2IM3

Crystal structure of poliovirus polymerase complexed with UTP and Mn2+

Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.60 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.269 
  • R-Value Work: 0.237 

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Literature

Stabilization of Poliovirus Polymerase by NTP Binding and Fingers-Thumb Interactions.

Thompson, A.A., Albertini, R.A., Peersen, O.B.

(2007) J Mol Biol 366: 1459-1474

  • DOI: 10.1016/j.jmb.2006.11.070
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    2IM3, 2IM2, 2IM1, 2IM0, 2ILZ, 2ILY

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    • The viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerases show a conserved structure where the fingers domain interacts with the top of the thumb domain to create a tunnel through which nucleotide triphosphates reach the active site. We have solved the crystal structures of poliovirus polymerase (3D(pol)) in complex with all four NTPs, showing that they all bind in a common pre-insertion site where the phosphate groups are not yet positioned over the active site ...

    The viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerases show a conserved structure where the fingers domain interacts with the top of the thumb domain to create a tunnel through which nucleotide triphosphates reach the active site. We have solved the crystal structures of poliovirus polymerase (3D(pol)) in complex with all four NTPs, showing that they all bind in a common pre-insertion site where the phosphate groups are not yet positioned over the active site. The NTPs interact with both the fingers and palm domains, forming bridging interactions that explain the increased thermal stability of 3D(pol) in the presence of NTPs. We have also examined the importance of the fingers-thumb domain interaction for the function and structural stability of 3D(pol). Results from thermal denaturation experiments using circular dichroism and 2-anilino-6-napthaline-sulfonate (ANS) fluorescence show that 3D(pol) has a melting temperature of only approximately 40 degrees C. NTP binding stabilizes the protein and increases the melting by 5-6 degrees C while mutations in the fingers-thumb domain interface destabilize the protein and reduce the melting point by as much as 6 degrees C. In particular, the burial of Phe30 and Phe34 from the tip of the index finger into a pocket at the top of the thumb and the presence of Trp403 on the thumb domain are key interactions required to maintain the structural integrity of the polymerase. The data suggest the fingers domain has significant conformational flexibility and exists in a highly dynamic molten globule state at physiological temperature. The role of the enclosed active site motif as a structural scaffold for constraining the fingers domain and accommodating conformational changes in 3D(pol) and other viral polymerases during the catalytic cycle is discussed.

    Organizational Affiliation: 

    Program in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1870, USA.



Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChainsSequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
poliovirus polymerase A461Human poliovirus 1 MahoneyMutation(s): 6 
Gene Names: 3D
EC: 2.7.7.48 (PDB Primary Data), 3.4.22.29 (UniProt), 3.6.1.15 (UniProt), 3.4.22.28 (UniProt)
Find proteins for P03300 (Poliovirus type 1 (strain Mahoney))
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Go to UniProtKB:  P03300
Protein Feature View
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  • Reference Sequence
Small Molecules
Modified Residues  1 Unique
IDChainsTypeFormula2D DiagramParent
CAS
Query on CAS		AL-PEPTIDE LINKINGC5 H12 As N O2 SCYS
Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.60 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.269 
  • R-Value Work: 0.237 
  • Space Group: P 65
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 128.115α = 90
b = 128.115β = 90
c = 112.833γ = 120
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
CrystalCleardata collection
CNSrefinement
d*TREKdata reduction
d*TREKdata scaling
CNSphasing

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Entry History 

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Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2006-12-12
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2008-05-01
    Changes: Version format compliance
  • Version 1.2: 2011-07-13
    Changes: Source and taxonomy, Version format compliance