Abstract
The structural basis for b-glucosidase inhibition by cyclophellitol is demonstrated using X-ray crystallography, enzyme kinetics and mass spectrometry. The natural product was shown to bind by a covalent bond in the active site of the enzyme. This bond is formed by ring-opening of the epoxide in cyclophellitol with a carboxylic acid from the enzyme.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 3 |
Pages (from-to) | 444-446 |
ISSN | 1477-0520 |
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Publication status | Published - 2007 |