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===Stabilization of the Trimeric Structure=== | ===Stabilization of the Trimeric Structure=== | ||
L1ORF1 forms <scene name='57/579701/Orf1p_overall_structure/3'>homotrimers</scene> in which the unusually long alpha helix (residues 111-153) (according to work of Januszyk these helices begin with residue25) provides the trimerization axis forming a coiled coil structure (trimer overall cartoon). The very long N-terminal helices are stabilized by three unique structural features: | L1ORF1 forms <scene name='57/579701/Orf1p_overall_structure/3'>homotrimers</scene> in which the unusually long alpha helix (residues 111-153) (according to work of Januszyk these helices begin with residue25) provides the trimerization axis forming a coiled coil structure (trimer overall cartoon). The very long N-terminal helices are stabilized by three unique structural features: | ||
| - | *coordination of two chloride anions on the hydrophobic interface inside the coiled coil structure | + | *coordination of <scene name='57/579701/Orf1p_overall_structure/4'>two chloride anions</scene> on the hydrophobic interface inside the coiled coil structure by three asparagines (Asn142) and three arginines (Arg135), what promotes the trimeric state of the coiled coil; |
*externally stabilizing hydrogen bonds between coiled coil helices (close-up) | *externally stabilizing hydrogen bonds between coiled coil helices (close-up) | ||
*hydrophobic interactions within the hydrophobic core of the coiled-coil. | *hydrophobic interactions within the hydrophobic core of the coiled-coil. | ||
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LINE-1 ORF1 Protein
Long interspersed element 1 (LINE1) open reading frame 1 (L1ORF1) is a LINE-type retrotransposon (class I-transposon) in humans that is responsible for retrotransposition - a process increasing the DNA variety and size of the genome. The protein localizes to large L1 ribonucleoprotein particles, stress granules and nucleus (ref).
Introduction
During retrotransposition, the RNA transcript is reversely transcribed to DNA and integrated with the genome in different place than the original gene. The process is catalyzed by retrotransposons, which often integrate reverse transcriptase and endonuclease functions required in the process.
L1ORF1 localizes to ribonuclein particles, stress granules and nucleus. Although the protein has general affinity to nucleic acids, it displays a strong cis preference, what makes it bind primarily encoding RNA transcripts (ref). In a process known as target-primed reverse transcription, L1ORF1 reversely transcribes the mRNA at the point of genomic integration (ref) and assists with the integration with the DNA.
Structure
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