diff --git "a/annotation_CSV/PMC4850273.csv" "b/annotation_CSV/PMC4850273.csv" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/annotation_CSV/PMC4850273.csv" @@ -0,0 +1,1122 @@ +anno_start anno_end anno_text entity_type sentence section +24 34 Xyloglucan chemical Molecular Dissection of Xyloglucan Recognition in a Prominent Human Gut Symbiont TITLE +62 67 Human species Molecular Dissection of Xyloglucan Recognition in a Prominent Human Gut Symbiont TITLE +0 31 Polysaccharide utilization loci gene Polysaccharide utilization loci (PUL) within the genomes of resident human gut Bacteroidetes are central to the metabolism of the otherwise indigestible complex carbohydrates known as “dietary fiber.” However, functional characterization of PUL lags significantly behind sequencing efforts, which limits physiological understanding of the human-bacterial symbiosis. ABSTRACT +33 36 PUL gene Polysaccharide utilization loci (PUL) within the genomes of resident human gut Bacteroidetes are central to the metabolism of the otherwise indigestible complex carbohydrates known as “dietary fiber.” However, functional characterization of PUL lags significantly behind sequencing efforts, which limits physiological understanding of the human-bacterial symbiosis. ABSTRACT +69 74 human species Polysaccharide utilization loci (PUL) within the genomes of resident human gut Bacteroidetes are central to the metabolism of the otherwise indigestible complex carbohydrates known as “dietary fiber.” However, functional characterization of PUL lags significantly behind sequencing efforts, which limits physiological understanding of the human-bacterial symbiosis. ABSTRACT +79 92 Bacteroidetes taxonomy_domain Polysaccharide utilization loci (PUL) within the genomes of resident human gut Bacteroidetes are central to the metabolism of the otherwise indigestible complex carbohydrates known as “dietary fiber.” However, functional characterization of PUL lags significantly behind sequencing efforts, which limits physiological understanding of the human-bacterial symbiosis. ABSTRACT +161 174 carbohydrates chemical Polysaccharide utilization loci (PUL) within the genomes of resident human gut Bacteroidetes are central to the metabolism of the otherwise indigestible complex carbohydrates known as “dietary fiber.” However, functional characterization of PUL lags significantly behind sequencing efforts, which limits physiological understanding of the human-bacterial symbiosis. ABSTRACT +241 244 PUL gene Polysaccharide utilization loci (PUL) within the genomes of resident human gut Bacteroidetes are central to the metabolism of the otherwise indigestible complex carbohydrates known as “dietary fiber.” However, functional characterization of PUL lags significantly behind sequencing efforts, which limits physiological understanding of the human-bacterial symbiosis. ABSTRACT +339 344 human species Polysaccharide utilization loci (PUL) within the genomes of resident human gut Bacteroidetes are central to the metabolism of the otherwise indigestible complex carbohydrates known as “dietary fiber.” However, functional characterization of PUL lags significantly behind sequencing efforts, which limits physiological understanding of the human-bacterial symbiosis. ABSTRACT +345 354 bacterial taxonomy_domain Polysaccharide utilization loci (PUL) within the genomes of resident human gut Bacteroidetes are central to the metabolism of the otherwise indigestible complex carbohydrates known as “dietary fiber.” However, functional characterization of PUL lags significantly behind sequencing efforts, which limits physiological understanding of the human-bacterial symbiosis. ABSTRACT +38 60 complex polysaccharide chemical In particular, the molecular basis of complex polysaccharide recognition, an essential prerequisite to hydrolysis by cell surface glycosidases and subsequent metabolism, is generally poorly understood. ABSTRACT +130 142 glycosidases protein_type In particular, the molecular basis of complex polysaccharide recognition, an essential prerequisite to hydrolysis by cell surface glycosidases and subsequent metabolism, is generally poorly understood. ABSTRACT +21 82 biochemical, structural, and reverse genetic characterization experimental_method Here, we present the biochemical, structural, and reverse genetic characterization of two unique cell surface glycan-binding proteins (SGBPs) encoded by a xyloglucan utilization locus (XyGUL) from Bacteroides ovatus, which are integral to growth on this key dietary vegetable polysaccharide. ABSTRACT +97 133 cell surface glycan-binding proteins protein_type Here, we present the biochemical, structural, and reverse genetic characterization of two unique cell surface glycan-binding proteins (SGBPs) encoded by a xyloglucan utilization locus (XyGUL) from Bacteroides ovatus, which are integral to growth on this key dietary vegetable polysaccharide. ABSTRACT +135 140 SGBPs protein_type Here, we present the biochemical, structural, and reverse genetic characterization of two unique cell surface glycan-binding proteins (SGBPs) encoded by a xyloglucan utilization locus (XyGUL) from Bacteroides ovatus, which are integral to growth on this key dietary vegetable polysaccharide. ABSTRACT +155 183 xyloglucan utilization locus gene Here, we present the biochemical, structural, and reverse genetic characterization of two unique cell surface glycan-binding proteins (SGBPs) encoded by a xyloglucan utilization locus (XyGUL) from Bacteroides ovatus, which are integral to growth on this key dietary vegetable polysaccharide. ABSTRACT +185 190 XyGUL gene Here, we present the biochemical, structural, and reverse genetic characterization of two unique cell surface glycan-binding proteins (SGBPs) encoded by a xyloglucan utilization locus (XyGUL) from Bacteroides ovatus, which are integral to growth on this key dietary vegetable polysaccharide. ABSTRACT +197 215 Bacteroides ovatus species Here, we present the biochemical, structural, and reverse genetic characterization of two unique cell surface glycan-binding proteins (SGBPs) encoded by a xyloglucan utilization locus (XyGUL) from Bacteroides ovatus, which are integral to growth on this key dietary vegetable polysaccharide. ABSTRACT +266 275 vegetable taxonomy_domain Here, we present the biochemical, structural, and reverse genetic characterization of two unique cell surface glycan-binding proteins (SGBPs) encoded by a xyloglucan utilization locus (XyGUL) from Bacteroides ovatus, which are integral to growth on this key dietary vegetable polysaccharide. ABSTRACT +276 290 polysaccharide chemical Here, we present the biochemical, structural, and reverse genetic characterization of two unique cell surface glycan-binding proteins (SGBPs) encoded by a xyloglucan utilization locus (XyGUL) from Bacteroides ovatus, which are integral to growth on this key dietary vegetable polysaccharide. ABSTRACT +0 20 Biochemical analysis experimental_method Biochemical analysis reveals that these outer membrane-anchored proteins are in fact exquisitely specific for the highly branched xyloglucan (XyG) polysaccharide. ABSTRACT +40 72 outer membrane-anchored proteins protein_type Biochemical analysis reveals that these outer membrane-anchored proteins are in fact exquisitely specific for the highly branched xyloglucan (XyG) polysaccharide. ABSTRACT +130 140 xyloglucan chemical Biochemical analysis reveals that these outer membrane-anchored proteins are in fact exquisitely specific for the highly branched xyloglucan (XyG) polysaccharide. ABSTRACT +142 145 XyG chemical Biochemical analysis reveals that these outer membrane-anchored proteins are in fact exquisitely specific for the highly branched xyloglucan (XyG) polysaccharide. ABSTRACT +147 161 polysaccharide chemical Biochemical analysis reveals that these outer membrane-anchored proteins are in fact exquisitely specific for the highly branched xyloglucan (XyG) polysaccharide. ABSTRACT +4 21 crystal structure evidence The crystal structure of SGBP-A, a SusD homolog, with a bound XyG tetradecasaccharide reveals an extended carbohydrate-binding platform that primarily relies on recognition of the β-glucan backbone. ABSTRACT +25 31 SGBP-A protein The crystal structure of SGBP-A, a SusD homolog, with a bound XyG tetradecasaccharide reveals an extended carbohydrate-binding platform that primarily relies on recognition of the β-glucan backbone. ABSTRACT +35 39 SusD protein The crystal structure of SGBP-A, a SusD homolog, with a bound XyG tetradecasaccharide reveals an extended carbohydrate-binding platform that primarily relies on recognition of the β-glucan backbone. ABSTRACT +56 61 bound protein_state The crystal structure of SGBP-A, a SusD homolog, with a bound XyG tetradecasaccharide reveals an extended carbohydrate-binding platform that primarily relies on recognition of the β-glucan backbone. ABSTRACT +62 65 XyG chemical The crystal structure of SGBP-A, a SusD homolog, with a bound XyG tetradecasaccharide reveals an extended carbohydrate-binding platform that primarily relies on recognition of the β-glucan backbone. ABSTRACT +66 85 tetradecasaccharide chemical The crystal structure of SGBP-A, a SusD homolog, with a bound XyG tetradecasaccharide reveals an extended carbohydrate-binding platform that primarily relies on recognition of the β-glucan backbone. ABSTRACT +106 135 carbohydrate-binding platform site The crystal structure of SGBP-A, a SusD homolog, with a