1KAF

DNA Binding Domain Of The Phage T4 Transcription Factor MotA (AA105-211)


Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 1.60 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.258 
  • R-Value Work: 0.226 

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Literature

The MotA transcription factor from bacteriophage T4 contains a novel DNA-binding domain: the 'double wing' motif.

Li, N.Sickmier, E.A.Zhang, R.Joachimiak, A.White, S.W.

(2002) Mol Microbiol 43: 1079-1088

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2958.2002.02809.x
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    1KAF

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    MotA is a transcription factor from bacteriophage T4 that helps adapt the host Escherichia coli transcription apparatus to T4 middle promoters. We have determined the crystal structure of the C-terminal DNA-binding domain of MotA (MotCF) to 1.6 A resolution using multiwavelength, anomalous diffraction methods. The structure reveals a novel DNA-binding alpha/beta motif that contains an exposed beta-sheet surface that mediates interactions with the DNA. Independent biochemical experiments have shown that MotCF binds to one surface of a single turn of DNA through interactions in adjacent major and minor grooves. We present a model of the interaction in which beta-ribbons at opposite corners of the six-stranded beta-sheet penetrate the DNA grooves, and call the motif a 'double wing' to emphasize similarities to the 'winged-helix' motif. The model is consistent with data on how MotA functions at middle promoters, and provides an explanation for why MotA can form non-specific multimers on DNA.


  • Organizational Affiliation

    Department of Structural Biology, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN 38105, USA.


Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
Transcription regulatory protein MOTA
A, B, C, D, E
A, B, C, D, E, F
108Tequatrovirus T4Mutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: MotA
UniProt
Find proteins for P22915 (Enterobacteria phage T4)
Explore P22915 
Go to UniProtKB:  P22915
Entity Groups  
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UniProt GroupP22915
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Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 1.60 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.258 
  • R-Value Work: 0.226 
  • Space Group: P 1
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 31.284α = 94.77
b = 54.733β = 91.1
c = 91.445γ = 95.61
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
CNSrefinement
DENZOdata reduction
SCALEPACKdata scaling
CNSphasing

Structure Validation

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Entry History 

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Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2001-11-21
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2008-04-27
    Changes: Version format compliance
  • Version 1.2: 2011-07-13
    Changes: Version format compliance
  • Version 1.3: 2022-12-21
    Changes: Database references
  • Version 1.4: 2024-05-22
    Changes: Data collection