2z37

Crystal structure of Brassica juncea chitinase catalytic module (Bjchi3)

spinqualitylabelsall models 2z37, resolution 1.53Å Show:Asymmetric Unit Biological Assembly Drag the structure with the mouse to rotate   Export Animated Image   Print3D Structural highlights 2z37 is a 4 chain structure with sequence from Brassica juncea. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA. For a guided tour on the structure components use FirstGlance. Related: 2z38, 2z39 Gene: Bjchi1 (Brassica juncea) Activity: Chitinase, with EC number 3.2.1.14 Resources: FirstGlance, OCA, RCSB, PDBsum Evolutionary Conservation Check, as determined by ConSurfDB. You may read the explanation of the method and the full data available from ConSurf. Publication Abstract from PubMed Brassica juncea chitinase is an endo-acting, pathogenesis-related protein that is classified into glycoside hydrolase family 19, with highest homology (50-60%) in its catalytic domain to class I plant chitinases. Here we report X-ray structures of the chitinase catalytic domain from wild-type (apo, as well as with chloride ions bound) and a Glu234Ala mutant enzyme, solved by molecular replacement and refined at 1.53, 1.8 and 1.7 A resolution, respectively. Confirming our earlier mutagenesis studies, the active-site residues are identified as Glu212 and Glu234. Glu212 is believed to be the catalytic acid in the reaction, whereas Glu234 is thought to have a dual role, both activating a water molecule in its attack on the anomeric carbon, and stabilizing the charged intermediate. The molecules in the various structures differ significantly in the conformation of a number of loops that border the active-site cleft. The differences suggest an opening and closing of the enzyme during the catalytic cycle. Chitin is expected to dock first near Glu212, which will protonate it. Conformational changes then bring Glu234 closer, allowing it to assist in the following steps. These observations provide important insights into catalysis in family 19 chitinases. Crystal structures of a family 19 chitinase from Brassica juncea show flexibility of binding cleft loops.,Ubhayasekera W, Tang CM, Ho SW, Berglund G, Bergfors T, Chye ML, Mowbray SL FEBS J. 2007 Jul;274(14):3695-703. Epub 2007 Jul 2. PMID:17608716 From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. See Also Chitinase

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