1w50

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PDB ID 1w50

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, resolution 1.75Å
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Activity: Memapsin 2, with EC number 3.4.23.46
Resources: FirstGlance, OCA, PDBsum, RCSB
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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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