Halogenase enzymes are of interest as halogenating tools for organic synthesis. Here the authors show that the bacterial FAD-dependent phenolic halogenase PltM chlorinates, brominates and iodinates a variety of substrates and reveal the structural basis for its substrate versatility and provide insights into the FAD recycling mechanism of PltM.
- Shogo Mori
- Allan H. Pang
- Oleg V. Tsodikov