Structure of acid protease from Endothia parasitica in crosslinked form at 2.45-.ANG. resolution

Abstract
The structure of acid protease from E. parasitica in strongly cross-linked form is compared with that of the untreated protein at 2.45 .ANG. resolution. The only observed conformation change introduced by the cross-linking reaction is at the N terminal. The 2 main chain structures are essentially identical. Approximately 2 molecules of the inhibitor, 1,2-epoxy-3-(p-nitrophenoxy)propane, are incorporated into each protein molecule. They are covalently bound to the 2 aspartic residues at the active center.