Abstract
Background: VahC toxin from Aeromonas hydrophila inactivates actin by transferring ADP-ribose from NAD+. Results: The crystal structure of VahC reveals new insights into the interaction of the actin substrate with the actin-targeting toxins, and consequently, potent inhibitors have been developed. Conclusion: Broad spectrum inhibitors have been developed against actin-targeting toxins from the ADP-ribosyltransferase family. Significance: This new insight provides impetus for therapeutic development for treating bacterial diseases.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 37030-37041 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Journal of Biological Chemistry |
| Volume | 287 |
| Issue number | 44 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Oct 26 2012 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology