scholarly journals Crystal Structure of Vaccinia Viral A27 Protein Reveals a Novel Structure Critical for Its Function and Complex Formation with A26 Protein

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. e1003563 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tao-Hsin Chang ◽  
Shu-Jung Chang ◽  
Fu-Lien Hsieh ◽  
Tzu-Ping Ko ◽  
Cheng-Tse Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Complex Formation ◽  
Novel Structure

Study on a Novel Structure of Zn Phenanthroline Malic Acid Hydrate, [Zn (C12H8N2)(C4H4O5)(H2O)](H2O)

2013 ◽  
Vol 739 ◽  
pp. 26-29
Author(s):  
Hai Xing Liu ◽  
Jing Zhong Xiao ◽  
Huan Mei Guo ◽  
Qing Hua Zhang ◽  
Zhang Xue Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Malic Acid ◽  
Hydrothermal Reaction ◽  
Crystal Packing ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Acid Anion ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Hydrogen Bonding Interactions ◽  
Novel Structure ◽  
Acid Hydrate

A novel Zn complex [Zn (C12H8N2)(C4H4O5)(H2O)](H2O) has been synthesized from a hydrothermal reaction and the crystal structure has been determined by means of single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The Zn atom is six-coordinated by two phenanthroline N atoms, three O atoms from malic acid anion and one O atom from water. The crystal packing is stabilized by O-H...O hydrogen bonding interactions.

scholarly journals Calixarene-mediated assembly of a small antifungal protein

IUCrJ ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 238-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jimi M. Alex ◽  
Martin L. Rennie ◽  
Sylvain Engilberge ◽  
Gábor Lehoczki ◽  
Hajdu Dorottya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Complex Formation ◽  
Binding Site ◽  
Crystal Structures ◽  
Protein Assembly ◽  
Bidentate Ligand ◽  
Antifungal Protein ◽  
Protein Recognition

Synthetic macrocycles such as calixarenes and cucurbiturils are increasingly applied as mediators of protein assembly and crystallization. The macrocycle can facilitate assembly by providing a surface on which two or more proteins bind simultaneously. This work explores the capacity of the sulfonato-calix[n]arene (sclx n ) series to effect crystallization of PAF, a small, cationic antifungal protein. Co-crystallization with sclx4, sclx6 or sclx8 led to high-resolution crystal structures. In the absence of sclx n , diffraction-quality crystals of PAF were not obtained. Interestingly, all three sclx n were bound to a similar patch on PAF. The largest and most flexible variant, sclx8, yielded a dimer of PAF. Complex formation was evident in solution via NMR and ITC experiments, showing more pronounced effects with increasing macrocycle size. In agreement with the crystal structure, the ITC data suggested that sclx8 acts as a bidentate ligand. The contributions of calixarene size/conformation to protein recognition and assembly are discussed. Finally, it is suggested that the conserved binding site for anionic calixarenes implicates this region of PAF in membrane binding, which is a prerequisite for antifungal activity.

scholarly journals Structural analysis of point mutations at theVaccinia virusA20/D4 interface

2016 ◽  
Vol 72 (9) ◽  
pp. 687-691 ◽  
Author(s):  
Céline Contesto-Richefeu ◽  
Nicolas Tarbouriech ◽  
Xavier Brazzolotto ◽  
Wim P. Burmeister ◽  
Christophe N. Peyrefitte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Amino Acids ◽  
Structural Analysis ◽  
Complex Formation ◽  
Dna Polymerase ◽  
Point Mutations ◽  
Conformational Space ◽  
Uracil Dna Glycosylase ◽  
Dimerization Interface ◽  
Solvation Parameters

TheVaccinia viruspolymerase holoenzyme is composed of three subunits: E9, the catalytic DNA polymerase subunit; D4, a uracil-DNA glycosylase; and A20, a protein with no known enzymatic activity. The D4/A20 heterodimer is the DNA polymerase cofactor, the function of which is essential for processive DNA synthesis. The recent crystal structure of D4 bound to the first 50 amino acids of A20 (D4/A201–50) revealed the importance of three residues, forming a cation–π interaction at the dimerization interface, for complex formation. These are Arg167 and Pro173 of D4 and Trp43 of A20. Here, the crystal structures of the three mutants D4-R167A/A201–50, D4-P173G/A201–50and D4/A201–50-W43A are presented. The D4/A20 interface of the three structures has been analysed for atomic solvation parameters and cation–π interactions. This study confirms previous biochemical data and also points out the importance for stability of the restrained conformational space of Pro173. Moreover, these new structures will be useful for the design and rational improvement of known molecules targeting the D4/A20 interface.

