anno_start anno_end anno_text entity_type sentence section 75 92 Thg1-like protein protein_type Template-dependent nucleotide addition in the reverse (3′-5′) direction by Thg1-like protein TITLE 0 10 Structures evidence Structures of Thg1-like proteins provide insight into the template-dependent nucleotide addition in the reverse (3′-5′) direction. ABSTRACT 14 32 Thg1-like proteins protein_type Structures of Thg1-like proteins provide insight into the template-dependent nucleotide addition in the reverse (3′-5′) direction. ABSTRACT 0 17 Thg1-like protein protein_type Thg1-like protein (TLP) catalyzes the addition of a nucleotide to the 5′-end of truncated transfer RNA (tRNA) species in a Watson-Crick template–dependent manner. ABSTRACT 19 22 TLP protein_type Thg1-like protein (TLP) catalyzes the addition of a nucleotide to the 5′-end of truncated transfer RNA (tRNA) species in a Watson-Crick template–dependent manner. ABSTRACT 90 102 transfer RNA chemical Thg1-like protein (TLP) catalyzes the addition of a nucleotide to the 5′-end of truncated transfer RNA (tRNA) species in a Watson-Crick template–dependent manner. ABSTRACT 104 108 tRNA chemical Thg1-like protein (TLP) catalyzes the addition of a nucleotide to the 5′-end of truncated transfer RNA (tRNA) species in a Watson-Crick template–dependent manner. ABSTRACT 68 93 adenosine 5′-triphosphate chemical The reaction proceeds in two steps: the activation of the 5′-end by adenosine 5′-triphosphate (ATP)/guanosine 5′-triphosphate (GTP), followed by nucleotide addition. ABSTRACT 95 98 ATP chemical The reaction proceeds in two steps: the activation of the 5′-end by adenosine 5′-triphosphate (ATP)/guanosine 5′-triphosphate (GTP), followed by nucleotide addition. ABSTRACT 100 125 guanosine 5′-triphosphate chemical The reaction proceeds in two steps: the activation of the 5′-end by adenosine 5′-triphosphate (ATP)/guanosine 5′-triphosphate (GTP), followed by nucleotide addition. ABSTRACT 127 130 GTP chemical The reaction proceeds in two steps: the activation of the 5′-end by adenosine 5′-triphosphate (ATP)/guanosine 5′-triphosphate (GTP), followed by nucleotide addition. ABSTRACT 0 19 Structural analyses experimental_method Structural analyses of the TLP and its reaction intermediates have revealed the atomic detail of the template-dependent elongation reaction in the 3′-5′ direction. ABSTRACT 27 30 TLP protein_type Structural analyses of the TLP and its reaction intermediates have revealed the atomic detail of the template-dependent elongation reaction in the 3′-5′ direction. ABSTRACT 23 46 substrate binding sites site The enzyme creates two substrate binding sites for the first- and second-step reactions in the vicinity of one reaction center consisting of two Mg2+ ions, and the two reactions are executed at the same reaction center in a stepwise fashion. ABSTRACT 111 126 reaction center site The enzyme creates two substrate binding sites for the first- and second-step reactions in the vicinity of one reaction center consisting of two Mg2+ ions, and the two reactions are executed at the same reaction center in a stepwise fashion. ABSTRACT 145 149 Mg2+ chemical The enzyme creates two substrate binding sites for the first- and second-step reactions in the vicinity of one reaction center consisting of two Mg2+ ions, and the two reactions are executed at the same reaction center in a stepwise fashion. ABSTRACT 203 218 reaction center site The enzyme creates two substrate binding sites for the first- and second-step reactions in the vicinity of one reaction center consisting of two Mg2+ ions, and the two reactions are executed at the same reaction center in a stepwise fashion. ABSTRACT 18 28 nucleotide chemical When the incoming nucleotide is bound to the second binding site with Watson-Crick hydrogen bonds, the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide and the 5′-triphosphate of the tRNA are moved to the reaction center where the first reaction has occurred. ABSTRACT 32 40 bound to protein_state When the incoming nucleotide is bound to the second binding site with Watson-Crick hydrogen bonds, the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide and the 5′-triphosphate of the tRNA are moved to the reaction center where the first reaction has occurred. ABSTRACT 45 64 second binding site site When the incoming nucleotide is bound to the second binding site with Watson-Crick hydrogen bonds, the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide and the 5′-triphosphate of the tRNA are moved to the reaction center where the first reaction has occurred. ABSTRACT 70 97 Watson-Crick hydrogen bonds bond_interaction When the incoming nucleotide is bound to the second binding site with Watson-Crick hydrogen bonds, the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide and the 5′-triphosphate of the tRNA are moved to the reaction center where the first reaction has occurred. ABSTRACT 144 159 5′-triphosphate chemical When the incoming nucleotide is bound to the second binding site with Watson-Crick hydrogen bonds, the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide and the 5′-triphosphate of the tRNA are moved to the reaction center where the first reaction has occurred. ABSTRACT 167 171 tRNA chemical When the incoming nucleotide is bound to the second binding site with Watson-Crick hydrogen bonds, the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide and the 5′-triphosphate of the tRNA are moved to the reaction center where the first reaction has occurred. ABSTRACT 189 204 reaction center site When the incoming nucleotide is bound to the second binding site with Watson-Crick hydrogen bonds, the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide and the 5′-triphosphate of the tRNA are moved to the reaction center where the first reaction has occurred. ABSTRACT 9 32 3′-5′ elongation enzyme protein_type That the 3′-5′ elongation enzyme performs this elaborate two-step reaction in one catalytic center suggests that these two reactions have been inseparable throughout the process of protein evolution. ABSTRACT 82 98 catalytic center site That the 3′-5′ elongation enzyme performs this elaborate two-step reaction in one catalytic center suggests that these two reactions have been inseparable throughout the process of protein evolution. ABSTRACT 9 12 TLP protein_type Although TLP and Thg1 have similar tetrameric organization, the tRNA binding mode of TLP is different from that of Thg1, a tRNAHis-specific G−1 addition enzyme. ABSTRACT 17 21 Thg1 protein Although TLP and Thg1 have similar tetrameric organization, the tRNA binding mode of TLP is different from that of Thg1, a tRNAHis-specific G−1 addition enzyme. ABSTRACT 35 45 tetrameric oligomeric_state Although TLP and Thg1 have similar tetrameric organization, the tRNA binding mode of TLP is different from that of Thg1, a tRNAHis-specific G−1 addition enzyme. ABSTRACT 64 68 tRNA chemical Although TLP and Thg1 have similar tetrameric organization, the tRNA binding mode of TLP is different from that of Thg1, a tRNAHis-specific G−1 addition enzyme. ABSTRACT 85 88 TLP protein_type Although TLP and Thg1 have similar tetrameric organization, the tRNA binding mode of TLP is different from that of Thg1, a tRNAHis-specific G−1 addition enzyme. ABSTRACT 115 119 Thg1 protein Although TLP and Thg1 have similar tetrameric organization, the tRNA binding mode of TLP is different from that of Thg1, a tRNAHis-specific G−1 addition enzyme. ABSTRACT 123 159 tRNAHis-specific G−1 addition enzyme protein_type Although TLP and Thg1 have similar tetrameric organization, the tRNA binding mode of TLP is different from that of Thg1, a tRNAHis-specific G−1 addition enzyme. ABSTRACT 5 12 tRNAHis chemical Each tRNAHis binds to three of the four Thg1 tetramer subunits, whereas in TLP, tRNA only binds to a dimer interface and the elongation reaction is terminated by measuring the accepter stem length through the flexible β-hairpin. ABSTRACT 40 44 Thg1 protein Each tRNAHis binds to three of the four Thg1 tetramer subunits, whereas in TLP, tRNA only binds to a dimer interface and the elongation reaction is terminated by measuring the accepter stem length through the flexible β-hairpin. ABSTRACT 45 53 tetramer oligomeric_state Each tRNAHis binds to three of the four Thg1 tetramer subunits, whereas in TLP, tRNA only binds to a dimer interface and the elongation reaction is terminated by measuring the accepter stem length through the flexible β-hairpin. ABSTRACT 54 62 subunits structure_element Each tRNAHis binds to three of the four Thg1 tetramer subunits, whereas in TLP, tRNA only binds to a dimer interface and the elongation reaction is terminated by measuring the accepter stem length through the flexible β-hairpin. ABSTRACT 75 78 TLP protein_type Each tRNAHis binds to three of the four Thg1 tetramer subunits, whereas in TLP, tRNA only binds to a dimer interface and the elongation reaction is terminated by measuring the accepter stem length through the flexible β-hairpin. ABSTRACT 80 84 tRNA chemical Each tRNAHis binds to three of the four Thg1 tetramer subunits, whereas in TLP, tRNA only binds to a dimer interface and the elongation reaction is terminated by measuring the accepter stem length through the flexible β-hairpin. ABSTRACT 101 116 dimer interface site Each tRNAHis binds to three of the four Thg1 tetramer subunits, whereas in TLP, tRNA only binds to a dimer interface and the elongation reaction is terminated by measuring the accepter stem length through the flexible β-hairpin. ABSTRACT 176 189 accepter stem structure_element Each tRNAHis binds to three of the four Thg1 tetramer subunits, whereas in TLP, tRNA only binds to a dimer interface and the elongation reaction is terminated by measuring the accepter stem length through the flexible β-hairpin. ABSTRACT 209 217 flexible protein_state Each tRNAHis binds to three of the four Thg1 tetramer subunits, whereas in TLP, tRNA only binds to a dimer interface and the elongation reaction is terminated by measuring the accepter stem length through the flexible β-hairpin. ABSTRACT 218 227 β-hairpin structure_element Each tRNAHis binds to three of the four Thg1 tetramer subunits, whereas in TLP, tRNA only binds to a dimer interface and the elongation reaction is terminated by measuring the accepter stem length through the flexible β-hairpin. ABSTRACT 13 32 mutational analyses experimental_method Furthermore, mutational analyses show that tRNAHis is bound to TLP in a similar manner as Thg1, thus indicating that TLP has a dual binding mode. ABSTRACT 43 50 tRNAHis chemical Furthermore, mutational analyses show that tRNAHis is bound to TLP in a similar manner as Thg1, thus indicating that TLP has a dual binding mode. ABSTRACT 54 62 bound to protein_state Furthermore, mutational analyses show that tRNAHis is bound to TLP in a similar manner as Thg1, thus indicating that TLP has a dual binding mode. ABSTRACT 63 66 TLP protein_type Furthermore, mutational analyses show that tRNAHis is bound to TLP in a similar manner as Thg1, thus indicating that TLP has a dual binding mode. ABSTRACT 90 94 Thg1 protein Furthermore, mutational analyses show that tRNAHis is bound to TLP in a similar manner as Thg1, thus indicating that TLP has a dual binding mode. ABSTRACT 117 120 TLP protein_type Furthermore, mutational analyses show that tRNAHis is bound to TLP in a similar manner as Thg1, thus indicating that TLP has a dual binding mode. ABSTRACT 60 63 DNA chemical All polynucleotide chain elongation reactions, whether with DNA or RNA, proceed in the 5′-3′ direction. INTRO 67 70 RNA chemical All polynucleotide chain elongation reactions, whether with DNA or RNA, proceed in the 5′-3′ direction. INTRO 118 127 phosphate chemical This reaction involves the nucleophilic attack of a 3′-OH of the terminal nucleotide in the elongating chain on the α-phosphate of an incoming nucleotide. INTRO 28 31 DNA chemical This elongation reaction of DNA/RNA chains is in clear contrast to the elongation of protein chains in which the high energy of the incoming aminoacyl-tRNA is not used for its own addition but for the addition of the next monomer (termed head polymerization). INTRO 32 35 RNA chemical This elongation reaction of DNA/RNA chains is in clear contrast to the elongation of protein chains in which the high energy of the incoming aminoacyl-tRNA is not used for its own addition but for the addition of the next monomer (termed head polymerization). INTRO 141 155 aminoacyl-tRNA chemical This elongation reaction of DNA/RNA chains is in clear contrast to the elongation of protein chains in which the high energy of the incoming aminoacyl-tRNA is not used for its own addition but for the addition of the next monomer (termed head polymerization). INTRO 222 229 monomer oligomeric_state This elongation reaction of DNA/RNA chains is in clear contrast to the elongation of protein chains in which the high energy of the incoming aminoacyl-tRNA is not used for its own addition but for the addition of the next monomer (termed head polymerization). INTRO 44 48 Thg1 protein However, recent studies have shown that the Thg1/Thg1-like protein (TLP) family of proteins extends tRNA nucleotide chains in the reverse (3′-5′) direction. INTRO 49 66 Thg1-like protein protein_type However, recent studies have shown that the Thg1/Thg1-like protein (TLP) family of proteins extends tRNA nucleotide chains in the reverse (3′-5′) direction. INTRO 68 71 TLP protein_type However, recent studies have shown that the Thg1/Thg1-like protein (TLP) family of proteins extends tRNA nucleotide chains in the reverse (3′-5′) direction. INTRO 100 104 tRNA chemical However, recent studies have shown that the Thg1/Thg1-like protein (TLP) family of proteins extends tRNA nucleotide chains in the reverse (3′-5′) direction. INTRO 28 32 tRNA chemical In this case, the 5′-end of tRNA is first activated using adenosine 5′-triphosphate (ATP)/guanosine 5′-triphosphate (GTP), followed by nucleophilic attack of a 3′-OH on the incoming nucleotide [nucleoside 5′-triphosphate (NTP)] to yield pppN-tRNA. INTRO 58 83 adenosine 5′-triphosphate chemical In this case, the 5′-end of tRNA is first activated using adenosine 5′-triphosphate (ATP)/guanosine 5′-triphosphate (GTP), followed by nucleophilic attack of a 3′-OH on the incoming nucleotide [nucleoside 5′-triphosphate (NTP)] to yield pppN-tRNA. INTRO 85 88 ATP chemical In this case, the 5′-end of tRNA is first activated using adenosine 5′-triphosphate (ATP)/guanosine 5′-triphosphate (GTP), followed by nucleophilic attack of a 3′-OH on the incoming nucleotide [nucleoside 5′-triphosphate (NTP)] to yield pppN-tRNA. INTRO 90 115 guanosine 5′-triphosphate chemical In this case, the 5′-end of tRNA is first activated using adenosine 5′-triphosphate (ATP)/guanosine 5′-triphosphate (GTP), followed by nucleophilic attack of a 3′-OH on the incoming nucleotide [nucleoside 5′-triphosphate (NTP)] to yield pppN-tRNA. INTRO 117 120 GTP chemical In this case, the 5′-end of tRNA is first activated using adenosine 5′-triphosphate (ATP)/guanosine 5′-triphosphate (GTP), followed by nucleophilic attack of a 3′-OH on the incoming nucleotide [nucleoside 5′-triphosphate (NTP)] to yield pppN-tRNA. INTRO 194 220 nucleoside 5′-triphosphate chemical In this case, the 5′-end of tRNA is first activated using adenosine 5′-triphosphate (ATP)/guanosine 5′-triphosphate (GTP), followed by nucleophilic attack of a 3′-OH on the incoming nucleotide [nucleoside 5′-triphosphate (NTP)] to yield pppN-tRNA. INTRO 222 225 NTP chemical In this case, the 5′-end of tRNA is first activated using adenosine 5′-triphosphate (ATP)/guanosine 5′-triphosphate (GTP), followed by nucleophilic attack of a 3′-OH on the incoming nucleotide [nucleoside 5′-triphosphate (NTP)] to yield pppN-tRNA. INTRO 237 246 pppN-tRNA chemical In this case, the 5′-end of tRNA is first activated using adenosine 5′-triphosphate (ATP)/guanosine 5′-triphosphate (GTP), followed by nucleophilic attack of a 3′-OH on the incoming nucleotide [nucleoside 5′-triphosphate (NTP)] to yield pppN-tRNA. INTRO 24 36 triphosphate chemical Thus, the energy in the triphosphate bond of the incoming nucleotide is not used for its own addition but is reserved for subsequent polymerization (that is, head polymerization) (Fig. 1). INTRO 44 48 Thg1 protein Top: Reaction scheme of 3′-5′ elongation by Thg1/TLP family proteins. FIG 49 52 TLP protein_type Top: Reaction scheme of 3′-5′ elongation by Thg1/TLP family proteins. FIG 47 66 DNA/RNA polymerases protein_type Bottom: Reaction scheme of 5′-3′ elongation by DNA/RNA polymerases. FIG 23 27 Thg1 protein In 3′-5′ elongation by Thg1/TLP family proteins, the 5′-monophosphate of the tRNA is first activated by ATP/GTP, followed by the actual elongation reaction. FIG 28 31 TLP protein_type In 3′-5′ elongation by Thg1/TLP family proteins, the 5′-monophosphate of the tRNA is first activated by ATP/GTP, followed by the actual elongation reaction. FIG 53 69 5′-monophosphate chemical In 3′-5′ elongation by Thg1/TLP family proteins, the 5′-monophosphate of the tRNA is first activated by ATP/GTP, followed by the actual elongation reaction. FIG 77 81 tRNA chemical In 3′-5′ elongation by Thg1/TLP family proteins, the 5′-monophosphate of the tRNA is first activated by ATP/GTP, followed by the actual elongation reaction. FIG 104 107 ATP chemical In 3′-5′ elongation by Thg1/TLP family proteins, the 5′-monophosphate of the tRNA is first activated by ATP/GTP, followed by the actual elongation reaction. FIG 108 111 GTP chemical In 3′-5′ elongation by Thg1/TLP family proteins, the 5′-monophosphate of the tRNA is first activated by ATP/GTP, followed by the actual elongation reaction. FIG 23 42 DNA/RNA polymerases protein_type In 5′-3′ elongation by DNA/RNA polymerases, the energy of the incoming nucleotide is used for its own addition (tail polymerization). FIG 60 70 eukaryotic taxonomy_domain The best-characterized member of this family of proteins is eukaryotic Thg1 (tRNAHis guanylyltransferase), which catalyzes the nontemplated addition of a guanylate to the 5′-end of immature tRNAHis. INTRO 71 75 Thg1 protein The best-characterized member of this family of proteins is eukaryotic Thg1 (tRNAHis guanylyltransferase), which catalyzes the nontemplated addition of a guanylate to the 5′-end of immature tRNAHis. INTRO 77 104 tRNAHis guanylyltransferase protein_type The best-characterized member of this family of proteins is eukaryotic Thg1 (tRNAHis guanylyltransferase), which catalyzes the nontemplated addition of a guanylate to the 5′-end of immature tRNAHis. INTRO 190 197 tRNAHis chemical The best-characterized member of this family of proteins is eukaryotic Thg1 (tRNAHis guanylyltransferase), which catalyzes the nontemplated addition of a guanylate to the 5′-end of immature tRNAHis. INTRO 5 14 guanosine chemical This guanosine at position −1 (G−1) of tRNAHis is a critical identity element for recognition by the histidyl-tRNA synthase. INTRO 27 29 −1 residue_number This guanosine at position −1 (G−1) of tRNAHis is a critical identity element for recognition by the histidyl-tRNA synthase. INTRO 31 34 G−1 residue_name_number This guanosine at position −1 (G−1) of tRNAHis is a critical identity element for recognition by the histidyl-tRNA synthase. INTRO 39 46 tRNAHis chemical This guanosine at position −1 (G−1) of tRNAHis is a critical identity element for recognition by the histidyl-tRNA synthase. INTRO 101 123 histidyl-tRNA synthase protein_type This guanosine at position −1 (G−1) of tRNAHis is a critical identity element for recognition by the histidyl-tRNA synthase. INTRO 11 15 Thg1 protein Therefore, Thg1 is essential to the fidelity of protein synthesis in eukaryotes. INTRO 69 79 eukaryotes taxonomy_domain Therefore, Thg1 is essential to the fidelity of protein synthesis in eukaryotes. INTRO 9 13 Thg1 protein However, Thg1 homologs or TLPs are found in organisms in which G−1 is genetically encoded, and thus, posttranscriptional modification is not required. INTRO 26 30 TLPs protein_type However, Thg1 homologs or TLPs are found in organisms in which G−1 is genetically encoded, and thus, posttranscriptional modification is not required. INTRO 63 66 G−1 residue_name_number However, Thg1 homologs or TLPs are found in organisms in which G−1 is genetically encoded, and thus, posttranscriptional modification is not required. INTRO 27 31 TLPs protein_type This finding suggests that TLPs may have potential