anno_start anno_end anno_text entity_type sentence section 4 27 immunity-related GTPase protein_type The immunity-related GTPase Irga6 dimerizes in a parallel head-to-head fashion TITLE 28 33 Irga6 protein The immunity-related GTPase Irga6 dimerizes in a parallel head-to-head fashion TITLE 34 43 dimerizes oligomeric_state The immunity-related GTPase Irga6 dimerizes in a parallel head-to-head fashion TITLE 49 70 parallel head-to-head protein_state The immunity-related GTPase Irga6 dimerizes in a parallel head-to-head fashion TITLE 4 28 immunity-related GTPases protein_type The immunity-related GTPases (IRGs) constitute a powerful cell-autonomous resistance system against several intracellular pathogens. ABSTRACT 30 34 IRGs protein_type The immunity-related GTPases (IRGs) constitute a powerful cell-autonomous resistance system against several intracellular pathogens. ABSTRACT 0 5 Irga6 protein Irga6 is a dynamin-like protein that oligomerizes at the parasitophorous vacuolar membrane (PVM) of Toxoplasma gondii leading to its vesiculation. ABSTRACT 11 31 dynamin-like protein protein_type Irga6 is a dynamin-like protein that oligomerizes at the parasitophorous vacuolar membrane (PVM) of Toxoplasma gondii leading to its vesiculation. ABSTRACT 100 117 Toxoplasma gondii species Irga6 is a dynamin-like protein that oligomerizes at the parasitophorous vacuolar membrane (PVM) of Toxoplasma gondii leading to its vesiculation. ABSTRACT 20 40 biochemical analysis experimental_method Based on a previous biochemical analysis, it has been proposed that the GTPase domains of Irga6 dimerize in an antiparallel fashion during oligomerization. ABSTRACT 72 86 GTPase domains structure_element Based on a previous biochemical analysis, it has been proposed that the GTPase domains of Irga6 dimerize in an antiparallel fashion during oligomerization. ABSTRACT 90 95 Irga6 protein Based on a previous biochemical analysis, it has been proposed that the GTPase domains of Irga6 dimerize in an antiparallel fashion during oligomerization. ABSTRACT 96 104 dimerize oligomeric_state Based on a previous biochemical analysis, it has been proposed that the GTPase domains of Irga6 dimerize in an antiparallel fashion during oligomerization. ABSTRACT 111 123 antiparallel protein_state Based on a previous biochemical analysis, it has been proposed that the GTPase domains of Irga6 dimerize in an antiparallel fashion during oligomerization. ABSTRACT 3 13 determined experimental_method We determined the crystal structure of an oligomerization-impaired Irga6 mutant bound to a non-hydrolyzable GTP analog. ABSTRACT 18 35 crystal structure evidence We determined the crystal structure of an oligomerization-impaired Irga6 mutant bound to a non-hydrolyzable GTP analog. ABSTRACT 42 66 oligomerization-impaired protein_state We determined the crystal structure of an oligomerization-impaired Irga6 mutant bound to a non-hydrolyzable GTP analog. ABSTRACT 67 72 Irga6 protein We determined the crystal structure of an oligomerization-impaired Irga6 mutant bound to a non-hydrolyzable GTP analog. ABSTRACT 73 79 mutant protein_state We determined the crystal structure of an oligomerization-impaired Irga6 mutant bound to a non-hydrolyzable GTP analog. ABSTRACT 80 88 bound to protein_state We determined the crystal structure of an oligomerization-impaired Irga6 mutant bound to a non-hydrolyzable GTP analog. ABSTRACT 108 111 GTP chemical We determined the crystal structure of an oligomerization-impaired Irga6 mutant bound to a non-hydrolyzable GTP analog. ABSTRACT 36 45 structure evidence Contrary to the previous model, the structure shows that the GTPase domains dimerize in a parallel fashion. ABSTRACT 61 75 GTPase domains structure_element Contrary to the previous model, the structure shows that the GTPase domains dimerize in a parallel fashion. ABSTRACT 76 84 dimerize oligomeric_state Contrary to the previous model, the structure shows that the GTPase domains dimerize in a parallel fashion. ABSTRACT 90 98 parallel protein_state Contrary to the previous model, the structure shows that the GTPase domains dimerize in a parallel fashion. ABSTRACT 4 15 nucleotides chemical The nucleotides in the center of the interface participate in dimerization by forming symmetric contacts with each other and with the switch I region of the opposing Irga6 molecule. ABSTRACT 37 46 interface site The nucleotides in the center of the interface participate in dimerization by forming symmetric contacts with each other and with the switch I region of the opposing Irga6 molecule. ABSTRACT 134 142 switch I site The nucleotides in the center of the interface participate in dimerization by forming symmetric contacts with each other and with the switch I region of the opposing Irga6 molecule. ABSTRACT 166 171 Irga6 protein The nucleotides in the center of the interface participate in dimerization by forming symmetric contacts with each other and with the switch I region of the opposing Irga6 molecule. ABSTRACT 39 42 GTP chemical The latter contact appears to activate GTP hydrolysis by stabilizing the position of the catalytic glutamate 106 in switch I close to the active site. ABSTRACT 89 98 catalytic protein_state The latter contact appears to activate GTP hydrolysis by stabilizing the position of the catalytic glutamate 106 in switch I close to the active site. ABSTRACT 99 112 glutamate 106 residue_name_number The latter contact appears to activate GTP hydrolysis by stabilizing the position of the catalytic glutamate 106 in switch I close to the active site. ABSTRACT 116 124 switch I site The latter contact appears to activate GTP hydrolysis by stabilizing the position of the catalytic glutamate 106 in switch I close to the active site. ABSTRACT 138 149 active site site The latter contact appears to activate GTP hydrolysis by stabilizing the position of the catalytic glutamate 106 in switch I close to the active site. ABSTRACT 38 47 switch II site Further dimerization contacts involve switch II, the G4 helix and the trans stabilizing loop. ABSTRACT 53 61 G4 helix structure_element Further dimerization contacts involve switch II, the G4 helix and the trans stabilizing loop. ABSTRACT 70 92 trans stabilizing loop structure_element Further dimerization contacts involve switch II, the G4 helix and the trans stabilizing loop. ABSTRACT 4 9 Irga6 protein The Irga6 structure features a parallel GTPase domain dimer, which appears to be a unifying feature of all dynamin and septin superfamily members. ABSTRACT 10 19 structure evidence The Irga6 structure features a parallel GTPase domain dimer, which appears to be a unifying feature of all dynamin and septin superfamily members. ABSTRACT 31 39 parallel protein_state The Irga6 structure features a parallel GTPase domain dimer, which appears to be a unifying feature of all dynamin and septin superfamily members. ABSTRACT 40 53 GTPase domain structure_element The Irga6 structure features a parallel GTPase domain dimer, which appears to be a unifying feature of all dynamin and septin superfamily members. ABSTRACT 54 59 dimer oligomeric_state The Irga6 structure features a parallel GTPase domain dimer, which appears to be a unifying feature of all dynamin and septin superfamily members. ABSTRACT 107 114 dynamin protein_type The Irga6 structure features a parallel GTPase domain dimer, which appears to be a unifying feature of all dynamin and septin superfamily members. ABSTRACT 119 125 septin protein_type The Irga6 structure features a parallel GTPase domain dimer, which appears to be a unifying feature of all dynamin and septin superfamily members. ABSTRACT 88 91 IRG protein_type This study contributes important insights into the assembly and catalytic mechanisms of IRG proteins as prerequisite to understand their anti-microbial action. ABSTRACT 0 24 Immunity-related GTPases protein_type Immunity-related GTPases (IRGs) comprise a family of dynamin-related cell-autonomous resistance proteins targeting intracellular pathogens, such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium avium, Listeria monocytogenes, Trypanosoma cruzi, and Toxoplasma gondii. INTRO 26 30 IRGs protein_type Immunity-related GTPases (IRGs) comprise a family of dynamin-related cell-autonomous resistance proteins targeting intracellular pathogens, such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium avium, Listeria monocytogenes, Trypanosoma cruzi, and Toxoplasma gondii. INTRO 53 104 dynamin-related cell-autonomous resistance proteins protein_type Immunity-related GTPases (IRGs) comprise a family of dynamin-related cell-autonomous resistance proteins targeting intracellular pathogens, such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium avium, Listeria monocytogenes, Trypanosoma cruzi, and Toxoplasma gondii. INTRO 148 174 Mycobacterium tuberculosis species Immunity-related GTPases (IRGs) comprise a family of dynamin-related cell-autonomous resistance proteins targeting intracellular pathogens, such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium avium, Listeria monocytogenes, Trypanosoma cruzi, and Toxoplasma gondii. INTRO 176 195 Mycobacterium avium species Immunity-related GTPases (IRGs) comprise a family of dynamin-related cell-autonomous resistance proteins targeting intracellular pathogens, such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium avium, Listeria monocytogenes, Trypanosoma cruzi, and Toxoplasma gondii. INTRO 197 219 Listeria monocytogenes species Immunity-related GTPases (IRGs) comprise a family of dynamin-related cell-autonomous resistance proteins targeting intracellular pathogens, such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium avium, Listeria monocytogenes, Trypanosoma cruzi, and Toxoplasma gondii. INTRO 221 238 Trypanosoma cruzi species Immunity-related GTPases (IRGs) comprise a family of dynamin-related cell-autonomous resistance proteins targeting intracellular pathogens, such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium avium, Listeria monocytogenes, Trypanosoma cruzi, and Toxoplasma gondii. INTRO 244 261 Toxoplasma gondii species Immunity-related GTPases (IRGs) comprise a family of dynamin-related cell-autonomous resistance proteins targeting intracellular pathogens, such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium avium, Listeria monocytogenes, Trypanosoma cruzi, and Toxoplasma gondii. INTRO 3 7 mice taxonomy_domain In mice, the 23 IRG members are induced by interferons, whereas the single human homologue is constitutively expressed in some tissues, especially in testis. INTRO 16 19 IRG protein_type In mice, the 23 IRG members are induced by interferons, whereas the single human homologue is constitutively expressed in some tissues, especially in testis. INTRO 43 54 interferons protein_type In mice, the 23 IRG members are induced by interferons, whereas the single human homologue is constitutively expressed in some tissues, especially in testis. INTRO 75 80 human species In mice, the 23 IRG members are induced by interferons, whereas the single human homologue is constitutively expressed in some tissues, especially in testis. INTRO 28 32 IRGs protein_type In non-infected cells, most IRGs are largely cytosolic. INTRO 13 17 IRGs protein_type In this way, IRGs contribute to the release of the pathogen into the cytoplasm and its subsequent destruction. INTRO 0 5 Irga6 protein Irga6, one of the effector IRG proteins, localizes to the intact parasitophorous vacuole membrane (PVM) and, after disruption of the PVM, is found associated with vesicular accumulations, presumably derived from the PVM. INTRO 27 30 IRG protein_type Irga6, one of the effector IRG proteins, localizes to the intact parasitophorous vacuole membrane (PVM) and, after disruption of the PVM, is found associated with vesicular accumulations, presumably derived from the PVM. INTRO 2 21 myristoylation site site A myristoylation site at Gly2 is necessary for the recruitment to the PVM but not for the weak constitutive binding to the ER membrane. INTRO 25 29 Gly2 residue_name_number A myristoylation site at Gly2 is necessary for the recruitment to the PVM but not for the weak constitutive binding to the ER membrane. INTRO 43 50 helix A structure_element An internally oriented antibody epitope on helix A between positions 20 and 24 was demonstrated to be accessible in the GTP-, but not in the GDP-bound state. INTRO 69 78 20 and 24 residue_range An internally oriented antibody epitope on helix A between positions 20 and 24 was demonstrated to be accessible in the GTP-, but not in the GDP-bound state. INTRO 120 125 GTP-, protein_state An internally oriented antibody epitope on helix A between positions 20 and 24 was demonstrated to be accessible in the GTP-, but not in the GDP-bound state. INTRO 141 150 GDP-bound protein_state An internally oriented antibody epitope on helix A between positions 20 and 24 was demonstrated to be accessible in the GTP-, but not in the GDP-bound state. INTRO 51 54 GTP chemical This indicates large-scale structural changes upon GTP binding that probably include exposure of the myristoyl group, enhancing binding to the PVM. INTRO 0 19 Biochemical studies experimental_method Biochemical studies indicated that Irga6 hydrolyses GTP in a cooperative manner and forms GTP-dependent oligomers in vitro and in vivo. INTRO 35 40 Irga6 protein Biochemical studies indicated that Irga6 hydrolyses GTP in a cooperative manner and forms GTP-dependent oligomers in vitro and in vivo. INTRO 52 55 GTP chemical Biochemical studies indicated that Irga6 hydrolyses GTP in a cooperative manner and forms GTP-dependent oligomers in vitro and in vivo. INTRO 90 103 GTP-dependent protein_state Biochemical studies indicated that Irga6 hydrolyses GTP in a cooperative manner and forms GTP-dependent oligomers in vitro and in vivo. INTRO 104 113 oligomers oligomeric_state Biochemical studies indicated that Irga6 hydrolyses GTP in a cooperative manner and forms GTP-dependent oligomers in vitro and in vivo. INTRO 0 18 Crystal structures evidence Crystal structures of Irga6 in various nucleotide-loaded states revealed the basic architecture of IRG proteins, including a GTPase domain and a composite helical domain. INTRO 22 27 Irga6 protein Crystal structures of Irga6 in various nucleotide-loaded states revealed the basic architecture of IRG proteins, including a GTPase domain and a composite helical domain. INTRO 39 56 nucleotide-loaded protein_state Crystal structures of Irga6 in various nucleotide-loaded states revealed the basic architecture of IRG proteins, including a GTPase domain and a composite helical domain. INTRO 99 102 IRG protein_type Crystal structures of Irga6 in various