diff --git "a/annotation_CSV/PMC4993997.csv" "b/annotation_CSV/PMC4993997.csv" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/annotation_CSV/PMC4993997.csv" @@ -0,0 +1,1052 @@ +anno_start anno_end anno_text entity_type sentence section +26 31 human species Structure and function of human Naa60 (NatF), a Golgi-localized bi-functional acetyltransferase TITLE +32 37 Naa60 protein Structure and function of human Naa60 (NatF), a Golgi-localized bi-functional acetyltransferase TITLE +39 43 NatF complex_assembly Structure and function of human Naa60 (NatF), a Golgi-localized bi-functional acetyltransferase TITLE +78 95 acetyltransferase protein_type Structure and function of human Naa60 (NatF), a Golgi-localized bi-functional acetyltransferase TITLE +0 22 N-terminal acetylation ptm N-terminal acetylation (Nt-acetylation), carried out by N-terminal acetyltransferases (NATs), is a conserved and primary modification of nascent peptide chains. ABSTRACT +24 38 Nt-acetylation ptm N-terminal acetylation (Nt-acetylation), carried out by N-terminal acetyltransferases (NATs), is a conserved and primary modification of nascent peptide chains. ABSTRACT +56 85 N-terminal acetyltransferases protein_type N-terminal acetylation (Nt-acetylation), carried out by N-terminal acetyltransferases (NATs), is a conserved and primary modification of nascent peptide chains. ABSTRACT +87 91 NATs protein_type N-terminal acetylation (Nt-acetylation), carried out by N-terminal acetyltransferases (NATs), is a conserved and primary modification of nascent peptide chains. ABSTRACT +145 152 peptide chemical N-terminal acetylation (Nt-acetylation), carried out by N-terminal acetyltransferases (NATs), is a conserved and primary modification of nascent peptide chains. ABSTRACT +0 5 Naa60 protein Naa60 (also named NatF) is a recently identified NAT found only in multicellular eukaryotes. ABSTRACT +18 22 NatF complex_assembly Naa60 (also named NatF) is a recently identified NAT found only in multicellular eukaryotes. ABSTRACT +49 52 NAT protein_type Naa60 (also named NatF) is a recently identified NAT found only in multicellular eukaryotes. ABSTRACT +67 91 multicellular eukaryotes taxonomy_domain Naa60 (also named NatF) is a recently identified NAT found only in multicellular eukaryotes. ABSTRACT +80 94 Nt-acetylation ptm This protein was shown to locate on the Golgi apparatus and mainly catalyze the Nt-acetylation of transmembrane proteins, and it also harbors lysine Nε-acetyltransferase (KAT) activity to catalyze the acetylation of lysine ε-amine. ABSTRACT +142 169 lysine Nε-acetyltransferase protein_type This protein was shown to locate on the Golgi apparatus and mainly catalyze the Nt-acetylation of transmembrane proteins, and it also harbors lysine Nε-acetyltransferase (KAT) activity to catalyze the acetylation of lysine ε-amine. ABSTRACT +171 174 KAT protein_type This protein was shown to locate on the Golgi apparatus and mainly catalyze the Nt-acetylation of transmembrane proteins, and it also harbors lysine Nε-acetyltransferase (KAT) activity to catalyze the acetylation of lysine ε-amine. ABSTRACT +201 212 acetylation ptm This protein was shown to locate on the Golgi apparatus and mainly catalyze the Nt-acetylation of transmembrane proteins, and it also harbors lysine Nε-acetyltransferase (KAT) activity to catalyze the acetylation of lysine ε-amine. ABSTRACT +216 222 lysine residue_name This protein was shown to locate on the Golgi apparatus and mainly catalyze the Nt-acetylation of transmembrane proteins, and it also harbors lysine Nε-acetyltransferase (KAT) activity to catalyze the acetylation of lysine ε-amine. ABSTRACT +20 38 crystal structures evidence Here, we report the crystal structures of human Naa60 (hNaa60) in complex with Acetyl-Coenzyme A (Ac-CoA) or Coenzyme A (CoA). ABSTRACT +42 47 human species Here, we report the crystal structures of human Naa60 (hNaa60) in complex with Acetyl-Coenzyme A (Ac-CoA) or Coenzyme A (CoA). ABSTRACT +48 53 Naa60 protein Here, we report the crystal structures of human Naa60 (hNaa60) in complex with Acetyl-Coenzyme A (Ac-CoA) or Coenzyme A (CoA). ABSTRACT +55 61 hNaa60 protein Here, we report the crystal structures of human Naa60 (hNaa60) in complex with Acetyl-Coenzyme A (Ac-CoA) or Coenzyme A (CoA). ABSTRACT +63 78 in complex with protein_state Here, we report the crystal structures of human Naa60 (hNaa60) in complex with Acetyl-Coenzyme A (Ac-CoA) or Coenzyme A (CoA). ABSTRACT +79 96 Acetyl-Coenzyme A chemical Here, we report the crystal structures of human Naa60 (hNaa60) in complex with Acetyl-Coenzyme A (Ac-CoA) or Coenzyme A (CoA). ABSTRACT +98 104 Ac-CoA chemical Here, we report the crystal structures of human Naa60 (hNaa60) in complex with Acetyl-Coenzyme A (Ac-CoA) or Coenzyme A (CoA). ABSTRACT +109 119 Coenzyme A chemical Here, we report the crystal structures of human Naa60 (hNaa60) in complex with Acetyl-Coenzyme A (Ac-CoA) or Coenzyme A (CoA). ABSTRACT +121 124 CoA chemical Here, we report the crystal structures of human Naa60 (hNaa60) in complex with Acetyl-Coenzyme A (Ac-CoA) or Coenzyme A (CoA). ABSTRACT +4 10 hNaa60 protein The hNaa60 protein contains an amphipathic helix following its GNAT domain that may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60, and the β7-β8 hairpin adopted different conformations in the hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) crystal structures. ABSTRACT +31 48 amphipathic helix structure_element The hNaa60 protein contains an amphipathic helix following its GNAT domain that may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60, and the β7-β8 hairpin adopted different conformations in the hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) crystal structures. ABSTRACT +63 74 GNAT domain structure_element The hNaa60 protein contains an amphipathic helix following its GNAT domain that may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60, and the β7-β8 hairpin adopted different conformations in the hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) crystal structures. ABSTRACT +120 126 hNaa60 protein The hNaa60 protein contains an amphipathic helix following its GNAT domain that may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60, and the β7-β8 hairpin adopted different conformations in the hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) crystal structures. ABSTRACT +136 149 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element The hNaa60 protein contains an amphipathic helix following its GNAT domain that may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60, and the β7-β8 hairpin adopted different conformations in the hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) crystal structures. ABSTRACT +189 195 hNaa60 protein The hNaa60 protein contains an amphipathic helix following its GNAT domain that may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60, and the β7-β8 hairpin adopted different conformations in the hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) crystal structures. ABSTRACT +196 201 1-242 residue_range The hNaa60 protein contains an amphipathic helix following its GNAT domain that may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60, and the β7-β8 hairpin adopted different conformations in the hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) crystal structures. ABSTRACT +207 220 hNaa60(1-199) mutant The hNaa60 protein contains an amphipathic helix following its GNAT domain that may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60, and the β7-β8 hairpin adopted different conformations in the hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) crystal structures. ABSTRACT +221 239 crystal structures evidence The hNaa60 protein contains an amphipathic helix following its GNAT domain that may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60, and the β7-β8 hairpin adopted different conformations in the hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) crystal structures. ABSTRACT +44 50 Phe 34 residue_name_number Remarkably, we found that the side-chain of Phe 34 can influence the position of the coenzyme, indicating a new regulatory mechanism involving enzyme, co-factor and substrates interactions. ABSTRACT +85 93 coenzyme chemical Remarkably, we found that the side-chain of Phe 34 can influence the position of the coenzyme, indicating a new regulatory mechanism involving enzyme, co-factor and substrates interactions. ABSTRACT +10 55 structural comparison and biochemical studies experimental_method Moreover, structural comparison and biochemical studies indicated that Tyr 97 and His 138 are key residues for catalytic reaction and that a non-conserved β3-β4 long loop participates in the regulation of hNaa60 activity. ABSTRACT +71 77 Tyr 97 residue_name_number Moreover, structural comparison and biochemical studies indicated that Tyr 97 and His 138 are key residues for catalytic reaction and that a non-conserved β3-β4 long loop participates in the regulation of hNaa60 activity. ABSTRACT +82 89 His 138 residue_name_number Moreover, structural comparison and biochemical studies indicated that Tyr 97 and His 138 are key residues for catalytic reaction and that a non-conserved β3-β4 long loop participates in the regulation of hNaa60 activity. ABSTRACT +141 154 non-conserved protein_state Moreover, structural comparison and biochemical studies indicated that Tyr 97 and His 138 are key residues for catalytic reaction and that a non-conserved β3-β4 long loop participates in the regulation of hNaa60 activity. ABSTRACT +155 170 β3-β4 long loop structure_element Moreover, structural comparison and biochemical studies indicated that Tyr 97 and His 138 are key residues for catalytic reaction and that a non-conserved β3-β4 long loop participates in the regulation of hNaa60 activity. ABSTRACT +205 211 hNaa60 protein Moreover, structural comparison and biochemical studies indicated that Tyr 97 and His 138 are key residues for catalytic reaction and that a non-conserved β3-β4 long loop participates in the regulation of hNaa60 activity. ABSTRACT +0 11 Acetylation ptm Acetylation is one of the most ubiquitous modifications that plays a vital role in many biological processes, such as transcriptional regulation, protein-protein interaction, enzyme activity, protein stability, antibiotic resistance, biological rhythm and so on. INTRO +8 19 acetylation ptm Protein acetylation can be grouped into lysine Nε-acetylation and peptide N-terminal acetylation (Nt-acetylation). INTRO +40 61 lysine Nε-acetylation ptm Protein acetylation can be grouped into lysine Nε-acetylation and peptide N-terminal acetylation (Nt-acetylation). INTRO +66 73 peptide chemical Protein acetylation can be grouped into lysine Nε-acetylation and peptide N-terminal acetylation (Nt-acetylation). INTRO +74 96 N-terminal acetylation ptm Protein acetylation can be grouped into lysine Nε-acetylation and peptide N-terminal acetylation (Nt-acetylation). INTRO +98 112 Nt-acetylation ptm Protein acetylation can be grouped into lysine Nε-acetylation and peptide N-terminal acetylation (Nt-acetylation). INTRO +11 25 Nε-acetylation ptm Generally, Nε-acetylation refers to the transfer of an acetyl group from an acetyl coenzyme A (Ac-CoA) to the ε-amino group of lysine. INTRO +55 61 acetyl chemical Generally, Nε-acetylation refers to the transfer of an acetyl group from an acetyl coenzyme A (Ac-CoA) to the ε-amino group of lysine. INTRO +76 93 acetyl coenzyme A chemical Generally, Nε-acetylation refers to the transfer of an acetyl group from an acetyl coenzyme A (Ac-CoA) to the ε-amino group of lysine. INTRO +95 101 Ac-CoA chemical Generally, Nε-acetylation refers to the transfer of an acetyl group from an acetyl coenzyme A (Ac-CoA) to the ε-amino group of lysine. INTRO +127 133 lysine residue_name Generally, Nε-acetylation refers to the transfer of an acetyl group from an acetyl coenzyme A (Ac-CoA) to the ε-amino group of lysine. INTRO +42 67 lysine acetyltransferases protein_type This kind of modification is catalyzed by lysine acetyltransferases (KATs), some of which are named histone acetyltransferases (HATs) because early studies focused mostly on the post-transcriptional acetylation of histones. INTRO +69 73 KATs protein_type This kind of modification is catalyzed by lysine acetyltransferases (KATs), some of which are named histone acetyltransferases (HATs) because early studies focused mostly on the post-transcriptional acetylation of histones. INTRO +100 126 histone acetyltransferases protein_type This kind of modification is catalyzed by lysine acetyltransferases (KATs), some of which are named histone acetyltransferases (HATs) because early studies focused mostly on the post-transcriptional acetylation of histones. INTRO +128 132 HATs protein_type This kind of modification is catalyzed by lysine acetyltransferases (KATs), some of which are named histone acetyltransferases (HATs) because early studies focused mostly on the post-transcriptional acetylation of histones. INTRO +199 210 acetylation ptm This kind of modification is catalyzed by lysine acetyltransferases (KATs), some of which are named histone acetyltransferases (HATs) because early studies focused mostly on the post-transcriptional acetylation of histones. INTRO +214 222 histones protein_type This kind of modification is catalyzed by lysine acetyltransferases (KATs), some of which are named histone acetyltransferases (HATs) because early studies focused mostly on the post-transcriptional acetylation of histones. INTRO +61 75 Nε-acetylation ptm Despite the prominent accomplishments in the field regarding Nε-acetylation by KATs for over 50 years, the significance of the more evolutionarily conserved Nt-acetylation is still inconclusive. INTRO +79 83 KATs protein_type Despite the prominent accomplishments in the field regarding Nε-acetylation by KATs for over 50 years, the significance of the more evolutionarily conserved Nt-acetylation is still inconclusive. INTRO +157 171 Nt-acetylation ptm Despite the prominent accomplishments in the field regarding Nε-acetylation by KATs for over 50 years, the significance of the more evolutionarily conserved Nt-acetylation is still inconclusive. INTRO +0 14 Nt-acetylation ptm Nt-acetylation is an abundant and evolutionarily conserved modification occurring in bacteria, archaea and eukaryotes. INTRO +85 93 bacteria taxonomy_domain Nt-acetylation is an abundant and evolutionarily conserved modification occurring in bacteria, archaea and eukaryotes. INTRO +95 102 archaea taxonomy_domain Nt-acetylation is an abundant and evolutionarily conserved modification occurring in bacteria, archaea and eukaryotes. INTRO +107 117 eukaryotes taxonomy_domain Nt-acetylation is an abundant and evolutionarily conserved modification occurring in bacteria, archaea and eukaryotes. INTRO +45 50 human species It is estimated that about 80–90% of soluble human proteins and 50–70% of yeast proteins are subjected to Nt-acetylation, where an acetyl moiety is transferred from Ac-CoA to the α-amino group of the first residue. INTRO +74 79 yeast taxonomy_domain It is estimated that about 80–90% of soluble human proteins and 50–70% of yeast proteins are subjected to Nt-acetylation, where an acetyl moiety is transferred from Ac-CoA to the α-amino group of the first residue. INTRO +106 120 Nt-acetylation ptm It is estimated that about 80–90% of soluble human proteins and 50–70% of yeast proteins are subjected to Nt-acetylation, where an acetyl moiety is transferred from Ac-CoA to the α-amino group of the first residue. INTRO +131 137 acetyl chemical It is estimated that about 80–90% of soluble human proteins and 50–70% of yeast proteins are subjected to Nt-acetylation, where an acetyl moiety is transferred from Ac-CoA to the α-amino group of the first residue. INTRO +165 171 Ac-CoA chemical It is estimated that about 80–90% of soluble human proteins and 50–70% of yeast proteins are subjected to Nt-acetylation, where an acetyl moiety is transferred from Ac-CoA to the α-amino group of the first residue. INTRO +34 48 Nt-acetylation ptm Recently Nt-acetylome expands the Nt-acetylation to transmembrane proteins. INTRO +7 21 Nε-acetylation ptm Unlike Nε-acetylation that can be eliminated by deacetylases, Nt-acetylation is considered irreversible since no corresponding deacetylase is found to date. INTRO +48 60 deacetylases protein_type Unlike Nε-acetylation that can be eliminated by deacetylases, Nt-acetylation is considered irreversible since no corresponding deacetylase is found to date. INTRO +62 76 Nt-acetylation ptm Unlike Nε-acetylation that can be eliminated by deacetylases, Nt-acetylation is considered irreversible since no corresponding deacetylase is found to date. INTRO +91 103 irreversible protein_state Unlike Nε-acetylation that can be eliminated by deacetylases, Nt-acetylation is considered irreversible since no corresponding deacetylase is found to date. INTRO +127 138 deacetylase protein_type Unlike Nε-acetylation that can be eliminated by deacetylases, Nt-acetylation is considered irreversible since no corresponding deacetylase is found to date. INTRO +9 23 Nt-acetylation ptm Although Nt-acetylation has been regarded as a co-translational modification traditionally, there is evidence that post-translational Nt-acetylation exists. INTRO +134 148 Nt-acetylation ptm Although Nt-acetylation has been regarded as a co-translational modification traditionally, there is evidence that post-translational Nt-acetylation exists. INTRO +110 124 Nt-acetylation ptm During the past decades, a large number of Nt-acetylome researches have shed light on the functional roles of Nt-acetylation, including protein degradation, subcellular localization, protein-protein interaction, protein-membrane interaction, plant development, stress-response and protein stability. INTRO +242 247 plant taxonomy_domain During the past decades, a large number of Nt-acetylome researches have shed light on the functional roles of Nt-acetylation, including protein degradation, subcellular localization, protein-protein interaction, protein-membrane interaction, plant development, stress-response and protein stability. INTRO +4 18 Nt-acetylation ptm The Nt-acetylation is carried out by N-terminal acetyltransferases (NATs) that belong to the GNAT superfamily. INTRO +37 66 N-terminal acetyltransferases protein_type The Nt-acetylation is carried out by N-terminal acetyltransferases (NATs) that belong to the GNAT superfamily. INTRO +68 72 NATs protein_type The Nt-acetylation is carried out by N-terminal acetyltransferases (NATs) that belong to the GNAT superfamily. INTRO +93 109 GNAT superfamily protein_type The Nt-acetylation is carried out by N-terminal acetyltransferases (NATs) that belong to the GNAT superfamily. INTRO +13 17 NATs protein_type To date, six NATs (NatA/B/C/D/E/F) have been identified in eukaryotes. INTRO +19 23 NatA complex_assembly To date, six NATs (NatA/B/C/D/E/F) have been identified in eukaryotes. INTRO +24 25 B complex_assembly To date, six NATs (NatA/B/C/D/E/F) have been identified in eukaryotes. INTRO +26 27 C complex_assembly To date, six NATs (NatA/B/C/D/E/F) have been identified in eukaryotes. INTRO +28 29 D complex_assembly To date, six NATs (NatA/B/C/D/E/F) have been identified in eukaryotes. INTRO +30 31 E complex_assembly To date, six NATs (NatA/B/C/D/E/F) have been identified in eukaryotes. INTRO +32 33 F complex_assembly To date, six NATs (NatA/B/C/D/E/F) have been identified in eukaryotes. INTRO +59 69 eukaryotes taxonomy_domain To date, six NATs (NatA/B/C/D/E/F) have been identified in eukaryotes. INTRO +20 34 Nt-acetylation ptm About 40 percent of Nt-acetylation of soluble proteins in cells is catalyzed by NatA complex which is composed of the catalytic subunit Naa10p and the auxiliary subunit Naa15p. INTRO +80 84 NatA complex_assembly About 40 percent of Nt-acetylation of soluble proteins in cells is catalyzed by NatA complex which is composed of the catalytic subunit Naa10p and the auxiliary subunit Naa15p. INTRO +136 142 Naa10p protein About 40 percent of Nt-acetylation of soluble proteins in cells is catalyzed by NatA complex which is composed of the catalytic subunit Naa10p and the auxiliary subunit Naa15p. INTRO +169 175 Naa15p protein About 40 percent of Nt-acetylation of soluble proteins in cells is catalyzed by NatA complex which is composed of the catalytic subunit Naa10p and the auxiliary subunit Naa15p. INTRO +0 4 NatE complex_assembly NatE was found to physically interact with the NatA complex without any observation of impact on NatA-activity. INTRO +47 51 NatA complex_assembly NatE was found to physically interact with the NatA complex without any observation of impact on NatA-activity. INTRO +97 101 NatA complex_assembly NatE was found to physically interact with the NatA complex without any observation of impact on NatA-activity. INTRO +34 38 NATs protein_type Two other multimeric complexes of NATs are NatB and NatC which contain the catalytic subunits Naa20 and Naa30 and the auxiliary subunits Naa25 and Naa35/Naa38, respectively. INTRO +43 47 NatB complex_assembly Two other multimeric complexes of NATs are NatB and NatC which contain the catalytic subunits Naa20 and Naa30 and the auxiliary subunits Naa25 and Naa35/Naa38, respectively. INTRO +52 56 NatC complex_assembly Two other multimeric complexes of NATs are NatB and NatC which contain the catalytic subunits Naa20 and Naa30 and the auxiliary subunits Naa25 and Naa35/Naa38, respectively. INTRO +94 99 Naa20 protein Two other multimeric complexes of NATs are NatB and NatC which contain the catalytic subunits Naa20 and Naa30 and the auxiliary subunits Naa25 and Naa35/Naa38, respectively. INTRO +104 109 Naa30 protein Two other multimeric complexes of NATs are NatB and NatC which contain the catalytic subunits Naa20 and Naa30 and the auxiliary subunits Naa25 and Naa35/Naa38, respectively. INTRO +137 142 Naa25 protein Two other multimeric complexes of NATs are NatB and NatC which contain the catalytic subunits Naa20 and Naa30 and the auxiliary subunits Naa25 and Naa35/Naa38, respectively. INTRO +147 152 Naa35 protein Two other multimeric complexes of NATs are NatB and NatC which contain the catalytic subunits Naa20 and Naa30 and the auxiliary subunits Naa25 and Naa35/Naa38, respectively. INTRO +153 158 Naa38 protein Two other multimeric complexes of NATs are NatB and NatC which contain the catalytic subunits Naa20 and Naa30 and the auxiliary subunits Naa25 and Naa35/Naa38, respectively. INTRO +41 46 Naa40 protein Furthermore, only the catalytic subunits Naa40 and Naa60 were found for NatD and NatF, respectively. INTRO +51 56 Naa60 protein Furthermore, only the catalytic subunits Naa40 and Naa60 were found for NatD and NatF, respectively. INTRO +72 76 NatD complex_assembly Furthermore, only the catalytic subunits Naa40 and Naa60 were found for NatD and NatF, respectively. INTRO +81 85 NatF complex_assembly Furthermore, only the catalytic subunits Naa40 and Naa60 were found for NatD and NatF, respectively. INTRO +8 22 Nt-acetylation ptm Besides Nt-acetylation, accumulating reports have proposed Nε-acetylation carried out by NATs. INTRO +59 73 Nε-acetylation ptm Besides Nt-acetylation, accumulating reports have proposed Nε-acetylation carried out by NATs. INTRO +89 93 NATs protein_type Besides Nt-acetylation, accumulating reports have proposed Nε-acetylation carried out by NATs. INTRO +53 67 Nt-acetylation ptm There is an evolutionary increasing in the degree of Nt-acetylation between yeast and human which could partly be explained by the contribution of NatF. As the first N-terminal acetyltransferase discovered on an organelle, NatF, encoded by NAA60 and also named as Histone acetyltransferase type B protein 4 (HAT4), Naa60 or N-acetyltransferase 15 (NAT15), is the youngest member of the NAT family. INTRO +76 81 yeast taxonomy_domain There is an evolutionary increasing in the degree of Nt-acetylation between yeast and human which could partly be explained by the contribution of NatF. As the first N-terminal acetyltransferase discovered on an organelle, NatF, encoded by NAA60 and also named as Histone acetyltransferase type B protein 4 (HAT4), Naa60 or N-acetyltransferase 15 (NAT15), is the youngest member of the NAT family. INTRO +86 91 human species There is an evolutionary increasing in the degree of Nt-acetylation between yeast and human which could partly be explained by the contribution of NatF. As the first N-terminal acetyltransferase discovered on an organelle, NatF, encoded by NAA60 and also named as Histone acetyltransferase type B protein 4 (HAT4), Naa60 or N-acetyltransferase 15 (NAT15), is the youngest member of the NAT family. INTRO +147 151 NatF complex_assembly There is an evolutionary increasing in the degree of Nt-acetylation between yeast and human which could partly be explained by the contribution of NatF. As the first N-terminal acetyltransferase discovered on an organelle, NatF, encoded by NAA60 and also named as Histone acetyltransferase type B protein 4 (HAT4), Naa60 or N-acetyltransferase 15 (NAT15), is the youngest member of the NAT family. INTRO +166 194 N-terminal acetyltransferase protein_type There is an evolutionary increasing in the degree of Nt-acetylation between yeast and human which could partly be explained by the contribution of NatF. As the first N-terminal acetyltransferase discovered on an organelle, NatF, encoded by NAA60 and also named as Histone acetyltransferase type B protein 4 (HAT4), Naa60 or N-acetyltransferase 15 (NAT15), is the youngest member of the NAT family. INTRO +223 227 NatF complex_assembly There is an evolutionary increasing in the degree of Nt-acetylation between yeast and human which could partly be explained by the contribution of NatF. As the first N-terminal acetyltransferase discovered on an organelle, NatF, encoded by NAA60 and also named as Histone acetyltransferase type B protein 4 (HAT4), Naa60 or N-acetyltransferase 15 (NAT15), is the youngest member of the NAT family. INTRO +240 245 NAA60 protein There is an evolutionary increasing in the degree of Nt-acetylation between yeast and human which could partly be explained by the contribution of NatF. As the first N-terminal acetyltransferase discovered on an organelle, NatF, encoded by NAA60 and also named as Histone acetyltransferase type B protein 4 (HAT4), Naa60 or N-acetyltransferase 15 (NAT15), is the youngest member of the NAT family. INTRO +264 306 Histone acetyltransferase type B protein 4 protein There is an evolutionary increasing in the degree of Nt-acetylation between yeast and human which could partly be explained by the contribution of NatF. As the first N-terminal acetyltransferase discovered on an organelle, NatF, encoded by NAA60 and also named as Histone acetyltransferase type B protein 4 (HAT4), Naa60 or N-acetyltransferase 15 (NAT15), is the youngest member of the NAT family. INTRO +308 312 HAT4 protein There is an evolutionary increasing in the degree of Nt-acetylation between yeast and human which could partly be explained by the contribution of NatF. As the first N-terminal acetyltransferase discovered on an organelle, NatF, encoded by NAA60 and also named as Histone acetyltransferase type B protein 4 (HAT4), Naa60 or N-acetyltransferase 15 (NAT15), is the youngest member of the NAT family. INTRO +315 320 Naa60 protein There is an evolutionary increasing in the degree of Nt-acetylation between yeast and human which could partly be explained by the contribution of NatF. As the first N-terminal acetyltransferase discovered on an organelle, NatF, encoded by NAA60 and also named as Histone acetyltransferase type B protein 4 (HAT4), Naa60 or N-acetyltransferase 15 (NAT15), is the youngest member of the NAT family. INTRO +324 346 N-acetyltransferase 15 protein There is an evolutionary increasing in the degree of Nt-acetylation between yeast and human which could partly be explained by the contribution of NatF. As the first N-terminal acetyltransferase discovered on an organelle, NatF, encoded by NAA60 and also named as Histone acetyltransferase type B protein 4 (HAT4), Naa60 or N-acetyltransferase 15 (NAT15), is the youngest member of the NAT family. INTRO +348 353 NAT15 protein There is an evolutionary increasing in the degree of Nt-acetylation between yeast and human which could partly be explained by the contribution of NatF. As the first N-terminal acetyltransferase discovered on an organelle, NatF, encoded by NAA60 and also named as Histone acetyltransferase type B protein 4 (HAT4), Naa60 or N-acetyltransferase 15 (NAT15), is the youngest member of the NAT family. INTRO +386 389 NAT protein_type There is an evolutionary increasing in the degree of Nt-acetylation between yeast and human which could partly be explained by the contribution of NatF. As the first N-terminal acetyltransferase discovered on an organelle, NatF, encoded by NAA60 and also named as Histone acetyltransferase type B protein 4 (HAT4), Naa60 or N-acetyltransferase 15 (NAT15), is the youngest member of the NAT family. INTRO +13 17 NATs protein_type Unlike other NATs that are highly conserved among lower and higher eukaryotes, NatF only exists in higher eukaryotes. INTRO +27 43 highly conserved protein_state Unlike other NATs that are highly conserved among lower and higher eukaryotes, NatF only exists in higher eukaryotes. INTRO +50 55 lower taxonomy_domain Unlike other NATs that are highly conserved among lower and higher eukaryotes, NatF only exists in higher eukaryotes. INTRO +60 77 higher eukaryotes taxonomy_domain Unlike other NATs that are highly conserved among lower and higher eukaryotes, NatF only exists in higher eukaryotes. INTRO +79 83 NatF complex_assembly Unlike other NATs that are highly conserved among lower and higher eukaryotes, NatF only exists in higher eukaryotes. INTRO +99 116 higher eukaryotes taxonomy_domain Unlike other NATs that are highly conserved among lower and higher eukaryotes, NatF only exists in higher eukaryotes. INTRO +37 41 NatF complex_assembly Subsequent researches indicated that NatF displays its catalytic ability with both Nt-acetylation and lysine Nε-acetylation. INTRO +83 97 Nt-acetylation ptm Subsequent researches indicated that NatF displays its catalytic ability with both Nt-acetylation and lysine Nε-acetylation. INTRO +102 123 lysine Nε-acetylation ptm Subsequent researches indicated that NatF displays its catalytic ability with both Nt-acetylation and lysine Nε-acetylation. INTRO +6 34 N-terminal acetyltransferase protein_type As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO +36 40 NatF complex_assembly As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO +67 78 acetylation ptm As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO +187 195 Met-Lys- structure_element As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO +197 205 Met-Val- structure_element As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO +207 215 Met-Ala- structure_element As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO +220 228 Met-Met- structure_element As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO +293 297 NatC complex_assembly As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO +302 306 NatE complex_assembly As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO +327 331 NatF complex_assembly As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO +342 366 lysine acetyltransferase protein_type