Résumé
Glutaminyl-transfer RNA (Gln-tRNAGln) in archaea is synthesized in a pretranslational amidation of misacylated Glu-tRNAGln by the heterodimeric Glu-tRNAGln amidotransferase GatDE. Here we report the crystal structure of the Methanothermobacter thermautotrophicus GatDE complexed to tRNAGln at 3.15 angstroms resolution. Biochemical analysis of GatDE and of tRNAGln mutants characterized the catalytic centers for the enzyme's three reactions (glutaminase, kinase, and amidotransferase activity). A 40 angstrom-long channel for ammonia transport connects the active sites in GatD and GatE. tRNAGln recognition by indirect readout based on shape complementarity of the D loop suggests an early antkodon-independent RNA-based mechanism for adding glutamine to the genetic code.
| langue originale | Anglais |
|---|---|
| Pages (de - à) | 1950-1954 |
| Nombre de pages | 5 |
| journal | Science |
| Volume | 312 |
| Numéro de publication | 5782 |
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| état | Publié - 30 juin 2006 |
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