nucleotide-loaded states revealed the basic architecture of IRG proteins, including a GTPase domain and a composite helical domain. INTRO 125 138 GTPase domain structure_element Crystal structures of Irga6 in various nucleotide-loaded states revealed the basic architecture of IRG proteins, including a GTPase domain and a composite helical domain. INTRO 145 169 composite helical domain structure_element Crystal structures of Irga6 in various nucleotide-loaded states revealed the basic architecture of IRG proteins, including a GTPase domain and a composite helical domain. INTRO 36 58 dimerization interface site These studies additionally showed a dimerization interface in the nucleotide-free protein as well as in all nucleotide-bound states. INTRO 66 81 nucleotide-free protein_state These studies additionally showed a dimerization interface in the nucleotide-free protein as well as in all nucleotide-bound states. INTRO 108 124 nucleotide-bound protein_state These studies additionally showed a dimerization interface in the nucleotide-free protein as well as in all nucleotide-bound states. INTRO 14 35 GTPase domain surface site It involves a GTPase domain surface, which is located at the opposite side of the nucleotide, and an interface in the helical domain, with a water-filled gap between the two contact surfaces. INTRO 101 110 interface site It involves a GTPase domain surface, which is located at the opposite side of the nucleotide, and an interface in the helical domain, with a water-filled gap between the two contact surfaces. INTRO 118 132 helical domain structure_element It involves a GTPase domain surface, which is located at the opposite side of the nucleotide, and an interface in the helical domain, with a water-filled gap between the two contact surfaces. INTRO 141 146 water chemical It involves a GTPase domain surface, which is located at the opposite side of the nucleotide, and an interface in the helical domain, with a water-filled gap between the two contact surfaces. INTRO 174 190 contact surfaces site It involves a GTPase domain surface, which is located at the opposite side of the nucleotide, and an interface in the helical domain, with a water-filled gap between the two contact surfaces. INTRO 0 11 Mutagenesis experimental_method "Mutagenesis of the contact surfaces suggests that this ""backside"" interface is not required for GTP-dependent oligomerization or cooperative hydrolysis, despite an earlier suggestion to the contrary." INTRO 19 35 contact surfaces site "Mutagenesis of the contact surfaces suggests that this ""backside"" interface is not required for GTP-dependent oligomerization or cooperative hydrolysis, despite an earlier suggestion to the contrary." INTRO 56 64 backside site "Mutagenesis of the contact surfaces suggests that this ""backside"" interface is not required for GTP-dependent oligomerization or cooperative hydrolysis, despite an earlier suggestion to the contrary." INTRO 66 75 interface site "Mutagenesis of the contact surfaces suggests that this ""backside"" interface is not required for GTP-dependent oligomerization or cooperative hydrolysis, despite an earlier suggestion to the contrary." INTRO 96 99 GTP chemical "Mutagenesis of the contact surfaces suggests that this ""backside"" interface is not required for GTP-dependent oligomerization or cooperative hydrolysis, despite an earlier suggestion to the contrary." INTRO 10 29 biochemical studies experimental_method Extensive biochemical studies suggested that GTP-induced oligomerization of Irga6 requires an interface in the GTPase domain across the nucleotide-binding site. INTRO 45 48 GTP chemical Extensive biochemical studies suggested that GTP-induced oligomerization of Irga6 requires an interface in the GTPase domain across the nucleotide-binding site. INTRO 76 81 Irga6 protein Extensive biochemical studies suggested that GTP-induced oligomerization of Irga6 requires an interface in the GTPase domain across the nucleotide-binding site. INTRO 94 103 interface site Extensive biochemical studies suggested that GTP-induced oligomerization of Irga6 requires an interface in the GTPase domain across the nucleotide-binding site. INTRO 111 124 GTPase domain structure_element Extensive biochemical studies suggested that GTP-induced oligomerization of Irga6 requires an interface in the GTPase domain across the nucleotide-binding site. INTRO 136 159 nucleotide-binding site site Extensive biochemical studies suggested that GTP-induced oligomerization of Irga6 requires an interface in the GTPase domain across the nucleotide-binding site. INTRO 7 25 structural studies experimental_method Recent structural studies indicated that a 'G interface' is typical of dynamin superfamily members, such as dynamin, MxA, the guanylate binding protein-1 (GBP-1), atlastin and the bacterial dynamin-like proteins (BDLP). INTRO 44 55 G interface site Recent structural studies indicated that a 'G interface' is typical of dynamin superfamily members, such as dynamin, MxA, the guanylate binding protein-1 (GBP-1), atlastin and the bacterial dynamin-like proteins (BDLP). INTRO 71 78 dynamin protein_type Recent structural studies indicated that a 'G interface' is typical of dynamin superfamily members, such as dynamin, MxA, the guanylate binding protein-1 (GBP-1), atlastin and the bacterial dynamin-like proteins (BDLP). INTRO 108 115 dynamin protein_type Recent structural studies indicated that a 'G interface' is typical of dynamin superfamily members, such as dynamin, MxA, the guanylate binding protein-1 (GBP-1), atlastin and the bacterial dynamin-like proteins (BDLP). INTRO 117 120 MxA protein Recent structural studies indicated that a 'G interface' is typical of dynamin superfamily members, such as dynamin, MxA, the guanylate binding protein-1 (GBP-1), atlastin and the bacterial dynamin-like proteins (BDLP). INTRO 126 153 guanylate binding protein-1 protein Recent structural studies indicated that a 'G interface' is typical of dynamin superfamily members, such as dynamin, MxA, the guanylate binding protein-1 (GBP-1), atlastin and the bacterial dynamin-like proteins (BDLP). INTRO 155 160 GBP-1 protein Recent structural studies indicated that a 'G interface' is typical of dynamin superfamily members, such as dynamin, MxA, the guanylate binding protein-1 (GBP-1), atlastin and the bacterial dynamin-like proteins (BDLP). INTRO 163 171 atlastin protein_type Recent structural studies indicated that a 'G interface' is typical of dynamin superfamily members, such as dynamin, MxA, the guanylate binding protein-1 (GBP-1), atlastin and the bacterial dynamin-like proteins (BDLP). INTRO 180 189 bacterial taxonomy_domain Recent structural studies indicated that a 'G interface' is typical of dynamin superfamily members, such as dynamin, MxA, the guanylate binding protein-1 (GBP-1), atlastin and the bacterial dynamin-like proteins (BDLP). INTRO 190 211 dynamin-like proteins protein_type Recent structural studies indicated that a 'G interface' is typical of dynamin superfamily members, such as dynamin, MxA, the guanylate binding protein-1 (GBP-1), atlastin and the bacterial dynamin-like proteins (BDLP). INTRO 213 217 BDLP protein_type Recent structural studies indicated that a 'G interface' is typical of dynamin superfamily members, such as dynamin, MxA, the guanylate binding protein-1 (GBP-1), atlastin and the bacterial dynamin-like proteins (BDLP). INTRO 48 59 G interface site For several of these proteins, formation of the G interface was shown to trigger GTP hydrolysis by inducing rearrangements of catalytic residues in cis. INTRO 81 84 GTP chemical For several of these proteins, formation of the G interface was shown to trigger GTP hydrolysis by inducing rearrangements of catalytic residues in cis. INTRO 3 10 dynamin protein_type In dynamin, the G interface includes residues in the phosphate binding loop, the two switch regions, the 'trans stabilizing loop' and the 'G4 loop'. INTRO 16 27 G interface site In dynamin, the G interface includes residues in the phosphate binding loop, the two switch regions, the 'trans stabilizing loop' and the 'G4 loop'. INTRO 53 75 phosphate binding loop structure_element In dynamin, the G interface includes residues in the phosphate binding loop, the two switch regions, the 'trans stabilizing loop' and the 'G4 loop'. INTRO 85 99 switch regions site In dynamin, the G interface includes residues in the phosphate binding loop, the two switch regions, the 'trans stabilizing loop' and the 'G4 loop'. INTRO 106 128 trans stabilizing loop structure_element In dynamin, the G interface includes residues in the phosphate binding loop, the two switch regions, the 'trans stabilizing loop' and the 'G4 loop'. INTRO 139 146 G4 loop structure_element In dynamin, the G interface includes residues in the phosphate binding loop, the two switch regions, the 'trans stabilizing loop' and the 'G4 loop'. INTRO 4 9 Irga6 protein For Irga6, it was demonstrated that besides residues in the switch I and switch II regions, the 3'-OH group of the ribose participates in this interface. INTRO 60 68 switch I site For Irga6, it was demonstrated that besides residues in the switch I and switch II regions, the 3'-OH group of the ribose participates in this interface. INTRO 73 82 switch II site For Irga6, it was demonstrated that besides residues in the switch I and switch II regions, the 3'-OH group of the ribose participates in this interface. INTRO 143 152 interface site For Irga6, it was demonstrated that besides residues in the switch I and switch II regions, the 3'-OH group of the ribose participates in this interface. INTRO 10 44 signal recognition particle GTPase protein_type Since the signal recognition particle GTPase and its homologous receptor (called FfH and FtsY in bacteria) also employ the 3'-OH ribose group to dimerize in an anti-parallel orientation therefore activating its GTPase, an analogous dimerization model was proposed for Irga6. INTRO 64 72 receptor protein_type Since the signal recognition particle GTPase and its homologous receptor (called FfH and FtsY in bacteria) also employ the 3'-OH ribose group to dimerize in an anti-parallel orientation therefore activating its GTPase, an analogous dimerization model was proposed for Irga6. INTRO 81 84 FfH protein Since the signal recognition particle GTPase and its homologous receptor (called FfH and FtsY in bacteria) also employ the 3'-OH ribose group to dimerize in an anti-parallel orientation therefore activating its GTPase, an analogous dimerization model was proposed for Irga6. INTRO 89 93 FtsY protein Since the signal recognition particle GTPase and its homologous receptor (called FfH and FtsY in bacteria) also employ the 3'-OH ribose group to dimerize in an anti-parallel orientation therefore activating its GTPase, an analogous dimerization model was proposed for Irga6. INTRO 97 105 bacteria taxonomy_domain Since the signal recognition particle GTPase and its homologous receptor (called FfH and FtsY in bacteria) also employ the 3'-OH ribose group to dimerize in an anti-parallel orientation therefore activating its GTPase, an analogous dimerization model was proposed for Irga6. INTRO 145 153 dimerize oligomeric_state Since the signal recognition particle GTPase and its homologous receptor (called FfH and FtsY in bacteria) also employ the 3'-OH ribose group to dimerize in an anti-parallel orientation therefore activating its GTPase, an analogous dimerization model was proposed for Irga6. INTRO 160 173 anti-parallel protein_state Since the signal recognition particle GTPase and its homologous receptor (called FfH and FtsY in bacteria) also employ the 3'-OH ribose group to dimerize in an anti-parallel orientation therefore activating its GTPase, an analogous dimerization model was proposed for Irga6. INTRO 211 217 GTPase protein_type Since the signal recognition particle GTPase and its homologous receptor (called FfH and FtsY in bacteria) also employ the 3'-OH ribose group to dimerize in an anti-parallel orientation therefore activating its GTPase, an analogous dimerization model was proposed for Irga6. INTRO 268 273 Irga6 protein Since the signal recognition particle GTPase and its homologous receptor (called FfH and FtsY in bacteria) also employ the 3'-OH ribose group to dimerize in an anti-parallel orientation therefore activating its GTPase, an analogous dimerization model was proposed for Irga6. INTRO 13 30 crystal structure evidence However, the crystal structure of Irga6 in the presence of the non-hydrolyzable GTP analogue 5'-guanylyl imidodiphosphate (GMPPNP) showed only subtle differences relative to the apo or GDP-bound protein and did not reveal a new dimer interface associated with the GTPase domain. INTRO 34 39 Irga6 protein However, the crystal structure of Irga6 in the presence of the non-hydrolyzable GTP analogue 5'-guanylyl imidodiphosphate (GMPPNP) showed only subtle differences relative to the apo or GDP-bound protein and did not reveal a new dimer interface associated with the GTPase domain. INTRO 47 58 presence of protein_state However, the crystal structure of Irga6 in the presence of the non-hydrolyzable GTP analogue 5'-guanylyl imidodiphosphate (GMPPNP) showed only subtle differences relative to the apo or GDP-bound protein and did not reveal a new dimer interface associated with the GTPase domain. INTRO 80 83 GTP chemical However, the crystal structure of Irga6 in the presence of the non-hydrolyzable GTP analogue 5'-guanylyl imidodiphosphate (GMPPNP) showed only subtle differences relative to the apo or GDP-bound protein and did not reveal a new dimer interface associated with the GTPase domain. INTRO 93 121 5'-guanylyl imidodiphosphate chemical However, the crystal structure of Irga6 in the presence of the non-hydrolyzable GTP analogue 5'-guanylyl imidodiphosphate (GMPPNP) showed only subtle differences relative to the apo or GDP-bound protein and did not reveal a new dimer interface associated with the GTPase domain. INTRO 123 129 GMPPNP chemical However, the crystal structure of Irga6 in the presence of the non-hydrolyzable GTP analogue 5'-guanylyl imidodiphosphate (GMPPNP) showed only subtle differences relative to the apo or GDP-bound protein and did not reveal a new dimer interface associated with the GTPase domain. INTRO 178 181 apo protein_state However, the crystal structure of Irga6 in the presence of the non-hydrolyzable GTP analogue 5'-guanylyl imidodiphosphate (GMPPNP) showed only subtle differences relative to the apo or GDP-bound protein and did not reveal a new dimer interface associated with the GTPase domain. INTRO 185 194 GDP-bound protein_state However, the crystal structure of Irga6 in the presence