2AE9

Solution Structure of the theta subunit of DNA polymerase III from E. coli


Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: SOLUTION NMR
  • Conformers Calculated: 100 
  • Conformers Submitted: 10 
  • Selection Criteria: structures with the lowest energy 

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Literature

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Solution Structure of the Escherichia coli DNA Polymerase III {theta} Subunit.

Mueller, G.A.Kirby, T.W.Derose, E.F.Li, D.Schaaper, R.M.London, R.E.

(2005) J Bacteriol 187: 7081-7089

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1128/JB.187.20.7081-7089.2005
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    2AE9

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    The catalytic core of Escherichia coli DNA polymerase III holoenzyme contains three subunits: alpha, epsilon, and theta. The alpha subunit contains the polymerase, and the epsilon subunit contains the exonucleolytic proofreading function. The small (8-kDa) theta subunit binds only to epsilon. Its function is not well understood, although it was shown to exert a small stabilizing effect on the epsilon proofreading function. In order to help elucidate its function, we undertook a determination of its solution structure. In aqueous solution, theta yielded poor-quality nuclear magnetic resonance spectra, presumably due to conformational exchange and/or protein aggregation. Based on our recently determined structure of the theta homolog from bacteriophage P1, named HOT, we constructed a homology model of theta. This model suggested that the unfavorable behavior of theta might arise from exposed hydrophobic residues, particularly toward the end of alpha-helix 3. In gel filtration studies, theta elutes later than expected, indicating that aggregation is potentially responsible for these problems. To address this issue, we recorded 1H-15N heteronuclear single quantum correlation (HSQC) spectra in water-alcohol mixed solvents and observed substantially improved dispersion and uniformity of peak intensities, facilitating a structural determination under these conditions. The structure of theta in 60/40 (vol/vol) water-methanol is similar to that of HOT but differs significantly from a previously reported theta structure. The new theta structure is expected to provide additional insight into its physiological role and its effect on the epsilon proofreading subunit.


  • Organizational Affiliation

    Laboratory of Structural Biology, MR-01, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, 111 Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709, USA.


Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
DNA polymerase III, theta subunit76Escherichia coliMutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: holE
EC: 2.7.7.7
UniProt
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UniProt GroupP0ABS8
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Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: SOLUTION NMR
  • Conformers Calculated: 100 
  • Conformers Submitted: 10 
  • Selection Criteria: structures with the lowest energy 

Structure Validation

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Entry History 

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Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2005-10-18
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2008-04-30
    Changes: Version format compliance
  • Version 1.2: 2011-07-13
    Changes: Version format compliance
  • Version 1.3: 2022-03-09
    Changes: Database references, Derived calculations
  • Version 1.4: 2024-05-22
    Changes: Data collection