functions other than tRNAHis maturation. INTRO 72 79 tRNAHis chemical This finding suggests that TLPs may have potential functions other than tRNAHis maturation. INTRO 0 4 TLPs protein_type TLPs have been shown to catalyze 5′-end nucleotide addition to truncated tRNA species in vitro in a Watson-Crick template–dependent manner. INTRO 73 77 tRNA chemical TLPs have been shown to catalyze 5′-end nucleotide addition to truncated tRNA species in vitro in a Watson-Crick template–dependent manner. INTRO 17 21 TLPs protein_type This function of TLPs is not limited to tRNAHis but occurs efficiently with other tRNAs. INTRO 40 47 tRNAHis chemical This function of TLPs is not limited to tRNAHis but occurs efficiently with other tRNAs. INTRO 82 87 tRNAs chemical This function of TLPs is not limited to tRNAHis but occurs efficiently with other tRNAs. INTRO 17 22 yeast taxonomy_domain Furthermore, the yeast homolog (Thg1p) has been shown to interact with the replication origin recognition complex for DNA replication, and the plant homolog (ICA1) was identified as a protein affecting the capacity to repair DNA damage. INTRO 32 37 Thg1p protein Furthermore, the yeast homolog (Thg1p) has been shown to interact with the replication origin recognition complex for DNA replication, and the plant homolog (ICA1) was identified as a protein affecting the capacity to repair DNA damage. INTRO 118 121 DNA chemical Furthermore, the yeast homolog (Thg1p) has been shown to interact with the replication origin recognition complex for DNA replication, and the plant homolog (ICA1) was identified as a protein affecting the capacity to repair DNA damage. INTRO 143 148 plant taxonomy_domain Furthermore, the yeast homolog (Thg1p) has been shown to interact with the replication origin recognition complex for DNA replication, and the plant homolog (ICA1) was identified as a protein affecting the capacity to repair DNA damage. INTRO 158 162 ICA1 protein Furthermore, the yeast homolog (Thg1p) has been shown to interact with the replication origin recognition complex for DNA replication, and the plant homolog (ICA1) was identified as a protein affecting the capacity to repair DNA damage. INTRO 225 228 DNA chemical Furthermore, the yeast homolog (Thg1p) has been shown to interact with the replication origin recognition complex for DNA replication, and the plant homolog (ICA1) was identified as a protein affecting the capacity to repair DNA damage. INTRO 32 36 TLPs protein_type These observations suggest that TLPs may have more general functions in DNA/RNA repair. INTRO 72 75 DNA chemical These observations suggest that TLPs may have more general functions in DNA/RNA repair. INTRO 76 79 RNA chemical These observations suggest that TLPs may have more general functions in DNA/RNA repair. INTRO 41 45 Thg1 protein The 3′-5′ addition reaction catalyzed by Thg1 occurs through three reaction steps. INTRO 45 52 tRNAHis chemical In the first step, the 5′-monophosphorylated tRNAHis, which is cleaved by ribonuclease P from pre-tRNAHis, is activated by ATP, creating a 5′-adenylylated tRNAHis intermediate. INTRO 74 88 ribonuclease P protein_type In the first step, the 5′-monophosphorylated tRNAHis, which is cleaved by ribonuclease P from pre-tRNAHis, is activated by ATP, creating a 5′-adenylylated tRNAHis intermediate. INTRO 94 105 pre-tRNAHis chemical In the first step, the 5′-monophosphorylated tRNAHis, which is cleaved by ribonuclease P from pre-tRNAHis, is activated by ATP, creating a 5′-adenylylated tRNAHis intermediate. INTRO 123 126 ATP chemical In the first step, the 5′-monophosphorylated tRNAHis, which is cleaved by ribonuclease P from pre-tRNAHis, is activated by ATP, creating a 5′-adenylylated tRNAHis intermediate. INTRO 155 162 tRNAHis chemical In the first step, the 5′-monophosphorylated tRNAHis, which is cleaved by ribonuclease P from pre-tRNAHis, is activated by ATP, creating a 5′-adenylylated tRNAHis intermediate. INTRO 46 49 GTP chemical In the second step, the 3′-OH of the incoming GTP attacks the activated intermediate, yielding pppG−1-tRNAHis. INTRO 95 109 pppG−1-tRNAHis chemical In the second step, the 3′-OH of the incoming GTP attacks the activated intermediate, yielding pppG−1-tRNAHis. INTRO 13 26 pyrophosphate chemical Finally, the pyrophosphate is removed, and mature pG−1-tRNAHis is created. INTRO 50 62 pG−1-tRNAHis chemical Finally, the pyrophosphate is removed, and mature pG−1-tRNAHis is created. INTRO 4 21 crystal structure evidence The crystal structure of human Thg1 (HsThg1) shows that its catalytic core shares structural homology with canonical 5′-3′ nucleotide polymerases, such as T7 DNA/RNA polymerases. INTRO 25 30 human species The crystal structure of human Thg1 (HsThg1) shows that its catalytic core shares structural homology with canonical 5′-3′ nucleotide polymerases, such as T7 DNA/RNA polymerases. INTRO 31 35 Thg1 protein The crystal structure of human Thg1 (HsThg1) shows that its catalytic core shares structural homology with canonical 5′-3′ nucleotide polymerases, such as T7 DNA/RNA polymerases. INTRO 37 43 HsThg1 protein The crystal structure of human Thg1 (HsThg1) shows that its catalytic core shares structural homology with canonical 5′-3′ nucleotide polymerases, such as T7 DNA/RNA polymerases. INTRO 60 74 catalytic core site The crystal structure of human Thg1 (HsThg1) shows that its catalytic core shares structural homology with canonical 5′-3′ nucleotide polymerases, such as T7 DNA/RNA polymerases. INTRO 117 145 5′-3′ nucleotide polymerases protein_type The crystal structure of human Thg1 (HsThg1) shows that its catalytic core shares structural homology with canonical 5′-3′ nucleotide polymerases, such as T7 DNA/RNA polymerases. INTRO 155 177 T7 DNA/RNA polymerases protein_type The crystal structure of human Thg1 (HsThg1) shows that its catalytic core shares structural homology with canonical 5′-3′ nucleotide polymerases, such as T7 DNA/RNA polymerases. INTRO 27 51 3′-5′ elongation enzymes protein_type This finding suggests that 3′-5′ elongation enzymes are related to 5′-3′ polymerases and raises important questions on why 5′-3′ polymerases predominate in nature. INTRO 67 84 5′-3′ polymerases protein_type This finding suggests that 3′-5′ elongation enzymes are related to 5′-3′ polymerases and raises important questions on why 5′-3′ polymerases predominate in nature. INTRO 123 140 5′-3′ polymerases protein_type This finding suggests that 3′-5′ elongation enzymes are related to 5′-3′ polymerases and raises important questions on why 5′-3′ polymerases predominate in nature. INTRO 4 21 crystal structure evidence The crystal structure of TLP from Bacillus thuringiensis shows that it shares a similar tetrameric assembly and active-site architecture with HsThg1. INTRO 25 28 TLP protein_type The crystal structure of TLP from Bacillus thuringiensis shows that it shares a similar tetrameric assembly and active-site architecture with HsThg1. INTRO 34 56 Bacillus thuringiensis species The crystal structure of TLP from Bacillus thuringiensis shows that it shares a similar tetrameric assembly and active-site architecture with HsThg1. INTRO 88 98 tetrameric oligomeric_state The crystal structure of TLP from Bacillus thuringiensis shows that it shares a similar tetrameric assembly and active-site architecture with HsThg1. INTRO 112 123 active-site site The crystal structure of TLP from Bacillus thuringiensis shows that it shares a similar tetrameric assembly and active-site architecture with HsThg1. INTRO 142 148 HsThg1 protein The crystal structure of TLP from Bacillus thuringiensis shows that it shares a similar tetrameric assembly and active-site architecture with HsThg1. INTRO 17 26 structure evidence Furthermore, the structure of Candida albicans Thg1 (CaThg1) complexed with tRNAHis reveals that the tRNA substrate accesses the reaction center from a direction opposite to that of canonical DNA/RNA polymerase. INTRO 30 46 Candida albicans species Furthermore, the structure of Candida albicans Thg1 (CaThg1) complexed with tRNAHis reveals that the tRNA substrate accesses the reaction center from a direction opposite to that of canonical DNA/RNA polymerase. INTRO 47 51 Thg1 protein Furthermore, the structure of Candida albicans Thg1 (CaThg1) complexed with tRNAHis reveals that the tRNA substrate accesses the reaction center from a direction opposite to that of canonical DNA/RNA polymerase. INTRO 53 59 CaThg1 protein Furthermore, the structure of Candida albicans Thg1 (CaThg1) complexed with tRNAHis reveals that the tRNA substrate accesses the reaction center from a direction opposite to that of canonical DNA/RNA polymerase. INTRO 61 75 complexed with protein_state Furthermore, the structure of Candida albicans Thg1 (CaThg1) complexed with tRNAHis reveals that the tRNA substrate accesses the reaction center from a direction opposite to that of canonical DNA/RNA polymerase. INTRO 76 83 tRNAHis chemical Furthermore, the structure of Candida albicans Thg1 (CaThg1) complexed with tRNAHis reveals that the tRNA substrate accesses the reaction center from a direction opposite to that of canonical DNA/RNA polymerase. INTRO 101 105 tRNA chemical Furthermore, the structure of Candida albicans Thg1 (CaThg1) complexed with tRNAHis reveals that the tRNA substrate accesses the reaction center from a direction opposite to that of canonical DNA/RNA polymerase. INTRO 129 144 reaction center site Furthermore, the structure of Candida albicans Thg1 (CaThg1) complexed with tRNAHis reveals that the tRNA substrate accesses the reaction center from a direction opposite to that of canonical DNA/RNA polymerase. INTRO 192 210 DNA/RNA polymerase protein_type Furthermore, the structure of Candida albicans Thg1 (CaThg1) complexed with tRNAHis reveals that the tRNA substrate accesses the reaction center from a direction opposite to that of canonical DNA/RNA polymerase. INTRO 17 36 structural analysis experimental_method However, in this structural analysis, the 5′-end of tRNAHis was not activated and the second substrate (GTP) was not bound. INTRO 52 59 tRNAHis chemical However, in this structural analysis, the 5′-end of tRNAHis was not activated and the second substrate (GTP) was not bound. INTRO 104 107 GTP chemical However, in this structural analysis, the 5′-end of tRNAHis was not activated and the second substrate (GTP) was not bound. INTRO 113 122 not bound protein_state However, in this structural analysis, the 5′-end of tRNAHis was not activated and the second substrate (GTP) was not bound. INTRO 22 28 solved experimental_method Here, we successfully solved the structure of TLP from the methanogenic archaeon Methanosarcina acetivorans (MaTLP) in complex with ppptRNAPheΔ1, which mimics the activated intermediate of the repair substrate. INTRO 33 42 structure evidence Here, we successfully solved the structure of TLP from the methanogenic archaeon Methanosarcina acetivorans (MaTLP) in complex with ppptRNAPheΔ1, which mimics the activated intermediate of the repair substrate. INTRO 46 49 TLP protein_type Here, we successfully solved the structure of TLP from the methanogenic archaeon Methanosarcina acetivorans (MaTLP) in complex with ppptRNAPheΔ1, which mimics the activated intermediate of the repair substrate. INTRO 59 80 methanogenic archaeon taxonomy_domain Here, we successfully solved the structure of TLP from the methanogenic archaeon Methanosarcina acetivorans (MaTLP) in complex with ppptRNAPheΔ1, which mimics the activated intermediate of the repair substrate. INTRO 81 107 Methanosarcina acetivorans species Here, we successfully solved the structure of TLP from the methanogenic archaeon Methanosarcina acetivorans (MaTLP) in complex with ppptRNAPheΔ1, which mimics the activated intermediate of the repair substrate. INTRO 109 114 MaTLP protein Here, we successfully solved the structure of TLP from the methanogenic archaeon Methanosarcina acetivorans (MaTLP) in complex with ppptRNAPheΔ1, which mimics the activated intermediate of the repair substrate. INTRO 116 131 in complex with protein_state Here, we successfully solved the structure of TLP from the methanogenic archaeon Methanosarcina acetivorans (MaTLP) in complex with ppptRNAPheΔ1, which mimics the activated intermediate of the repair substrate. INTRO 132 144 ppptRNAPheΔ1 chemical Here, we successfully solved the structure of TLP from the methanogenic archaeon Methanosarcina acetivorans (MaTLP) in complex with ppptRNAPheΔ1, which mimics the activated intermediate of the repair substrate. INTRO 9 12 TLP protein_type Although TLP and Thg1 have similar tetrameric organization, the mode of tRNA binding is different in TLP. INTRO 17 21 Thg1 protein Although TLP and Thg1 have similar tetrameric organization, the mode of tRNA binding is different in TLP. INTRO 35 45 tetrameric oligomeric_state Although TLP and Thg1 have similar tetrameric organization, the mode of tRNA binding is different in TLP. INTRO 72 76 tRNA chemical Although TLP and Thg1 have similar tetrameric organization, the mode of tRNA binding is different in TLP. INTRO 101 104 TLP protein_type Although TLP and Thg1 have similar tetrameric organization, the mode of tRNA binding is different in TLP. INTRO 29 38 structure evidence Furthermore, we obtained the structure in which the GTP analog (GDPNP) was inserted into this complex to form a Watson-Crick base pair with C72 at the 3′-end region of the tRNA. INTRO 52 55 GTP chemical Furthermore, we obtained the structure in which the GTP analog (GDPNP) was inserted into this complex to form a Watson-Crick base pair with C72 at the 3′-end region of the tRNA. INTRO 64 69 GDPNP chemical Furthermore, we obtained the structure in which the GTP analog (GDPNP) was inserted into this complex to form a Watson-Crick base pair with C72 at the 3′-end region of the tRNA. INTRO 112 134 Watson-Crick base pair bond_interaction Furthermore, we obtained the structure in which the GTP analog (GDPNP) was inserted into this complex to form a Watson-Crick base pair with C72 at the 3′-end region of the tRNA. INTRO 140 143 C72 residue_name_number Furthermore, we obtained the structure in which the GTP analog (GDPNP) was inserted into this complex to form a Watson-Crick base pair with C72 at the 3′-end region of the tRNA. INTRO 172 176 tRNA chemical Furthermore, we obtained the structure in which the GTP analog (GDPNP) was inserted into this complex to form a Watson-Crick base pair with C72 at the 3′-end region of the tRNA. INTRO 22 32 structures evidence On the basis of these structures, we discuss the reaction mechanism of template-dependent reverse (3′-5′) polymerization in comparison with canonical 5′-3′ polymerization. INTRO 33 45 ppptRNAPheΔ1 chemical Anticodon-independent binding of ppptRNAPheΔ1 to MaTLP RESULTS 49 54 MaTLP protein Anticodon-independent binding of ppptRNAPheΔ1 to MaTLP RESULTS 9 32 biochemical experiments experimental_method Previous biochemical experiments have suggested that ppptRNAPheΔ1, in which the 5′-end of tRNAPhe was triphosphorylated and G1 was deleted, can be an efficient substrate for the repair reaction (guanylyl transfer) of Thg1/TLP. RESULTS 53 65 ppptRNAPheΔ1 chemical Previous biochemical experiments have suggested that ppptRNAPheΔ1, in which the 5′-end of tRNAPhe was triphosphorylated and G1 was deleted, can be an efficient substrate for the repair reaction (guanylyl transfer) of Thg1/TLP. RESULTS 90 97 tRNAPhe chemical Previous biochemical experiments have suggested that ppptRNAPheΔ1, in which the 5′-end of tRNAPhe was triphosphorylated and G1 was deleted, can be an efficient substrate for the repair reaction (guanylyl transfer) of Thg1/TLP. RESULTS 124 126 G1 residue_name_number Previous biochemical experiments have suggested that ppptRNAPheΔ1, in which the 5′-end of tRNAPhe was triphosphorylated and G1 was deleted, can be an efficient substrate for the repair reaction (guanylyl transfer) of Thg1/TLP. RESULTS 131 138 deleted experimental_method Previous biochemical experiments have suggested that ppptRNAPheΔ1, in which the 5′-end of tRNAPhe was triphosphorylated and G1 was deleted, can be an efficient substrate for the repair reaction (guanylyl transfer) of Thg1/TLP. RESULTS 217 221 Thg1 protein Previous biochemical experiments have suggested that ppptRNAPheΔ1, in which the 5′-end of tRNAPhe was triphosphorylated and G1 was deleted, can be an efficient substrate for the repair reaction (guanylyl transfer) of Thg1/TLP. RESULTS 222 225 TLP protein_type Previous biochemical experiments have suggested that ppptRNAPheΔ1, in which the 5′-end of tRNAPhe was triphosphorylated and G1 was deleted, can be an efficient substrate for the repair reaction (guanylyl transfer) of Thg1/TLP. RESULTS 25 32 crystal evidence Therefore, we prepared a crystal of MaTLP complexed with ppptRNAPheΔ1 and solved its structure to study the template-directed 3′-5′ elongation reaction by TLP (fig. S1). RESULTS 36 41 MaTLP protein Therefore, we prepared a crystal of MaTLP complexed with ppptRNAPheΔ1 and solved its structure to study the template-directed 3′-5′ elongation reaction by TLP (fig. S1). RESULTS 42 56 complexed with protein_state Therefore, we prepared a crystal of MaTLP complexed with ppptRNAPheΔ1 and solved its structure to study the template-directed 3′-5′ elongation reaction by TLP (fig. S1). RESULTS 57 69 ppptRNAPheΔ1 chemical Therefore, we prepared a crystal of MaTLP complexed with ppptRNAPheΔ1 and solved its structure to study the template-directed 3′-5′ elongation reaction by TLP (fig. S1). RESULTS 74 80 solved experimental_method Therefore, we prepared a crystal of MaTLP complexed with ppptRNAPheΔ1 and solved its structure to study the template-directed 3′-5′ elongation reaction by TLP (fig. S1). RESULTS 85 94 structure evidence Therefore, we prepared a crystal of MaTLP complexed with ppptRNAPheΔ1 and solved its structure to study the template-directed 3′-5′ elongation reaction by TLP (fig. S1). RESULTS 155 158 TLP protein_type Therefore, we prepared a crystal of MaTLP complexed with ppptRNAPheΔ1 and solved its structure to study the template-directed 3′-5′ elongation reaction by TLP (fig. S1). RESULTS 4 11 crystal evidence The crystal contained a dimer of TLP (A and B molecules) and one tRNA in an asymmetric unit. RESULTS 24 29 dimer oligomeric_state The crystal contained a dimer of TLP (A and B molecules) and one tRNA in an asymmetric unit. RESULTS 33 36 TLP protein_type The crystal contained a dimer of TLP (A and B molecules) and one tRNA in an asymmetric unit. RESULTS 38 39 A structure_element The crystal contained a dimer of TLP (A and B molecules) and one tRNA in an asymmetric unit. RESULTS 44 45 B structure_element The crystal contained a dimer of TLP (A and B molecules) and one tRNA in an asymmetric unit. RESULTS 65 69 tRNA chemical The crystal contained a dimer of TLP (A and B molecules) and one tRNA in an asymmetric unit. RESULTS 4 10 dimers oligomeric_state Two dimers in the crystal further assembled as a dimer of dimers by the crystallographic twofold axis (Fig. 2). RESULTS 18 25 crystal evidence Two dimers in the crystal further assembled as a dimer of dimers by the crystallographic twofold axis (Fig. 2). RESULTS 49 54 dimer oligomeric_state Two dimers in the crystal further assembled as a dimer of dimers by the crystallographic twofold axis (Fig. 2). RESULTS 58 64 dimers oligomeric_state Two dimers in the crystal further assembled as a dimer of dimers by the crystallographic twofold axis (Fig. 2). RESULTS 5 15 tetrameric oligomeric_state This tetrameric structure and 4:2 stoichiometry of the TLP-tRNA complex are the same as those of the CaThg1-tRNA complex. RESULTS 16 25 structure evidence This tetrameric structure and 4:2 stoichiometry of the TLP-tRNA complex are the same as those of the CaThg1-tRNA complex. RESULTS 55 63 TLP-tRNA complex_assembly This tetrameric structure and 4:2 stoichiometry of the TLP-tRNA complex are the same as those of the CaThg1-tRNA complex. RESULTS 101 112 CaThg1-tRNA complex_assembly This tetrameric structure and 4:2 stoichiometry of the TLP-tRNA complex are the same as those of the CaThg1-tRNA complex. RESULTS 21 23 AB structure_element However, whereas the AB and CD dimers of tetrameric CaThg1 play different roles, respectively recognizing the accepter stem and anticodon of tRNAHis, the AB dimer and its symmetry mate (CD dimer) on tetrameric MaTLP independently bind one molecule of tRNA (fig. S2), recognizing the tRNA accepter stem and elbow