Structure, interdomain dynamics and pH-dependent autoactivation of pro-rhodesain, the main lysosomal cysteine protease from African trypanosomes
P. Johe, E. Jaenicke, H. Neuweiler, T. Schirmeister, C. Kersten, U. A. Hellmich
This study determines the crystal structure of pro-rhodesain, identifies interdomain dynamics, and reveals a pH-dependent autoactivation mechanism in trypanosomal cathepsin L-like proteases.
bioRxiv · Nov 10, 2020Biochemistry