A Structural View of the Action of Escherichia Coli (Lacz) Beta-Galactosidase
Juers, D.H., Heightman, T.D., Vasella, A., McCarter, J.D., Mackenzie, L., Withers, S.G., Matthews, B.W.(2001) Biochemistry 40: 14781-14794
- PubMed: 11732897 
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/bi011727i
- Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
1JYN, 1JYV, 1JYW, 1JYX, 1JZ2, 1JZ3, 1JZ4, 1JZ5, 1JZ6, 1JZ7, 1JZ8, 4V44, 4V45 - PubMed Abstract: 
The structures of a series of complexes designed to mimic intermediates along the reaction coordinate for beta-galactosidase are presented. These complexes clarify and enhance previous proposals regarding the catalytic mechanism. The nucleophile, Glu537, is seen to covalently bind to the galactosyl moiety ...