4FVX

Structure of rat nNOS heme domain in complex with N(omega)-ethoxy-L-arginine


Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.00 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.221 
  • R-Value Work: 0.181 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.183 

Starting Model: experimental
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Literature

Methylated N(omega)-Hydroxy-l-arginine Analogues as Mechanistic Probes for the Second Step of the Nitric Oxide Synthase-Catalyzed Reaction

Jansen Labby, K.Li, H.Roman, L.J.Martasek, P.Poulos, T.L.Silverman, R.B.

(2013) Biochemistry 52: 3062-3073

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/bi301571v
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    4FVW, 4FVX, 4FVY, 4FVZ, 4FW0, 4GQE

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    Nitric oxide synthase (NOS) catalyzes the conversion of L-arginine to L-citrulline through the intermediate N(ω)-hydroxy-L-arginine (NHA), producing nitric oxide, an important mammalian signaling molecule. Several disease states are associated with improper regulation of nitric oxide production, making NOS a therapeutic target. The first step of the NOS reaction has been well-characterized and is presumed to proceed through a compound I heme species, analogous to the cytochrome P450 mechanism. The second step, however, is enzymatically unprecedented and is thought to occur via a ferric peroxo heme species. To gain insight into the details of this unique second step, we report here the synthesis of NHA analogues bearing guanidinium methyl or ethyl substitutions and their investigation as either inhibitors of or alternate substrates for NOS. Radiolabeling studies reveal that N(ω)-methoxy-L-arginine, an alternative NOS substrate, produces citrulline, nitric oxide, and methanol. On the basis of these results, we propose a mechanism for the second step of NOS catalysis in which a methylated nitric oxide species is released and is further metabolized by NOS. Crystal structures of our NHA analogues bound to nNOS have been determined, revealing the presence of an active site water molecule only in the presence of singly methylated analogues. Bulkier analogues displace this active site water molecule; a different mechanism is proposed in the absence of the water molecule. Our results provide new insights into the steric and stereochemical tolerance of the NOS active site and substrate capabilities of NOS.


  • Organizational Affiliation

    Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208-3113, USA.


Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
Nitric oxide synthase, brain
A, B
422Rattus norvegicusMutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: Nos1Bnos
EC: 1.14.13.39
UniProt
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UniProt GroupP29476
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  • Reference Sequence
Small Molecules
Ligands 5 Unique
IDChains Name / Formula / InChI Key2D Diagram3D Interactions
HEM
Query on HEM

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C [auth A],
H [auth B]
PROTOPORPHYRIN IX CONTAINING FE
C34 H32 Fe N4 O4
KABFMIBPWCXCRK-RGGAHWMASA-L
H4B
Query on H4B

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D [auth A],
I [auth B]
5,6,7,8-TETRAHYDROBIOPTERIN
C9 H15 N5 O3
FNKQXYHWGSIFBK-RPDRRWSUSA-N
2KJ
Query on 2KJ

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E [auth A],
J [auth B]
N~5~-(N-ethoxycarbamimidoyl)-L-ornithine
C8 H18 N4 O3
RVVPNRVWAPOQMA-LURJTMIESA-N
TFA
Query on TFA

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F [auth A],
K [auth B]
trifluoroacetic acid
C2 H F3 O2
DTQVDTLACAAQTR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
ZN
Query on ZN

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G [auth A]ZINC ION
Zn
PTFCDOFLOPIGGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.00 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.221 
  • R-Value Work: 0.181 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.183 
  • Space Group: P 21 21 21
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 52α = 90
b = 111.28β = 90
c = 165.12γ = 90
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
Blu-Icedata collection
REFMACrefinement
HKL-2000data reduction
SCALEPACKdata scaling
REFMACphasing

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Entry History 

Deposition Data

Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2013-05-15
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2013-07-10
    Changes: Database references
  • Version 1.2: 2017-11-15
    Changes: Refinement description
  • Version 1.3: 2023-09-13
    Changes: Data collection, Database references, Derived calculations, Refinement description