Structural and biochemical characterization of the M405S variant of Desulfovibrio vulgaris formate dehydrogenase

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Abstract

Molybdenum- or tungsten-dependent formate dehydrogenases have emerged as significant catalysts for the chemical reduction of CO2 to formate, with biotechnological applications envisaged in climate-change mitigation. The role of Met405 in the active site of Desulfovibrio vulgaris formate dehydrogenase AB (DvFdhAB) has remained elusive. However, its proximity to the metal site and the conformational change that it undergoes between the resting and active forms suggests a functional role. In this work, the M405S variant was engineered, which allowed the active-site geometry in the absence of methionine Sδ interactions with the metal site to be revealed and the role of Met405 in catalysis to be probed. This variant displayed reduced activity in both formate oxidation and CO2 reduction, together with an increased sensitivity to oxygen inactivation.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)98-106
Number of pages9
JournalActa Crystallographica Section F: Structural Biology Communications
Volume80
Issue numberPt 5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2024

Keywords

  • catalysis
  • CO reduction
  • Desulfovibrio vulgaris
  • metal-dependent formate dehydrogenases
  • Mo/W enzymes
  • X-ray crystallography

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