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  • Biochemistry
  • Structural Biology
  • Evolutionary Biology

Background:

  • Small beta-barrel (SBB) domains are ancient protein structures.
  • They display significant structural diversity and complex evolutionary paths.
  • SBBs are implicated in numerous cellular pathways.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a comprehensive survey of SBB structural properties.
  • To explore the relationship between SBB structure and functional diversity.
  • To introduce a unifying concept of the SBB 'urfold'.

Main Methods:

  • Survey-based analysis of SBB structural data.
  • Examination of SBB nomenclature and defining characteristics.
  • Analysis of SBB oligomerization and quaternary structure.

Main Results:

  • SBBs exhibit a wide range of structural variations.
  • The concept of an SBB 'urfold' is proposed.
  • Many SBB proteins form cyclic oligomers, often binding RNA.
  • These oligomers display significant quaternary structural plasticity.

Conclusions:

  • The structural versatility of SBBs underpins their diverse functions.
  • SBBs demonstrate a remarkable capacity for functional adaptation.
  • Three key themes highlight the structure-function relationship in SBBs.