region. RESULTS 28 30 CD structure_element However, whereas the AB and CD dimers of tetrameric CaThg1 play different roles, respectively recognizing the accepter stem and anticodon of tRNAHis, the AB dimer and its symmetry mate (CD dimer) on tetrameric MaTLP independently bind one molecule of tRNA (fig. S2), recognizing the tRNA accepter stem and elbow region. RESULTS 31 37 dimers oligomeric_state However, whereas the AB and CD dimers of tetrameric CaThg1 play different roles, respectively recognizing the accepter stem and anticodon of tRNAHis, the AB dimer and its symmetry mate (CD dimer) on tetrameric MaTLP independently bind one molecule of tRNA (fig. S2), recognizing the tRNA accepter stem and elbow region. RESULTS 41 51 tetrameric oligomeric_state However, whereas the AB and CD dimers of tetrameric CaThg1 play different roles, respectively recognizing the accepter stem and anticodon of tRNAHis, the AB dimer and its symmetry mate (CD dimer) on tetrameric MaTLP independently bind one molecule of tRNA (fig. S2), recognizing the tRNA accepter stem and elbow region. RESULTS 52 58 CaThg1 protein However, whereas the AB and CD dimers of tetrameric CaThg1 play different roles, respectively recognizing the accepter stem and anticodon of tRNAHis, the AB dimer and its symmetry mate (CD dimer) on tetrameric MaTLP independently bind one molecule of tRNA (fig. S2), recognizing the tRNA accepter stem and elbow region. RESULTS 110 123 accepter stem structure_element However, whereas the AB and CD dimers of tetrameric CaThg1 play different roles, respectively recognizing the accepter stem and anticodon of tRNAHis, the AB dimer and its symmetry mate (CD dimer) on tetrameric MaTLP independently bind one molecule of tRNA (fig. S2), recognizing the tRNA accepter stem and elbow region. RESULTS 141 148 tRNAHis chemical However, whereas the AB and CD dimers of tetrameric CaThg1 play different roles, respectively recognizing the accepter stem and anticodon of tRNAHis, the AB dimer and its symmetry mate (CD dimer) on tetrameric MaTLP independently bind one molecule of tRNA (fig. S2), recognizing the tRNA accepter stem and elbow region. RESULTS 154 156 AB structure_element However, whereas the AB and CD dimers of tetrameric CaThg1 play different roles, respectively recognizing the accepter stem and anticodon of tRNAHis, the AB dimer and its symmetry mate (CD dimer) on tetrameric MaTLP independently bind one molecule of tRNA (fig. S2), recognizing the tRNA accepter stem and elbow region. RESULTS 157 162 dimer oligomeric_state However, whereas the AB and CD dimers of tetrameric CaThg1 play different roles, respectively recognizing the accepter stem and anticodon of tRNAHis, the AB dimer and its symmetry mate (CD dimer) on tetrameric MaTLP independently bind one molecule of tRNA (fig. S2), recognizing the tRNA accepter stem and elbow region. RESULTS 186 188 CD structure_element However, whereas the AB and CD dimers of tetrameric CaThg1 play different roles, respectively recognizing the accepter stem and anticodon of tRNAHis, the AB dimer and its symmetry mate (CD dimer) on tetrameric MaTLP independently bind one molecule of tRNA (fig. S2), recognizing the tRNA accepter stem and elbow region. RESULTS 189 194 dimer oligomeric_state However, whereas the AB and CD dimers of tetrameric CaThg1 play different roles, respectively recognizing the accepter stem and anticodon of tRNAHis, the AB dimer and its symmetry mate (CD dimer) on tetrameric MaTLP independently bind one molecule of tRNA (fig. S2), recognizing the tRNA accepter stem and elbow region. RESULTS 199 209 tetrameric oligomeric_state However, whereas the AB and CD dimers of tetrameric CaThg1 play different roles, respectively recognizing the accepter stem and anticodon of tRNAHis, the AB dimer and its symmetry mate (CD dimer) on tetrameric MaTLP independently bind one molecule of tRNA (fig. S2), recognizing the tRNA accepter stem and elbow region. RESULTS 210 215 MaTLP protein However, whereas the AB and CD dimers of tetrameric CaThg1 play different roles, respectively recognizing the accepter stem and anticodon of tRNAHis, the AB dimer and its symmetry mate (CD dimer) on tetrameric MaTLP independently bind one molecule of tRNA (fig. S2), recognizing the tRNA accepter stem and elbow region. RESULTS 251 255 tRNA chemical However, whereas the AB and CD dimers of tetrameric CaThg1 play different roles, respectively recognizing the accepter stem and anticodon of tRNAHis, the AB dimer and its symmetry mate (CD dimer) on tetrameric MaTLP independently bind one molecule of tRNA (fig. S2), recognizing the tRNA accepter stem and elbow region. RESULTS 283 287 tRNA chemical However, whereas the AB and CD dimers of tetrameric CaThg1 play different roles, respectively recognizing the accepter stem and anticodon of tRNAHis, the AB dimer and its symmetry mate (CD dimer) on tetrameric MaTLP independently bind one molecule of tRNA (fig. S2), recognizing the tRNA accepter stem and elbow region. RESULTS 288 301 accepter stem structure_element However, whereas the AB and CD dimers of tetrameric CaThg1 play different roles, respectively recognizing the accepter stem and anticodon of tRNAHis, the AB dimer and its symmetry mate (CD dimer) on tetrameric MaTLP independently bind one molecule of tRNA (fig. S2), recognizing the tRNA accepter stem and elbow region. RESULTS 306 318 elbow region structure_element However, whereas the AB and CD dimers of tetrameric CaThg1 play different roles, respectively recognizing the accepter stem and anticodon of tRNAHis, the AB dimer and its symmetry mate (CD dimer) on tetrameric MaTLP independently bind one molecule of tRNA (fig. S2), recognizing the tRNA accepter stem and elbow region. RESULTS 38 43 MaTLP protein Thus, consistent with the notion that MaTLP is an anticodon-independent repair enzyme, the anticodon was not recognized in the MaTLP-tRNA complex, whereas the binding mode of CaThg1 is for the G−1 addition reaction, therefore the His anticodon has to be recognized (see “Dual binding mode for tRNA repair”). RESULTS 50 85 anticodon-independent repair enzyme protein_type Thus, consistent with the notion that MaTLP is an anticodon-independent repair enzyme, the anticodon was not recognized in the MaTLP-tRNA complex, whereas the binding mode of CaThg1 is for the G−1 addition reaction, therefore the His anticodon has to be recognized (see “Dual binding mode for tRNA repair”). RESULTS 127 137 MaTLP-tRNA complex_assembly Thus, consistent with the notion that MaTLP is an anticodon-independent repair enzyme, the anticodon was not recognized in the MaTLP-tRNA complex, whereas the binding mode of CaThg1 is for the G−1 addition reaction, therefore the His anticodon has to be recognized (see “Dual binding mode for tRNA repair”). RESULTS 175 181 CaThg1 protein Thus, consistent with the notion that MaTLP is an anticodon-independent repair enzyme, the anticodon was not recognized in the MaTLP-tRNA complex, whereas the binding mode of CaThg1 is for the G−1 addition reaction, therefore the His anticodon has to be recognized (see “Dual binding mode for tRNA repair”). RESULTS 193 196 G−1 residue_name_number Thus, consistent with the notion that MaTLP is an anticodon-independent repair enzyme, the anticodon was not recognized in the MaTLP-tRNA complex, whereas the binding mode of CaThg1 is for the G−1 addition reaction, therefore the His anticodon has to be recognized (see “Dual binding mode for tRNA repair”). RESULTS 230 233 His residue_name Thus, consistent with the notion that MaTLP is an anticodon-independent repair enzyme, the anticodon was not recognized in the MaTLP-tRNA complex, whereas the binding mode of CaThg1 is for the G−1 addition reaction, therefore the His anticodon has to be recognized (see “Dual binding mode for tRNA repair”). RESULTS 293 297 tRNA chemical Thus, consistent with the notion that MaTLP is an anticodon-independent repair enzyme, the anticodon was not recognized in the MaTLP-tRNA complex, whereas the binding mode of CaThg1 is for the G−1 addition reaction, therefore the His anticodon has to be recognized (see “Dual binding mode for tRNA repair”). RESULTS 0 9 Structure evidence Structure of the MaTLP complex with ppptRNAPheΔ1. FIG 17 22 MaTLP protein Structure of the MaTLP complex with ppptRNAPheΔ1. FIG 23 35 complex with protein_state Structure of the MaTLP complex with ppptRNAPheΔ1. FIG 36 48 ppptRNAPheΔ1 chemical Structure of the MaTLP complex with ppptRNAPheΔ1. FIG 26 30 tRNA chemical Left: One molecule of the tRNA substrate (ppptRNAPheΔ1) is bound to the MaTLP dimer. FIG 42 54 ppptRNAPheΔ1 chemical Left: One molecule of the tRNA substrate (ppptRNAPheΔ1) is bound to the MaTLP dimer. FIG 59 67 bound to protein_state Left: One molecule of the tRNA substrate (ppptRNAPheΔ1) is bound to the MaTLP dimer. FIG 72 77 MaTLP protein Left: One molecule of the tRNA substrate (ppptRNAPheΔ1) is bound to the MaTLP dimer. FIG 78 83 dimer oligomeric_state Left: One molecule of the tRNA substrate (ppptRNAPheΔ1) is bound to the MaTLP dimer. FIG 4 6 AB structure_element The AB and CD dimers are further dimerized by the crystallographic twofold axis to form a tetrameric structure (dimer of dimers). FIG 11 13 CD structure_element The AB and CD dimers are further dimerized by the crystallographic twofold axis to form a tetrameric structure (dimer of dimers). FIG 14 20 dimers oligomeric_state The AB and CD dimers are further dimerized by the crystallographic twofold axis to form a tetrameric structure (dimer of dimers). FIG 33 42 dimerized oligomeric_state The AB and CD dimers are further dimerized by the crystallographic twofold axis to form a tetrameric structure (dimer of dimers). FIG 90 100 tetrameric oligomeric_state The AB and CD dimers are further dimerized by the crystallographic twofold axis to form a tetrameric structure (dimer of dimers). FIG 101 110 structure evidence The AB and CD dimers are further dimerized by the crystallographic twofold axis to form a tetrameric structure (dimer of dimers). FIG 112 117 dimer oligomeric_state The AB and CD dimers are further dimerized by the crystallographic twofold axis to form a tetrameric structure (dimer of dimers). FIG 121 127 dimers oligomeric_state The AB and CD dimers are further dimerized by the crystallographic twofold axis to form a tetrameric structure (dimer of dimers). FIG 4 6 CD structure_element The CD dimer is omitted for clarity. FIG 7 12 dimer oligomeric_state The CD dimer is omitted for clarity. FIG 4 17 accepter stem structure_element The accepter stem of the tRNA is recognized by molecule A (yellow), and the elbow region by molecule B (blue). FIG 25 29 tRNA chemical The accepter stem of the tRNA is recognized by molecule A (yellow), and the elbow region by molecule B (blue). FIG 76 88 elbow region structure_element The accepter stem of the tRNA is recognized by molecule A (yellow), and the elbow region by molecule B (blue). FIG 4 13 β-hairpin structure_element The β-hairpin region of molecule B is shown in red. FIG 4 16 elbow region structure_element The elbow region of the tRNA substrate was recognized by the β-hairpin of molecule B of MaTLP. RESULTS 24 28 tRNA chemical The elbow region of the tRNA substrate was recognized by the β-hairpin of molecule B of MaTLP. RESULTS 61 70 β-hairpin structure_element The elbow region of the tRNA substrate was recognized by the β-hairpin of molecule B of MaTLP. RESULTS 88 93 MaTLP protein The elbow region of the tRNA substrate was recognized by the β-hairpin of molecule B of MaTLP. RESULTS 33 37 R215 residue_name_number The N atoms in the side chain of R215 in the β-hairpin region of MaTLP were hydrogen-bonded to the phosphate groups of U55 and G57. RESULTS 45 54 β-hairpin structure_element The N atoms in the side chain of R215 in the β-hairpin region of MaTLP were hydrogen-bonded to the phosphate groups of U55 and G57. RESULTS 65 70 MaTLP protein The N atoms in the side chain of R215 in the β-hairpin region of MaTLP were hydrogen-bonded to the phosphate groups of U55 and G57. RESULTS 76 91 hydrogen-bonded bond_interaction The N atoms in the side chain of R215 in the β-hairpin region of MaTLP were hydrogen-bonded to the phosphate groups of U55 and G57. RESULTS 99 108 phosphate chemical The N atoms in the side chain of R215 in the β-hairpin region of MaTLP were hydrogen-bonded to the phosphate groups of U55 and G57. RESULTS 119 122 U55 residue_name_number The N atoms in the side chain of R215 in the β-hairpin region of MaTLP were hydrogen-bonded to the phosphate groups of U55 and G57. RESULTS 127 130 G57 residue_name_number The N atoms in the side chain of R215 in the β-hairpin region of MaTLP were hydrogen-bonded to the phosphate groups of U55 and G57. RESULTS 18 22 S213 residue_name_number The O atom on the S213 side chain was also hydrogen-bonded to the phosphate moiety of G57 of the tRNA (Fig. 2). RESULTS 43 58 hydrogen-bonded bond_interaction The O atom on the S213 side chain was also hydrogen-bonded to the phosphate moiety of G57 of the tRNA (Fig. 2). RESULTS 66 75 phosphate chemical The O atom on the S213 side chain was also hydrogen-bonded to the phosphate moiety of G57 of the tRNA (Fig. 2). RESULTS 86 89 G57 residue_name_number The O atom on the S213 side chain was also hydrogen-bonded to the phosphate moiety of G57 of the tRNA (Fig. 2). RESULTS 97 101 tRNA chemical The O atom on the S213 side chain was also hydrogen-bonded to the phosphate moiety of G57 of the tRNA (Fig. 2). RESULTS 5 14 β-hairpin structure_element This β-hairpin region was disordered in the crystal structure of the CaThg1-tRNA complex. RESULTS 26 36 disordered protein_state This β-hairpin region was disordered in the crystal structure of the CaThg1-tRNA complex. RESULTS 44 61 crystal structure evidence This β-hairpin region was disordered in the crystal structure of the CaThg1-tRNA complex. RESULTS 69 80 CaThg1-tRNA complex_assembly This β-hairpin region was disordered in the crystal structure of the CaThg1-tRNA complex. RESULTS 4 17 accepter stem structure_element The accepter stem of the tRNA substrate was recognized by molecule A of MaTLP. RESULTS 25 29 tRNA chemical The accepter stem of the tRNA substrate was recognized by molecule A of MaTLP. RESULTS 72 77 MaTLP protein The accepter stem of the tRNA substrate was recognized by molecule A of MaTLP. RESULTS 15 17 G2 residue_name_number The N7 atom of G2 at the 5′-end was hydrogen-bonded to the N atom of the R136 side chain, whereas the α-phosphate was bonded to the N137 side chain (Fig. 2). RESULTS 36 51 hydrogen-bonded bond_interaction The N7 atom of G2 at the 5′-end was hydrogen-bonded to the N atom of the R136 side chain, whereas the α-phosphate was bonded to the N137 side chain (Fig. 2). RESULTS 73 77 R136 residue_name_number The N7 atom of G2 at the 5′-end was hydrogen-bonded to the N atom of the R136 side chain, whereas the α-phosphate was bonded to the N137 side chain (Fig. 2). RESULTS 104 113 phosphate chemical The N7 atom of G2 at the 5′-end was hydrogen-bonded to the N atom of the R136 side chain, whereas the α-phosphate was bonded to the N137 side chain (Fig. 2). RESULTS 132 136 N137 residue_name_number The N7 atom of G2 at the 5′-end was hydrogen-bonded to the N atom of the R136 side chain, whereas the α-phosphate was bonded to the N137 side chain (Fig. 2). RESULTS 0 4 R136 residue_name_number R136 was also hydrogen-bonded to the base of C72 (the Watson-Crick bond partner of ΔG1). RESULTS 14 29 hydrogen-bonded bond_interaction R136 was also hydrogen-bonded to the base of C72 (the Watson-Crick bond partner of ΔG1). RESULTS 45 48 C72 residue_name_number R136 was also hydrogen-bonded to the base of C72 (the Watson-Crick bond partner of ΔG1). RESULTS 4 16 triphosphate chemical The triphosphate moiety at the 5′-end of the tRNA was bonded to the D21-K26 region. RESULTS 45 49 tRNA chemical The triphosphate moiety at the 5′-end of the tRNA was bonded to the D21-K26 region. RESULTS 68 75 D21-K26 residue_range The triphosphate moiety at the 5′-end of the tRNA was bonded to the D21-K26 region. RESULTS 6 16 phosphates chemical These phosphates were also coordinated to two metal ions, presumably Mg2+ (Mg2+A and Mg2+B) because they were observed at the same positions (figs. S3 and S4) previously identified by CaThg1 and HsThg1 structures. RESULTS 27 41 coordinated to bond_interaction These phosphates were also coordinated to two metal ions, presumably Mg2+ (Mg2+A and Mg2+B) because they were observed at the same positions (figs. S3 and S4) previously identified by CaThg1 and HsThg1 structures. RESULTS 69 73 Mg2+ chemical These phosphates were also coordinated to two metal ions, presumably Mg2+ (Mg2+A and Mg2+B) because they were observed at the same positions (figs. S3 and S4) previously identified by CaThg1 and HsThg1 structures. RESULTS 75 79 Mg2+ chemical These phosphates were also coordinated to two metal ions, presumably Mg2+ (Mg2+A and Mg2+B) because they were observed at the same positions (figs. S3 and S4) previously identified by CaThg1 and HsThg1 structures. RESULTS 85 89 Mg2+ chemical These phosphates were also coordinated to two metal ions, presumably Mg2+ (Mg2+A and Mg2+B) because they were observed at the same positions (figs. S3 and S4) previously identified by CaThg1 and HsThg1 structures. RESULTS 184 190 CaThg1 protein These phosphates were also coordinated to two metal ions, presumably Mg2+ (Mg2+A and Mg2+B) because they were observed at the same positions (figs. S3 and S4) previously identified by CaThg1 and HsThg1 structures. RESULTS 195 201 HsThg1 protein These phosphates were also coordinated to two metal ions, presumably Mg2+ (Mg2+A and Mg2+B) because they were observed at the same positions (figs. S3 and S4) previously identified by CaThg1 and HsThg1 structures. RESULTS 202 212 structures evidence These phosphates were also coordinated to two metal ions, presumably Mg2+ (Mg2+A and Mg2+B) because they were observed at the same positions (figs. S3 and S4) previously identified by CaThg1 and HsThg1 structures. RESULTS 24 38 coordinated by bond_interaction These ions were in turn coordinated by the O atoms of the side chains of D21 and D69 and the main-chain O of G22 (fig. S3A). RESULTS 73 76 D21 residue_name_number These ions were in turn coordinated by the O atoms of the side chains of D21 and D69 and the main-chain O of G22 (fig. S3A). RESULTS 81 84 D69 residue_name_number These ions were in turn coordinated by the O atoms of the side chains of D21 and D69 and the main-chain O of G22 (fig. S3A). RESULTS 109 112 G22 residue_name_number These ions were in turn coordinated by the O atoms of the side chains of D21 and D69 and the main-chain O of G22 (fig. S3A). RESULTS 0 8 Mutation experimental_method Mutation of D29 and D76 in HsThg1 (corresponding to D21 and D69 of MaTLP) has been shown to markedly decrease G−1 addition activity. RESULTS 12 15 D29 residue_name_number Mutation of D29 and D76 in HsThg1 (corresponding to D21 and D69 of MaTLP) has been shown to markedly decrease G−1 addition activity. RESULTS 20 23 D76 residue_name_number Mutation of D29 and D76 in HsThg1 (corresponding to D21 and D69 of MaTLP) has been shown to markedly decrease G−1 addition activity. RESULTS 27 33 HsThg1 protein Mutation of D29 and D76 in HsThg1 (corresponding to D21 and D69 of MaTLP) has been shown to markedly decrease G−1 addition activity. RESULTS 52 55 D21 residue_name_number Mutation of D29 and D76 in HsThg1 (corresponding to D21 and D69 of MaTLP) has been shown to markedly decrease G−1 addition activity. RESULTS 60 63 D69 residue_name_number Mutation of D29 and D76 in HsThg1 (corresponding to D21 and D69 of MaTLP) has been shown to markedly decrease G−1 addition activity. RESULTS 67 72 MaTLP protein Mutation of D29 and D76 in HsThg1 (corresponding to D21 and D69 of MaTLP) has been shown to markedly decrease G−1 addition activity. RESULTS 110 113 G−1 residue_name_number Mutation of D29 and D76 in HsThg1 (corresponding to D21 and D69 of MaTLP) has been shown to markedly decrease G−1 addition activity. RESULTS 34 37 GTP chemical Template-dependent binding of the GTP analog to the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex RESULTS 52 70 MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex_assembly Template-dependent binding of the GTP analog to the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex RESULTS 35 44 structure evidence Here, we successfully obtained the structure of the ternary complex of MaTLP, 5′-activated