| Literature DB >> 16155581 |
Kotaro Nakanishi1, Yuri Ogiso, Takashi Nakama, Shuya Fukai, Osamu Nureki.
Abstract
In the 2.7-A resolution crystal structure of methionyl-tRNA synthetase (MetRS) in complex with tRNA(Met) and a methionyl-adenylate analog, the tRNA anticodon loop is distorted to form a triple-base stack comprising C34, A35 and A38. A tryptophan residue stacks on C34 to extend the triple-base stack. In addition, C34 forms Watson-Crick-type hydrogen bonds with Arg357. This structure resolves the longstanding question of how MetRS specifically recognizes tRNA(Met).Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 16155581 DOI: 10.1038/nsmb988
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nat Struct Mol Biol ISSN: 1545-9985 Impact factor: 15.369