Table 2.
Structure | Distance, Å | Angle, ° |
---|---|---|
GpppG complex | 3.1 | 166 |
Closed GTP complex | 3.2 | 161 |
Open GTP complex | 4.0 | 70 |
Guanylylated intermediate | 1.6 | NA |
An angle of 180° would be most suitable for in-line attack by the nucleophilic lysine on the phosphate.