1w50
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Activity: | Memapsin 2, with EC number 3.4.23.46 | ||||||
Coordinates: | save as pdb, mmCIF, xml |
APO STRUCTURE OF BACE (BETA SECRETASE)
Overview
Human BACE, also known as beta-secretase, shows promise as a potential therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease. We determined the apo structure of BACE to 1.75 A, and a structure of a hydroxyethylamine inhibitor complex derived by soaking. These show significant active-site movements compared to previously described BACE structures. Additionally, the structures reveal two pockets that could be targeted by structure-based drug design.
About this Structure
1W50 is a Single protein structure of sequence from Homo sapiens. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA.
Reference
Apo and inhibitor complex structures of BACE (beta-secretase)., Patel S, Vuillard L, Cleasby A, Murray CW, Yon J, J Mol Biol. 2004 Oct 15;343(2):407-16. PMID:15451669
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