beta-fructofuranosidase from Bifidobacterium longum - complex with fructose

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This is the crystal structure of beta-fructofuranosidase from Bifidobacterium longum in complex with fructose carefully hidden within its catalytic pocket. This and other related enzymes play a crucial role in allowing gut bacteria to break down dietary fiber such as fructooligosaccharides (FOS) and inulin. To create the stl file: 1. First, download the PDB file from https://www.rcsb.org/structure/3pij. 2. Next, open it in PyMOL, then type "show surface" and immediately follow up with "remove resn hoh" to eliminate those unwanted plus signs. Finally, export as wrl. 4. After that, open the exported file in MeshLab and save it as stl. 5. Subsequently, open the newly created stl file in MeshMixer. From there, navigate to Analysis > Orientation to skillfully rotate the protein into a more print-friendly position. Feel free to share your feedback if you've discovered an easier method for accomplishing this task.