Crystal structure of the C67A mutant of isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase complexed with a mechanism-based irreversible inhibitor
Wouters, J., Oudjama, Y., Stalon, V., Droogmans, L., Poulter, C.D.(2004) Proteins 54: 216-221
- PubMed: 14696183 
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/prot.10573
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1OW2 - PubMed Abstract: 
Isopentenyl diphosphate:dimethylallyl diphosphate (IPP:DMAPP) isomerase is a key enzyme in the biosynthesis of isoprenoids. The mechanism of the isomerization reaction involves protonation of the unactivated carbon-carbon double bond in the substrate. Analysis of the 1.97 A crystal structure of the inactive C67A mutant of E. coli isopentenyl diphosphate:dimethylallyl diphosphate isomerase complexed with the mechanism-based inactivator 3,4-epoxy-3-methyl-1-butyl diphosphate is in agreement with an isomerization mechanism involving Glu 116, Tyr 104, and Cys 67. In particular, the results are consistent with a mechanism where Glu116 is involved in the protonation step and Cys67 in the elimination step.
Organizational Affiliation: 
Institut de Recherches Microbiologiques J.M. Wiame, Bruxelles, Belgium. [email protected]