The amazing cN-II, the enzyme that keeps us busy

Nucleosides Nucleotides Nucleic Acids. 2022;41(3):239-246. doi: 10.1080/15257770.2021.1983828. Epub 2021 Oct 6.

Abstract

cN-II is a cytosolic 5'-nucleotidase with preference for IMP and GMP over AMP. The enzyme has been extensively studied over the last 20-30 years both for its enzymatic activity, structure, role in nucleotide metabolism and in cell biology, as well as in diseases. With the aim of highlighting the complexity of the enzyme, I will, as during PP21, present work from our group and others working on cN-II and its various roles and not give an exhaustive overview of new data.

Keywords: 5’-nucleotidase; Enzyme; diseases.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • 5'-Nucleotidase* / metabolism
  • Cytosol / metabolism

Substances

  • 5'-Nucleotidase