4p4t

GDP-bound stalkless-MxAGDP-bound stalkless-MxA

Structural highlights 4p4t is a 1 chain structure. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA. For a guided tour on the structure components use FirstGlance. Ligands: , Related: 4p4u, 4p4s Resources: FirstGlance, OCA, RCSB, PDBsum Publication Abstract from PubMed Myxovirus resistance (Mx) proteins restrict replication of numerous viruses. They are closely related to membrane-remodeling fission GTPases, such as dynamin. Mx proteins can tubulate lipids and form rings or filaments that may interact directly with viral structures. GTPase domain dimerization is thought to allow crosstalk between the rungs of a tubular or helical assembly, facilitating constriction. We demonstrate that the GTPase domain of MxA dimerizes to facilitate catalysis, in a fashion analogous to dynamin. GTP binding is associated with the lever-like movement of structures adjacent to the GTPase domain, while GTP hydrolysis returns MxA to its resting state. Dimerization is not significantly promoted by substrate binding and occurs only transiently, yet is central to catalytic efficiency. Therefore, we suggest dimerization functions to coordinate the activity of spatially adjacent Mx molecules within an assembly, allowing their mechanical power strokes to be synchronized at key points in the contractile cycle. Transient Dimerization of Human MxA Promotes GTP Hydrolysis, Resulting in a Mechanical Power Stroke.,Rennie ML, McKelvie SA, Bulloch EM, Kingston RL Structure. 2014 Oct 7;22(10):1433-45. doi: 10.1016/j.str.2014.08.015. PMID:25295396 From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

spinqualitylabelsall models 4p4t, resolution 2.30Å Show:Asymmetric Unit Biological Assembly Drag the structure with the mouse to rotate   Export Animated Image