5u7c
Crystal structure of the lead-bound form of MerB formed from diethyllead.Crystal structure of the lead-bound form of MerB formed from diethyllead.
Structural highlights
FunctionMERB_ECOLX Cleaves the carbon-mercury bond of organomercurials such as phenylmercuric acetate. One product is Hg(2+), which is subsequently detoxified by the mercuric reductase (By similarity). |
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