of the non-hydrolyzable GTP analogue 5'-guanylyl imidodiphosphate (GMPPNP) showed only subtle differences relative to the apo or GDP-bound protein and did not reveal a new dimer interface associated with the GTPase domain. INTRO 228 243 dimer interface site However, the crystal structure of Irga6 in the presence of the non-hydrolyzable GTP analogue 5'-guanylyl imidodiphosphate (GMPPNP) showed only subtle differences relative to the apo or GDP-bound protein and did not reveal a new dimer interface associated with the GTPase domain. INTRO 264 277 GTPase domain structure_element However, the crystal structure of Irga6 in the presence of the non-hydrolyzable GTP analogue 5'-guanylyl imidodiphosphate (GMPPNP) showed only subtle differences relative to the apo or GDP-bound protein and did not reveal a new dimer interface associated with the GTPase domain. INTRO 5 14 structure evidence This structure was obtained by soaking GMPPNP in nucleotide-free crystals of Irga6, an approach which may have interfered with nucleotide-induced domain rearrangements. INTRO 31 38 soaking experimental_method This structure was obtained by soaking GMPPNP in nucleotide-free crystals of Irga6, an approach which may have interfered with nucleotide-induced domain rearrangements. INTRO 39 45 GMPPNP chemical This structure was obtained by soaking GMPPNP in nucleotide-free crystals of Irga6, an approach which may have interfered with nucleotide-induced domain rearrangements. INTRO 49 64 nucleotide-free protein_state This structure was obtained by soaking GMPPNP in nucleotide-free crystals of Irga6, an approach which may have interfered with nucleotide-induced domain rearrangements. INTRO 65 73 crystals evidence This structure was obtained by soaking GMPPNP in nucleotide-free crystals of Irga6, an approach which may have interfered with nucleotide-induced domain rearrangements. INTRO 77 82 Irga6 protein This structure was obtained by soaking GMPPNP in nucleotide-free crystals of Irga6, an approach which may have interfered with nucleotide-induced domain rearrangements. INTRO 41 52 G interface site To clarify the dimerization mode via the G interface, we determined the GMPPNP-bound crystal structure of a non-oligomerizing Irga6 variant. INTRO 57 67 determined experimental_method To clarify the dimerization mode via the G interface, we determined the GMPPNP-bound crystal structure of a non-oligomerizing Irga6 variant. INTRO 72 84 GMPPNP-bound protein_state To clarify the dimerization mode via the G interface, we determined the GMPPNP-bound crystal structure of a non-oligomerizing Irga6 variant. INTRO 85 102 crystal structure evidence To clarify the dimerization mode via the G interface, we determined the GMPPNP-bound crystal structure of a non-oligomerizing Irga6 variant. INTRO 108 125 non-oligomerizing protein_state To clarify the dimerization mode via the G interface, we determined the GMPPNP-bound crystal structure of a non-oligomerizing Irga6 variant. INTRO 126 131 Irga6 protein To clarify the dimerization mode via the G interface, we determined the GMPPNP-bound crystal structure of a non-oligomerizing Irga6 variant. INTRO 132 139 variant protein_state To clarify the dimerization mode via the G interface, we determined the GMPPNP-bound crystal structure of a non-oligomerizing Irga6 variant. INTRO 4 13 structure evidence The structure revealed that Irga6 can dimerize via the G interface in a parallel head-to-head fashion. INTRO 28 33 Irga6 protein The structure revealed that Irga6 can dimerize via the G interface in a parallel head-to-head fashion. INTRO 38 46 dimerize oligomeric_state The structure revealed that Irga6 can dimerize via the G interface in a parallel head-to-head fashion. INTRO 55 66 G interface site The structure revealed that Irga6 can dimerize via the G interface in a parallel head-to-head fashion. INTRO 72 93 parallel head-to-head protein_state The structure revealed that Irga6 can dimerize via the G interface in a parallel head-to-head fashion. INTRO 24 32 parallel protein_state Our data suggest that a parallel dimerization mode may be a unifying feature in all dynamin and septin superfamily proteins. INTRO 84 91 dynamin protein_type Our data suggest that a parallel dimerization mode may be a unifying feature in all dynamin and septin superfamily proteins. INTRO 96 102 septin protein_type Our data suggest that a parallel dimerization mode may be a unifying feature in all dynamin and septin superfamily proteins. INTRO 32 37 Irga6 protein "Previous results indicated that Irga6 mutations in a loosely defined surface region (the ""secondary patch""), which is distant from the G-interface and only slightly overlapping with the backside interface (see below), individually reduced GTP-dependent oligomerization." RESULTS 38 47 mutations experimental_method "Previous results indicated that Irga6 mutations in a loosely defined surface region (the ""secondary patch""), which is distant from the G-interface and only slightly overlapping with the backside interface (see below), individually reduced GTP-dependent oligomerization." RESULTS 69 83 surface region site "Previous results indicated that Irga6 mutations in a loosely defined surface region (the ""secondary patch""), which is distant from the G-interface and only slightly overlapping with the backside interface (see below), individually reduced GTP-dependent oligomerization." RESULTS 90 105 secondary patch site "Previous results indicated that Irga6 mutations in a loosely defined surface region (the ""secondary patch""), which is distant from the G-interface and only slightly overlapping with the backside interface (see below), individually reduced GTP-dependent oligomerization." RESULTS 135 146 G-interface site "Previous results indicated that Irga6 mutations in a loosely defined surface region (the ""secondary patch""), which is distant from the G-interface and only slightly overlapping with the backside interface (see below), individually reduced GTP-dependent oligomerization." RESULTS 186 204 backside interface site "Previous results indicated that Irga6 mutations in a loosely defined surface region (the ""secondary patch""), which is distant from the G-interface and only slightly overlapping with the backside interface (see below), individually reduced GTP-dependent oligomerization." RESULTS 239 242 GTP chemical "Previous results indicated that Irga6 mutations in a loosely defined surface region (the ""secondary patch""), which is distant from the G-interface and only slightly overlapping with the backside interface (see below), individually reduced GTP-dependent oligomerization." RESULTS 2 40 combination of four of these mutations experimental_method A combination of four of these mutations (R31E, K32E, K176E, and K246E) essentially eliminated GTP-dependent assembly (Additional file 1: Figure S1) and allowed crystallization of Irga6 in the presence of GMPPNP. RESULTS 42 46 R31E mutant A combination of four of these mutations (R31E, K32E, K176E, and K246E) essentially eliminated GTP-dependent assembly (Additional file 1: Figure S1) and allowed crystallization of Irga6 in the presence of GMPPNP. RESULTS 48 52 K32E mutant A combination of four of these mutations (R31E, K32E, K176E, and K246E) essentially eliminated GTP-dependent assembly (Additional file 1: Figure S1) and allowed crystallization of Irga6 in the presence of GMPPNP. RESULTS 54 59 K176E mutant A combination of four of these mutations (R31E, K32E, K176E, and K246E) essentially eliminated GTP-dependent assembly (Additional file 1: Figure S1) and allowed crystallization of Irga6 in the presence of GMPPNP. RESULTS 65 70 K246E mutant A combination of four of these mutations (R31E, K32E, K176E, and K246E) essentially eliminated GTP-dependent assembly (Additional file 1: Figure S1) and allowed crystallization of Irga6 in the presence of GMPPNP. RESULTS 84 94 eliminated protein_state A combination of four of these mutations (R31E, K32E, K176E, and K246E) essentially eliminated GTP-dependent assembly (Additional file 1: Figure S1) and allowed crystallization of Irga6 in the presence of GMPPNP. RESULTS 95 98 GTP chemical A combination of four of these mutations (R31E, K32E, K176E, and K246E) essentially eliminated GTP-dependent assembly (Additional file 1: Figure S1) and allowed crystallization of Irga6 in the presence of GMPPNP. RESULTS 161 176 crystallization experimental_method A combination of four of these mutations (R31E, K32E, K176E, and K246E) essentially eliminated GTP-dependent assembly (Additional file 1: Figure S1) and allowed crystallization of Irga6 in the presence of GMPPNP. RESULTS 180 185 Irga6 protein A combination of four of these mutations (R31E, K32E, K176E, and K246E) essentially eliminated GTP-dependent assembly (Additional file 1: Figure S1) and allowed crystallization of Irga6 in the presence of GMPPNP. RESULTS 193 204 presence of protein_state A combination of four of these mutations (R31E, K32E, K176E, and K246E) essentially eliminated GTP-dependent assembly (Additional file 1: Figure S1) and allowed crystallization of Irga6 in the presence of GMPPNP. RESULTS 205 211 GMPPNP chemical A combination of four of these mutations (R31E, K32E, K176E, and K246E) essentially eliminated GTP-dependent assembly (Additional file 1: Figure S1) and allowed crystallization of Irga6 in the presence of GMPPNP. RESULTS 0 8 Crystals evidence Crystals diffracted to 3.2 Å resolution and displayed one exceptionally long unit cell axis of 1289 Å (Additional file 1: Table S1). RESULTS 4 13 structure evidence The structure was solved by molecular replacement and refined to Rwork/Rfree of 29.7 %/31.7 % (Additional file 1: Table S2). RESULTS 28 49 molecular replacement experimental_method The structure was solved by molecular replacement and refined to Rwork/Rfree of 29.7 %/31.7 % (Additional file 1: Table S2). RESULTS 65 70 Rwork evidence The structure was solved by molecular replacement and refined to Rwork/Rfree of 29.7 %/31.7 % (Additional file 1: Table S2). RESULTS 71 76 Rfree evidence The structure was solved by molecular replacement and refined to Rwork/Rfree of 29.7 %/31.7 % (Additional file 1: Table S2). RESULTS 36 41 Irga6 protein The asymmetric unit contained seven Irga6 molecules that were arranged in a helical pattern along the long cell axis (Additional file 1: Figure S2). RESULTS 0 9 Structure evidence Structure of the Irga6 dimer. FIG 17 22 Irga6 protein Structure of the Irga6 dimer. FIG 23 28 dimer oligomeric_state Structure of the Irga6 dimer. FIG 47 52 mouse taxonomy_domain a Schematic view of the domain architecture of mouse Irga6. FIG 53 58 Irga6 protein a Schematic view of the domain architecture of mouse Irga6. FIG 36 41 Irga6 protein b Ribbon-type representation of the Irga6 dimer. FIG 42 47 dimer oligomeric_state b Ribbon-type representation of the Irga6 dimer. FIG 19 23 Mg2+ chemical The nucleotide and Mg2+ ion (green) are shown in sphere representation. FIG 4 17 GTPase domain structure_element The GTPase domain dimer is boxed. FIG 18 23 dimer oligomeric_state The GTPase domain dimer is boxed. FIG 70 83 GTPase domain structure_element Secondary structure was numbered according to ref.. c Top view on the GTPase domain dimer. FIG 84 89 dimer oligomeric_state Secondary structure was numbered according to ref.. c Top view on the GTPase domain dimer. FIG 23 36 contact sites site d Magnification of the contact sites. FIG 2 15 Superposition experimental_method e Superposition of different switch I conformations in the asymmetric unit; the same colors as in Additional file 1: Figure S2 are used for the switch I regions of the individual subunits. FIG 29 37 switch I site e Superposition of different switch I conformations in the asymmetric unit; the same colors as in Additional file 1: Figure S2 are used for the switch I regions of the individual subunits. FIG 144 152 switch I site e Superposition of different switch I conformations in the asymmetric unit; the same colors as in Additional file 1: Figure S2 are used for the switch I regions of the individual subunits. FIG 0 8 Switch I site Switch I residues of subunit A (yellow) involved in ribose binding are labelled and shown in stick representation. FIG 29 30 A structure_element Switch I residues of subunit A (yellow) involved in ribose binding are labelled and shown in stick representation. FIG 0 5 Irga6 protein Irga6 immunity-related GTPase 6 FIG 6 31 immunity-related GTPase 6 protein Irga6 immunity-related GTPase 6 FIG 11 18 dynamin protein_type Like other dynamin superfamily members, the GTPase domain of Irga6 comprises a canonical GTPase domain fold, with a central β-sheet surrounded by helices on both sides (Fig. 1a-c). RESULTS 44 57 GTPase domain structure_element Like other dynamin superfamily members, the GTPase domain of Irga6 comprises a canonical GTPase domain fold, with a central β-sheet surrounded by helices on both sides (Fig. 1a-c). RESULTS 61 66 Irga6 protein Like other dynamin superfamily members, the GTPase domain of Irga6 comprises a canonical GTPase domain fold, with a central β-sheet surrounded by helices on both sides (Fig. 1a-c). RESULTS 89 102 GTPase domain structure_element Like other dynamin superfamily members, the GTPase domain of Irga6 comprises a canonical GTPase domain fold, with a central β-sheet surrounded by helices on both sides (Fig. 1a-c). RESULTS 124 131 β-sheet structure_element Like other dynamin superfamily members, the GTPase domain of Irga6 comprises a canonical GTPase domain fold, with a central β-sheet surrounded by helices on both sides (Fig. 1a-c). RESULTS 146 153 helices structure_element Like other dynamin superfamily members, the GTPase domain of Irga6 comprises a canonical GTPase domain fold, with a central β-sheet surrounded by helices on both sides (Fig. 1a-c). RESULTS 4 18 helical domain structure_element The helical domain is a bipartite structure composed of helices αA-C at the N-terminus and helix αF-L at the C-terminus of the GTPase domain. RESULTS 56 63 helices structure_element The helical domain is a bipartite structure composed of helices αA-C at the N-terminus and helix αF-L at the C-terminus of the GTPase domain. RESULTS 64 68 αA-C structure_element The helical domain is a bipartite structure composed of helices αA-C at the N-terminus and helix αF-L at the C-terminus of the GTPase domain. RESULTS 91 96 helix structure_element The helical domain is a bipartite structure composed of helices αA-C at the N-terminus and helix αF-L at the C-terminus of the GTPase domain. RESULTS 97 101 αF-L structure_element The helical domain is a bipartite structure composed of helices αA-C at the N-terminus and helix αF-L at the C-terminus of