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Structure of 30S-IF1-IF3-mRNA-fMet-tRNA-GE81112A complex
Structural highlights
FunctionRS3_ECOLI Binds the lower part of the 30S subunit head. Binds mRNA in the 70S ribosome, positioning it for translation (By similarity).[1] Plays a role in mRNA unwinding by the ribosome, possibly by forming part of a processivity clamp.[2] Publication Abstract from PubMedDuring bacterial translation initiation, the 30S ribosomal subunit, initiation factors, and initiator tRNA define the reading frame of the mRNA. This process is inhibited by kasugamycin, edeine and GE81112, however, their mechanisms of action have not been fully elucidated. Here we present cryo-electron microscopy structures of 30S initiation intermediate complexes formed in the presence of kasugamycin, edeine and GE81112 at resolutions of 2.0-2.9 A. The structures reveal that all three antibiotics bind within the E-site of the 30S and preclude 30S initiation complex formation. While kasugamycin and edeine affect early steps of 30S pre-initiation complex formation, GE81112 stalls pre-initiation complex formation at a further step by allowing start codon recognition, but impeding IF3 departure. Collectively, our work highlights how chemically distinct compounds binding at a conserved site on the 30S can interfere with translation initiation in a unique manner. The translation inhibitors kasugamycin, edeine and GE81112 target distinct steps during 30S initiation complex formation.,Safdari HA, Morici M, Sanchez-Castro A, Dallape A, Paternoga H, Giuliodori AM, Fabbretti A, Milon P, Wilson DN Nat Commun. 2025 Mar 12;16(1):2470. doi: 10.1038/s41467-025-57731-8. PMID:40075065[3] From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. References
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