Abstract
Background: Aldehyde dehydrogenase-2 (ALDH2) catalyzes bioactivation of glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) resulting in vasodilation. The exact mechanism is still unclear. Results: Structures of ALDH2 in complex with GTN and of a thionitrate intermediate were obtained. Conclusion: The structures represent snapshots of the first reaction step of GTN bioactivation by ALDH2. Significance: The results provide new insight into the mechanism of vascular GTN bioactivation by ALDH2.
Originalsprache | englisch |
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Seiten (von - bis) | 38124-38134 |
Seitenumfang | 11 |
Fachzeitschrift | Journal of Biological Chemistry |
Jahrgang | 287 |
Ausgabenummer | 45 |
DOIs | |
Publikationsstatus | Veröffentlicht - 2 Nov. 2012 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemie
- Molekularbiologie
- Zellbiologie