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'''11 August 2010:''' ''A new look.'' Today we upgraded the [http://www.mediawiki.org/ MediaWiki] software that runs ''CAZypedia's'' and switched the default interface to the shiny new [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Vector Vector skin], which you may have already noticed on [http://www.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia].  Let us know if you find any problems with the new layout [[Special:Contact|here]].  <small>''(If preferred, CAZypedians can actually still use the old default skin, Monobook, by logging in and changing their user preferences.)''</small>
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'''19 July 2024:''' ''Chalk-up one more for the GTs!'' The '''[[Glycosyltransferase Family 47]]''' page joined the small group of [[Curator Approved]] [[Glycosyltransferase Families]] pages in ''CAZypedia'' today. This entry was [[author]]ed by Ph.D. students '''[[User:Daniel Tehrani|Daniel Tehrani]]''' and '''[[User:Charlie Corulli|Charlie Corulli]]''', and [[Responsible Curator|Curated]] by '''[[User:Breeanna Urbanowicz|Breeanna Urbanowicz]]''' with input from '''[https://ccrc.uga.edu/team/kelley-moremen/ Kelley Moremen]'''Widely represented in plants, '''[[GT47]]''' members are anomer-[[inverting]] [[glycosyltransferases]], which are involved in the biosynthesis of several cell wall matrix polysaccharides.  Representatives from mammals are involved in heparin biosynthesis.  Correspondingly, members of [[GH47]] have diverse substrate specificities, including the transfer of both anionic and neutral monosaccharides to polysaccharides.  ''This is a great example where two keen Ph.D. students worked with their supervisors to create a valuable page for the scientific community. We encourage others to follow their lead, on your favorite family!''
 
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'''10 August 2010:''' ''A bit of extra polishing:'' [[Responsible Curator|Curator]] and [[Author]] '''[[User:Harry Gilbert|Harry Gilbert]]''' has now touched-up and further improved the '''[[Glycoside Hydrolase Family 43]]''' &alpha;-L-arabinofuranosidase/&beta;-D-xylosidase page, which was [[Curator Approved]] back in November 2009.
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'''9 July 2024:''' ''Yet another new family of beta-1,2-glucan-active enzymes!'' Today, '''[[User:Masahiro Nakajima|Masahiro Nakajima]]''' [[Curator Approved]] the '''[[Glycoside Hydrolase Family 186]]''' page by '''[[User:Sei Motouchi|Sei Motouchi]]'''. '''[[GH186]]''' is a family of anomer-[[inverting]] enzymes from bacteria, members of which are specific for beta-1,2-glucans.  Intriguingly, although some [[GH186]] members work as classic [[glycoside hydrolases]], others perform transglycosylation by wrapping the sugar chain around in the active-site, to position the 6-OH group of a terminal glucosyl unit for direct attack.  Also notable, [[GH186]] members appear to use an extended chain of water molecules to relay acceptor deprotonation by the [[general base]] residue, ''i.e.'' a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grotthuss_mechanism Grotthuss mechanism]. ''Check out the '''[[GH186]]''' page to learn more about these interesting enzymes, and make sure to see the [[GH189]], [[GH144]], and [[GH162]] pages from this same group.''
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'''22 July 2010:''' ''Number 60!'' Today ''CAZypedia'' chalks-up its 60th [[Curator Approved]] [[Glycoside Hydrolase Families|Glycoside Hydrolase Family]] family page, '''[[Glycoside Hydrolase Family 116|GH116]]''' by [[Author]] '''[[User:Beatrice Cobucci-Ponzano|Beatrice Cobucci-Ponzano]]''' and [[Responsible Curator]] '''[[User: Marco Moracci| Marco Moracci]]'''.  '''[[Glycoside Hydrolase Family 116|GH116]]''' is a brand-new beta-glycosidase family, which was created after a seminal publication by the Neapolitan group in ''The Journal of Biological Chemistry'' '''very''' recently (in print July 2...check the '''[[GH116]]''' page for more details!).
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'''2 May 2024:''' ''CBDs I to X... A major milestone!'' '''CBM families 1 to 10 are now complete!''' These are the old CBD (cellulose-binding domain) families, which used to have roman numerals as part of their nomenclature. A special thank you to all the authors and responsible curators who have contributed to this major milestone. Go have a peek at each of these old school families on their respective ''CAZypedia'' pages: '''[[CBM1]], [[CBM2]], [[CBM3]], [[CBM4]], [[CBM5]], [[CBM6]], [[CBM7]], [[CBM8]], [[CBM9]], and [[CBM10]]'''.  
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'''8 July 2010:''' ''CAZypedia breaks new ground:''  ''CAZypedia'' has made its first foray into the world of glycosyltransferases with the '''[[Glycosyltransferase Family 42|GT42 page]]''' by '''[[User:Warren Wakarchuk|Warren Wakarchuk]]'''.  The [[Glycosyltransferase Families]] are still very much in a beta test stage, and we welcome input and ideas on the format of these pages.
 
