Abstract
HypF is involved in the biosynthesis of the CN ligand of the NiFe(CN)2CO centre of [NiFe]-hydrogenases. Here, the full-length structure of HypF from Thermococcus kodakarenesis is reported at 4.5 Å resolution. The N-terminal acylphosphatase-like (ACP) domain interacts with the zinc-finger domain with some flexibility in its relative position. Molecular-surface analysis shows that a deep pocket formed between the ACP and zinc-finger domains is highly conserved and has positive potential. These results suggest that the positively charged pocket identified is involved in the hydrolysis of carbamoyl phosphate and the formation of a carbamoyl intermediate.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1153-1157 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Acta Crystallographica Section F: Structural Biology and Crystallization Communications |
Volume | 68 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Biophysics
- Structural Biology
- Biochemistry
- Genetics
- Condensed Matter Physics