Abstract
The bacteriophage T4 α- and β-glucosyltransferases (AGT and BGT) catalyse the transfer of glucose from uridine diphosphoglucose to 5-hydroxymethyl cytosine of T4 DNA in an α- and β-conformation, respectively. Following the 3D structure of BGT and a secondary structure alignment of AGT and BGT, we performed a site-directed mutagenesis of AGT. A two-domain structure was deduced, with an open substrate-free and a closed substrate-bound conformation. We also identified specific amino acids involved in DNA binding. The identification of a protein–protein interaction of AGT and gp45 which is a part of the T4 replication complex supports the idea that T4 DNA is α-glucosylated immediately after synthesis. BGT then glucosylates those hydroxymethyl cytosines not previously served by AGT.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
