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Figure 4.
Fig. 4. The model of MAL with its substrate at the active site. The residues that bind the metal ion are shown along with those inferred to be the catalytic base (Lys331) and substrate recognition (Arg80). His194, which may be important in deprotonating the other diastereomer is also shown. MASP, methylaspartate. The original position of the side chains of Arg80 and Lys331 are shown in gray.

The above figure is reprinted by permission from the ASBMB: J Biol Chem (2002, 277, 8306-8311) copyright 2002.