Reaction: (S)-methylmalonyl-CoA + Na+[side 1] + H=[side 2] = propanoyl-CoA + CO2 + Na+[side 2]
Other name(s): methylmalonyl-coenzyme A decarboxylase (ambiguous); (S)-2-methyl-3-oxopropanoyl-CoA carboxy-lyase (incorrect); (S)-methylmalonyl-CoA carboxy-lyase (ambiguous)
Systematic name: (S)-methylmalonyl-CoA carboxy-lyase (propanoyl-CoA-forming, sodium-transporting)
Comments: This bacterial enzyme couples the decarboxylation of (S)-methylmalonyl-CoA to propanoyl-CoA to the vectorial transport of Na+ across the cytoplasmic membrane, thereby creating a sodium ion motive force that is used for ATP synthesis. It is a membrane-associated biotin protein and is strictly dependent on sodium ions for activity.
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References:
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