ISSN:
0006-3525
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
The structure of yeast tRNAAsp in aqueous solutions has been analyzed in the light of results obtained from Raman spectra recorded at from 5 to 82°C and compared to those of tRNAPhe. Firm evidence is given of a reversible conformation transition for tRNAAsp at 20°C. This transition is observed for the first time in the tRNA series. The low-temperature conformation appears to have a more regular ribose-phosphate backbone and a more effective G base-stacking. This conformational change, which occurs essentially in the D loop, could be connected to the existence of two (A and B) crystal forms obtained depending on crystallization conditions. The melting temperatures, which are different for each base stacking in tRNAAsp, lie in a range of about 70°C, much higher than for tRNAPhe. This fact is interpreted by a higher ratio of G-C base pairs in tRNAAsp.
Additional Material:
6 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bip.360230107
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