bound XyG tetradecasaccharide reveals an extended carbohydrate-binding platform that primarily relies on recognition of the β-glucan backbone. ABSTRACT +180 188 β-glucan chemical The crystal structure of SGBP-A, a SusD homolog, with a bound XyG tetradecasaccharide reveals an extended carbohydrate-binding platform that primarily relies on recognition of the β-glucan backbone. ABSTRACT +12 25 tetra-modular structure_element The unique, tetra-modular structure of SGBP-B is comprised of tandem Ig-like folds, with XyG binding mediated at the distal C-terminal domain. ABSTRACT +26 35 structure evidence The unique, tetra-modular structure of SGBP-B is comprised of tandem Ig-like folds, with XyG binding mediated at the distal C-terminal domain. ABSTRACT +39 45 SGBP-B protein The unique, tetra-modular structure of SGBP-B is comprised of tandem Ig-like folds, with XyG binding mediated at the distal C-terminal domain. ABSTRACT +62 82 tandem Ig-like folds structure_element The unique, tetra-modular structure of SGBP-B is comprised of tandem Ig-like folds, with XyG binding mediated at the distal C-terminal domain. ABSTRACT +89 92 XyG chemical The unique, tetra-modular structure of SGBP-B is comprised of tandem Ig-like folds, with XyG binding mediated at the distal C-terminal domain. ABSTRACT +124 141 C-terminal domain structure_element The unique, tetra-modular structure of SGBP-B is comprised of tandem Ig-like folds, with XyG binding mediated at the distal C-terminal domain. ABSTRACT +27 37 affinities evidence Despite displaying similar affinities for XyG, reverse-genetic analysis reveals that SGBP-B is only required for the efficient capture of smaller oligosaccharides, whereas the presence of SGBP-A is more critical than its carbohydrate-binding ability for growth on XyG. Together, these data demonstrate that SGBP-A and SGBP-B play complementary, specialized roles in carbohydrate capture by B. ovatus and elaborate a model of how vegetable xyloglucans are accessed by the Bacteroidetes. ABSTRACT +42 45 XyG chemical Despite displaying similar affinities for XyG, reverse-genetic analysis reveals that SGBP-B is only required for the efficient capture of smaller oligosaccharides, whereas the presence of SGBP-A is more critical than its carbohydrate-binding ability for growth on XyG. Together, these data demonstrate that SGBP-A and SGBP-B play complementary, specialized roles in carbohydrate capture by B. ovatus and elaborate a model of how vegetable xyloglucans are accessed by the Bacteroidetes. ABSTRACT +47 71 reverse-genetic analysis experimental_method Despite displaying similar affinities for XyG, reverse-genetic analysis reveals that SGBP-B is only required for the efficient capture of smaller oligosaccharides, whereas the presence of SGBP-A is more critical than its carbohydrate-binding ability for growth on XyG. Together, these data demonstrate that SGBP-A and SGBP-B play complementary, specialized roles in carbohydrate capture by B. ovatus and elaborate a model of how vegetable xyloglucans are accessed by the Bacteroidetes. ABSTRACT +85 91 SGBP-B protein Despite displaying similar affinities for XyG, reverse-genetic analysis reveals that SGBP-B is only required for the efficient capture of smaller oligosaccharides, whereas the presence of SGBP-A is more critical than its carbohydrate-binding ability for growth on XyG. Together, these data demonstrate that SGBP-A and SGBP-B play complementary, specialized roles in carbohydrate capture by B. ovatus and elaborate a model of how vegetable xyloglucans are accessed by the Bacteroidetes. ABSTRACT +146 162 oligosaccharides chemical Despite displaying similar affinities for XyG, reverse-genetic analysis reveals that SGBP-B is only required for the efficient capture of smaller oligosaccharides, whereas the presence of SGBP-A is more critical than its carbohydrate-binding ability for growth on XyG. Together, these data demonstrate that SGBP-A and SGBP-B play complementary, specialized roles in carbohydrate capture by B. ovatus and elaborate a model of how vegetable xyloglucans are accessed by the Bacteroidetes. ABSTRACT +188 194 SGBP-A protein Despite displaying similar affinities for XyG, reverse-genetic analysis reveals that SGBP-B is only required for the efficient capture of smaller oligosaccharides, whereas the presence of SGBP-A is more critical than its carbohydrate-binding ability for growth on XyG. Together, these data demonstrate that SGBP-A and SGBP-B play complementary, specialized roles in carbohydrate capture by B. ovatus and elaborate a model of how vegetable xyloglucans are accessed by the Bacteroidetes. ABSTRACT +221 233 carbohydrate chemical Despite displaying similar affinities for XyG, reverse-genetic analysis reveals that SGBP-B is only required for the efficient capture of smaller oligosaccharides, whereas the presence of SGBP-A is more critical than its carbohydrate-binding ability for growth on XyG. Together, these data demonstrate that SGBP-A and SGBP-B play complementary, specialized roles in carbohydrate capture by B. ovatus and elaborate a model of how vegetable xyloglucans are accessed by the Bacteroidetes. ABSTRACT +264 267 XyG chemical Despite displaying similar affinities for XyG, reverse-genetic analysis reveals that SGBP-B is only required for the efficient capture of smaller oligosaccharides, whereas the presence of SGBP-A is more critical than its carbohydrate-binding ability for growth on XyG. Together, these data demonstrate that SGBP-A and SGBP-B play complementary, specialized roles in carbohydrate capture by B. ovatus and elaborate a model of how vegetable xyloglucans are accessed by the Bacteroidetes. ABSTRACT +307 313 SGBP-A protein Despite displaying similar affinities for XyG, reverse-genetic analysis reveals that SGBP-B is only required for the efficient capture of smaller oligosaccharides, whereas the presence of SGBP-A is more critical than its carbohydrate-binding ability for growth on XyG. Together, these data demonstrate that SGBP-A and SGBP-B play complementary, specialized roles in carbohydrate capture by B. ovatus and elaborate a model of how vegetable xyloglucans are accessed by the Bacteroidetes. ABSTRACT +318 324 SGBP-B protein Despite displaying similar affinities for XyG, reverse-genetic analysis reveals that SGBP-B is only required for the efficient capture of smaller oligosaccharides, whereas the presence of SGBP-A is more critical than its carbohydrate-binding ability for growth on XyG. Together, these data demonstrate that SGBP-A and SGBP-B play complementary, specialized roles in carbohydrate capture by B. ovatus and elaborate a model of how vegetable xyloglucans are accessed by the Bacteroidetes. ABSTRACT +366 378 carbohydrate chemical Despite displaying similar affinities for XyG, reverse-genetic analysis reveals that SGBP-B is only required for the efficient capture of smaller oligosaccharides, whereas the presence of SGBP-A is more critical than its carbohydrate-binding ability for growth on XyG. Together, these data demonstrate that SGBP-A and SGBP-B play complementary, specialized roles in carbohydrate capture by B. ovatus and elaborate a model of how vegetable xyloglucans are accessed by the Bacteroidetes. ABSTRACT +390 399 B. ovatus species Despite displaying similar affinities for XyG, reverse-genetic analysis reveals that SGBP-B is only required for the efficient capture of smaller oligosaccharides, whereas the presence of SGBP-A is more critical than its carbohydrate-binding ability for growth on XyG. Together, these data demonstrate that SGBP-A and SGBP-B play complementary, specialized roles in carbohydrate capture by B. ovatus and elaborate a model of how vegetable xyloglucans are accessed by the Bacteroidetes. ABSTRACT +429 438 vegetable taxonomy_domain Despite displaying similar affinities for XyG, reverse-genetic analysis reveals that SGBP-B is only required for the efficient capture of smaller oligosaccharides, whereas the presence of SGBP-A is more critical than its carbohydrate-binding ability for growth on XyG. Together, these data demonstrate that SGBP-A and SGBP-B play complementary, specialized roles in carbohydrate capture by B. ovatus and elaborate a model of how vegetable xyloglucans are accessed by the Bacteroidetes. ABSTRACT +439 450 xyloglucans chemical Despite displaying similar affinities for XyG, reverse-genetic analysis reveals that SGBP-B is only required for the efficient capture of smaller oligosaccharides, whereas the presence of SGBP-A is more critical than its carbohydrate-binding ability for growth on XyG. Together, these data demonstrate that SGBP-A and SGBP-B play complementary, specialized roles in carbohydrate capture by B. ovatus and elaborate a model of how vegetable xyloglucans are accessed by the Bacteroidetes. ABSTRACT +471 484 Bacteroidetes taxonomy_domain Despite displaying similar affinities for XyG, reverse-genetic analysis reveals that SGBP-B is only required for the efficient capture of smaller oligosaccharides, whereas the presence of SGBP-A is more critical than its carbohydrate-binding ability for growth on XyG. Together, these data demonstrate that SGBP-A and SGBP-B play complementary, specialized roles in carbohydrate capture by B. ovatus and elaborate a model of how vegetable xyloglucans are accessed by the Bacteroidetes. ABSTRACT +4 17 Bacteroidetes taxonomy_domain The Bacteroidetes are dominant bacteria in the human gut that are responsible for the