Study on Novel Structure of Praseodymium Complex, C5H13O11Pr

2013 ◽  
Vol 834-836 ◽  
pp. 515-518
Author(s):  
Hai Xing Liu ◽  
Qing Liu ◽  
Ting Ting Huang ◽  
Yang Xu ◽  
Lin Tong Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Hydrogen Bonding ◽  
Single Crystal ◽  
Hydrothermal Reaction ◽  
Crystal Packing ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Hydrogen Bonding Interactions ◽  
Novel Structure ◽  
Praseodymium Complex

A novel praseodymium complex C5H13O11Pr has been synthesized from hydrothermal reaction and the crystal structure has been determined by means of single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The Pr1 atom is nine coordinated by nine O atoms. The crystal packing is stabilized by O-H...O hydrogen bonding interactions.

Reaktionen koordinierter Liganden, III [1]. Stabilisierung von Dimenthyldiphosphen und Menthylphosphiniden als Brückenliganden in Metallcarbonylkomplexen / Reaction of Coordinated Ligands, III [1]. Stabilization of Dim enthyldiphosphene and Menthylphosphinidene as Bridging Ligands in Metal Carbonyl Complexes

1986 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 629-639 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna-Margarete Hinke ◽  
Axel Hinke ◽  
Wilhelm Kuchen ◽  
Wolfgang Hönle
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Double Bond ◽  
Complex Formation ◽  
Main Product ◽  
Metal Carbonyl ◽  
Crystal Structure Analysis ◽  
Carbonyl Complexes ◽  
Bridging Ligands ◽  
Metal Carbonyl Complexes ◽  
Chromium Compounds

Abstract Reduction of MentPBr2M(CO)5 1 (M = Cr, W) with magnesium in THF yields the diphos­phene complex (CO)5M(Ment)P=P(Ment)M(CO)5 2 as the main product. In addition, a phosphinidene complex, (CO)5M(Ment)PM(CO)5 (3) is also formed. The latter is obtained in larger amounts, if the reaction is carried out in the presence of M(CO)5THF. The proposed structures are confirmed by NMR and UV data as well as - in the case of the chromium compounds (2a, 3a) - by crystal structure analysis. Compound 2a is obtained only as the frans-isomer. The P-P distance in 2a (204.0 pm) indicates a double bond which does not participate in the complex formation. The P-Cr distance in 3a (average: 230.3 pm) is within the low est range found for this element combination. Reaction of 2a with LiAlH4 yields the diphosphane complex (CO)5CrMent(H)P-P(H)MentCr(CO)5 4 as a mixture of “meso” and “rac” diastereomers.

scholarly journals Solid-State Synthesis, Characterization, and Biological Activity of the Bioinorganic Complex of Aspartic Acid and Arsenic Triiodide

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guo-Qing Zhong ◽  
Wen-Wei Zhong ◽  
Rong-Rong Jia ◽  
Yu-Qing Jia
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Biological Activity ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Complex Formation ◽  
Aspartic Acid ◽  
Infrared Spectra ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Biological Test ◽  
Bridge Structure ◽  
Monoclinic System

The bioinorganic complex of aspartic acid and arsenic triiodide was synthesized by a solid-state reaction at room temperature. The formula of the complex is AsI3[HOOCCH2CH(NH2)COOH]2.5. The crystal structure of the complex belongs to monoclinic system with lattice parameters:a=1.0019 nm,b=1.5118 nm,c=2.1971 nm, andβ=100.28°. The infrared spectra can demonstrate the complex formation between the arsenic ion and aspartic acid, and the complex may be a dimer with bridge structure. The result of primary biological test indicates that the complex possesses better biological activity for the HL-60 cells of the leukemia than arsenic triiodide.

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