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MoaE family. Members of this family are involved in biosynthesis of the molybdenum cofactor (Moco), an essential cofactor for a diverse group of redox enzymes. Moco biosynthesis is an evolutionarily conserved pathway present in eubacteria, archaea and eukaryotes. Moco contains a tricyclic pyranopterin, termed molybdopterin (MPT), which carries the cis-dithiolene group responsible for molybdenum ligation. This dithiolene group is generated by MPT synthase in the second major step in Moco biosynthesis. MPT synthase is a heterotetramer consisting of two large (MoaE) and two small (MoaD) subunits.
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