Structural and Biochemical Evidence for a Boat-Like Transition State in Beta-Mannosidases.
Tailford, L.E., Offen, W.A., Smith, N.L., Dumon, C., Morland, C., Gratien, J., Heck, M.P., Stick, R.V., Bleriot, Y., Vasella, A., Gilbert, H.J., Davies, G.J.(2008) Nat Chem Biol 4: 306
- PubMed: 18408714 
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/nchembio.81
- Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
2VJX, 2VL4, 2VMF, 2VO5, 2VOT, 2VQT, 2VQU, 2VR4 - PubMed Abstract: 
Enzyme inhibition through mimicry of the transition state is a major area for the design of new therapeutic agents. Emerging evidence suggests that many retaining glycosidases that are active on alpha- or beta-mannosides harness unusual B2,5 (boat) transition states ...