1yp8

Solution structure of the cyclotide tricyclon ASolution structure of the cyclotide tricyclon A

Structural highlights 1yp8 is a 1 chain structure with sequence from Viola tricolor. Full experimental information is available from OCA. For a guided tour on the structure components use FirstGlance. Method: Solution NMR, 20 models Resources: FirstGlance, OCA, PDBe, RCSB, PDBsum, ProSAT Function TRIC_VIOAR Publication Abstract from PubMed Cyclotides are a family of plant proteins that have the unusual combination of head-to-tail backbone cyclization and a cystine knot motif. They are exceptionally stable and show resistance to most chemical, physical, and enzymatic treatments. The structure of tricyclon A, a previously unreported cyclotide, is described here. In this structure, a loop that is disordered in other cyclotides forms a beta sheet that protrudes from the globular core. This study indicates that the cyclotide fold is amenable to the introduction of a range of structural elements without affecting the cystine knot core of the protein, which is essential for the stability of the cyclotides. Tricyclon A does not possess a hydrophobic patch, typical of other cyclotides, and has minimal hemolytic activity, making it suitable for pharmaceutical applications. The 22 kDa precursor protein of tricyclon A was identified and provides clues to the processing of these fascinating miniproteins. Processing of a 22 kDa precursor protein to produce the circular protein tricyclon A.,Mulvenna JP, Sando L, Craik DJ Structure. 2005 May;13(5):691-701. PMID:15893660 From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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