Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-14 23:01:04 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:05:00 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0005388
Metabolite Identification
Common NameCoenzyme F420
DescriptionCoenzyme F420 is a coenzyme belonging to the class of flavin-like compounds and is recognized as a crucial electron carrier in methane-generating metabolism. This metabolite plays a significant role in various microbial physiologies, particularly in methanogenesis, where it facilitates the conversion of substrates into methane. Studies have shown that coenzyme F420 activity can be influenced by environmental factors, as evidenced by a 6-fold increase in its levels alongside enhanced enzymatic activities in microbial communities (PMID:40897214 ). Additionally, metagenomic analyses have highlighted its involvement in acetate production through glycolysis and its association with key enzymes in hydrogenotrophic methanogenesis (PMID:40158865 ). The biosynthetic pathways of coenzyme F420 have been linked to specific prokaryotic organisms, such as Methanosarcina horonobensis, emphasizing its evolutionary significance (PMID:40051064 ). Furthermore, coenzyme F420 has been identified as a bioindicator of microbial health and activity, with its fluorescence serving as a marker for nutrient limitations in various environments (PMID:39373497 ). Overall, coenzyme F420 is not only vital for methane production but also holds promise for applications in industrial, medical, and environmental fields (PMID:39892156 ).
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Molecular FormulaC29H36N5O18P
Average Mass773.598
Monoisotopic Mass773.179296337
IUPAC Name2-[(4-carboxy-4-{[2-({[(5-{2,4-dihydroxy-8-oxo-8H,10H-pyrimido[4,5-b]quinolin-10-yl}-2,3,4-trihydroxypentyl)oxy](hydroxy)phosphoryl}oxy)-1-hydroxypropylidene]amino}-1-hydroxybutylidene)amino]pentanedioic acid
Traditional Name2-({4-carboxy-4-[(2-{[(5-{2,4-dihydroxy-8-oxopyrimido[4,5-b]quinolin-10-yl}-2,3,4-trihydroxypentyl)oxy(hydroxy)phosphoryl]oxy}-1-hydroxypropylidene)amino]-1-hydroxybutylidene}amino)pentanedioic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
CC(OP(O)(=O)OCC(O)C(O)C(O)CN1C2=CC(=O)C=CC2=CC2=C1N=C(O)N=C2O)C(O)=NC(CCC(O)=NC(CCC(O)=O)C(O)=O)C(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C29H36N5O18P/c1-12(25(42)31-17(28(46)47)4-6-21(38)30-16(27(44)45)5-7-22(39)40)52-53(49,50)51-11-20(37)23(41)19(36)10-34-18-9-14(35)3-2-13(18)8-15-24(34)32-29(48)33-26(15)43/h2-3,8-9,12,16-17,19-20,23,36-37,41H,4-7,10-11H2,1H3,(H,30,38)(H,31,42)(H,39,40)(H,44,45)(H,46,47)(H,49,50)(H2,32,33,43,48)
InChI KeyXXFFZHQKSZLLIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N