As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO +390 408 lysine acetylation ptm As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO +417 424 histone protein_type As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO +425 427 H4 protein_type As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO +439 441 H4 protein_type As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO +441 444 K20 residue_name_number As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO +446 448 H4 protein_type As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO +448 451 K79 residue_name_number As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO +456 458 H4 protein_type As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO +458 461 K91 residue_name_number As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO +29 33 NatF complex_assembly Another important feature of NatF is that this protein is anchored on the Golgi apparatus through its C-terminal membrane-integrating region and takes part in the maintaining of Golgi integrity. INTRO +113 140 membrane-integrating region structure_element Another important feature of NatF is that this protein is anchored on the Golgi apparatus through its C-terminal membrane-integrating region and takes part in the maintaining of Golgi integrity. INTRO +81 85 NatF complex_assembly With its unique intracellular organellar localization and substrate selectivity, NatF appears to provide more evolutionary information among the NAT family members. INTRO +145 148 NAT protein_type With its unique intracellular organellar localization and substrate selectivity, NatF appears to provide more evolutionary information among the NAT family members. INTRO +27 31 NatF complex_assembly It was recently found that NatF facilitates nucleosomes assembly and that NAA60 knockdown in MCF7-cell inhibits cell proliferation, sensitizes cells to DNA damage and induces cell apoptosis. INTRO +44 55 nucleosomes complex_assembly It was recently found that NatF facilitates nucleosomes assembly and that NAA60 knockdown in MCF7-cell inhibits cell proliferation, sensitizes cells to DNA damage and induces cell apoptosis. INTRO +74 79 NAA60 protein It was recently found that NatF facilitates nucleosomes assembly and that NAA60 knockdown in MCF7-cell inhibits cell proliferation, sensitizes cells to DNA damage and induces cell apoptosis. INTRO +3 13 Drosophila taxonomy_domain In Drosophila cells, NAA60 knockdown induces chromosomal segregation defects during anaphase including lagging chromosomes and chromosomal bridges. INTRO +21 26 NAA60 protein In Drosophila cells, NAA60 knockdown induces chromosomal segregation defects during anaphase including lagging chromosomes and chromosomal bridges. INTRO +66 70 NatF complex_assembly Much recent attention has also been focused on the requirement of NatF for regulation of organellar structure. INTRO +15 20 NAA60 protein In HeLa cells, NAA60 knockdown causes Golgi apparatus fragmentation which can be rescued by overexpression Naa60. INTRO +92 106 overexpression experimental_method In HeLa cells, NAA60 knockdown causes Golgi apparatus fragmentation which can be rescued by overexpression Naa60. INTRO +107 112 Naa60 protein In HeLa cells, NAA60 knockdown causes Golgi apparatus fragmentation which can be rescued by overexpression Naa60. INTRO +79 83 NATs protein_type The systematic investigation of publicly available microarray data showed that NATs share distinct tissue-specific expression patterns in Drosophila and NatF shows a higher expression level in central nervous system of Drosophila. INTRO +138 148 Drosophila taxonomy_domain The systematic investigation of publicly available microarray data showed that NATs share distinct tissue-specific expression patterns in Drosophila and NatF shows a higher expression level in central nervous system of Drosophila. INTRO +153 157 NatF complex_assembly The systematic investigation of publicly available microarray data showed that NATs share distinct tissue-specific expression patterns in Drosophila and NatF shows a higher expression level in central nervous system of Drosophila. INTRO +219 229 Drosophila taxonomy_domain The systematic investigation of publicly available microarray data showed that NATs share distinct tissue-specific expression patterns in Drosophila and NatF shows a higher expression level in central nervous system of Drosophila. INTRO +18 24 solved experimental_method In this study, we solved the structures of human Naa60 (NatF) in complex with coenzyme. INTRO +29 39 structures evidence In this study, we solved the structures of human Naa60 (NatF) in complex with coenzyme. INTRO +43 48 human species In this study, we solved the structures of human Naa60 (NatF) in complex with coenzyme. INTRO +49 54 Naa60 protein In this study, we solved the structures of human Naa60 (NatF) in complex with coenzyme. INTRO +56 60 NatF complex_assembly In this study, we solved the structures of human Naa60 (NatF) in complex with coenzyme. INTRO +62 77 in complex with protein_state In this study, we solved the structures of human Naa60 (NatF) in complex with coenzyme. INTRO +78 86 coenzyme chemical In this study, we solved the structures of human Naa60 (NatF) in complex with coenzyme. INTRO +4 10 hNaa60 protein The hNaa60 protein contains a unique amphipathic α-helix (α5) following its GNAT domain that might account for the Golgi localization of this protein. INTRO +37 56 amphipathic α-helix structure_element The hNaa60 protein contains a unique amphipathic α-helix (α5) following its GNAT domain that might account for the Golgi localization of this protein. INTRO +58 60 α5 structure_element The hNaa60 protein contains a unique amphipathic α-helix (α5) following its GNAT domain that might account for the Golgi localization of this protein. INTRO +76 87 GNAT domain structure_element The hNaa60 protein contains a unique amphipathic α-helix (α5) following its GNAT domain that might account for the Golgi localization of this protein. INTRO +0 18 Crystal structures evidence Crystal structures showed that the β7-β8 hairpin rotated about 50 degrees upon removing the C-terminal region of the protein and this movement substantially changed the geometry of the substrate-binding pocket. INTRO +35 48 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element Crystal structures showed that the β7-β8 hairpin rotated about 50 degrees upon removing the C-terminal region of the protein and this movement substantially changed the geometry of the substrate-binding pocket. INTRO +92 109 C-terminal region structure_element Crystal structures showed that the β7-β8 hairpin rotated about 50 degrees upon removing the C-terminal region of the protein and this movement substantially changed the geometry of the substrate-binding pocket. INTRO +185 209 substrate-binding pocket site Crystal structures showed that the β7-β8 hairpin rotated about 50 degrees upon removing the C-terminal region of the protein and this movement substantially changed the geometry of the substrate-binding pocket. INTRO +25 31 Phe 34 residue_name_number Remarkably, we find that Phe 34 may participate in the proper positioning of the coenzyme for the transfer reaction to occur. INTRO +81 89 coenzyme chemical Remarkably, we find that Phe 34 may participate in the proper positioning of the coenzyme for the transfer reaction to occur. INTRO +8 28 structure comparison experimental_method Further structure comparison and biochemical studies also identified other key structural elements essential for the enzyme activity of Naa60. INTRO +33 52 biochemical studies experimental_method Further structure comparison and biochemical studies also identified other key structural elements essential for the enzyme activity of Naa60. INTRO +136 141 Naa60 protein Further structure comparison and biochemical studies also identified other key structural elements essential for the enzyme activity of Naa60. INTRO +8 17 structure evidence Overall structure of hNaa60 RESULTS +21 27 hNaa60 protein Overall structure of hNaa60 RESULTS +88 94 hNaa60 protein In the effort to prepare the protein for structural studies, we tried a large number of hNaa60 constructs but all failed due to heavy precipitation or aggregation. RESULTS +0 18 Sequence alignment experimental_method Sequence alignment of Naa60 from different species revealed a Glu-Glu-Arg (EER) versus Val-Val-Pro (VVP) sequence difference near the N-terminus of the protein in Xenopus Laevis versus Homo sapiens (Fig. 1A). RESULTS +22 27 Naa60 protein Sequence alignment of Naa60 from different species revealed a Glu-Glu-Arg (EER) versus Val-Val-Pro (VVP) sequence difference near the N-terminus of the protein in Xenopus Laevis versus Homo sapiens (Fig. 1A). RESULTS +62 73 Glu-Glu-Arg structure_element Sequence alignment of Naa60 from different species revealed a Glu-Glu-Arg (EER) versus Val-Val-Pro (VVP) sequence difference near the N-terminus of the protein in Xenopus Laevis versus Homo sapiens (Fig. 1A). RESULTS +75 78 EER structure_element Sequence alignment of Naa60 from different species revealed a Glu-Glu-Arg (EER) versus Val-Val-Pro (VVP) sequence difference near the N-terminus of the protein in Xenopus Laevis versus Homo sapiens (Fig. 1A). RESULTS +87 98 Val-Val-Pro structure_element Sequence alignment of Naa60 from different species revealed a Glu-Glu-Arg (EER) versus Val-Val-Pro (VVP) sequence difference near the N-terminus of the protein in Xenopus Laevis versus Homo sapiens (Fig. 1A). RESULTS +100 103 VVP structure_element Sequence alignment of Naa60 from different species revealed a Glu-Glu-Arg (EER) versus Val-Val-Pro (VVP) sequence difference near the N-terminus of the protein in Xenopus Laevis versus Homo sapiens (Fig. 1A). RESULTS +163 177 Xenopus Laevis species Sequence alignment of Naa60 from different species revealed a Glu-Glu-Arg (EER) versus Val-Val-Pro (VVP) sequence difference near the N-terminus of the protein in Xenopus Laevis versus Homo sapiens (Fig. 1A). RESULTS +185 197 Homo sapiens species Sequence alignment of Naa60 from different species revealed a Glu-Glu-Arg (EER) versus Val-Val-Pro (VVP) sequence difference near the N-terminus of the protein in Xenopus Laevis versus Homo sapiens (Fig. 1A). RESULTS +169 176 mutated experimental_method Considering that terminal residues may lack higher-order structure and hydrophobic residues in this region may expose to solvent and hence cause protein aggregation, we mutated residues 4–6 from VVP to EER for the purpose of improving solubility of this protein. RESULTS +186 189 4–6 residue_range Considering that terminal residues may lack higher-order structure and hydrophobic residues in this region may expose to solvent and hence cause protein aggregation, we mutated residues 4–6 from VVP to EER for the purpose of improving solubility of this protein. RESULTS +195 205 VVP to EER mutant Considering that terminal residues may lack higher-order structure and hydrophobic residues in this region may expose to solvent and hence cause protein aggregation, we mutated residues 4–6 from VVP to EER for the purpose of improving solubility of this protein. RESULTS +80 86 hNaa60 protein According to previous studies, this N-terminal region should not interfere with hNaa60’s Golgi localization. RESULTS +14 20 hNaa60 protein We tried many hNaa60 constructs with the three-residues mutation but only the truncated variant 1-199 and the full-length protein behaved well. RESULTS +56 64 mutation experimental_method We tried many hNaa60 constructs with the three-residues mutation but only the truncated variant 1-199 and the full-length protein behaved well. RESULTS +78 87 truncated protein_state We tried many hNaa60 constructs with the three-residues mutation but only the truncated variant 1-199 and the full-length protein behaved well. RESULTS +96 101 1-199 residue_range We tried many hNaa60 constructs with the three-residues mutation but only the truncated variant 1-199 and the full-length protein behaved well. RESULTS +110 121 full-length protein_state We tried many hNaa60 constructs with the three-residues mutation but only the truncated variant 1-199 and the full-length protein behaved well. RESULTS +16 23 crystal evidence We obtained the crystal of the truncated variant 1-199 in complex with CoA first, and after extensive trials we got the crystal of the full-length protein (spanning residues 1-242) in complex with Ac-CoA (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS +31 40 truncated protein_state We obtained the crystal of the truncated variant 1-199 in complex with CoA first, and after extensive trials we got the crystal of the full-length protein (spanning residues 1-242) in complex with Ac-CoA (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS +49 54 1-199 residue_range We obtained the crystal of the truncated variant 1-199 in complex with CoA first, and after extensive trials we got the crystal of the full-length protein (spanning residues 1-242) in complex with Ac-CoA (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS +55 70 in complex with protein_state We obtained the crystal of the truncated variant 1-199 in complex with CoA first, and after extensive trials we got the crystal of the full-length protein (spanning residues 1-242) in complex with Ac-CoA (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS +71 74 CoA chemical We obtained the crystal of the truncated variant 1-199 in complex with CoA first, and after extensive trials we got the crystal of the full-length protein (spanning residues 1-242) in complex with Ac-CoA (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS +120 127 crystal evidence We obtained the crystal of the truncated variant 1-199 in complex with CoA first, and after extensive trials we got the crystal of the full-length protein (spanning residues 1-242) in complex with Ac-CoA (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS +135 146 full-length protein_state We obtained the crystal of the truncated variant 1-199 in complex with CoA first, and after extensive trials we got the crystal of the full-length protein (spanning residues 1-242) in complex with Ac-CoA (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS +174 179 1-242 residue_range We obtained the crystal of the truncated variant 1-199 in complex with CoA first, and after extensive trials we got the crystal of the full-length protein (spanning residues 1-242) in complex with Ac-CoA (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS +181 196 in complex with protein_state We obtained the crystal of the truncated variant 1-199 in complex with CoA first, and after extensive trials we got the crystal of the full-length protein (spanning residues 1-242) in complex with Ac-CoA (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS +197 203 Ac-CoA chemical We obtained the crystal of the truncated variant 1-199 in complex with CoA first, and after extensive trials we got the crystal of the full-length protein (spanning residues 1-242) in complex with Ac-CoA (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS +34 41 mutants protein_state Hereafter, all deletions or point mutants of hNaa60 we describe here are with the EER mutation. RESULTS +45 51 hNaa60 protein Hereafter, all deletions or point mutants of hNaa60 we describe here are with the EER mutation. RESULTS +82 85 EER structure_element Hereafter, all deletions or point mutants of hNaa60 we describe here are with the EER mutation. RESULTS +86 94 mutation experimental_method Hereafter, all deletions or point mutants of hNaa60 we describe here are with the EER mutation. RESULTS +4 22 crystal structures evidence The crystal structures of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA and hNaa60(1-199)/CoA were determined by molecular replacement and refined to 1.38 Å and 1.60 Å resolution, respectively (Table 1). RESULTS +26 46 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly The crystal structures of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA and hNaa60(1-199)/CoA were determined by molecular replacement and refined to 1.38 Å and 1.60 Å resolution, respectively (Table 1). RESULTS +51 68 hNaa60(1-199)/CoA complex_assembly The crystal structures of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA and hNaa60(1-199)/CoA were determined by molecular replacement and refined to 1.38 Å and 1.60 Å resolution, respectively (Table 1). RESULTS +88 109 molecular replacement experimental_method The crystal structures of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA and hNaa60(1-199)/CoA were determined by molecular replacement and refined to 1.38 Å and 1.60 Å resolution, respectively (Table 1). RESULTS +4 25 electron density maps evidence The electron density maps were of sufficient quality to trace residues 1-211 of hNaa60(1-242) and residues 5-199 of hNaa60(1-199). RESULTS +71 76 1-211 residue_range The electron density maps were of sufficient quality to trace residues 1-211 of hNaa60(1-242) and residues 5-199 of hNaa60(1-199). RESULTS +80 86 hNaa60 protein The electron density maps were of sufficient quality to trace residues 1-211 of hNaa60(1-242) and residues 5-199 of hNaa60(1-199). RESULTS +87 92 1-242 residue_range The electron density maps were of sufficient quality to trace residues 1-211 of hNaa60(1-242) and residues 5-199 of hNaa60(1-199). RESULTS +107 112 5-199 residue_range The electron density maps were of sufficient quality to trace residues 1-211 of hNaa60(1-242) and residues 5-199 of hNaa60(1-199). RESULTS +116 129 hNaa60(1-199) mutant The electron density maps were of sufficient quality to trace residues 1-211 of hNaa60(1-242) and residues 5-199 of hNaa60(1-199). RESULTS +4 13 structure evidence The structure of hNaa60 protein contains a central domain exhibiting a classic GCN5-related N-acetyltransferase (GNAT) folding, along with the extended N- and C-terminal regions (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS +17 23 hNaa60 protein The structure of hNaa60 protein contains a central domain exhibiting a classic GCN5-related N-acetyltransferase (GNAT) folding, along with the extended N- and C-terminal regions (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS +43 57 central domain structure_element The structure of hNaa60 protein contains a central domain exhibiting a classic GCN5-related N-acetyltransferase (GNAT) folding, along with the extended N- and C-terminal regions (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS +79 111 GCN5-related N-acetyltransferase protein_type The structure of hNaa60 protein contains a central domain exhibiting a classic GCN5-related N-acetyltransferase (GNAT) folding, along with the extended N- and C-terminal regions (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS +113 117 GNAT protein_type The structure of hNaa60 protein contains a central domain exhibiting a classic GCN5-related N-acetyltransferase (GNAT) folding, along with the extended N- and C-terminal regions (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS +143 151 extended protein_state The structure of hNaa60 protein contains a central domain exhibiting a classic GCN5-related N-acetyltransferase (GNAT) folding, along with the extended N- and C-terminal regions (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS +152 177 N- and C-terminal regions structure_element The structure of hNaa60 protein contains a central domain exhibiting a classic GCN5-related N-acetyltransferase (GNAT) folding, along with the extended N- and C-terminal regions (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS +4 18 central domain structure_element The central domain includes nine β strands (β1-β9) and four α-helixes (α1-α4) and is highly similar to the known hNaa50p and other reported NATs (Fig. 1D). RESULTS +33 42 β strands structure_element The central domain includes nine β strands (β1-β9) and four α-helixes (α1-α4) and is highly similar to the known hNaa50p and other reported NATs (Fig. 1D). RESULTS +44 49 β1-β9 structure_element The central domain includes nine β strands (β1-β9) and four α-helixes (α1-α4) and is highly similar to the known hNaa50p and other reported NATs (Fig. 1D). RESULTS +60 69 α-helixes structure_element The central domain includes nine β strands (β1-β9) and four α-helixes (α1-α4) and is highly similar to the known hNaa50p and other reported NATs (Fig. 1D). RESULTS +71 76 α1-α4 structure_element The central domain includes nine β strands (β1-β9) and four α-helixes (α1-α4) and is highly similar to the known hNaa50p and other reported NATs (Fig. 1D). RESULTS +85 99 highly similar protein_state The central domain includes nine β strands (β1-β9) and four α-helixes (α1-α4) and is highly similar to the known hNaa50p and other reported NATs (Fig. 1D). RESULTS +113 120 hNaa50p protein The central domain includes nine β strands (β1-β9) and four α-helixes (α1-α4) and is highly similar to the known hNaa50p and other reported NATs (Fig. 1D). RESULTS +140 144 NATs protein_type The central domain includes nine β strands (β1-β9) and four α-helixes (α1-α4) and is highly similar to the known hNaa50p and other reported NATs (Fig. 1D). RESULTS +12 18 hNaa60 protein However, in hNaa60, there is an extra 20-residue loop between β3 and β4 that forms a small subdomain with well-defined 3D structure (Fig. 1B–D). RESULTS +32 53 extra 20-residue loop structure_element However, in hNaa60, there is an extra 20-residue loop between β3 and β4 that forms a small subdomain with well-defined 3D structure (Fig. 1B–D). RESULTS +62 64 β3 structure_element However, in hNaa60, there is an extra 20-residue loop between β3 and β4 that forms a small subdomain with well-defined 3D structure (Fig. 1B–D). RESULTS +69 71 β4 structure_element However, in hNaa60, there is an extra 20-residue loop between β3 and β4 that forms a small subdomain with well-defined 3D structure (Fig. 1B–D). RESULTS +85 100 small subdomain structure_element However, in hNaa60, there is an extra 20-residue loop between β3 and β4 that forms a small subdomain with well-defined 3D structure (Fig. 1B–D). RESULTS +17 30 β7-β8 strands structure_element Furthermore, the β7-β8 strands form an approximately antiparallel β-hairpin structure remarkably different from that in hNaa50p (Fig. 1D). RESULTS +39 85 approximately antiparallel β-hairpin structure structure_element Furthermore, the β7-β8 strands form an approximately antiparallel β-hairpin structure remarkably different from that in hNaa50p (Fig. 1D). RESULTS +120 127 hNaa50p protein Furthermore, the β7-β8 strands form an approximately antiparallel β-hairpin structure remarkably different from that in hNaa50p (Fig. 1D). RESULTS +4 29 N- and C-terminal regions structure_element The N- and C-terminal regions form helical structures (α0 and α5) stretching out from the central GCN5-domain (Fig. 1C). RESULTS +35 53 helical structures structure_element The N- and C-terminal regions form helical structures (α0 and α5) stretching out from the central GCN5-domain (Fig. 1C). RESULTS +55 57 α0 structure_element The N- and C-terminal regions form helical structures (α0 and α5) stretching out from the central GCN5-domain (Fig. 1C). RESULTS +62 64 α5 structure_element The N- and C-terminal regions form helical structures (α0 and α5) stretching out from the central GCN5-domain (Fig. 1C). RESULTS +98 109 GCN5-domain structure_element The N- and C-terminal regions form helical structures (α0 and α5) stretching out from the central GCN5-domain (Fig. 1C). RESULTS +55 61 hNaa60 protein Interestingly, we found that the catalytic activity of hNaa60(1-242) is much lower than that of hNaa60(1-199) (Figure S1), indicating that residues 200–242 may have some auto-inhibitory effect on the activity of the enzyme. RESULTS +62 67 1-242 residue_range Interestingly, we found that the catalytic activity of hNaa60(1-242) is much lower than that of hNaa60(1-199) (Figure S1), indicating that residues 200–242 may have some auto-inhibitory effect on the activity of the enzyme. RESULTS +96 109 hNaa60(1-199) mutant Interestingly, we found that the catalytic activity of hNaa60(1-242) is much lower than that of hNaa60(1-199) (Figure S1), indicating that residues 200–242 may have some auto-inhibitory effect on the activity of the enzyme. RESULTS +148 155 200–242 residue_range Interestingly, we found that the catalytic activity of hNaa60(1-242) is much lower than that of hNaa60(1-199) (Figure S1), indicating that residues 200–242 may have some auto-inhibitory effect on the activity of the enzyme. RESULTS +50 56 hNaa60 protein However, since this region was not visible in the hNaa60(1-242) crystal structure, we do not yet understand how this happens. RESULTS +57 62 1-242 residue_range However, since this region was not visible in the hNaa60(1-242) crystal structure, we do not yet understand how this happens. RESULTS +64 81 crystal structure evidence However, since this region was not visible in the hNaa60(1-242) crystal structure, we do not yet understand how this happens. RESULTS +34 40 hNaa60 protein Another possibility is that since hNaa60 is localized on Golgi apparatus, the observed low activity of the full-length hNaa60 might be related to lack of Golgi localization of the enzyme in our in vitro studies. RESULTS +107 118 full-length protein_state Another possibility is that since hNaa60 is localized on Golgi apparatus, the observed low activity of the full-length hNaa60 might be related to lack of Golgi localization of the enzyme in our in vitro studies. RESULTS +119 125 hNaa60 protein Another possibility is that since hNaa60 is localized on Golgi apparatus, the observed low activity of the full-length hNaa60 might be related to lack of Golgi localization of the enzyme in our in vitro studies. RESULTS +48 55 mutants protein_state For the convenience of studying the kinetics of mutants, the mutagenesis studies described hereafter were all based on hNaa60 (1-199). RESULTS +61 80 mutagenesis studies experimental_method For the convenience of studying the kinetics of mutants, the mutagenesis studies described hereafter were all based on hNaa60 (1-199). RESULTS +119 133 hNaa60 (1-199) mutant For the convenience of studying the kinetics of mutants, the mutagenesis studies described hereafter were all based on hNaa60 (1-199). RESULTS +3 22 amphipathic α-helix structure_element An amphipathic α-helix in the C-terminal region may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60 RESULTS +30 47 C-terminal region structure_element An amphipathic α-helix in the C-terminal region may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60 RESULTS +88 94 hNaa60 protein An amphipathic α-helix in the C-terminal region may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60 RESULTS +13 19 hNaa60 protein There is one hNaa60 molecule in the asymmetric unit in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure. RESULTS +59 79 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly There is one hNaa60 molecule in the asymmetric unit in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure. RESULTS +80 89 structure evidence There is one hNaa60 molecule in the asymmetric unit in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure. RESULTS +4 21 C-terminal region structure_element The C-terminal region extended from the GCN5-domain forms an amphipathic helix (α5) and interacts with a molecule in a neighbor asymmetric unit through hydrophobic interactions between α5-helix and a hydrophobic groove between the N-terminal β1 and β3 strands of the neighbor molecule (Fig. 2A). RESULTS +40 51 GCN5-domain structure_element The C-terminal region extended from the GCN5-domain forms an amphipathic helix (α5) and interacts with a molecule in a neighbor asymmetric unit through hydrophobic interactions between α5-helix and a hydrophobic groove between the N-terminal β1 and β3 strands of the neighbor molecule (Fig. 2A). RESULTS +61 78 amphipathic helix structure_element The C-terminal region extended from the GCN5-domain forms an amphipathic helix (α5) and interacts with a molecule in a neighbor asymmetric unit through hydrophobic interactions between α5-helix and a hydrophobic groove between the N-terminal β1 and β3 strands of the neighbor molecule (Fig. 2A). RESULTS +80 82 α5 structure_element The C-terminal region extended from the GCN5-domain forms an amphipathic helix (α5) and interacts with a molecule in a neighbor asymmetric unit through hydrophobic interactions between α5-helix and a hydrophobic groove between the N-terminal β1 and β3 strands of the neighbor molecule (Fig. 2A). RESULTS +152 176 hydrophobic interactions bond_interaction The C-terminal region extended from the GCN5-domain forms an amphipathic helix (α5) and interacts with a molecule in a neighbor asymmetric unit through hydrophobic interactions between α5-helix and a hydrophobic groove between the N-terminal β1 and β3 strands of the neighbor molecule (Fig. 2A). RESULTS +185 193 α5-helix structure_element The C-terminal region extended from the GCN5-domain forms an amphipathic helix (α5) and interacts with a molecule in a neighbor asymmetric unit through hydrophobic interactions between α5-helix and a hydrophobic groove between the N-terminal β1 and β3 strands of the neighbor molecule (Fig. 2A). RESULTS +200 218 hydrophobic groove site The C-terminal region extended from the GCN5-domain forms an amphipathic helix (α5) and interacts with a molecule in a neighbor asymmetric unit through hydrophobic interactions between α5-helix and a hydrophobic groove between the N-terminal β1 and β3 strands of the neighbor molecule (Fig. 2A). RESULTS +242 244 β1 structure_element The C-terminal region extended from the GCN5-domain forms an amphipathic helix (α5) and interacts with a molecule in a neighbor asymmetric unit through hydrophobic interactions between α5-helix and a hydrophobic groove between the N-terminal β1 and β3 strands of the neighbor molecule (Fig. 2A). RESULTS +249 259 β3 strands structure_element The C-terminal region extended from the GCN5-domain forms an amphipathic helix (α5) and interacts with a molecule in a neighbor asymmetric unit through hydrophobic interactions between α5-helix and a hydrophobic groove between the N-terminal β1 and β3 strands of the neighbor molecule (Fig. 2A). RESULTS +4 24 C-terminal extension structure_element The C-terminal extension following α5-helix forms a β-turn that wraps around and interacts with the neighbor protein molecule through hydrophobic interactions, too. RESULTS +35 43 α5-helix structure_element The C-terminal extension following α5-helix forms a β-turn that wraps around and interacts with the neighbor protein molecule through hydrophobic interactions, too. RESULTS +52 58 β-turn structure_element The C-terminal extension following α5-helix forms a β-turn that wraps around and interacts with the neighbor protein molecule through hydrophobic interactions, too. RESULTS +134 158 hydrophobic interactions bond_interaction The C-terminal extension following α5-helix forms a β-turn that wraps around and interacts with the neighbor protein molecule through hydrophobic interactions, too. RESULTS +7 24 hNaa60(1-199)/CoA complex_assembly In the hNaa60(1-199)/CoA structure, a part of the α5-helix is deleted due to truncation of the C-terminal region (Fig. 1B). RESULTS +25 34 structure evidence In the hNaa60(1-199)/CoA structure, a part of the α5-helix is deleted due to truncation of the C-terminal region (Fig. 1B). RESULTS +50 58 α5-helix structure_element In the