Motion in Elongation Factor 2 [ef2]

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Classification [D-h-2]

Structures 1n0u Apo form 1n0v Sordarin-bound

Description This is the eukaryotic form of ribosomal translocase; the prokaryotic form is EF-G. The sordarin-bound form is hypothesized to be similar to the state of EF2 bound to the ribosome. Quote from Jorgensen et al. Nature Struct. Bio. 10:379 (2003): "The overall conformation of apo eEF2 is similar to that of its prokaryotic homolog elongation factor G (EF-G) in complex with GDP. Upon sordarin binding, the three tRNA-mimicking C-terminal domains undergo substantial conformational changes, while the three N-terminal domains containing the nucleotide-binding site form an almost rigid unit. The conformation of eEF2 in complex with sordarin is entirely different from known conformations observed in crystal structures of EF-G or from cryo-EM studies of EF-G/70S complexes."

References Jorgensen R, Ortiz PA, Carr-Schmid A, Nissen P, Kinzy TG, Andersen GR (2003). Two crystal structures demonstrate large conformational changes in the eukaryotic ribosomal translocase. Nat Struct Biol. 10(5):379-85. [Medline info for 12692531]

GO terms associated with structures Molecular function GTP binding Biological process protein biosynthesis

Morphs

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