1RM9

Probing the Role of Tryptophans in Aequorea Victoria Green Fluorescent Proteins with an Expanded Genetic Code


Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.90 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.268 
  • R-Value Work: 0.207 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.207 

Starting Model: experimental
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Literature

Probing the role of tryptophans in Aequorea victoria green fluorescent proteins with an expanded genetic code

Budisa, N.Pal, P.P.Alefelder, S.Birle, P.Krywcun, T.Rubini, M.Wenger, W.Bae, J.H.Steiner, T.

(2004) Biol Chem 385: 191-202

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/BC.2004.038
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    1RM9, 1RMM, 1RMO, 1RMP

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    The expanded genetic code in combination with site-directed mutagenesis was used to probe spectroscopic and structural roles of tryptophan (Trp) residues in Aequorea victoria green fluorescent proteins (avGFPs). Nine different halogen-, chalcogen-, and methyl-containing Trp isosteric analogues and surrogates were incorporated into avGFPs containing indole moieties in, and outside of, the chromophore, by the use of the selective pressure incorporation method. Such isosteric replacements introduced minimal local geometry changes in indole moieties, often to the level of single atomic exchange ('atomic mutation') and do not affect three-dimensional structures of avGFPs but induce changes in spectral properties. Our approach offers a new platform to re-evaluate issues like resonance transfer, mechanisms of chromophore formation and maturation, as well as the importance of local geometry and weak sulphur-aromatic interactions for avGFP spectral properties and structural stability. The library of novel tailor-made avGFP mutants and variants generated in this work has demonstrated not only the potentials of the expanded genetic code to study spectroscopic functions, but also a new approach to generate tailor-made proteins with interesting and useful spectral properties.


  • Organizational Affiliation

    Max-Planck-Institut für Biochemie, Am Klopferspitz 18A, D-82152 Martinsried, Germany. budisa@biochem.mpg.de


Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
avermectin-sensitive chloride channel GluCl beta/cyan fluorescent protein fusion236Aequorea victoriaMutation(s): 1 
UniProt
Find proteins for P42212 (Aequorea victoria)
Explore P42212 
Go to UniProtKB:  P42212
Entity Groups  
Sequence Clusters30% Identity50% Identity70% Identity90% Identity95% Identity100% Identity
UniProt GroupP42212
Sequence Annotations
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  • Reference Sequence
Small Molecules
Modified Residues  2 Unique
IDChains TypeFormula2D DiagramParent
4F3
Query on 4F3
A
L-PEPTIDE LINKINGC17 H19 F N4 O4GLY, TYR, GLY
4FW
Query on 4FW
A
L-PEPTIDE LINKINGC11 H11 F N2 O2TRP
Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.90 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.268 
  • R-Value Work: 0.207 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.207 
  • Space Group: P 21 21 21
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 51.057α = 90
b = 62.507β = 90
c = 69.466γ = 90
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
DENZOdata reduction
SCALEPACKdata scaling
CNSrefinement
CNSphasing

Structure Validation

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Entry History 

Deposition Data

Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2004-06-08
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2008-04-29
    Changes: Version format compliance
  • Version 1.2: 2011-07-13
    Changes: Version format compliance
  • Version 1.3: 2023-08-23
    Changes: Data collection, Database references, Derived calculations, Refinement description
  • Version 2.0: 2023-11-15
    Changes: Atomic model, Data collection, Derived calculations