hNaa60(1-199)/CoA structure, a part of the α5-helix is deleted due to truncation of the C-terminal region (Fig. 1B). RESULTS +95 112 C-terminal region structure_element In the hNaa60(1-199)/CoA structure, a part of the α5-helix is deleted due to truncation of the C-terminal region (Fig. 1B). RESULTS +41 49 α5-helix structure_element Interestingly, the remaining residues in α5-helix still form an amphipathic helix although the hydrophobic interaction with the N-terminal hydrophobic groove of a neighbor molecule is abolished and the helix is largely exposed in solvent due to different crystal packing (Fig. 2B). RESULTS +64 81 amphipathic helix structure_element Interestingly, the remaining residues in α5-helix still form an amphipathic helix although the hydrophobic interaction with the N-terminal hydrophobic groove of a neighbor molecule is abolished and the helix is largely exposed in solvent due to different crystal packing (Fig. 2B). RESULTS +95 118 hydrophobic interaction bond_interaction Interestingly, the remaining residues in α5-helix still form an amphipathic helix although the hydrophobic interaction with the N-terminal hydrophobic groove of a neighbor molecule is abolished and the helix is largely exposed in solvent due to different crystal packing (Fig. 2B). RESULTS +139 157 hydrophobic groove site Interestingly, the remaining residues in α5-helix still form an amphipathic helix although the hydrophobic interaction with the N-terminal hydrophobic groove of a neighbor molecule is abolished and the helix is largely exposed in solvent due to different crystal packing (Fig. 2B). RESULTS +202 207 helix structure_element Interestingly, the remaining residues in α5-helix still form an amphipathic helix although the hydrophobic interaction with the N-terminal hydrophobic groove of a neighbor molecule is abolished and the helix is largely exposed in solvent due to different crystal packing (Fig. 2B). RESULTS +255 270 crystal packing evidence Interestingly, the remaining residues in α5-helix still form an amphipathic helix although the hydrophobic interaction with the N-terminal hydrophobic groove of a neighbor molecule is abolished and the helix is largely exposed in solvent due to different crystal packing (Fig. 2B). RESULTS +39 46 182–216 residue_range A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS +85 91 hNaa60 protein A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS +119 128 structure evidence A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS +134 149 solvent-exposed protein_state A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS +150 167 amphipathic helix structure_element A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS +169 171 α5 structure_element A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS +192 199 190-202 residue_range A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS +259 266 Ile 190 residue_name_number A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS +268 275 Leu 191 residue_name_number A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS +277 284 Ile 194 residue_name_number A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS +286 293 Leu 197 residue_name_number A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS +298 305 Leu 201 residue_name_number A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS +398 404 hNaa60 protein A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS +579 587 KalSec14 protein A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS +589 593 Atg3 protein A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS +595 601 PB1-F2 protein A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS +4 17 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element The β7-β8 hairpin showed alternative conformations in the hNaa60 crystal structures RESULTS +58 64 hNaa60 protein The β7-β8 hairpin showed alternative conformations in the hNaa60 crystal structures RESULTS +65 83 crystal structures evidence The β7-β8 hairpin showed alternative conformations in the hNaa60 crystal structures RESULTS +0 13 Superposition experimental_method Superposition of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA, hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and hNaa50/CoA/peptide (PDB 3TFY) revealed considerable difference in the β7-β8 hairpin region despite the overall stability and similarity of the GNAT domain (Fig. 1D). RESULTS +17 37 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly Superposition of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA, hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and hNaa50/CoA/peptide (PDB 3TFY) revealed considerable difference in the β7-β8 hairpin region despite the overall stability and similarity of the GNAT domain (Fig. 1D). RESULTS +39 56 hNaa60(1-199)/CoA complex_assembly Superposition of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA, hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and hNaa50/CoA/peptide (PDB 3TFY) revealed considerable difference in the β7-β8 hairpin region despite the overall stability and similarity of the GNAT domain (Fig. 1D). RESULTS +61 79 hNaa50/CoA/peptide complex_assembly Superposition of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA, hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and hNaa50/CoA/peptide (PDB 3TFY) revealed considerable difference in the β7-β8 hairpin region despite the overall stability and similarity of the GNAT domain (Fig. 1D). RESULTS +131 144 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element Superposition of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA, hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and hNaa50/CoA/peptide (PDB 3TFY) revealed considerable difference in the β7-β8 hairpin region despite the overall stability and similarity of the GNAT domain (Fig. 1D). RESULTS +204 215 GNAT domain structure_element Superposition of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA, hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and hNaa50/CoA/peptide (PDB 3TFY) revealed considerable difference in the β7-β8 hairpin region despite the overall stability and similarity of the GNAT domain (Fig. 1D). RESULTS +3 9 hNaa60 protein In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin is located in close proximity to the α1-α2 loop, creating a more compact substrate binding site than that in hNaa50, where this region adopts a more flexible loop conformation (β6-β7 loop). RESULTS +10 15 1-242 residue_range In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin is located in close proximity to the α1-α2 loop, creating a more compact substrate binding site than that in hNaa50, where this region adopts a more flexible loop conformation (β6-β7 loop). RESULTS +22 35 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin is located in close proximity to the α1-α2 loop, creating a more compact substrate binding site than that in hNaa50, where this region adopts a more flexible loop conformation (β6-β7 loop). RESULTS +73 83 α1-α2 loop structure_element In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin is located in close proximity to the α1-α2 loop, creating a more compact substrate binding site than that in hNaa50, where this region adopts a more flexible loop conformation (β6-β7 loop). RESULTS +109 131 substrate binding site site In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin is located in close proximity to the α1-α2 loop, creating a more compact substrate binding site than that in hNaa50, where this region adopts a more flexible loop conformation (β6-β7 loop). RESULTS +145 151 hNaa50 protein In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin is located in close proximity to the α1-α2 loop, creating a more compact substrate binding site than that in hNaa50, where this region adopts a more flexible loop conformation (β6-β7 loop). RESULTS +185 193 flexible protein_state In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin is located in close proximity to the α1-α2 loop, creating a more compact substrate binding site than that in hNaa50, where this region adopts a more flexible loop conformation (β6-β7 loop). RESULTS +194 198 loop structure_element In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin is located in close proximity to the α1-α2 loop, creating a more compact substrate binding site than that in hNaa50, where this region adopts a more flexible loop conformation (β6-β7 loop). RESULTS +213 223 β6-β7 loop structure_element In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin is located in close proximity to the α1-α2 loop, creating a more compact substrate binding site than that in hNaa50, where this region adopts a more flexible loop conformation (β6-β7 loop). RESULTS +5 13 removing experimental_method Upon removing the C-terminal region of hNaa60, we observed that hNaa60 (1-199) molecules pack in a different way involving the β7-β8 hairpin in the crystal, leading to about 50 degree rotation of the hairpin which moves away from the α1-α2 loop (Figs 1D and 2C). RESULTS +18 35 C-terminal region structure_element Upon removing the C-terminal region of hNaa60, we observed that hNaa60 (1-199) molecules pack in a different way involving the β7-β8 hairpin in the crystal, leading to about 50 degree rotation of the hairpin which moves away from the α1-α2 loop (Figs 1D and 2C). RESULTS +39 45 hNaa60 protein Upon removing the C-terminal region of hNaa60, we observed that hNaa60 (1-199) molecules pack in a different way involving the β7-β8 hairpin in the crystal, leading to about 50 degree rotation of the hairpin which moves away from the α1-α2 loop (Figs 1D and 2C). RESULTS +64 78 hNaa60 (1-199) mutant Upon removing the C-terminal region of hNaa60, we observed that hNaa60 (1-199) molecules pack in a different way involving the β7-β8 hairpin in the crystal, leading to about 50 degree rotation of the hairpin which moves away from the α1-α2 loop (Figs 1D and 2C). RESULTS +127 140 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element Upon removing the C-terminal region of hNaa60, we observed that hNaa60 (1-199) molecules pack in a different way involving the β7-β8 hairpin in the crystal, leading to about 50 degree rotation of the hairpin which moves away from the α1-α2 loop (Figs 1D and 2C). RESULTS +148 155 crystal evidence Upon removing the C-terminal region of hNaa60, we observed that hNaa60 (1-199) molecules pack in a different way involving the β7-β8 hairpin in the crystal, leading to about 50 degree rotation of the hairpin which moves away from the α1-α2 loop (Figs 1D and 2C). RESULTS +200 207 hairpin structure_element Upon removing the C-terminal region of hNaa60, we observed that hNaa60 (1-199) molecules pack in a different way involving the β7-β8 hairpin in the crystal, leading to about 50 degree rotation of the hairpin which moves away from the α1-α2 loop (Figs 1D and 2C). RESULTS +234 244 α1-α2 loop structure_element Upon removing the C-terminal region of hNaa60, we observed that hNaa60 (1-199) molecules pack in a different way involving the β7-β8 hairpin in the crystal, leading to about 50 degree rotation of the hairpin which moves away from the α1-α2 loop (Figs 1D and 2C). RESULTS +69 91 substrate binding site site This conformational change substantially altered the geometry of the substrate binding site, which could potentially change the way in which the substrate accesses the active site of the enzyme. RESULTS +168 179 active site site This conformational change substantially altered the geometry of the substrate binding site, which could potentially change the way in which the substrate accesses the active site of the enzyme. RESULTS +3 9 hNaa60 protein In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin covers the active site in a way similar to that observed in hNaa50, presumably leaving only one way for the substrate to access the active site, i.e. to enter from the opposite end into the same tunnel where Ac-CoA/CoA binds (Fig. 2D), which may accommodate access of a NAT substrate only. RESULTS +10 15 1-242 residue_range In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin covers the active site in a way similar to that observed in hNaa50, presumably leaving only one way for the substrate to access the active site, i.e. to enter from the opposite end into the same tunnel where Ac-CoA/CoA binds (Fig. 2D), which may accommodate access of a NAT substrate only. RESULTS +22 35 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin covers the active site in a way similar to that observed in hNaa50, presumably leaving only one way for the substrate to access the active site, i.e. to enter from the opposite end into the same tunnel where Ac-CoA/CoA binds (Fig. 2D), which may accommodate access of a NAT substrate only. RESULTS +47 58 active site site In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin covers the active site in a way similar to that observed in hNaa50, presumably leaving only one way for the substrate to access the active site, i.e. to enter from the opposite end into the same tunnel where Ac-CoA/CoA binds (Fig. 2D), which may accommodate access of a NAT substrate only. RESULTS +96 102 hNaa50 protein In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin covers the active site in a way similar to that observed in hNaa50, presumably leaving only one way for the substrate to access the active site, i.e. to enter from the opposite end into the same tunnel where Ac-CoA/CoA binds (Fig. 2D), which may accommodate access of a NAT substrate only. RESULTS +168 179 active site site In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin covers the active site in a way similar to that observed in hNaa50, presumably leaving only one way for the substrate to access the active site, i.e. to enter from the opposite end into the same tunnel where Ac-CoA/CoA binds (Fig. 2D), which may accommodate access of a NAT substrate only. RESULTS +231 237 tunnel site In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin covers the active site in a way similar to that observed in hNaa50, presumably leaving only one way for the substrate to access the active site, i.e. to enter from the opposite end into the same tunnel where Ac-CoA/CoA binds (Fig. 2D), which may accommodate access of a NAT substrate only. RESULTS +244 250 Ac-CoA chemical In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin covers the active site in a way similar to that observed in hNaa50, presumably leaving only one way for the substrate to access the active site, i.e. to enter from the opposite end into the same tunnel where Ac-CoA/CoA binds (Fig. 2D), which may accommodate access of a NAT substrate only. RESULTS +251 254 CoA chemical In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin covers the active site in a way similar to that observed in hNaa50, presumably leaving only one way for the substrate to access the active site, i.e. to enter from the opposite end into the same tunnel where Ac-CoA/CoA binds (Fig. 2D), which may accommodate access of a NAT substrate only. RESULTS +306 309 NAT protein_type In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin covers the active site in a way similar to that observed in hNaa50, presumably leaving only one way for the substrate to access the active site, i.e. to enter from the opposite end into the same tunnel where Ac-CoA/CoA binds (Fig. 2D), which may accommodate access of a NAT substrate only. RESULTS +0 3 KAT protein_type KAT activity of hNaa60 toward histone H4 has been noted in previous study, and our enzyme kinetic data also indicated that hNaa60 can acetylate H3-H4 tetramer in vitro (Figure S3). RESULTS +16 22 hNaa60 protein KAT activity of hNaa60 toward histone H4 has been noted in previous study, and our enzyme kinetic data also indicated that hNaa60 can acetylate H3-H4 tetramer in vitro (Figure S3). RESULTS +30 37 histone protein_type KAT activity of hNaa60 toward histone H4 has been noted in previous study, and our enzyme kinetic data also indicated that hNaa60 can acetylate H3-H4 tetramer in vitro (Figure S3). RESULTS +38 40 H4 protein_type KAT activity of hNaa60 toward histone H4 has been noted in previous study, and our enzyme kinetic data also indicated that hNaa60 can acetylate H3-H4 tetramer in vitro (Figure S3). RESULTS +83 102 enzyme kinetic data evidence KAT activity of hNaa60 toward histone H4 has been noted in previous study, and our enzyme kinetic data also indicated that hNaa60 can acetylate H3-H4 tetramer in vitro (Figure S3). RESULTS +123 129 hNaa60 protein KAT activity of hNaa60 toward histone H4 has been noted in previous study, and our enzyme kinetic data also indicated that hNaa60 can acetylate H3-H4 tetramer in vitro (Figure S3). RESULTS +144 149 H3-H4 complex_assembly KAT activity of hNaa60 toward histone H4 has been noted in previous study, and our enzyme kinetic data also indicated that hNaa60 can acetylate H3-H4 tetramer in vitro (Figure S3). RESULTS +150 158 tetramer oligomeric_state KAT activity of hNaa60 toward histone H4 has been noted in previous study, and our enzyme kinetic data also indicated that hNaa60 can acetylate H3-H4 tetramer in vitro (Figure S3). RESULTS +29 40 acetylation ptm Furthermore, we analyzed the acetylation status of histone H3-H4 tetramer using mass spectrometry and observed that multiple lysine residues in the protein showed significantly increased acetylation level and changed acetylation profile upon treatment with hNaa60(1-199) (Figure S4). RESULTS +51 58 histone protein_type Furthermore, we analyzed the acetylation status of histone H3-H4 tetramer using mass spectrometry and observed that multiple lysine residues in the protein showed significantly increased acetylation level and changed acetylation profile upon treatment with hNaa60(1-199) (Figure S4). RESULTS +59 64 H3-H4 complex_assembly Furthermore, we analyzed the acetylation status of histone H3-H4 tetramer using mass spectrometry and observed that multiple lysine residues in the protein showed significantly increased acetylation level and changed acetylation profile upon treatment with hNaa60(1-199) (Figure S4). RESULTS +65 73 tetramer oligomeric_state Furthermore, we analyzed the acetylation status of histone H3-H4 tetramer using mass spectrometry and observed that multiple lysine residues in the protein showed significantly increased acetylation level and changed acetylation profile upon treatment with hNaa60(1-199) (Figure S4). RESULTS +80 97 mass spectrometry experimental_method Furthermore, we analyzed the acetylation status of histone H3-H4 tetramer using mass spectrometry and observed that multiple lysine residues in the protein showed significantly increased acetylation level and changed acetylation profile upon treatment with hNaa60(1-199) (Figure S4). RESULTS +125 131 lysine residue_name Furthermore, we analyzed the acetylation status of histone H3-H4 tetramer using mass spectrometry and observed that multiple lysine residues in the protein showed significantly increased acetylation level and changed acetylation profile upon treatment with hNaa60(1-199) (Figure S4). RESULTS +187 198 acetylation ptm Furthermore, we analyzed the acetylation status of histone H3-H4 tetramer using mass spectrometry and observed that multiple lysine residues in the protein showed significantly increased acetylation level and changed acetylation profile upon treatment with hNaa60(1-199) (Figure S4). RESULTS +217 228 acetylation ptm Furthermore, we analyzed the acetylation status of histone H3-H4 tetramer using mass spectrometry and observed that multiple lysine residues in the protein showed significantly increased acetylation level and changed acetylation profile upon treatment with hNaa60(1-199) (Figure S4). RESULTS +257 270 hNaa60(1-199) mutant Furthermore, we analyzed the acetylation status of histone H3-H4 tetramer using mass spectrometry and observed that multiple lysine residues in the protein showed significantly increased acetylation level and changed acetylation profile upon treatment with hNaa60(1-199) (Figure S4). RESULTS +18 64 liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry experimental_method We also conducted liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) analysis on a synthetic peptide (NH2-MKGKEEKEGGAR-COOH) after treatment with hNaa60(1-199), and the data confirmed that both the N-terminal α-amine and lysine side-chain ε-amine were robustly acetylated after the treatment (Table S1). RESULTS +66 74 LC/MS/MS experimental_method We also conducted liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) analysis on a synthetic peptide (NH2-MKGKEEKEGGAR-COOH) after treatment with hNaa60(1-199), and the data confirmed that both the N-terminal α-amine and lysine side-chain ε-amine were robustly acetylated after the treatment (Table S1). RESULTS +100 107 peptide chemical We also conducted liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) analysis on a synthetic peptide (NH2-MKGKEEKEGGAR-COOH) after treatment with hNaa60(1-199), and the data confirmed that both the N-terminal α-amine and lysine side-chain ε-amine were robustly acetylated after the treatment (Table S1). RESULTS +109 130 NH2-MKGKEEKEGGAR-COOH chemical We also conducted liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) analysis on a synthetic peptide (NH2-MKGKEEKEGGAR-COOH) after treatment with hNaa60(1-199), and the data confirmed that both the N-terminal α-amine and lysine side-chain ε-amine were robustly acetylated after the treatment (Table S1). RESULTS +153 166 hNaa60(1-199) mutant We also conducted liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) analysis on a synthetic peptide (NH2-MKGKEEKEGGAR-COOH) after treatment with hNaa60(1-199), and the data confirmed that both the N-terminal α-amine and lysine side-chain ε-amine were robustly acetylated after the treatment (Table S1). RESULTS +228 234 lysine residue_name We also conducted liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) analysis on a synthetic peptide (NH2-MKGKEEKEGGAR-COOH) after treatment with hNaa60(1-199), and the data confirmed that both the N-terminal α-amine and lysine side-chain ε-amine were robustly acetylated after the treatment (Table S1). RESULTS +268 278 acetylated protein_state We also conducted liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) analysis on a synthetic peptide (NH2-MKGKEEKEGGAR-COOH) after treatment with hNaa60(1-199), and the data confirmed that both the N-terminal α-amine and lysine side-chain ε-amine were robustly acetylated after the treatment (Table S1). RESULTS +7 31 structural investigation experimental_method Recent structural investigation of other NATs proposed that the β6-β7 loop, corresponding to the β7-β8 hairpin in hNaa60, and the α1-α2 loop flanking the substrate-binding site of NATs, prevent the lysine side-chain of the KAT substrates from inserting into the active site. RESULTS +41 45 NATs protein_type Recent structural investigation of other NATs proposed that the β6-β7 loop, corresponding to the β7-β8 hairpin in hNaa60, and the α1-α2 loop flanking the substrate-binding site of NATs, prevent the lysine side-chain of the KAT substrates from inserting into the active site. RESULTS +64 74 β6-β7 loop structure_element Recent structural investigation of other NATs proposed that the β6-β7 loop, corresponding to the β7-β8 hairpin in hNaa60, and the α1-α2 loop flanking the substrate-binding site of NATs, prevent the lysine side-chain of the KAT substrates from inserting into the active site. RESULTS +97 110 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element Recent structural investigation of other NATs proposed that the β6-β7 loop, corresponding to the β7-β8 hairpin in hNaa60, and the α1-α2 loop flanking the substrate-binding site of NATs, prevent the lysine side-chain of the KAT substrates from inserting into the active site. RESULTS +114 120 hNaa60 protein Recent structural investigation of other NATs proposed that the β6-β7 loop, corresponding to the β7-β8 hairpin in hNaa60, and the α1-α2 loop flanking the substrate-binding site of NATs, prevent the lysine side-chain of the KAT substrates from inserting into the active site. RESULTS +130 140 α1-α2 loop structure_element Recent structural investigation of other NATs proposed that the β6-β7 loop, corresponding to the β7-β8 hairpin in hNaa60, and the α1-α2 loop flanking the substrate-binding site of NATs, prevent the lysine side-chain of the KAT substrates from inserting into the active site. RESULTS +154 176 substrate-binding site site Recent structural investigation of other NATs proposed that the β6-β7 loop, corresponding to the β7-β8 hairpin in hNaa60, and the α1-α2 loop flanking the substrate-binding site of NATs, prevent the lysine side-chain of the KAT substrates from inserting into the active site. RESULTS +180 184 NATs protein_type Recent structural investigation of other NATs proposed that the β6-β7 loop, corresponding to the β7-β8 hairpin in hNaa60, and the α1-α2 loop flanking the substrate-binding site of NATs, prevent the lysine side-chain of the KAT substrates from inserting into the active site. RESULTS +198 204 lysine residue_name Recent structural investigation of other NATs proposed that the β6-β7 loop, corresponding to the β7-β8 hairpin in hNaa60, and the α1-α2 loop flanking the substrate-binding site of NATs, prevent the lysine side-chain of the KAT substrates from inserting into the active site. RESULTS +223 226 KAT protein_type Recent structural investigation of other NATs proposed that the β6-β7 loop, corresponding to the β7-β8 hairpin in hNaa60, and the α1-α2 loop flanking the substrate-binding site of NATs, prevent the lysine side-chain of the KAT substrates from inserting into the active site. RESULTS +262 273 active site site Recent structural investigation of other NATs proposed that the β6-β7 loop, corresponding to the β7-β8 hairpin in hNaa60, and the α1-α2 loop flanking the substrate-binding site of NATs, prevent the lysine side-chain of the KAT substrates from inserting into the active site. RESULTS +8 21 superposition experimental_method Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS +25 31 hNaa60 protein Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS +32 37 1-242 residue_range Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS +39 48 structure evidence Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS +60 65 Hat1p protein Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS +77 80 KAT protein_type Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS +82 97 in complex with protein_state Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS +100 107 histone protein_type Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS +108 110 H4 protein_type Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS +111 118 peptide chemical Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS +164 166 H4 protein_type Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS +167 174 peptide chemical Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS +178 181 KAT protein_type Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS +202 215 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS +219 225 hNaa60 protein Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS +226 231 1-242 residue_range Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS +22 35 hNaa60(1-199) mutant Interestingly, in the hNaa60(1-199) crystal structure, the displaced β7-β8 hairpin opened a second way for the substrate to access the active center that would readily accommodate the binding of the H4 peptide (Fig. 2E), thus implied a potential explanation for KAT activity of this enzyme from a structural biological view. RESULTS +36 53 crystal structure evidence Interestingly, in the hNaa60(1-199) crystal structure, the displaced β7-β8 hairpin opened a second way for the substrate to access the active center that would readily accommodate the binding of the H4 peptide (Fig. 2E), thus implied a potential explanation for KAT activity of this enzyme from a structural biological view. RESULTS +69 82 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element Interestingly, in the hNaa60(1-199) crystal structure, the displaced β7-β8 hairpin opened a second way for the substrate to access the active center that would readily accommodate the binding of the H4 peptide (Fig. 2E), thus implied a potential explanation for KAT activity of this enzyme from a structural biological view. RESULTS +135 148 active center site Interestingly, in the hNaa60(1-199) crystal structure, the displaced β7-β8 hairpin opened a second way for the substrate to access the active center that would readily accommodate the binding of the H4 peptide (Fig. 2E), thus implied a potential explanation for KAT activity of this enzyme from a structural biological view. RESULTS +199 201 H4 protein_type Interestingly, in the hNaa60(1-199) crystal structure, the displaced β7-β8 hairpin opened a second way for the substrate to access the active center that would readily accommodate the binding of the H4 peptide (Fig. 2E), thus implied a potential explanation for KAT activity of this enzyme from a structural biological view. RESULTS +202 209 peptide chemical Interestingly, in the hNaa60(1-199) crystal structure, the displaced β7-β8 hairpin opened a second way for the substrate to access the active center that would readily accommodate the binding of the H4 peptide (Fig. 2E), thus implied a potential explanation for KAT activity of this enzyme from a structural biological view. RESULTS +262 265 KAT protein_type Interestingly, in the hNaa60(1-199) crystal structure, the displaced β7-β8 hairpin opened a second way for the substrate to access the active center that would readily accommodate the binding of the H4 peptide (Fig. 2E), thus implied a potential explanation for KAT activity of this enzyme from a structural biological view. RESULTS +15 21 hNaa60 protein However, since hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) were crystallized in different crystal forms, the observed conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin may simply be an artifact related to the different crystal packing. RESULTS +22 27 1-242 residue_range However, since hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) were crystallized in different crystal forms, the observed conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin may simply be an artifact related to the different crystal packing. RESULTS +33 39 hNaa60 protein However, since hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) were crystallized in different crystal forms, the observed conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin may simply be an artifact related to the different crystal packing. RESULTS +52 64 crystallized experimental_method However, since hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) were crystallized in different crystal forms, the observed conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin may simply be an artifact related to the different crystal packing. RESULTS +78 91 crystal forms evidence However, since hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) were crystallized in different crystal forms, the observed conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin may simply be an artifact related to the different crystal packing. RESULTS +135 148 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element However, since hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) were