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Structural basis for carbon dioxide binding by 2-ketopropyl coenzyme M oxidoreductase/carboxylase

The structure of 2-ketopropyl coenzyme M oxidoreductase/carboxylase (2-KPCC) has been determined in a state in which CO 2 is observed providing insights into the mechanism of carboxylation. In the substrate encapsulated state of the enzyme, CO 2 is bound at the base of a narrow hydrophobic substrate...

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Published in:FEBS letters 2011-02, Vol.585 (3), p.459-464
Main Authors: Pandey, Arti S., Mulder, David W., Ensign, Scott A., Peters, John W.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The structure of 2-ketopropyl coenzyme M oxidoreductase/carboxylase (2-KPCC) has been determined in a state in which CO 2 is observed providing insights into the mechanism of carboxylation. In the substrate encapsulated state of the enzyme, CO 2 is bound at the base of a narrow hydrophobic substrate access channel. The base of the channel is demarcated by a transition from a hydrophobic to hydrophilic environment where CO 2 is located in position for attack on the carbanion of the ketopropyl group of the substrate to ultimately produce acetoacetate. This binding mode effectively discriminates against H 2O and prevents protonation of the ketopropyl leaving group. 2-KPCC binds to 2-KPCC by x-ray crystallography ( View interaction)
ISSN:0014-5793
1873-3468
DOI:10.1016/j.febslet.2010.12.035