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Structure of Apo- and Monometalated Forms of NDM-1—A Highly Potent Carbapenem-Hydrolyzing Metallo-β-Lactamase

Journal Article · · PLoS ONE
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  1. Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States). Biosciences. Midwest Center for Structural Genomics and Structural Biology; DOE/OSTI
  2. Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
  3. Texas A & M Univ., College Station, TX (United States). Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics
  4. Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States). Biosciences. Midwest Center for Structural Genomics and Structural Biology
  5. Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States). Biosciences. Midwest Center for Structural Genomics and Structural Biology; Univ. of Chicago, IL (United States). Dept. of Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology

The New Delhi Metallo-b-lactamase (NDM-1) gene makes multiple pathogenic microorganisms resistant to all known blactam antibiotics. The rapid emergence of NDM-1 has been linked to mobile plasmids that move between different strains resulting in world-wide dissemination. Biochemical studies revealed that NDM-1 is capable of efficiently hydrolyzing a wide range of b-lactams, including many carbapenems considered as ‘‘last resort’’ antibiotics. The crystal structures of metal-free apo- and monozinc forms of NDM-1 presented here revealed an enlarged and flexible active site of class B1 metallo-blactamase. This site is capable of accommodating many b-lactam substrates by having many of the catalytic residues on flexible loops, which explains the observed extended spectrum activity of this zinc dependent b-lactamase. Indeed, five loops contribute ‘‘keg’’ residues in the active site including side chains involved in metal binding. Loop 1 in particular, shows conformational flexibility, apparently related to the acceptance and positioning of substrates for cleavage by a zinc-activated water molecule.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Biological and Environmental Research (BER). Biological Systems Science Division
Grant/Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
1627473
Journal Information:
PLoS ONE, Journal Name: PLoS ONE Journal Issue: 9 Vol. 6; ISSN 1932-6203
Publisher:
Public Library of ScienceCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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