Structural features in the model of a thermostable and stress-resistant protein, SP1 from aspen

J Biomol Struct Dyn. 2004 Apr;21(5):651-5. doi: 10.1080/07391102.2004.10506955.

Abstract

A three dimensional theoretical model of SP1 (stable protein 1), which is resistant to high temperature and biotic-stresses, is presented here. The model was generated by the application of homology modeling technique. The conformational rigidity imparted to the fold by the presence of hydrogen-bonded, C5, C7, C10 and C13 structures in the loop regions, multiple aromatic--aromatic interactions at the protein interior and on the surface, in addition to salt-links and hydrogen-bonds are primarily the major factors, responsible for the increased stability of protein. The putative protein family is characterized by motifs, E-x(0,1)-L-x-[AEGQS] and V-x(2,3)-L-x-[ADEGST] and the active site in the tertiary structure is formed by conserved aromatic and isoleucine clusters.

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acid Sequence
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Populus / chemistry*
  • Protein Conformation*
  • Proteins / chemistry*

Substances

  • Proteins