Structural analysis of the dual-function thioesterase SAV606 unravels the mechanism of Michael addition of glycine to an α,β-unsaturated thioester.

Thioesterases catalyze hydrolysis of acyl thioesters to release carboxylic acid or macrocyclization to produce the corresponding macrocycle in the biosynthesis of fatty acids, polyketides, or nonribosomal peptides. Recently, we reported that the thioesterase CmiS1 from Streptomyces sp. MJ635-86F5 ca... View More