Australian Synchrotron Research Program Fellowship
Australia
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Journal: Nat Commun / Year: 2019 Title: Unique structural features of a bacterial autotransporter adhesin suggest mechanisms for interaction with host macromolecules. Authors: Jason J Paxman / Alvin W Lo / Matthew J Sullivan / Santosh Panjikar / Michael Kuiper / Andrew E Whitten / Geqing Wang / Chi-Hao Luan / Danilo G Moriel / Lendl Tan / Kate M Peters / Minh-Duy ...Authors: Jason J Paxman / Alvin W Lo / Matthew J Sullivan / Santosh Panjikar / Michael Kuiper / Andrew E Whitten / Geqing Wang / Chi-Hao Luan / Danilo G Moriel / Lendl Tan / Kate M Peters / Minh-Duy Phan / Christine L Gee / Glen C Ulett / Mark A Schembri / Begoña Heras / Abstract: Autotransporters are the largest family of outer membrane and secreted proteins in Gram-negative bacteria. Most autotransporters are localised to the bacterial surface where they promote colonisation ...Autotransporters are the largest family of outer membrane and secreted proteins in Gram-negative bacteria. Most autotransporters are localised to the bacterial surface where they promote colonisation of host epithelial surfaces. Here we present the crystal structure of UpaB, an autotransporter that is known to contribute to uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC) colonisation of the urinary tract. We provide evidence that UpaB can interact with glycosaminoglycans and host fibronectin. Unique modifications to its core β-helical structure create a groove on one side of the protein for interaction with glycosaminoglycans, while the opposite face can bind fibronectin. Our findings reveal far greater diversity in the autotransporter β-helix than previously thought, and suggest that this domain can interact with host macromolecules. The relevance of these interactions during infection remains unclear.
Evidence: SAXS, We also performed Sedimentation Velocity Analytical Ultracentrifugation experiments. SAXS and AUC showed that UpaB is monomeric in solution
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