brenda-database

Query the BRENDA enzyme database via SOAP API for kinetic parameters and reaction equations.

783|65|Updated Feb 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/LeonChaoX/qinyan-academic-skills --skill brenda-database-leonchaox
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Skill: brenda-database
Source: https://github.com/LeonChaoX/qinyan-academic-skills/tree/main/skills/12-%E7%A7%91%E5%AD%A6%E6%95%B0%E6%8D%AE%E5%BA%93/brenda-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/LeonChaoX/qinyan-academic-skills --skill brenda-database-leonchaox

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires zeep, requests, pandas, matplotlib, seaborn, networkx, numpy, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the manual burden of hunting enzyme kinetic parameters and reaction details by enabling direct programmatic access to BRENDA and returning structured results for downstream biochemical analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Kinetic parameter retrieval (Km, kcat, Vmax when available): Query Michaelis constants and other kinetic fields by EC number, organism, substrate, and experimental conditions.
  • Reaction equation & substrate specificity lookup: Retrieve reaction equations and compare substrate affinities to support pathway reconstruction and enzyme selection.
  • Organism and condition-aware analysis: Summarize pH/temperature preferences and support cross-organism comparison for metabolic engineering decisions.
  • Practical workflows: Use common pipelines like finding enzymes for a substrate, comparing enzyme behavior across organisms, and assembling pathway step candidates.

Quick Start

Use the brenda-database skill to retrieve Km and reaction data for an enzyme EC number such as 1.1.1.1 and analyze results by organism or substrate.

Frequently Asked Questions about brenda-database

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I retrieve enzyme kinetic parameters like Km and kcat from BRENDA?

Retrieve enzyme kinetic parameters like Km and kcat from BRENDA by submitting authenticated SOAP API requests with specific EC numbers, organisms, and substrates, then parsing the structured response fields for downstream biochemical analysis.

Can I compare enzyme substrate specificity and pH temperature conditions across different organisms?

Compare enzyme substrate specificity and pH temperature conditions across organisms by querying BRENDA with organism-specific parameters, which extracts condition data to support cross-organism comparisons for metabolic engineering decisions.

What is the best way to find enzymes for a specific substrate in metabolic pathways?

Find enzymes for a specific substrate in metabolic pathways by performing a substrate-driven enzyme discovery query in BRENDA, which retrieves matching reaction equations and substrate affinities to assemble pathway step candidates.

Does retrieving BRENDA enzyme data via SOAP API require authentication credentials?

Retrieving BRENDA enzyme data via SOAP API requires authenticated SOAP requests, meaning you must provide valid credentials along with your EC number, organism, and substrate parameters to access the enzyme database.

How do I parse BRENDA-formatted fields for reaction equations and biochemical context?

Parse BRENDA-formatted fields for reaction equations and biochemical context by using the Skill's internal response parsing logic, which structures the SOAP API output into organized data for downstream analysis using pandas and networkx.