the GTPase domain. RESULTS 127 140 GTPase domain structure_element The helical domain is a bipartite structure composed of helices αA-C at the N-terminus and helix αF-L at the C-terminus of the GTPase domain. RESULTS 89 116 root mean square deviations evidence Overall, the seven molecules in the asymmetric unit are very similar to each other, with root mean square deviations (rmsd) ranging from 0.32 – 0.45 Å over all Cα atoms. RESULTS 118 122 rmsd evidence Overall, the seven molecules in the asymmetric unit are very similar to each other, with root mean square deviations (rmsd) ranging from 0.32 – 0.45 Å over all Cα atoms. RESULTS 4 14 structures evidence The structures of the seven molecules also agree well with the previously determined structure of native GMPPNP-bound Irga6 (PDB: 1TQ6; rmsd of 1.00-1.13 Å over all Cα atoms). RESULTS 85 94 structure evidence The structures of the seven molecules also agree well with the previously determined structure of native GMPPNP-bound Irga6 (PDB: 1TQ6; rmsd of 1.00-1.13 Å over all Cα atoms). RESULTS 98 104 native protein_state The structures of the seven molecules also agree well with the previously determined structure of native GMPPNP-bound Irga6 (PDB: 1TQ6; rmsd of 1.00-1.13 Å over all Cα atoms). RESULTS 105 117 GMPPNP-bound protein_state The structures of the seven molecules also agree well with the previously determined structure of native GMPPNP-bound Irga6 (PDB: 1TQ6; rmsd of 1.00-1.13 Å over all Cα atoms). RESULTS 118 123 Irga6 protein The structures of the seven molecules also agree well with the previously determined structure of native GMPPNP-bound Irga6 (PDB: 1TQ6; rmsd of 1.00-1.13 Å over all Cα atoms). RESULTS 136 140 rmsd evidence The structures of the seven molecules also agree well with the previously determined structure of native GMPPNP-bound Irga6 (PDB: 1TQ6; rmsd of 1.00-1.13 Å over all Cα atoms). RESULTS 10 15 Irga6 protein The seven Irga6 molecules in the asymmetric unit form various higher order contacts in the crystals. RESULTS 91 99 crystals evidence The seven Irga6 molecules in the asymmetric unit form various higher order contacts in the crystals. RESULTS 42 50 dimerize oligomeric_state Within the asymmetric unit, six molecules dimerize via the symmetric backside dimer interface (buried surface area 930 Å2), and the remaining seventh molecule forms the same type of interaction with its symmetry mate of the adjacent asymmetric unit (Additional file 1: Figure S2a, b, Figure S3). RESULTS 69 93 backside dimer interface site Within the asymmetric unit, six molecules dimerize via the symmetric backside dimer interface (buried surface area 930 Å2), and the remaining seventh molecule forms the same type of interaction with its symmetry mate of the adjacent asymmetric unit (Additional file 1: Figure S2a, b, Figure S3). RESULTS 35 44 mutations experimental_method This indicates that the introduced mutations in the secondary patch, from which only Lys176 is part of the backside interface, do, in fact, not prevent this interaction. RESULTS 52 67 secondary patch site This indicates that the introduced mutations in the secondary patch, from which only Lys176 is part of the backside interface, do, in fact, not prevent this interaction. RESULTS 85 91 Lys176 residue_name_number This indicates that the introduced mutations in the secondary patch, from which only Lys176 is part of the backside interface, do, in fact, not prevent this interaction. RESULTS 107 125 backside interface site This indicates that the introduced mutations in the secondary patch, from which only Lys176 is part of the backside interface, do, in fact, not prevent this interaction. RESULTS 8 26 assembly interface site Another assembly interface with a buried surface area of 450 Å2, which we call the “tertiary patch”, was formed via two interaction sites in the helical domains (Additional file 1: Figure S2c, d, S3). RESULTS 84 98 tertiary patch site Another assembly interface with a buried surface area of 450 Å2, which we call the “tertiary patch”, was formed via two interaction sites in the helical domains (Additional file 1: Figure S2c, d, S3). RESULTS 120 137 interaction sites site Another assembly interface with a buried surface area of 450 Å2, which we call the “tertiary patch”, was formed via two interaction sites in the helical domains (Additional file 1: Figure S2c, d, S3). RESULTS 145 160 helical domains structure_element Another assembly interface with a buried surface area of 450 Å2, which we call the “tertiary patch”, was formed via two interaction sites in the helical domains (Additional file 1: Figure S2c, d, S3). RESULTS 8 17 interface site In this interface, helices αK from two adjacent molecules form a hydrogen bonding network involving residues 373-376. RESULTS 19 26 helices structure_element In this interface, helices αK from two adjacent molecules form a hydrogen bonding network involving residues 373-376. RESULTS 27 29 αK structure_element In this interface, helices αK from two adjacent molecules form a hydrogen bonding network involving residues 373-376. RESULTS 65 89 hydrogen bonding network bond_interaction In this interface, helices αK from two adjacent molecules form a hydrogen bonding network involving residues 373-376. RESULTS 109 116 373-376 residue_range In this interface, helices αK from two adjacent molecules form a hydrogen bonding network involving residues 373-376. RESULTS 26 33 helices structure_element Furthermore, two adjacent helices αA form hydrophobic contacts. RESULTS 34 36 αA structure_element Furthermore, two adjacent helices αA form hydrophobic contacts. RESULTS 42 62 hydrophobic contacts bond_interaction Furthermore, two adjacent helices αA form hydrophobic contacts. RESULTS 33 48 double mutation protein_state It was previously shown that the double mutation L372R/A373R did not prevent GTP-induced assembly, so there is currently no evidence supporting an involvement of this interface in higher-order oligomerization. RESULTS 49 54 L372R mutant It was previously shown that the double mutation L372R/A373R did not prevent GTP-induced assembly, so there is currently no evidence supporting an involvement of this interface in higher-order oligomerization. RESULTS 55 60 A373R mutant It was previously shown that the double mutation L372R/A373R did not prevent GTP-induced assembly, so there is currently no evidence supporting an involvement of this interface in higher-order oligomerization. RESULTS 77 80 GTP chemical It was previously shown that the double mutation L372R/A373R did not prevent GTP-induced assembly, so there is currently no evidence supporting an involvement of this interface in higher-order oligomerization. RESULTS 167 176 interface site It was previously shown that the double mutation L372R/A373R did not prevent GTP-induced assembly, so there is currently no evidence supporting an involvement of this interface in higher-order oligomerization. RESULTS 21 22 A structure_element Strikingly, molecule A of one asymmetric unit assembled with an equivalent molecule of the adjacent asymmetric unit via the G-interface in a symmetric parallel fashion via a 470 Å2 interface. RESULTS 124 135 G-interface site Strikingly, molecule A of one asymmetric unit assembled with an equivalent molecule of the adjacent asymmetric unit via the G-interface in a symmetric parallel fashion via a 470 Å2 interface. RESULTS 151 159 parallel protein_state Strikingly, molecule A of one asymmetric unit assembled with an equivalent molecule of the adjacent asymmetric unit via the G-interface in a symmetric parallel fashion via a 470 Å2 interface. RESULTS 27 43 butterfly-shaped protein_state This assembly results in a butterfly-shaped Irga6 dimer in which the helical domains protrude in parallel orientations (Fig. 1b, Additional file 1: Figure S3). RESULTS 44 49 Irga6 protein This assembly results in a butterfly-shaped Irga6 dimer in which the helical domains protrude in parallel orientations (Fig. 1b, Additional file 1: Figure S3). RESULTS 50 55 dimer oligomeric_state This assembly results in a butterfly-shaped Irga6 dimer in which the helical domains protrude in parallel orientations (Fig. 1b, Additional file 1: Figure S3). RESULTS 69 84 helical domains structure_element This assembly results in a butterfly-shaped Irga6 dimer in which the helical domains protrude in parallel orientations (Fig. 1b, Additional file 1: Figure S3). RESULTS 97 105 parallel protein_state This assembly results in a butterfly-shaped Irga6 dimer in which the helical domains protrude in parallel orientations (Fig. 1b, Additional file 1: Figure S3). RESULTS 84 95 G interface site In contrast, the other six molecules in the asymmetric unit do not assemble via the G interface. RESULTS 4 15 G interface site The G interface in molecule A can be subdivided into three distinct contact sites (Fig. 1c, d). RESULTS 68 81 contact sites site The G interface in molecule A can be subdivided into three distinct contact sites (Fig. 1c, d). RESULTS 0 14 Contact site I site Contact site I is formed between R159 and K161 in the trans stabilizing loops, and S132 in the switch II regions of the opposing molecules. RESULTS 33 37 R159 residue_name_number Contact site I is formed between R159 and K161 in the trans stabilizing loops, and S132 in the switch II regions of the opposing molecules. RESULTS 42 46 K161 residue_name_number Contact site I is formed between R159 and K161 in the trans stabilizing loops, and S132 in the switch II regions of the opposing molecules. RESULTS 54 77 trans stabilizing loops structure_element Contact site I is formed between R159 and K161 in the trans stabilizing loops, and S132 in the switch II regions of the opposing molecules. RESULTS 83 87 S132 residue_name_number Contact site I is formed between R159 and K161 in the trans stabilizing loops, and S132 in the switch II regions of the opposing molecules. RESULTS 95 104 switch II site Contact site I is formed between R159 and K161 in the trans stabilizing loops, and S132 in the switch II regions of the opposing molecules. RESULTS 0 15 Contact site II site Contact site II features polar and hydrophobic interactions formed by switch I (V104, V107) with a helix following the guanine specificity motif (G4 helix, K184 and S187) and the trans stabilizing loop (T158) of the opposing GTPase domain. RESULTS 25 59 polar and hydrophobic interactions bond_interaction Contact site II features polar and hydrophobic interactions formed by switch I (V104, V107) with a helix following the guanine specificity motif (G4 helix, K184 and S187) and the trans stabilizing loop (T158) of the opposing GTPase domain. RESULTS 70 78 switch I site Contact site II features polar and hydrophobic interactions formed by switch I (V104, V107) with a helix following the guanine specificity motif (G4 helix, K184 and S187) and the trans stabilizing loop (T158) of the opposing GTPase domain. RESULTS 80 84 V104 residue_name_number Contact site II features polar and hydrophobic interactions formed by switch I (V104, V107) with a helix following the guanine specificity motif (G4 helix, K184 and S187) and the trans stabilizing loop (T158) of the opposing GTPase domain. RESULTS 86 90 V107 residue_name_number Contact site II features polar and hydrophobic interactions formed by switch I (V104, V107) with a helix following the guanine specificity motif (G4 helix, K184 and S187) and the trans stabilizing loop (T158) of the opposing GTPase domain. RESULTS 99 104 helix structure_element Contact site II features polar and hydrophobic interactions formed by switch I (V104, V107) with a helix following the guanine specificity motif (G4 helix, K184 and S187) and the trans stabilizing loop (T158) of the opposing GTPase domain. RESULTS 119 144 guanine specificity motif structure_element Contact site II features polar and hydrophobic interactions formed by switch I (V104, V107) with a helix following the guanine specificity motif (G4 helix, K184 and S187) and the trans stabilizing loop (T158) of the opposing GTPase domain. RESULTS 146 154 G4 helix structure_element Contact site II features polar and hydrophobic interactions formed by switch I (V104, V107) with a helix following the guanine specificity motif (G4 helix, K184 and S187) and the trans stabilizing loop (T158) of the opposing GTPase domain. RESULTS 156 160 K184 residue_name_number Contact site II features polar and hydrophobic interactions formed by switch I (V104, V107) with a helix following the guanine specificity motif (G4 helix, K184 and S187) and the trans stabilizing loop (T158) of the opposing GTPase domain. RESULTS 165 169 S187 residue_name_number Contact site II features polar and hydrophobic interactions formed by switch I (V104, V107) with a helix following the guanine specificity motif (G4 helix, K184 and S187) and the trans stabilizing loop (T158) of the opposing GTPase domain. RESULTS 179 201 trans stabilizing loop structure_element Contact site II features polar and hydrophobic interactions formed by switch I (V104, V107) with a helix following the guanine specificity motif (G4 helix, K184 and S187) and the trans stabilizing loop (T158) of the opposing GTPase domain. RESULTS 203 207 T158 residue_name_number Contact site II features polar and hydrophobic interactions formed by switch I (V104, V107) with a helix following the guanine specificity motif (G4 helix, K184 and S187) and the trans stabilizing loop (T158) of the opposing GTPase domain. RESULTS 225 238 GTPase domain structure_element Contact site II features polar and hydrophobic interactions formed by switch I (V104, V107) with a helix following the guanine specificity motif (G4 helix, K184 and S187) and the trans stabilizing loop (T158) of the opposing GTPase domain. RESULTS 3 19 contact site III site In contact site III, G103 of switch I interacts via its main chain nitrogen with the exocyclic 2’-OH and 3’-OH groups of the opposing ribose in trans, whereas the two opposing exocyclic 3’-OH group of the ribose form hydrogen bonds with each other. RESULTS 21 25 G103 residue_name_number In contact site III, G103 of switch I interacts via its main chain nitrogen with the exocyclic 2’-OH and 3’-OH groups of the opposing ribose in trans, whereas the two opposing exocyclic 3’-OH group of the ribose form hydrogen bonds with each other. RESULTS 29 37 switch I site In contact site III, G103 of switch I interacts via its main chain nitrogen with the exocyclic 2’-OH and 3’-OH groups of the opposing ribose in trans, whereas the two opposing exocyclic 3’-OH group of the ribose form hydrogen bonds with each other. RESULTS 134 140 ribose chemical In contact site III, G103 of switch I interacts via its main chain