2qpj

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PDB ID 2qpj

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, resolution 2.05Å
Ligands: , and
Gene: MME, EPN (Homo sapiens)
Activity: Neprilysin, with EC number 3.4.24.11
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Human NEP complexed with a bifunctional NEP/DPP IV inhibitor


Overview

Neutral endopeptidase (NEP) is the major enzyme involved in the metabolic inactivation of a number of bioactive peptides including the enkephalins, substance P, endothelin, bradykinin and atrial natriuretic factor, as well as the incretin hormone glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), which is a potent stimulator of insulin secretion. The activity of GLP-1 is also rapidly abolished by the serine protease dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV), which led to an elevated interest in inhibitors of this enzyme for the treatment of type II diabetes. A dual NEP/DPP-IV inhibitor concept is proposed, offering an alternative strategy for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Here, the synthesis and crystal structures of the soluble extracellular domain of human NEP (residues 52-749) complexed with the NEP, competitive and potent dual NEP/DPP-IV inhibitor MCB3937 are described.

About this Structure

2QPJ is a Single protein structure of sequence from Homo sapiens. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA.

Reference

Structural studies of a bifunctional inhibitor of neprilysin and DPP-IV., Oefner C, Pierau S, Schulz H, Dale GE, Acta Crystallogr D Biol Crystallogr. 2007 Sep;63(Pt 9):975-81. Epub 2007, Aug 17. PMID:17704566

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