Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-05 23:20:17 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:35 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0054597
Metabolite Identification
Common NameN(5)-hydroxy-L-ornithine
DescriptionN(5)-hydroxy-L-ornithine is a member of the amino acid class, specifically a hydroxylated derivative of L-ornithine. Its chemical structure features a hydroxyl group attached to the nitrogen at the N(5) position of the ornithine backbone, which is a key component in various metabolic pathways. This metabolite is synthesized through the action of the flavoprotein VbsO, which functions as an l-ornithine N(5)-hydroxylase, initiating the hydroxylation process. Subsequently, the enzyme VbsA catalyzes the transfer of (R)-3-hydroxybutyryl from a CoA thioester to N(5)-hydroxyornithine, resulting in the formation of N(5)-((R)-3-hydroxybutyryl)-N(5)-hydroxy-L-ornithine. This compound is involved in the biosynthetic pathways of certain natural products, contributing to the chemical diversity of secondary metabolites in various organisms. The enzymatic processes that produce N(5)-hydroxy-L-ornithine highlight its role in the intricate network of amino acid metabolism and its potential implications in biochemical research. (PMID:19778043 )
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
N(5)-Hydroxy-L-ornithineChEBI
DL-2-amino-5-Hydroxylaminopentanoic acidMeSH
delta-N-HydroxyornithineMeSH
Omega-N-hydroxyornithineMeSH
Molecular FormulaC5H12N2O3
Average Mass148.1604
Monoisotopic Mass148.08479226
IUPAC Name(2S)-2-amino-5-(hydroxyamino)pentanoic acid
Traditional Name(2S)-2-amino-5-(hydroxyamino)pentanoic acid
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@](N)(CCCNO)C(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C5H12N2O3/c6-4(5(8)9)2-1-3-7-10/h4,7,10H,1-3,6H2,(H,8,9)/t4-/m0/s1
InChI KeyOZMJDTPATROLQC-BYPYZUCNSA-N