The enzyme is heterologously expressed in Saccharomyces cerevisiae and purified to >90% homogeneity . Critical production parameters:
The recombinant enzyme is primarily used in:
ELISA-based assays for studying tRNA modification mechanisms .
Structural biology: Crystallization studies to resolve catalytic mechanisms of pseudouridylation.
Biotechnological tooling: Exploration of thermostable RNA-modifying enzymes for industrial processes .
T. neapolitana TruA shares 74% DNA homology with Thermotoga maritima , but its recombinant form distinguishes itself through:
Despite commercial availability, peer-reviewed studies on recombinant T. neapolitana TruA remain sparse. Priorities for future work include:
Kinetic profiling under varying pH and temperature conditions.
Structural elucidation to compare with mesophilic pseudouridine synthases.
Biotechnological integration into synthetic biology platforms for RNA engineering.
KEGG: tna:CTN_1157
STRING: 309803.CTN_1157