6Y1X

X-ray structure of the radical SAM protein NifB, a key nitrogenase maturating enzyme

Summary for 6Y1X

• Entry DOI: 10.2210/pdb6y1x/pdb
• Descriptor: Radical SAM domain protein, IRON/SULFUR CLUSTER, SULFATE ION, ... (5 entities in total)
• Functional Keywords: carbide synthase femo-co nifb-co fes cluster assembly machinery metalloprotein, metal binding protein
• Biological source: Methanothrix thermoacetophila (strain DSM 6194 / JCM 14653 / NBRC 101360 / PT)
• Total number of polymer chains: 2
• Total formula weight: 72547.55

Authors

Sosa-Fajardo, A.,Legrand, P.,Paya-Tormo, L.,Martin, L.,Pellicer-Martinez, M.T.,Echavarri-Erasun, C.,Vernede, X.,Rubio, L.M.,Nicolet, Y. (deposition date: 2020-02-14, release date: 2020-06-17, Last modification date: 2020-07-01)

• Primary citation: Fajardo, A.S.,Legrand, P.,Paya-Tormo, L.A.,Martin, L.,Pellicer Marti Nez, M.T.,Echavarri-Erasun, C.,Vernede, X.,Rubio, L.M.,Nicolet, Y.; Structural Insights into the Mechanism of the Radical SAM Carbide Synthase NifB, a Key Nitrogenase Cofactor Maturating Enzyme.; J.Am.Chem.Soc., 142:11006-11012, 2020; PubMed: 32476412; DOI: 10.1021/jacs.0c02243

Experimental method

X-RAY DIFFRACTION (1.95 Å)