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The Structure of the L-myo-inositol-1-phosphate Synthase-NAD[superscript +]-2-deoxy-D-glucitol 6-(E)-Vinylhomophosphonate Complex Demands a Revision of the Enzyme Mechanism

Journal Article · · J. Biol. Chem.
OSTI ID:1008749

1l-myo-inositol 1-phosphate (MIP) synthase catalyzes the conversion of D-glucose 6-phosphate to 1l-myo-inositol 1-phosphate, the first and rate-limiting step in the biosynthesis of all inositol-containing compounds. It involves an oxidation, enolization, intramolecular aldol cyclization, and reduction. Here we present the structure of MIP synthase in complex with NAD{sup +} and a high-affinity inhibitor, 2-deoxy-D-glucitol 6-(E)-vinylhomophosphonate. This structure reveals interactions between the enzyme active site residues and the inhibitor that are significantly different from that proposed for 2-deoxy-D-glucitol 6-phosphate in the previously published structure of MIP synthase-NAD{sup +}-2-deoxy-D-glucitol 6-phosphate. There are several other conformational changes in NAD{sup +} and the enzyme active site as well. Based on the new structural data, we propose a new and completely different mechanism for MIP synthase.

Research Organization:
Advanced Photon Source (APS), Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
1008749
Journal Information:
J. Biol. Chem., Journal Name: J. Biol. Chem. Journal Issue: (14) ; 04, 2004 Vol. 279; ISSN JBCHA3; ISSN 0021-9258
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
ENGLISH

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