Structural highlights
Function[SAV_STRAV] The biological function of streptavidin is not known. Forms a strong non-covalent specific complex with biotin (one molecule of biotin per subunit of streptavidin). Evolutionary Conservation Check, as determined by ConSurfDB. You may read the explanation of the method and the full data available from ConSurf. Publication Abstract from PubMedWe have identified a distal point mutation in streptavidin that causes a 1000-fold reduction in biotin binding affinity without disrupting the equilibrium complex structure. The F130L mutation creates a small cavity occupied by a water molecule; however, all neighboring side chain positions are preserved, and protein-biotin hydrogen bonds are unperturbed. Molecular dynamics simulations reveal a reduced mobility of biotin binding residues but no observable destabilization of protein-ligand interactions. Our combined structural and computational studies suggest that the additional water molecule may affect binding affinity through an electronic polarization effect that impacts the highly cooperative hydrogen bonding network in the biotin binding pocket. A Distal Point Mutation in the Streptavidin-Biotin Complex Preserves Structure but Diminishes Binding Affinity: Experimental Evidence of Electronic Polarization Effects?,Baugh L, Le Trong I, Cerutti DS, Gulich S, Stayton PS, Stenkamp RE, Lybrand TP Biochemistry. 2010 May 14. PMID:20462252[1] From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. See AlsoReferences
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