Structure of the Covalent Adduct Formed Between Mycobacterium tuberculosis beta-Lactamase and Clavulanate
The intrinsic resistance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to the {beta}-lactam class of antibiotics arises from a chromosomally encoded, extended spectrum, class A {beta}-lactamase, BlaC. Herein, we report the X-ray crystallographic structure of BlaC inhibited with clavulanate at a resolution of 1.7 Angstroms with an R-factor value of 0.180 and R-free value of 0.212 for the m/z +154 clavulanate-derived fragment observed in the active site. Structural evidence reveals the presence of hydrogen bonds to the C1 carbonyl along with a coplanar arrangement of C1, C2, C3, and N4, which favors enolization to generate a trans-a, {beta}-eneamine, stabilizing the +154 adduct from hydrolysis. The irreversible inhibition of BlaC suggests that treatment of M. tuberculosis with a combination of a {beta}-lactam antibiotic and clavulanate may lead to rapid bactericidal activity.
- Research Organization:
- Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) National Synchrotron Light Source
- Sponsoring Organization:
- Doe - Office Of Science
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-98CH10886
- OSTI ID:
- 959815
- Report Number(s):
- BNL--82801-2009-JA
- Journal Information:
- Biochemistry, Journal Name: Biochemistry Vol. 47; ISSN 0006-2960; ISSN BICHAW
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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