Open conformation of human DOPA decarboxylase reveals the mechanism of PLP addition to Group II decarboxylases.
Giardina, G., Montioli, R., Gianni, S., Cellini, B., Paiardini, A., Voltattorni, C.B., Cutruzzola, F.(2011) Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 108: 20514-20519
- PubMed: 22143761 
- DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1111456108
- Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
3RBL, 3RBF, 3RCH - PubMed Abstract: 
DOPA decarboxylase, the dimeric enzyme responsible for the synthesis of neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin, is involved in severe neurological diseases such as Parkinson disease, schizophrenia, and depression. Binding of the pyridoxal-5'-phosphate ...