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'''30 June 2010:''' ''Mirjam does it again:''  [[Responsible Curator]] '''[[User:Mirjam Czjzek|Mirjam Czjzek]]''' has just finished-off the '''[[Glycoside Hydrolase Family 50]]''' beta-agarase page.  '''[[GH50]]''' is a family in [[Glycoside_hydrolases#Sequence-based_classification|Clan]] GH-A, so although not much has been experimentally determined in this family (thus making it a rather small page), a lot can be inferred.  '''[[User:Mirjam Czjzek|Mirjam ]]''' is [[CAZypedia:Assigned pages|in charge of 4 GH pages right now]], and '''[[GH50]]''' is the third she and her co-authors have completed to-date.  Thanks Mirjam!
 
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'''29 June 2010:''' ''A classic cellulase family:''  The '''[[Glycoside Hydrolase Family 7]]''' page by '''[[User:Jerry Stahlberg|Jerry Ståhlberg]]''', which has been essentially [http://www.cazypedia.org/index.php?title=Glycoside_Hydrolase_Family_7&action=history complete for some time now], has recently been upgraded [[Curator Approved]] status; a link from the [http://www.cazy.org/GH7.html CAZy DB] will soon follow.  Notably, '''[[GH7]]''' contains classic cellobiohydrolases and endo-glucanases, which are the focus of much attention these days for the saccharification of cellulose for biofuels.
 
 
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Latest revision as of 09:56, 22 July 2024

19 July 2024: Chalk-up one more for the GTs! The Glycosyltransferase Family 47 page joined the small group of Curator Approved Glycosyltransferase Families pages in CAZypedia today. This entry was authored by Ph.D. students Daniel Tehrani and Charlie Corulli, and Curated by Breeanna Urbanowicz with input from Kelley Moremen. Widely represented in plants, GT47 members are anomer-inverting glycosyltransferases, which are involved in the biosynthesis of several cell wall matrix polysaccharides. Representatives from mammals are involved in heparin biosynthesis. Correspondingly, members of GH47 have diverse substrate specificities, including the transfer of both anionic and neutral monosaccharides to polysaccharides. This is a great example where two keen Ph.D. students worked with their supervisors to create a valuable page for the scientific community. We encourage others to follow their lead, on your favorite family!


9 July 2024: Yet another new family of beta-1,2-glucan-active enzymes! Today, Masahiro Nakajima Curator Approved the Glycoside Hydrolase Family 186 page by Sei Motouchi. GH186 is a family of anomer-inverting enzymes from bacteria, members of which are specific for beta-1,2-glucans. Intriguingly, although some GH186 members work as classic glycoside hydrolases, others perform transglycosylation by wrapping the sugar chain around in the active-site, to position the 6-OH group of a terminal glucosyl unit for direct attack. Also notable, GH186 members appear to use an extended chain of water molecules to relay acceptor deprotonation by the general base residue, i.e. a Grotthuss mechanism. Check out the GH186 page to learn more about these interesting enzymes, and make sure to see the GH189, GH144, and GH162 pages from this same group.


2 May 2024: CBDs I to X... A major milestone! CBM families 1 to 10 are now complete! These are the old CBD (cellulose-binding domain) families, which used to have roman numerals as part of their nomenclature. A special thank you to all the authors and responsible curators who have contributed to this major milestone. Go have a peek at each of these old school families on their respective CAZypedia pages: CBM1, CBM2, CBM3, CBM4, CBM5, CBM6, CBM7, CBM8, CBM9, and CBM10.