digestion of the complex polysaccharides that constitute “dietary fiber.” Although this symbiotic relationship has been appreciated for decades, little is currently known about how Bacteroidetes seek out and bind plant cell wall polysaccharides as a necessary first step in their metabolism. ABSTRACT +31 39 bacteria taxonomy_domain The Bacteroidetes are dominant bacteria in the human gut that are responsible for the digestion of the complex polysaccharides that constitute “dietary fiber.” Although this symbiotic relationship has been appreciated for decades, little is currently known about how Bacteroidetes seek out and bind plant cell wall polysaccharides as a necessary first step in their metabolism. ABSTRACT +47 52 human species The Bacteroidetes are dominant bacteria in the human gut that are responsible for the digestion of the complex polysaccharides that constitute “dietary fiber.” Although this symbiotic relationship has been appreciated for decades, little is currently known about how Bacteroidetes seek out and bind plant cell wall polysaccharides as a necessary first step in their metabolism. ABSTRACT +103 126 complex polysaccharides chemical The Bacteroidetes are dominant bacteria in the human gut that are responsible for the digestion of the complex polysaccharides that constitute “dietary fiber.” Although this symbiotic relationship has been appreciated for decades, little is currently known about how Bacteroidetes seek out and bind plant cell wall polysaccharides as a necessary first step in their metabolism. ABSTRACT +267 280 Bacteroidetes taxonomy_domain The Bacteroidetes are dominant bacteria in the human gut that are responsible for the digestion of the complex polysaccharides that constitute “dietary fiber.” Although this symbiotic relationship has been appreciated for decades, little is currently known about how Bacteroidetes seek out and bind plant cell wall polysaccharides as a necessary first step in their metabolism. ABSTRACT +299 304 plant taxonomy_domain The Bacteroidetes are dominant bacteria in the human gut that are responsible for the digestion of the complex polysaccharides that constitute “dietary fiber.” Although this symbiotic relationship has been appreciated for decades, little is currently known about how Bacteroidetes seek out and bind plant cell wall polysaccharides as a necessary first step in their metabolism. ABSTRACT +315 330 polysaccharides chemical The Bacteroidetes are dominant bacteria in the human gut that are responsible for the digestion of the complex polysaccharides that constitute “dietary fiber.” Although this symbiotic relationship has been appreciated for decades, little is currently known about how Bacteroidetes seek out and bind plant cell wall polysaccharides as a necessary first step in their metabolism. ABSTRACT +27 77 biochemical, crystallographic, and genetic insight experimental_method Here, we provide the first biochemical, crystallographic, and genetic insight into how two surface glycan-binding proteins from the complex Bacteroides ovatus xyloglucan utilization locus (XyGUL) enable recognition and uptake of this ubiquitous vegetable polysaccharide. ABSTRACT +91 122 surface glycan-binding proteins protein_type Here, we provide the first biochemical, crystallographic, and genetic insight into how two surface glycan-binding proteins from the complex Bacteroides ovatus xyloglucan utilization locus (XyGUL) enable recognition and uptake of this ubiquitous vegetable polysaccharide. ABSTRACT +140 158 Bacteroides ovatus species Here, we provide the first biochemical, crystallographic, and genetic insight into how two surface glycan-binding proteins from the complex Bacteroides ovatus xyloglucan utilization locus (XyGUL) enable recognition and uptake of this ubiquitous vegetable polysaccharide. ABSTRACT +159 187 xyloglucan utilization locus gene Here, we provide the first biochemical, crystallographic, and genetic insight into how two surface glycan-binding proteins from the complex Bacteroides ovatus xyloglucan utilization locus (XyGUL) enable recognition and uptake of this ubiquitous vegetable polysaccharide. ABSTRACT +189 194 XyGUL gene Here, we provide the first biochemical, crystallographic, and genetic insight into how two surface glycan-binding proteins from the complex Bacteroides ovatus xyloglucan utilization locus (XyGUL) enable recognition and uptake of this ubiquitous vegetable polysaccharide. ABSTRACT +245 254 vegetable taxonomy_domain Here, we provide the first biochemical, crystallographic, and genetic insight into how two surface glycan-binding proteins from the complex Bacteroides ovatus xyloglucan utilization locus (XyGUL) enable recognition and uptake of this ubiquitous vegetable polysaccharide. ABSTRACT +255 269 polysaccharide chemical Here, we provide the first biochemical, crystallographic, and genetic insight into how two surface glycan-binding proteins from the complex Bacteroides ovatus xyloglucan utilization locus (XyGUL) enable recognition and uptake of this ubiquitous vegetable polysaccharide. ABSTRACT +61 83 complex polysaccharide chemical Our combined analysis illuminates new fundamental aspects of complex polysaccharide recognition, cleavage, and import at the Bacteroidetes cell surface that may facilitate the development of prebiotics to target this phylum of gut bacteria. ABSTRACT +125 138 Bacteroidetes taxonomy_domain Our combined analysis illuminates new fundamental aspects of complex polysaccharide recognition, cleavage, and import at the Bacteroidetes cell surface that may facilitate the development of prebiotics to target this phylum of gut bacteria. ABSTRACT +231 239 bacteria taxonomy_domain Our combined analysis illuminates new fundamental aspects of complex polysaccharide recognition, cleavage, and import at the Bacteroidetes cell surface that may facilitate the development of prebiotics to target this phylum of gut bacteria. ABSTRACT +4 9 human species The human gut microbiota influences the course of human development and health, playing key roles in immune stimulation, intestinal cell proliferation, and metabolic balance. INTRO +14 24 microbiota taxonomy_domain The human gut microbiota influences the course of human development and health, playing key roles in immune stimulation, intestinal cell proliferation, and metabolic balance. INTRO +50 55 human species The human gut microbiota influences the course of human development and health, playing key roles in immune stimulation, intestinal cell proliferation, and metabolic balance. INTRO +5 14 microbial taxonomy_domain This microbial community is largely bacterial, with the Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, and Actinobacteria comprising the dominant phyla. INTRO +36 45 bacterial taxonomy_domain This microbial community is largely bacterial, with the Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, and Actinobacteria comprising the dominant phyla. INTRO +56 69 Bacteroidetes taxonomy_domain This microbial community is largely bacterial, with the Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, and Actinobacteria comprising the dominant phyla. INTRO +71 81 Firmicutes taxonomy_domain This microbial community is largely bacterial, with the Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, and Actinobacteria comprising the dominant phyla. INTRO +87 101 Actinobacteria taxonomy_domain This microbial community is largely bacterial, with the Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, and Actinobacteria comprising the dominant phyla. INTRO +35 48 carbohydrates chemical The ability to acquire energy from carbohydrates of dietary or host origin is central to the adaptation of human gut bacterial species to their niche. INTRO +107 112 human species The ability to acquire energy from carbohydrates of dietary or host origin is central to the adaptation of human gut bacterial species to their niche. INTRO +117 126 bacterial taxonomy_domain The ability to acquire energy from carbohydrates of dietary or host origin is central to the adaptation of human gut bacterial species to their niche. INTRO +106 116 microbiota taxonomy_domain More importantly, this makes diet a tractable way to manipulate the abundance and metabolic output of the microbiota toward improved human health. INTRO +133 138 human species More importantly, this makes diet a tractable way to manipulate the abundance and metabolic output of the microbiota toward improved human health. INTRO +68 88 complex carbohydrate chemical However, there is a paucity of data regarding how the vast array of complex carbohydrate structures are selectively recognized and imported by members of the microbiota, a critical process that enables these organisms to thrive in the competitive gut environment. INTRO +158 168 microbiota taxonomy_domain However, there is a paucity of data regarding how the vast array of complex carbohydrate structures are selectively recognized and imported by members of the microbiota, a critical process that enables these organisms to thrive in the competitive gut environment. INTRO +4 9 human species The human gut bacteria Bacteroidetes share a profound capacity for dietary glycan degradation, with many species containing >250 predicted carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes), compared to 50 to 100 within many Firmicutes and only 17 in the human genome devoted toward carbohydrate utilization. INTRO +14 22 bacteria taxonomy_domain The human gut