4mhu
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Crystal structure of EctD from S. alaskensis with bound Fe
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Structural highlights
FunctionECTD_SPHAL Involved in the biosynthesis of 5-hydroxyectoine, called compatible solute, which helps organisms to survive extreme osmotic stress by acting as a highly soluble organic osmolyte. Catalyzes the 2-oxoglutarate-dependent selective hydroxylation of L-ectoine to yield (4S,5S)-5-hydroxyectoine.[1] [2] See AlsoReferences
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