crystallized in different crystal forms, the observed conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin may simply be an artifact related to the different crystal packing. RESULTS +200 215 crystal packing evidence However, since hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) were crystallized in different crystal forms, the observed conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin may simply be an artifact related to the different crystal packing. RESULTS +12 15 KAT protein_type Whether the KAT substrates bind to the β7-β8 hairpin displaced conformation of the enzyme needs to be verified by further structural and functional studies. RESULTS +39 52 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element Whether the KAT substrates bind to the β7-β8 hairpin displaced conformation of the enzyme needs to be verified by further structural and functional studies. RESULTS +122 155 structural and functional studies experimental_method Whether the KAT substrates bind to the β7-β8 hairpin displaced conformation of the enzyme needs to be verified by further structural and functional studies. RESULTS +0 6 Phe 34 residue_name_number Phe 34 facilitates proper positioning of the cofactor for acetyl-transfer RESULTS +58 64 acetyl chemical Phe 34 facilitates proper positioning of the cofactor for acetyl-transfer RESULTS +4 20 electron density evidence The electron density of Phe 34 side-chain is well defined in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure, but becomes invisible in the hNaa60(1-199)/CoA structure, indicating displacement of the Phe 34 side-chain in the latter (Fig. 3A,B). RESULTS +24 30 Phe 34 residue_name_number The electron density of Phe 34 side-chain is well defined in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure, but becomes invisible in the hNaa60(1-199)/CoA structure, indicating displacement of the Phe 34 side-chain in the latter (Fig. 3A,B). RESULTS +65 85 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly The electron density of Phe 34 side-chain is well defined in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure, but becomes invisible in the hNaa60(1-199)/CoA structure, indicating displacement of the Phe 34 side-chain in the latter (Fig. 3A,B). RESULTS +86 95 structure evidence The electron density of Phe 34 side-chain is well defined in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure, but becomes invisible in the hNaa60(1-199)/CoA structure, indicating displacement of the Phe 34 side-chain in the latter (Fig. 3A,B). RESULTS +126 143 hNaa60(1-199)/CoA complex_assembly The electron density of Phe 34 side-chain is well defined in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure, but becomes invisible in the hNaa60(1-199)/CoA structure, indicating displacement of the Phe 34 side-chain in the latter (Fig. 3A,B). RESULTS +144 153 structure evidence The electron density of Phe 34 side-chain is well defined in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure, but becomes invisible in the hNaa60(1-199)/CoA structure, indicating displacement of the Phe 34 side-chain in the latter (Fig. 3A,B). RESULTS +186 192 Phe 34 residue_name_number The electron density of Phe 34 side-chain is well defined in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure, but becomes invisible in the hNaa60(1-199)/CoA structure, indicating displacement of the Phe 34 side-chain in the latter (Fig. 3A,B). RESULTS +18 26 malonate chemical A solvent-derived malonate molecule is found beside Phe 34 and the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA in the high-resolution hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure (Fig. 3A). RESULTS +52 58 Phe 34 residue_name_number A solvent-derived malonate molecule is found beside Phe 34 and the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA in the high-resolution hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure (Fig. 3A). RESULTS +67 80 ethanethioate chemical A solvent-derived malonate molecule is found beside Phe 34 and the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA in the high-resolution hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure (Fig. 3A). RESULTS +91 97 Ac-CoA chemical A solvent-derived malonate molecule is found beside Phe 34 and the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA in the high-resolution hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure (Fig. 3A). RESULTS +121 141 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly A solvent-derived malonate molecule is found beside Phe 34 and the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA in the high-resolution hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure (Fig. 3A). RESULTS +142 151 structure evidence A solvent-derived malonate molecule is found beside Phe 34 and the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA in the high-resolution hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure (Fig. 3A). RESULTS +0 13 Superposition experimental_method Superposition of this structure on that of hNaa50p/CoA/peptide shows that the malonate molecule overlaps well on the N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide and residue Phe 34 in hNaa60 overlaps well on Phe 27 in hNaa50 (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +22 31 structure evidence Superposition of this structure on that of hNaa50p/CoA/peptide shows that the malonate molecule overlaps well on the N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide and residue Phe 34 in hNaa60 overlaps well on Phe 27 in hNaa50 (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +43 62 hNaa50p/CoA/peptide complex_assembly Superposition of this structure on that of hNaa50p/CoA/peptide shows that the malonate molecule overlaps well on the N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide and residue Phe 34 in hNaa60 overlaps well on Phe 27 in hNaa50 (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +78 86 malonate chemical Superposition of this structure on that of hNaa50p/CoA/peptide shows that the malonate molecule overlaps well on the N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide and residue Phe 34 in hNaa60 overlaps well on Phe 27 in hNaa50 (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +128 138 methionine residue_name Superposition of this structure on that of hNaa50p/CoA/peptide shows that the malonate molecule overlaps well on the N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide and residue Phe 34 in hNaa60 overlaps well on Phe 27 in hNaa50 (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +156 163 peptide chemical Superposition of this structure on that of hNaa50p/CoA/peptide shows that the malonate molecule overlaps well on the N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide and residue Phe 34 in hNaa60 overlaps well on Phe 27 in hNaa50 (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +176 182 Phe 34 residue_name_number Superposition of this structure on that of hNaa50p/CoA/peptide shows that the malonate molecule overlaps well on the N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide and residue Phe 34 in hNaa60 overlaps well on Phe 27 in hNaa50 (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +186 192 hNaa60 protein Superposition of this structure on that of hNaa50p/CoA/peptide shows that the malonate molecule overlaps well on the N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide and residue Phe 34 in hNaa60 overlaps well on Phe 27 in hNaa50 (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +210 216 Phe 27 residue_name_number Superposition of this structure on that of hNaa50p/CoA/peptide shows that the malonate molecule overlaps well on the N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide and residue Phe 34 in hNaa60 overlaps well on Phe 27 in hNaa50 (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +220 226 hNaa50 protein Superposition of this structure on that of hNaa50p/CoA/peptide shows that the malonate molecule overlaps well on the N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide and residue Phe 34 in hNaa60 overlaps well on Phe 27 in hNaa50 (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +22 31 structure evidence Interestingly, in the structure of hNaa60(1-199)/CoA, the terminal thiol of CoA adopts alternative conformations. RESULTS +35 52 hNaa60(1-199)/CoA complex_assembly Interestingly, in the structure of hNaa60(1-199)/CoA, the terminal thiol of CoA adopts alternative conformations. RESULTS +76 79 CoA chemical Interestingly, in the structure of hNaa60(1-199)/CoA, the terminal thiol of CoA adopts alternative conformations. RESULTS +33 38 amine chemical One is to approach the substrate amine (as indicated by the superimposed hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure), similar to the terminal ethanethioate of Ac-CoA in the structure of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA; the other is to approach the α1-α2 loop and away from the substrate amine (Fig. 3B). RESULTS +60 72 superimposed experimental_method One is to approach the substrate amine (as indicated by the superimposed hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure), similar to the terminal ethanethioate of Ac-CoA in the structure of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA; the other is to approach the α1-α2 loop and away from the substrate amine (Fig. 3B). RESULTS +73 91 hNaa50/CoA/peptide complex_assembly One is to approach the substrate amine (as indicated by the superimposed hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure), similar to the terminal ethanethioate of Ac-CoA in the structure of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA; the other is to approach the α1-α2 loop and away from the substrate amine (Fig. 3B). RESULTS +92 101 structure evidence One is to approach the substrate amine (as indicated by the superimposed hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure), similar to the terminal ethanethioate of Ac-CoA in the structure of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA; the other is to approach the α1-α2 loop and away from the substrate amine (Fig. 3B). RESULTS +128 141 ethanethioate chemical One is to approach the substrate amine (as indicated by the superimposed hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure), similar to the terminal ethanethioate of Ac-CoA in the structure of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA; the other is to approach the α1-α2 loop and away from the substrate amine (Fig. 3B). RESULTS +145 151 Ac-CoA chemical One is to approach the substrate amine (as indicated by the superimposed hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure), similar to the terminal ethanethioate of Ac-CoA in the structure of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA; the other is to approach the α1-α2 loop and away from the substrate amine (Fig. 3B). RESULTS +159 168 structure evidence One is to approach the substrate amine (as indicated by the superimposed hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure), similar to the terminal ethanethioate of Ac-CoA in the structure of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA; the other is to approach the α1-α2 loop and away from the substrate amine (Fig. 3B). RESULTS +172 192 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly One is to approach the substrate amine (as indicated by the superimposed hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure), similar to the terminal ethanethioate of Ac-CoA in the structure of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA; the other is to approach the α1-α2 loop and away from the substrate amine (Fig. 3B). RESULTS +223 233 α1-α2 loop structure_element One is to approach the substrate amine (as indicated by the superimposed hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure), similar to the terminal ethanethioate of Ac-CoA in the structure of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA; the other is to approach the α1-α2 loop and away from the substrate amine (Fig. 3B). RESULTS +37 53 electron density evidence To rule out the possibility that the electron density we define as the alternative conformation of the thiol terminus is residual electron density of the displaced side-chain of Phe 34, we solved the crystal structure of hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA. The structure of this mutant is highly similar to hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and there is essentially the same electron density corresponding to the alternative conformation of the thiol (Fig. 3C). RESULTS +130 146 electron density evidence To rule out the possibility that the electron density we define as the alternative conformation of the thiol terminus is residual electron density of the displaced side-chain of Phe 34, we solved the crystal structure of hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA. The structure of this mutant is highly similar to hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and there is essentially the same electron density corresponding to the alternative conformation of the thiol (Fig. 3C). RESULTS +178 184 Phe 34 residue_name_number To rule out the possibility that the electron density we define as the alternative conformation of the thiol terminus is residual electron density of the displaced side-chain of Phe 34, we solved the crystal structure of hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA. The structure of this mutant is highly similar to hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and there is essentially the same electron density corresponding to the alternative conformation of the thiol (Fig. 3C). RESULTS +189 195 solved experimental_method To rule out the possibility that the electron density we define as the alternative conformation of the thiol terminus is residual electron density of the displaced side-chain of Phe 34, we solved the crystal structure of hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA. The structure of this mutant is highly similar to hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and there is essentially the same electron density corresponding to the alternative conformation of the thiol (Fig. 3C). RESULTS +200 217 crystal structure evidence To rule out the possibility that the electron density we define as the alternative conformation of the thiol terminus is residual electron density of the displaced side-chain of Phe 34, we solved the crystal structure of hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA. The structure of this mutant is highly similar to hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and there is essentially the same electron density corresponding to the alternative conformation of the thiol (Fig. 3C). RESULTS +221 243 hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA complex_assembly To rule out the possibility that the electron density we define as the alternative conformation of the thiol terminus is residual electron density of the displaced side-chain of Phe 34, we solved the crystal structure of hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA. The structure of this mutant is highly similar to hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and there is essentially the same electron density corresponding to the alternative conformation of the thiol (Fig. 3C). RESULTS +249 258 structure evidence To rule out the possibility that the electron density we define as the alternative conformation of the thiol terminus is residual electron density of the displaced side-chain of Phe 34, we solved the crystal structure of hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA. The structure of this mutant is highly similar to hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and there is essentially the same electron density corresponding to the alternative conformation of the thiol (Fig. 3C). RESULTS +267 273 mutant protein_state To rule out the possibility that the electron density we define as the alternative conformation of the thiol terminus is residual electron density of the displaced side-chain of Phe 34, we solved the crystal structure of hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA. The structure of this mutant is highly similar to hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and there is essentially the same electron density corresponding to the alternative conformation of the thiol (Fig. 3C). RESULTS +295 312 hNaa60(1-199)/CoA complex_assembly To rule out the possibility that the electron density we define as the alternative conformation of the thiol terminus is residual electron density of the displaced side-chain of Phe 34, we solved the crystal structure of hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA. The structure of this mutant is highly similar to hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and there is essentially the same electron density corresponding to the alternative conformation of the thiol (Fig. 3C). RESULTS +347 363 electron density evidence To rule out the possibility that the electron density we define as the alternative conformation of the thiol terminus is residual electron density of the displaced side-chain of Phe 34, we solved the crystal structure of hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA. The structure of this mutant is highly similar to hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and there is essentially the same electron density corresponding to the alternative conformation of the thiol (Fig. 3C). RESULTS +0 6 Phe 27 residue_name_number Phe 27 in hNaa50p (equivalent to Phe 34 in hNaa60) has been implicated to facilitate the binding of N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide through hydrophobic interaction. RESULTS +10 17 hNaa50p protein Phe 27 in hNaa50p (equivalent to Phe 34 in hNaa60) has been implicated to facilitate the binding of N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide through hydrophobic interaction. RESULTS +33 39 Phe 34 residue_name_number Phe 27 in hNaa50p (equivalent to Phe 34 in hNaa60) has been implicated to facilitate the binding of N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide through hydrophobic interaction. RESULTS +43 49 hNaa60 protein Phe 27 in hNaa50p (equivalent to Phe 34 in hNaa60) has been implicated to facilitate the binding of N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide through hydrophobic interaction. RESULTS +111 121 methionine residue_name Phe 27 in hNaa50p (equivalent to Phe 34 in hNaa60) has been implicated to facilitate the binding of N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide through hydrophobic interaction. RESULTS +139 146 peptide chemical Phe 27 in hNaa50p (equivalent to Phe 34 in hNaa60) has been implicated to facilitate the binding of N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide through hydrophobic interaction. RESULTS +155 178 hydrophobic interaction bond_interaction Phe 27 in hNaa50p (equivalent to Phe 34 in hNaa60) has been implicated to facilitate the binding of N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide through hydrophobic interaction. RESULTS +16 29 hNaa60/Ac-CoA complex_assembly However, in the hNaa60/Ac-CoA structure, a hydrophilic malonate molecule is found at the same location where the N-terminal methionine should bind as is indicated by the superposition (Fig. 3A), suggesting that Phe 34 may accommodate binding of hydrophilic substrate, too. RESULTS +30 39 structure evidence However, in the hNaa60/Ac-CoA structure, a hydrophilic malonate molecule is found at the same location where the N-terminal methionine should bind as is indicated by the superposition (Fig. 3A), suggesting that Phe 34 may accommodate binding of hydrophilic substrate, too. RESULTS +55 63 malonate chemical However, in the hNaa60/Ac-CoA structure, a hydrophilic malonate molecule is found at the same location where the N-terminal methionine should bind as is indicated by the superposition (Fig. 3A), suggesting that Phe 34 may accommodate binding of hydrophilic substrate, too. RESULTS +124 134 methionine residue_name However, in the hNaa60/Ac-CoA structure, a hydrophilic malonate molecule is found at the same location where the N-terminal methionine should bind as is indicated by the superposition (Fig. 3A), suggesting that Phe 34 may accommodate binding of hydrophilic substrate, too. RESULTS +170 183 superposition experimental_method However, in the hNaa60/Ac-CoA structure, a hydrophilic malonate molecule is found at the same location where the N-terminal methionine should bind as is indicated by the superposition (Fig. 3A), suggesting that Phe 34 may accommodate binding of hydrophilic substrate, too. RESULTS +211 217 Phe 34 residue_name_number However, in the hNaa60/Ac-CoA structure, a hydrophilic malonate molecule is found at the same location where the N-terminal methionine should bind as is indicated by the superposition (Fig. 3A), suggesting that Phe 34 may accommodate binding of hydrophilic substrate, too. RESULTS +25 31 Phe 34 residue_name_number Moreover, orientation of Phe 34 side-chain seems to be co-related to positioning of the terminus of the co-enzyme and important for placing it at a location in close proximity to the substrate amine. RESULTS +23 29 Phe 34 residue_name_number We hypothesize that if Phe 34 only works to facilitate the binding of the hydrophobic N-terminal Met residue, to mutate it from Phe to Ala would not abolish the catalytic activity of this enzyme, while if Phe 34 also plays an essential role to position the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA, the mutation would be expected to abrogate the activity of the enzyme. RESULTS +97 100 Met residue_name We hypothesize that if Phe 34 only works to facilitate the binding of the hydrophobic N-terminal Met residue, to mutate it from Phe to Ala would not abolish the catalytic activity of this enzyme, while if Phe 34 also plays an essential role to position the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA, the mutation would be expected to abrogate the activity of the enzyme. RESULTS +113 119 mutate experimental_method We hypothesize that if Phe 34 only works to facilitate the binding of the hydrophobic N-terminal Met residue, to mutate it from Phe to Ala would not abolish the catalytic activity of this enzyme, while if Phe 34 also plays an essential role to position the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA, the mutation would be expected to abrogate the activity of the enzyme. RESULTS +128 131 Phe residue_name We hypothesize that if Phe 34 only works to facilitate the binding of the hydrophobic N-terminal Met residue, to mutate it from Phe to Ala would not abolish the catalytic activity of this enzyme, while if Phe 34 also plays an essential role to position the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA, the mutation would be expected to abrogate the activity of the enzyme. RESULTS +135 138 Ala residue_name We hypothesize that if Phe 34 only works to facilitate the binding of the hydrophobic N-terminal Met residue, to mutate it from Phe to Ala would not abolish the catalytic activity of this enzyme, while if Phe 34 also plays an essential role to position the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA, the mutation would be expected to abrogate the activity of the enzyme. RESULTS +205 211 Phe 34 residue_name_number We hypothesize that if Phe 34 only works to facilitate the binding of the hydrophobic N-terminal Met residue, to mutate it from Phe to Ala would not abolish the catalytic activity of this enzyme, while if Phe 34 also plays an essential role to position the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA, the mutation would be expected to abrogate the activity of the enzyme. RESULTS +257 270 ethanethioate chemical We hypothesize that if Phe 34 only works to facilitate the binding of the hydrophobic N-terminal Met residue, to mutate it from Phe to Ala would not abolish the catalytic activity of this enzyme, while if Phe 34 also plays an essential role to position the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA, the mutation would be expected to abrogate the activity of the enzyme. RESULTS +281 287 Ac-CoA chemical We hypothesize that if Phe 34 only works to facilitate the binding of the hydrophobic N-terminal Met residue, to mutate it from Phe to Ala would not abolish the catalytic activity of this enzyme, while if Phe 34 also plays an essential role to position the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA, the mutation would be expected to abrogate the activity of the enzyme. RESULTS +293 301 mutation experimental_method We hypothesize that if Phe 34 only works to facilitate the binding of the hydrophobic N-terminal Met residue, to mutate it from Phe to Ala would not abolish the catalytic activity of this enzyme, while if Phe 34 also plays an essential role to position the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA, the mutation would be expected to abrogate the activity of the enzyme. RESULTS +12 31 enzyme kinetic data evidence Indeed, our enzyme kinetic data showed that hNaa60(1-199) F34A mutant showed no detectable activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +44 57 hNaa60(1-199) mutant Indeed, our enzyme kinetic data showed that hNaa60(1-199) F34A mutant showed no detectable activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +58 62 F34A mutant Indeed, our enzyme kinetic data showed that hNaa60(1-199) F34A mutant showed no detectable activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +63 69 mutant protein_state Indeed, our enzyme kinetic data showed that hNaa60(1-199) F34A mutant showed no detectable activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +109 115 mutant protein_state In order to rule out the possibility that the observed loss of activity may be related to bad folding of the mutant protein, we studied the circular dichroism (CD) spectrum of the protein (Fig. 5B) and determined its crystal structure (Fig. 3C). RESULTS +140 158 circular dichroism experimental_method In order to rule out the possibility that the observed loss of activity may be related to bad folding of the mutant protein, we studied the circular dichroism (CD) spectrum of the protein (Fig. 5B) and determined its crystal structure (Fig. 3C). RESULTS +160 162 CD experimental_method In order to rule out the possibility that the observed loss of activity may be related to bad folding of the mutant protein, we studied the circular dichroism (CD) spectrum of the protein (Fig. 5B) and determined its crystal structure (Fig. 3C). RESULTS +164 172 spectrum evidence In order to rule out the possibility that the observed loss of activity may be related to bad folding of the mutant protein, we studied the circular dichroism (CD) spectrum of the protein (Fig. 5B) and determined its crystal structure (Fig. 3C). RESULTS +217 234 crystal structure evidence In order to rule out the possibility that the observed loss of activity may be related to bad folding of the mutant protein, we studied the circular dichroism (CD) spectrum of the protein (Fig. 5B) and determined its crystal structure (Fig. 3C). RESULTS +29 33 F34A mutant Both studies proved that the F34A mutant protein is well-folded. RESULTS +34 40 mutant protein_state Both studies proved that the F34A mutant protein is well-folded. RESULTS +52 63 well-folded protein_state Both studies proved that the F34A mutant protein is well-folded. RESULTS +50 60 α1-α2 loop structure_element Many studies have addressed the crucial effect of α1-α2 loop on catalysis, showing that some residues located in this area are involved in the binding of substrates. RESULTS +16 22 Phe 34 residue_name_number We propose that Phe 34 may play a dual role both in interacting with the peptide substrate (recognition) and in positioning of the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA to the right location to facilitate acetyl-transfer. RESULTS +73 80 peptide chemical We propose that Phe 34 may play a dual role both in interacting with the peptide substrate (recognition) and in positioning of the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA to the right location to facilitate acetyl-transfer. RESULTS +131 144 ethanethioate chemical We propose that Phe 34 may play a dual role both in interacting with the peptide substrate (recognition) and in positioning of the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA to the right location to facilitate acetyl-transfer. RESULTS +155 161 Ac-CoA chemical We propose that Phe 34 may play a dual role both in interacting with the peptide substrate (recognition) and in positioning of the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA to the right location to facilitate acetyl-transfer. RESULTS +198 204 acetyl chemical We propose that Phe 34 may play a dual role both in interacting with the peptide substrate (recognition) and in positioning of the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA to the right location to facilitate acetyl-transfer. RESULTS +21 27 hNaa60 protein Structural basis for hNaa60 substrate binding RESULTS +70 76 hNaa60 protein Several studies have demonstrated that the substrate specificities of hNaa60 and hNaa50 are highly overlapped. RESULTS +81 87 hNaa50 protein Several studies have demonstrated that the substrate specificities of hNaa60 and hNaa50 are highly overlapped. RESULTS +4 13 structure evidence The structure of hNaa50p/CoA/peptide provides detailed information about the position of substrate N-terminal residues in the active site of hNaa50. RESULTS +17 36 hNaa50p/CoA/peptide complex_assembly The structure of hNaa50p/CoA/peptide provides detailed information about the position of substrate N-terminal residues in the active site of hNaa50. RESULTS +126 137 active site site The structure of hNaa50p/CoA/peptide provides detailed information about the position of substrate N-terminal residues in the active site of hNaa50. RESULTS +141 147 hNaa50 protein The structure of hNaa50p/CoA/peptide provides detailed information about the position of substrate N-terminal residues in the active site of hNaa50. RESULTS +14 25 active site site Comparing the active site of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA with hNaa50p/CoA/peptide revealed that key catalytic and substrate binding residues are highly conserved in both proteins (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +29 49 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly Comparing the active site of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA with hNaa50p/CoA/peptide revealed that key catalytic and substrate binding residues are highly conserved in both proteins (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +55 74 hNaa50p/CoA/peptide complex_assembly Comparing the active site of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA with hNaa50p/CoA/peptide revealed that key catalytic and substrate binding residues are highly conserved in both proteins (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +93 133 catalytic and substrate binding residues site Comparing the active site of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA with hNaa50p/CoA/peptide revealed that key catalytic and substrate binding residues are highly conserved in both proteins (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +138 154 highly conserved