Lysine Biosynthesis in Bacteria: A Metallodesuccinylase as a Potential Antimicrobial Target

Authors

Danuta Gillner, Loyola University Chicago
Daniel P. Becker, Loyola University ChicagoFollow
Richard C. Holz, Marquette UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-2013

Source Publication

Journal of Biological Inorganic Biochemistry

Source ISSN

0949-8257

Abstract

In this review, we summarize the recent literature on dapE-encoded N-succinyl-l,l-diaminopimelic acid desuccinylase (DapE) enzymes, with an emphasis on structure–function studies that provide insight into the catalytic mechanism. Crystallographic data have also provided insight into residues that might be involved in substrate and hence inhibitor recognition and binding. These data have led to the design and synthesis of several new DapE inhibitors, which are described along with what is known about how inhibitors interact with the active site of DapE enzymes, including the efficacy of a moderately strong DapE inhibitor.

Comments

Accepted version. Journal of Biological Inorganic Chemistry. Vol. 18, No. 2 (February 2013): 155-163. DOI. © 2013 Springer. Used with permission.

Richard C. Holz was affiliated with Loyola University-Chicago at the time of publication.

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Recommended Citation

Gillner, Danuta; Becker, Daniel P.; and Holz, Richard C., "Lysine Biosynthesis in Bacteria: A Metallodesuccinylase as a Potential Antimicrobial Target" (2013). Chemistry Faculty Research and Publications. 291.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/chem_fac/291