nitrogen with the exocyclic 2’-OH and 3’-OH groups of the opposing ribose in trans, whereas the two opposing exocyclic 3’-OH group of the ribose form hydrogen bonds with each other. RESULTS 205 211 ribose chemical In contact site III, G103 of switch I interacts via its main chain nitrogen with the exocyclic 2’-OH and 3’-OH groups of the opposing ribose in trans, whereas the two opposing exocyclic 3’-OH group of the ribose form hydrogen bonds with each other. RESULTS 217 231 hydrogen bonds bond_interaction In contact site III, G103 of switch I interacts via its main chain nitrogen with the exocyclic 2’-OH and 3’-OH groups of the opposing ribose in trans, whereas the two opposing exocyclic 3’-OH group of the ribose form hydrogen bonds with each other. RESULTS 8 14 ribose chemical Via the ribose contact, switch I is pulled towards the opposing nucleotide (Fig. 1e). RESULTS 24 32 switch I site Via the ribose contact, switch I is pulled towards the opposing nucleotide (Fig. 1e). RESULTS 64 74 nucleotide chemical Via the ribose contact, switch I is pulled towards the opposing nucleotide (Fig. 1e). RESULTS 9 13 E106 residue_name_number In turn, E106 of switch I reorients towards the nucleotide and now participates in the coordination of the Mg2+ ion (Fig. 1e, Additional file 1: Figure S4). RESULTS 17 25 switch I site In turn, E106 of switch I reorients towards the nucleotide and now participates in the coordination of the Mg2+ ion (Fig. 1e, Additional file 1: Figure S4). RESULTS 48 58 nucleotide chemical In turn, E106 of switch I reorients towards the nucleotide and now participates in the coordination of the Mg2+ ion (Fig. 1e, Additional file 1: Figure S4). RESULTS 87 102 coordination of bond_interaction In turn, E106 of switch I reorients towards the nucleotide and now participates in the coordination of the Mg2+ ion (Fig. 1e, Additional file 1: Figure S4). RESULTS 107 111 Mg2+ chemical In turn, E106 of switch I reorients towards the nucleotide and now participates in the coordination of the Mg2+ ion (Fig. 1e, Additional file 1: Figure S4). RESULTS 0 4 E106 residue_name_number E106 was previously shown to be essential for catalysis, and the observed interactions in contact site III explain how dimerization via the ribose is directly coupled to the activation of GTP hydrolysis. RESULTS 90 106 contact site III site E106 was previously shown to be essential for catalysis, and the observed interactions in contact site III explain how dimerization via the ribose is directly coupled to the activation of GTP hydrolysis. RESULTS 140 146 ribose chemical E106 was previously shown to be essential for catalysis, and the observed interactions in contact site III explain how dimerization via the ribose is directly coupled to the activation of GTP hydrolysis. RESULTS 188 191 GTP chemical E106 was previously shown to be essential for catalysis, and the observed interactions in contact site III explain how dimerization via the ribose is directly coupled to the activation of GTP hydrolysis. RESULTS 4 15 G interface site The G interface is in full agreement with previously published biochemical data that indicate crucial roles of E77, G103, E106, S132, R159, K161, K162, D164, N191, and K196 for oligomerization and oligomerization-induced GTP hydrolysis. RESULTS 111 114 E77 residue_name_number The G interface is in full agreement with previously published biochemical data that indicate crucial roles of E77, G103, E106, S132, R159, K161, K162, D164, N191, and K196 for oligomerization and oligomerization-induced GTP hydrolysis. RESULTS 116 120 G103 residue_name_number The G interface is in full agreement with previously published biochemical data that indicate crucial roles of E77, G103, E106, S132, R159, K161, K162, D164, N191, and K196 for oligomerization and oligomerization-induced GTP hydrolysis. RESULTS 122 126 E106 residue_name_number The G interface is in full agreement with previously published biochemical data that indicate crucial roles of E77, G103, E106, S132, R159, K161, K162, D164, N191, and K196 for oligomerization and oligomerization-induced GTP hydrolysis. RESULTS 128 132 S132 residue_name_number The G interface is in full agreement with previously published biochemical data that indicate crucial roles of E77, G103, E106, S132, R159, K161, K162, D164, N191, and K196 for oligomerization and oligomerization-induced GTP hydrolysis. RESULTS 134 138 R159 residue_name_number The G interface is in full agreement with previously published biochemical data that indicate crucial roles of E77, G103, E106, S132, R159, K161, K162, D164, N191, and K196 for oligomerization and oligomerization-induced GTP hydrolysis. RESULTS 140 144 K161 residue_name_number The G interface is in full agreement with previously published biochemical data that indicate crucial roles of E77, G103, E106, S132, R159, K161, K162, D164, N191, and K196 for oligomerization and oligomerization-induced GTP hydrolysis. RESULTS 146 150 K162 residue_name_number The G interface is in full agreement with previously published biochemical data that indicate crucial roles of E77, G103, E106, S132, R159, K161, K162, D164, N191, and K196 for oligomerization and oligomerization-induced GTP hydrolysis. RESULTS 152 156 D164 residue_name_number The G interface is in full agreement with previously published biochemical data that indicate crucial roles of E77, G103, E106, S132, R159, K161, K162, D164, N191, and K196 for oligomerization and oligomerization-induced GTP hydrolysis. RESULTS 158 162 N191 residue_name_number The G interface is in full agreement with previously published biochemical data that indicate crucial roles of E77, G103, E106, S132, R159, K161, K162, D164, N191, and K196 for oligomerization and oligomerization-induced GTP hydrolysis. RESULTS 168 172 K196 residue_name_number The G interface is in full agreement with previously published biochemical data that indicate crucial roles of E77, G103, E106, S132, R159, K161, K162, D164, N191, and K196 for oligomerization and oligomerization-induced GTP hydrolysis. RESULTS 221 224 GTP chemical The G interface is in full agreement with previously published biochemical data that indicate crucial roles of E77, G103, E106, S132, R159, K161, K162, D164, N191, and K196 for oligomerization and oligomerization-induced GTP hydrolysis. RESULTS 56 60 G103 residue_name_number All of these residues directly participate in contacts (G103, S132, R159, and K161) or are in direct vicinity to the interface (E77, E106, K162, D164, and N191). RESULTS 62 66 S132 residue_name_number All of these residues directly participate in contacts (G103, S132, R159, and K161) or are in direct vicinity to the interface (E77, E106, K162, D164, and N191). RESULTS 68 72 R159 residue_name_number All of these residues directly participate in contacts (G103, S132, R159, and K161) or are in direct vicinity to the interface (E77, E106, K162, D164, and N191). RESULTS 78 82 K161 residue_name_number All of these residues directly participate in contacts (G103, S132, R159, and K161) or are in direct vicinity to the interface (E77, E106, K162, D164, and N191). RESULTS 117 126 interface site All of these residues directly participate in contacts (G103, S132, R159, and K161) or are in direct vicinity to the interface (E77, E106, K162, D164, and N191). RESULTS 128 131 E77 residue_name_number All of these residues directly participate in contacts (G103, S132, R159, and K161) or are in direct vicinity to the interface (E77, E106, K162, D164, and N191). RESULTS 133 137 E106 residue_name_number All of these residues directly participate in contacts (G103, S132, R159, and K161) or are in direct vicinity to the interface (E77, E106, K162, D164, and N191). RESULTS 139 143 K162 residue_name_number All of these residues directly participate in contacts (G103, S132, R159, and K161) or are in direct vicinity to the interface (E77, E106, K162, D164, and N191). RESULTS 145 149 D164 residue_name_number All of these residues directly participate in contacts (G103, S132, R159, and K161) or are in direct vicinity to the interface (E77, E106, K162, D164, and N191). RESULTS 155 159 N191 residue_name_number All of these residues directly participate in contacts (G103, S132, R159, and K161) or are in direct vicinity to the interface (E77, E106, K162, D164, and N191). RESULTS 9 12 E77 residue_name_number Residues E77, K162, and D164 appear to orient the trans stabilizing loop which is involved in interface formation in contact site II. RESULTS 14 18 K162 residue_name_number Residues E77, K162, and D164 appear to orient the trans stabilizing loop which is involved in interface formation in contact site II. RESULTS 24 28 D164 residue_name_number Residues E77, K162, and D164 appear to orient the trans stabilizing loop which is involved in interface formation in contact site II. RESULTS 50 72 trans stabilizing loop structure_element Residues E77, K162, and D164 appear to orient the trans stabilizing loop which is involved in interface formation in contact site II. RESULTS 94 103 interface site Residues E77, K162, and D164 appear to orient the trans stabilizing loop which is involved in interface formation in contact site II. RESULTS 117 132 contact site II site Residues E77, K162, and D164 appear to orient the trans stabilizing loop which is involved in interface formation in contact site II. RESULTS 27 40 anti-parallel protein_state In the earlier model of an anti-parallel G interface, it was not possible to position the side chain of R159 to avoid steric conflict. RESULTS 41 52 G interface site In the earlier model of an anti-parallel G interface, it was not possible to position the side chain of R159 to avoid steric conflict. RESULTS 104 108 R159 residue_name_number In the earlier model of an anti-parallel G interface, it was not possible to position the side chain of R159 to avoid steric conflict. RESULTS 15 24 structure evidence In the present structure, the side-chain of R159 projects laterally along the G interface and, therefore, does not cause a steric conflict. RESULTS 44 48 R159 residue_name_number In the present structure, the side-chain of R159 projects laterally along the G interface and, therefore, does not cause a steric conflict. RESULTS 78 89 G interface site In the present structure, the side-chain of R159 projects laterally along the G interface and, therefore, does not cause a steric conflict. RESULTS 38 49 G interface site A conserved dimerization mode via the G interface in dynamin and septin GTPases. FIG 53 60 dynamin protein_type A conserved dimerization mode via the G interface in dynamin and septin GTPases. FIG 65 79 septin GTPases protein_type A conserved dimerization mode via the G interface in dynamin and septin GTPases. FIG 32 40 parallel protein_state The overall architecture of the parallel GTPase domain dimer of Irga6 is related to that of other dynamin and septin superfamily proteins. FIG 41 54 GTPase domain structure_element The overall architecture of the parallel GTPase domain dimer of Irga6 is related to that of other dynamin and septin superfamily proteins. FIG 55 60 dimer oligomeric_state The overall architecture of the parallel GTPase domain dimer of Irga6 is related to that of other dynamin and septin superfamily proteins. FIG 64 69 Irga6 protein The overall architecture of the parallel GTPase domain dimer of Irga6 is related to that of other dynamin and septin superfamily proteins. FIG 98 105 dynamin protein_type The overall architecture of the parallel GTPase domain dimer of Irga6 is related to that of other dynamin and septin superfamily proteins. FIG 110 116 septin protein_type The overall architecture of the parallel GTPase domain dimer of Irga6 is related to that of other dynamin and septin superfamily proteins. FIG 14 24 structures evidence The following structures are shown in cylinder representations, in similar orientations of their GTPase domains: a the GMPPNP-bound Irga6 dimer, b the GDP-AlF4 --bound dynamin 1 GTPase-minimal BSE construct [pdb 2X2E], c the GDP-bound atlastin 1 dimer [pdb 3Q5E], d the GDP-AlF3- bound GBP1 GTPase domain dimer [pdb 2B92], e the BDLP dimer bound to GDP [pdb 2J68] and f the GTP-bound GIMAP2 dimer [pdb 2XTN]. FIG 97 111 GTPase domains structure_element The following structures are shown in cylinder representations, in similar orientations of their GTPase domains: a the GMPPNP-bound Irga6 dimer, b the GDP-AlF4 --bound dynamin 1 GTPase-minimal BSE construct [pdb 2X2E], c the GDP-bound atlastin 1 dimer [pdb 3Q5E], d the GDP-AlF3- bound GBP1 GTPase domain dimer [pdb 2B92], e the BDLP dimer bound to GDP [pdb 2J68] and f the GTP-bound GIMAP2 dimer [pdb 2XTN]. FIG 119 131 GMPPNP-bound protein_state The following structures are shown in cylinder representations, in similar orientations of their GTPase domains: a the GMPPNP-bound Irga6 dimer, b the GDP-AlF4 --bound dynamin 1 GTPase-minimal BSE construct [pdb 2X2E], c the GDP-bound atlastin 1 dimer [pdb 3Q5E], d the GDP-AlF3- bound GBP1 GTPase domain dimer [pdb 2B92], e the BDLP dimer bound to GDP [pdb 2J68] and f the GTP-bound GIMAP2 dimer [pdb 2XTN]. FIG 132 137 Irga6 protein The following structures are shown in cylinder representations, in similar orientations of their GTPase domains: a the GMPPNP-bound Irga6 dimer, b the GDP-AlF4 --bound dynamin 1 GTPase-minimal BSE construct [pdb 2X2E], c the GDP-bound atlastin 1 dimer [pdb 3Q5E], d the GDP-AlF3- bound GBP1 GTPase domain dimer [pdb 2B92], e the BDLP dimer bound to GDP [pdb 2J68] and f the GTP-bound GIMAP2 dimer [pdb 2XTN]. FIG 138 143 dimer oligomeric_state The following structures are shown in cylinder representations, in similar orientations of their GTPase domains: a the GMPPNP-bound Irga6 dimer, b the GDP-AlF4 --bound dynamin 1 GTPase-minimal BSE construct [pdb 2X2E], c the GDP-bound atlastin 1 dimer [pdb 3Q5E], d the GDP-AlF3- bound GBP1 GTPase domain dimer [pdb 2B92], e the BDLP dimer bound to GDP [pdb 2J68] and f the GTP-bound GIMAP2 dimer [pdb 2XTN]. FIG 168 177 dynamin 1 protein The following structures are shown in cylinder representations, in similar orientations of their GTPase domains: a the GMPPNP-bound Irga6 dimer, b the GDP-AlF4 --bound dynamin 1 GTPase-minimal BSE construct [pdb 2X2E], c the GDP-bound atlastin 1 dimer [pdb 3Q5E], d the GDP-AlF3- bound GBP1 GTPase domain dimer [pdb 2B92], e the BDLP dimer bound to GDP [pdb 2J68] and f the GTP-bound GIMAP2 dimer [pdb 2XTN]. FIG 178 192 GTPase-minimal structure_element The following structures are shown in cylinder representations, in similar orientations of their GTPase domains: a the GMPPNP-bound Irga6 dimer, b the GDP-AlF4 --bound dynamin 1 GTPase-minimal BSE construct [pdb 2X2E], c the