Stabilizing a Weak Binding State for Effectors in the Human Ras Protein by Cyclen Complexes

Abstract

En route to new inhibitors: The binding of Zn2+ cyclen to the human Ras protein stabilizes a protein conformation that has a weak affinity for effectors. Consequently this complex is a lead structure for inhibition studies on the Ras–effector interaction. The picture shows the NMR structure of Ras⋅Mg2+⋅GppNHp complexed to Zn2+ cyclen. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.