bacteria Bacteroidetes share a profound capacity for dietary glycan degradation, with many species containing >250 predicted carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes), compared to 50 to 100 within many Firmicutes and only 17 in the human genome devoted toward carbohydrate utilization. INTRO +23 36 Bacteroidetes taxonomy_domain The human gut bacteria Bacteroidetes share a profound capacity for dietary glycan degradation, with many species containing >250 predicted carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes), compared to 50 to 100 within many Firmicutes and only 17 in the human genome devoted toward carbohydrate utilization. INTRO +75 81 glycan chemical The human gut bacteria Bacteroidetes share a profound capacity for dietary glycan degradation, with many species containing >250 predicted carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes), compared to 50 to 100 within many Firmicutes and only 17 in the human genome devoted toward carbohydrate utilization. INTRO +212 222 Firmicutes taxonomy_domain The human gut bacteria Bacteroidetes share a profound capacity for dietary glycan degradation, with many species containing >250 predicted carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes), compared to 50 to 100 within many Firmicutes and only 17 in the human genome devoted toward carbohydrate utilization. INTRO +242 247 human species The human gut bacteria Bacteroidetes share a profound capacity for dietary glycan degradation, with many species containing >250 predicted carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes), compared to 50 to 100 within many Firmicutes and only 17 in the human genome devoted toward carbohydrate utilization. INTRO +28 41 Bacteroidetes taxonomy_domain A remarkable feature of the Bacteroidetes is the packaging of genes for carbohydrate catabolism into discrete polysaccharide utilization loci (PUL), which are transcriptionally regulated by specific substrate signatures. INTRO +110 141 polysaccharide utilization loci gene A remarkable feature of the Bacteroidetes is the packaging of genes for carbohydrate catabolism into discrete polysaccharide utilization loci (PUL), which are transcriptionally regulated by specific substrate signatures. INTRO +143 146 PUL gene A remarkable feature of the Bacteroidetes is the packaging of genes for carbohydrate catabolism into discrete polysaccharide utilization loci (PUL), which are transcriptionally regulated by specific substrate signatures. INTRO +15 18 PUL gene The archetypal PUL-encoded system is the starch utilization system (Sus) (Fig. 1B) of Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron. INTRO +41 66 starch utilization system complex_assembly The archetypal PUL-encoded system is the starch utilization system (Sus) (Fig. 1B) of Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron. INTRO +68 71 Sus complex_assembly The archetypal PUL-encoded system is the starch utilization system (Sus) (Fig. 1B) of Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron. INTRO +86 114 Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron species The archetypal PUL-encoded system is the starch utilization system (Sus) (Fig. 1B) of Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron. INTRO +4 7 Sus complex_assembly The Sus includes a lipid-anchored, outer membrane endo-amylase, SusG; a TonB-dependent transporter (TBDT), SusC, which imports oligosaccharides with the help of an associated starch-binding protein, SusD; two additional carbohydrate-binding lipoproteins, SusE and SusF; and two periplasmic exo-glucosidases, SusA and SusB, which generate glucose for transport into the cytoplasm. INTRO +19 33 lipid-anchored protein_state The Sus includes a lipid-anchored, outer membrane endo-amylase, SusG; a TonB-dependent transporter (TBDT), SusC, which imports oligosaccharides with the help of an associated starch-binding protein, SusD; two additional carbohydrate-binding lipoproteins, SusE and SusF; and two periplasmic exo-glucosidases, SusA and SusB, which generate glucose for transport into the cytoplasm. INTRO +50 62 endo-amylase protein_type The Sus includes a lipid-anchored, outer membrane endo-amylase, SusG; a TonB-dependent transporter (TBDT), SusC, which imports oligosaccharides with the help of an associated starch-binding protein, SusD; two additional carbohydrate-binding lipoproteins, SusE and SusF; and two periplasmic exo-glucosidases, SusA and SusB, which generate glucose for transport into the cytoplasm. INTRO +64 68 SusG protein The Sus includes a lipid-anchored, outer membrane endo-amylase, SusG; a TonB-dependent transporter (TBDT), SusC, which imports oligosaccharides with the help of an associated starch-binding protein, SusD; two additional carbohydrate-binding lipoproteins, SusE and SusF; and two periplasmic exo-glucosidases, SusA and SusB, which generate glucose for transport into the cytoplasm. INTRO +72 98 TonB-dependent transporter protein_type The Sus includes a lipid-anchored, outer membrane endo-amylase, SusG; a TonB-dependent transporter (TBDT), SusC, which imports oligosaccharides with the help of an associated starch-binding protein, SusD; two additional carbohydrate-binding lipoproteins, SusE and SusF; and two periplasmic exo-glucosidases, SusA and SusB, which generate glucose for transport into the cytoplasm. INTRO +100 104 TBDT protein_type The Sus includes a lipid-anchored, outer membrane endo-amylase, SusG; a TonB-dependent transporter (TBDT), SusC, which imports oligosaccharides with the help of an associated starch-binding protein, SusD; two additional carbohydrate-binding lipoproteins, SusE and SusF; and two periplasmic exo-glucosidases, SusA and SusB, which generate glucose for transport into the cytoplasm. INTRO +107 111 SusC protein The Sus includes a lipid-anchored, outer membrane endo-amylase, SusG; a TonB-dependent transporter (TBDT), SusC, which imports oligosaccharides with the help of an associated starch-binding protein, SusD; two additional carbohydrate-binding lipoproteins, SusE and SusF; and two periplasmic exo-glucosidases, SusA and SusB, which generate glucose for transport into the cytoplasm. INTRO +127 143 oligosaccharides chemical The Sus includes a lipid-anchored, outer membrane endo-amylase, SusG; a TonB-dependent transporter (TBDT), SusC, which imports oligosaccharides with the help of an associated starch-binding protein, SusD; two additional carbohydrate-binding lipoproteins, SusE and SusF; and two periplasmic exo-glucosidases, SusA and SusB, which generate glucose for transport into the cytoplasm. INTRO +175 197 starch-binding protein protein_type The Sus includes a lipid-anchored, outer membrane endo-amylase, SusG; a TonB-dependent transporter (TBDT), SusC, which imports oligosaccharides with the help of an associated starch-binding protein, SusD; two additional carbohydrate-binding lipoproteins, SusE and SusF; and two periplasmic exo-glucosidases, SusA and SusB, which generate glucose for transport into the cytoplasm. INTRO +199 203 SusD protein The Sus includes a lipid-anchored, outer membrane endo-amylase, SusG; a TonB-dependent transporter (TBDT), SusC, which imports oligosaccharides with the help of an associated starch-binding protein, SusD; two additional carbohydrate-binding lipoproteins, SusE and SusF; and two periplasmic exo-glucosidases, SusA and SusB, which generate glucose for transport into the cytoplasm. INTRO +220 253 carbohydrate-binding lipoproteins protein_type The Sus includes a lipid-anchored, outer membrane endo-amylase, SusG; a TonB-dependent transporter (TBDT), SusC, which imports oligosaccharides with the help of an associated starch-binding protein, SusD; two additional carbohydrate-binding lipoproteins, SusE and SusF; and two periplasmic exo-glucosidases, SusA and SusB, which generate glucose for transport into the cytoplasm. INTRO +255 259 SusE protein The Sus includes a lipid-anchored, outer membrane endo-amylase, SusG; a TonB-dependent transporter (TBDT), SusC, which imports oligosaccharides with the help of an associated starch-binding protein, SusD; two additional carbohydrate-binding lipoproteins, SusE and SusF; and two periplasmic exo-glucosidases, SusA and SusB, which generate glucose for transport into the cytoplasm. INTRO +264 268 SusF protein The Sus includes a lipid-anchored, outer membrane endo-amylase, SusG; a TonB-dependent transporter (TBDT), SusC, which imports oligosaccharides with the help of an associated starch-binding protein, SusD; two additional carbohydrate-binding lipoproteins, SusE and SusF; and two periplasmic exo-glucosidases, SusA and SusB, which generate glucose for transport into the cytoplasm. INTRO +290 306 exo-glucosidases protein_type The Sus includes a lipid-anchored, outer membrane endo-amylase, SusG; a TonB-dependent transporter (TBDT), SusC, which imports oligosaccharides with the help of an associated starch-binding protein, SusD; two additional carbohydrate-binding lipoproteins, SusE and SusF; and two periplasmic exo-glucosidases, SusA and SusB, which generate glucose for transport into the cytoplasm. INTRO +308 312 SusA protein The Sus includes a lipid-anchored, outer membrane endo-amylase, SusG; a TonB-dependent transporter (TBDT), SusC, which imports oligosaccharides with the help of an associated starch-binding protein, SusD; two additional carbohydrate-binding lipoproteins, SusE and SusF; and two periplasmic exo-glucosidases, SusA and SusB, which generate