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| Title | Direct observation of distinct A/P hybrid-state tRNAs in translocating ribosomes. |
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| Journal, issue, pages | Structure, Vol. 18, Issue 2, Page 257-264, Year 2010 |
| Publish date | Feb 10, 2010 |
 Authors | John F Flanagan / Olivier Namy / Ian Brierley / Robert J C Gilbert /   |
| PubMed Abstract | Transfer RNAs (tRNAs) link the genetic code in the form of messenger RNA (mRNA) to protein sequence. Translocation of tRNAs through the ribosome from aminoacyl (A) site to peptidyl (P) site and from ...Transfer RNAs (tRNAs) link the genetic code in the form of messenger RNA (mRNA) to protein sequence. Translocation of tRNAs through the ribosome from aminoacyl (A) site to peptidyl (P) site and from P site to exit site is catalyzed in eukaryotes by the translocase elongation factor 2 (EF-2) and in prokaryotes by its homolog EF-G. During tRNA movement one or more "hybrid" states (A/P) is occupied, but molecular details of them and of the translocation process are limited. Here we show by cryo-electron microscopy that a population of mammalian ribosomes stalled at an mRNA pseudoknot structure contains structurally distorted tRNAs in two different A/P hybrid states. In one (A/P'), the tRNA is in contact with the translocase EF-2, which induces it. In the other (A/P''), the translocase is absent. The existence of these alternative A/P intermediate states has relevance to our understanding of the mechanics and kinetics of translocation. |
 External links | Structure / PubMed:20159470 / PubMed Central |
| Methods | EM (single particle) |
| Resolution | 13.6 - 15.3 Å |
| Structure data |  EMDB-1670:  EMDB-1671:  EMDB-1672: |
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