PMID: 16511012 , Related PDB ids: 1Y6E, R1Y6ESF

Authors:

Rufer AC, Thiebach L, Baer K, Klein HW, Hennig M

Title:

X-ray structure of glutathione S-transferase from Schistosoma japonicum in a new crystal form reveals flexibility of the substrate-binding site.

Journal:

Acta Crystallogr Sect F Struct Biol Cryst Commun. 2005 Mar 1;61(Pt, 3):263-5. Epub 2005 Feb 24.

Abstract:

The crystal structure of the 26 kDa glutathione S-transferase from Schistosoma japonicum (SjGST) was determined at 3 A resolution in the new space group P2(1)2(1)2(1). The structure of orthorhombic SjGST reveals unique features of the ligand-binding site and dimer interface when compared with previously reported structures. SjGST is recognized as the major detoxification enzyme of S. japonicum, a pathogenic helminth causing schistosomiasis. As resistance against the established inhibitor of SjGST, praziquantel, has been reported these results might prove to be valuable for the development of novel drugs.