glucose for transport into the cytoplasm. INTRO +317 321 SusB protein The Sus includes a lipid-anchored, outer membrane endo-amylase, SusG; a TonB-dependent transporter (TBDT), SusC, which imports oligosaccharides with the help of an associated starch-binding protein, SusD; two additional carbohydrate-binding lipoproteins, SusE and SusF; and two periplasmic exo-glucosidases, SusA and SusB, which generate glucose for transport into the cytoplasm. INTRO +338 345 glucose chemical The Sus includes a lipid-anchored, outer membrane endo-amylase, SusG; a TonB-dependent transporter (TBDT), SusC, which imports oligosaccharides with the help of an associated starch-binding protein, SusD; two additional carbohydrate-binding lipoproteins, SusE and SusF; and two periplasmic exo-glucosidases, SusA and SusB, which generate glucose for transport into the cytoplasm. INTRO +18 21 PUL gene The importance of PUL as a successful evolutionary strategy is underscored by the observation that Bacteroidetes such as B. thetaiotaomicron and Bacteroides ovatus devote ~18% of their genomes to these systems. INTRO +99 112 Bacteroidetes taxonomy_domain The importance of PUL as a successful evolutionary strategy is underscored by the observation that Bacteroidetes such as B. thetaiotaomicron and Bacteroides ovatus devote ~18% of their genomes to these systems. INTRO +121 140 B. thetaiotaomicron species The importance of PUL as a successful evolutionary strategy is underscored by the observation that Bacteroidetes such as B. thetaiotaomicron and Bacteroides ovatus devote ~18% of their genomes to these systems. INTRO +145 163 Bacteroides ovatus species The importance of PUL as a successful evolutionary strategy is underscored by the observation that Bacteroidetes such as B. thetaiotaomicron and Bacteroides ovatus devote ~18% of their genomes to these systems. INTRO +88 91 PUL gene Moving beyond seminal genomic and transcriptomic analyses, the current state-of-the-art PUL characterization involves combined reverse-genetic, biochemical, and structural studies to illuminate the molecular details of PUL function. INTRO +127 179 reverse-genetic, biochemical, and structural studies experimental_method Moving beyond seminal genomic and transcriptomic analyses, the current state-of-the-art PUL characterization involves combined reverse-genetic, biochemical, and structural studies to illuminate the molecular details of PUL function. INTRO +219 222 PUL gene Moving beyond seminal genomic and transcriptomic analyses, the current state-of-the-art PUL characterization involves combined reverse-genetic, biochemical, and structural studies to illuminate the molecular details of PUL function. INTRO +0 10 Xyloglucan chemical Xyloglucan and the Bacteroides ovatus xyloglucan utilization locus (XyGUL). (A) Representative structures of common xyloglucans using the Consortium for Functional Glycomics Symbol Nomenclature (http://www.functionalglycomics.org/static/consortium/Nomenclature.shtml). FIG +19 37 Bacteroides ovatus species Xyloglucan and the Bacteroides ovatus xyloglucan utilization locus (XyGUL). (A) Representative structures of common xyloglucans using the Consortium for Functional Glycomics Symbol Nomenclature (http://www.functionalglycomics.org/static/consortium/Nomenclature.shtml). FIG +38 66 xyloglucan utilization locus gene Xyloglucan and the Bacteroides ovatus xyloglucan utilization locus (XyGUL). (A) Representative structures of common xyloglucans using the Consortium for Functional Glycomics Symbol Nomenclature (http://www.functionalglycomics.org/static/consortium/Nomenclature.shtml). FIG +68 73 XyGUL gene Xyloglucan and the Bacteroides ovatus xyloglucan utilization locus (XyGUL). (A) Representative structures of common xyloglucans using the Consortium for Functional Glycomics Symbol Nomenclature (http://www.functionalglycomics.org/static/consortium/Nomenclature.shtml). FIG +95 105 structures evidence Xyloglucan and the Bacteroides ovatus xyloglucan utilization locus (XyGUL). (A) Representative structures of common xyloglucans using the Consortium for Functional Glycomics Symbol Nomenclature (http://www.functionalglycomics.org/static/consortium/Nomenclature.shtml). FIG +116 127 xyloglucans chemical Xyloglucan and the Bacteroides ovatus xyloglucan utilization locus (XyGUL). (A) Representative structures of common xyloglucans using the Consortium for Functional Glycomics Symbol Nomenclature (http://www.functionalglycomics.org/static/consortium/Nomenclature.shtml). FIG +19 26 BoXyGUL gene Cleavage sites for BoXyGUL glycosidases (GHs) are indicated for solanaceous xyloglucan. (B) BtSus and BoXyGUL. (C) Localization of BoXyGUL-encoded proteins in cellular membranes and concerted modes of action in the degradation of xyloglucans to monosaccharides. FIG +27 39 glycosidases protein_type Cleavage sites for BoXyGUL glycosidases (GHs) are indicated for solanaceous xyloglucan. (B) BtSus and BoXyGUL. (C) Localization of BoXyGUL-encoded proteins in cellular membranes and concerted modes of action in the degradation of xyloglucans to monosaccharides. FIG +41 44 GHs protein_type Cleavage sites for BoXyGUL glycosidases (GHs) are indicated for solanaceous xyloglucan. (B) BtSus and BoXyGUL. (C) Localization of BoXyGUL-encoded proteins in cellular membranes and concerted modes of action in the degradation of xyloglucans to monosaccharides. FIG +64 75 solanaceous taxonomy_domain Cleavage sites for BoXyGUL glycosidases (GHs) are indicated for solanaceous xyloglucan. (B) BtSus and BoXyGUL. (C) Localization of BoXyGUL-encoded proteins in cellular membranes and concerted modes of action in the degradation of xyloglucans to monosaccharides. FIG +76 86 xyloglucan chemical Cleavage sites for BoXyGUL glycosidases (GHs) are indicated for solanaceous xyloglucan. (B) BtSus and BoXyGUL. (C) Localization of BoXyGUL-encoded proteins in cellular membranes and concerted modes of action in the degradation of xyloglucans to monosaccharides. FIG +92 97 BtSus gene Cleavage sites for BoXyGUL glycosidases (GHs) are indicated for solanaceous xyloglucan. (B) BtSus and BoXyGUL. (C) Localization of BoXyGUL-encoded proteins in cellular membranes and concerted modes of action in the degradation of xyloglucans to monosaccharides. FIG +102 109 BoXyGUL gene Cleavage sites for BoXyGUL glycosidases (GHs) are indicated for solanaceous xyloglucan. (B) BtSus and BoXyGUL. (C) Localization of BoXyGUL-encoded proteins in cellular membranes and concerted modes of action in the degradation of xyloglucans to monosaccharides. FIG +131 138 BoXyGUL gene Cleavage sites for BoXyGUL glycosidases (GHs) are indicated for solanaceous xyloglucan. (B) BtSus and BoXyGUL. (C) Localization of BoXyGUL-encoded proteins in cellular membranes and concerted modes of action in the degradation of xyloglucans to monosaccharides. FIG +230 241 xyloglucans chemical Cleavage sites for BoXyGUL glycosidases (GHs) are indicated for solanaceous xyloglucan. (B) BtSus and BoXyGUL. (C) Localization of BoXyGUL-encoded proteins in cellular membranes and concerted modes of action in the degradation of xyloglucans to monosaccharides. FIG +16 22 SGBP-A protein The location of SGBP-A/B is presented in this work; the location of GH5 has been empirically determined, and the enzymes have been placed based upon their predicted cellular location. FIG +23 24 B protein The location of SGBP-A/B is presented in this work; the location of GH5 has been empirically determined, and the enzymes have been placed based upon their predicted cellular location. FIG +68 71 GH5 protein The location of SGBP-A/B is presented in this work; the location of GH5 has been empirically determined, and the enzymes have been placed based upon their predicted cellular location. FIG +66 69 PUL gene We recently reported the detailed molecular characterization of a PUL that confers the ability of the human gut commensal B. ovatus ATCC 8483 to grow on a prominent family of plant cell wall glycans, the xyloglucans (XyG). INTRO +102 107 human species We recently reported the detailed molecular characterization of a PUL that confers the ability of the human gut commensal B. ovatus ATCC 8483 to grow on a prominent family of plant cell wall glycans, the xyloglucans (XyG). INTRO +122 141 B. ovatus ATCC 8483 species We recently reported the detailed molecular characterization of a PUL that confers the ability of the human gut commensal B. ovatus ATCC 8483 to grow on a prominent family of plant cell wall glycans, the xyloglucans (XyG). INTRO +175 180 plant taxonomy_domain We recently reported the detailed molecular characterization of a PUL that confers the ability of the human gut commensal B. ovatus ATCC 8483 to grow on a prominent family of plant cell wall glycans, the xyloglucans (XyG). INTRO +191 198 glycans chemical We recently reported the detailed molecular characterization of a PUL that confers the ability of the human gut commensal B. ovatus ATCC 8483 to grow on a prominent family of plant cell wall glycans, the xyloglucans (XyG). INTRO +204 215 xyloglucans chemical We recently reported the detailed molecular characterization of a PUL that confers the ability of the human gut commensal B. ovatus ATCC 8483 to grow on a prominent family of plant cell wall glycans, the xyloglucans (XyG). INTRO +217 220 XyG chemical We recently reported the detailed molecular characterization of a PUL that confers the ability of the human gut commensal B. ovatus ATCC 8483 to grow on a prominent family of