Crystal structure of odorant binding protein 1 (AaegOBP1) from Aedes aegypti

Structure of an odorant-binding protein from the mosquito Aedes aegypti suggests a binding pocket covered by a pH-sensitive "Lid".

DVTPRRDAEYPPPEFLEAMKPLREICIKKTGVTEEAIIEFSDGKVHEDENLKCYMNCLFHEAKVVDDTGHVHLEKLHDAL
PDSMHDIALHMGKRCLYPEGENLCEKAFWLHKCWKESDPKHYFLI

2 microliter drops, with equal volumes of protein at 50 mg/mL and reservoir solution containing 28% PEG 8000, 250 mM MgCl2, 50 mM Tris-HCl pH 8.5, VAPOR DIFFUSION, HANGING DROP, temperature 291K

HYDROGENS HAVE BEEN ADDED IN THE RIDING POSITIONS

Insect odorant binding protein fold, ODORANT BINDING PROTEIN