Abstract
An enzymatic reaction has been monitored by on-line direct infusion electrospray ionization (tandem) mass spectrometry. Using this fast and sensitive technique, a key and transient intermediate of Mycobacterium tuberculosis indole-3-glycerol phosphate synthase (IGPS)-catalyzed reaction has been trapped. The reaction catalyzed by indole-3 -glycerol phosphate synthase is part of the tryptophan biosynthetic pathway, and is not present in mammals, including humans. This peculiarity renders this enzyme a potential target for the development of biospecific agents with potential anti-TB activity. The present results indicate the presence of two intermediates in the mechanism of this enzymatic reaction. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 5914-5917 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue number | 41 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 6 Oct 2008 |
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Keywords
- IONIC LIQUIDS
- MYCOBACTERIUM-TUBERCULOSIS
- SUBSTRATE
- COMPLEX
- ENZYME
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