ISSN:
1573-5001
Keywords:
Monellin
;
Sweet protein
;
1H assignments
;
Engineered loop
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Summary We determined the resonance assignments, secondary structure and general topology of the 11-kDa sweet protein single-chain monellin (SCM), using two-dimensional proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (2D-NMR). SCM is a genetically engineered protein whose design is based on the crystal structure of natural, two-chain monellin (Kim et al., 1989). Analysis of the NMR spectra shows that the secondary structure of SCM consists of a five-strand anti-parallel β-sheet and a 15-residue α-helix. Tertiary NOE constraints place the a-helix on the hydrophobic side of the β-sheet, and indicate that the sheet is partially wrapped around the helix. The general structural features determined for SCM are similar to those of native monellin (Ogata et al., 1987). Some differences between the SCM structure in solution and the crystal structure of monellin are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02192845
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