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Structural Basis for Cell-Wall Recognition by Bacteriophage PBC5 Endolysin. 2019

Ko On Lee, and Minsuk Kong, and Iktae Kim, and Jaewoo Bai, and Soyoung Cha, and Boram Kim, and Kyoung-Seok Ryu, and Sangryeol Ryu, and Jeong-Yong Suh
Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, South Korea; Protein Structure Research Team, Korea Basic Science Institute, 162 Yeongudanji-Ro, Ochang-Eup, Cheongju-Si, Chungcheongbuk-Do 28119, South Korea.

Phage endolysins are hydrolytic enzymes that cleave the bacterial cell wall during the lytic cycle. We isolated the bacteriophage PBC5 against Bacillus cereus, a major foodborne pathogen, and describe the molecular interaction between endolysin LysPBC5 and the host peptidoglycan structure. LysPBC5 has an N-terminal glycoside hydrolase 25 domain, and a C-terminal cell-wall binding domain (CBD) that is critical for specific cell-wall recognition and lysis. The crystal and solution structures of CBDs reveal tandem SH3b domains that are tightly engaged with each other. The CBD binds to the peptidoglycan in a bidentate manner via distal β sheet motifs with pseudo 2-fold symmetry, which can explain its high affinity and host specificity. The CBD primarily interacts with the glycan strand of the peptidoglycan layer instead of the peptide crosslink, implicating the tertiary structure of peptidoglycan as the recognition motif of endolysins.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008958 Models, Molecular Models used experimentally or theoretically to study molecular shape, electronic properties, or interactions; includes analogous molecules, computer-generated graphics, and mechanical structures. Molecular Models,Model, Molecular,Molecular Model
D010450 Endopeptidases A subclass of PEPTIDE HYDROLASES that catalyze the internal cleavage of PEPTIDES or PROTEINS. Endopeptidase,Peptide Peptidohydrolases
D010457 Peptidoglycan A structural polymer of the bacterial cell envelope consisting of sugars and amino acids which is responsible for both shape determination and cellular integrity under osmotic stress in virtually all bacteria. Murein,Pseudomurein
D002473 Cell Wall The outermost layer of a cell in most PLANTS; BACTERIA; FUNGI; and ALGAE. The cell wall is usually a rigid structure that lies external to the CELL MEMBRANE, and provides a protective barrier against physical or chemical agents. Cell Walls,Wall, Cell,Walls, Cell
D006868 Hydrolysis The process of cleaving a chemical compound by the addition of a molecule of water.
D000072417 Protein Domains Discrete protein structural units that may fold independently of the rest of the protein and have their own functions. Peptide Domain,Protein Domain,Domain, Peptide,Domain, Protein,Domains, Peptide,Domains, Protein,Peptide Domains
D001409 Bacillus cereus A species of rod-shaped bacteria that is a common soil saprophyte. Its spores are widespread and multiplication has been observed chiefly in foods. Contamination may lead to food poisoning.
D001435 Bacteriophages Viruses whose hosts are bacterial cells. Phages,Bacteriophage,Phage
D001665 Binding Sites The parts of a macromolecule that directly participate in its specific combination with another molecule. Combining Site,Binding Site,Combining Sites,Site, Binding,Site, Combining,Sites, Binding,Sites, Combining
D017433 Protein Structure, Secondary The level of protein structure in which regular hydrogen-bond interactions within contiguous stretches of polypeptide chain give rise to ALPHA-HELICES; BETA-STRANDS (which align to form BETA-SHEETS), or other types of coils. This is the first folding level of protein conformation. Secondary Protein Structure,Protein Structures, Secondary,Secondary Protein Structures,Structure, Secondary Protein,Structures, Secondary Protein

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