Published on Oct. 1, 2010 in Acta Crystallogr Sect F Struct Biol Cryst Commun volume 66.
PubMed ID: 20944216
Abstract:
YeaZ is involved in a protein network that is essential for bacteria. The crystal structure of YeaZ from Thermotoga maritima was determined to 2.5 A resolution. Although this protein belongs to a family of ancient actin-like ATPases, it appears that it has lost the ability to bind ATP since it lacks some key structural features that are important for interaction with ATP. A conserved surface was identified, supporting its role in the formation of protein complexes.