protein_state Comparing the active site of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA with hNaa50p/CoA/peptide revealed that key catalytic and substrate binding residues are highly conserved in both proteins (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +27 34 hNaa50p protein With respect to catalysis, hNaa50p has been shown to employ residues Tyr 73 and His 112 to abstract proton from the α-amino group from the substrate’s first residue through a well-ordered water. RESULTS +69 75 Tyr 73 residue_name_number With respect to catalysis, hNaa50p has been shown to employ residues Tyr 73 and His 112 to abstract proton from the α-amino group from the substrate’s first residue through a well-ordered water. RESULTS +80 87 His 112 residue_name_number With respect to catalysis, hNaa50p has been shown to employ residues Tyr 73 and His 112 to abstract proton from the α-amino group from the substrate’s first residue through a well-ordered water. RESULTS +175 187 well-ordered protein_state With respect to catalysis, hNaa50p has been shown to employ residues Tyr 73 and His 112 to abstract proton from the α-amino group from the substrate’s first residue through a well-ordered water. RESULTS +188 193 water chemical With respect to catalysis, hNaa50p has been shown to employ residues Tyr 73 and His 112 to abstract proton from the α-amino group from the substrate’s first residue through a well-ordered water. RESULTS +2 14 well-ordered protein_state A well-ordered water was also found between Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (1-199)/CoA and hNaa60 (1-242)/Ac-CoA (Fig. 4B). RESULTS +15 20 water chemical A well-ordered water was also found between Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (1-199)/CoA and hNaa60 (1-242)/Ac-CoA (Fig. 4B). RESULTS +44 50 Tyr 97 residue_name_number A well-ordered water was also found between Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (1-199)/CoA and hNaa60 (1-242)/Ac-CoA (Fig. 4B). RESULTS +55 62 His 138 residue_name_number A well-ordered water was also found between Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (1-199)/CoA and hNaa60 (1-242)/Ac-CoA (Fig. 4B). RESULTS +66 84 hNaa60 (1-199)/CoA complex_assembly A well-ordered water was also found between Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (1-199)/CoA and hNaa60 (1-242)/Ac-CoA (Fig. 4B). RESULTS +89 110 hNaa60 (1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly A well-ordered water was also found between Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (1-199)/CoA and hNaa60 (1-242)/Ac-CoA (Fig. 4B). RESULTS +29 35 Tyr 97 residue_name_number To determine the function of Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 catalysis, we mutated these residues to alanine and phenylalanine, respectively, and confirmed that all these mutants used in our kinetic assays are well-folded by CD spectra (Fig. 5B). RESULTS +40 47 His 138 residue_name_number To determine the function of Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 catalysis, we mutated these residues to alanine and phenylalanine, respectively, and confirmed that all these mutants used in our kinetic assays are well-folded by CD spectra (Fig. 5B). RESULTS +51 57 hNaa60 protein To determine the function of Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 catalysis, we mutated these residues to alanine and phenylalanine, respectively, and confirmed that all these mutants used in our kinetic assays are well-folded by CD spectra (Fig. 5B). RESULTS +72 79 mutated experimental_method To determine the function of Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 catalysis, we mutated these residues to alanine and phenylalanine, respectively, and confirmed that all these mutants used in our kinetic assays are well-folded by CD spectra (Fig. 5B). RESULTS +98 105 alanine residue_name To determine the function of Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 catalysis, we mutated these residues to alanine and phenylalanine, respectively, and confirmed that all these mutants used in our kinetic assays are well-folded by CD spectra (Fig. 5B). RESULTS +110 123 phenylalanine residue_name To determine the function of Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 catalysis, we mutated these residues to alanine and phenylalanine, respectively, and confirmed that all these mutants used in our kinetic assays are well-folded by CD spectra (Fig. 5B). RESULTS +168 175 mutants protein_state To determine the function of Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 catalysis, we mutated these residues to alanine and phenylalanine, respectively, and confirmed that all these mutants used in our kinetic assays are well-folded by CD spectra (Fig. 5B). RESULTS +188 202 kinetic assays experimental_method To determine the function of Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 catalysis, we mutated these residues to alanine and phenylalanine, respectively, and confirmed that all these mutants used in our kinetic assays are well-folded by CD spectra (Fig. 5B). RESULTS +207 218 well-folded protein_state To determine the function of Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 catalysis, we mutated these residues to alanine and phenylalanine, respectively, and confirmed that all these mutants used in our kinetic assays are well-folded by CD spectra (Fig. 5B). RESULTS +222 224 CD experimental_method To determine the function of Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 catalysis, we mutated these residues to alanine and phenylalanine, respectively, and confirmed that all these mutants used in our kinetic assays are well-folded by CD spectra (Fig. 5B). RESULTS +225 232 spectra evidence To determine the function of Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 catalysis, we mutated these residues to alanine and phenylalanine, respectively, and confirmed that all these mutants used in our kinetic assays are well-folded by CD spectra (Fig. 5B). RESULTS +45 53 SDS-PAGE experimental_method Purity of all proteins were also analyzed by SDS-PAGE (Figure S5). RESULTS +24 31 mutants protein_state As show in Fig. 5A, the mutants Y97A, Y97F, H138A and H138F abolished the activity of hNaa60. RESULTS +32 36 Y97A mutant As show in Fig. 5A, the mutants Y97A, Y97F, H138A and H138F abolished the activity of hNaa60. RESULTS +38 42 Y97F mutant As show in Fig. 5A, the mutants Y97A, Y97F, H138A and H138F abolished the activity of hNaa60. RESULTS +44 49 H138A mutant As show in Fig. 5A, the mutants Y97A, Y97F, H138A and H138F abolished the activity of hNaa60. RESULTS +54 59 H138F mutant As show in Fig. 5A, the mutants Y97A, Y97F, H138A and H138F abolished the activity of hNaa60. RESULTS +60 82 abolished the activity protein_state As show in Fig. 5A, the mutants Y97A, Y97F, H138A and H138F abolished the activity of hNaa60. RESULTS +86 92 hNaa60 protein As show in Fig. 5A, the mutants Y97A, Y97F, H138A and H138F abolished the activity of hNaa60. RESULTS +16 22 mutate experimental_method In contrast, to mutate the nearby solvent exposed residue Glu 37 to Ala (E37A) has little impact on the activity of hNaa60 (Figs 4B and 5A). RESULTS +34 49 solvent exposed protein_state In contrast, to mutate the nearby solvent exposed residue Glu 37 to Ala (E37A) has little impact on the activity of hNaa60 (Figs 4B and 5A). RESULTS +58 64 Glu 37 residue_name_number In contrast, to mutate the nearby solvent exposed residue Glu 37 to Ala (E37A) has little impact on the activity of hNaa60 (Figs 4B and 5A). RESULTS +68 71 Ala residue_name In contrast, to mutate the nearby solvent exposed residue Glu 37 to Ala (E37A) has little impact on the activity of hNaa60 (Figs 4B and 5A). RESULTS +73 77 E37A mutant In contrast, to mutate the nearby solvent exposed residue Glu 37 to Ala (E37A) has little impact on the activity of hNaa60 (Figs 4B and 5A). RESULTS +116 122 hNaa60 protein In contrast, to mutate the nearby solvent exposed residue Glu 37 to Ala (E37A) has little impact on the activity of hNaa60 (Figs 4B and 5A). RESULTS +19 52 structural and functional studies experimental_method In conclusion, the structural and functional studies indicate that hNaa60 applies the same two base mechanism through Tyr 97, His 138 and a well-ordered water as was described for hNaa50. RESULTS +67 73 hNaa60 protein In conclusion, the structural and functional studies indicate that hNaa60 applies the same two base mechanism through Tyr 97, His 138 and a well-ordered water as was described for hNaa50. RESULTS +118 124 Tyr 97 residue_name_number In conclusion, the structural and functional studies indicate that hNaa60 applies the same two base mechanism through Tyr 97, His 138 and a well-ordered water as was described for hNaa50. RESULTS +126 133 His 138 residue_name_number In conclusion, the structural and functional studies indicate that hNaa60 applies the same two base mechanism through Tyr 97, His 138 and a well-ordered water as was described for hNaa50. RESULTS +140 152 well-ordered protein_state In conclusion, the structural and functional studies indicate that hNaa60 applies the same two base mechanism through Tyr 97, His 138 and a well-ordered water as was described for hNaa50. RESULTS +153 158 water chemical In conclusion, the structural and functional studies indicate that hNaa60 applies the same two base mechanism through Tyr 97, His 138 and a well-ordered water as was described for hNaa50. RESULTS +180 186 hNaa50 protein In conclusion, the structural and functional studies indicate that hNaa60 applies the same two base mechanism through Tyr 97, His 138 and a well-ordered water as was described for hNaa50. RESULTS +4 12 malonate chemical The malonate molecule observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure may be indicative of the substrate binding position of hNaa60 since it is located in the active site and overlaps the N-terminal Met of the substrate peptide in the superposition with the hNaa50p/CoA/peptide structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +38 58 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly The malonate molecule observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure may be indicative of the substrate binding position of hNaa60 since it is located in the active site and overlaps the N-terminal Met of the substrate peptide in the superposition with the hNaa50p/CoA/peptide structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +59 76 crystal structure evidence The malonate molecule observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure may be indicative of the substrate binding position of hNaa60 since it is located in the active site and overlaps the N-terminal Met of the substrate peptide in the superposition with the hNaa50p/CoA/peptide structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +132 138 hNaa60 protein The malonate molecule observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure may be indicative of the substrate binding position of hNaa60 since it is located in the active site and overlaps the N-terminal Met of the substrate peptide in the superposition with the hNaa50p/CoA/peptide structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +166 177 active site site The malonate molecule observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure may be indicative of the substrate binding position of hNaa60 since it is located in the active site and overlaps the N-terminal Met of the substrate peptide in the superposition with the hNaa50p/CoA/peptide structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +206 209 Met residue_name The malonate molecule observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure may be indicative of the substrate binding position of hNaa60 since it is located in the active site and overlaps the N-terminal Met of the substrate peptide in the superposition with the hNaa50p/CoA/peptide structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +227 234 peptide chemical The malonate molecule observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure may be indicative of the substrate binding position of hNaa60 since it is located in the active site and overlaps the N-terminal Met of the substrate peptide in the superposition with the hNaa50p/CoA/peptide structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +242 255 superposition experimental_method The malonate molecule observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure may be indicative of the substrate binding position of hNaa60 since it is located in the active site and overlaps the N-terminal Met of the substrate peptide in the superposition with the hNaa50p/CoA/peptide structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +265 284 hNaa50p/CoA/peptide complex_assembly The malonate molecule observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure may be indicative of the substrate binding position of hNaa60 since it is located in the active site and overlaps the N-terminal Met of the substrate peptide in the superposition with the hNaa50p/CoA/peptide structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +285 294 structure evidence The malonate molecule observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure may be indicative of the substrate binding position of hNaa60 since it is located in the active site and overlaps the N-terminal Met of the substrate peptide in the superposition with the hNaa50p/CoA/peptide structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +9 15 Tyr 38 residue_name_number Residues Tyr 38, Asn 143 and Tyr 165 are located around the malonate and interact with it through direct hydrogen bonds or water bridge (Fig. 4C). RESULTS +17 24 Asn 143 residue_name_number Residues Tyr 38, Asn 143 and Tyr 165 are located around the malonate and interact with it through direct hydrogen bonds or water bridge (Fig. 4C). RESULTS +29 36 Tyr 165 residue_name_number Residues Tyr 38, Asn 143 and Tyr 165 are located around the malonate and interact with it through direct hydrogen bonds or water bridge (Fig. 4C). RESULTS +60 68 malonate chemical Residues Tyr 38, Asn 143 and Tyr 165 are located around the malonate and interact with it through direct hydrogen bonds or water bridge (Fig. 4C). RESULTS +105 119 hydrogen bonds bond_interaction Residues Tyr 38, Asn 143 and Tyr 165 are located around the malonate and interact with it through direct hydrogen bonds or water bridge (Fig. 4C). RESULTS +123 135 water bridge bond_interaction Residues Tyr 38, Asn 143 and Tyr 165 are located around the malonate and interact with it through direct hydrogen bonds or water bridge (Fig. 4C). RESULTS +9 17 malonate chemical Although malonate is negatively charged, which is different from that of lysine ε-amine or peptide N-terminal amine, similar hydrophilic interactions may take place when substrate amine presents in the same position, since Tyr 38, Asn 143 and Tyr 165 are not positively or negatively charged. RESULTS +73 79 lysine residue_name Although malonate is negatively charged, which is different from that of lysine ε-amine or peptide N-terminal amine, similar hydrophilic interactions may take place when substrate amine presents in the same position, since Tyr 38, Asn 143 and Tyr 165 are not positively or negatively charged. RESULTS +91 98 peptide chemical Although malonate is negatively charged, which is different from that of lysine ε-amine or peptide N-terminal amine, similar hydrophilic interactions may take place when substrate amine presents in the same position, since Tyr 38, Asn 143 and Tyr 165 are not positively or negatively charged. RESULTS +125 149 hydrophilic interactions bond_interaction Although malonate is negatively charged, which is different from that of lysine ε-amine or peptide N-terminal amine, similar hydrophilic interactions may take place when substrate amine presents in the same position, since Tyr 38, Asn 143 and Tyr 165 are not positively or negatively charged. RESULTS +223 229 Tyr 38 residue_name_number Although malonate is negatively charged, which is different from that of lysine ε-amine or peptide N-terminal amine, similar hydrophilic interactions may take place when substrate amine presents in the same position, since Tyr 38, Asn 143 and Tyr 165 are not positively or negatively charged. RESULTS +231 238 Asn 143 residue_name_number Although malonate is negatively charged, which is different from that of lysine ε-amine or peptide N-terminal amine, similar hydrophilic interactions may take place when substrate amine presents in the same position, since Tyr 38, Asn 143 and Tyr 165 are not positively or negatively charged. RESULTS +243 250 Tyr 165 residue_name_number Although malonate is negatively charged, which is different from that of lysine ε-amine or peptide N-terminal amine, similar hydrophilic interactions may take place when substrate amine presents in the same position, since Tyr 38, Asn 143 and Tyr 165 are not positively or negatively charged. RESULTS +57 61 Y38A mutant In agreement with this hypothesis, it was found that the Y38A, N143A and Y165A mutants all showed remarkably reduced activities as compared to WT, implying that these residues may be critical for substrate binding (Figs 4C and 5A). RESULTS +63 68 N143A mutant In agreement with this hypothesis, it was found that the Y38A, N143A and Y165A mutants all showed remarkably reduced activities as compared to WT, implying that these residues may be critical for substrate binding (Figs 4C and 5A). RESULTS +73 78 Y165A mutant In agreement with this hypothesis, it was found that the Y38A, N143A and Y165A mutants all showed remarkably reduced activities as compared to WT, implying that these residues may be critical for substrate binding (Figs 4C and 5A). RESULTS +79 86 mutants protein_state In agreement with this hypothesis, it was found that the Y38A, N143A and Y165A mutants all showed remarkably reduced activities as compared to WT, implying that these residues may be critical for substrate binding (Figs 4C and 5A). RESULTS +143 145 WT protein_state In agreement with this hypothesis, it was found that the Y38A, N143A and Y165A mutants all showed remarkably reduced activities as compared to WT, implying that these residues may be critical for substrate binding (Figs 4C and 5A). RESULTS +4 14 β3-β4 loop structure_element The β3-β4 loop participates in the regulation of hNaa60-activity RESULTS +49 55 hNaa60 protein The β3-β4 loop participates in the regulation of hNaa60-activity RESULTS +17 19 β3 structure_element Residues between β3 and β4 of hNaa60 form a unique 20-residue long loop (residues 73–92) that is a short turn in many other NAT members (Fig. 1D). RESULTS +24 26 β4 structure_element Residues between β3 and β4 of hNaa60 form a unique 20-residue long loop (residues 73–92) that is a short turn in many other NAT members (Fig. 1D). RESULTS +30 36 hNaa60 protein Residues between β3 and β4 of hNaa60 form a unique 20-residue long loop (residues 73–92) that is a short turn in many other NAT members (Fig. 1D). RESULTS +51 71 20-residue long loop structure_element Residues between β3 and β4 of hNaa60 form a unique 20-residue long loop (residues 73–92) that is a short turn in many other NAT members (Fig. 1D). RESULTS +82 87 73–92 residue_range Residues between β3 and β4 of hNaa60 form a unique 20-residue long loop (residues 73–92) that is a short turn in many other NAT members (Fig. 1D). RESULTS +99 109 short turn structure_element Residues between β3 and β4 of hNaa60 form a unique 20-residue long loop (residues 73–92) that is a short turn in many other NAT members (Fig. 1D). RESULTS +124 127 NAT protein_type Residues between β3 and β4 of hNaa60 form a unique 20-residue long loop (residues 73–92) that is a short turn in many other NAT members (Fig. 1D). RESULTS +30 46 auto-acetylation ptm Previous study indicated that auto-acetylation of hNaa60K79 could influence the activity of hNaa60; however, we were not able to determine if Lys 79 is acetylated in our crystal structures due to poor quality of the electron density of Lys 79 side-chain. RESULTS +50 56 hNaa60 protein Previous study indicated that auto-acetylation of hNaa60K79 could influence the activity of hNaa60; however, we were not able to determine if Lys 79 is acetylated in our crystal structures due to poor quality of the electron density of Lys 79 side-chain. RESULTS +56 59 K79 residue_name_number Previous study indicated that auto-acetylation of hNaa60K79 could influence the activity of hNaa60; however, we were not able to determine if Lys 79 is acetylated in our crystal structures due to poor quality of the electron density of Lys 79 side-chain. RESULTS +92 98 hNaa60 protein Previous study indicated that auto-acetylation of hNaa60K79 could influence the activity of hNaa60; however, we were not able to determine if Lys 79 is acetylated in our crystal structures due to poor quality of the electron density of Lys 79 side-chain. RESULTS +142 148 Lys 79 residue_name_number Previous study indicated that auto-acetylation of hNaa60K79 could influence the activity of hNaa60; however, we were not able to determine if Lys 79 is acetylated in our crystal structures due to poor quality of the electron density of Lys 79 side-chain. RESULTS +152 162 acetylated protein_state Previous study indicated that auto-acetylation of hNaa60K79 could influence the activity of hNaa60; however, we were not able to determine if Lys 79 is acetylated in our crystal structures due to poor quality of the electron density of Lys 79 side-chain. RESULTS +170 188 crystal structures evidence Previous study indicated that auto-acetylation of hNaa60K79 could influence the activity of hNaa60; however, we were not able to determine if Lys 79 is acetylated in our crystal structures due to poor quality of the electron density of Lys 79 side-chain. RESULTS +216 232 electron density evidence Previous study indicated that auto-acetylation of hNaa60K79 could influence the activity of hNaa60; however, we were not able to determine if Lys 79 is acetylated in our crystal structures due to poor quality of the electron density of Lys 79 side-chain. RESULTS +236 242 Lys 79 residue_name_number Previous study indicated that auto-acetylation of hNaa60K79 could influence the activity of hNaa60; however, we were not able to determine if Lys 79 is acetylated in our crystal structures due to poor quality of the electron density of Lys 79 side-chain. RESULTS +18 35 mass spectrometry experimental_method We therefore used mass spectrometry to analyze if Lys 79 was acetylated in our bacterially purified proteins, and observed no modification on this residue (Figure S6). RESULTS +50 56 Lys 79 residue_name_number We therefore used mass spectrometry to analyze if Lys 79 was acetylated in our bacterially purified proteins, and observed no modification on this residue (Figure S6). RESULTS +61 71 acetylated protein_state We therefore used mass spectrometry to analyze if Lys 79 was acetylated in our bacterially purified proteins, and observed no modification on this residue (Figure S6). RESULTS +24 30 hNaa60 protein To assess the impact of hNaa60K79 auto-acetylation, we studied the kinetics of K79R and K79Q mutants which mimic the un-acetylated and acetylated form of Lys 79, respectively. RESULTS +30 33 K79 residue_name_number To assess the impact of hNaa60K79 auto-acetylation, we studied the kinetics of K79R and K79Q mutants which mimic the un-acetylated and acetylated form of Lys 79, respectively. RESULTS +34 50 auto-acetylation ptm To assess the impact of hNaa60K79 auto-acetylation, we studied the kinetics of K79R and K79Q mutants which mimic the un-acetylated and acetylated form of Lys 79, respectively. RESULTS +79 83 K79R mutant To assess the impact of hNaa60K79 auto-acetylation, we studied the kinetics of K79R and K79Q mutants which mimic the un-acetylated and acetylated form of Lys 79, respectively. RESULTS +88 92 K79Q mutant To assess the impact of hNaa60K79 auto-acetylation, we studied the kinetics of K79R and K79Q mutants which mimic the un-acetylated and acetylated form of Lys 79, respectively. RESULTS +93 100 mutants protein_state To assess the impact of hNaa60K79 auto-acetylation, we studied the kinetics of K79R and K79Q mutants which mimic the un-acetylated and acetylated form of Lys 79, respectively. RESULTS +117 130 un-acetylated protein_state To assess the impact of hNaa60K79 auto-acetylation, we studied the kinetics of K79R and K79Q mutants which mimic the un-acetylated and acetylated form of Lys 79, respectively. RESULTS +135 145 acetylated protein_state To assess the impact of hNaa60K79 auto-acetylation, we studied the kinetics of K79R and K79Q mutants which mimic the un-acetylated and acetylated form of Lys 79, respectively. RESULTS +154 160 Lys 79 residue_name_number To assess the impact of hNaa60K79 auto-acetylation, we studied the kinetics of K79R and K79Q mutants which mimic the un-acetylated and acetylated form of Lys 79, respectively. RESULTS +20 24 K79R mutant Interestingly, both K79R and K79Q mutants led to an increase in the catalytic activity of hNaa60, while K79A mutant led to modest decrease of the activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +29 33 K79Q mutant Interestingly, both K79R and K79Q mutants led to an increase in the catalytic activity of hNaa60, while K79A mutant led to modest decrease of the activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +34 41 mutants protein_state Interestingly, both K79R and K79Q mutants led to an increase in the catalytic activity of hNaa60, while K79A mutant led to modest decrease of the activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +90 96 hNaa60 protein Interestingly, both K79R and K79Q mutants led to an increase in the catalytic activity of hNaa60, while K79A mutant led to modest decrease of the activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +104 108 K79A mutant Interestingly, both K79R and K79Q mutants led to an increase in the catalytic activity of hNaa60, while K79A mutant led to modest decrease of the activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +109 115 mutant protein_state Interestingly, both K79R and K79Q mutants led to an increase in the catalytic activity of hNaa60, while K79A mutant led to modest decrease of the activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +29 40 acetylation ptm These data indicate that the acetylation of Lys 79 is not required for optimal catalytic activity of hNaa60 in vitro. RESULTS +44 50 Lys 79 residue_name_number These data indicate that the acetylation of Lys 79 is not required for optimal catalytic activity of hNaa60 in vitro. RESULTS +101 107 hNaa60 protein These data indicate that the acetylation of Lys 79 is not required for optimal catalytic activity of hNaa60 in vitro. RESULTS +21 31 β3-β4 loop structure_element It is noted that the β3-β4 loop of hNaa60 acts like a door leaf to partly cover the substrate-binding pathway. RESULTS +35 41 hNaa60 protein It is noted that the β3-β4 loop of hNaa60 acts like a door leaf to partly cover the substrate-binding pathway. RESULTS +84 109 substrate-binding pathway site It is noted that the β3-β4 loop of hNaa60 acts like a door leaf to partly cover the substrate-binding pathway. RESULTS +30 40 β3-β4 loop structure_element We hence hypothesize that the β3-β4 loop may interfere with the access of the peptide substrates and that the solvent-exposing Lys 79 may play a potential role to remove the door leaf when it hovers in solvent (Fig. 4D). RESULTS +78 85 peptide chemical We hence hypothesize that the β3-β4 loop may interfere with the access of the peptide substrates and that the solvent-exposing Lys 79 may play a potential role to remove the door leaf when it hovers in solvent (Fig. 4D). RESULTS +110 126 solvent-exposing protein_state We hence hypothesize that the β3-β4 loop may interfere with the access of the peptide substrates and that the solvent-exposing Lys 79 may play a potential role to remove the door leaf when it hovers in solvent (Fig. 4D). RESULTS +127 133 Lys 79 residue_name_number We hence hypothesize that the β3-β4 loop may interfere with the access of the peptide substrates and that the solvent-exposing Lys 79 may play a potential role to remove the door leaf when it hovers in solvent (Fig. 4D). RESULTS +16 22 Glu 80 residue_name_number Acidic residues Glu 80, Asp 81 and Asp 83 interact with His 138, His 159 and His 158 to maintain the conformation of the β3-β4 loop, thus contribute to control the substrate binding (Fig. 4D). RESULTS +24 30 Asp 81 residue_name_number Acidic residues Glu 80, Asp 81 and Asp 83 interact with His 138, His 159 and His 158 to maintain the conformation of the β3-β4 loop, thus contribute to control the substrate binding (Fig. 4D). RESULTS +35 41 Asp 83 residue_name_number Acidic residues Glu 80, Asp 81 and Asp 83 interact with His 138, His 159 and His 158 to maintain the conformation of the β3-β4 loop, thus contribute to control the substrate binding (Fig. 4D). RESULTS +56 63 His 138 residue_name_number Acidic residues Glu 80, Asp 81 and Asp 83 interact with His 138, His 159 and His 158 to maintain the conformation of the β3-β4 loop, thus contribute to control the substrate binding (Fig. 4D). RESULTS +65 72 His 159 residue_name_number Acidic residues Glu 80, Asp 81 and Asp 83 interact with His 138, His 159 and His 158 to maintain the conformation of the β3-β4 loop, thus contribute to control the substrate binding (Fig. 4D). RESULTS +77 84 His 158 residue_name_number Acidic residues Glu 80, Asp 81 and Asp 83 interact with His 138, His 159 and His 158 to maintain the conformation of the β3-β4 loop, thus contribute to control the substrate binding (Fig. 4D). RESULTS +121 131 β3-β4 loop structure_element Acidic residues Glu 80, Asp 81 and Asp 83 interact with His 138, His 159 and His 158 to maintain the conformation of the β3-β4 loop, thus contribute to control the substrate binding (Fig. 4D). RESULTS +30 37 mutated experimental_method To verify this hypothesis, we mutated Glu 80, Asp 81 and Asp 83 to Ala respectively. RESULTS +38 44 Glu 80 residue_name_number To verify this hypothesis, we mutated Glu 80, Asp 81 and Asp 83 to Ala respectively. RESULTS +46 52 Asp 81 residue_name_number To verify this hypothesis, we mutated Glu 80, Asp 81 and Asp 83 to Ala respectively. RESULTS +57 63 Asp 83 residue_name_number To verify this hypothesis, we mutated Glu 80, Asp 81 and Asp 83 to Ala respectively. RESULTS +67 70 Ala residue_name To verify this hypothesis, we mutated Glu 80, Asp 81 and Asp 83 to Ala respectively. RESULTS +29 33 E80A mutant In line with our hypothesis, E80A, D81A and D83A mutants exhibit at least 2-fold increase in hNaa60-activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +35 39 D81A mutant In line with our hypothesis, E80A, D81A and D83A mutants exhibit at least 2-fold increase in hNaa60-activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +44 48 D83A mutant In line with our hypothesis, E80A, D81A and D83A mutants exhibit at least 2-fold increase in hNaa60-activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +49 56 mutants protein_state In line with our hypothesis, E80A, D81A and D83A mutants exhibit at least 2-fold increase in hNaa60-activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +93 99 hNaa60 protein In line with our hypothesis, E80A, D81A and D83A mutants exhibit at least 2-fold increase in hNaa60-activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +19 28 structure