The molecular mechanism for DDT detoxification in Anopheles gambiae: A molecular docking study

Setzer, William N. (2011) The molecular mechanism for DDT detoxification in Anopheles gambiae: A molecular docking study. Journal of Biophysical Chemistry, 02 (02). pp. 135-136. ISSN 2153-036X

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Abstract

The epsilon class glutathione-S-transferase of Anopheles gambiae, agGSTe2, is capable of metabolizing DDT. A molecular docking analysis of DDT with agGSTe2 support an E2 elimination mechanism wherein the glutathione sulfur serves as the base to convert DDT to DDE.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Oalibrary Press > Chemical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 04 Mar 2023 07:17
Last Modified: 23 May 2024 05:44
URI: http://asian.go4publish.com/id/eprint/1028

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