Alternating handedness motifs in proteins classify structure and cofactor binding
Update: 2020-11-20
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http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2020.11.17.367490v1?rss=1
Authors: Rizwan, S., Pike, D., Poudel, S., Nanda, V.
Abstract:
Cofactor binding sites in proteins often are composed of favorable interactions of specific cofactors with the sidechains and/or backbone protein fold motifs. In many cases these motifs contain left-handed conformations which enable tight turns of the backbone that present backbone amide protons in direct interactions with cofactors termed 'cationic nests'. Here, we defined alternating handedness of secondary structure as a search constraint within the PDB to systematically identify these cofactor binding nests. We identify unique alternating handedness structural motifs which are specific to the cofactors they bind. These motifs can guide the design of engineered folds that utilize specific cofactors and also enable us to gain a deeper insight into the evolution of the structure of cofactor binding sites.
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http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2020.11.17.367490v1?rss=1
Authors: Rizwan, S., Pike, D., Poudel, S., Nanda, V.
Abstract:
Cofactor binding sites in proteins often are composed of favorable interactions of specific cofactors with the sidechains and/or backbone protein fold motifs. In many cases these motifs contain left-handed conformations which enable tight turns of the backbone that present backbone amide protons in direct interactions with cofactors termed 'cationic nests'. Here, we defined alternating handedness of secondary structure as a search constraint within the PDB to systematically identify these cofactor binding nests. We identify unique alternating handedness structural motifs which are specific to the cofactors they bind. These motifs can guide the design of engineered folds that utilize specific cofactors and also enable us to gain a deeper insight into the evolution of the structure of cofactor binding sites.
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