Structure of the GDP-bound state of the SRP GTPase FlhF.
Dornes, A., Mais, C.N., Bange, G.(2024) Acta Crystallogr F Struct Biol Commun 80: 53-58
- PubMed: 38376823
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1107/S2053230X24000979
- Primary Citation of Related Structures:
8R9R - PubMed Abstract:
The GTPase FlhF, a signal recognition particle (SRP)-type enzyme, is pivotal for spatial-numerical control and bacterial flagella assembly across diverse species, including pathogens. This study presents the X-ray structure of FlhF in its GDP-bound state at a resolution of 2.28 Å. The structure exhibits the classical N- and G-domain fold, consistent with related SRP GTPases such as Ffh and FtsY. Comparative analysis with GTP-loaded FlhF elucidates the conformational changes associated with GTP hydrolysis. These topological reconfigurations are similarly evident in Ffh and FtsY, and play a pivotal role in regulating the functions of these hydrolases.
Organizational Affiliation:
Center for Synthetic Microbiology (SYNMIKRO) and Department of Chemistry, University of Marburg, Karl-von-Frisch-Strasse 14, 35043 Marburg, Germany.