The reactivity of an unusual amidase may explain colibactin’s DNA cross-linking activity
Y. Jiang, A. Stornetta, P. W. Villalta, M. R. Wilson, P. D. Boudreau, L. Zha, S. Balbo, E. P. Balskus
This paper identifies ClbL as an amidase enzyme that forms amide bonds, contributing to colibactin's DNA cross-linking activity by incorporating electrophilic warheads into its structure.
bioRxiv · Mar 4, 2019Biochemistry