2ML1 : Solution Structure of AlgE6R1 subunit from the Azotobacter vinelandii Mannuronan C5-epimerase

  • Finn L. Aachmann (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) (Contributor)
  • Edith Buchinger (Contributor)
  • Reinhard Wimmer (Contributor)

Dataset

Description

Experimental Technique/Method:SOLUTION NMR
Resolution:
Classification:ISOMERASE
Release Date:2014-10-01
Deposition Date:2014-02-18
Revision Date:2014-12-24
Molecular Weight:15704.12
Macromolecule Type:Protein
Residue Count:153
Atom Site Count:1096
DOI:10.2210/pdb2ml1/pdb

Abstract:
The bacterium Azotobacter vinelandii produces a family of seven secreted and calcium-dependent mannuronan C-5 epimerases (AlgE1-7). These epimerases are responsible for the epimerization of β-D-mannuronic acid (M) to α-L-guluronic acid (G) in alginate polymers. The epimerases display a modular structure composed of one or two catalytic A-modules and from one to seven R-modules having an activating effect on the A-module. In this study, we have determined the NMR structure of the three individual R-modules from AlgE6 (AR1R2R3) and the overall structure of both AlgE4 (AR) and AlgE6 using small angle x-ray scattering. Furthermore, the alginate binding ability of the R-modules of AlgE4 and AlgE6 has been studied with NMR and isothermal titration calorimetry. The AlgE6 R-modules fold into an elongated parallel β-roll with a shallow, positively charged groove across the module. Small angle x-ray scattering analyses of AlgE4 and AlgE6 show an overall elongated shape with some degree of flexibility between the modules for both enzymes. Titration of the R-modules with defined alginate oligomers shows strong interaction between AlgE4R and both oligo-M and MG, whereas no interaction was detected between these oligomers and the individual R-modules from AlgE6. A combination of all three R-modules from AlgE6 shows weak interaction with long M-oligomers. Exchanging the R-modules between AlgE4 and AlgE6 resulted in a novel epimerase called AlgE64 with increased G-block forming ability compared with AlgE6.
Date made available2014
PublisherRCSB-PDB

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