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Snapshot of a reaction intermediate: analysis of benzoylformate decarboxylase in complex with a benzoylphosphonate inhibitor

Authors :
Brandt, Gabriel S.
Kneen, Malea M.
Chakraborty, Sumit
Baykal, Ahmet T.
Nemeria, Natalia
Yep, Alejandra
Ruby, David I.
Petsko, Gregory A.
Kenyon, George L.
McLeish, Michael J.
Jordan, Frank
Ringe, Dagmar
Source :
Biochemistry. April 21, 2009, Vol. 48 Issue 15, 3247-3257
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The various mechanisms involved in the reaction of benzoylformate decarboxylase (BFDC) with methyl benzoylphosphonate (MBP) inhibitors are discussed. The reaction is shown to lead to the formation of a tetrahedral adduct C2[alpha]-mandelyl-thiamin diphosphate.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00062960
Volume :
48
Issue :
15
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Biochemistry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.200994360