tRNA (ppptRNAPheΔ1), and the GTP analog (GDPNP) (Fig. 3 and fig. S4) by soaking the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex crystal in a solution containing GDPNP. RESULTS 71 76 MaTLP protein Here, we successfully obtained the structure of the ternary complex of MaTLP, 5′-activated tRNA (ppptRNAPheΔ1), and the GTP analog (GDPNP) (Fig. 3 and fig. S4) by soaking the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex crystal in a solution containing GDPNP. RESULTS 91 95 tRNA chemical Here, we successfully obtained the structure of the ternary complex of MaTLP, 5′-activated tRNA (ppptRNAPheΔ1), and the GTP analog (GDPNP) (Fig. 3 and fig. S4) by soaking the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex crystal in a solution containing GDPNP. RESULTS 97 109 ppptRNAPheΔ1 chemical Here, we successfully obtained the structure of the ternary complex of MaTLP, 5′-activated tRNA (ppptRNAPheΔ1), and the GTP analog (GDPNP) (Fig. 3 and fig. S4) by soaking the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex crystal in a solution containing GDPNP. RESULTS 120 123 GTP chemical Here, we successfully obtained the structure of the ternary complex of MaTLP, 5′-activated tRNA (ppptRNAPheΔ1), and the GTP analog (GDPNP) (Fig. 3 and fig. S4) by soaking the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex crystal in a solution containing GDPNP. RESULTS 132 137 GDPNP chemical Here, we successfully obtained the structure of the ternary complex of MaTLP, 5′-activated tRNA (ppptRNAPheΔ1), and the GTP analog (GDPNP) (Fig. 3 and fig. S4) by soaking the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex crystal in a solution containing GDPNP. RESULTS 163 170 soaking experimental_method Here, we successfully obtained the structure of the ternary complex of MaTLP, 5′-activated tRNA (ppptRNAPheΔ1), and the GTP analog (GDPNP) (Fig. 3 and fig. S4) by soaking the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex crystal in a solution containing GDPNP. RESULTS 175 193 MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex_assembly Here, we successfully obtained the structure of the ternary complex of MaTLP, 5′-activated tRNA (ppptRNAPheΔ1), and the GTP analog (GDPNP) (Fig. 3 and fig. S4) by soaking the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex crystal in a solution containing GDPNP. RESULTS 202 209 crystal evidence Here, we successfully obtained the structure of the ternary complex of MaTLP, 5′-activated tRNA (ppptRNAPheΔ1), and the GTP analog (GDPNP) (Fig. 3 and fig. S4) by soaking the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex crystal in a solution containing GDPNP. RESULTS 235 240 GDPNP chemical Here, we successfully obtained the structure of the ternary complex of MaTLP, 5′-activated tRNA (ppptRNAPheΔ1), and the GTP analog (GDPNP) (Fig. 3 and fig. S4) by soaking the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex crystal in a solution containing GDPNP. RESULTS 13 22 structure evidence The obtained structure showed that the guanine base of the incoming GDPNP formed Watson-Crick hydrogen bonds with C72 and accompanied base-stacking interactions with G2 of the tRNA (Fig. 3B), whereas no interaction was observed between the guanine base and the enzyme. RESULTS 39 46 guanine chemical The obtained structure showed that the guanine base of the incoming GDPNP formed Watson-Crick hydrogen bonds with C72 and accompanied base-stacking interactions with G2 of the tRNA (Fig. 3B), whereas no interaction was observed between the guanine base and the enzyme. RESULTS 68 73 GDPNP chemical The obtained structure showed that the guanine base of the incoming GDPNP formed Watson-Crick hydrogen bonds with C72 and accompanied base-stacking interactions with G2 of the tRNA (Fig. 3B), whereas no interaction was observed between the guanine base and the enzyme. RESULTS 81 108 Watson-Crick hydrogen bonds bond_interaction The obtained structure showed that the guanine base of the incoming GDPNP formed Watson-Crick hydrogen bonds with C72 and accompanied base-stacking interactions with G2 of the tRNA (Fig. 3B), whereas no interaction was observed between the guanine base and the enzyme. RESULTS 114 117 C72 residue_name_number The obtained structure showed that the guanine base of the incoming GDPNP formed Watson-Crick hydrogen bonds with C72 and accompanied base-stacking interactions with G2 of the tRNA (Fig. 3B), whereas no interaction was observed between the guanine base and the enzyme. RESULTS 134 160 base-stacking interactions bond_interaction The obtained structure showed that the guanine base of the incoming GDPNP formed Watson-Crick hydrogen bonds with C72 and accompanied base-stacking interactions with G2 of the tRNA (Fig. 3B), whereas no interaction was observed between the guanine base and the enzyme. RESULTS 166 168 G2 residue_name_number The obtained structure showed that the guanine base of the incoming GDPNP formed Watson-Crick hydrogen bonds with C72 and accompanied base-stacking interactions with G2 of the tRNA (Fig. 3B), whereas no interaction was observed between the guanine base and the enzyme. RESULTS 176 180 tRNA chemical The obtained structure showed that the guanine base of the incoming GDPNP formed Watson-Crick hydrogen bonds with C72 and accompanied base-stacking interactions with G2 of the tRNA (Fig. 3B), whereas no interaction was observed between the guanine base and the enzyme. RESULTS 240 247 guanine chemical The obtained structure showed that the guanine base of the incoming GDPNP formed Watson-Crick hydrogen bonds with C72 and accompanied base-stacking interactions with G2 of the tRNA (Fig. 3B), whereas no interaction was observed between the guanine base and the enzyme. RESULTS 31 35 tRNA chemical The 5′-end (position 2) of the tRNA moved significantly (Fig. 3C) due to the insertion of GDPNP. RESULTS 90 95 GDPNP chemical The 5′-end (position 2) of the tRNA moved significantly (Fig. 3C) due to the insertion of GDPNP. RESULTS 18 33 5′-triphosphate chemical Surprisingly, the 5′-triphosphate moiety after movement occupied the GTP/ATP triphosphate position during the activation step (Fig. 3D). RESULTS 69 72 GTP chemical Surprisingly, the 5′-triphosphate moiety after movement occupied the GTP/ATP triphosphate position during the activation step (Fig. 3D). RESULTS 73 76 ATP chemical Surprisingly, the 5′-triphosphate moiety after movement occupied the GTP/ATP triphosphate position during the activation step (Fig. 3D). RESULTS 77 89 triphosphate chemical Surprisingly, the 5′-triphosphate moiety after movement occupied the GTP/ATP triphosphate position during the activation step (Fig. 3D). RESULTS 61 64 GTP chemical Together with the observation that the 3′-OH of the incoming GTP analog was within coordination distance (2.8 Å) to Mg2+A (fig. S3B) and was able to execute a nucleophilic attack on the α-phosphate of the 5′-end, this structure indicates that the elongation reaction (second reaction) takes place at the same reaction center where the activation reaction (first reaction) occurs. RESULTS 116 120 Mg2+ chemical Together with the observation that the 3′-OH of the incoming GTP analog was within coordination distance (2.8 Å) to Mg2+A (fig. S3B) and was able to execute a nucleophilic attack on the α-phosphate of the 5′-end, this structure indicates that the elongation reaction (second reaction) takes place at the same reaction center where the activation reaction (first reaction) occurs. RESULTS 188 197 phosphate chemical Together with the observation that the 3′-OH of the incoming GTP analog was within coordination distance (2.8 Å) to Mg2+A (fig. S3B) and was able to execute a nucleophilic attack on the α-phosphate of the 5′-end, this structure indicates that the elongation reaction (second reaction) takes place at the same reaction center where the activation reaction (first reaction) occurs. RESULTS 218 227 structure evidence Together with the observation that the 3′-OH of the incoming GTP analog was within coordination distance (2.8 Å) to Mg2+A (fig. S3B) and was able to execute a nucleophilic attack on the α-phosphate of the 5′-end, this structure indicates that the elongation reaction (second reaction) takes place at the same reaction center where the activation reaction (first reaction) occurs. RESULTS 309 324 reaction center site Together with the observation that the 3′-OH of the incoming GTP analog was within coordination distance (2.8 Å) to Mg2+A (fig. S3B) and was able to execute a nucleophilic attack on the α-phosphate of the 5′-end, this structure indicates that the elongation reaction (second reaction) takes place at the same reaction center where the activation reaction (first reaction) occurs. RESULTS 25 29 tRNA chemical Structural change of the tRNA (ppptRNAPheΔ1). FIG 31 43 ppptRNAPheΔ1 chemical Structural change of the tRNA (ppptRNAPheΔ1). FIG 25 29 tRNA chemical Structural change of the tRNA (ppptRNAPheΔ1) accepter stem in MaTLP caused by insertion of GDPNP. (A) Structure before GDPNP binding. FIG 31 43 ppptRNAPheΔ1 chemical Structural change of the tRNA (ppptRNAPheΔ1) accepter stem in MaTLP caused by insertion of GDPNP. (A) Structure before GDPNP binding. FIG 45 58 accepter stem structure_element Structural change of the tRNA (ppptRNAPheΔ1) accepter stem in MaTLP caused by insertion of GDPNP. (A) Structure before GDPNP binding. FIG 62 67 MaTLP protein Structural change of the tRNA (ppptRNAPheΔ1) accepter stem in MaTLP caused by insertion of GDPNP. (A) Structure before GDPNP binding. FIG 91 96 GDPNP chemical Structural change of the tRNA (ppptRNAPheΔ1) accepter stem in MaTLP caused by insertion of GDPNP. (A) Structure before GDPNP binding. FIG 102 111 Structure evidence Structural change of the tRNA (ppptRNAPheΔ1) accepter stem in MaTLP caused by insertion of GDPNP. (A) Structure before GDPNP binding. FIG 119 124 GDPNP chemical Structural change of the tRNA (ppptRNAPheΔ1) accepter stem in MaTLP caused by insertion of GDPNP. (A) Structure before GDPNP binding. FIG 4 13 Structure evidence (B) Structure after GDPNP binding. (C) Superposition of the two structures showing movement of the 5′-end of the tRNA before (blue) and after (red) insertion of GDPNP. (D) Superposition of the 5′-end of the tRNA after GDPNP insertion (red) with GTP at the activation step (green), showing that both triphosphate moieties superpose well. FIG 20 25 GDPNP chemical (B) Structure after GDPNP binding. (C) Superposition of the two structures showing movement of the 5′-end of the tRNA before (blue) and after (red) insertion of GDPNP. (D) Superposition of the 5′-end of the tRNA after GDPNP insertion (red) with GTP at the activation step (green), showing that both triphosphate moieties superpose well. FIG 39 52 Superposition experimental_method (B) Structure after GDPNP binding. (C) Superposition of the two structures showing movement of the 5′-end of the tRNA before (blue) and after (red) insertion of GDPNP. (D) Superposition of the 5′-end of the tRNA after GDPNP insertion (red) with GTP at the activation step (green), showing that both triphosphate moieties superpose well. FIG 64 74 structures evidence (B) Structure after GDPNP binding. (C) Superposition of the two structures showing movement of the 5′-end of the tRNA before (blue) and after (red) insertion of GDPNP. (D) Superposition of the 5′-end of the tRNA after GDPNP insertion (red) with GTP at the activation step (green), showing that both triphosphate moieties superpose well. FIG 113 117 tRNA chemical (B) Structure after GDPNP binding. (C) Superposition of the two structures showing movement of the 5′-end of the tRNA before (blue) and after (red) insertion of GDPNP. (D) Superposition of the 5′-end of the tRNA after GDPNP insertion (red) with GTP at the activation step (green), showing that both triphosphate moieties superpose well. FIG 161 166 GDPNP chemical (B) Structure after GDPNP binding. (C) Superposition of the two structures showing movement of the 5′-end of the tRNA before (blue) and after (red) insertion of GDPNP. (D) Superposition of the 5′-end of the tRNA after GDPNP insertion (red) with GTP at the activation step (green), showing that both triphosphate moieties superpose well. FIG 172 185 Superposition experimental_method (B) Structure after GDPNP binding. (C) Superposition of the two structures showing movement of the 5′-end of the tRNA before (blue) and after (red) insertion of GDPNP. (D) Superposition of the 5′-end of the tRNA after GDPNP insertion (red) with GTP at the activation step (green), showing that both triphosphate moieties superpose well. FIG 207 211 tRNA chemical (B) Structure after GDPNP binding. (C) Superposition of the two structures showing movement of the 5′-end of the tRNA before (blue) and after (red) insertion of GDPNP. (D) Superposition of the 5′-end of the tRNA after GDPNP insertion (red) with GTP at the activation step (green), showing that both triphosphate moieties superpose well. FIG 218 223 GDPNP chemical (B) Structure after GDPNP binding. (C) Superposition of the two structures showing movement of the 5′-end of the tRNA before (blue) and after (red) insertion of GDPNP. (D) Superposition of the 5′-end of the tRNA after GDPNP insertion (red) with GTP at the activation step (green), showing that both triphosphate moieties superpose well. FIG 245 248 GTP chemical (B) Structure after GDPNP binding. (C) Superposition of the two structures showing movement of the 5′-end of the tRNA before (blue) and after (red) insertion of GDPNP. (D) Superposition of the 5′-end of the tRNA after GDPNP insertion (red) with GTP at the activation step (green), showing that both triphosphate moieties superpose well. FIG 299 311 triphosphate chemical (B) Structure after GDPNP binding. (C) Superposition of the two structures showing movement of the 5′-end of the tRNA before (blue) and after (red) insertion of GDPNP. (D) Superposition of the 5′-end of the tRNA after GDPNP insertion (red) with GTP at the activation step (green), showing that both triphosphate moieties superpose well. FIG 4 16 triphosphate chemical The triphosphate moiety of GDPNP was at the interface between molecules A and B and was recognized by the side chains of both molecules, including R19 (molecule A), R83 (molecule B), K86 (molecule B), and R114 (molecule A) (Fig. 3B). RESULTS 27 32 GDPNP chemical The triphosphate moiety of GDPNP was at the interface between molecules A and B and was recognized by the side chains of both molecules, including R19 (molecule A), R83 (molecule B), K86 (molecule B), and R114 (molecule A) (Fig. 3B). RESULTS 44 53 interface site The triphosphate moiety of GDPNP was at the interface between molecules A and B and was recognized by the side chains of both molecules, including R19 (molecule A), R83 (molecule B), K86 (molecule B), and R114 (molecule A) (Fig. 3B). RESULTS 72 73 A structure_element The triphosphate moiety of GDPNP was at the interface between molecules A and B and was recognized by the side chains of both molecules, including R19 (molecule A), R83 (molecule B), K86 (molecule B), and R114 (molecule A) (Fig. 3B). RESULTS 78 79 B structure_element The triphosphate moiety of GDPNP was at the interface between molecules A and B and was recognized by the side chains of both molecules, including R19 (molecule A), R83 (molecule B), K86 (molecule B), and R114 (molecule A) (Fig. 3B). RESULTS 147 150 R19 residue_name_number The triphosphate moiety of GDPNP was at the interface between molecules A and B and was recognized by the side chains of both molecules, including R19 (molecule A), R83 (molecule B), K86 (molecule B), and R114 (molecule A) (Fig. 3B). RESULTS 161 162 A structure_element The triphosphate moiety of GDPNP was at the interface between molecules A and B and was recognized by the side chains of both molecules, including R19 (molecule A), R83 (molecule B), K86 (molecule B), and R114 (molecule A) (Fig. 3B). RESULTS 165 168 R83 residue_name_number The triphosphate moiety of GDPNP was at the interface between molecules A and B and was recognized by the side chains of both molecules, including R19 (molecule A), R83 (molecule B), K86 (molecule B), and R114 (molecule A) (Fig. 3B). RESULTS 179 180 B structure_element The triphosphate moiety of GDPNP was at the interface between molecules A and B and was recognized by the side chains of both molecules, including R19 (molecule A), R83 (molecule B), K86 (molecule B), and R114 (molecule A) (Fig. 3B). RESULTS 183 186 K86 residue_name_number The triphosphate moiety of GDPNP was at the interface between molecules A and B and was recognized by the side chains of both molecules, including R19 (molecule A), R83 (molecule B), K86 (molecule B), and R114 (molecule A) (Fig. 3B). RESULTS 197 198 B structure_element The triphosphate moiety of GDPNP was at the interface between molecules A and B and was recognized by the side chains of both molecules, including R19 (molecule A), R83 (molecule B), K86 (molecule B), and R114 (molecule A) (Fig. 3B). RESULTS 205 209 R114 residue_name_number The triphosphate moiety of GDPNP was at the interface between molecules A and B and was recognized by the side chains of both molecules, including R19 (molecule A), R83 (molecule B), K86 (molecule B), and R114 (molecule A) (Fig. 3B). RESULTS 220 221 A structure_element The triphosphate moiety of GDPNP was at the interface between molecules A and B and was recognized by the side chains of both molecules, including R19 (molecule A), R83 (molecule B), K86 (molecule B), and R114 (molecule A) (Fig. 3B). RESULTS 26 40 well conserved protein_state All of these residues are well conserved (fig. S5), and mutation of corresponding residues in ScThg1 (R27, R93, K96, and R133) decreased the catalytic efficiency of G−1 addition. RESULTS 56 64 mutation experimental_method All of these residues are well conserved (fig. S5), and mutation of corresponding residues in ScThg1 (R27, R93, K96, and R133) decreased the catalytic efficiency of G−1 addition. RESULTS 94 100 ScThg1 protein All of these residues are well conserved (fig. S5), and mutation of corresponding residues in ScThg1 (R27, R93, K96, and R133) decreased the catalytic efficiency of G−1 addition. RESULTS 102 105 R27 residue_name_number All of these residues are well conserved (fig. S5), and mutation of corresponding residues in ScThg1 (R27, R93, K96, and R133) decreased the catalytic efficiency of G−1 addition. RESULTS 107 110 R93 residue_name_number All of these residues are well conserved (fig. S5), and mutation of corresponding residues in ScThg1 (R27, R93, K96, and R133) decreased the catalytic efficiency of G−1 addition. RESULTS 112 115 K96 residue_name_number All of these residues are well conserved (fig. S5), and mutation of corresponding residues in ScThg1 (R27, R93, K96, and R133) decreased the catalytic efficiency of G−1 addition. RESULTS 121 125 R133 residue_name_number All of these residues are well conserved (fig. S5), and mutation of corresponding residues in ScThg1 (R27, R93, K96, and R133) decreased the catalytic efficiency of G−1 addition. RESULTS 165 168 G−1 residue_name_number All of these residues are well conserved (fig. S5), and mutation of corresponding residues in ScThg1 (R27, R93, K96, and R133) decreased the catalytic efficiency of G−1 addition. RESULTS 4 16 triphosphate chemical The triphosphate of the GDPNP was also bonded to the third Mg2+ (Mg2+C), which, unlike Mg2+A and Mg2+B, is not coordinated by the TLP molecule (fig. S3B). RESULTS 24 29 GDPNP chemical The triphosphate of the GDPNP was also bonded to the third Mg2+ (Mg2+C), which, unlike Mg2+A and Mg2+B, is not coordinated by the TLP molecule (fig. S3B). RESULTS 59 63 Mg2+ chemical The triphosphate of the GDPNP was also bonded to the third Mg2+ (Mg2+C), which, unlike Mg2+A and Mg2+B, is not coordinated by the TLP molecule (fig. S3B). RESULTS 65 69 Mg2+ chemical The triphosphate of the GDPNP was also bonded to the third Mg2+ (Mg2+C), which, unlike Mg2+A and Mg2+B, is not coordinated by the TLP molecule (fig. S3B). RESULTS 87 91 Mg2+ chemical The triphosphate of the GDPNP was also bonded to the third Mg2+ (Mg2+C), which, unlike Mg2+A and Mg2+B, is not coordinated by the TLP molecule (fig. S3B). RESULTS 97 101 Mg2+ chemical The triphosphate of the GDPNP was also bonded to the third Mg2+ (Mg2+C), which, unlike Mg2+A and Mg2+B, is not coordinated by the TLP molecule (fig. S3B). RESULTS 111 125 coordinated by bond_interaction The triphosphate of the GDPNP was