(): 2.3e-33, (41.0% i [...]

Two component transcriptional regulatory protein DevR (probably LuxR/UhpA-family); Member of the two-component regulatory system DevR/DevS (also called DosR/DosS) involved in onset of the dormancy response. Regulates an approximately 48-member regulon. When phosphorylated binds and activates the promoter of DevR regulon genes in response to hypoxia. The presence of target DNA increases stability of phospho-DevR in vitro. Activates its own transcription under hypoxic but not aerobic conditions, probably binds as a dimer to tandem binding sites within the devR and hspX promoters. Accepts [...]

Rv0757, (MTCY369.02), len: 247 aa. Possible phoP,two component system response phosphate regulon transcriptional regulator (see citations below), highly similar to various transcriptional regulators e.g. CAC32360.1|AL583945 putative two component system response regulator from Streptomyces coelicolor (271 aa); T45446 probable two-component response regulator from Mycobacterium leprae (253 aa); and similar to phoP proteins e.g. P13792|PHOP_BACSU alkaline phosphatase synthesis transcription regulatory protein from Bacillus subtilis (240 aa), FASTA scores: opt: 594, E(): 2.3e-33, (41.0% i [...]

Catalase-peroxidase-peroxynitritase T KatG; Bifunctional enzyme with both catalase and broad-spectrum peroxidase activity, oxidizing various electron donors including NADP(H). Protects M.tuberculosis against toxic reactive oxygen species (ROS) including hydrogen peroxide as well as organic peroxides and thus contributes to its survival within host macrophages by countering the phagocyte oxidative burst. Also displays efficient peroxynitritase activity, which may help the bacterium to persist in macrophages. Catalyzes the oxidative activation of the antitubercular pro- drug isoniazid (I [...]