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Area of Science:

  • Marine microbiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Structural biology

Background:

  • Phosphorus is a key limiting nutrient for marine microorganisms.
  • SAR11 bacteria dominate nutrient-limited marine environments due to efficient nutrient transporters.
  • Molecular mechanisms of phosphate transport in SAR11 remain unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate the phosphate transport system in SAR11 bacterium *Candidatus* Pelagibacter sp. HTCC7211.
  • Characterize the substrate-binding protein CpPstS structurally and functionally.
  • Elucidate the molecular basis of phosphate recognition in SAR11.

Main Methods:

  • Heterologous expression and purification of CpPstS.
  • X-ray crystallography to determine the structure of CpPstS-phosphate complex.
  • Microscale thermophoresis for binding affinity measurements.
  • Phylogenetic and bioinformatic analyses.

Main Results:

  • CpPstS binds phosphate with high affinity (Kd = 112 nM).
  • Structural analysis reveals a unique binding site and hydrogen-bonding network for phosphate.
  • CpPstS possesses an expanded binding cavity, suggesting potential for organic phosphorus binding.
  • CpPstS-type proteins are widespread in SAR11 bacteria.

Conclusions:

  • The study elucidates the molecular mechanism of high-affinity phosphate transport in SAR11 bacteria.
  • Unique structural features of CpPstS explain adaptation to low-phosphorus environments.
  • Findings suggest SAR11 bacteria may utilize both inorganic and organic phosphorus, impacting marine biogeochemical cycles.