6Z68

A novel metagenomic alpha/beta-fold esterase


Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 1.35 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.184 
  • R-Value Work: 0.138 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.138 

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Literature

Crystal structures of a novel family IV esterase in free and substrate-bound form.

Hoppner, A.Bollinger, A.Kobus, S.Thies, S.Coscolin, C.Ferrer, M.Jaeger, K.E.Smits, S.H.J.

(2021) FEBS J 288: 3570-3584

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/febs.15680
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    6Z68, 6Z69

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    Bacterial lipolytic enzymes of family IV are homologs of the mammalian hormone-sensitive lipases (HSL) and have been successfully used for various biotechnological applications. The broad substrate specificity and ability for enantio-, regio-, and stereoselective hydrolysis are remarkable features of enzymes from this class. Many crystal structures are available for esterases and lipases, but structures of enzyme-substrate or enzyme-inhibitor complexes are less frequent although important to understand the molecular basis of enzyme-substrate interaction and to rationalize biochemical enzyme characteristics. Here, we report on the structures of a novel family IV esterase isolated from a metagenomic screen, which shows a broad substrate specificity. We solved the crystal structures in the apo form and with a bound substrate analogue at 1.35 and 1.81 Å resolution, respectively. This enzyme named PtEst1 hydrolyzed more than 60 out 96 structurally different ester substrates thus being substrate promiscuous. Its broad substrate specificity is in accord with a large active site cavity, which is covered by an α-helical cap domain. The substrate analogue methyl 4-methylumbelliferyl hexylphosphonate was rapidly hydrolyzed by the enzyme leading to a complete inactivation caused by covalent binding of phosphinic acid to the catalytic serine. Interestingly, the alcohol leaving group 4-methylumbelliferone was found remaining in the active site cavity, and additionally, a complete inhibitor molecule was found at the cap domain next to the entrance of the substrate tunnel. This unique situation allowed gaining valuable insights into the role of the cap domain for enzyme-substrate interaction of esterases belonging to family IV. DATABASE: Structural data of PtEst1 are available in the worldwide protein data bank (https://www.rcsb.org) under the accession codes: 6Z68 (apo-PtEst1) and 6Z69 (PtEst1-inhibitor complex).


  • Organizational Affiliation

    Center for Structural Studies, Heinrich-Heine-University, Düsseldorf, Germany.


Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
Acetyl esterase/lipase
A, B
376Pseudonocardia thermophilaMutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: SAMN05443637_118146
UniProt
Find proteins for A0A1M6Y2K1 (Pseudonocardia thermophila)
Explore A0A1M6Y2K1 
Go to UniProtKB:  A0A1M6Y2K1
Entity Groups  
Sequence Clusters30% Identity50% Identity70% Identity90% Identity95% Identity100% Identity
UniProt GroupA0A1M6Y2K1
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Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 1.35 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.184 
  • R-Value Work: 0.138 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.138 
  • Space Group: P 21 2 21
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 58.71α = 90
b = 77.19β = 90
c = 162.51γ = 90
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
REFMACrefinement
PDB_EXTRACTdata extraction
Auto-Rickshawphasing
XDSdata scaling
XDSdata reduction

Structure Validation

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Entry History 

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Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2020-12-30
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2021-06-16
    Changes: Database references
  • Version 1.2: 2024-05-15
    Changes: Data collection, Database references