evidence Interestingly, the structure of an ancestral NAT from S. solfataricus also exhibits a 10-residue long extension between β3 and β4, and the structure and biochemical studies showed that the extension of SsNat has the ability to stabilize structure of the active site and potentiate SsNat-activity. RESULTS +45 48 NAT protein_type Interestingly, the structure of an ancestral NAT from S. solfataricus also exhibits a 10-residue long extension between β3 and β4, and the structure and biochemical studies showed that the extension of SsNat has the ability to stabilize structure of the active site and potentiate SsNat-activity. RESULTS +54 69 S. solfataricus species Interestingly, the structure of an ancestral NAT from S. solfataricus also exhibits a 10-residue long extension between β3 and β4, and the structure and biochemical studies showed that the extension of SsNat has the ability to stabilize structure of the active site and potentiate SsNat-activity. RESULTS +86 111 10-residue long extension structure_element Interestingly, the structure of an ancestral NAT from S. solfataricus also exhibits a 10-residue long extension between β3 and β4, and the structure and biochemical studies showed that the extension of SsNat has the ability to stabilize structure of the active site and potentiate SsNat-activity. RESULTS +120 122 β3 structure_element Interestingly, the structure of an ancestral NAT from S. solfataricus also exhibits a 10-residue long extension between β3 and β4, and the structure and biochemical studies showed that the extension of SsNat has the ability to stabilize structure of the active site and potentiate SsNat-activity. RESULTS +127 129 β4 structure_element Interestingly, the structure of an ancestral NAT from S. solfataricus also exhibits a 10-residue long extension between β3 and β4, and the structure and biochemical studies showed that the extension of SsNat has the ability to stabilize structure of the active site and potentiate SsNat-activity. RESULTS +139 172 structure and biochemical studies experimental_method Interestingly, the structure of an ancestral NAT from S. solfataricus also exhibits a 10-residue long extension between β3 and β4, and the structure and biochemical studies showed that the extension of SsNat has the ability to stabilize structure of the active site and potentiate SsNat-activity. RESULTS +189 198 extension structure_element Interestingly, the structure of an ancestral NAT from S. solfataricus also exhibits a 10-residue long extension between β3 and β4, and the structure and biochemical studies showed that the extension of SsNat has the ability to stabilize structure of the active site and potentiate SsNat-activity. RESULTS +202 207 SsNat protein Interestingly, the structure of an ancestral NAT from S. solfataricus also exhibits a 10-residue long extension between β3 and β4, and the structure and biochemical studies showed that the extension of SsNat has the ability to stabilize structure of the active site and potentiate SsNat-activity. RESULTS +254 265 active site site Interestingly, the structure of an ancestral NAT from S. solfataricus also exhibits a 10-residue long extension between β3 and β4, and the structure and biochemical studies showed that the extension of SsNat has the ability to stabilize structure of the active site and potentiate SsNat-activity. RESULTS +281 286 SsNat protein Interestingly, the structure of an ancestral NAT from S. solfataricus also exhibits a 10-residue long extension between β3 and β4, and the structure and biochemical studies showed that the extension of SsNat has the ability to stabilize structure of the active site and potentiate SsNat-activity. RESULTS +0 14 Nt-acetylation ptm Nt-acetylation, which is carried out by the NAT family acetyltransferases, is an ancient and essential modification of proteins. DISCUSS +44 73 NAT family acetyltransferases protein_type Nt-acetylation, which is carried out by the NAT family acetyltransferases, is an ancient and essential modification of proteins. DISCUSS +14 18 NATs protein_type Although many NATs are highly conserved from lower to higher eukaryotes and the substrate bias of them appears to be partially overlapped, there is a significant increase in the overall level of N-terminal acetylation from lower to higher eukaryotes. DISCUSS +23 39 highly conserved protein_state Although many NATs are highly conserved from lower to higher eukaryotes and the substrate bias of them appears to be partially overlapped, there is a significant increase in the overall level of N-terminal acetylation from lower to higher eukaryotes. DISCUSS +45 50 lower taxonomy_domain Although many NATs are highly conserved from lower to higher eukaryotes and the substrate bias of them appears to be partially overlapped, there is a significant increase in the overall level of N-terminal acetylation from lower to higher eukaryotes. DISCUSS +54 71 higher eukaryotes taxonomy_domain Although many NATs are highly conserved from lower to higher eukaryotes and the substrate bias of them appears to be partially overlapped, there is a significant increase in the overall level of N-terminal acetylation from lower to higher eukaryotes. DISCUSS +195 217 N-terminal acetylation ptm Although many NATs are highly conserved from lower to higher eukaryotes and the substrate bias of them appears to be partially overlapped, there is a significant increase in the overall level of N-terminal acetylation from lower to higher eukaryotes. DISCUSS +223 228 lower taxonomy_domain Although many NATs are highly conserved from lower to higher eukaryotes and the substrate bias of them appears to be partially overlapped, there is a significant increase in the overall level of N-terminal acetylation from lower to higher eukaryotes. DISCUSS +232 249 higher eukaryotes taxonomy_domain Although many NATs are highly conserved from lower to higher eukaryotes and the substrate bias of them appears to be partially overlapped, there is a significant increase in the overall level of N-terminal acetylation from lower to higher eukaryotes. DISCUSS +50 55 Naa60 protein In this study we provide structural insights into Naa60 found only in multicellular eukaryotes. DISCUSS +70 94 multicellular eukaryotes taxonomy_domain In this study we provide structural insights into Naa60 found only in multicellular eukaryotes. DISCUSS +18 24 hNaa60 protein The N-terminus of hNaa60 harbors three hydrophobic residues (VVP) that makes it very difficult to express and purify the protein. DISCUSS +61 64 VVP structure_element The N-terminus of hNaa60 harbors three hydrophobic residues (VVP) that makes it very difficult to express and purify the protein. DISCUSS +27 36 replacing experimental_method This problem was solved by replacing residues 4–6 from VVP to EER that are found in Naa60 from Xenopus Laevis. DISCUSS +46 49 4–6 residue_range This problem was solved by replacing residues 4–6 from VVP to EER that are found in Naa60 from Xenopus Laevis. DISCUSS +55 58 VVP structure_element This problem was solved by replacing residues 4–6 from VVP to EER that are found in Naa60 from Xenopus Laevis. DISCUSS +62 65 EER structure_element This problem was solved by replacing residues 4–6 from VVP to EER that are found in Naa60 from Xenopus Laevis. DISCUSS +84 89 Naa60 protein This problem was solved by replacing residues 4–6 from VVP to EER that are found in Naa60 from Xenopus Laevis. DISCUSS +95 109 Xenopus Laevis species This problem was solved by replacing residues 4–6 from VVP to EER that are found in Naa60 from Xenopus Laevis. DISCUSS +6 11 Naa60 protein Since Naa60 from human and from Xenopus Laevis are highly homologous (Fig. 1A), we speculate that these two proteins should have the same biological function. DISCUSS +17 22 human species Since Naa60 from human and from Xenopus Laevis are highly homologous (Fig. 1A), we speculate that these two proteins should have the same biological function. DISCUSS +32 46 Xenopus Laevis species Since Naa60 from human and from Xenopus Laevis are highly homologous (Fig. 1A), we speculate that these two proteins should have the same biological function. DISCUSS +51 68 highly homologous protein_state Since Naa60 from human and from Xenopus Laevis are highly homologous (Fig. 1A), we speculate that these two proteins should have the same biological function. DISCUSS +33 43 VVP to EER mutant Therefore it is deduced that the VVP to EER replacement on the N-terminus of hNaa60 may not interfere with its function. DISCUSS +44 55 replacement experimental_method Therefore it is deduced that the VVP to EER replacement on the N-terminus of hNaa60 may not interfere with its function. DISCUSS +77 83 hNaa60 protein Therefore it is deduced that the VVP to EER replacement on the N-terminus of hNaa60 may not interfere with its function. DISCUSS +16 22 hNaa60 protein However, in the hNaa60(1-242) structure the N-terminus adopts an α-helical structure which will probably be kinked if residue 6 is proline (Fig. 1C), and in the hNaa60(1-199) structure the N-terminus adopts a different semi-helical structure (Fig. 1B) likely due to different crystal packing. DISCUSS +23 28 1-242 residue_range However, in the hNaa60(1-242) structure the N-terminus adopts an α-helical structure which will probably be kinked if residue 6 is proline (Fig. 1C), and in the hNaa60(1-199) structure the N-terminus adopts a different semi-helical structure (Fig. 1B) likely due to different crystal packing. DISCUSS +30 39 structure evidence However, in the hNaa60(1-242) structure the N-terminus adopts an α-helical structure which will probably be kinked if residue 6 is proline (Fig. 1C), and in the hNaa60(1-199) structure the N-terminus adopts a different semi-helical structure (Fig. 1B) likely due to different crystal packing. DISCUSS +65 84 α-helical structure structure_element However, in the hNaa60(1-242) structure the N-terminus adopts an α-helical structure which will probably be kinked if residue 6 is proline (Fig. 1C), and in the hNaa60(1-199) structure the N-terminus adopts a different semi-helical structure (Fig. 1B) likely due to different crystal packing. DISCUSS +126 127 6 residue_number However, in the hNaa60(1-242) structure the N-terminus adopts an α-helical structure which will probably be kinked if residue 6 is proline (Fig. 1C), and in the hNaa60(1-199) structure the N-terminus adopts a different semi-helical structure (Fig. 1B) likely due to different crystal packing. DISCUSS +131 138 proline residue_name However, in the hNaa60(1-242) structure the N-terminus adopts an α-helical structure which will probably be kinked if residue 6 is proline (Fig. 1C), and in the hNaa60(1-199) structure the N-terminus adopts a different semi-helical structure (Fig. 1B) likely due to different crystal packing. DISCUSS +161 174 hNaa60(1-199) mutant However, in the hNaa60(1-242) structure the N-terminus adopts an α-helical structure which will probably be kinked if residue 6 is proline (Fig. 1C), and in the hNaa60(1-199) structure the N-terminus adopts a different semi-helical structure (Fig. 1B) likely due to different crystal packing. DISCUSS +175 184 structure evidence However, in the hNaa60(1-242) structure the N-terminus adopts an α-helical structure which will probably be kinked if residue 6 is proline (Fig. 1C), and in the hNaa60(1-199) structure the N-terminus adopts a different semi-helical structure (Fig. 1B) likely due to different crystal packing. DISCUSS +219 241 semi-helical structure structure_element However, in the hNaa60(1-242) structure the N-terminus adopts an α-helical structure which will probably be kinked if residue 6 is proline (Fig. 1C), and in the hNaa60(1-199) structure the N-terminus adopts a different semi-helical structure (Fig. 1B) likely due to different crystal packing. DISCUSS +276 291 crystal packing evidence However, in the hNaa60(1-242) structure the N-terminus adopts an α-helical structure which will probably be kinked if residue 6 is proline (Fig. 1C), and in the hNaa60(1-199) structure the N-terminus adopts a different semi-helical structure (Fig. 1B) likely due to different crystal packing. DISCUSS +47 56 wild-type protein_state Hence it is not clear if the N-terminal end of wild-type hNaa60 is an α-helix, and what roles the hydrophobic residues 4–6 play in structure and function of wild-type hNaa60. DISCUSS +57 63 hNaa60 protein Hence it is not clear if the N-terminal end of wild-type hNaa60 is an α-helix, and what roles the hydrophobic residues 4–6 play in structure and function of wild-type hNaa60. DISCUSS +70 77 α-helix structure_element Hence it is not clear if the N-terminal end of wild-type hNaa60 is an α-helix, and what roles the hydrophobic residues 4–6 play in structure and function of wild-type hNaa60. DISCUSS +119 122 4–6 residue_range Hence it is not clear if the N-terminal end of wild-type hNaa60 is an α-helix, and what roles the hydrophobic residues 4–6 play in structure and function of wild-type hNaa60. DISCUSS +157 166 wild-type protein_state Hence it is not clear if the N-terminal end of wild-type hNaa60 is an α-helix, and what roles the hydrophobic residues 4–6 play in structure and function of wild-type hNaa60. DISCUSS +167 173 hNaa60 protein Hence it is not clear if the N-terminal end of wild-type hNaa60 is an α-helix, and what roles the hydrophobic residues 4–6 play in structure and function of wild-type hNaa60. DISCUSS +33 41 mutation experimental_method In addition to the three-residue mutation (VVP to EER), we also tried many other hNaa60 constructs, but only the full-length protein and the truncated variant 1-199 behaved well. DISCUSS +43 46 VVP structure_element In addition to the three-residue mutation (VVP to EER), we also tried many other hNaa60 constructs, but only the full-length protein and the truncated variant 1-199 behaved well. DISCUSS +50 53 EER structure_element In addition to the three-residue mutation (VVP to EER), we also tried many other hNaa60 constructs, but only the full-length protein and the truncated variant 1-199 behaved well. DISCUSS +81 87 hNaa60 protein In addition to the three-residue mutation (VVP to EER), we also tried many other hNaa60 constructs, but only the full-length protein and the truncated variant 1-199 behaved well. DISCUSS +113 124 full-length protein_state In addition to the three-residue mutation (VVP to EER), we also tried many other hNaa60 constructs, but only the full-length protein and the truncated variant 1-199 behaved well. DISCUSS +141 150 truncated protein_state In addition to the three-residue mutation (VVP to EER), we also tried many other hNaa60 constructs, but only the full-length protein and the truncated variant 1-199 behaved well. DISCUSS +159 164 1-199 residue_range In addition to the three-residue mutation (VVP to EER), we also tried many other hNaa60 constructs, but only the full-length protein and the truncated variant 1-199 behaved well. DISCUSS +43 49 hNaa60 protein The finding that the catalytic activity of hNaa60(1-242) is much lower than that of hNaa60(1-199) is intriguing. DISCUSS +50 55 1-242 residue_range The finding that the catalytic activity of hNaa60(1-242) is much lower than that of hNaa60(1-199) is intriguing. DISCUSS +84 97 hNaa60(1-199) mutant The finding that the catalytic activity of hNaa60(1-242) is much lower than that of hNaa60(1-199) is intriguing. DISCUSS +38 49 full-length protein_state We speculate that low activity of the full-length hNaa60 might be related to lack of Golgi localization of the enzyme in our in vitro studies or there remains some undiscovered auto-inhibitory regulation in the full-length protein. DISCUSS +50 56 hNaa60 protein We speculate that low activity of the full-length hNaa60 might be related to lack of Golgi localization of the enzyme in our in vitro studies or there remains some undiscovered auto-inhibitory regulation in the full-length protein. DISCUSS +211 222 full-length protein_state We speculate that low activity of the full-length hNaa60 might be related to lack of Golgi localization of the enzyme in our in vitro studies or there remains some undiscovered auto-inhibitory regulation in the full-length protein. DISCUSS +4 10 hNaa60 protein The hNaa60 protein was proven to be localized on Golgi apparatus. DISCUSS +41 62 transmembrane domains structure_element Aksnes and colleagues predicted putative transmembrane domains and two putative sites of S-palmitoylation, by bioinformatics means, to account for Golgi localization of the protein. DISCUSS +89 105 S-palmitoylation ptm Aksnes and colleagues predicted putative transmembrane domains and two putative sites of S-palmitoylation, by bioinformatics means, to account for Golgi localization of the protein. DISCUSS +10 17 mutated experimental_method They then mutated all five cysteine residues of hNaa60’s to serine, including the two putative S-palmitoylation sites. DISCUSS +27 35 cysteine residue_name They then mutated all five cysteine residues of hNaa60’s to serine, including the two putative S-palmitoylation sites. DISCUSS +48 54 hNaa60 protein They then mutated all five cysteine residues of hNaa60’s to serine, including the two putative S-palmitoylation sites. DISCUSS +60 66 serine residue_name They then mutated all five cysteine residues of hNaa60’s to serine, including the two putative S-palmitoylation sites. DISCUSS +95 117 S-palmitoylation sites site They then mutated all five cysteine residues of hNaa60’s to serine, including the two putative S-palmitoylation sites. DISCUSS +15 24 mutations experimental_method However, these mutations did not abolish Naa60 membrane localization, indicating that S-palmitoylation is unlikely to (solely) account for targeting hNaa60 on Golgi. DISCUSS +41 46 Naa60 protein However, these mutations did not abolish Naa60 membrane localization, indicating that S-palmitoylation is unlikely to (solely) account for targeting hNaa60 on Golgi. DISCUSS +86 102 S-palmitoylation ptm However, these mutations did not abolish Naa60 membrane localization, indicating that S-palmitoylation is unlikely to (solely) account for targeting hNaa60 on Golgi. DISCUSS +149 155 hNaa60 protein However, these mutations did not abolish Naa60 membrane localization, indicating that S-palmitoylation is unlikely to (solely) account for targeting hNaa60 on Golgi. DISCUSS +13 19 adding experimental_method Furthermore, adding residues 217–242 of hNaa60 (containing residues 217–236, one of the putative transmembrane domains) to the C terminus of eGFP were not sufficient to localize the protein on Golgi apparatus, while eGFP-hNaa60182-242 was sufficient to, suggesting that residues 182–216 are important for Golgi localization of hNaa60. DISCUSS +29 36 217–242 residue_range Furthermore, adding residues 217–242 of hNaa60 (containing residues 217–236, one of the putative transmembrane domains) to the C terminus of eGFP were not sufficient to localize the protein on Golgi apparatus, while eGFP-hNaa60182-242 was sufficient to, suggesting that residues 182–216 are important for Golgi localization of hNaa60. DISCUSS +40 46 hNaa60 protein Furthermore, adding residues 217–242 of hNaa60 (containing residues 217–236, one of the putative transmembrane domains) to the C terminus of eGFP were not sufficient to localize the protein on Golgi apparatus, while eGFP-hNaa60182-242 was sufficient to, suggesting that residues 182–216 are important for Golgi localization of hNaa60. DISCUSS +68 75 217–236 residue_range Furthermore, adding residues 217–242 of hNaa60 (containing residues 217–236, one of the putative transmembrane domains) to the C terminus of eGFP were not sufficient to localize the protein on Golgi apparatus, while eGFP-hNaa60182-242 was sufficient to, suggesting that residues 182–216 are important for Golgi localization of hNaa60. DISCUSS +97 118 transmembrane domains structure_element Furthermore, adding residues 217–242 of hNaa60 (containing residues 217–236, one of the putative transmembrane domains) to the C terminus of eGFP were not sufficient to localize the protein on Golgi apparatus, while eGFP-hNaa60182-242 was sufficient to, suggesting that residues 182–216 are important for Golgi localization of hNaa60. DISCUSS +141 145 eGFP experimental_method Furthermore, adding residues 217–242 of hNaa60 (containing residues 217–236, one of the putative transmembrane domains) to the C terminus of eGFP were not sufficient to localize the protein on Golgi apparatus, while eGFP-hNaa60182-242 was sufficient to, suggesting that residues 182–216 are important for Golgi localization of hNaa60. DISCUSS +216 220 eGFP experimental_method Furthermore, adding residues 217–242 of hNaa60 (containing residues 217–236, one of the putative transmembrane domains) to the C terminus of eGFP were not sufficient to localize the protein on Golgi apparatus, while eGFP-hNaa60182-242 was sufficient to, suggesting that residues 182–216 are important for Golgi localization of hNaa60. DISCUSS +221 234 hNaa60182-242 mutant Furthermore, adding residues 217–242 of hNaa60 (containing residues 217–236, one of the putative transmembrane domains) to the C terminus of eGFP were not sufficient to localize the protein on Golgi apparatus, while eGFP-hNaa60182-242 was sufficient to, suggesting that residues 182–216 are important for Golgi localization of hNaa60. DISCUSS +279 286 182–216 residue_range Furthermore, adding residues 217–242 of hNaa60 (containing residues 217–236, one of the putative transmembrane domains) to the C terminus of eGFP were not sufficient to localize the protein on Golgi apparatus, while eGFP-hNaa60182-242 was sufficient to, suggesting that residues 182–216 are important for Golgi localization of hNaa60. DISCUSS +327 333 hNaa60 protein Furthermore, adding residues 217–242 of hNaa60 (containing residues 217–236, one of the putative transmembrane domains) to the C terminus of eGFP were not sufficient to localize the protein on Golgi apparatus, while eGFP-hNaa60182-242 was sufficient to, suggesting that residues 182–216 are important for Golgi localization of hNaa60. DISCUSS +23 30 190–202 residue_range We found that residues 190–202 formed an amphipathic helix with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side. DISCUSS +41 58 amphipathic helix structure_element We found that residues 190–202 formed an amphipathic helix with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side. DISCUSS +76 95 amphipathic helices structure_element This observation is reminiscent of the protein/membrane interaction through amphipathic helices in the cases of KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. DISCUSS +112 120 KalSec14 protein This observation is reminiscent of the protein/membrane interaction through amphipathic helices in the cases of KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. DISCUSS +122 126 Atg3 protein This observation is reminiscent of the protein/membrane interaction through amphipathic helices in the cases of KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. DISCUSS +128 134 PB1-F2 protein This observation is reminiscent of the protein/membrane interaction through amphipathic helices in the cases of KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. DISCUSS +17 34 amphipathic helix structure_element In this model an amphipathic helix can immerse its hydrophobic side into the lipid bilayer through hydrophobic interactions. DISCUSS +99 123 hydrophobic interactions bond_interaction In this model an amphipathic helix can immerse its hydrophobic side into the lipid bilayer through hydrophobic interactions. DISCUSS +30 47 amphipathic helix structure_element Therefore we propose that the amphipathic helix α5 may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60. DISCUSS +48 50 α5 structure_element Therefore we propose that the amphipathic helix α5 may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60. DISCUSS +91 97 hNaa60 protein Therefore we propose that the amphipathic helix α5 may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60. DISCUSS +43 46 NAT protein_type Previous studies indicated that members of NAT family are bi-functional NAT and KAT enzymes. DISCUSS +72 75 NAT protein_type Previous studies indicated that members of NAT family are bi-functional NAT and KAT enzymes. DISCUSS +80 83 KAT protein_type Previous studies indicated that members of NAT family are bi-functional NAT and KAT enzymes. DISCUSS +15 25 structures evidence However, known structures of NATs do not well support this hypothesis, since the β6-β7 hairpin/loop of most of NATs is involved in the formation of a tunnel-like substrate-binding site with the α1-α2 loop, which would be good for the NAT but not KAT activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS +29 33 NATs protein_type However, known structures of NATs do not well support this hypothesis, since the β6-β7 hairpin/loop of most of NATs is involved in the formation of a tunnel-like substrate-binding site with the α1-α2 loop, which would be good for the NAT but not KAT activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS +81 94 β6-β7 hairpin structure_element However, known structures of NATs do not well support this hypothesis, since the β6-β7 hairpin/loop of most of NATs is involved in the formation of a tunnel-like substrate-binding site with the α1-α2 loop, which would be good for the NAT but not KAT activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS +95 99 loop structure_element However, known structures of NATs do not well support this hypothesis, since the β6-β7 hairpin/loop of most of NATs is involved in the formation of a tunnel-like substrate-binding site with the α1-α2 loop, which would be good for the NAT but not KAT activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS +111 115 NATs protein_type However, known structures of NATs do not well support this hypothesis, since the β6-β7 hairpin/loop of most of NATs is involved in the formation of a tunnel-like substrate-binding site with the α1-α2 loop, which would be good for the NAT but not KAT activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS +150 184 tunnel-like substrate-binding site site However, known structures of NATs do not well support this hypothesis, since the β6-β7 hairpin/loop of most of NATs is involved in the formation of a tunnel-like substrate-binding site with the α1-α2 loop, which would be good for the NAT but not KAT activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS +194 204 α1-α2 loop structure_element However, known structures of NATs do not well support this hypothesis, since the β6-β7 hairpin/loop of most of NATs is involved in the formation of a tunnel-like substrate-binding site with the α1-α2 loop, which would be good for the NAT but not KAT activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS +234 237 NAT protein_type However, known structures of NATs do not well support this hypothesis, since the β6-β7 hairpin/loop of most of NATs is involved in the formation of a tunnel-like substrate-binding site with the α1-α2 loop, which would be good for the NAT but not KAT activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS +246 249 KAT protein_type However, known structures of NATs do not well support this hypothesis, since the β6-β7 hairpin/loop of most of NATs is involved in the formation of a tunnel-like substrate-binding site with the α1-α2 loop, which would be good for the NAT but not KAT activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS +0 15 Kinetic studies experimental_method Kinetic studies have been conducted to compare the NAT and KAT activity of hNaa50 in vitro, and indicate that the NAT activity of Naa50 is much higher than KAT activity. DISCUSS +51 54 NAT protein_type Kinetic studies have been conducted to compare the NAT and KAT activity of hNaa50 in vitro, and indicate that the NAT activity of Naa50 is much higher than KAT activity. DISCUSS +59 62 KAT protein_type Kinetic studies have been conducted to compare the NAT and KAT activity of hNaa50 in vitro, and indicate that the NAT activity of Naa50 is much higher than KAT activity. DISCUSS +75 81 hNaa50 protein Kinetic studies have been conducted to compare the NAT and KAT activity of hNaa50 in vitro, and indicate that the NAT activity of Naa50 is much higher than KAT activity. DISCUSS +114 117 NAT protein_type Kinetic studies have been conducted to compare the NAT and KAT activity of hNaa50 in vitro, and indicate that the NAT activity of Naa50 is much higher than KAT activity. DISCUSS +130 135 Naa50 protein Kinetic studies have been conducted to compare the NAT and KAT activity of hNaa50 in vitro, and indicate that the NAT activity of Naa50 is much higher than KAT activity. DISCUSS +156 159 KAT protein_type Kinetic studies have been conducted to compare the NAT and KAT activity of hNaa50 in vitro, and indicate that the NAT activity of Naa50 is much higher than KAT activity. DISCUSS +56 59 KAT protein_type However, the substrate used in this study for assessing KAT activity was a small peptide which could not really mimic the 3D structure of a folded protein substrate in vivo. DISCUSS +81 88 peptide chemical However, the substrate used in this study for assessing KAT activity was a small peptide which could not really mimic the 3D structure of a folded protein substrate in vivo. DISCUSS +122 134 3D structure evidence However, the substrate used in this study for assessing KAT activity was a small peptide which could not really mimic the 3D structure of a folded protein substrate in vivo. DISCUSS +140 146 folded protein_state However, the substrate used in this study for assessing KAT activity was a small peptide which could not really mimic the 3D structure of a folded protein substrate in vivo. DISCUSS +4 21 mass spectrometry experimental_method Our mass spectrometry data indicated that there were robust acetylation of histone H3-H4 tetramer lysines and both N-terminal acetylation and lysine acetylation of the peptide used in the activity assay, thus confirmed the KAT activity of this enzyme in vitro. DISCUSS +22 26 data evidence Our mass spectrometry data indicated that there were robust acetylation of histone H3-H4 tetramer lysines and both N-terminal acetylation and lysine acetylation of the peptide used in the activity assay, thus confirmed the KAT activity of this enzyme in vitro. DISCUSS +60 71 acetylation ptm Our mass spectrometry data indicated that there were robust acetylation of histone H3-H4 tetramer lysines and both N-terminal acetylation and lysine acetylation of the peptide used in the activity assay, thus confirmed the KAT activity of this enzyme in vitro. DISCUSS +75 82 histone protein_type Our mass spectrometry data indicated that there were robust acetylation of histone H3-H4 tetramer lysines and both N-terminal acetylation and lysine acetylation of the peptide used in the activity assay, thus confirmed the KAT activity of this enzyme in vitro. DISCUSS +83 88 H3-H4 complex_assembly Our mass spectrometry data indicated that there were robust acetylation of histone H3-H4 tetramer lysines and both N-terminal acetylation and lysine acetylation of the peptide used in the activity assay, thus confirmed the KAT activity of this enzyme in vitro. DISCUSS +89 97 tetramer oligomeric_state Our mass spectrometry data indicated that there were robust acetylation of histone H3-H4 tetramer lysines and both N-terminal acetylation and lysine acetylation of the peptide used in the activity assay, thus confirmed the KAT activity of