Reaction: rifampicin + NAD(P)H + O2 = 2-hydroxyrifampicin + NAD(P)+ + H2O
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Glossary: rifampicin = (2S,12Z,14E,16S,17S,18R,19R,20R,21S,22R,23S,24E)-5,6,9,17,19-pentahydroxy-23-methoxy-2,4,12,16,18,20,22-heptamethyl-8-{[(E)-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)imino]methyl}-1,11-dioxo-1,2-dihydro-2,7-(epoxypentadeca-1,11,13-trienoimino)nathpho[2,1-b]furan-21-yl acetate
Other name(s): RIF-O; ROX; RIFMO; rifampicin:NAD(P)H:oxygen oxidoreductase (2'-N-hydroxyrifampicin-forming) (incorrect)
Systematic name: rifampicin:NAD(P)H:oxygen oxidoreductase (C2-hydroxyrifampicin-forming; ring-cleaving)
Comments: The enzyme has been found in a variety of environmental bacteria, notably Rhodococcus, Nocardia, and Streptomyces. It hydroxylates C-2 of rifampicin leading to its macro-ring cleaving.
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References:
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