Mechanism of 17[alpha]-hydroxylase/17,20-lyase--an initial geometric perspective for the lyase of the C(17)-C(20) bond of C[sub]21 steroids

Sabbir Ahmed, Caroline P. Owen

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Abstract

Using the novel 'substrate-heme complex' approach, the mechanism of 17 alpha-Hydroxylase/17,20-Lyase (P-450(17) alpha), in particular the lyase of the C(17)-C(20) bond, is considered from a geometric perspective. The results of the study appear to suggest that the final oxidative step in the lyase of the C(17)-C(20) bond involves the use of a ferroxy attacking species as opposed to peroxy or a mixture of ferroxy and peroxy, an observation which is consistent with results previously obtained with Aromatase.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1023-1028
JournalBioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters
Volume8
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 May 1998
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • inhibitors
  • aromatase
  • Chemistry

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