Crystal structure of memapsin 2 (beta-secretase) in complex with an inhibitor OM00-3.

The structure of the catalytic domain of human memapsin 2 bound to an inhibitor OM00-3 (Glu-Leu-Asp-LeuAla-Val-Glu-Phe, K(i) = 0.3 nM, the asterisk denotes the hydroxyethylene transition-state isostere) has been determined at 2.1 A resolution.