this enzyme in vitro. DISCUSS +98 105 lysines residue_name Our mass spectrometry data indicated that there were robust acetylation of histone H3-H4 tetramer lysines and both N-terminal acetylation and lysine acetylation of the peptide used in the activity assay, thus confirmed the KAT activity of this enzyme in vitro. DISCUSS +115 137 N-terminal acetylation ptm Our mass spectrometry data indicated that there were robust acetylation of histone H3-H4 tetramer lysines and both N-terminal acetylation and lysine acetylation of the peptide used in the activity assay, thus confirmed the KAT activity of this enzyme in vitro. DISCUSS +142 160 lysine acetylation ptm Our mass spectrometry data indicated that there were robust acetylation of histone H3-H4 tetramer lysines and both N-terminal acetylation and lysine acetylation of the peptide used in the activity assay, thus confirmed the KAT activity of this enzyme in vitro. DISCUSS +168 175 peptide chemical Our mass spectrometry data indicated that there were robust acetylation of histone H3-H4 tetramer lysines and both N-terminal acetylation and lysine acetylation of the peptide used in the activity assay, thus confirmed the KAT activity of this enzyme in vitro. DISCUSS +188 202 activity assay experimental_method Our mass spectrometry data indicated that there were robust acetylation of histone H3-H4 tetramer lysines and both N-terminal acetylation and lysine acetylation of the peptide used in the activity assay, thus confirmed the KAT activity of this enzyme in vitro. DISCUSS +223 226 KAT protein_type Our mass spectrometry data indicated that there were robust acetylation of histone H3-H4 tetramer lysines and both N-terminal acetylation and lysine acetylation of the peptide used in the activity assay, thus confirmed the KAT activity of this enzyme in vitro. DISCUSS +29 42 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element Conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin (corresponding to the β6-β7 loop of other NATs) is noted in our structures (Figs 1D and 2C), which might provide an explanation to the NAT/KAT dual-activity in a structural biological view, but we were unable to rule out the possibility that the observed conformational change of this hairpin might be an artifact related to crystal packing or truncation of the C-terminal end of the protein. DISCUSS +65 75 β6-β7 loop structure_element Conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin (corresponding to the β6-β7 loop of other NATs) is noted in our structures (Figs 1D and 2C), which might provide an explanation to the NAT/KAT dual-activity in a structural biological view, but we were unable to rule out the possibility that the observed conformational change of this hairpin might be an artifact related to crystal packing or truncation of the C-terminal end of the protein. DISCUSS +85 89 NATs protein_type Conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin (corresponding to the β6-β7 loop of other NATs) is noted in our structures (Figs 1D and 2C), which might provide an explanation to the NAT/KAT dual-activity in a structural biological view, but we were unable to rule out the possibility that the observed conformational change of this hairpin might be an artifact related to crystal packing or truncation of the C-terminal end of the protein. DISCUSS +107 117 structures evidence Conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin (corresponding to the β6-β7 loop of other NATs) is noted in our structures (Figs 1D and 2C), which might provide an explanation to the NAT/KAT dual-activity in a structural biological view, but we were unable to rule out the possibility that the observed conformational change of this hairpin might be an artifact related to crystal packing or truncation of the C-terminal end of the protein. DISCUSS +178 181 NAT protein_type Conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin (corresponding to the β6-β7 loop of other NATs) is noted in our structures (Figs 1D and 2C), which might provide an explanation to the NAT/KAT dual-activity in a structural biological view, but we were unable to rule out the possibility that the observed conformational change of this hairpin might be an artifact related to crystal packing or truncation of the C-terminal end of the protein. DISCUSS +182 185 KAT protein_type Conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin (corresponding to the β6-β7 loop of other NATs) is noted in our structures (Figs 1D and 2C), which might provide an explanation to the NAT/KAT dual-activity in a structural biological view, but we were unable to rule out the possibility that the observed conformational change of this hairpin might be an artifact related to crystal packing or truncation of the C-terminal end of the protein. DISCUSS +328 335 hairpin structure_element Conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin (corresponding to the β6-β7 loop of other NATs) is noted in our structures (Figs 1D and 2C), which might provide an explanation to the NAT/KAT dual-activity in a structural biological view, but we were unable to rule out the possibility that the observed conformational change of this hairpin might be an artifact related to crystal packing or truncation of the C-terminal end of the protein. DISCUSS +368 383 crystal packing evidence Conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin (corresponding to the β6-β7 loop of other NATs) is noted in our structures (Figs 1D and 2C), which might provide an explanation to the NAT/KAT dual-activity in a structural biological view, but we were unable to rule out the possibility that the observed conformational change of this hairpin might be an artifact related to crystal packing or truncation of the C-terminal end of the protein. DISCUSS +69 72 KAT protein_type Further studies are therefore needed to reveal the mechanism for the KAT activity of this enzyme. DISCUSS +48 78 GCN5 histone acetyltransferase protein_type In early years, researchers found adjustment of GCN5 histone acetyltransferase structure when it binds CoA molecule. DISCUSS +79 88 structure evidence In early years, researchers found adjustment of GCN5 histone acetyltransferase structure when it binds CoA molecule. DISCUSS +103 106 CoA chemical In early years, researchers found adjustment of GCN5 histone acetyltransferase structure when it binds CoA molecule. DISCUSS +4 13 complexed protein_state The complexed form of NatA is more suitable for catalytic activation, since the α1-α2 loop undergoes a conformation change to participate in the formation of substrate-binding site when the auxiliary subunit Naa15 interacts with Naa10 (the catalytic subunit of NatA). DISCUSS +22 26 NatA complex_assembly The complexed form of NatA is more suitable for catalytic activation, since the α1-α2 loop undergoes a conformation change to participate in the formation of substrate-binding site when the auxiliary subunit Naa15 interacts with Naa10 (the catalytic subunit of NatA). DISCUSS +80 90 α1-α2 loop structure_element The complexed form of NatA is more suitable for catalytic activation, since the α1-α2 loop undergoes a conformation change to participate in the formation of substrate-binding site when the auxiliary subunit Naa15 interacts with Naa10 (the catalytic subunit of NatA). DISCUSS +158 180 substrate-binding site site The complexed form of NatA is more suitable for catalytic activation, since the α1-α2 loop undergoes a conformation change to participate in the formation of substrate-binding site when the auxiliary subunit Naa15 interacts with Naa10 (the catalytic subunit of NatA). DISCUSS +208 213 Naa15 protein The complexed form of NatA is more suitable for catalytic activation, since the α1-α2 loop undergoes a conformation change to participate in the formation of substrate-binding site when the auxiliary subunit Naa15 interacts with Naa10 (the catalytic subunit of NatA). DISCUSS +229 234 Naa10 protein The complexed form of NatA is more suitable for catalytic activation, since the α1-α2 loop undergoes a conformation change to participate in the formation of substrate-binding site when the auxiliary subunit Naa15 interacts with Naa10 (the catalytic subunit of NatA). DISCUSS +240 249 catalytic protein_state The complexed form of NatA is more suitable for catalytic activation, since the α1-α2 loop undergoes a conformation change to participate in the formation of substrate-binding site when the auxiliary subunit Naa15 interacts with Naa10 (the catalytic subunit of NatA). DISCUSS +250 257 subunit structure_element The complexed form of NatA is more suitable for catalytic activation, since the α1-α2 loop undergoes a conformation change to participate in the formation of substrate-binding site when the auxiliary subunit Naa15 interacts with Naa10 (the catalytic subunit of NatA). DISCUSS +261 265 NatA complex_assembly The complexed form of NatA is more suitable for catalytic activation, since the α1-α2 loop undergoes a conformation change to participate in the formation of substrate-binding site when the auxiliary subunit Naa15 interacts with Naa10 (the catalytic subunit of NatA). DISCUSS +7 16 structure evidence In the structure of hNaa50/CoA/peptide, Phe 27 in the α1-α2 loop appears to make hydrophobic interaction with the N-terminal Met of substrate peptide. DISCUSS +20 38 hNaa50/CoA/peptide complex_assembly In the structure of hNaa50/CoA/peptide, Phe 27 in the α1-α2 loop appears to make hydrophobic interaction with the N-terminal Met of substrate peptide. DISCUSS +40 46 Phe 27 residue_name_number In the structure of hNaa50/CoA/peptide, Phe 27 in the α1-α2 loop appears to make hydrophobic interaction with the N-terminal Met of substrate peptide. DISCUSS +54 64 α1-α2 loop structure_element In the structure of hNaa50/CoA/peptide, Phe 27 in the α1-α2 loop appears to make hydrophobic interaction with the N-terminal Met of substrate peptide. DISCUSS +81 104 hydrophobic interaction bond_interaction In the structure of hNaa50/CoA/peptide, Phe 27 in the α1-α2 loop appears to make hydrophobic interaction with the N-terminal Met of substrate peptide. DISCUSS +125 128 Met residue_name In the structure of hNaa50/CoA/peptide, Phe 27 in the α1-α2 loop appears to make hydrophobic interaction with the N-terminal Met of substrate peptide. DISCUSS +142 149 peptide chemical In the structure of hNaa50/CoA/peptide, Phe 27 in the α1-α2 loop appears to make hydrophobic interaction with the N-terminal Met of substrate peptide. DISCUSS +13 33 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly However, the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure indicated that its counterpart in hNaa60, Phe 34, could also accommodate the binding of a hydrophilic malonate that occupied the substrate binding site although it maintained the same conformation as that observed in hNaa50. DISCUSS +34 51 crystal structure evidence However, the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure indicated that its counterpart in hNaa60, Phe 34, could also accommodate the binding of a hydrophilic malonate that occupied the substrate binding site although it maintained the same conformation as that observed in hNaa50. DISCUSS +86 92 hNaa60 protein However, the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure indicated that its counterpart in hNaa60, Phe 34, could also accommodate the binding of a hydrophilic malonate that occupied the substrate binding site although it maintained the same conformation as that observed in hNaa50. DISCUSS +94 100 Phe 34 residue_name_number However, the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure indicated that its counterpart in hNaa60, Phe 34, could also accommodate the binding of a hydrophilic malonate that occupied the substrate binding site although it maintained the same conformation as that observed in hNaa50. DISCUSS +154 162 malonate chemical However, the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure indicated that its counterpart in hNaa60, Phe 34, could also accommodate the binding of a hydrophilic malonate that occupied the substrate binding site although it maintained the same conformation as that observed in hNaa50. DISCUSS +181 203 substrate binding site site However, the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure indicated that its counterpart in hNaa60, Phe 34, could also accommodate the binding of a hydrophilic malonate that occupied the substrate binding site although it maintained the same conformation as that observed in hNaa50. DISCUSS +269 275 hNaa50 protein However, the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure indicated that its counterpart in hNaa60, Phe 34, could also accommodate the binding of a hydrophilic malonate that occupied the substrate binding site although it maintained the same conformation as that observed in hNaa50. DISCUSS +28 33 thiol chemical Interestingly, the terminal thiol of CoA adopted alternative conformations in the structure of hNaa60(1-199)/CoA. One was to approach the substrate amine; the other was to approach the α1-α2 loop and away from the substrate amine. DISCUSS +37 40 CoA chemical Interestingly, the terminal thiol of CoA adopted alternative conformations in the structure of hNaa60(1-199)/CoA. One was to approach the substrate amine; the other was to approach the α1-α2 loop and away from the substrate amine. DISCUSS +82 91 structure evidence Interestingly, the terminal thiol of CoA adopted alternative conformations in the structure of hNaa60(1-199)/CoA. One was to approach the substrate amine; the other was to approach the α1-α2 loop and away from the substrate amine. DISCUSS +95 112 hNaa60(1-199)/CoA complex_assembly Interestingly, the terminal thiol of CoA adopted alternative conformations in the structure of hNaa60(1-199)/CoA. One was to approach the substrate amine; the other was to approach the α1-α2 loop and away from the substrate amine. DISCUSS +185 195 α1-α2 loop structure_element Interestingly, the terminal thiol of CoA adopted alternative conformations in the structure of hNaa60(1-199)/CoA. One was to approach the substrate amine; the other was to approach the α1-α2 loop and away from the substrate amine. DISCUSS +34 37 CoA chemical Same alternative conformations of CoA were observed in the hNaa60(1-199)(F34A) crystal structure, and our kinetic data showed that the F34A mutation abolished the activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS +59 78 hNaa60(1-199)(F34A) mutant Same alternative conformations of CoA were observed in the hNaa60(1-199)(F34A) crystal structure, and our kinetic data showed that the F34A mutation abolished the activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS +79 96 crystal structure evidence Same alternative conformations of CoA were observed in the hNaa60(1-199)(F34A) crystal structure, and our kinetic data showed that the F34A mutation abolished the activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS +106 118 kinetic data evidence Same alternative conformations of CoA were observed in the hNaa60(1-199)(F34A) crystal structure, and our kinetic data showed that the F34A mutation abolished the activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS +135 139 F34A mutant Same alternative conformations of CoA were observed in the hNaa60(1-199)(F34A) crystal structure, and our kinetic data showed that the F34A mutation abolished the activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS +140 148 mutation experimental_method Same alternative conformations of CoA were observed in the hNaa60(1-199)(F34A) crystal structure, and our kinetic data showed that the F34A mutation abolished the activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS +40 46 Phe 34 residue_name_number Taken together, our data indicated that Phe 34 in hNaa60 may play a role in placing co-enzyme at the right location to facilitate the acetyl-transfer. DISCUSS +50 56 hNaa60 protein Taken together, our data indicated that Phe 34 in hNaa60 may play a role in placing co-enzyme at the right location to facilitate the acetyl-transfer. DISCUSS +134 140 acetyl chemical Taken together, our data indicated that Phe 34 in hNaa60 may play a role in placing co-enzyme at the right location to facilitate the acetyl-transfer. DISCUSS +59 65 Phe 34 residue_name_number However, these data did not rule out that possibility that Phe 34 may coordinate the binding of the N-terminal Met through hydrophobic interaction as was proposed by previous studies. DISCUSS +111 114 Met residue_name However, these data did not rule out that possibility that Phe 34 may coordinate the binding of the N-terminal Met through hydrophobic interaction as was proposed by previous studies. DISCUSS +123 146 hydrophobic interaction bond_interaction However, these data did not rule out that possibility that Phe 34 may coordinate the binding of the N-terminal Met through hydrophobic interaction as was proposed by previous studies. DISCUSS +28 34 hNaa60 protein Furthermore, we showed that hNaa60 adopts the classical two base mechanism to catalyze acetyl-transfer. DISCUSS +87 93 acetyl chemical Furthermore, we showed that hNaa60 adopts the classical two base mechanism to catalyze acetyl-transfer. DISCUSS +35 41 hNaa60 protein Although sequence identity between hNaa60 and hNaa50 is low, key residues in the active site of both enzymes are highly conserved. DISCUSS +46 52 hNaa50 protein Although sequence identity between hNaa60 and hNaa50 is low, key residues in the active site of both enzymes are highly conserved. DISCUSS +81 92 active site site Although sequence identity between hNaa60 and hNaa50 is low, key residues in the active site of both enzymes are highly conserved. DISCUSS +113 129 highly conserved protein_state Although sequence identity between hNaa60 and hNaa50 is low, key residues in the active site of both enzymes are highly conserved. DISCUSS +82 88 hNaa60 protein This can reasonably explain the high overlapping substrates specificities between hNaa60 and hNaa50. DISCUSS +93 99 hNaa50 protein This can reasonably explain the high overlapping substrates specificities between hNaa60 and hNaa50. DISCUSS +30 36 hNaa60 protein Another structural feature of hNaa60 that distinguishes it from other NATs is the β3-β4 long loop which appears to inhibit the catalytic activity of hNaa60. DISCUSS +70 74 NATs protein_type Another structural feature of hNaa60 that distinguishes it from other NATs is the β3-β4 long loop which appears to inhibit the catalytic activity of hNaa60. DISCUSS +82 97 β3-β4 long loop structure_element Another structural feature of hNaa60 that distinguishes it from other NATs is the β3-β4 long loop which appears to inhibit the catalytic activity of hNaa60. DISCUSS +149 155 hNaa60 protein Another structural feature of hNaa60 that distinguishes it from other NATs is the β3-β4 long loop which appears to inhibit the catalytic activity of hNaa60. DISCUSS +14 18 loop structure_element However, this loop also seems to stabilize the whole hNaa60 structure, because deletion mutations of this region led to protein precipitation and aggregation (Figure S7). DISCUSS +53 59 hNaa60 protein However, this loop also seems to stabilize the whole hNaa60 structure, because deletion mutations of this region led to protein precipitation and aggregation (Figure S7). DISCUSS +60 69 structure evidence However, this loop also seems to stabilize the whole hNaa60 structure, because deletion mutations of this region led to protein precipitation and aggregation (Figure S7). DISCUSS +79 97 deletion mutations experimental_method However, this loop also seems to stabilize the whole hNaa60 structure, because deletion mutations of this region led to protein precipitation and aggregation (Figure S7). DISCUSS +36 52 auto-acetylation ptm A previous study suggested that the auto-acetylation of Lys 79 was important for hNaa60-activity, whereas the point mutation K79R did not decrease the activity of hNaa60 in our study. DISCUSS +56 62 Lys 79 residue_name_number A previous study suggested that the auto-acetylation of Lys 79 was important for hNaa60-activity, whereas the point mutation K79R did not decrease the activity of hNaa60 in our study. DISCUSS +81 87 hNaa60 protein A previous study suggested that the auto-acetylation of Lys 79 was important for hNaa60-activity, whereas the point mutation K79R did not decrease the activity of hNaa60 in our study. DISCUSS +110 124 point mutation experimental_method A previous study suggested that the auto-acetylation of Lys 79 was important for hNaa60-activity, whereas the point mutation K79R did not decrease the activity of hNaa60 in our study. DISCUSS +125 129 K79R mutant A previous study suggested that the auto-acetylation of Lys 79 was important for hNaa60-activity, whereas the point mutation K79R did not decrease the activity of hNaa60 in our study. DISCUSS +163 169 hNaa60 protein A previous study suggested that the auto-acetylation of Lys 79 was important for hNaa60-activity, whereas the point mutation K79R did not decrease the activity of hNaa60 in our study. DISCUSS +14 30 electron density evidence Meanwhile, no electron density of acetyl group was found on Lys 79 in our structures and mass spectrometry analysis. DISCUSS +34 40 acetyl chemical Meanwhile, no electron density of acetyl group was found on Lys 79 in our structures and mass spectrometry analysis. DISCUSS +60 66 Lys 79 residue_name_number Meanwhile, no electron density of acetyl group was found on Lys 79 in our structures and mass spectrometry analysis. DISCUSS +74 84 structures evidence Meanwhile, no electron density of acetyl group was found on Lys 79 in our structures and mass spectrometry analysis. DISCUSS +89 106 mass spectrometry experimental_method Meanwhile, no electron density of acetyl group was found on Lys 79 in our structures and mass spectrometry analysis. DISCUSS +27 43 auto-acetylation ptm Hence, it appears that the auto-acetylation of hNaa60 is not an essential modification for its activity for the protein we used here. DISCUSS +47 53 hNaa60 protein Hence, it appears that the auto-acetylation of hNaa60 is not an essential modification for its activity for the protein we used here. DISCUSS +22 26 K79R mutant As for the reason why K79R in Yang’s previous studies reduced the activity of the enzyme, but in our studies it didn’t, we suspect that the stability of this mutant may play some role. DISCUSS +158 164 mutant protein_state As for the reason why K79R in Yang’s previous studies reduced the activity of the enzyme, but in our studies it didn’t, we suspect that the stability of this mutant may play some role. DISCUSS +0 4 K79R mutant K79R is less stable than the wild-type enzyme as was judged by its poorer gel-filtration behavior and tendency to precipitate. DISCUSS +13 19 stable protein_state K79R is less stable than the wild-type enzyme as was judged by its poorer gel-filtration behavior and tendency to precipitate. DISCUSS +29 38 wild-type protein_state K79R is less stable than the wild-type enzyme as was judged by its poorer gel-filtration behavior and tendency to precipitate. DISCUSS +74 88 gel-filtration experimental_method K79R is less stable than the wild-type enzyme as was judged by its poorer gel-filtration behavior and tendency to precipitate. DISCUSS +151 165 kinetic assays experimental_method In our studies we have paid special attention and carefully handled this protein to ensure that we did get enough of the protein in good condition for kinetic assays. DISCUSS +107 113 hNaa60 protein The intracellular environment is more complicated than our in vitro assay and the substrate specificity of hNaa60 most focuses on transmembrane proteins. DISCUSS +24 30 hNaa60 protein The interaction between hNaa60 and its substrates may involve the protein-membrane interaction which would further increase the complexity. DISCUSS +23 32 structure evidence It is not clear if the structure of hNaa60 is different in vivo or if other potential partner proteins may help to regulate its activity. DISCUSS +36 42 hNaa60 protein It is not clear if the structure of hNaa60 is different in vivo or if other potential partner proteins may help to regulate its activity. DISCUSS +129 132 NAT protein_type Nevertheless, our study may be an inspiration for further studies on the functions and regulation of this youngest member of the NAT family. DISCUSS +8 17 structure evidence Overall structure of Naa60. FIG +21 26 Naa60 protein Overall structure of Naa60. FIG +4 22 Sequence alignment experimental_method (A) Sequence alignment of Naa60 (NatF, HAT4) from different species including Homo sapiens (Homo), Bos mutus (Bos), Salmo salar (Salmo) and Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis (Xenopus). FIG +26 31 Naa60 protein (A) Sequence alignment of Naa60 (NatF, HAT4) from different species including Homo sapiens (Homo), Bos mutus (Bos), Salmo salar (Salmo) and Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis (Xenopus). FIG +33 37 NatF complex_assembly (A) Sequence alignment of Naa60 (NatF, HAT4) from different species including Homo sapiens (Homo), Bos mutus (Bos), Salmo salar (Salmo) and Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis (Xenopus). FIG +39 43 HAT4 protein (A) Sequence alignment of Naa60 (NatF, HAT4) from different species including Homo sapiens (Homo), Bos mutus (Bos), Salmo salar (Salmo) and Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis (Xenopus). FIG +78 90 Homo sapiens species (A) Sequence alignment of Naa60 (NatF, HAT4) from different species including Homo sapiens (Homo), Bos mutus (Bos), Salmo salar (Salmo) and Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis (Xenopus). FIG +92 96 Homo species (A) Sequence alignment of Naa60 (NatF, HAT4) from different species including Homo sapiens (Homo), Bos mutus (Bos), Salmo salar (Salmo) and Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis (Xenopus). FIG +99 108 Bos mutus species (A) Sequence alignment of Naa60 (NatF, HAT4) from different species including Homo sapiens (Homo), Bos mutus (Bos), Salmo salar (Salmo) and Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis (Xenopus). FIG +110 113 Bos species (A) Sequence alignment of Naa60 (NatF, HAT4) from different species including Homo sapiens (Homo), Bos mutus (Bos), Salmo salar (Salmo) and Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis (Xenopus). FIG +116 127 Salmo salar species (A) Sequence alignment of Naa60 (NatF, HAT4) from different species including Homo sapiens (Homo), Bos mutus (Bos), Salmo salar (Salmo) and Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis (Xenopus). FIG +129 134 Salmo species (A) Sequence alignment of Naa60 (NatF, HAT4) from different species including Homo sapiens (Homo), Bos mutus (Bos), Salmo salar (Salmo) and Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis (Xenopus). FIG +140 147 Xenopus species (A) Sequence alignment of Naa60 (NatF, HAT4) from different species including Homo sapiens (Homo), Bos mutus (Bos), Salmo salar (Salmo) and Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis (Xenopus). FIG +149 157 Silurana species (A) Sequence alignment of Naa60 (NatF, HAT4) from different species including Homo sapiens (Homo), Bos mutus (Bos), Salmo salar (Salmo) and Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis (Xenopus). FIG +159 169 tropicalis species (A) Sequence alignment of Naa60 (NatF, HAT4) from different species including Homo sapiens (Homo), Bos mutus (Bos), Salmo salar (Salmo) and Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis (Xenopus). FIG +171 178 Xenopus species (A) Sequence alignment of Naa60 (NatF, HAT4) from different species including Homo sapiens (Homo), Bos mutus (Bos), Salmo salar (Salmo) and Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis (Xenopus). FIG +0 9 Alignment experimental_method Alignment was generated using NPS@ and ESPript.3.0 (http://espript.ibcp.fr/ESPript/ESPript/). FIG +9 12 4–6 residue_range Residues 4–6 are highlighted in red box. FIG +8 17 structure evidence (B) The structure of hNaa60(1-199)/CoA complex is shown as a yellow cartoon model. FIG +21 38 hNaa60(1-199)/CoA complex_assembly (B) The structure of hNaa60(1-199)/CoA complex is shown as a yellow cartoon model. FIG +4 7 CoA chemical The CoA molecule is shown as sticks. (C) The structure of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex is presented as a cartoon model in cyan. FIG +45 54 structure evidence The CoA molecule is shown as sticks. (C) The structure of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex is presented as a cartoon model in cyan. FIG +58 78 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly The CoA molecule is shown as sticks. (C) The structure of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex is presented as a cartoon model in cyan. FIG +4 10 Ac-CoA chemical The Ac-CoA and malonate molecules are shown as cyan and purple sticks, respectively. FIG +15 23 malonate chemical The Ac-CoA and malonate molecules are shown as cyan and purple sticks, respectively. FIG +51 53 α0 structure_element The secondary structures are labeled starting with α0. (D) Superposition of hNaa60(1-242) (cyan), hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa50 (pink, PDB 3TFY). FIG +59 72 Superposition experimental_method The secondary structures are labeled starting with α0. (D) Superposition of hNaa60(1-242) (cyan), hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa50 (pink, PDB 3TFY). FIG +76 82 hNaa60 protein The secondary structures are labeled starting with α0. (D) Superposition of hNaa60(1-242) (cyan), hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa50 (pink, PDB 3TFY). FIG +83 88 1-242 residue_range The secondary structures are labeled starting with α0. (D) Superposition of hNaa60(1-242) (cyan), hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa50 (pink, PDB 3TFY). FIG +98 111 hNaa60(1-199) mutant The secondary structures are labeled starting with α0. (D) Superposition of hNaa60(1-242) (cyan), hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa50 (pink, PDB 3TFY). FIG +125 131 hNaa50 protein The secondary structures are labeled starting with α0. (D) Superposition of hNaa60(1-242) (cyan), hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa50 (pink, PDB 3TFY). FIG +4 10 Ac-CoA chemical The Ac-CoA of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex is represented as cyan sticks. FIG +14 34 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly The Ac-CoA of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex is represented as cyan sticks. FIG +0 14 Amphipathicity protein_state Amphipathicity of the α5 helix and alternative conformations of the β7-β8 hairpin. FIG +22 30 α5 helix structure_element Amphipathicity of the α5 helix and alternative conformations of the β7-β8 hairpin. FIG +68 81 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element Amphipathicity of the α5 helix and alternative conformations of the β7-β8 hairpin. FIG +8 16 α5 helix structure_element (A) The α5 helix of hNaa60(1-242) in one asymmetric unit (slate) interacts with another hNaa60 molecule in a neighboring asymmetric unit (cyan). FIG +20 26 hNaa60 protein (A) The α5 helix of hNaa60(1-242) in one asymmetric unit (slate) interacts with another hNaa60 molecule in a neighboring asymmetric unit (cyan). FIG +27 32 1-242 residue_range (A) The α5 helix of hNaa60(1-242) in one asymmetric unit (slate) interacts with another hNaa60 molecule in a neighboring asymmetric unit (cyan). FIG +88 94 hNaa60 