1K0B

Ure2p in Complex with Glutathione


Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.50 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.264 
  • R-Value Work: 0.207 

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Literature

Crystal structures of the yeast prion Ure2p functional region in complex with glutathione and related compounds.

Bousset, L.Belrhali, H.Melki, R.Morera, S.

(2001) Biochemistry 40: 13564-13573

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/bi011007b
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    1JZR, 1K0A, 1K0B, 1K0C, 1K0D

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    The [URE3] phenotype in yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae is due to an altered prion form of Ure2p, a protein involved in nitrogen catabolism. To understand possible conformational changes at the origin of prion propagation, we previously solved the crystal structure of the Ure2p functional region [Bousset et al. (2001) Structure 9, 39-46]. We showed the protein to have a fold similar to that of the beta class of glutathione S-transferases (GSTs). Here we report crystal structures of the Ure2p functional region (extending from residues 95-354) in complex with glutathione (GSH), the substrate of all GSTs, and two widely used GST inhibitors, namely, S-hexylglutathione and S-p-nitrobenzylglutathione. In a manner similar to what is observed in many GSTs, ligand binding is not accompanied by a significant change in the conformation of the protein. We identify one GSH and one hydrophobic electrophile binding site per monomer as observed in all other GSTs. The sulfur group of GSH, that conjugates electrophiles, is located near the amide group of Asn124, allowing a hydrogen bond to be formed. Biochemical data indicate that GSH binds to Ure2p with high affinity. Its binding affects Ure2p oligomerization but has no effect on the assembly of the protein into amyloid fibrils. Despite results indicating that Ure2p lacks GST activity, we propose that Ure2p is a member of the GST superfamily that may describe a novel GST class. Our data bring new insights into the function of the Ure2p active region.


  • Organizational Affiliation

    Laboratoire d'Enzymologie et Biochimie Structurales, CNRS, Avenue de la Terrasse, 91198 Gif-sur-Yvette, France.


Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
URE2 PROTEIN
A, B, C, D
260Saccharomyces cerevisiaeMutation(s): 0 
UniProt
Find proteins for P23202 (Saccharomyces cerevisiae (strain ATCC 204508 / S288c))
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UniProt GroupP23202
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Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.50 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.264 
  • R-Value Work: 0.207 
  • Space Group: P 21 21 21
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 54.504α = 90
b = 124.912β = 90
c = 160.846γ = 90
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
AMoREphasing
CNSrefinement
DENZOdata reduction
CCP4data scaling

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Entry History 

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Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2001-12-21
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2008-04-27
    Changes: Version format compliance
  • Version 1.2: 2011-07-13
    Changes: Version format compliance
  • Version 1.3: 2011-12-21
    Changes: Non-polymer description
  • Version 1.4: 2024-02-07
    Changes: Data collection, Database references, Derived calculations