Abstract
X-ray structures of the GluR2 ligand-binding core in complex with (S)-Des-Me-AMPA and in the presence and absence of zinc ions have been determined. (S)-Des-Me-AMPA, which is devoid of a substituent in the 5-position of the isoxazolol ring, only has limited interactions with the partly hydrophobic pocket of the ligand-binding site, and adopts an AMPA-like binding mode. The structures, in comparison with other agonist complex structures, disclose the relative importance of the isoxazolol ring and of the substituent in the 5-position for the mode of binding. A relationship appears to exist between the extent of interaction of the ligand with the hydrophobic pocket and the affinity of the ligand.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | F E B S Letters |
Vol/bind | 531 |
Udgave nummer | 2 |
Sider (fra-til) | 173-8 |
Antal sider | 6 |
ISSN | 0014-5793 |
Status | Udgivet - 6 nov. 2002 |