also bonded to the third Mg2+ (Mg2+C), which, unlike Mg2+A and Mg2+B, is not coordinated by the TLP molecule (fig. S3B). RESULTS 130 133 TLP protein_type The triphosphate of the GDPNP was also bonded to the third Mg2+ (Mg2+C), which, unlike Mg2+A and Mg2+B, is not coordinated by the TLP molecule (fig. S3B). RESULTS 5 17 triphosphate chemical This triphosphate binding mode is the same as that for the second nucleotide binding site in Thg1. RESULTS 59 89 second nucleotide binding site site This triphosphate binding mode is the same as that for the second nucleotide binding site in Thg1. RESULTS 93 97 Thg1 protein This triphosphate binding mode is the same as that for the second nucleotide binding site in Thg1. RESULTS 54 65 second site site However, in previous analyses, the base moiety at the second site was either invisible or far beyond the reaction distance of the phosphate, and therefore, flipping of the base was expected to occur. RESULTS 130 139 phosphate chemical However, in previous analyses, the base moiety at the second site was either invisible or far beyond the reaction distance of the phosphate, and therefore, flipping of the base was expected to occur. RESULTS 0 35 tRNA binding and repair experiments experimental_method tRNA binding and repair experiments of the β-hairpin mutants RESULTS 43 52 β-hairpin structure_element tRNA binding and repair experiments of the β-hairpin mutants RESULTS 53 60 mutants protein_state tRNA binding and repair experiments of the β-hairpin mutants RESULTS 11 15 tRNA chemical To confirm tRNA recognition by the β-hairpin, we created mutation variants with altered residues in the β-hairpin region. RESULTS 35 44 β-hairpin structure_element To confirm tRNA recognition by the β-hairpin, we created mutation variants with altered residues in the β-hairpin region. RESULTS 49 74 created mutation variants experimental_method To confirm tRNA recognition by the β-hairpin, we created mutation variants with altered residues in the β-hairpin region. RESULTS 104 113 β-hairpin structure_element To confirm tRNA recognition by the β-hairpin, we created mutation variants with altered residues in the β-hairpin region. RESULTS 6 57 tRNA binding and enzymatic activities were measured experimental_method Then, tRNA binding and enzymatic activities were measured. RESULTS 0 9 β-Hairpin structure_element β-Hairpin deletion variant delR198-R215 almost completely abolished the binding of tRNAPheΔ1 (fig. S6). RESULTS 10 26 deletion variant protein_state β-Hairpin deletion variant delR198-R215 almost completely abolished the binding of tRNAPheΔ1 (fig. S6). RESULTS 27 39 delR198-R215 mutant β-Hairpin deletion variant delR198-R215 almost completely abolished the binding of tRNAPheΔ1 (fig. S6). RESULTS 83 92 tRNAPheΔ1 chemical β-Hairpin deletion variant delR198-R215 almost completely abolished the binding of tRNAPheΔ1 (fig. S6). RESULTS 41 53 delR198-R215 mutant Furthermore, the enzymatic activities of delR198-R215 and delG202-E210 were very weak (5.2 and 13.5%, respectively) compared with wild type, whereas mutations (N179A and F174A/N179A/R188A) on the anticodon recognition site [deduced from the Thg1-tRNAHis complex structure ] had no effect on the catalytic activity (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 58 70 delG202-E210 mutant Furthermore, the enzymatic activities of delR198-R215 and delG202-E210 were very weak (5.2 and 13.5%, respectively) compared with wild type, whereas mutations (N179A and F174A/N179A/R188A) on the anticodon recognition site [deduced from the Thg1-tRNAHis complex structure ] had no effect on the catalytic activity (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 130 139 wild type protein_state Furthermore, the enzymatic activities of delR198-R215 and delG202-E210 were very weak (5.2 and 13.5%, respectively) compared with wild type, whereas mutations (N179A and F174A/N179A/R188A) on the anticodon recognition site [deduced from the Thg1-tRNAHis complex structure ] had no effect on the catalytic activity (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 149 158 mutations experimental_method Furthermore, the enzymatic activities of delR198-R215 and delG202-E210 were very weak (5.2 and 13.5%, respectively) compared with wild type, whereas mutations (N179A and F174A/N179A/R188A) on the anticodon recognition site [deduced from the Thg1-tRNAHis complex structure ] had no effect on the catalytic activity (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 160 165 N179A mutant Furthermore, the enzymatic activities of delR198-R215 and delG202-E210 were very weak (5.2 and 13.5%, respectively) compared with wild type, whereas mutations (N179A and F174A/N179A/R188A) on the anticodon recognition site [deduced from the Thg1-tRNAHis complex structure ] had no effect on the catalytic activity (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 170 175 F174A mutant Furthermore, the enzymatic activities of delR198-R215 and delG202-E210 were very weak (5.2 and 13.5%, respectively) compared with wild type, whereas mutations (N179A and F174A/N179A/R188A) on the anticodon recognition site [deduced from the Thg1-tRNAHis complex structure ] had no effect on the catalytic activity (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 176 181 N179A mutant Furthermore, the enzymatic activities of delR198-R215 and delG202-E210 were very weak (5.2 and 13.5%, respectively) compared with wild type, whereas mutations (N179A and F174A/N179A/R188A) on the anticodon recognition site [deduced from the Thg1-tRNAHis complex structure ] had no effect on the catalytic activity (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 182 187 R188A mutant Furthermore, the enzymatic activities of delR198-R215 and delG202-E210 were very weak (5.2 and 13.5%, respectively) compared with wild type, whereas mutations (N179A and F174A/N179A/R188A) on the anticodon recognition site [deduced from the Thg1-tRNAHis complex structure ] had no effect on the catalytic activity (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 196 222 anticodon recognition site site Furthermore, the enzymatic activities of delR198-R215 and delG202-E210 were very weak (5.2 and 13.5%, respectively) compared with wild type, whereas mutations (N179A and F174A/N179A/R188A) on the anticodon recognition site [deduced from the Thg1-tRNAHis complex structure ] had no effect on the catalytic activity (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 241 253 Thg1-tRNAHis complex_assembly Furthermore, the enzymatic activities of delR198-R215 and delG202-E210 were very weak (5.2 and 13.5%, respectively) compared with wild type, whereas mutations (N179A and F174A/N179A/R188A) on the anticodon recognition site [deduced from the Thg1-tRNAHis complex structure ] had no effect on the catalytic activity (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 262 271 structure evidence Furthermore, the enzymatic activities of delR198-R215 and delG202-E210 were very weak (5.2 and 13.5%, respectively) compared with wild type, whereas mutations (N179A and F174A/N179A/R188A) on the anticodon recognition site [deduced from the Thg1-tRNAHis complex structure ] had no effect on the catalytic activity (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 22 31 tRNAHisΔ1 chemical Experiments using the tRNAHisΔ1 substrate gave similar results (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 42 59 crystal structure evidence All these results are consistent with the crystal structure and suggest that the β-hairpin plays an important role in anticodon-independent binding of the tRNA substrate. RESULTS 81 90 β-hairpin structure_element All these results are consistent with the crystal structure and suggest that the β-hairpin plays an important role in anticodon-independent binding of the tRNA substrate. RESULTS 155 159 tRNA chemical All these results are consistent with the crystal structure and suggest that the β-hairpin plays an important role in anticodon-independent binding of the tRNA substrate. RESULTS 16 25 β-hairpin structure_element Residues in the β-hairpin are not well conserved, except for R215 (fig. S5). RESULTS 30 48 not well conserved protein_state Residues in the β-hairpin are not well conserved, except for R215 (fig. S5). RESULTS 61 65 R215 residue_name_number Residues in the β-hairpin are not well conserved, except for R215 (fig. S5). RESULTS 0 7 Mutants protein_state Mutants R215A and R215A/S213A, in which the completely conserved R215 was changed to alanine, showed a moderate effect on the activity (27.3 and 16.3%, respectively). RESULTS 8 13 R215A mutant Mutants R215A and R215A/S213A, in which the completely conserved R215 was changed to alanine, showed a moderate effect on the activity (27.3 and 16.3%, respectively). RESULTS 18 23 R215A mutant Mutants R215A and R215A/S213A, in which the completely conserved R215 was changed to alanine, showed a moderate effect on the activity (27.3 and 16.3%, respectively). RESULTS 24 29 S213A mutant Mutants R215A and R215A/S213A, in which the completely conserved R215 was changed to alanine, showed a moderate effect on the activity (27.3 and 16.3%, respectively). RESULTS 44 64 completely conserved protein_state Mutants R215A and R215A/S213A, in which the completely conserved R215 was changed to alanine, showed a moderate effect on the activity (27.3 and 16.3%, respectively). RESULTS 65 69 R215 residue_name_number Mutants R215A and R215A/S213A, in which the completely conserved R215 was changed to alanine, showed a moderate effect on the activity (27.3 and 16.3%, respectively). RESULTS 74 81 changed experimental_method Mutants R215A and R215A/S213A, in which the completely conserved R215 was changed to alanine, showed a moderate effect on the activity (27.3 and 16.3%, respectively). RESULTS 85 92 alanine residue_name Mutants R215A and R215A/S213A, in which the completely conserved R215 was changed to alanine, showed a moderate effect on the activity (27.3 and 16.3%, respectively). RESULTS 37 46 conserved protein_state Thus, specific interactions with the conserved R215 and van der Waals contacts to residues in the β-hairpin would be important for tRNA recognition. RESULTS 47 51 R215 residue_name_number Thus, specific interactions with the conserved R215 and van der Waals contacts to residues in the β-hairpin would be important for tRNA recognition. RESULTS 56 78 van der Waals contacts bond_interaction Thus, specific interactions with the conserved R215 and van der Waals contacts to residues in the β-hairpin would be important for tRNA recognition. RESULTS 98 107 β-hairpin structure_element Thus, specific interactions with the conserved R215 and van der Waals contacts to residues in the β-hairpin would be important for tRNA recognition. RESULTS 131 135 tRNA chemical Thus, specific interactions with the conserved R215 and van der Waals contacts to residues in the β-hairpin would be important for tRNA recognition. RESULTS 0 19 Mutational analysis experimental_method Mutational analysis of the β-hairpin and anticodon binding region. FIG 27 36 β-hairpin structure_element Mutational analysis of the β-hairpin and anticodon binding region. FIG 41 65 anticodon binding region site Mutational analysis of the β-hairpin and anticodon binding region. FIG 21 33 ppptRNAPheΔ1 chemical (A) Guanylylation of ppptRNAPheΔ1 and ppptRNAHisΔ1 by various TLP mutants. FIG 38 50 ppptRNAHisΔ1 chemical (A) Guanylylation of ppptRNAPheΔ1 and ppptRNAHisΔ1 by various TLP mutants. FIG 62 65 TLP protein_type (A) Guanylylation of ppptRNAPheΔ1 and ppptRNAHisΔ1 by various TLP mutants. FIG 66 73 mutants protein_state (A) Guanylylation of ppptRNAPheΔ1 and ppptRNAHisΔ1 by various TLP mutants. FIG 19 29 [α-32P]GTP chemical The activity using [α-32P]GTP, wild-type MaTLP, and ppptRNAPheΔ1 is denoted as 100. (B) Guanylylation of tRNAPheΔ1, tRNAPhe, and tRNAHisΔ−1 by various TLP mutants. FIG 31 40 wild-type protein_state The activity using [α-32P]GTP, wild-type MaTLP, and ppptRNAPheΔ1 is denoted as 100. (B) Guanylylation of tRNAPheΔ1, tRNAPhe, and tRNAHisΔ−1 by various TLP mutants. FIG 41 46 MaTLP protein The activity using [α-32P]GTP, wild-type MaTLP, and ppptRNAPheΔ1 is denoted as 100. (B) Guanylylation of tRNAPheΔ1, tRNAPhe, and tRNAHisΔ−1 by various TLP mutants. FIG 52 64 ppptRNAPheΔ1 chemical The activity using [α-32P]GTP, wild-type MaTLP, and ppptRNAPheΔ1 is denoted as 100. (B) Guanylylation of tRNAPheΔ1, tRNAPhe, and tRNAHisΔ−1 by various TLP mutants. FIG 105 114 tRNAPheΔ1 chemical The activity using [α-32P]GTP, wild-type MaTLP, and ppptRNAPheΔ1 is denoted as 100. (B) Guanylylation of tRNAPheΔ1, tRNAPhe, and tRNAHisΔ−1 by various TLP mutants. FIG 116 123 tRNAPhe chemical The activity using [α-32P]GTP, wild-type MaTLP, and ppptRNAPheΔ1 is denoted as 100. (B) Guanylylation of tRNAPheΔ1, tRNAPhe, and tRNAHisΔ−1 by various TLP mutants. FIG 129 139 tRNAHisΔ−1 chemical The activity using [α-32P]GTP, wild-type MaTLP, and ppptRNAPheΔ1 is denoted as 100. (B) Guanylylation of tRNAPheΔ1, tRNAPhe, and tRNAHisΔ−1 by various TLP mutants. FIG 151 154 TLP protein_type The activity using [α-32P]GTP, wild-type MaTLP, and ppptRNAPheΔ1 is denoted as 100. (B) Guanylylation of tRNAPheΔ1, tRNAPhe, and tRNAHisΔ−1 by various TLP mutants. FIG 155 162 mutants protein_state The activity using [α-32P]GTP, wild-type MaTLP, and ppptRNAPheΔ1 is denoted as 100. (B) Guanylylation of tRNAPheΔ1, tRNAPhe, and tRNAHisΔ−1 by various TLP mutants. FIG 16 25 tRNAPheΔ1 chemical The activity to tRNAPheΔ1 is about 10% of ppptRNAPheΔ1. FIG 42 54 ppptRNAPheΔ1 chemical The activity to tRNAPheΔ1 is about 10% of ppptRNAPheΔ1. FIG 56 69 accepter stem structure_element Termination of the elongation reaction by measuring the accepter stem RESULTS 0 4 TLPs protein_type TLPs catalyze the Watson-Crick template–dependent elongation or repair reaction for 5′-end truncated tRNAPhe substrates lacking G1 only (tRNAPheΔ1), or lacking both G1 and G2 (tRNAPheΔ1,2), whereas they do not show any activity with intact tRNAPhe (thus, repair is unnecessary). RESULTS 101 108 tRNAPhe chemical TLPs catalyze the Watson-Crick template–dependent elongation or repair reaction for 5′-end truncated tRNAPhe substrates lacking G1 only (tRNAPheΔ1), or lacking both G1 and G2 (tRNAPheΔ1,2), whereas they do not show any activity with intact tRNAPhe (thus, repair is unnecessary). RESULTS 128 130 G1 residue_name_number TLPs catalyze the Watson-Crick template–dependent elongation or repair reaction for 5′-end truncated tRNAPhe substrates lacking G1 only (tRNAPheΔ1), or lacking both G1 and G2 (tRNAPheΔ1,2), whereas they do not show any activity with intact tRNAPhe (thus, repair is unnecessary). RESULTS 137 146 tRNAPheΔ1 chemical TLPs catalyze the Watson-Crick template–dependent elongation or repair reaction for 5′-end truncated tRNAPhe substrates lacking G1 only (tRNAPheΔ1), or lacking both G1 and G2 (tRNAPheΔ1,2), whereas they do not show any activity with intact tRNAPhe (thus, repair is unnecessary). RESULTS 165 167 G1 residue_name_number TLPs catalyze the Watson-Crick template–dependent elongation or repair reaction for 5′-end truncated tRNAPhe substrates lacking G1 only (tRNAPheΔ1), or lacking both G1 and G2 (tRNAPheΔ1,2), whereas they do not show any activity with intact tRNAPhe (thus, repair is unnecessary). RESULTS 172 174 G2 residue_name_number TLPs catalyze the Watson-Crick template–dependent elongation or repair reaction for 5′-end truncated tRNAPhe substrates lacking G1 only (tRNAPheΔ1), or lacking both G1 and G2 (tRNAPheΔ1,2), whereas they do not show any activity with intact tRNAPhe (thus, repair is unnecessary). RESULTS 176 187 tRNAPheΔ1,2 chemical TLPs catalyze the Watson-Crick template–dependent elongation or repair reaction for 5′-end truncated tRNAPhe substrates lacking G1 only (tRNAPheΔ1), or lacking both G1 and G2 (tRNAPheΔ1,2), whereas they do not show any activity with intact tRNAPhe (thus, repair is unnecessary). RESULTS 240 247 tRNAPhe chemical TLPs catalyze the Watson-Crick template–dependent elongation or repair reaction for 5′-end truncated tRNAPhe substrates lacking G1 only (tRNAPheΔ1), or lacking both G1 and G2 (tRNAPheΔ1,2), whereas they do not show any activity with intact tRNAPhe (thus, repair is unnecessary). RESULTS 4 7 TLP protein_type How TLP distinguishes between tRNAs that need 5′-end repair from ones that do not, or in other words, how the elongation reaction is properly terminated, remains unknown. RESULTS 30 35 tRNAs chemical How TLP distinguishes between tRNAs that need 5′-end repair from ones that do not, or in other words, how the elongation reaction is properly terminated, remains unknown. RESULTS 12 21 structure evidence The present structure of the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex shows that, unlike Thg1, the TLP dimer binds one molecule of tRNA by recognizing the elbow region by the β-hairpin of molecule B and the 5′-end by molecule A. Therefore, we speculated that the flexible nature of the β-hairpin enables the recognition of tRNA substrates with different accepter stem lengths. RESULTS 29 47 MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex_assembly The present structure of the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex shows that, unlike Thg1, the TLP dimer binds one molecule of tRNA by recognizing the elbow region by the β-hairpin of molecule B and the 5′-end by molecule A. Therefore, we speculated that the flexible nature of the β-hairpin enables the recognition of tRNA substrates with different accepter stem lengths. RESULTS 75 79 Thg1 protein The present structure of the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex shows that, unlike Thg1, the TLP dimer binds one molecule of tRNA by recognizing the elbow region by the β-hairpin of molecule B and the 5′-end by molecule A. Therefore, we speculated that the flexible nature of the β-hairpin enables the recognition of tRNA substrates with different accepter stem lengths. RESULTS 85 88 TLP protein_type The present structure of the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex shows that, unlike Thg1, the TLP dimer binds one molecule of tRNA by recognizing the elbow region by the β-hairpin of molecule B and the 5′-end by molecule A. Therefore, we speculated that the flexible nature of the β-hairpin enables the recognition of tRNA substrates with different accepter stem lengths. RESULTS 89 94 dimer oligomeric_state The present structure of the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex shows that, unlike Thg1, the TLP dimer binds one molecule of tRNA by recognizing the elbow region by the β-hairpin of molecule B and the 5′-end by molecule A. Therefore, we speculated that the flexible nature of the β-hairpin enables the recognition of tRNA substrates with different accepter stem lengths. RESULTS 117 121 tRNA chemical The present structure of the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex shows that, unlike Thg1, the TLP dimer binds one molecule of tRNA by recognizing the elbow region by the β-hairpin of molecule B and the 5′-end by molecule A. Therefore, we speculated that the flexible nature of the β-hairpin enables the recognition of tRNA substrates with different accepter stem lengths. RESULTS 141 153 elbow region structure_element The present structure of the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex shows that, unlike Thg1, the TLP dimer binds one molecule of tRNA by recognizing the elbow region by the β-hairpin of molecule B and the 5′-end by molecule A. Therefore, we speculated that the flexible nature of the β-hairpin enables the recognition of tRNA substrates with different accepter stem lengths. RESULTS 161 170 β-hairpin structure_element The present structure of the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex shows that, unlike Thg1, the TLP dimer binds one molecule of tRNA by recognizing the elbow region by the β-hairpin of molecule B and the 5′-end by molecule A. Therefore, we speculated that the flexible nature of the β-hairpin enables the recognition of tRNA substrates with different accepter stem lengths. RESULTS 183 184 B structure_element The present structure of the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex shows that, unlike Thg1, the TLP dimer binds one molecule of tRNA by recognizing the elbow region by the β-hairpin of molecule B and the 5′-end by molecule A. Therefore, we speculated that the flexible nature of the β-hairpin enables the recognition of tRNA substrates