GDP-bound atlastin 1 dimer [pdb 3Q5E], d the GDP-AlF3- bound GBP1 GTPase domain dimer [pdb 2B92], e the BDLP dimer bound to GDP [pdb 2J68] and f the GTP-bound GIMAP2 dimer [pdb 2XTN]. FIG 225 234 GDP-bound protein_state The following structures are shown in cylinder representations, in similar orientations of their GTPase domains: a the GMPPNP-bound Irga6 dimer, b the GDP-AlF4 --bound dynamin 1 GTPase-minimal BSE construct [pdb 2X2E], c the GDP-bound atlastin 1 dimer [pdb 3Q5E], d the GDP-AlF3- bound GBP1 GTPase domain dimer [pdb 2B92], e the BDLP dimer bound to GDP [pdb 2J68] and f the GTP-bound GIMAP2 dimer [pdb 2XTN]. FIG 235 245 atlastin 1 protein The following structures are shown in cylinder representations, in similar orientations of their GTPase domains: a the GMPPNP-bound Irga6 dimer, b the GDP-AlF4 --bound dynamin 1 GTPase-minimal BSE construct [pdb 2X2E], c the GDP-bound atlastin 1 dimer [pdb 3Q5E], d the GDP-AlF3- bound GBP1 GTPase domain dimer [pdb 2B92], e the BDLP dimer bound to GDP [pdb 2J68] and f the GTP-bound GIMAP2 dimer [pdb 2XTN]. FIG 246 251 dimer oligomeric_state The following structures are shown in cylinder representations, in similar orientations of their GTPase domains: a the GMPPNP-bound Irga6 dimer, b the GDP-AlF4 --bound dynamin 1 GTPase-minimal BSE construct [pdb 2X2E], c the GDP-bound atlastin 1 dimer [pdb 3Q5E], d the GDP-AlF3- bound GBP1 GTPase domain dimer [pdb 2B92], e the BDLP dimer bound to GDP [pdb 2J68] and f the GTP-bound GIMAP2 dimer [pdb 2XTN]. FIG 270 285 GDP-AlF3- bound protein_state The following structures are shown in cylinder representations, in similar orientations of their GTPase domains: a the GMPPNP-bound Irga6 dimer, b the GDP-AlF4 --bound dynamin 1 GTPase-minimal BSE construct [pdb 2X2E], c the GDP-bound atlastin 1 dimer [pdb 3Q5E], d the GDP-AlF3- bound GBP1 GTPase domain dimer [pdb 2B92], e the BDLP dimer bound to GDP [pdb 2J68] and f the GTP-bound GIMAP2 dimer [pdb 2XTN]. FIG 286 290 GBP1 protein The following structures are shown in cylinder representations, in similar orientations of their GTPase domains: a the GMPPNP-bound Irga6 dimer, b the GDP-AlF4 --bound dynamin 1 GTPase-minimal BSE construct [pdb 2X2E], c the GDP-bound atlastin 1 dimer [pdb 3Q5E], d the GDP-AlF3- bound GBP1 GTPase domain dimer [pdb 2B92], e the BDLP dimer bound to GDP [pdb 2J68] and f the GTP-bound GIMAP2 dimer [pdb 2XTN]. FIG 291 304 GTPase domain structure_element The following structures are shown in cylinder representations, in similar orientations of their GTPase domains: a the GMPPNP-bound Irga6 dimer, b the GDP-AlF4 --bound dynamin 1 GTPase-minimal BSE construct [pdb 2X2E], c the GDP-bound atlastin 1 dimer [pdb 3Q5E], d the GDP-AlF3- bound GBP1 GTPase domain dimer [pdb 2B92], e the BDLP dimer bound to GDP [pdb 2J68] and f the GTP-bound GIMAP2 dimer [pdb 2XTN]. FIG 305 310 dimer oligomeric_state The following structures are shown in cylinder representations, in similar orientations of their GTPase domains: a the GMPPNP-bound Irga6 dimer, b the GDP-AlF4 --bound dynamin 1 GTPase-minimal BSE construct [pdb 2X2E], c the GDP-bound atlastin 1 dimer [pdb 3Q5E], d the GDP-AlF3- bound GBP1 GTPase domain dimer [pdb 2B92], e the BDLP dimer bound to GDP [pdb 2J68] and f the GTP-bound GIMAP2 dimer [pdb 2XTN]. FIG 329 333 BDLP protein_type The following structures are shown in cylinder representations, in similar orientations of their GTPase domains: a the GMPPNP-bound Irga6 dimer, b the GDP-AlF4 --bound dynamin 1 GTPase-minimal BSE construct [pdb 2X2E], c the GDP-bound atlastin 1 dimer [pdb 3Q5E], d the GDP-AlF3- bound GBP1 GTPase domain dimer [pdb 2B92], e the BDLP dimer bound to GDP [pdb 2J68] and f the GTP-bound GIMAP2 dimer [pdb 2XTN]. FIG 334 339 dimer oligomeric_state The following structures are shown in cylinder representations, in similar orientations of their GTPase domains: a the GMPPNP-bound Irga6 dimer, b the GDP-AlF4 --bound dynamin 1 GTPase-minimal BSE construct [pdb 2X2E], c the GDP-bound atlastin 1 dimer [pdb 3Q5E], d the GDP-AlF3- bound GBP1 GTPase domain dimer [pdb 2B92], e the BDLP dimer bound to GDP [pdb 2J68] and f the GTP-bound GIMAP2 dimer [pdb 2XTN]. FIG 340 348 bound to protein_state The following structures are shown in cylinder representations, in similar orientations of their GTPase domains: a the GMPPNP-bound Irga6 dimer, b the GDP-AlF4 --bound dynamin 1 GTPase-minimal BSE construct [pdb 2X2E], c the GDP-bound atlastin 1 dimer [pdb 3Q5E], d the GDP-AlF3- bound GBP1 GTPase domain dimer [pdb 2B92], e the BDLP dimer bound to GDP [pdb 2J68] and f the GTP-bound GIMAP2 dimer [pdb 2XTN]. FIG 349 352 GDP chemical The following structures are shown in cylinder representations, in similar orientations of their GTPase domains: a the GMPPNP-bound Irga6 dimer, b the GDP-AlF4 --bound dynamin 1 GTPase-minimal BSE construct [pdb 2X2E], c the GDP-bound atlastin 1 dimer [pdb 3Q5E], d the GDP-AlF3- bound GBP1 GTPase domain dimer [pdb 2B92], e the BDLP dimer bound to GDP [pdb 2J68] and f the GTP-bound GIMAP2 dimer [pdb 2XTN]. FIG 374 383 GTP-bound protein_state The following structures are shown in cylinder representations, in similar orientations of their GTPase domains: a the GMPPNP-bound Irga6 dimer, b the GDP-AlF4 --bound dynamin 1 GTPase-minimal BSE construct [pdb 2X2E], c the GDP-bound atlastin 1 dimer [pdb 3Q5E], d the GDP-AlF3- bound GBP1 GTPase domain dimer [pdb 2B92], e the BDLP dimer bound to GDP [pdb 2J68] and f the GTP-bound GIMAP2 dimer [pdb 2XTN]. FIG 384 390 GIMAP2 protein The following structures are shown in cylinder representations, in similar orientations of their GTPase domains: a the GMPPNP-bound Irga6 dimer, b the GDP-AlF4 --bound dynamin 1 GTPase-minimal BSE construct [pdb 2X2E], c the GDP-bound atlastin 1 dimer [pdb 3Q5E], d the GDP-AlF3- bound GBP1 GTPase domain dimer [pdb 2B92], e the BDLP dimer bound to GDP [pdb 2J68] and f the GTP-bound GIMAP2 dimer [pdb 2XTN]. FIG 391 396 dimer oligomeric_state The following structures are shown in cylinder representations, in similar orientations of their GTPase domains: a the GMPPNP-bound Irga6 dimer, b the GDP-AlF4 --bound dynamin 1 GTPase-minimal BSE construct [pdb 2X2E], c the GDP-bound atlastin 1 dimer [pdb 3Q5E], d the GDP-AlF3- bound GBP1 GTPase domain dimer [pdb 2B92], e the BDLP dimer bound to GDP [pdb 2J68] and f the GTP-bound GIMAP2 dimer [pdb 2XTN]. FIG 4 18 GTPase domains structure_element The GTPase domains of the left molecules are shown in orange, helical domains or extensions in blue. FIG 62 77 helical domains structure_element The GTPase domains of the left molecules are shown in orange, helical domains or extensions in blue. FIG 12 16 Mg2+ chemical Nucleotide, Mg2+ (green) and AlF4 - are shown in sphere representation, the buried interface sizes per molecule are indicated on the right. FIG 83 92 interface site Nucleotide, Mg2+ (green) and AlF4 - are shown in sphere representation, the buried interface sizes per molecule are indicated on the right. FIG 0 5 Irga6 protein Irga6 immunity-related GTPase 6, GMPPNP 5'-guanylyl imidodiphosphate, GTP guanosine-triphosphate, BDLP bacterial dynamin like protein, GIMAP2, GTPase of immunity associated protein 2 FIG 6 31 immunity-related GTPase 6 protein Irga6 immunity-related GTPase 6, GMPPNP 5'-guanylyl imidodiphosphate, GTP guanosine-triphosphate, BDLP bacterial dynamin like protein, GIMAP2, GTPase of immunity associated protein 2 FIG 33 39 GMPPNP chemical Irga6 immunity-related GTPase 6, GMPPNP 5'-guanylyl imidodiphosphate, GTP guanosine-triphosphate, BDLP bacterial dynamin like protein, GIMAP2, GTPase of immunity associated protein 2 FIG 40 68 5'-guanylyl imidodiphosphate chemical Irga6 immunity-related GTPase 6, GMPPNP 5'-guanylyl imidodiphosphate, GTP guanosine-triphosphate, BDLP bacterial dynamin like protein, GIMAP2, GTPase of immunity associated protein 2 FIG 70 73 GTP chemical Irga6 immunity-related GTPase 6, GMPPNP 5'-guanylyl imidodiphosphate, GTP guanosine-triphosphate, BDLP bacterial dynamin like protein, GIMAP2, GTPase of immunity associated protein 2 FIG 74 96 guanosine-triphosphate chemical Irga6 immunity-related GTPase 6, GMPPNP 5'-guanylyl imidodiphosphate, GTP guanosine-triphosphate, BDLP bacterial dynamin like protein, GIMAP2, GTPase of immunity associated protein 2 FIG 98 102 BDLP protein_type Irga6 immunity-related GTPase 6, GMPPNP 5'-guanylyl imidodiphosphate, GTP guanosine-triphosphate, BDLP bacterial dynamin like protein, GIMAP2, GTPase of immunity associated protein 2 FIG 103 112 bacterial taxonomy_domain Irga6 immunity-related GTPase 6, GMPPNP 5'-guanylyl imidodiphosphate, GTP guanosine-triphosphate, BDLP bacterial dynamin like protein, GIMAP2, GTPase of immunity associated protein 2 FIG 113 133 dynamin like protein protein_type Irga6 immunity-related GTPase 6, GMPPNP 5'-guanylyl imidodiphosphate, GTP guanosine-triphosphate, BDLP bacterial dynamin like protein, GIMAP2, GTPase of immunity associated protein 2 FIG 135 141 GIMAP2 protein Irga6 immunity-related GTPase 6, GMPPNP 5'-guanylyl imidodiphosphate, GTP guanosine-triphosphate, BDLP bacterial dynamin like protein, GIMAP2, GTPase of immunity associated protein 2 FIG 143 182 GTPase of immunity associated protein 2 protein Irga6 immunity-related GTPase 6, GMPPNP 5'-guanylyl imidodiphosphate, GTP guanosine-triphosphate, BDLP bacterial dynamin like protein, GIMAP2, GTPase of immunity associated protein 2 FIG 50 61 G interface site The buried surface area per molecule (BSA) of the G interface in Irga6 is relatively small (470 Å2) compared to that of other dynamin superfamily members, such as dynamin (BSA: 1400 Å2), atlastin (BSA: 820 Å2), GBP-1 (BSA: 2060 Å2), BDLP (BSA: 2300 Å2) or the septin-related GTPase of immunity associated protein 2 (GIMAP2) (BSA: 590 Å2) (Fig. 2). RESULTS 65 70 Irga6 protein The buried surface area per molecule (BSA) of the G interface in Irga6 is relatively small (470 Å2) compared to that of other dynamin superfamily members, such as dynamin (BSA: 1400 Å2), atlastin (BSA: 820 Å2), GBP-1 (BSA: 2060 Å2), BDLP (BSA: 2300 Å2) or the septin-related GTPase of immunity associated protein 2 (GIMAP2) (BSA: 590 Å2) (Fig. 2). RESULTS 126 133 dynamin protein_type The buried surface area per molecule (BSA) of the G interface in Irga6 is relatively small (470 Å2) compared to that of other dynamin superfamily members, such as dynamin (BSA: 1400 Å2), atlastin (BSA: 820 Å2), GBP-1 (BSA: 2060 Å2), BDLP (BSA: 2300 Å2) or the septin-related GTPase of immunity associated protein 2 (GIMAP2) (BSA: 590 Å2) (Fig. 2). RESULTS 163 170 dynamin protein_type The buried surface area per molecule (BSA) of the G interface in Irga6 is relatively small (470 Å2) compared to that of other dynamin superfamily members, such as dynamin (BSA: 1400 Å2), atlastin (BSA: 820 Å2), GBP-1 (BSA: 2060 Å2), BDLP (BSA: 2300 Å2) or the septin-related GTPase of immunity associated protein 2 (GIMAP2) (BSA: 590 Å2) (Fig. 2). RESULTS 187 195 atlastin protein_type The buried surface area per molecule (BSA) of the G interface in Irga6 is relatively small (470 Å2) compared to that of other dynamin superfamily members, such as dynamin (BSA: 1400 Å2), atlastin (BSA: 820 Å2), GBP-1 (BSA: 2060 Å2), BDLP (BSA: 2300 Å2) or the septin-related GTPase of immunity associated protein 2 (GIMAP2) (BSA: 590 Å2) (Fig. 2). RESULTS 211 216 GBP-1 protein The buried surface area per molecule (BSA) of the G interface in Irga6 is relatively small (470 Å2) compared to that of other dynamin superfamily members, such as dynamin (BSA: 1400 Å2), atlastin (BSA: 820 Å2), GBP-1 (BSA: 2060 Å2), BDLP (BSA: 2300 Å2) or the septin-related GTPase of immunity associated protein 2 (GIMAP2) (BSA: 590 Å2) (Fig. 2). RESULTS 233 237 BDLP protein_type The buried surface area per molecule (BSA) of the G interface in Irga6 is relatively small (470 Å2) compared to that of other dynamin superfamily members, such as dynamin (BSA: 1400 Å2), atlastin (BSA: 820 Å2), GBP-1 (BSA: 2060 Å2), BDLP (BSA: 2300 Å2) or the septin-related GTPase of immunity associated protein 2 (GIMAP2) (BSA: 590 Å2) (Fig. 2). RESULTS 260 314 septin-related GTPase of immunity associated protein 2 protein The buried surface area per molecule (BSA) of the G interface in Irga6 is relatively small (470 Å2) compared to that of other dynamin superfamily members, such as dynamin (BSA: 1400 Å2), atlastin (BSA: 820 Å2), GBP-1 (BSA: 2060 Å2), BDLP (BSA: 2300 Å2) or the septin-related GTPase of immunity associated protein 2 (GIMAP2) (BSA: 590 Å2) (Fig. 2). RESULTS 316 322 GIMAP2 protein The buried surface area per molecule (BSA) of the G interface in Irga6 is relatively small (470 Å2) compared to that of other dynamin superfamily members, such as dynamin (BSA: 1400 Å2), atlastin (BSA: 820 Å2), GBP-1 (BSA: 2060 Å2), BDLP (BSA: 2300 Å2) or the septin-related GTPase of immunity associated protein 2 (GIMAP2) (BSA: 590 Å2) (Fig. 2). RESULTS 42 56 GTPase domains structure_element However, the relative orientations of the GTPase domains in these dimers are strikingly similar, and the same elements, such as switch I, switch II, the trans activating and G4 loops are involved in the parallel dimerization mode in all of these GTPase families. RESULTS 66 72 dimers oligomeric_state However, the relative orientations of the GTPase domains in these dimers are strikingly similar, and the same elements, such as switch I, switch II, the trans activating and G4 loops are involved in the parallel dimerization mode in all of these GTPase families. RESULTS 128 136 switch I site However, the relative orientations of the GTPase domains in these dimers are strikingly similar, and the same elements, such as switch I, switch II, the trans activating and G4 loops are involved in the parallel dimerization mode in all of these GTPase families. RESULTS 138 147 switch II site However, the relative orientations of the GTPase domains in these dimers are strikingly similar, and the same elements, such as switch I, switch II, the trans activating and G4 loops are involved in the parallel dimerization mode in all of these GTPase families. RESULTS 153 182 trans activating and G4 loops structure_element However, the relative orientations of the GTPase domains in these dimers are strikingly similar, and the same elements, such as switch I, switch II, the trans activating and G4 loops are involved in the parallel dimerization mode in all of these GTPase families. RESULTS 203 211 parallel protein_state However, the relative orientations of the GTPase domains in these dimers are strikingly similar, and the same elements, such as switch I, switch II, the trans activating and G4 loops are involved in the parallel dimerization mode in all of these GTPase families. RESULTS 246 252 