7pfs | pdb_00007pfs
Crystal structure of ERAP2 aminopeptidase in complex with phosphinic pseudotripeptide ((1R)-1-Amino-3-phenylpropyl){2-([1,1:3,1-terphenyl]-5-ylmethyl)-3-[((2S)-1-amino-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl)-amino]-3-oxopropyl}phosphinic acid
Structural highlights
FunctionERAP2_HUMAN Aminopeptidase that plays a central role in peptide trimming, a step required for the generation of most HLA class I-binding peptides. Peptide trimming is essential to customize longer precursor peptides to fit them to the correct length required for presentation on MHC class I molecules. Preferentially hydrolyzes the basic residues Arg and Lys.[1] [2] [3] Publication Abstract from PubMedEndoplasmic reticulum aminopeptidase 2 (ERAP2) is an intracellular enzyme involved in the processing of antigenic peptides intended for presentation by major histocompatibility complex class I (MHCI) molecules. Because of its role in regulating immune responses, ERAP2 is an emerging pharmacological target. Phosphinic pseudopeptides are potent transition-state analogue inhibitors of ERAP2. Previous structure-activity studies have revealed a complex but ambiguous relationship between the occupation of putative specificity pockets and the inhibitor efficacy. To address these problems, we solved crystal structures of ERAP2 in complex with two phosphinic pseudotripeptide inhibitors. Both compounds are found in the catalytic site in a canonical orientation for transition-state analogues and utilize the S1 and S2' pockets in a similar fashion. Strikingly, their P1' side chains exhibit different orientations and make interactions with distinct shallow pockets near the ERAP2 active site. These structures suggest that S1' pocket usage in ERAP2 may be inhibitor-dependent and constitute useful starting templates for the further optimization of this class of compounds. Inhibitor-Dependent Usage of the S1' Specificity Pocket of ER Aminopeptidase 2.,Mpakali A, Georgiadis D, Stratikos E, Giastas P ACS Med Chem Lett. 2022 Jan 13;13(2):218-224. doi:, 10.1021/acsmedchemlett.1c00582. eCollection 2022 Feb 10. PMID:35178178[4] From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. See AlsoReferences
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