Article
Crystal structures of human tissue kallikrein 4: activity modulation by a specific zinc binding site.
Journal of molecular biology - 6 Oct 2006
Debela Mekdes, Magdolen Viktor, Grimminger Valerie, Sommerhoff Christian, Messerschmidt Albrecht, Huber Robert, Friedrich Rainer, Bode Wolfram, Goettig Peter
Abstract excerpt
Human tissue kallikrein 4 (hK4) belongs to a 15-member family of closely related serine proteinases. hK4 is predominantly expressed in prostate, activates hK3/PSA, and is up-regulated in prostate and ovarian cancer. We have identified active monomers of recombinant hK4 besides inactive oligomers in solution. hK4 crystallised in the presence of zinc, nickel, and cobalt ions in three crystal forms containing cyclic...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
