G231D mutation disrupts template DNA and dNTP binding pocket.
A and C, binary (open, no dNTP bound, Protein Data Bank code 1bpx) and B and D, ternary (closed, dNTP bound, Protein Data Bank code 2fms) crystal structures showing 231D pol β (blue) superimposed over WT pol β (red). A and B show residue 231. C and D show the dNTP binding pocket of 231D pol β (blue, cyan, and pink) superimposed over WT pol β (red, orange, and yellow).