with different accepter stem lengths. RESULTS 212 213 A structure_element The present structure of the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex shows that, unlike Thg1, the TLP dimer binds one molecule of tRNA by recognizing the elbow region by the β-hairpin of molecule B and the 5′-end by molecule A. Therefore, we speculated that the flexible nature of the β-hairpin enables the recognition of tRNA substrates with different accepter stem lengths. RESULTS 249 257 flexible protein_state The present structure of the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex shows that, unlike Thg1, the TLP dimer binds one molecule of tRNA by recognizing the elbow region by the β-hairpin of molecule B and the 5′-end by molecule A. Therefore, we speculated that the flexible nature of the β-hairpin enables the recognition of tRNA substrates with different accepter stem lengths. RESULTS 272 281 β-hairpin structure_element The present structure of the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex shows that, unlike Thg1, the TLP dimer binds one molecule of tRNA by recognizing the elbow region by the β-hairpin of molecule B and the 5′-end by molecule A. Therefore, we speculated that the flexible nature of the β-hairpin enables the recognition of tRNA substrates with different accepter stem lengths. RESULTS 309 313 tRNA chemical The present structure of the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex shows that, unlike Thg1, the TLP dimer binds one molecule of tRNA by recognizing the elbow region by the β-hairpin of molecule B and the 5′-end by molecule A. Therefore, we speculated that the flexible nature of the β-hairpin enables the recognition of tRNA substrates with different accepter stem lengths. RESULTS 340 353 accepter stem structure_element The present structure of the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex shows that, unlike Thg1, the TLP dimer binds one molecule of tRNA by recognizing the elbow region by the β-hairpin of molecule B and the 5′-end by molecule A. Therefore, we speculated that the flexible nature of the β-hairpin enables the recognition of tRNA substrates with different accepter stem lengths. RESULTS 32 65 used computer graphics to examine experimental_method To confirm this speculation, we used computer graphics to examine whether the β-hairpin region was able to bind tRNA substrates with different accepter stem lengths when the 5′-end was properly placed in the reaction site. RESULTS 78 87 β-hairpin structure_element To confirm this speculation, we used computer graphics to examine whether the β-hairpin region was able to bind tRNA substrates with different accepter stem lengths when the 5′-end was properly placed in the reaction site. RESULTS 112 116 tRNA chemical To confirm this speculation, we used computer graphics to examine whether the β-hairpin region was able to bind tRNA substrates with different accepter stem lengths when the 5′-end was properly placed in the reaction site. RESULTS 143 156 accepter stem structure_element To confirm this speculation, we used computer graphics to examine whether the β-hairpin region was able to bind tRNA substrates with different accepter stem lengths when the 5′-end was properly placed in the reaction site. RESULTS 208 221 reaction site site To confirm this speculation, we used computer graphics to examine whether the β-hairpin region was able to bind tRNA substrates with different accepter stem lengths when the 5′-end was properly placed in the reaction site. RESULTS 65 69 tRNA chemical When the 5′-end was placed in the reaction site, the body of the tRNA molecule shifted in a manner dependent on the accepter stem length. RESULTS 116 129 accepter stem structure_element When the 5′-end was placed in the reaction site, the body of the tRNA molecule shifted in a manner dependent on the accepter stem length. RESULTS 4 8 tRNA chemical The tRNA body also rotated because of the helical nature of the accepter stem (fig. S7). RESULTS 64 77 accepter stem structure_element The tRNA body also rotated because of the helical nature of the accepter stem (fig. S7). RESULTS 11 20 structure evidence This model structure showed that the accepter stem of intact tRNAPhe was too long for the β-hairpin to recognize its elbow region, whereas tRNAPheΔ1 and tRNAPheΔ1,2 were recognized by the β-hairpin region (fig. S7), which is consistent with previous experiments. RESULTS 37 50 accepter stem structure_element This model structure showed that the accepter stem of intact tRNAPhe was too long for the β-hairpin to recognize its elbow region, whereas tRNAPheΔ1 and tRNAPheΔ1,2 were recognized by the β-hairpin region (fig. S7), which is consistent with previous experiments. RESULTS 61 68 tRNAPhe chemical This model structure showed that the accepter stem of intact tRNAPhe was too long for the β-hairpin to recognize its elbow region, whereas tRNAPheΔ1 and tRNAPheΔ1,2 were recognized by the β-hairpin region (fig. S7), which is consistent with previous experiments. RESULTS 90 99 β-hairpin structure_element This model structure showed that the accepter stem of intact tRNAPhe was too long for the β-hairpin to recognize its elbow region, whereas tRNAPheΔ1 and tRNAPheΔ1,2 were recognized by the β-hairpin region (fig. S7), which is consistent with previous experiments. RESULTS 117 129 elbow region structure_element This model structure showed that the accepter stem of intact tRNAPhe was too long for the β-hairpin to recognize its elbow region, whereas tRNAPheΔ1 and tRNAPheΔ1,2 were recognized by the β-hairpin region (fig. S7), which is consistent with previous experiments. RESULTS 139 148 tRNAPheΔ1 chemical This model structure showed that the accepter stem of intact tRNAPhe was too long for the β-hairpin to recognize its elbow region, whereas tRNAPheΔ1 and tRNAPheΔ1,2 were recognized by the β-hairpin region (fig. S7), which is consistent with previous experiments. RESULTS 153 164 tRNAPheΔ1,2 chemical This model structure showed that the accepter stem of intact tRNAPhe was too long for the β-hairpin to recognize its elbow region, whereas tRNAPheΔ1 and tRNAPheΔ1,2 were recognized by the β-hairpin region (fig. S7), which is consistent with previous experiments. RESULTS 188 197 β-hairpin structure_element This model structure showed that the accepter stem of intact tRNAPhe was too long for the β-hairpin to recognize its elbow region, whereas tRNAPheΔ1 and tRNAPheΔ1,2 were recognized by the β-hairpin region (fig. S7), which is consistent with previous experiments. RESULTS 28 38 structures evidence On the basis of these model structures, we concluded that the TLP molecule can properly terminate elongation by measuring the accepter stem length of tRNA substrates. RESULTS 62 65 TLP protein_type On the basis of these model structures, we concluded that the TLP molecule can properly terminate elongation by measuring the accepter stem length of tRNA substrates. RESULTS 126 139 accepter stem structure_element On the basis of these model structures, we concluded that the TLP molecule can properly terminate elongation by measuring the accepter stem length of tRNA substrates. RESULTS 150 154 tRNA chemical On the basis of these model structures, we concluded that the TLP molecule can properly terminate elongation by measuring the accepter stem length of tRNA substrates. RESULTS 22 26 tRNA chemical Dual binding mode for tRNA repair RESULTS 12 31 structural analysis experimental_method The present structural analysis revealed that although TLP and Thg1 have a similar tetrameric architecture, they have different binding modes for tRNAs: Thg1 is bound to tRNAHis as a tetramer, whereas TLP is bound to tRNAPhe as a dimer. RESULTS 55 58 TLP protein_type The present structural analysis revealed that although TLP and Thg1 have a similar tetrameric architecture, they have different binding modes for tRNAs: Thg1 is bound to tRNAHis as a tetramer, whereas TLP is bound to tRNAPhe as a dimer. RESULTS 63 67 Thg1 protein The present structural analysis revealed that although TLP and Thg1 have a similar tetrameric architecture, they have different binding modes for tRNAs: Thg1 is bound to tRNAHis as a tetramer, whereas TLP is bound to tRNAPhe as a dimer. RESULTS 83 93 tetrameric oligomeric_state The present structural analysis revealed that although TLP and Thg1 have a similar tetrameric architecture, they have different binding modes for tRNAs: Thg1 is bound to tRNAHis as a tetramer, whereas TLP is bound to tRNAPhe as a dimer. RESULTS 146 151 tRNAs chemical The present structural analysis revealed that although TLP and Thg1 have a similar tetrameric architecture, they have different binding modes for tRNAs: Thg1 is bound to tRNAHis as a tetramer, whereas TLP is bound to tRNAPhe as a dimer. RESULTS 153 157 Thg1 protein The present structural analysis revealed that although TLP and Thg1 have a similar tetrameric architecture, they have different binding modes for tRNAs: Thg1 is bound to tRNAHis as a tetramer, whereas TLP is bound to tRNAPhe as a dimer. RESULTS 161 169 bound to protein_state The present structural analysis revealed that although TLP and Thg1 have a similar tetrameric architecture, they have different binding modes for tRNAs: Thg1 is bound to tRNAHis as a tetramer, whereas TLP is bound to tRNAPhe as a dimer. RESULTS 170 177 tRNAHis chemical The present structural analysis revealed that although TLP and Thg1 have a similar tetrameric architecture, they have different binding modes for tRNAs: Thg1 is bound to tRNAHis as a tetramer, whereas TLP is bound to tRNAPhe as a dimer. RESULTS 183 191 tetramer oligomeric_state The present structural analysis revealed that although TLP and Thg1 have a similar tetrameric architecture, they have different binding modes for tRNAs: Thg1 is bound to tRNAHis as a tetramer, whereas TLP is bound to tRNAPhe as a dimer. RESULTS 201 204 TLP protein_type The present structural analysis revealed that although TLP and Thg1 have a similar tetrameric architecture, they have different binding modes for tRNAs: Thg1 is bound to tRNAHis as a tetramer, whereas TLP is bound to tRNAPhe as a dimer. RESULTS 208 216 bound to protein_state The present structural analysis revealed that although TLP and Thg1 have a similar tetrameric architecture, they have different binding modes for tRNAs: Thg1 is bound to tRNAHis as a tetramer, whereas TLP is bound to tRNAPhe as a dimer. RESULTS 217 224 tRNAPhe chemical The present structural analysis revealed that although TLP and Thg1 have a similar tetrameric architecture, they have different binding modes for tRNAs: Thg1 is bound to tRNAHis as a tetramer, whereas TLP is bound to tRNAPhe as a dimer. RESULTS 230 235 dimer oligomeric_state The present structural analysis revealed that although TLP and Thg1 have a similar tetrameric architecture, they have different binding modes for tRNAs: Thg1 is bound to tRNAHis as a tetramer, whereas TLP is bound to tRNAPhe as a dimer. RESULTS 23 27 tRNA chemical This difference in the tRNA binding modes is closely related to their enzymatic functions. RESULTS 4 40 tRNAHis-specific G−1 addition enzyme protein_type The tRNAHis-specific G−1 addition enzyme Thg1 needs to recognize both the accepter stem and anticodon of tRNAHis. RESULTS 41 45 Thg1 protein The tRNAHis-specific G−1 addition enzyme Thg1 needs to recognize both the accepter stem and anticodon of tRNAHis. RESULTS 74 87 accepter stem structure_element The tRNAHis-specific G−1 addition enzyme Thg1 needs to recognize both the accepter stem and anticodon of tRNAHis. RESULTS 92 101 anticodon structure_element The tRNAHis-specific G−1 addition enzyme Thg1 needs to recognize both the accepter stem and anticodon of tRNAHis. RESULTS 105 112 tRNAHis chemical The tRNAHis-specific G−1 addition enzyme Thg1 needs to recognize both the accepter stem and anticodon of tRNAHis. RESULTS 4 14 tetrameric oligomeric_state The tetrameric architecture of the Thg1 molecule allows it to access both regions located at the opposite side of the tRNA molecule [the AB dimer recognizes the accepter stem and CD dimer anticodon ]. RESULTS 35 39 Thg1 protein The tetrameric architecture of the Thg1 molecule allows it to access both regions located at the opposite side of the tRNA molecule [the AB dimer recognizes the accepter stem and CD dimer anticodon ]. RESULTS 118 122 tRNA chemical The tetrameric architecture of the Thg1 molecule allows it to access both regions located at the opposite side of the tRNA molecule [the AB dimer recognizes the accepter stem and CD dimer anticodon ]. RESULTS 137 139 AB structure_element The tetrameric architecture of the Thg1 molecule allows it to access both regions located at the opposite side of the tRNA molecule [the AB dimer recognizes the accepter stem and CD dimer anticodon ]. RESULTS 140 145 dimer oligomeric_state The tetrameric architecture of the Thg1 molecule allows it to access both regions located at the opposite side of the tRNA molecule [the AB dimer recognizes the accepter stem and CD dimer anticodon ]. RESULTS 161 174 accepter stem structure_element The tetrameric architecture of the Thg1 molecule allows it to access both regions located at the opposite side of the tRNA molecule [the AB dimer recognizes the accepter stem and CD dimer anticodon ]. RESULTS 179 181 CD structure_element The tetrameric architecture of the Thg1 molecule allows it to access both regions located at the opposite side of the tRNA molecule [the AB dimer recognizes the accepter stem and CD dimer anticodon ]. RESULTS 182 187 dimer oligomeric_state The tetrameric architecture of the Thg1 molecule allows it to access both regions located at the opposite side of the tRNA molecule [the AB dimer recognizes the accepter stem and CD dimer anticodon ]. RESULTS 33 36 TLP protein_type In contrast, the binding mode of TLP corresponds to the anticodon-independent repair reactions of 5′-truncated general tRNAs. RESULTS 119 124 tRNAs chemical In contrast, the binding mode of TLP corresponds to the anticodon-independent repair reactions of 5′-truncated general tRNAs. RESULTS 131 144 accepter stem structure_element This binding mode is also suitable for the correct termination of the elongation or repair reaction by measuring the length of the accepter stem by the flexible β-hairpin. RESULTS 152 160 flexible protein_state This binding mode is also suitable for the correct termination of the elongation or repair reaction by measuring the length of the accepter stem by the flexible β-hairpin. RESULTS 161 170 β-hairpin structure_element This binding mode is also suitable for the correct termination of the elongation or repair reaction by measuring the length of the accepter stem by the flexible β-hairpin. RESULTS 8 15 tRNAHis chemical Because tRNAHis requires an extra guanosine (G−1) at the 5′-end, the repair enzyme has to extend the 5′-end by one more nucleotide than other tRNAs. RESULTS 34 43 guanosine chemical Because tRNAHis requires an extra guanosine (G−1) at the 5′-end, the repair enzyme has to extend the 5′-end by one more nucleotide than other tRNAs. RESULTS 45 48 G−1 residue_name_number Because tRNAHis requires an extra guanosine (G−1) at the 5′-end, the repair enzyme has to extend the 5′-end by one more nucleotide than other tRNAs. RESULTS 142 147 tRNAs chemical Because tRNAHis requires an extra guanosine (G−1) at the 5′-end, the repair enzyme has to extend the 5′-end by one more nucleotide than other tRNAs. RESULTS 0 3 TLP protein_type TLP has been shown to confer such catalytic activity on tRNAHisΔ−1 (Fig. 4B). RESULTS 56 66 tRNAHisΔ−1 chemical TLP has been shown to confer such catalytic activity on tRNAHisΔ−1 (Fig. 4B). RESULTS 25 28 TLP protein_type Here, we showed that the TLP mutants, wherein the β-hairpin is truncated and tRNAPheΔ1 binding ability is lost, can still bind to tRNAPhe (GUG) whose anticodon is changed to that for His (fig. S6, C, H, and I). RESULTS 29 36 mutants protein_state Here, we showed that the TLP mutants, wherein the β-hairpin is truncated and tRNAPheΔ1 binding ability is lost, can still bind to tRNAPhe (GUG) whose anticodon is changed to that for His (fig. S6, C, H, and I). RESULTS 50 59 β-hairpin structure_element Here, we showed that the TLP mutants, wherein the β-hairpin is truncated and tRNAPheΔ1 binding ability is lost, can still bind to tRNAPhe (GUG) whose anticodon is changed to that for His (fig. S6, C, H, and I). RESULTS 63 72 truncated protein_state Here, we showed that the TLP mutants, wherein the β-hairpin is truncated and tRNAPheΔ1 binding ability is lost, can still bind to tRNAPhe (GUG) whose anticodon is changed to that for His (fig. S6, C, H, and I). RESULTS 77 86 tRNAPheΔ1 chemical Here, we showed that the TLP mutants, wherein the β-hairpin is truncated and tRNAPheΔ1 binding ability is lost, can still bind to tRNAPhe (GUG) whose anticodon is changed to that for His (fig. S6, C, H, and I). RESULTS 130 137 tRNAPhe chemical Here, we showed that the TLP mutants, wherein the β-hairpin is truncated and tRNAPheΔ1 binding ability is lost, can still bind to tRNAPhe (GUG) whose anticodon is changed to that for His (fig. S6, C, H, and I). RESULTS 139 142 GUG chemical Here, we showed that the TLP mutants, wherein the β-hairpin is truncated and tRNAPheΔ1 binding ability is lost, can still bind to tRNAPhe (GUG) whose anticodon is changed to that for His (fig. S6, C, H, and I). RESULTS 183 186 His residue_name Here, we showed that the TLP mutants, wherein the β-hairpin is truncated and tRNAPheΔ1 binding ability is lost, can still bind to tRNAPhe (GUG) whose anticodon is changed to that for His (fig. S6, C, H, and I). RESULTS 17 24 tRNAPhe chemical Also, the intact tRNAPhe, which is not recognized by TLP (Fig. 4B and fig. S6E), can be recognized when its anticodon is changed to that for His (fig. S6D). RESULTS 53 56 TLP protein_type Also, the intact tRNAPhe, which is not recognized by TLP (Fig. 4B and fig. S6E), can be recognized when its anticodon is changed to that for His (fig. S6D). RESULTS 141 144 His residue_name Also, the intact tRNAPhe, which is not recognized by TLP (Fig. 4B and fig. S6E), can be recognized when its anticodon is changed to that for His (fig. S6D). RESULTS 17 20 TLP protein_type Furthermore, the TLP variant (F174A/N179A/R188A) whose anticodon recognition site [deduced from the Thg1-tRNAHis complex structure ] is disrupted has been shown to have a reduced catalytic activity to tRNAHisΔ−1 (Fig. 4B). RESULTS 21 28 variant protein_state Furthermore, the TLP variant (F174A/N179A/R188A) whose anticodon recognition site [deduced from the Thg1-tRNAHis complex structure ] is disrupted has been shown to have a reduced catalytic activity to tRNAHisΔ−1 (Fig. 4B). RESULTS 30 35 F174A mutant Furthermore, the TLP variant (F174A/N179A/R188A) whose anticodon recognition site [deduced from the Thg1-tRNAHis complex structure ] is disrupted has been shown to have a reduced catalytic activity to tRNAHisΔ−1 (Fig. 4B). RESULTS 36 41 N179A mutant Furthermore, the TLP variant (F174A/N179A/R188A) whose anticodon recognition site [deduced from the Thg1-tRNAHis complex structure ] is disrupted has been shown to have a reduced catalytic activity to tRNAHisΔ−1 (Fig. 4B). RESULTS 42 47 R188A mutant Furthermore, the TLP variant (F174A/N179A/R188A) whose anticodon recognition site [deduced from the Thg1-tRNAHis complex structure ] is disrupted has been shown to have a reduced catalytic activity to tRNAHisΔ−1 (Fig. 4B). RESULTS 55 81 anticodon recognition site site Furthermore, the TLP variant (F174A/N179A/R188A) whose anticodon recognition site [deduced from the Thg1-tRNAHis complex structure ] is disrupted has been shown to have a reduced catalytic activity to tRNAHisΔ−1 (Fig. 4B). RESULTS 100 112 Thg1-tRNAHis complex_assembly Furthermore, the TLP variant (F174A/N179A/R188A) whose anticodon recognition site [deduced from the Thg1-tRNAHis complex structure ] is disrupted has been shown to have a reduced catalytic activity to tRNAHisΔ−1 (Fig. 4B). RESULTS 121 130 structure evidence Furthermore, the TLP variant (F174A/N179A/R188A) whose anticodon recognition site [deduced from the Thg1-tRNAHis complex structure ] is disrupted has been shown to have a reduced catalytic activity to tRNAHisΔ−1 (Fig. 4B). RESULTS 201 211 tRNAHisΔ−1 chemical Furthermore, the TLP variant (F174A/N179A/R188A) whose anticodon recognition site [deduced from the Thg1-tRNAHis complex structure ] is disrupted has been shown to have a reduced catalytic