plant cell wall glycans, the xyloglucans (XyG). INTRO +0 3 XyG chemical XyG variants (Fig. 1A) constitute up to 25% of the dry weight of common vegetables. INTRO +72 82 vegetables taxonomy_domain XyG variants (Fig. 1A) constitute up to 25% of the dry weight of common vegetables. INTRO +17 26 Sus locus gene Analogous to the Sus locus, the xyloglucan utilization locus (XyGUL) encodes a cohort of carbohydrate-binding, -hydrolyzing, and -importing proteins (Fig. 1B and C). INTRO +32 60 xyloglucan utilization locus gene Analogous to the Sus locus, the xyloglucan utilization locus (XyGUL) encodes a cohort of carbohydrate-binding, -hydrolyzing, and -importing proteins (Fig. 1B and C). INTRO +62 67 XyGUL gene Analogous to the Sus locus, the xyloglucan utilization locus (XyGUL) encodes a cohort of carbohydrate-binding, -hydrolyzing, and -importing proteins (Fig. 1B and C). INTRO +89 148 carbohydrate-binding, -hydrolyzing, and -importing proteins protein_type Analogous to the Sus locus, the xyloglucan utilization locus (XyGUL) encodes a cohort of carbohydrate-binding, -hydrolyzing, and -importing proteins (Fig. 1B and C). INTRO +14 34 glycoside hydrolases protein_type The number of glycoside hydrolases (GHs) encoded by the XyGUL is, however, more expansive than that by the Sus locus (Fig. 1B), which reflects the greater complexity of glycosidic linkages found in XyG vis-à-vis starch. INTRO +36 39 GHs protein_type The number of glycoside hydrolases (GHs) encoded by the XyGUL is, however, more expansive than that by the Sus locus (Fig. 1B), which reflects the greater complexity of glycosidic linkages found in XyG vis-à-vis starch. INTRO +56 61 XyGUL gene The number of glycoside hydrolases (GHs) encoded by the XyGUL is, however, more expansive than that by the Sus locus (Fig. 1B), which reflects the greater complexity of glycosidic linkages found in XyG vis-à-vis starch. INTRO +107 116 Sus locus gene The number of glycoside hydrolases (GHs) encoded by the XyGUL is, however, more expansive than that by the Sus locus (Fig. 1B), which reflects the greater complexity of glycosidic linkages found in XyG vis-à-vis starch. INTRO +198 201 XyG chemical The number of glycoside hydrolases (GHs) encoded by the XyGUL is, however, more expansive than that by the Sus locus (Fig. 1B), which reflects the greater complexity of glycosidic linkages found in XyG vis-à-vis starch. INTRO +212 218 starch chemical The number of glycoside hydrolases (GHs) encoded by the XyGUL is, however, more expansive than that by the Sus locus (Fig. 1B), which reflects the greater complexity of glycosidic linkages found in XyG vis-à-vis starch. INTRO +95 98 GHs protein_type Whereas our previous study focused on the characterization of the linkage specificity of these GHs, a key outstanding question regarding this locus is how XyG recognition is mediated at the cell surface. INTRO +155 158 XyG chemical Whereas our previous study focused on the characterization of the linkage specificity of these GHs, a key outstanding question regarding this locus is how XyG recognition is mediated at the cell surface. INTRO +18 43 starch utilization system complex_assembly In the archetypal starch utilization system of B. thetaiotaomicron, starch binding to the cell surface is mediated at eight distinct starch-binding sites distributed among four surface glycan-binding proteins (SGBPs): two within the amylase SusG, one within SusD, two within SusE, and three within SusF. The functional redundancy of many of these sites is high: whereas SusD is essential for growth on starch, combined mutations of the SusE, SusF, and SusG binding sites are required to impair growth on the polysaccharide. INTRO +47 66 B. thetaiotaomicron species In the archetypal starch utilization system of B. thetaiotaomicron, starch binding to the cell surface is mediated at eight distinct starch-binding sites distributed among four surface glycan-binding proteins (SGBPs): two within the amylase SusG, one within SusD, two within SusE, and three within SusF. The functional redundancy of many of these sites is high: whereas SusD is essential for growth on starch, combined mutations of the SusE, SusF, and SusG binding sites are required to impair growth on the polysaccharide. INTRO +133 153 starch-binding sites site In the archetypal starch utilization system of B. thetaiotaomicron, starch binding to the cell surface is mediated at eight distinct starch-binding sites distributed among four surface glycan-binding proteins (SGBPs): two within the amylase SusG, one within SusD, two within SusE, and three within SusF. The functional redundancy of many of these sites is high: whereas SusD is essential for growth on starch, combined mutations of the SusE, SusF, and SusG binding sites are required to impair growth on the polysaccharide. INTRO +177 208 surface glycan-binding proteins protein_type In the archetypal starch utilization system of B. thetaiotaomicron, starch binding to the cell surface is mediated at eight distinct starch-binding sites distributed among four surface glycan-binding proteins (SGBPs): two within the amylase SusG, one within SusD, two within SusE, and three within SusF. The functional redundancy of many of these sites is high: whereas SusD is essential for growth on starch, combined mutations of the SusE, SusF, and SusG binding sites are required to impair growth on the polysaccharide. INTRO +210 215 SGBPs protein_type In the archetypal starch utilization system of B. thetaiotaomicron, starch binding to the cell surface is mediated at eight distinct starch-binding sites distributed among four surface glycan-binding proteins (SGBPs): two within the amylase SusG, one within SusD, two within SusE, and three within SusF. The functional redundancy of many of these sites is high: whereas SusD is essential for growth on starch, combined mutations of the SusE, SusF, and SusG binding sites are required to impair growth on the polysaccharide. INTRO +233 240 amylase protein_type In the archetypal starch utilization system of B. thetaiotaomicron, starch binding to the cell surface is mediated at eight distinct starch-binding sites distributed among four surface glycan-binding proteins (SGBPs): two within the amylase SusG, one within SusD, two within SusE, and three within SusF. The functional redundancy of many of these sites is high: whereas SusD is essential for growth on starch, combined mutations of the SusE, SusF, and SusG binding sites are required to impair growth on the polysaccharide. INTRO +241 245 SusG protein In the archetypal starch utilization system of B. thetaiotaomicron, starch binding to the cell surface is mediated at eight distinct starch-binding sites distributed among four surface glycan-binding proteins (SGBPs): two within the amylase SusG, one within SusD, two within SusE, and three within SusF. The functional redundancy of many of these sites is high: whereas SusD is essential for growth on starch, combined mutations of the SusE, SusF, and SusG binding sites are required to impair growth on the polysaccharide. INTRO +258 262 SusD protein In the archetypal starch utilization system of B. thetaiotaomicron, starch binding to the cell surface is mediated at eight distinct starch-binding sites distributed among four surface glycan-binding proteins (SGBPs): two within the amylase SusG, one within SusD, two within SusE, and three within SusF. The functional redundancy of many of these sites is high: whereas SusD is essential for growth on starch, combined mutations of the SusE, SusF, and SusG binding sites are required to impair growth on the polysaccharide. INTRO +275 279 SusE protein In the archetypal starch utilization system of B. thetaiotaomicron, starch binding to the cell surface is mediated at eight distinct starch-binding sites distributed among four surface glycan-binding proteins (SGBPs): two within the amylase SusG, one within SusD, two within SusE, and three within SusF. The functional redundancy of many of these sites is high: whereas SusD is essential for growth on starch, combined mutations of the SusE, SusF, and SusG binding sites are required to impair growth on the polysaccharide. INTRO +298 302 SusF protein In the archetypal starch utilization system of B. thetaiotaomicron, starch binding to the cell surface is mediated at eight distinct starch-binding sites distributed among four surface glycan-binding proteins (SGBPs): two within the amylase SusG, one within SusD, two within SusE, and three within SusF. The functional redundancy of many of these sites is high: whereas SusD is essential for growth on starch, combined mutations of the SusE, SusF, and SusG binding sites are required to impair growth on the polysaccharide. INTRO +370 374 SusD protein In the archetypal starch utilization system of B. thetaiotaomicron, starch binding to the cell surface is mediated at eight distinct starch-binding sites distributed among four surface glycan-binding proteins (SGBPs): two within the amylase SusG, one within SusD, two within SusE, and three within SusF. The functional redundancy of many of these sites is high: whereas SusD is essential for growth on starch, combined mutations of the SusE, SusF, and SusG binding sites are required to impair growth on the polysaccharide. INTRO +402 408 starch chemical In the archetypal starch utilization system of B. thetaiotaomicron, starch binding to the cell surface is mediated at eight distinct starch-binding sites distributed among four