GTPase protein_type However, the relative orientations of the GTPase domains in these dimers are strikingly similar, and the same elements, such as switch I, switch II, the trans activating and G4 loops are involved in the parallel dimerization mode in all of these GTPase families. RESULTS 0 3 IRG protein_type IRG proteins are crucial mediators of the innate immune response in mice against a specific subset of intracellular pathogens, all of which enter the cell to form a membrane-bounded vacuole without engagement of the phagocytic machinery. DISCUSS 68 72 mice taxonomy_domain IRG proteins are crucial mediators of the innate immune response in mice against a specific subset of intracellular pathogens, all of which enter the cell to form a membrane-bounded vacuole without engagement of the phagocytic machinery. DISCUSS 18 25 dynamin protein_type As members of the dynamin superfamily, IRGs oligomerize at cellular membranes in response to GTP binding. DISCUSS 39 43 IRGs protein_type As members of the dynamin superfamily, IRGs oligomerize at cellular membranes in response to GTP binding. DISCUSS 93 96 GTP chemical As members of the dynamin superfamily, IRGs oligomerize at cellular membranes in response to GTP binding. DISCUSS 44 47 GTP chemical Oligomerization and oligomerization-induced GTP hydrolysis are thought to induce membrane remodeling events ultimately leading to disruption of the PVM. DISCUSS 7 42 structural and mechanistic analyses experimental_method Recent structural and mechanistic analyses have begun to unravel the molecular basis for the membrane-remodeling activity and mechano-chemical function of some members (reviewed in). DISCUSS 17 24 dynamin protein_type For example, for dynamin and atlastin, it was shown that GTP binding and/or hydrolysis leads to dimerization of the GTPase domains and to the reorientation of the adjacent helical domains. DISCUSS 29 37 atlastin protein_type For example, for dynamin and atlastin, it was shown that GTP binding and/or hydrolysis leads to dimerization of the GTPase domains and to the reorientation of the adjacent helical domains. DISCUSS 57 60 GTP chemical For example, for dynamin and atlastin, it was shown that GTP binding and/or hydrolysis leads to dimerization of the GTPase domains and to the reorientation of the adjacent helical domains. DISCUSS 116 130 GTPase domains structure_element For example, for dynamin and atlastin, it was shown that GTP binding and/or hydrolysis leads to dimerization of the GTPase domains and to the reorientation of the adjacent helical domains. DISCUSS 172 187 helical domains structure_element For example, for dynamin and atlastin, it was shown that GTP binding and/or hydrolysis leads to dimerization of the GTPase domains and to the reorientation of the adjacent helical domains. DISCUSS 19 26 dynamin protein_type However, for other dynamin superfamily members such as IRGs, the molecular basis for GTP hydrolysis and the exact role of the mechano-chemical function are still unclear. DISCUSS 55 59 IRGs protein_type However, for other dynamin superfamily members such as IRGs, the molecular basis for GTP hydrolysis and the exact role of the mechano-chemical function are still unclear. DISCUSS 85 88 GTP chemical However, for other dynamin superfamily members such as IRGs, the molecular basis for GTP hydrolysis and the exact role of the mechano-chemical function are still unclear. DISCUSS 4 23 structural analysis experimental_method Our structural analysis of an oligomerization- and GTPase-defective Irga6 mutant indicates that Irga6 dimerizes via the G interface in a parallel orientation. DISCUSS 30 67 oligomerization- and GTPase-defective protein_state Our structural analysis of an oligomerization- and GTPase-defective Irga6 mutant indicates that Irga6 dimerizes via the G interface in a parallel orientation. DISCUSS 68 73 Irga6 protein Our structural analysis of an oligomerization- and GTPase-defective Irga6 mutant indicates that Irga6 dimerizes via the G interface in a parallel orientation. DISCUSS 74 80 mutant protein_state Our structural analysis of an oligomerization- and GTPase-defective Irga6 mutant indicates that Irga6 dimerizes via the G interface in a parallel orientation. DISCUSS 96 101 Irga6 protein Our structural analysis of an oligomerization- and GTPase-defective Irga6 mutant indicates that Irga6 dimerizes via the G interface in a parallel orientation. DISCUSS 102 111 dimerizes oligomeric_state Our structural analysis of an oligomerization- and GTPase-defective Irga6 mutant indicates that Irga6 dimerizes via the G interface in a parallel orientation. DISCUSS 120 131 G interface site Our structural analysis of an oligomerization- and GTPase-defective Irga6 mutant indicates that Irga6 dimerizes via the G interface in a parallel orientation. DISCUSS 137 145 parallel protein_state Our structural analysis of an oligomerization- and GTPase-defective Irga6 mutant indicates that Irga6 dimerizes via the G interface in a parallel orientation. DISCUSS 22 27 Irga6 protein Only one of the seven Irga6 molecules in the asymmetric unit formed this contact pointing to a low affinity interaction via the G interface, which is in agreement with its small size. DISCUSS 128 139 G interface site Only one of the seven Irga6 molecules in the asymmetric unit formed this contact pointing to a low affinity interaction via the G interface, which is in agreement with its small size. DISCUSS 7 15 crystals evidence In the crystals, dimerization via the G interface is promoted by the high protein concentrations which may mimic a situation when Irga6 oligomerizes on a membrane surface. DISCUSS 38 49 G interface site In the crystals, dimerization via the G interface is promoted by the high protein concentrations which may mimic a situation when Irga6 oligomerizes on a membrane surface. DISCUSS 130 135 Irga6 protein In the crystals, dimerization via the G interface is promoted by the high protein concentrations which may mimic a situation when Irga6 oligomerizes on a membrane surface. DISCUSS 90 93 GTP chemical Such a low affinity interaction mode may allow reversibility of oligomerization following GTP hydrolysis. DISCUSS 21 32 G interface site Similar low affinity G interface interactions were reported for dynamin and MxA. DISCUSS 64 71 dynamin protein_type Similar low affinity G interface interactions were reported for dynamin and MxA. DISCUSS 76 79 MxA protein Similar low affinity G interface interactions were reported for dynamin and MxA. DISCUSS 75 88 anti-parallel protein_state The dimerization mode is strikingly different from the previously proposed anti-parallel model that was based on the crystal structure of the signal recognition particle GTPase, SRP54 and its homologous receptor. DISCUSS 117 134 crystal structure evidence The dimerization mode is strikingly different from the previously proposed anti-parallel model that was based on the crystal structure of the signal recognition particle GTPase, SRP54 and its homologous receptor. DISCUSS 142 176 signal recognition particle GTPase protein_type The dimerization mode is strikingly different from the previously proposed anti-parallel model that was based on the crystal structure of the signal recognition particle GTPase, SRP54 and its homologous receptor. DISCUSS 178 183 SRP54 protein The dimerization mode is strikingly different from the previously proposed anti-parallel model that was based on the crystal structure of the signal recognition particle GTPase, SRP54 and its homologous receptor. DISCUSS 13 30 G dimer interface site However, the G dimer interface is reminiscent of the GTPase domain dimers observed for several other dynamin superfamily members, such as dynamin, GBP1, atlastin, and BDLP. DISCUSS 53 66 GTPase domain structure_element However, the G dimer interface is reminiscent of the GTPase domain dimers observed for several other dynamin superfamily members, such as dynamin, GBP1, atlastin, and BDLP. DISCUSS 67 73 dimers oligomeric_state However, the G dimer interface is reminiscent of the GTPase domain dimers observed for several other dynamin superfamily members, such as dynamin, GBP1, atlastin, and BDLP. DISCUSS 101 108 dynamin protein_type However, the G dimer interface is reminiscent of the GTPase domain dimers observed for several other dynamin superfamily members, such as dynamin, GBP1, atlastin, and BDLP. DISCUSS 138 145 dynamin protein_type However, the G dimer interface is reminiscent of the GTPase domain dimers observed for several other dynamin superfamily members, such as dynamin, GBP1, atlastin, and BDLP. DISCUSS 147 151 GBP1 protein However, the G dimer interface is reminiscent of the GTPase domain dimers observed for several other dynamin superfamily members, such as dynamin, GBP1, atlastin, and BDLP. DISCUSS 153 161 atlastin protein_type However, the G dimer interface is reminiscent of the GTPase domain dimers observed for several other dynamin superfamily members, such as dynamin, GBP1, atlastin, and BDLP. DISCUSS 167 171 BDLP protein_type However, the G dimer interface is reminiscent of the GTPase domain dimers observed for several other dynamin superfamily members, such as dynamin, GBP1, atlastin, and BDLP. DISCUSS 27 33 septin protein_type It was recently shown that septin and septin-related GTPases, such as the Tocs GTPases or GTPases of immunity related proteins (GIMAPs), also employ a GTP-dependent parallel dimerization mode. DISCUSS 38 60 septin-related GTPases protein_type It was recently shown that septin and septin-related GTPases, such as the Tocs GTPases or GTPases of immunity related proteins (GIMAPs), also employ a GTP-dependent parallel dimerization mode. DISCUSS 74 86 Tocs GTPases protein_type It was recently shown that septin and septin-related GTPases, such as the Tocs GTPases or GTPases of immunity related proteins (GIMAPs), also employ a GTP-dependent parallel dimerization mode. DISCUSS 90 126 GTPases of immunity related proteins protein_type It was recently shown that septin and septin-related GTPases, such as the Tocs GTPases or GTPases of immunity related proteins (GIMAPs), also employ a GTP-dependent parallel dimerization mode. DISCUSS 128 134 GIMAPs protein_type It was recently shown that septin and septin-related GTPases, such as the Tocs GTPases or GTPases of immunity related proteins (GIMAPs), also employ a GTP-dependent parallel dimerization mode. DISCUSS 151 154 GTP chemical It was recently shown that septin and septin-related GTPases, such as the Tocs GTPases or GTPases of immunity related proteins (GIMAPs), also employ a GTP-dependent parallel dimerization mode. DISCUSS 165 173 parallel protein_state It was recently shown that septin and septin-related GTPases, such as the Tocs GTPases or GTPases of immunity related proteins (GIMAPs), also employ a GTP-dependent parallel dimerization mode. DISCUSS 9 45 phylogenetic and structural analysis experimental_method Based on phylogenetic and structural analysis, these observations suggest that dynamin and septin superfamilies are derived from a common ancestral membrane-associated GTPase that featured a GTP-dependent parallel dimerization mode. DISCUSS 79 86 dynamin protein_type Based on phylogenetic and structural analysis, these observations suggest that dynamin and septin superfamilies are derived from a common ancestral membrane-associated GTPase that featured a GTP-dependent parallel dimerization mode. DISCUSS 91 97 septin protein_type Based on phylogenetic and structural analysis, these observations suggest that dynamin and septin superfamilies are derived from a common ancestral membrane-associated GTPase that featured a GTP-dependent parallel dimerization mode. DISCUSS 148 174 membrane-associated GTPase protein_type Based on phylogenetic and structural analysis, these observations suggest that dynamin and septin superfamilies are derived from a common ancestral membrane-associated GTPase that featured a GTP-dependent parallel dimerization mode. DISCUSS 191 194 GTP chemical Based on phylogenetic and structural analysis, these observations suggest that dynamin and septin superfamilies are derived from a common ancestral membrane-associated GTPase that featured a GTP-dependent parallel dimerization mode. DISCUSS 205 213 parallel protein_state Based on phylogenetic and structural analysis, these observations suggest that dynamin and septin superfamilies are derived from a common ancestral membrane-associated GTPase that featured a GTP-dependent parallel dimerization mode. DISCUSS 41 45 IRGs protein_type Importantly, our analysis indicates that IRGs are not outliers, but bona-fide representatives of the dynamin superfamily. DISCUSS 101 108 dynamin protein_type Importantly, our analysis indicates that IRGs are not outliers, but bona-fide representatives of the dynamin superfamily. DISCUSS 52 58 septin protein_type Whereas the overall dimerization mode is similar in septin and dynamin GTPases, family-specific differences in the G interface and the oligomerization interfaces exist. DISCUSS 63 78 dynamin GTPases protein_type Whereas the overall dimerization mode is similar in septin and dynamin GTPases, family-specific differences in the G interface and the oligomerization interfaces exist. DISCUSS 115 126 G interface site Whereas the overall dimerization mode is similar in septin and dynamin GTPases, family-specific differences in the G interface and the oligomerization interfaces exist. DISCUSS 135 161 oligomerization interfaces site Whereas the overall dimerization mode is similar in septin and dynamin GTPases, family-specific differences in the G interface and the oligomerization interfaces exist. DISCUSS 63 69 ribose chemical For example, the involvement of the 2’ and 3’-OH groups of the ribose in the dimerization interface of Irga6 has not been observed for other dynamin and septin superfamily members. DISCUSS 77 99 dimerization interface site For example, the involvement of the 2’ and 3’-OH groups of the ribose in the dimerization interface of Irga6 has not been observed for other dynamin and septin superfamily members. DISCUSS 103 108 Irga6 protein For example, the involvement of the 2’ and 3’-OH groups of the ribose in the dimerization interface of Irga6 has not been observed for other dynamin and septin superfamily members. DISCUSS 141 148 dynamin protein_type For example, the involvement of the 2’ and 3’-OH groups of the ribose in the dimerization interface of Irga6 has not been observed for other dynamin and septin superfamily members. DISCUSS 153 159 septin protein_type For example, the involvement of the 2’ and 3’-OH groups of the ribose in the dimerization interface of Irga6 has not been observed for other dynamin