protein (A) The α5 helix of hNaa60(1-242) in one asymmetric unit (slate) interacts with another hNaa60 molecule in a neighboring asymmetric unit (cyan). FIG +39 47 α5 helix structure_element Side-chains of hydrophobic residues on α5 helix and the neighboring molecule participating in the interaction are shown as yellow and green sticks, respectively. (B) The α5 helix of hNaa60(1-199) in one asymmetric unit (yellow) interacts with another hNaa60 molecule in the neighboring asymmetric units (green). FIG +170 178 α5 helix structure_element Side-chains of hydrophobic residues on α5 helix and the neighboring molecule participating in the interaction are shown as yellow and green sticks, respectively. (B) The α5 helix of hNaa60(1-199) in one asymmetric unit (yellow) interacts with another hNaa60 molecule in the neighboring asymmetric units (green). FIG +182 195 hNaa60(1-199) mutant Side-chains of hydrophobic residues on α5 helix and the neighboring molecule participating in the interaction are shown as yellow and green sticks, respectively. (B) The α5 helix of hNaa60(1-199) in one asymmetric unit (yellow) interacts with another hNaa60 molecule in the neighboring asymmetric units (green). FIG +251 257 hNaa60 protein Side-chains of hydrophobic residues on α5 helix and the neighboring molecule participating in the interaction are shown as yellow and green sticks, respectively. (B) The α5 helix of hNaa60(1-199) in one asymmetric unit (yellow) interacts with another hNaa60 molecule in the neighboring asymmetric units (green). FIG +39 47 α5 helix structure_element Side-chains of hydrophobic residues on α5 helix and the neighboring molecule (green) participating in the interaction are shown as yellow and green sticks, respectively. FIG +62 70 α5 helix structure_element The third molecule (pink) does not directly interact with the α5 helix. FIG +4 17 Superposition experimental_method (C) Superposition of hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa60(1-242) (cyan) showing conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin in these two structures. (D,E) Superposition of Hat1p/H4 (gray, drawn from PDB 4PSW) with hNaa60(1-242) (cyan, D) or hNaa60(1-199) (yellow, E). FIG +21 34 hNaa60(1-199) mutant (C) Superposition of hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa60(1-242) (cyan) showing conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin in these two structures. (D,E) Superposition of Hat1p/H4 (gray, drawn from PDB 4PSW) with hNaa60(1-242) (cyan, D) or hNaa60(1-199) (yellow, E). FIG +48 54 hNaa60 protein (C) Superposition of hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa60(1-242) (cyan) showing conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin in these two structures. (D,E) Superposition of Hat1p/H4 (gray, drawn from PDB 4PSW) with hNaa60(1-242) (cyan, D) or hNaa60(1-199) (yellow, E). FIG +55 60 1-242 residue_range (C) Superposition of hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa60(1-242) (cyan) showing conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin in these two structures. (D,E) Superposition of Hat1p/H4 (gray, drawn from PDB 4PSW) with hNaa60(1-242) (cyan, D) or hNaa60(1-199) (yellow, E). FIG +106 119 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element (C) Superposition of hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa60(1-242) (cyan) showing conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin in these two structures. (D,E) Superposition of Hat1p/H4 (gray, drawn from PDB 4PSW) with hNaa60(1-242) (cyan, D) or hNaa60(1-199) (yellow, E). FIG +133 143 structures evidence (C) Superposition of hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa60(1-242) (cyan) showing conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin in these two structures. (D,E) Superposition of Hat1p/H4 (gray, drawn from PDB 4PSW) with hNaa60(1-242) (cyan, D) or hNaa60(1-199) (yellow, E). FIG +151 164 Superposition experimental_method (C) Superposition of hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa60(1-242) (cyan) showing conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin in these two structures. (D,E) Superposition of Hat1p/H4 (gray, drawn from PDB 4PSW) with hNaa60(1-242) (cyan, D) or hNaa60(1-199) (yellow, E). FIG +168 173 Hat1p protein (C) Superposition of hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa60(1-242) (cyan) showing conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin in these two structures. (D,E) Superposition of Hat1p/H4 (gray, drawn from PDB 4PSW) with hNaa60(1-242) (cyan, D) or hNaa60(1-199) (yellow, E). FIG +174 176 H4 protein_type (C) Superposition of hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa60(1-242) (cyan) showing conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin in these two structures. (D,E) Superposition of Hat1p/H4 (gray, drawn from PDB 4PSW) with hNaa60(1-242) (cyan, D) or hNaa60(1-199) (yellow, E). FIG +210 216 hNaa60 protein (C) Superposition of hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa60(1-242) (cyan) showing conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin in these two structures. (D,E) Superposition of Hat1p/H4 (gray, drawn from PDB 4PSW) with hNaa60(1-242) (cyan, D) or hNaa60(1-199) (yellow, E). FIG +217 222 1-242 residue_range (C) Superposition of hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa60(1-242) (cyan) showing conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin in these two structures. (D,E) Superposition of Hat1p/H4 (gray, drawn from PDB 4PSW) with hNaa60(1-242) (cyan, D) or hNaa60(1-199) (yellow, E). FIG +237 250 hNaa60(1-199) mutant (C) Superposition of hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa60(1-242) (cyan) showing conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin in these two structures. (D,E) Superposition of Hat1p/H4 (gray, drawn from PDB 4PSW) with hNaa60(1-242) (cyan, D) or hNaa60(1-199) (yellow, E). FIG +4 11 histone protein_type The histone H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) bound to Hat1p is shown in purple (D,E), while the peptide bound to hNaa50 (a NAT substrate, drawn from PDB 3TFY) is shown in orange (Nt-peptide) after superimposing hNaa50 (not shown in figure) on hNaa60 (D). FIG +12 14 H4 protein_type The histone H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) bound to Hat1p is shown in purple (D,E), while the peptide bound to hNaa50 (a NAT substrate, drawn from PDB 3TFY) is shown in orange (Nt-peptide) after superimposing hNaa50 (not shown in figure) on hNaa60 (D). FIG +15 22 peptide chemical The histone H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) bound to Hat1p is shown in purple (D,E), while the peptide bound to hNaa50 (a NAT substrate, drawn from PDB 3TFY) is shown in orange (Nt-peptide) after superimposing hNaa50 (not shown in figure) on hNaa60 (D). FIG +26 29 KAT protein_type The histone H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) bound to Hat1p is shown in purple (D,E), while the peptide bound to hNaa50 (a NAT substrate, drawn from PDB 3TFY) is shown in orange (Nt-peptide) after superimposing hNaa50 (not shown in figure) on hNaa60 (D). FIG +41 49 bound to protein_state The histone H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) bound to Hat1p is shown in purple (D,E), while the peptide bound to hNaa50 (a NAT substrate, drawn from PDB 3TFY) is shown in orange (Nt-peptide) after superimposing hNaa50 (not shown in figure) on hNaa60 (D). FIG +50 55 Hat1p protein The histone H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) bound to Hat1p is shown in purple (D,E), while the peptide bound to hNaa50 (a NAT substrate, drawn from PDB 3TFY) is shown in orange (Nt-peptide) after superimposing hNaa50 (not shown in figure) on hNaa60 (D). FIG +92 99 peptide chemical The histone H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) bound to Hat1p is shown in purple (D,E), while the peptide bound to hNaa50 (a NAT substrate, drawn from PDB 3TFY) is shown in orange (Nt-peptide) after superimposing hNaa50 (not shown in figure) on hNaa60 (D). FIG +100 108 bound to protein_state The histone H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) bound to Hat1p is shown in purple (D,E), while the peptide bound to hNaa50 (a NAT substrate, drawn from PDB 3TFY) is shown in orange (Nt-peptide) after superimposing hNaa50 (not shown in figure) on hNaa60 (D). FIG +109 115 hNaa50 protein The histone H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) bound to Hat1p is shown in purple (D,E), while the peptide bound to hNaa50 (a NAT substrate, drawn from PDB 3TFY) is shown in orange (Nt-peptide) after superimposing hNaa50 (not shown in figure) on hNaa60 (D). FIG +119 122 NAT protein_type The histone H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) bound to Hat1p is shown in purple (D,E), while the peptide bound to hNaa50 (a NAT substrate, drawn from PDB 3TFY) is shown in orange (Nt-peptide) after superimposing hNaa50 (not shown in figure) on hNaa60 (D). FIG +175 185 Nt-peptide chemical The histone H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) bound to Hat1p is shown in purple (D,E), while the peptide bound to hNaa50 (a NAT substrate, drawn from PDB 3TFY) is shown in orange (Nt-peptide) after superimposing hNaa50 (not shown in figure) on hNaa60 (D). FIG +193 206 superimposing experimental_method The histone H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) bound to Hat1p is shown in purple (D,E), while the peptide bound to hNaa50 (a NAT substrate, drawn from PDB 3TFY) is shown in orange (Nt-peptide) after superimposing hNaa50 (not shown in figure) on hNaa60 (D). FIG +207 213 hNaa50 protein The histone H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) bound to Hat1p is shown in purple (D,E), while the peptide bound to hNaa50 (a NAT substrate, drawn from PDB 3TFY) is shown in orange (Nt-peptide) after superimposing hNaa50 (not shown in figure) on hNaa60 (D). FIG +239 245 hNaa60 protein The histone H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) bound to Hat1p is shown in purple (D,E), while the peptide bound to hNaa50 (a NAT substrate, drawn from PDB 3TFY) is shown in orange (Nt-peptide) after superimposing hNaa50 (not shown in figure) on hNaa60 (D). FIG +19 22 NAT protein_type The α-amine of the NAT substrate and ε-amine of the KAT substrate (along with the lysine side-chain) subject to acetylation are shown as sticks. FIG +52 55 KAT protein_type The α-amine of the NAT substrate and ε-amine of the KAT substrate (along with the lysine side-chain) subject to acetylation are shown as sticks. FIG +82 88 lysine residue_name The α-amine of the NAT substrate and ε-amine of the KAT substrate (along with the lysine side-chain) subject to acetylation are shown as sticks. FIG +112 123 acetylation ptm The α-amine of the NAT substrate and ε-amine of the KAT substrate (along with the lysine side-chain) subject to acetylation are shown as sticks. FIG +0 20 Electron density map evidence Electron density map of the active site. FIG +28 39 active site site Electron density map of the active site. FIG +4 15 2Fo-Fc maps evidence The 2Fo-Fc maps contoured at 1.0σ are shown for hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA (A), hNaa60(1-199)/CoA (B) and hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA (C). FIG +48 68 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly The 2Fo-Fc maps contoured at 1.0σ are shown for hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA (A), hNaa60(1-199)/CoA (B) and hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA (C). FIG +74 91 hNaa60(1-199)/CoA complex_assembly The 2Fo-Fc maps contoured at 1.0σ are shown for hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA (A), hNaa60(1-199)/CoA (B) and hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA (C). FIG +100 122 hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA complex_assembly The 2Fo-Fc maps contoured at 1.0σ are shown for hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA (A), hNaa60(1-199)/CoA (B) and hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA (C). FIG +13 43 substrate peptide binding site site The putative substrate peptide binding site is indicated by the peptide (shown as pink sticks) from the hNaa50/CoA/peptide complex structure after superimposing hNaa50 on the hNaa60 structures determined in this study. FIG +64 71 peptide chemical The putative substrate peptide binding site is indicated by the peptide (shown as pink sticks) from the hNaa50/CoA/peptide complex structure after superimposing hNaa50 on the hNaa60 structures determined in this study. FIG +104 122 hNaa50/CoA/peptide complex_assembly The putative substrate peptide binding site is indicated by the peptide (shown as pink sticks) from the hNaa50/CoA/peptide complex structure after superimposing hNaa50 on the hNaa60 structures determined in this study. FIG +131 140 structure evidence The putative substrate peptide binding site is indicated by the peptide (shown as pink sticks) from the hNaa50/CoA/peptide complex structure after superimposing hNaa50 on the hNaa60 structures determined in this study. FIG +147 160 superimposing experimental_method The putative substrate peptide binding site is indicated by the peptide (shown as pink sticks) from the hNaa50/CoA/peptide complex structure after superimposing hNaa50 on the hNaa60 structures determined in this study. FIG +161 167 hNaa50 protein The putative substrate peptide binding site is indicated by the peptide (shown as pink sticks) from the hNaa50/CoA/peptide complex structure after superimposing hNaa50 on the hNaa60 structures determined in this study. FIG +175 181 hNaa60 protein The putative substrate peptide binding site is indicated by the peptide (shown as pink sticks) from the hNaa50/CoA/peptide complex structure after superimposing hNaa50 on the hNaa60 structures determined in this study. FIG +182 192 structures evidence The putative substrate peptide binding site is indicated by the peptide (shown as pink sticks) from the hNaa50/CoA/peptide complex structure after superimposing hNaa50 on the hNaa60 structures determined in this study. FIG +45 54 first Met residue_name_number The black arrow indicates the α-amine of the first Met (M1) (all panels). FIG +56 58 M1 residue_name_number The black arrow indicates the α-amine of the first Met (M1) (all panels). FIG +31 37 acetyl chemical The purple arrow indicates the acetyl moiety of Ac-CoA (A). FIG +48 54 Ac-CoA chemical The purple arrow indicates the acetyl moiety of Ac-CoA (A). FIG +95 101 Phe 34 residue_name_number The red arrow indicates the alternative conformation of the thiol moiety of the co-enzyme when Phe 34 side-chain is displaced (B) or mutated to Ala (C). FIG +133 140 mutated experimental_method The red arrow indicates the alternative conformation of the thiol moiety of the co-enzyme when Phe 34 side-chain is displaced (B) or mutated to Ala (C). FIG +144 147 Ala residue_name The red arrow indicates the alternative conformation of the thiol moiety of the co-enzyme when Phe 34 side-chain is displaced (B) or mutated to Ala (C). FIG +21 27 hNaa60 protein Structural basis for hNaa60 catalytic activity. FIG +4 17 Superposition experimental_method (A) Superposition of hNaa60 active site (cyan) on that of hNaa50 (pink, PDB 3TFY). FIG +21 27 hNaa60 protein (A) Superposition of hNaa60 active site (cyan) on that of hNaa50 (pink, PDB 3TFY). FIG +28 39 active site site (A) Superposition of hNaa60 active site (cyan) on that of hNaa50 (pink, PDB 3TFY). FIG +58 64 hNaa50 protein (A) Superposition of hNaa60 active site (cyan) on that of hNaa50 (pink, PDB 3TFY). FIG +19 59 catalytic and substrate-binding residues site Side-chains of key catalytic and substrate-binding residues are highlighted as sticks. FIG +4 12 malonate chemical The malonate molecule in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure and the peptide in the hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure are shown as purple and yellow sticks respectively. (B) A close view of the active site of hNaa60. FIG +29 49 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly The malonate molecule in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure and the peptide in the hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure are shown as purple and yellow sticks respectively. (B) A close view of the active site of hNaa60. FIG +50 59 structure evidence The malonate molecule in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure and the peptide in the hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure are shown as purple and yellow sticks respectively. (B) A close view of the active site of hNaa60. FIG +68 75 peptide chemical The malonate molecule in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure and the peptide in the hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure are shown as purple and yellow sticks respectively. (B) A close view of the active site of hNaa60. FIG +83 101 hNaa50/CoA/peptide complex_assembly The malonate molecule in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure and the peptide in the hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure are shown as purple and yellow sticks respectively. (B) A close view of the active site of hNaa60. FIG +102 111 structure evidence The malonate molecule in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure and the peptide in the hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure are shown as purple and yellow sticks respectively. (B) A close view of the active site of hNaa60. FIG +188 199 active site site The malonate molecule in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure and the peptide in the hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure are shown as purple and yellow sticks respectively. (B) A close view of the active site of hNaa60. FIG +203 209 hNaa60 protein The malonate molecule in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure and the peptide in the hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure are shown as purple and yellow sticks respectively. (B) A close view of the active site of hNaa60. FIG +9 15 Glu 37 residue_name_number Residues Glu 37, Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (cyan) and corresponding residues (Tyr 73 and His 112) in hNaa50 (pink) as well as the side-chain of corresponding residues (Glu 24, His 72 and His 111) in complexed formed hNaa10p (warmpink) are highlighted as sticks. FIG +17 23 Tyr 97 residue_name_number Residues Glu 37, Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (cyan) and corresponding residues (Tyr 73 and His 112) in hNaa50 (pink) as well as the side-chain of corresponding residues (Glu 24, His 72 and His 111) in complexed formed hNaa10p (warmpink) are highlighted as sticks. FIG +28 35 His 138 residue_name_number Residues Glu 37, Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (cyan) and corresponding residues (Tyr 73 and His 112) in hNaa50 (pink) as well as the side-chain of corresponding residues (Glu 24, His 72 and His 111) in complexed formed hNaa10p (warmpink) are highlighted as sticks. FIG +39 45 hNaa60 protein Residues Glu 37, Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (cyan) and corresponding residues (Tyr 73 and His 112) in hNaa50 (pink) as well as the side-chain of corresponding residues (Glu 24, His 72 and His 111) in complexed formed hNaa10p (warmpink) are highlighted as sticks. FIG +81 87 Tyr 73 residue_name_number Residues Glu 37, Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (cyan) and corresponding residues (Tyr 73 and His 112) in hNaa50 (pink) as well as the side-chain of corresponding residues (Glu 24, His 72 and His 111) in complexed formed hNaa10p (warmpink) are highlighted as sticks. FIG +92 99 His 112 residue_name_number Residues Glu 37, Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (cyan) and corresponding residues (Tyr 73 and His 112) in hNaa50 (pink) as well as the side-chain of corresponding residues (Glu 24, His 72 and His 111) in complexed formed hNaa10p (warmpink) are highlighted as sticks. FIG +104 110 hNaa50 protein Residues Glu 37, Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (cyan) and corresponding residues (Tyr 73 and His 112) in hNaa50 (pink) as well as the side-chain of corresponding residues (Glu 24, His 72 and His 111) in complexed formed hNaa10p (warmpink) are highlighted as sticks. FIG +171 177 Glu 24 residue_name_number Residues Glu 37, Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (cyan) and corresponding residues (Tyr 73 and His 112) in hNaa50 (pink) as well as the side-chain of corresponding residues (Glu 24, His 72 and His 111) in complexed formed hNaa10p (warmpink) are highlighted as sticks. FIG +179 185 His 72 residue_name_number Residues Glu 37, Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (cyan) and corresponding residues (Tyr 73 and His 112) in hNaa50 (pink) as well as the side-chain of corresponding residues (Glu 24, His 72 and His 111) in complexed formed hNaa10p (warmpink) are highlighted as sticks. FIG +190 197 His 111 residue_name_number Residues Glu 37, Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (cyan) and corresponding residues (Tyr 73 and His 112) in hNaa50 (pink) as well as the side-chain of corresponding residues (Glu 24, His 72 and His 111) in complexed formed hNaa10p (warmpink) are highlighted as sticks. FIG +202 211 complexed protein_state Residues Glu 37, Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (cyan) and corresponding residues (Tyr 73 and His 112) in hNaa50 (pink) as well as the side-chain of corresponding residues (Glu 24, His 72 and His 111) in complexed formed hNaa10p (warmpink) are highlighted as sticks. FIG +219 226 hNaa10p protein Residues Glu 37, Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (cyan) and corresponding residues (Tyr 73 and His 112) in hNaa50 (pink) as well as the side-chain of corresponding residues (Glu 24, His 72 and His 111) in complexed formed hNaa10p (warmpink) are highlighted as sticks. FIG +4 9 water chemical The water molecules participating in catalysis in the hNaa60 and hNaa50 structures are showed as green and red spheres, separately. (C) The interaction between the malonate molecule and surrounding residues observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure. FIG +54 60 hNaa60 protein The water molecules participating in catalysis in the hNaa60 and hNaa50 structures are showed as green and red spheres, separately. (C) The interaction between the malonate molecule and surrounding residues observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure. FIG +65 71 hNaa50 protein The water molecules participating in catalysis in the hNaa60 and hNaa50 structures are showed as green and red spheres, separately. (C) The interaction between the malonate molecule and surrounding residues observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure. FIG +72 82 structures evidence The water molecules participating in catalysis in the hNaa60 and hNaa50 structures are showed as green and red spheres, separately. (C) The interaction between the malonate molecule and surrounding residues observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure. FIG +164 172 malonate chemical The water molecules participating in catalysis in the hNaa60 and hNaa50 structures are showed as green and red spheres, separately. (C) The interaction between the malonate molecule and surrounding residues observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure. FIG +223 243 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly The water molecules participating in catalysis in the hNaa60 and hNaa50 structures are showed as green and red spheres, separately. (C) The interaction between the malonate molecule and surrounding residues observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure. FIG +244 253 structure evidence The water molecules participating in catalysis in the hNaa60 and hNaa50 structures are showed as green and red spheres, separately. (C) The interaction between the malonate molecule and surrounding residues observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure. FIG +37 51 hydrogen bonds bond_interaction The yellow dotted lines indicate the hydrogen bonds. (D) A zoomed view of β3-β4 loop of hNaa60. FIG +74 84 β3-β4 loop structure_element The yellow dotted lines indicate the hydrogen bonds. (D) A zoomed view of β3-β4 loop of hNaa60. FIG +88 94 hNaa60 protein The yellow dotted lines indicate the hydrogen bonds. (D) A zoomed view of β3-β4 loop of hNaa60. FIG +47 55 malonate chemical Key residues discussed in the text (cyan), the malonate (purple) and Ac-CoA (gray) are shown as sticks. FIG +69 75 Ac-CoA chemical Key residues discussed in the text (cyan), the malonate (purple) and Ac-CoA (gray) are shown as sticks. FIG +37 49 salt bridges bond_interaction The yellow dotted lines indicate the salt bridges. FIG +22 28 hNaa60 protein Catalytic activity of hNaa60 and mutant proteins. FIG +33 39 mutant protein_state Catalytic activity of hNaa60 and mutant proteins. FIG +4 24 Catalytic efficiency evidence (A) Catalytic efficiency (shown as kcat/Km values) of hNaa60 (1-199) WT and mutants. FIG +35 39 kcat evidence (A) Catalytic efficiency (shown as kcat/Km values) of hNaa60 (1-199) WT and mutants. FIG +40 42 Km evidence (A) Catalytic efficiency (shown as kcat/Km values) of hNaa60 (1-199) WT and mutants. FIG +54 68 hNaa60 (1-199) mutant (A) Catalytic efficiency (shown as kcat/Km values) of hNaa60 (1-199) WT and mutants. FIG +69 71 WT protein_state (A) Catalytic efficiency (shown as kcat/Km values) of hNaa60 (1-199) WT and mutants. FIG +76 83 mutants protein_state (A) Catalytic efficiency (shown as kcat/Km values) of hNaa60 (1-199) WT and mutants. FIG +4 6 CD experimental_method (B) CD spectra of wild-type and mutant proteins from 250 nm to 190 nm. FIG +7 14 spectra evidence (B) CD spectra of wild-type and mutant proteins from 250 nm to 190 nm. FIG +18 27 wild-type protein_state (B) CD spectra of wild-type and mutant proteins from 250 nm to 190 nm. FIG +32 38 mutant protein_state (B) CD spectra of wild-type and mutant proteins from 250 nm to 190 nm. FIG +93 97 TCEP chemical The sample concentration was 4.5 μM in 20 mM Tris, pH 8.0, 150 mM NaCl, 1% glycerol and 1 mM TCEP at room temperature. FIG +0 41 Data collection and refinement statistics evidence Data collection and refinement statistics. TABLE +21 41 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly "Structure and PDB ID hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA 5HGZ hNaa60(1-199)/CoA 5HH0 hNaa60(1-199)F34A/CoA 5HH1 Data collection*  Space group P212121 P21212 P21212 Cell dimensions  a, b, c (Å) 53.3, 57.4, 68.8 67.8, 73.8, 43.2 66.7, 74.0, 43.5  α,β,γ (°) 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 Resolution (Å) 50–1.38 (1.42–1.38) 50–1.60 (1.66–1.60) 50–1.80 (1.86–1.80) Rp.i.m.(%)** 3.0 (34.4) 2.1 (32.5) 2.6 (47.8) I/σ 21.5 (2.0) 31.8 (2.0) 28.0 (2.4) Completeness (%) 99.8 (99.1) 99.6 (98.5) 99.9 (99.7) Redundancy 6.9 (5.0) 6.9 (6.2) 6.3 (5.9) Refinement  Resolution (Å) 25.81–1.38 33.55–1.60 43.52–1.80  No. reflections 43660 28588 20490  Rwork/Rfree 0.182/0.192 0.181/0.184 0.189/0.209 No. atoms  Protein 1717 1576 1566  Ligand/ion 116 96 96  Water 289 258 168 B-factors  Protein 23.8 32.0 37.4  Ligand/ion 22.2 34.6 43.7  Water 35.1 46.4 49.1 R.m.s." TABLE +47 64 hNaa60(1-199)/CoA complex_assembly "Structure and PDB ID hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA 5HGZ hNaa60(1-199)/CoA 5HH0 hNaa60(1-199)F34A/CoA 5HH1 Data collection*  Space group P212121 P21212 P21212 Cell dimensions  a, b, c (Å) 53.3, 57.4, 68.8 67.8, 73.8, 43.2 66.7, 74.0, 43.5  α,β,γ (°) 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 Resolution (Å) 50–1.38 (1.42–1.38) 50–1.60 (1.66–1.60) 50–1.80 (1.86–1.80) Rp.i.m.(%)** 3.0 (34.4) 2.1 (32.5) 2.6 (47.8) I/σ 21.5 (2.0) 31.8 (2.0) 28.0 (2.4) Completeness (%) 99.8 (99.1) 99.6 (98.5) 99.9 (99.7) Redundancy 6.9 (5.0) 6.9 (6.2) 6.3 (5.9) Refinement  Resolution (Å) 25.81–1.38 33.55–1.60 43.52–1.80  No. reflections 43660 28588 20490  Rwork/Rfree 0.182/0.192 0.181/0.184 0.189/0.209 No. atoms  Protein 1717 1576 1566  Ligand/ion 116 96 96  Water 289 258 168 B-factors  Protein 23.8 32.0 37.4  Ligand/ion 22.2 34.6 43.7  Water 35.1 46.4 49.1 R.m.s." TABLE +70 91 hNaa60(1-199)F34A/CoA complex_assembly "Structure and PDB ID hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA 5HGZ hNaa60(1-199)/CoA 5HH0 hNaa60(1-199)F34A/CoA 5HH1 Data collection*  Space group P212121 P21212 P21212 Cell dimensions  a, b, c (Å) 53.3, 57.4, 68.8 67.8, 73.8, 43.2 66.7, 74.0, 43.5  α,β,γ (°) 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 Resolution (Å) 50–1.38 (1.42–1.38) 50–1.60 (1.66–1.60) 50–1.80 (1.86–1.80) Rp.i.m.(%)** 3.0 (34.4) 2.1 (32.5) 2.6 (47.8) I/σ 21.5 (2.0) 31.8 (2.0) 28.0 (2.4) Completeness (%) 99.8 (99.1) 99.6 (98.5) 99.9 (99.7) Redundancy 6.9 (5.0) 6.9 (6.2) 6.3 (5.9) Refinement  Resolution (Å) 25.81–1.38 33.55–1.60 43.52–1.80  No. reflections 43660 28588 20490  Rwork/Rfree 0.182/0.192 0.181/0.184 0.189/0.209 No. atoms  Protein 1717 1576 1566  Ligand/ion 116 96 96  Water 289 258 168 B-factors  Protein 23.8 32.0 37.4  Ligand/ion 22.2 34.6 43.7  Water 35.1 46.4 49.1 R.m.s." TABLE +780 785 Water chemical "Structure and PDB ID hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA 5HGZ hNaa60(1-199)/CoA 5HH0 hNaa60(1-199)F34A/CoA 5HH1 Data collection*  Space group P212121 P21212 P21212 Cell dimensions  a, b, c (Å) 53.3, 57.4, 68.8 67.8, 73.8, 43.2 66.7, 74.0, 43.5  α,β,γ (°) 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 Resolution (Å) 50–1.38 (1.42–1.38) 50–1.60 (1.66–1.60) 50–1.80 (1.86–1.80) Rp.i.m.(%)** 3.0 (34.4) 2.1 (32.5) 2.6 (47.8) I/σ 21.5 (2.0) 31.8 (2.0) 28.0 (2.4) Completeness (%) 99.8 (99.1) 99.6 (98.5) 99.9 (99.7) Redundancy 6.9 (5.0) 6.9 (6.2) 6.3 (5.9) Refinement  Resolution (Å) 25.81–1.38 33.55–1.60 43.52–1.80  No. reflections 43660 28588 20490  Rwork/Rfree 0.182/0.192 0.181/0.184 0.189/0.209 No. atoms  Protein 1717 1576 1566  Ligand/ion 116 96 96  Water 289 258 168 B-factors  Protein 23.8 32.0 37.4  Ligand/ion 22.2 34.6 43.7  Water 35.1 46.4 49.1 R.m.s." TABLE +868 873 Water chemical "Structure and PDB ID hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA 5HGZ hNaa60(1-199)/CoA 5HH0 hNaa60(1-199)F34A/CoA 5HH1 Data collection*  Space group P212121 P21212 P21212 Cell dimensions  a, b, c (Å) 53.3, 57.4, 68.8 67.8, 73.8, 43.2 66.7, 74.0, 43.5  α,β,γ (°) 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 Resolution (Å) 50–1.38 (1.42–1.38) 50–1.60 (1.66–1.60) 50–1.80 (1.86–1.80) Rp.i.m.(%)** 3.0 (34.4) 2.1 (32.5) 2.6 (47.8) I/σ 21.5 (2.0) 31.8 (2.0) 28.0 (2.4) Completeness (%) 99.8 (99.1) 99.6 (98.5) 99.9 (99.7) Redundancy 6.9 (5.0) 6.9 (6.2) 6.3 (5.9) Refinement  Resolution (Å) 25.81–1.38 33.55–1.60 43.52–1.80  No. reflections 43660 28588 20490  Rwork/Rfree 0.182/0.192 0.181/0.184 0.189/0.209 No. atoms  Protein 1717 1576 1566  Ligand/ion 116 96 96  Water 289 258 168 B-factors  Protein 23.8 32.0 37.4  Ligand/ion 22.2 34.6 43.7  Water 35.1 46.4 49.1 R.m.s." TABLE +4 11 crystal evidence One crystal was used for each data set. TABLE +36 44 R factor evidence **Rp.i.m., a redundancy-independent R factor was used to evaluate the diffraction data quality as was proposed by Evans. TABLE +70 86 diffraction data evidence **Rp.i.m., a redundancy-independent R factor was used to evaluate the diffraction data quality as was proposed by Evans. TABLE