surface glycan-binding proteins (SGBPs): two within the amylase SusG, one within SusD, two within SusE, and three within SusF. The functional redundancy of many of these sites is high: whereas SusD is essential for growth on starch, combined mutations of the SusE, SusF, and SusG binding sites are required to impair growth on the polysaccharide. INTRO +436 440 SusE protein In the archetypal starch utilization system of B. thetaiotaomicron, starch binding to the cell surface is mediated at eight distinct starch-binding sites distributed among four surface glycan-binding proteins (SGBPs): two within the amylase SusG, one within SusD, two within SusE, and three within SusF. The functional redundancy of many of these sites is high: whereas SusD is essential for growth on starch, combined mutations of the SusE, SusF, and SusG binding sites are required to impair growth on the polysaccharide. INTRO +442 446 SusF protein In the archetypal starch utilization system of B. thetaiotaomicron, starch binding to the cell surface is mediated at eight distinct starch-binding sites distributed among four surface glycan-binding proteins (SGBPs): two within the amylase SusG, one within SusD, two within SusE, and three within SusF. The functional redundancy of many of these sites is high: whereas SusD is essential for growth on starch, combined mutations of the SusE, SusF, and SusG binding sites are required to impair growth on the polysaccharide. INTRO +452 456 SusG protein In the archetypal starch utilization system of B. thetaiotaomicron, starch binding to the cell surface is mediated at eight distinct starch-binding sites distributed among four surface glycan-binding proteins (SGBPs): two within the amylase SusG, one within SusD, two within SusE, and three within SusF. The functional redundancy of many of these sites is high: whereas SusD is essential for growth on starch, combined mutations of the SusE, SusF, and SusG binding sites are required to impair growth on the polysaccharide. INTRO +457 470 binding sites site In the archetypal starch utilization system of B. thetaiotaomicron, starch binding to the cell surface is mediated at eight distinct starch-binding sites distributed among four surface glycan-binding proteins (SGBPs): two within the amylase SusG, one within SusD, two within SusE, and three within SusF. The functional redundancy of many of these sites is high: whereas SusD is essential for growth on starch, combined mutations of the SusE, SusF, and SusG binding sites are required to impair growth on the polysaccharide. INTRO +508 522 polysaccharide chemical In the archetypal starch utilization system of B. thetaiotaomicron, starch binding to the cell surface is mediated at eight distinct starch-binding sites distributed among four surface glycan-binding proteins (SGBPs): two within the amylase SusG, one within SusD, two within SusE, and three within SusF. The functional redundancy of many of these sites is high: whereas SusD is essential for growth on starch, combined mutations of the SusE, SusF, and SusG binding sites are required to impair growth on the polysaccharide. INTRO +0 13 Bacteroidetes taxonomy_domain Bacteroidetes PUL ubiquitously encode homologs of SusC and SusD, as well as proteins whose genes are immediately downstream of susD, akin to susE/F, and these are typically annotated as “putative lipoproteins”. INTRO +14 17 PUL gene Bacteroidetes PUL ubiquitously encode homologs of SusC and SusD, as well as proteins whose genes are immediately downstream of susD, akin to susE/F, and these are typically annotated as “putative lipoproteins”. INTRO +50 54 SusC protein Bacteroidetes PUL ubiquitously encode homologs of SusC and SusD, as well as proteins whose genes are immediately downstream of susD, akin to susE/F, and these are typically annotated as “putative lipoproteins”. INTRO +59 63 SusD protein Bacteroidetes PUL ubiquitously encode homologs of SusC and SusD, as well as proteins whose genes are immediately downstream of susD, akin to susE/F, and these are typically annotated as “putative lipoproteins”. INTRO +127 131 susD gene Bacteroidetes PUL ubiquitously encode homologs of SusC and SusD, as well as proteins whose genes are immediately downstream of susD, akin to susE/F, and these are typically annotated as “putative lipoproteins”. INTRO +141 147 susE/F gene Bacteroidetes PUL ubiquitously encode homologs of SusC and SusD, as well as proteins whose genes are immediately downstream of susD, akin to susE/F, and these are typically annotated as “putative lipoproteins”. INTRO +187 195 putative protein_state Bacteroidetes PUL ubiquitously encode homologs of SusC and SusD, as well as proteins whose genes are immediately downstream of susD, akin to susE/F, and these are typically annotated as “putative lipoproteins”. INTRO +196 208 lipoproteins protein_type Bacteroidetes PUL ubiquitously encode homologs of SusC and SusD, as well as proteins whose genes are immediately downstream of susD, akin to susE/F, and these are typically annotated as “putative lipoproteins”. INTRO +63 69 susE/F gene The genes coding for these proteins, sometimes referred to as “susE/F positioned,” display products with a wide variation in amino acid sequence and which have little or no homology to other PUL-encoded proteins or known carbohydrate-binding proteins. INTRO +191 194 PUL gene The genes coding for these proteins, sometimes referred to as “susE/F positioned,” display products with a wide variation in amino acid sequence and which have little or no homology to other PUL-encoded proteins or known carbohydrate-binding proteins. INTRO +221 250 carbohydrate-binding proteins protein_type The genes coding for these proteins, sometimes referred to as “susE/F positioned,” display products with a wide variation in amino acid sequence and which have little or no homology to other PUL-encoded proteins or known carbohydrate-binding proteins. INTRO +7 10 Sus complex_assembly As the Sus SGBPs remain the only structurally characterized cohort to date, we therefore wondered whether such glycan binding and function are extended to other PUL that target more complex and heterogeneous polysaccharides, such as XyG. INTRO +11 16 SGBPs protein_type As the Sus SGBPs remain the only structurally characterized cohort to date, we therefore wondered whether such glycan binding and function are extended to other PUL that target more complex and heterogeneous polysaccharides, such as XyG. INTRO +111 117 glycan chemical As the Sus SGBPs remain the only structurally characterized cohort to date, we therefore wondered whether such glycan binding and function are extended to other PUL that target more complex and heterogeneous polysaccharides, such as XyG. INTRO +161 164 PUL gene As the Sus SGBPs remain the only structurally characterized cohort to date, we therefore wondered whether such glycan binding and function are extended to other PUL that target more complex and heterogeneous polysaccharides, such as XyG. INTRO +208 223 polysaccharides chemical As the Sus SGBPs remain the only structurally characterized cohort to date, we therefore wondered whether such glycan binding and function are extended to other PUL that target more complex and heterogeneous polysaccharides, such as XyG. INTRO +233 236 XyG chemical As the Sus SGBPs remain the only structurally characterized cohort to date, we therefore wondered whether such glycan binding and function are extended to other PUL that target more complex and heterogeneous polysaccharides, such as XyG. INTRO +30 72 functional and structural characterization experimental_method We describe here the detailed functional and structural characterization of the noncatalytic SGBPs encoded by Bacova_02651 and Bacova_02650 of the XyGUL, here referred to as SGBP-A and SGBP-B, to elucidate their molecular roles in carbohydrate acquisition in vivo. INTRO +80 92 noncatalytic protein_state We describe here the detailed functional and structural characterization of the noncatalytic SGBPs encoded by Bacova_02651 and Bacova_02650 of the XyGUL, here referred to as SGBP-A and SGBP-B, to elucidate their molecular roles in carbohydrate acquisition in vivo. INTRO +93 98 SGBPs protein_type We describe here the detailed functional and structural characterization of the noncatalytic SGBPs encoded by Bacova_02651 and Bacova_02650 of the XyGUL, here referred to as SGBP-A and SGBP-B, to elucidate their molecular roles in carbohydrate acquisition in vivo. INTRO +110 122 Bacova_02651 gene We describe here the detailed functional and structural characterization of the noncatalytic SGBPs encoded by Bacova_02651 and Bacova_02650 of the XyGUL, here referred to as SGBP-A and SGBP-B, to elucidate their molecular roles in carbohydrate acquisition in vivo. INTRO +127 139 Bacova_02650 gene We describe here the detailed functional and structural characterization of the noncatalytic SGBPs encoded by Bacova_02651 and Bacova_02650 of the XyGUL, here referred to as SGBP-A and SGBP-B, to elucidate their molecular roles in carbohydrate acquisition in vivo. INTRO +147 152 XyGUL gene We describe here the detailed functional and structural characterization of the noncatalytic SGBPs encoded by Bacova_02651 and Bacova_02650 of the XyGUL, here referred to as SGBP-A and SGBP-B, to elucidate their molecular roles in carbohydrate acquisition in vivo. INTRO +174 180 SGBP-A protein We describe here the detailed functional and structural characterization of the noncatalytic