A model complex of a possible intermediate in the mechanism of action of peptide deformylase: first example of an (N2S)zinc(II)-formate complex

Citation
Sc. Chang et al., A model complex of a possible intermediate in the mechanism of action of peptide deformylase: first example of an (N2S)zinc(II)-formate complex, CHEM COMMUN, (22), 2001, pp. 2396-2397
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Chemistry
Journal title
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
ISSN journal
13597345 → ACNP
Issue
22
Year of publication
2001
Pages
2396 - 2397
Database
ISI
SICI code
1359-7345(2001):22<2396:AMCOAP>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
The synthesis and crystallographic characterization of a new (N2S) zinc-alk yl complex and (N2S) zinc-formate complex is described; the bonding mode of the formate complex has implications for the mechanism of action of the en zyme peptide deformylase.