activity to tRNAHisΔ−1 (Fig. 4B). RESULTS 45 48 TLP protein_type All these experimental results indicate that TLP recognizes and binds tRNAs carrying the His anticodon in the same way that Thg1 recognizes tRNAHis. RESULTS 70 75 tRNAs chemical All these experimental results indicate that TLP recognizes and binds tRNAs carrying the His anticodon in the same way that Thg1 recognizes tRNAHis. RESULTS 89 92 His residue_name All these experimental results indicate that TLP recognizes and binds tRNAs carrying the His anticodon in the same way that Thg1 recognizes tRNAHis. RESULTS 124 128 Thg1 protein All these experimental results indicate that TLP recognizes and binds tRNAs carrying the His anticodon in the same way that Thg1 recognizes tRNAHis. RESULTS 140 147 tRNAHis chemical All these experimental results indicate that TLP recognizes and binds tRNAs carrying the His anticodon in the same way that Thg1 recognizes tRNAHis. RESULTS 24 27 TLP protein_type Thus, we concluded that TLP has two tRNA binding modes that are selectively used, depending on both the length of the accepter stem and the anticodon. RESULTS 36 40 tRNA chemical Thus, we concluded that TLP has two tRNA binding modes that are selectively used, depending on both the length of the accepter stem and the anticodon. RESULTS 118 131 accepter stem structure_element Thus, we concluded that TLP has two tRNA binding modes that are selectively used, depending on both the length of the accepter stem and the anticodon. RESULTS 140 149 anticodon structure_element Thus, we concluded that TLP has two tRNA binding modes that are selectively used, depending on both the length of the accepter stem and the anticodon. RESULTS 103 106 His residue_name The elongation or repair reaction normally terminates when the 5′-end reaches position 1, but when the His anticodon is present, TLP binds the tRNA in the second mode by recognizing the anticodon to execute the G−1 addition reaction. RESULTS 129 132 TLP protein_type The elongation or repair reaction normally terminates when the 5′-end reaches position 1, but when the His anticodon is present, TLP binds the tRNA in the second mode by recognizing the anticodon to execute the G−1 addition reaction. RESULTS 143 147 tRNA chemical The elongation or repair reaction normally terminates when the 5′-end reaches position 1, but when the His anticodon is present, TLP binds the tRNA in the second mode by recognizing the anticodon to execute the G−1 addition reaction. RESULTS 211 214 G−1 residue_name_number The elongation or repair reaction normally terminates when the 5′-end reaches position 1, but when the His anticodon is present, TLP binds the tRNA in the second mode by recognizing the anticodon to execute the G−1 addition reaction. RESULTS 39 42 TLP protein_type By having two different binding modes, TLP can manage this special feature of tRNAHis. RESULTS 78 85 tRNAHis chemical By having two different binding modes, TLP can manage this special feature of tRNAHis. RESULTS 4 8 Thg1 protein The Thg1/TLP family of proteins extends tRNA chains in the 3′-5′ direction. DISCUSS 9 12 TLP protein_type The Thg1/TLP family of proteins extends tRNA chains in the 3′-5′ direction. DISCUSS 40 44 tRNA chemical The Thg1/TLP family of proteins extends tRNA chains in the 3′-5′ direction. DISCUSS 11 23 5′-phosphate chemical First, the 5′-phosphate is activated by GTP/ATP. DISCUSS 40 43 GTP chemical First, the 5′-phosphate is activated by GTP/ATP. DISCUSS 44 47 ATP chemical First, the 5′-phosphate is activated by GTP/ATP. DISCUSS 20 29 phosphate chemical Then, the activated phosphate is attacked by the incoming nucleotide, resulting in an extension by one nucleotide at the 5′-end. DISCUSS 22 28 solved experimental_method Here, we successfully solved for the first time the intermediate structures of the template-dependent 3′-5′ elongation complex of MaTLP. DISCUSS 65 75 structures evidence Here, we successfully solved for the first time the intermediate structures of the template-dependent 3′-5′ elongation complex of MaTLP. DISCUSS 130 135 MaTLP protein Here, we successfully solved for the first time the intermediate structures of the template-dependent 3′-5′ elongation complex of MaTLP. DISCUSS 22 32 structures evidence On the basis of these structures, we will discuss the 3′-5′ addition reaction compared with canonical 5′-3′ elongation by DNA/RNA polymerases. DISCUSS 122 141 DNA/RNA polymerases protein_type On the basis of these structures, we will discuss the 3′-5′ addition reaction compared with canonical 5′-3′ elongation by DNA/RNA polymerases. DISCUSS 66 69 TLP protein_type Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the 3′-5′ addition reaction of TLP. DISCUSS 20 46 triphosphate binding sites site This enzyme has two triphosphate binding sites and one reaction center at the position overlapping these two binding sites (Fig. 5A). DISCUSS 55 70 reaction center site This enzyme has two triphosphate binding sites and one reaction center at the position overlapping these two binding sites (Fig. 5A). DISCUSS 109 122 binding sites site This enzyme has two triphosphate binding sites and one reaction center at the position overlapping these two binding sites (Fig. 5A). DISCUSS 35 38 GTP chemical In the first activation step, when GTP/ATP is bound to site 1 (Fig. 5B), the 5′-phosphate of the tRNA is deprotonated by Mg2+A and attacks the α-phosphate of the GTP/ATP, resulting in an activated intermediate (Fig. 5C). DISCUSS 39 42 ATP chemical In the first activation step, when GTP/ATP is bound to site 1 (Fig. 5B), the 5′-phosphate of the tRNA is deprotonated by Mg2+A and attacks the α-phosphate of the GTP/ATP, resulting in an activated intermediate (Fig. 5C). DISCUSS 46 54 bound to protein_state In the first activation step, when GTP/ATP is bound to site 1 (Fig. 5B), the 5′-phosphate of the tRNA is deprotonated by Mg2+A and attacks the α-phosphate of the GTP/ATP, resulting in an activated intermediate (Fig. 5C). DISCUSS 55 61 site 1 site In the first activation step, when GTP/ATP is bound to site 1 (Fig. 5B), the 5′-phosphate of the tRNA is deprotonated by Mg2+A and attacks the α-phosphate of the GTP/ATP, resulting in an activated intermediate (Fig. 5C). DISCUSS 77 89 5′-phosphate chemical In the first activation step, when GTP/ATP is bound to site 1 (Fig. 5B), the 5′-phosphate of the tRNA is deprotonated by Mg2+A and attacks the α-phosphate of the GTP/ATP, resulting in an activated intermediate (Fig. 5C). DISCUSS 97 101 tRNA chemical In the first activation step, when GTP/ATP is bound to site 1 (Fig. 5B), the 5′-phosphate of the tRNA is deprotonated by Mg2+A and attacks the α-phosphate of the GTP/ATP, resulting in an activated intermediate (Fig. 5C). DISCUSS 121 125 Mg2+ chemical In the first activation step, when GTP/ATP is bound to site 1 (Fig. 5B), the 5′-phosphate of the tRNA is deprotonated by Mg2+A and attacks the α-phosphate of the GTP/ATP, resulting in an activated intermediate (Fig. 5C). DISCUSS 145 154 phosphate chemical In the first activation step, when GTP/ATP is bound to site 1 (Fig. 5B), the 5′-phosphate of the tRNA is deprotonated by Mg2+A and attacks the α-phosphate of the GTP/ATP, resulting in an activated intermediate (Fig. 5C). DISCUSS 162 165 GTP chemical In the first activation step, when GTP/ATP is bound to site 1 (Fig. 5B), the 5′-phosphate of the tRNA is deprotonated by Mg2+A and attacks the α-phosphate of the GTP/ATP, resulting in an activated intermediate (Fig. 5C). DISCUSS 166 169 ATP chemical In the first activation step, when GTP/ATP is bound to site 1 (Fig. 5B), the 5′-phosphate of the tRNA is deprotonated by Mg2+A and attacks the α-phosphate of the GTP/ATP, resulting in an activated intermediate (Fig. 5C). DISCUSS 4 13 structure evidence The structure of the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex, wherein β- and γ-phosphates coordinate with Mg2+A and Mg2+B, respectively (Figs. 3A and 5C′), may represent this activated intermediate. DISCUSS 21 39 MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex_assembly The structure of the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex, wherein β- and γ-phosphates coordinate with Mg2+A and Mg2+B, respectively (Figs. 3A and 5C′), may represent this activated intermediate. DISCUSS 66 76 phosphates chemical The structure of the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex, wherein β- and γ-phosphates coordinate with Mg2+A and Mg2+B, respectively (Figs. 3A and 5C′), may represent this activated intermediate. DISCUSS 77 92 coordinate with bond_interaction The structure of the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex, wherein β- and γ-phosphates coordinate with Mg2+A and Mg2+B, respectively (Figs. 3A and 5C′), may represent this activated intermediate. DISCUSS 93 97 Mg2+ chemical The structure of the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex, wherein β- and γ-phosphates coordinate with Mg2+A and Mg2+B, respectively (Figs. 3A and 5C′), may represent this activated intermediate. DISCUSS 103 107 Mg2+ chemical The structure of the MaTLP-ppptRNAPheΔ1 complex, wherein β- and γ-phosphates coordinate with Mg2+A and Mg2+B, respectively (Figs. 3A and 5C′), may represent this activated intermediate. DISCUSS 34 44 nucleotide chemical Subsequent binding of an incoming nucleotide to site 2 followed by formation of the Watson-Crick base pair with a nucleotide in the template strand conveys the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide to the position of deprotonation by Mg2+A and the 5′-triphosphate of the tRNA to the reaction center (Figs. 3B and 5D). DISCUSS 48 54 site 2 site Subsequent binding of an incoming nucleotide to site 2 followed by formation of the Watson-Crick base pair with a nucleotide in the template strand conveys the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide to the position of deprotonation by Mg2+A and the 5′-triphosphate of the tRNA to the reaction center (Figs. 3B and 5D). DISCUSS 84 106 Watson-Crick base pair bond_interaction Subsequent binding of an incoming nucleotide to site 2 followed by formation of the Watson-Crick base pair with a nucleotide in the template strand conveys the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide to the position of deprotonation by Mg2+A and the 5′-triphosphate of the tRNA to the reaction center (Figs. 3B and 5D). DISCUSS 114 124 nucleotide chemical Subsequent binding of an incoming nucleotide to site 2 followed by formation of the Watson-Crick base pair with a nucleotide in the template strand conveys the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide to the position of deprotonation by Mg2+A and the 5′-triphosphate of the tRNA to the reaction center (Figs. 3B and 5D). DISCUSS 182 192 nucleotide chemical Subsequent binding of an incoming nucleotide to site 2 followed by formation of the Watson-Crick base pair with a nucleotide in the template strand conveys the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide to the position of deprotonation by Mg2+A and the 5′-triphosphate of the tRNA to the reaction center (Figs. 3B and 5D). DISCUSS 229 233 Mg2+ chemical Subsequent binding of an incoming nucleotide to site 2 followed by formation of the Watson-Crick base pair with a nucleotide in the template strand conveys the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide to the position of deprotonation by Mg2+A and the 5′-triphosphate of the tRNA to the reaction center (Figs. 3B and 5D). DISCUSS 243 258 5′-triphosphate chemical Subsequent binding of an incoming nucleotide to site 2 followed by formation of the Watson-Crick base pair with a nucleotide in the template strand conveys the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide to the position of deprotonation by Mg2+A and the 5′-triphosphate of the tRNA to the reaction center (Figs. 3B and 5D). DISCUSS 266 270 tRNA chemical Subsequent binding of an incoming nucleotide to site 2 followed by formation of the Watson-Crick base pair with a nucleotide in the template strand conveys the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide to the position of deprotonation by Mg2+A and the 5′-triphosphate of the tRNA to the reaction center (Figs. 3B and 5D). DISCUSS 278 293 reaction center site Subsequent binding of an incoming nucleotide to site 2 followed by formation of the Watson-Crick base pair with a nucleotide in the template strand conveys the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide to the position of deprotonation by Mg2+A and the 5′-triphosphate of the tRNA to the reaction center (Figs. 3B and 5D). DISCUSS 18 27 structure evidence Thus, the present structure shows that this 3′-5′ elongation enzyme utilizes a reaction center homologous to that of 5′-3′ elongation enzymes for both activation and elongation in a stepwise fashion. DISCUSS 44 67 3′-5′ elongation enzyme protein_type Thus, the present structure shows that this 3′-5′ elongation enzyme utilizes a reaction center homologous to that of 5′-3′ elongation enzymes for both activation and elongation in a stepwise fashion. DISCUSS 79 94 reaction center site Thus, the present structure shows that this 3′-5′ elongation enzyme utilizes a reaction center homologous to that of 5′-3′ elongation enzymes for both activation and elongation in a stepwise fashion. DISCUSS 117 141 5′-3′ elongation enzymes protein_type Thus, the present structure shows that this 3′-5′ elongation enzyme utilizes a reaction center homologous to that of 5′-3′ elongation enzymes for both activation and elongation in a stepwise fashion. DISCUSS 24 27 TLP protein_type It should be noted that TLP has evolved to allow the occurrence of these two elaborate reaction steps within one reaction center. DISCUSS 113 128 reaction center site It should be noted that TLP has evolved to allow the occurrence of these two elaborate reaction steps within one reaction center. DISCUSS 8 23 reaction center site (A) The reaction center overlapped with two triphosphate binding sites. FIG 44 70 triphosphate binding sites site (A) The reaction center overlapped with two triphosphate binding sites. FIG 33 46 binding sites site A, B, and C (in green) represent binding sites for Mg2+A, Mg2+B, and Mg2+C. P (in blue) represents the phosphate binding sites; O− (in red) is the binding site for the deprotonated OH group. FIG 51 55 Mg2+ chemical A, B, and C (in green) represent binding sites for Mg2+A, Mg2+B, and Mg2+C. P (in blue) represents the phosphate binding sites; O− (in red) is the binding site for the deprotonated OH group. FIG 58 62 Mg2+ chemical A, B, and C (in green) represent binding sites for Mg2+A, Mg2+B, and Mg2+C. P (in blue) represents the phosphate binding sites; O− (in red) is the binding site for the deprotonated OH group. FIG 69 73 Mg2+ chemical A, B, and C (in green) represent binding sites for Mg2+A, Mg2+B, and Mg2+C. P (in blue) represents the phosphate binding sites; O− (in red) is the binding site for the deprotonated OH group. FIG 76 77 P site A, B, and C (in green) represent binding sites for Mg2+A, Mg2+B, and Mg2+C. P (in blue) represents the phosphate binding sites; O− (in red) is the binding site for the deprotonated OH group. FIG 103 126 phosphate binding sites site A, B, and C (in green) represent binding sites for Mg2+A, Mg2+B, and Mg2+C. P (in blue) represents the phosphate binding sites; O− (in red) is the binding site for the deprotonated OH group. FIG 147 159 binding site site A, B, and C (in green) represent binding sites for Mg2+A, Mg2+B, and Mg2+C. P (in blue) represents the phosphate binding sites; O− (in red) is the binding site for the deprotonated OH group. FIG 10 13 TLP protein_type Important TLP residues for tRNA and Mg2+ binding are also shown. (B) Structure of the activation complex (corresponding to fig. S8). FIG 27 31 tRNA chemical Important TLP residues for tRNA and Mg2+ binding are also shown. (B) Structure of the activation complex (corresponding to fig. S8). FIG 36 40 Mg2+ chemical Important TLP residues for tRNA and Mg2+ binding are also shown. (B) Structure of the activation complex (corresponding to fig. S8). FIG 69 78 Structure evidence Important TLP residues for tRNA and Mg2+ binding are also shown. (B) Structure of the activation complex (corresponding to fig. S8). FIG 0 3 GTP chemical GTP/ATP binds to triphosphate binding site 1; the deprotonated OH group of the 5′-phosphate attacks the α-phosphate of GTP/ATP, and PPi (inorganic pyrophosphate) is released. (C) Possible structure after the activation step as suggested from the structure of (C′). FIG 4 7 ATP chemical GTP/ATP binds to triphosphate binding site 1; the deprotonated OH group of the 5′-phosphate attacks the α-phosphate of GTP/ATP, and PPi (inorganic pyrophosphate) is released. (C) Possible structure after the activation step as suggested from the structure of (C′). FIG 17 44 triphosphate binding site 1 site GTP/ATP binds to triphosphate binding site 1; the deprotonated OH group of the 5′-phosphate attacks the α-phosphate of GTP/ATP, and PPi (inorganic pyrophosphate) is released. (C) Possible structure after the activation step as suggested from the structure of (C′). FIG 79 91 5′-phosphate chemical GTP/ATP binds to triphosphate binding site 1; the deprotonated OH group of the 5′-phosphate attacks the α-phosphate of GTP/ATP, and PPi (inorganic pyrophosphate) is released. (C) Possible structure after the activation step as suggested from the structure of (C′). FIG 106 115 phosphate chemical GTP/ATP binds to triphosphate binding site 1; the deprotonated OH group of the 5′-phosphate attacks the α-phosphate of GTP/ATP, and PPi (inorganic pyrophosphate) is released. (C) Possible structure after the activation step as suggested from the structure of (C′). FIG 119 122 GTP chemical GTP/ATP binds to triphosphate binding site 1; the deprotonated OH group of the 5′-phosphate attacks the α-phosphate of GTP/ATP, and PPi (inorganic pyrophosphate) is released. (C) Possible structure after the activation step as suggested from the structure of (C′). FIG 123 126 ATP chemical GTP/ATP binds to triphosphate binding site 1; the deprotonated OH group of the 5′-phosphate attacks the α-phosphate of GTP/ATP, and PPi (inorganic pyrophosphate) is released. (C) Possible structure after the activation step as suggested from the structure of (C′). FIG 132 135 PPi chemical GTP/ATP binds to triphosphate binding site 1; the deprotonated OH group of the 5′-phosphate attacks the α-phosphate of GTP/ATP, and PPi (inorganic pyrophosphate) is released. (C) Possible structure after the activation step as suggested from the structure of (C′). FIG 137 160 inorganic pyrophosphate chemical GTP/ATP binds to triphosphate binding site 1; the deprotonated OH group of the 5′-phosphate attacks the α-phosphate of GTP/ATP, and PPi (inorganic pyrophosphate) is released. (C) Possible structure after the activation step as suggested from the structure of (C′). FIG 188 197 structure evidence GTP/ATP binds to triphosphate binding site 1; the deprotonated OH group of the 5′-phosphate attacks the α-phosphate of GTP/ATP, and PPi (inorganic pyrophosphate) is released. (C) Possible structure after the activation step as suggested from the structure of (C′). FIG 246 255 structure evidence GTP/ATP binds to triphosphate binding site 1; the deprotonated OH group of the 5′-phosphate attacks the α-phosphate of GTP/ATP, and PPi (inorganic pyrophosphate) is released. (C) Possible structure after the activation step as suggested from the structure of (C′). FIG 5 14 Structure evidence (C′) Structure before the elongation reaction (corresponding to Fig. 3A). FIG 4 19 5′-triphosphate chemical The 5′-triphosphate of the tRNA binds to the same site as for activation of the 5′-terminus of the tRNA in (B). FIG 27 31 tRNA chemical The 5′-triphosphate of the tRNA binds to the same site as for activation of the 5′-terminus of the tRNA in (B). FIG 99 103 tRNA chemical The 5′-triphosphate of the tRNA binds to the same site as for activation of the 5′-terminus of the tRNA in (B). FIG 4 13 Structure evidence (D) Structure of initiation of the elongation reaction (corresponding to Fig. 3B). FIG 25 28 GTP chemical The base of the incoming GTP forms a Watson-Crick hydrogen bond with the nucleotide at position 72 in the template chain and a base-stacking interaction with a neighboring base (G2). FIG 37 63 Watson-Crick hydrogen bond bond_interaction The base of the incoming GTP forms a Watson-Crick hydrogen bond with the nucleotide