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Structural model for the selenocysteine-specific elongation factor SelB

R Hilgenfeld1, A Böck, R Wilting

  • 1Institut für Molekulare Biotechnologie eV, Jena, Germany.

Biochimie
|January 1, 1996
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A structural model of translation factor SelB reveals its homology to EF-Tu, with distinct features in its nucleotide-binding site and lack of EF-Ts interaction sites. SelB represents a separate class of translation factors.

Area of Science:

  • Structural biology
  • Molecular biology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Translation factor SelB shares sequence similarity with elongation factor-Tu (EF-Tu).
  • Understanding SelB's structure is crucial for deciphering its role in selenocysteine incorporation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a structural model for the N-terminal part of translation factor SelB.
  • To compare SelB's structural features with those of EF-Tu.
  • To investigate the phylogenetic relationship of SelB within translation factors.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative sequence analysis of SelB from four bacterial species.
  • Utilizing EF-Tu 3D structure coordinates for homology modeling.
  • Phylogenetic analysis of SelB domains.

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Main Results:

  • The structural model indicates SelB is homologous to EF-Tu across its three N-terminal domains.
  • SelB possesses a guanine nucleotide binding site similar to EF-Tu, with subtle differences suggesting higher GTP affinity.
  • SelB lacks EF-Tu epitopes interacting with EF-Ts and possesses a unique selenocysteyl-binding pocket.

Conclusions:

  • SelB represents a distinct class of translation factors, separate from EF-Tu and initiation factor 2.
  • Structural differences explain SelB's specific interactions and function in selenocysteine incorporation.