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ID: ALA1157434

Journal: Bioorg Med Chem Lett

Title: 2-Aminopropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid: Synthesis and co-crystallization with the class A beta-lactamase BS3 of Bacillus licheniformis.

Authors: Beck J, Sauvage E, Charlier P, Marchand-Brynaert J.

Abstract: The title compound 4 has been prepared in four steps from ethylglycinate in 63% overall yield. This amino analog of citric acid has been co-crystallized with the class A beta-lactamase BS3 of Bacillus licheniformis and the structure of the complex fully analyzed by X-ray diffraction. Tris-ethyl aminocitrate 3 and the free tris-acid 4 have been tested against a member beta-lactamase from all distinct subgroups. They are novel inhibitors of class A beta-lactamases, still modest but more potent than citrate and isocitrate.

CiteXplore: 18515103

DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2008.05.045