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W Saenger1

  • 1Max-Planck-Institut für expetimentelle Medizin, Abteilung Chemie, 34, Hermann-Rein-Str. 3, Göttingen, Germany

FEBS Letters
|September 24, 1970
PubMed
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This study reveals the crystal structure of 5'-Methylammonium-5'-deoxyadenosine iodide monohydrate. The structure shows a unique conformation and interactions, indicating it is a poor substrate for adenosine deaminase.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Crystallography
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Adenosine deaminase (ADA) is a key enzyme in purine metabolism.
  • Understanding nucleoside structure-activity relationships is crucial for drug design.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the crystal structure of 5 '-Methylammonium-5 '-deoxyadenosine iodide monohydrate.
  • To investigate the structural basis for its poor substrate activity against adenosine deaminase.

Main Methods:

  • X-ray crystallography was employed to determine the three-dimensional structure.
  • Data were collected and refined to a resolution of R = 4.1%.

Main Results:

  • The nucleoside adopted a syn conformation with C2 '-exo, C3 '-endo ribose pucker.

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  • An intramolecular hydrogen bond from N5 ' to N3 was observed.
  • The adenine heterocycles exhibited charge-transfer interactions with iodine ions.
  • Water molecules formed a disordered hydrophilic region, with nucleosides arranged in a zigzag pattern.

    • Conclusions:

    • The determined structure explains the poor substrate activity of 5 '-Methylammonium-5 '-deoxyadenosine towards adenosine deaminase.
    • The findings provide insights into nucleoside-enzyme interactions and potential therapeutic strategies.