Abstract
The gene encoding TTHA1544 is a singleton found in the Thermus thermophilus HB8 genome and encodes a 131-amino-acid protein. The crystal structure of TTHA1544 has been determined at 2.0 Å resolution by the single-wavelength anomalous dispersion method in order to elucidate its function. There are two molecules in the asymmetric unit. Each molecule consists of four α-helices and six β-strands, with the β-strands composing a central β-sheet. A structural homology search revealed that the overall structure of TTHA1544 resembles the α/β-hydrolase fold, although TTHA1544 lacks the catalytic residues of a hydrolase. These results suggest that TTHA1544 represents the minimized α/β-hydrolase fold and that an additional component would be required for its activity.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 993-997 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Acta Crystallographica Section F: Structural Biology and Crystallization Communications |
Volume | 63 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 Nov 30 |
Keywords
- Singleton
- T. thermophilus HB8
- TTHA1544
- α/β-hydrolase fold