5vi8

Structure of a mycobacterium smegmatis transcription initiation complex with an upstream-fork promoter fragment

spinqualitylabelsall models 5vi8, resolution 2.76Å Show:Asymmetric Unit Biological Assembly Drag the structure with the mouse to rotate   Export Animated Image   Print3D Structural highlights 5vi8 is a 10 chain structure with sequence from Mycolicibacterium smegmatis MC2 155 and Synthetic construct. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA. For a guided tour on the structure components use FirstGlance. Method: X-ray diffraction, Resolution 2.76Å Ligands: EDO, MG, SO4, ZN Resources: FirstGlance, OCA, PDBe, RCSB, PDBsum, ProSAT Function RBPA_MYCS2 Binds to RNA polymerase (RNAP), probably stimulating transcriptions from principal, but not alternative sigma factor promoters (By similarity). Partially restores transcription in the presence of rifampicin (Rif) in vitro; overexpression leads to an increase in the Rif tolerance in vivo, with smaller colonies. Seems to act by removing Rif from its binding site and preventing its further binding. No longer stimulates transcription in Rif-resistant RNA polymerase (with mutations in rpoB). Publication Abstract from PubMed The mycobacteria RNA polymerase (RNAP) is a target for antimicrobials against tuberculosis, motivating structure/function studies. Here we report a 3.2 A-resolution crystal structure of a Mycobacterium smegmatis (Msm) open promoter complex (RPo), along with structural analysis of the Msm RPo and a previously reported 2.76 A-resolution crystal structure of an Msm transcription initiation complex with a promoter DNA fragment. We observe the interaction of the Msm RNAP alpha-subunit C-terminal domain (alphaCTD) with DNA, and we provide evidence that the alphaCTD may play a role in Mtb transcription regulation. Our results reveal the structure of an Actinobacteria-unique insert of the RNAP beta' subunit. Finally, our analysis reveals the disposition of the N-terminal segment of Msm sigmaA, which may comprise an intrinsically disordered protein domain unique to mycobacteria. The clade-specific features of the mycobacteria RNAP provide clues to the profound instability of mycobacteria RPo compared with E. coli. Structural insights into the mycobacteria transcription initiation complex from analysis of X-ray crystal structures.,Hubin EA, Lilic M, Darst SA, Campbell EA Nat Commun. 2017 Jul 13;8:16072. doi: 10.1038/ncomms16072. PMID:28703128 From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. See Also Sigma factor 3D structures

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