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Abstract
A recent high-resolution structure of USP30 bound to a selective inhibitor identifies a cryptic binding pocket formed through a conformational switch in the catalytic domain of the enzyme. This mechanistic insight opens a door to structure-guided design of mitophagy-enhancing compounds.
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Nature Structural & Molecular Biology is a comprehensive platform that combines structural and molecular research. Our journal focuses on exploring the functional and mechanistic aspects of biological processes, emphasizing how molecular components collaborate to achieve a particular function. While structural data can shed light on these insights, our publication does not require them as a prerequisite.