at position 72 in the template chain and a base-stacking interaction with a neighboring base (G2). FIG 73 83 nucleotide chemical The base of the incoming GTP forms a Watson-Crick hydrogen bond with the nucleotide at position 72 in the template chain and a base-stacking interaction with a neighboring base (G2). FIG 96 98 72 residue_number The base of the incoming GTP forms a Watson-Crick hydrogen bond with the nucleotide at position 72 in the template chain and a base-stacking interaction with a neighboring base (G2). FIG 127 152 base-stacking interaction bond_interaction The base of the incoming GTP forms a Watson-Crick hydrogen bond with the nucleotide at position 72 in the template chain and a base-stacking interaction with a neighboring base (G2). FIG 178 180 G2 residue_name_number The base of the incoming GTP forms a Watson-Crick hydrogen bond with the nucleotide at position 72 in the template chain and a base-stacking interaction with a neighboring base (G2). FIG 45 60 5′-triphosphate chemical Movement of the 5′-terminal chain leaves the 5′-triphosphate of the tRNA in the same site as the activation step in (B). FIG 68 72 tRNA chemical Movement of the 5′-terminal chain leaves the 5′-triphosphate of the tRNA in the same site as the activation step in (B). FIG 26 29 GTP chemical The 3′-OH of the incoming GTP is deprotonated by Mg2+A and attacks the α-phosphate to form a covalent bond. (E) After the elongation reaction, the triphosphate of the new nucleotide is placed on site 1, as in (C′), and is ready for the next reaction. FIG 49 53 Mg2+ chemical The 3′-OH of the incoming GTP is deprotonated by Mg2+A and attacks the α-phosphate to form a covalent bond. (E) After the elongation reaction, the triphosphate of the new nucleotide is placed on site 1, as in (C′), and is ready for the next reaction. FIG 73 82 phosphate chemical The 3′-OH of the incoming GTP is deprotonated by Mg2+A and attacks the α-phosphate to form a covalent bond. (E) After the elongation reaction, the triphosphate of the new nucleotide is placed on site 1, as in (C′), and is ready for the next reaction. FIG 147 159 triphosphate chemical The 3′-OH of the incoming GTP is deprotonated by Mg2+A and attacks the α-phosphate to form a covalent bond. (E) After the elongation reaction, the triphosphate of the new nucleotide is placed on site 1, as in (C′), and is ready for the next reaction. FIG 171 181 nucleotide chemical The 3′-OH of the incoming GTP is deprotonated by Mg2+A and attacks the α-phosphate to form a covalent bond. (E) After the elongation reaction, the triphosphate of the new nucleotide is placed on site 1, as in (C′), and is ready for the next reaction. FIG 195 201 site 1 site The 3′-OH of the incoming GTP is deprotonated by Mg2+A and attacks the α-phosphate to form a covalent bond. (E) After the elongation reaction, the triphosphate of the new nucleotide is placed on site 1, as in (C′), and is ready for the next reaction. FIG 137 152 reaction center site Figure 6 compares the 3′-5′ and 5′-3′ elongation mechanisms, showing the symmetrical nature of both elongation reactions using a similar reaction center composed of Mg2+A and Mg2+B in the conserved catalytic core. DISCUSS 165 169 Mg2+ chemical Figure 6 compares the 3′-5′ and 5′-3′ elongation mechanisms, showing the symmetrical nature of both elongation reactions using a similar reaction center composed of Mg2+A and Mg2+B in the conserved catalytic core. DISCUSS 175 179 Mg2+ chemical Figure 6 compares the 3′-5′ and 5′-3′ elongation mechanisms, showing the symmetrical nature of both elongation reactions using a similar reaction center composed of Mg2+A and Mg2+B in the conserved catalytic core. DISCUSS 188 197 conserved protein_state Figure 6 compares the 3′-5′ and 5′-3′ elongation mechanisms, showing the symmetrical nature of both elongation reactions using a similar reaction center composed of Mg2+A and Mg2+B in the conserved catalytic core. DISCUSS 198 212 catalytic core site Figure 6 compares the 3′-5′ and 5′-3′ elongation mechanisms, showing the symmetrical nature of both elongation reactions using a similar reaction center composed of Mg2+A and Mg2+B in the conserved catalytic core. DISCUSS 3 6 TLP protein_type In TLP, which carries out 3′-5′ elongation, the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide attacks the 5′-activated phosphate of the tRNA to form a phosphodiester bond, whereas in the T7 RNA polymerase, a representative 5′-3′ DNA/RNA polymerase, the 3′-OH of the 3′-terminal nucleotide of the RNA attacks the activated phosphate of the incoming nucleotide to form a phosphodiester bond. DISCUSS 106 115 phosphate chemical In TLP, which carries out 3′-5′ elongation, the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide attacks the 5′-activated phosphate of the tRNA to form a phosphodiester bond, whereas in the T7 RNA polymerase, a representative 5′-3′ DNA/RNA polymerase, the 3′-OH of the 3′-terminal nucleotide of the RNA attacks the activated phosphate of the incoming nucleotide to form a phosphodiester bond. DISCUSS 123 127 tRNA chemical In TLP, which carries out 3′-5′ elongation, the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide attacks the 5′-activated phosphate of the tRNA to form a phosphodiester bond, whereas in the T7 RNA polymerase, a representative 5′-3′ DNA/RNA polymerase, the 3′-OH of the 3′-terminal nucleotide of the RNA attacks the activated phosphate of the incoming nucleotide to form a phosphodiester bond. DISCUSS 174 191 T7 RNA polymerase protein In TLP, which carries out 3′-5′ elongation, the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide attacks the 5′-activated phosphate of the tRNA to form a phosphodiester bond, whereas in the T7 RNA polymerase, a representative 5′-3′ DNA/RNA polymerase, the 3′-OH of the 3′-terminal nucleotide of the RNA attacks the activated phosphate of the incoming nucleotide to form a phosphodiester bond. DISCUSS 210 234 5′-3′ DNA/RNA polymerase protein_type In TLP, which carries out 3′-5′ elongation, the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide attacks the 5′-activated phosphate of the tRNA to form a phosphodiester bond, whereas in the T7 RNA polymerase, a representative 5′-3′ DNA/RNA polymerase, the 3′-OH of the 3′-terminal nucleotide of the RNA attacks the activated phosphate of the incoming nucleotide to form a phosphodiester bond. DISCUSS 283 286 RNA chemical In TLP, which carries out 3′-5′ elongation, the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide attacks the 5′-activated phosphate of the tRNA to form a phosphodiester bond, whereas in the T7 RNA polymerase, a representative 5′-3′ DNA/RNA polymerase, the 3′-OH of the 3′-terminal nucleotide of the RNA attacks the activated phosphate of the incoming nucleotide to form a phosphodiester bond. DISCUSS 309 318 phosphate chemical In TLP, which carries out 3′-5′ elongation, the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide attacks the 5′-activated phosphate of the tRNA to form a phosphodiester bond, whereas in the T7 RNA polymerase, a representative 5′-3′ DNA/RNA polymerase, the 3′-OH of the 3′-terminal nucleotide of the RNA attacks the activated phosphate of the incoming nucleotide to form a phosphodiester bond. DISCUSS 41 43 Mg chemical In these reactions, the roles of the two Mg ions are identical. DISCUSS 0 4 Mg2+ chemical Mg2+A activates the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide in TLP and the 3′-OH of the 3′-end of the RNA chain in T7 RNA polymerase. DISCUSS 56 59 TLP protein_type Mg2+A activates the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide in TLP and the 3′-OH of the 3′-end of the RNA chain in T7 RNA polymerase. DISCUSS 95 98 RNA chemical Mg2+A activates the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide in TLP and the 3′-OH of the 3′-end of the RNA chain in T7 RNA polymerase. DISCUSS 108 125 T7 RNA polymerase protein Mg2+A activates the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide in TLP and the 3′-OH of the 3′-end of the RNA chain in T7 RNA polymerase. DISCUSS 12 16 Mg2+ chemical The role of Mg2+B is to position the 5′-triphosphate of the tRNA in TLP and the incoming nucleotide in T7 RNA polymerase. DISCUSS 37 52 5′-triphosphate chemical The role of Mg2+B is to position the 5′-triphosphate of the tRNA in TLP and the incoming nucleotide in T7 RNA polymerase. DISCUSS 60 64 tRNA chemical The role of Mg2+B is to position the 5′-triphosphate of the tRNA in TLP and the incoming nucleotide in T7 RNA polymerase. DISCUSS 68 71 TLP protein_type The role of Mg2+B is to position the 5′-triphosphate of the tRNA in TLP and the incoming nucleotide in T7 RNA polymerase. DISCUSS 103 120 T7 RNA polymerase protein The role of Mg2+B is to position the 5′-triphosphate of the tRNA in TLP and the incoming nucleotide in T7 RNA polymerase. DISCUSS 10 14 Mg2+ chemical These two Mg2+ ions are coordinated by a conserved Asp (D21 and D69 in TLP) in the conserved catalytic core. DISCUSS 24 38 coordinated by bond_interaction These two Mg2+ ions are coordinated by a conserved Asp (D21 and D69 in TLP) in the conserved catalytic core. DISCUSS 41 50 conserved protein_state These two Mg2+ ions are coordinated by a conserved Asp (D21 and D69 in TLP) in the conserved catalytic core. DISCUSS 51 54 Asp residue_name These two Mg2+ ions are coordinated by a conserved Asp (D21 and D69 in TLP) in the conserved catalytic core. DISCUSS 56 59 D21 residue_name_number These two Mg2+ ions are coordinated by a conserved Asp (D21 and D69 in TLP) in the conserved catalytic core. DISCUSS 64 67 D69 residue_name_number These two Mg2+ ions are coordinated by a conserved Asp (D21 and D69 in TLP) in the conserved catalytic core. DISCUSS 71 74 TLP protein_type These two Mg2+ ions are coordinated by a conserved Asp (D21 and D69 in TLP) in the conserved catalytic core. DISCUSS 83 92 conserved protein_state These two Mg2+ ions are coordinated by a conserved Asp (D21 and D69 in TLP) in the conserved catalytic core. DISCUSS 93 107 catalytic core site These two Mg2+ ions are coordinated by a conserved Asp (D21 and D69 in TLP) in the conserved catalytic core. DISCUSS 0 10 Structures evidence Structures of template-dependent nucleotide elongation in the 3′-5′ and 5′-3′ directions. FIG 53 56 TLP protein_type Symmetrical relationship between 3′-5′ elongation by TLP (this study) (left) and 5′-3′ elongation by T7 RNA polymerase [Protein Data Bank (PDB) ID: 1S76] (right). FIG 101 118 T7 RNA polymerase protein Symmetrical relationship between 3′-5′ elongation by TLP (this study) (left) and 5′-3′ elongation by T7 RNA polymerase [Protein Data Bank (PDB) ID: 1S76] (right). FIG 96 105 phosphate chemical In the 3′-5′ elongation reaction, the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide attacks the 5′-activated phosphate of the tRNA to form a phosphodiester bond, whereas in the 5′-3′ elongation reaction, the 3′-OH of the 3′-terminal nucleotide of the RNA attacks the activated phosphate of the incoming nucleotide to form a phosphodiester bond. FIG 113 117 tRNA chemical In the 3′-5′ elongation reaction, the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide attacks the 5′-activated phosphate of the tRNA to form a phosphodiester bond, whereas in the 5′-3′ elongation reaction, the 3′-OH of the 3′-terminal nucleotide of the RNA attacks the activated phosphate of the incoming nucleotide to form a phosphodiester bond. FIG 238 241 RNA chemical In the 3′-5′ elongation reaction, the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide attacks the 5′-activated phosphate of the tRNA to form a phosphodiester bond, whereas in the 5′-3′ elongation reaction, the 3′-OH of the 3′-terminal nucleotide of the RNA attacks the activated phosphate of the incoming nucleotide to form a phosphodiester bond. FIG 264 273 phosphate chemical In the 3′-5′ elongation reaction, the 3′-OH of the incoming nucleotide attacks the 5′-activated phosphate of the tRNA to form a phosphodiester bond, whereas in the 5′-3′ elongation reaction, the 3′-OH of the 3′-terminal nucleotide of the RNA attacks the activated phosphate of the incoming nucleotide to form a phosphodiester bond. FIG 24 28 Mg2+ chemical Green spheres represent Mg2+ ions. FIG 30 34 tRNA chemical Because the chemical roles of tRNA and the incoming nucleotide are reversed in these two reactions, these two substrates are inserted into a similar reaction center from opposite directions (Fig. 6). DISCUSS 149 164 reaction center site Because the chemical roles of tRNA and the incoming nucleotide are reversed in these two reactions, these two substrates are inserted into a similar reaction center from opposite directions (Fig. 6). DISCUSS 164 183 DNA/RNA polymerases protein_type However, from an energetic viewpoint, these two reactions are clearly different: Whereas the high energy of the incoming nucleotide is used for its own addition in DNA/RNA polymerases, the high energy of the incoming nucleotide is used for subsequent addition in TLP. DISCUSS 263 266 TLP protein_type However, from an energetic viewpoint, these two reactions are clearly different: Whereas the high energy of the incoming nucleotide is used for its own addition in DNA/RNA polymerases, the high energy of the incoming nucleotide is used for subsequent addition in TLP. DISCUSS 17 20 TLP protein_type For this reason, TLP requires a mechanism that activates the 5′-terminus of the tRNA during the initial step of the reaction. DISCUSS 80 84 tRNA chemical For this reason, TLP requires a mechanism that activates the 5′-terminus of the tRNA during the initial step of the reaction. DISCUSS 110 125 reaction center site Our analysis showed that the initial activation and subsequent elongation reactions occur sequentially at one reaction center. DISCUSS 45 68 substrate binding sites site In this case, the enzyme needs to create two substrate binding sites for two different reactions in the vicinities of one reaction center. DISCUSS 122 137 reaction center site In this case, the enzyme needs to create two substrate binding sites for two different reactions in the vicinities of one reaction center. DISCUSS 0 3 TLP protein_type TLP has successfully created such sites by utilizing a conformational change in the tRNA through Watson-Crick base pairing (Fig. 3). DISCUSS 84 88 tRNA chemical TLP has successfully created such sites by utilizing a conformational change in the tRNA through Watson-Crick base pairing (Fig. 3). DISCUSS 97 122 Watson-Crick base pairing bond_interaction TLP has successfully created such sites by utilizing a conformational change in the tRNA through Watson-Crick base pairing (Fig. 3). DISCUSS 33 36 TLP protein_type These structural features of the TLP molecule suggest that development of an activation reaction site is a prerequisite for developing the 3′-5′ elongation enzyme. DISCUSS 77 101 activation reaction site site These structural features of the TLP molecule suggest that development of an activation reaction site is a prerequisite for developing the 3′-5′ elongation enzyme. DISCUSS 139 162 3′-5′ elongation enzyme protein_type These structural features of the TLP molecule suggest that development of an activation reaction site is a prerequisite for developing the 3′-5′ elongation enzyme. DISCUSS 51 74 5′-3′ elongation enzyme protein_type This is clearly more difficult than developing the 5′-3′ elongation enzyme, wherein the activation reaction site is not necessary, and which may be the primary reason why the 5′-3′ elongation enzyme has been exclusively developed. DISCUSS 88 112 activation reaction site site This is clearly more difficult than developing the 5′-3′ elongation enzyme, wherein the activation reaction site is not necessary, and which may be the primary reason why the 5′-3′ elongation enzyme has been exclusively developed. DISCUSS 175 198 5′-3′ elongation enzyme protein_type This is clearly more difficult than developing the 5′-3′ elongation enzyme, wherein the activation reaction site is not necessary, and which may be the primary reason why the 5′-3′ elongation enzyme has been exclusively developed. DISCUSS 88 91 TLP protein_type Here, we established a structural basis for 3′-5′ nucleotide elongation and showed that TLP has evolved to acquire a two-step Watson-Crick template–dependent 3′-5′ elongation reaction using the catalytic center homologous to 5′-3′ elongation enzymes. DISCUSS 194 210 catalytic center site Here, we established a structural basis for 3′-5′ nucleotide elongation and showed that TLP has evolved to acquire a two-step Watson-Crick template–dependent 3′-5′ elongation reaction using the catalytic center homologous to 5′-3′ elongation enzymes. DISCUSS 225 249 5′-3′ elongation enzymes protein_type Here, we established a structural basis for 3′-5′ nucleotide elongation and showed that TLP has evolved to acquire a two-step Watson-Crick template–dependent 3′-5′ elongation reaction using the catalytic center homologous to 5′-3′ elongation enzymes. DISCUSS 4 15 active site site The active site of this enzyme is created at the dimerization interface. DISCUSS 49 71 dimerization interface site The active site of this enzyme is created at the dimerization interface. DISCUSS 88 101 accepter stem structure_element The dimerization also endows this protein with the ability to measure the length of the accepter stem of the tRNA substrate, so that the enzyme can properly terminate the elongation reaction. DISCUSS 109 113 tRNA chemical The dimerization also endows this protein with the ability to measure the length of the accepter stem of the tRNA substrate, so that the enzyme can properly terminate the elongation reaction. DISCUSS 97 100 G−1 residue_name_number Furthermore, the dual binding mode of this protein suggests that it has further evolved to cover G−1 addition of tRNAHis by additional dimerization (dimer of dimers). DISCUSS 113 120 tRNAHis chemical Furthermore, the dual binding mode of this protein suggests that it has further evolved to cover G−1 addition of tRNAHis by additional dimerization (dimer of dimers). DISCUSS 149 154 dimer oligomeric_state Furthermore, the dual binding mode of this protein suggests that it has further evolved to cover G−1 addition of tRNAHis by additional dimerization (dimer of dimers). DISCUSS 158 164 dimers oligomeric_state Furthermore, the dual binding mode of this protein suggests that it has further evolved to cover G−1 addition of tRNAHis by additional dimerization (dimer of dimers). DISCUSS 18 37 structural analysis experimental_method Thus, the present structural analysis is consistent with the scenario in which TLP began as a 5′-end repair enzyme and evolved into a tRNAHis-specific G−1 addition enzyme. DISCUSS 79 82 TLP protein_type Thus, the present structural analysis is consistent with the scenario in which TLP began as a 5′-end repair enzyme and evolved into a tRNAHis-specific G−1 addition enzyme. DISCUSS 134 170 tRNAHis-specific G−1 addition enzyme protein_type Thus, the present structural analysis is consistent with the scenario in which TLP began as a 5′-end repair enzyme and evolved into a tRNAHis-specific G−1 addition enzyme. DISCUSS 40 44 Thg1 protein The detailed molecular mechanism of the Thg1/TLP family established by our analysis will open up new perspectives in our understanding of 3′-5′ versus 5′-3′ polymerization and the molecular evolution of template-dependent polymerases. DISCUSS 45 48 TLP protein_type The detailed molecular mechanism of the Thg1/TLP family established by our analysis will open up new perspectives in our understanding of 3′-5′ versus 5′-3′ polymerization and the molecular evolution of template-dependent polymerases. DISCUSS 203 233 template-dependent polymerases protein_type The detailed molecular mechanism of the Thg1/TLP family established by our analysis will open up new perspectives in our understanding of 3′-5′ versus 5′-3′ polymerization and the molecular evolution of template-dependent polymerases. DISCUSS 12 17 tRNAs chemical Transcribed tRNAs were purified by a HiTrap DEAE FF column (GE Healthcare) as previously described. METHODS 7 12 tRNAs chemical Pooled tRNAs were precipitated with isopropanol and dissolved in buffer E [20 mM Hepes-NaOH (pH 7.5), 100 mM NaCl, and 10 mM MgCl2]. METHODS 49 54 Thg1p protein The highly conserved tRNAHis guanylyltransferase Thg1p interacts with the origin recognition complex and is required for the G2/M phase transition in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae REF