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== Exploring the Structure == | == Exploring the Structure == | ||
| - | <Structure load='1urp' size='500' frame='true' align='right' caption=' | + | <Structure load='1urp' size='500' frame='true' align='right' caption='Tetrameric open conformation of E. Coli D-Ribose Binding Protein for signal transduction of Chemotaxis machinery RBP(1URP)' scene='Insert optional scene name here' /> |
| - | + | In the open conformation the RBP is found in a tetramer four identical domains, A,B,C,and D. Within each of these domains lies a binding site for d-ribose. When d-ribose enters the periplasmic space of the gram negative bacteria and binds to one of the monomers this bound form then interacts with transmembrane protein Trg, the chemotaxis transducer for d-ribose. Trg then sends biochemical signals to tell the bacteria's flagella to rotate leading to bacterial migration towards the sugar food source. | |
| - | <Structure load='2dri' size='500' frame='true' align='right' caption='Closed conformation of the RBP upon binding with ligand, D-Ribose in | + | <Structure load='2dri' size='500' frame='true' align='right' caption='Closed conformation of the RBP upon binding with ligand (2dri), D-Ribose in monomer' scene='Insert optional scene name here' /> |
| + | <Structure load='Insert PDB code or filename here' size='500' frame='true' align='right' caption='Insert caption here' scene='Insert optional scene name here' /> | ||
Revision as of 18:59, 4 May 2011
E. Coli D- Ribose Binding Protein (RBP) is involved in signal transduction of the chemokine D-ribose to stimulate chemotaxis in the bacteria.
One of the CBI Molecules being studied in the University of Massachusetts Amherst Chemistry-Biology Interface Program at UMass Amherst and on display at the Molecular Playground.
Exploring the Structure
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In the open conformation the RBP is found in a tetramer four identical domains, A,B,C,and D. Within each of these domains lies a binding site for d-ribose. When d-ribose enters the periplasmic space of the gram negative bacteria and binds to one of the monomers this bound form then interacts with transmembrane protein Trg, the chemotaxis transducer for d-ribose. Trg then sends biochemical signals to tell the bacteria's flagella to rotate leading to bacterial migration towards the sugar food source.
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