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The bifunctional architecture of TDM enables both substrate catalysis and channeling in Paracoccus.

BiologyScienceApr 22, 2026score 0.173 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances
This thread discusses a scientific study on the structure and function of trimethylamine N-oxide demethylase (TDM) from Paracoccus, focusing on its bifunctional architecture and role in substrate catalysis and channeling. The study's findings are reviewed and responded to by authors and reviewers, highlighting its significance in understanding TMAO and TMA metabolism in human gut microbiota.

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The bifunctional architecture of TDM enables both substrate catalysis and channeling in Paracoccus.
Parent: BiologyEntity: Trimethylamine N-oxide demethylase (TDM)Impact: positiveDate: Apr 22, 2026Target: The bifunctional architecture of TDM enables both substrate catalysis and channeling in Paracoccus.

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Bifunctional Architecture Enables Substrate Catalysis and Channeling in Paracoccus TMAO Demethylase hypothes.is/a/I6V0YD42EfGSxpsmrJTBeQ **Reviewer #1 (Public review):** Summary: Thach et al. report on the structure and function of trimethylamine N-oxide demethylase (TDM). They identify a novel complex assembly composed of multiple TDM monomers and obtain high-resolution…
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Bifunctional Architecture Enables Substrate Catalysis and Channeling in Paracoccus TMAO Demethylase hypothes.is/a/IzkEVj42EfGQSv_ZtIkm_w **Author response:** The following is the authors’ response to the original reviews. > **Public Reviews:** > > **Reviewer #1 (Public review):** > > Summary: > > Thach et al. report on the structure and function of trimethylamine N-oxide demethylase…
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Bifunctional Architecture Enables Substrate Catalysis and Channeling in Paracoccus TMAO Demethylase hypothes.is/a/I3QLbj42EfGsDdsxlOe5IQ **Reviewer #2 (Public review):** Summary: The manuscript reports a cryo-EM structure of TMAO demethylase from Paracoccus sp. This is an important enzyme in the metabolism of trimethylamine oxide (TMAO) and trimethylamine (TMA) in human gut…
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