and septin superfamily members. DISCUSS 50 55 Irga6 protein The surface-exposed location of the ribose in the Irga6 structure, with a wide-open nucleotide-binding pocket, facilitates its engagement in the dimerization interface. DISCUSS 56 65 structure evidence The surface-exposed location of the ribose in the Irga6 structure, with a wide-open nucleotide-binding pocket, facilitates its engagement in the dimerization interface. DISCUSS 74 83 wide-open protein_state The surface-exposed location of the ribose in the Irga6 structure, with a wide-open nucleotide-binding pocket, facilitates its engagement in the dimerization interface. DISCUSS 84 109 nucleotide-binding pocket site The surface-exposed location of the ribose in the Irga6 structure, with a wide-open nucleotide-binding pocket, facilitates its engagement in the dimerization interface. DISCUSS 145 167 dimerization interface site The surface-exposed location of the ribose in the Irga6 structure, with a wide-open nucleotide-binding pocket, facilitates its engagement in the dimerization interface. DISCUSS 43 46 GTP chemical This contact, in turn, appears to activate GTP hydrolysis by inducing rearrangements in switch I and the positioning of the catalytic E106. DISCUSS 88 96 switch I site This contact, in turn, appears to activate GTP hydrolysis by inducing rearrangements in switch I and the positioning of the catalytic E106. DISCUSS 124 133 catalytic protein_state This contact, in turn, appears to activate GTP hydrolysis by inducing rearrangements in switch I and the positioning of the catalytic E106. DISCUSS 134 138 E106 residue_name_number This contact, in turn, appears to activate GTP hydrolysis by inducing rearrangements in switch I and the positioning of the catalytic E106. DISCUSS 23 27 GBP1 protein During dimerization of GBP1, an arginine finger from the P loop reorients towards the nucleotide in cis to trigger GTP hydrolysis. DISCUSS 32 47 arginine finger structure_element During dimerization of GBP1, an arginine finger from the P loop reorients towards the nucleotide in cis to trigger GTP hydrolysis. DISCUSS 57 63 P loop structure_element During dimerization of GBP1, an arginine finger from the P loop reorients towards the nucleotide in cis to trigger GTP hydrolysis. DISCUSS 86 96 nucleotide chemical During dimerization of GBP1, an arginine finger from the P loop reorients towards the nucleotide in cis to trigger GTP hydrolysis. DISCUSS 115 118 GTP chemical During dimerization of GBP1, an arginine finger from the P loop reorients towards the nucleotide in cis to trigger GTP hydrolysis. DISCUSS 3 10 dynamin protein_type In dynamin, the corresponding serine residue coordinates a sodium ion that is crucial for GTP hydrolysis. DISCUSS 30 36 serine residue_name In dynamin, the corresponding serine residue coordinates a sodium ion that is crucial for GTP hydrolysis. DISCUSS 59 65 sodium chemical In dynamin, the corresponding serine residue coordinates a sodium ion that is crucial for GTP hydrolysis. DISCUSS 90 93 GTP chemical In dynamin, the corresponding serine residue coordinates a sodium ion that is crucial for GTP hydrolysis. DISCUSS 0 5 Irga6 protein Irga6 bears Gly79 at this position, which in the dimerizing molecule A appears to approach the bridging imido group of GMPPNP via a main chain hydrogen bond. DISCUSS 12 17 Gly79 residue_name_number Irga6 bears Gly79 at this position, which in the dimerizing molecule A appears to approach the bridging imido group of GMPPNP via a main chain hydrogen bond. DISCUSS 49 59 dimerizing oligomeric_state Irga6 bears Gly79 at this position, which in the dimerizing molecule A appears to approach the bridging imido group of GMPPNP via a main chain hydrogen bond. DISCUSS 69 70 A structure_element Irga6 bears Gly79 at this position, which in the dimerizing molecule A appears to approach the bridging imido group of GMPPNP via a main chain hydrogen bond. DISCUSS 119 125 GMPPNP chemical Irga6 bears Gly79 at this position, which in the dimerizing molecule A appears to approach the bridging imido group of GMPPNP via a main chain hydrogen bond. DISCUSS 143 156 hydrogen bond bond_interaction Irga6 bears Gly79 at this position, which in the dimerizing molecule A appears to approach the bridging imido group of GMPPNP via a main chain hydrogen bond. DISCUSS 18 28 structures evidence Higher resolution structures of the Irga6 dimer in the presence of a transition state analogue are required to show whether Gly79 directly participates in GTP hydrolysis or whether it may also position a catalytic cation. DISCUSS 36 41 Irga6 protein Higher resolution structures of the Irga6 dimer in the presence of a transition state analogue are required to show whether Gly79 directly participates in GTP hydrolysis or whether it may also position a catalytic cation. DISCUSS 42 47 dimer oligomeric_state Higher resolution structures of the Irga6 dimer in the presence of a transition state analogue are required to show whether Gly79 directly participates in GTP hydrolysis or whether it may also position a catalytic cation. DISCUSS 55 66 presence of protein_state Higher resolution structures of the Irga6 dimer in the presence of a transition state analogue are required to show whether Gly79 directly participates in GTP hydrolysis or whether it may also position a catalytic cation. DISCUSS 124 129 Gly79 residue_name_number Higher resolution structures of the Irga6 dimer in the presence of a transition state analogue are required to show whether Gly79 directly participates in GTP hydrolysis or whether it may also position a catalytic cation. DISCUSS 155 158 GTP chemical Higher resolution structures of the Irga6 dimer in the presence of a transition state analogue are required to show whether Gly79 directly participates in GTP hydrolysis or whether it may also position a catalytic cation. DISCUSS 3 10 dynamin protein_type In dynamin, further assembly sites are provided by the helical domains which assemble in a criss-cross fashion to form a helical filament. DISCUSS 20 34 assembly sites site In dynamin, further assembly sites are provided by the helical domains which assemble in a criss-cross fashion to form a helical filament. DISCUSS 55 70 helical domains structure_element In dynamin, further assembly sites are provided by the helical domains which assemble in a criss-cross fashion to form a helical filament. DISCUSS 121 137 helical filament structure_element In dynamin, further assembly sites are provided by the helical domains which assemble in a criss-cross fashion to form a helical filament. DISCUSS 3 60 dynamin-related Eps15 homology domain containing proteins protein_type In dynamin-related Eps15 homology domain containing proteins (EHDs), a second assembly interface is present in the GTPase domain. DISCUSS 62 66 EHDs protein_type In dynamin-related Eps15 homology domain containing proteins (EHDs), a second assembly interface is present in the GTPase domain. DISCUSS 71 96 second assembly interface site In dynamin-related Eps15 homology domain containing proteins (EHDs), a second assembly interface is present in the GTPase domain. DISCUSS 115 128 GTPase domain structure_element In dynamin-related Eps15 homology domain containing proteins (EHDs), a second assembly interface is present in the GTPase domain. DISCUSS 4 9 Irga6 protein For Irga6, additional interfaces in the helical domain are presumably involved in oligomerization, such as the secondary patch residues whose mutation prevented oligomerization in the crystallized mutant. DISCUSS 22 32 interfaces site For Irga6, additional interfaces in the helical domain are presumably involved in oligomerization, such as the secondary patch residues whose mutation prevented oligomerization in the crystallized mutant. DISCUSS 40 54 helical domain structure_element For Irga6, additional interfaces in the helical domain are presumably involved in oligomerization, such as the secondary patch residues whose mutation prevented oligomerization in the crystallized mutant. DISCUSS 111 126 secondary patch site For Irga6, additional interfaces in the helical domain are presumably involved in oligomerization, such as the secondary patch residues whose mutation prevented oligomerization in the crystallized mutant. DISCUSS 142 150 mutation experimental_method For Irga6, additional interfaces in the helical domain are presumably involved in oligomerization, such as the secondary patch residues whose mutation prevented oligomerization in the crystallized mutant. DISCUSS 184 196 crystallized evidence For Irga6, additional interfaces in the helical domain are presumably involved in oligomerization, such as the secondary patch residues whose mutation prevented oligomerization in the crystallized mutant. DISCUSS 197 203 mutant protein_state For Irga6, additional interfaces in the helical domain are presumably involved in oligomerization, such as the secondary patch residues whose mutation prevented oligomerization in the crystallized mutant. DISCUSS 8 26 structural studies experimental_method Further structural studies, especially electron microscopy analysis of the Irga6 oligomers, are required to clarify the assembly mode via the helical domains and to show how these interfaces cooperate with the G interface to mediate the regulated assembly on a membrane surface. DISCUSS 39 67 electron microscopy analysis experimental_method Further structural studies, especially electron microscopy analysis of the Irga6 oligomers, are required to clarify the assembly mode via the helical domains and to show how these interfaces cooperate with the G interface to mediate the regulated assembly on a membrane surface. DISCUSS 75 80 Irga6 protein Further structural studies, especially electron microscopy analysis of the Irga6 oligomers, are required to clarify the assembly mode via the helical domains and to show how these interfaces cooperate with the G interface to mediate the regulated assembly on a membrane surface. DISCUSS 81 90 oligomers oligomeric_state Further structural studies, especially electron microscopy analysis of the Irga6 oligomers, are required to clarify the assembly mode via the helical domains and to show how these interfaces cooperate with the G interface to mediate the regulated assembly on a membrane surface. DISCUSS 142 157 helical domains structure_element Further structural studies, especially electron microscopy analysis of the Irga6 oligomers, are required to clarify the assembly mode via the helical domains and to show how these interfaces cooperate with the G interface to mediate the regulated assembly on a membrane surface. DISCUSS 180 190 interfaces site Further structural studies, especially electron microscopy analysis of the Irga6 oligomers, are required to clarify the assembly mode via the helical domains and to show how these interfaces cooperate with the G interface to mediate the regulated assembly on a membrane surface. DISCUSS 210 221 G interface site Further structural studies, especially electron microscopy analysis of the Irga6 oligomers, are required to clarify the assembly mode via the helical domains and to show how these interfaces cooperate with the G interface to mediate the regulated assembly on a membrane surface. DISCUSS 56 70 helical domain structure_element Notably, we did not observe major rearrangements of the helical domain versus the GTPase domain in the Irga6 molecules that dimerized via the G interface. DISCUSS 82 95 GTPase domain structure_element Notably, we did not observe major rearrangements of the helical domain versus the GTPase domain in the Irga6 molecules that dimerized via the G interface. DISCUSS 103 108 Irga6 protein Notably, we did not observe major rearrangements of the helical domain versus the GTPase domain in the Irga6 molecules that dimerized via the G interface. DISCUSS 124 133 dimerized protein_state Notably, we did not observe major rearrangements of the helical domain versus the GTPase domain in the Irga6 molecules that dimerized via the G interface. DISCUSS 142 153 G interface site Notably, we did not observe major rearrangements of the helical domain versus the GTPase domain in the Irga6 molecules that dimerized via the G interface. DISCUSS 23 27 BDLP protein_type In a manner similar to BDLP, such large-scale conformational changes may be induced by membrane binding. DISCUSS 4 23 structural analysis experimental_method Our structural analysis and the identification of the G-interface paves the way for determining the specific assembly of Irga6 into a membrane-associated scaffold as the prerequisite to understand its action as an anti-parasitic machine. DISCUSS 54 65 G-interface site Our structural analysis and the identification of the G-interface paves the way for determining the specific assembly of Irga6 into a membrane-associated scaffold as the prerequisite to understand its action as an anti-parasitic machine. DISCUSS 121 126 Irga6 protein Our structural analysis and the identification of the G-interface paves the way for determining the specific assembly of Irga6 into a membrane-associated scaffold as the prerequisite to understand its action as an anti-parasitic machine. DISCUSS 25 28 Irg protein_type Our study indicates that Irg proteins dimerize via the G interface in a parallel head-to-head fashion thereby facilitating GTPase activation. CONCL 38 46 dimerize oligomeric_state Our study indicates that Irg proteins dimerize via the G interface in a parallel head-to-head fashion thereby facilitating GTPase activation. CONCL 55 66 G interface site Our study indicates that Irg proteins dimerize via the G interface in a parallel head-to-head fashion thereby facilitating GTPase activation. CONCL 72 93 parallel head-to-head protein_state Our study indicates that Irg proteins dimerize via the G interface in a parallel head-to-head fashion thereby facilitating GTPase activation. CONCL 123 129 GTPase protein_type Our study indicates that Irg proteins dimerize via the G interface in a parallel head-to-head fashion thereby facilitating GTPase activation. CONCL 91 94 Irg protein_type These findings contribute to a molecular understanding of the anti-parasitic action of the Irg protein family and suggest that Irgs are bona-fide members of the dynamin superfamily. CONCL 127 131 Irgs protein_type These findings contribute to a molecular understanding of the anti-parasitic action of the Irg protein family and suggest that Irgs are bona-fide members of the dynamin superfamily. CONCL 161 168 dynamin protein_type These findings contribute to a molecular understanding of the anti-parasitic action of the Irg protein family and suggest that Irgs are bona-fide members of the dynamin superfamily. CONCL