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β‐Rolls, β‐Helices, and Other β‐Solenoid Proteins

Kajava, Andrey V., Steven, Alasdair C.·2006·Advances in Protein Chemistry

Abstract

Beta-rolls and beta-helices belong to a larger group of topologically similar proteins with solenoid folds: because their regular secondary structure elements are exclusively beta-strands, they are referred to as beta-solenoids. The number of beta-solenoids whose structures are known is now large enough to support a systematic analysis. Here we survey the distinguishing structural features of beta-solenoids, also documenting their notable diversity. Appraisal of these structures suggests a classification based on handedness, twist, oligomerization state, and coil shape. In addition, beta-solenoids are distinguished by the number of chains that wind around a common axis: the majority are single-stranded but there is a recently discovered subset of triple-stranded beta-solenoids. This survey has revealed some relationships of the amino acid sequences of beta-solenoids with their structures and functions-in particular, the repetitive character of the coil sequences and conformations that recur in tracts of tandem repeats. We have proposed the term beta-arc for the distinctive turns found in beta-solenoids and beta-arch for the corresponding strand-turn-strand motifs. The evolutionary mechanisms underlying these proteins are also discussed. This analysis has direct implications for sequence-based detection, structural prediction, and de novo design of other beta-solenoid proteins. The abundance of virulence factors, toxins and allergens among beta-solenoids, as well as commonalities of beta-solenoids with amyloid fibrils, imply that this class of folds may have a broader role in human diseases than was previously recognized. Thus, identification of genes with putative beta-solenoid domains promises to be a fertile direction in the search for viable targets in the development of new antibiotics and vaccines.

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  • Tandem repeat proteins with repetitive units of 6-10 residues predominantly have beta-solenoid structures.

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Authors
Kajava, A. V., & Steven, A. C.
Affiliations
  • Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (FR)
  • National Institutes of Health (US)
Venue
Advances in Protein Chemistry
Publisher
Elsevier
Published
2006
Volume
73
Pages
55-96
ISSN
0065-3233 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W133512539
Cited by
149
References
108
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FWCI
10.02
Type
book chapter
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Advances in protein chemistry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health
  • National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Protein Structure and Dynamics
  • Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Materials Chemistry › Enzyme Structure and Function
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Biochemical and Structural Characterization
Keywords
beta-helix, protein fold classification, oligomeric state, tandem repeats, protein evolution, virulence factors, toxins, allergens, amyloid fibrils, de novo protein design, antibiotic targets, vaccine targets
MeSH terms
Models, Molecular, Proteins, Protein Structure, Secondary, Protein Folding

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