SGBPs encoded by Bacova_02651 and Bacova_02650 of the XyGUL, here referred to as SGBP-A and SGBP-B, to elucidate their molecular roles in carbohydrate acquisition in vivo. INTRO +185 191 SGBP-B protein We describe here the detailed functional and structural characterization of the noncatalytic SGBPs encoded by Bacova_02651 and Bacova_02650 of the XyGUL, here referred to as SGBP-A and SGBP-B, to elucidate their molecular roles in carbohydrate acquisition in vivo. INTRO +9 64 biochemical, structural, and reverse-genetic approaches experimental_method Combined biochemical, structural, and reverse-genetic approaches clearly illuminate the distinct, yet complementary, functions that these two proteins play in XyG recognition as it impacts the physiology of B. ovatus. INTRO +159 162 XyG chemical Combined biochemical, structural, and reverse-genetic approaches clearly illuminate the distinct, yet complementary, functions that these two proteins play in XyG recognition as it impacts the physiology of B. ovatus. INTRO +207 216 B. ovatus species Combined biochemical, structural, and reverse-genetic approaches clearly illuminate the distinct, yet complementary, functions that these two proteins play in XyG recognition as it impacts the physiology of B. ovatus. INTRO +60 66 glycan chemical These data extend our current understanding of the Sus-like glycan uptake paradigm within the Bacteroidetes and reveals how the complex dietary polysaccharide xyloglucan is recognized at the cell surface. INTRO +94 107 Bacteroidetes taxonomy_domain These data extend our current understanding of the Sus-like glycan uptake paradigm within the Bacteroidetes and reveals how the complex dietary polysaccharide xyloglucan is recognized at the cell surface. INTRO +144 158 polysaccharide chemical These data extend our current understanding of the Sus-like glycan uptake paradigm within the Bacteroidetes and reveals how the complex dietary polysaccharide xyloglucan is recognized at the cell surface. INTRO +159 169 xyloglucan chemical These data extend our current understanding of the Sus-like glycan uptake paradigm within the Bacteroidetes and reveals how the complex dietary polysaccharide xyloglucan is recognized at the cell surface. INTRO +0 6 SGBP-A protein SGBP-A and SGBP-B are cell-surface-localized, xyloglucan-specific binding proteins. RESULTS +11 17 SGBP-B protein SGBP-A and SGBP-B are cell-surface-localized, xyloglucan-specific binding proteins. RESULTS +22 82 cell-surface-localized, xyloglucan-specific binding proteins protein_type SGBP-A and SGBP-B are cell-surface-localized, xyloglucan-specific binding proteins. RESULTS +0 6 SGBP-A protein SGBP-A, encoded by the XyGUL locus tag Bacova_02651 (Fig. 1B), shares 26% amino acid sequence identity (40% similarity) with its homolog, B. thetaiotaomicron SusD, and similar homology with the SusD-like proteins encoded within syntenic XyGUL identified in our earlier work. RESULTS +23 28 XyGUL gene SGBP-A, encoded by the XyGUL locus tag Bacova_02651 (Fig. 1B), shares 26% amino acid sequence identity (40% similarity) with its homolog, B. thetaiotaomicron SusD, and similar homology with the SusD-like proteins encoded within syntenic XyGUL identified in our earlier work. RESULTS +39 51 Bacova_02651 gene SGBP-A, encoded by the XyGUL locus tag Bacova_02651 (Fig. 1B), shares 26% amino acid sequence identity (40% similarity) with its homolog, B. thetaiotaomicron SusD, and similar homology with the SusD-like proteins encoded within syntenic XyGUL identified in our earlier work. RESULTS +138 157 B. thetaiotaomicron species SGBP-A, encoded by the XyGUL locus tag Bacova_02651 (Fig. 1B), shares 26% amino acid sequence identity (40% similarity) with its homolog, B. thetaiotaomicron SusD, and similar homology with the SusD-like proteins encoded within syntenic XyGUL identified in our earlier work. RESULTS +158 162 SusD protein SGBP-A, encoded by the XyGUL locus tag Bacova_02651 (Fig. 1B), shares 26% amino acid sequence identity (40% similarity) with its homolog, B. thetaiotaomicron SusD, and similar homology with the SusD-like proteins encoded within syntenic XyGUL identified in our earlier work. RESULTS +194 212 SusD-like proteins protein_type SGBP-A, encoded by the XyGUL locus tag Bacova_02651 (Fig. 1B), shares 26% amino acid sequence identity (40% similarity) with its homolog, B. thetaiotaomicron SusD, and similar homology with the SusD-like proteins encoded within syntenic XyGUL identified in our earlier work. RESULTS +237 242 XyGUL gene SGBP-A, encoded by the XyGUL locus tag Bacova_02651 (Fig. 1B), shares 26% amino acid sequence identity (40% similarity) with its homolog, B. thetaiotaomicron SusD, and similar homology with the SusD-like proteins encoded within syntenic XyGUL identified in our earlier work. RESULTS +13 19 SGBP-B protein In contrast, SGBP-B, encoded by locus tag Bacova_02650, displays little sequence similarity to the products of similarly positioned genes in syntenic XyGUL nor to any other gene product among the diversity of Bacteroidetes PUL. RESULTS +42 54 Bacova_02650 gene In contrast, SGBP-B, encoded by locus tag Bacova_02650, displays little sequence similarity to the products of similarly positioned genes in syntenic XyGUL nor to any other gene product among the diversity of Bacteroidetes PUL. RESULTS +150 155 XyGUL gene In contrast, SGBP-B, encoded by locus tag Bacova_02650, displays little sequence similarity to the products of similarly positioned genes in syntenic XyGUL nor to any other gene product among the diversity of Bacteroidetes PUL. RESULTS +209 222 Bacteroidetes taxonomy_domain In contrast, SGBP-B, encoded by locus tag Bacova_02650, displays little sequence similarity to the products of similarly positioned genes in syntenic XyGUL nor to any other gene product among the diversity of Bacteroidetes PUL. RESULTS +223 226 PUL gene In contrast, SGBP-B, encoded by locus tag Bacova_02650, displays little sequence similarity to the products of similarly positioned genes in syntenic XyGUL nor to any other gene product among the diversity of Bacteroidetes PUL. RESULTS +34 38 SusC protein Whereas sequence similarity among SusC/SusD homolog pairs often serves as a hallmark for PUL identification, the sequence similarities of downstream genes encoding SGBPs are generally too low to allow reliable bioinformatic classification of their products into protein families, let alone prediction of function. RESULTS +39 43 SusD protein Whereas sequence similarity among SusC/SusD homolog pairs often serves as a hallmark for PUL identification, the sequence similarities of downstream genes encoding SGBPs are generally too low to allow reliable bioinformatic classification of their products into protein families, let alone prediction of function. RESULTS +89 92 PUL gene Whereas sequence similarity among SusC/SusD homolog pairs often serves as a hallmark for PUL identification, the sequence similarities of downstream genes encoding SGBPs are generally too low to allow reliable bioinformatic classification of their products into protein families, let alone prediction of function. RESULTS +164 169 SGBPs protein_type Whereas sequence similarity among SusC/SusD homolog pairs often serves as a hallmark for PUL identification, the sequence similarities of downstream genes encoding SGBPs are generally too low to allow reliable bioinformatic classification of their products into protein families, let alone prediction of function. RESULTS +103 106 PUL gene Hence, there is a critical need for the elucidation of detailed structure-function relationships among PUL SGBPs, in light of the manifold glycan structures in nature. RESULTS +107 112 SGBPs protein_type Hence, there is a critical need for the elucidation of detailed structure-function relationships among PUL SGBPs, in light of the manifold glycan structures in nature. RESULTS +139 145 glycan chemical Hence, there is a critical need for the elucidation of detailed structure-function relationships among PUL SGBPs, in light of the manifold glycan structures in nature. RESULTS +0 18 Immunofluorescence experimental_method Immunofluorescence of formaldehyde-fixed, nonpermeabilized cells grown in minimal medium with XyG as the sole carbon source to induce XyGUL expression, reveals that both SGBP-A and SGBP-B are presented on the cell surface by N-terminal lipidation, as predicted by signal peptide analysis with SignalP (Fig. 2). RESULTS +94 97 XyG chemical Immunofluorescence of formaldehyde-fixed, nonpermeabilized cells grown in minimal medium with XyG as the sole carbon source to induce XyGUL expression, reveals that both SGBP-A and SGBP-B are presented on the cell surface by N-terminal lipidation, as predicted by signal peptide analysis with SignalP (Fig. 2). RESULTS +134 139 XyGUL gene Immunofluorescence of formaldehyde-fixed, nonpermeabilized cells grown in minimal medium with XyG as the sole carbon source to induce XyGUL expression, reveals that both SGBP-A and SGBP-B are presented on the cell surface by N-terminal lipidation, as predicted by signal peptide analysis with SignalP (Fig. 2). RESULTS +170 176 SGBP-A protein Immunofluorescence of formaldehyde-fixed, nonpermeabilized cells grown in minimal medium with XyG as the sole carbon source to induce XyGUL expression, reveals that both SGBP-A and SGBP-B are presented on the cell surface by N-terminal lipidation, as predicted by signal peptide analysis with SignalP (Fig. 2). RESULTS +181 187 SGBP-B protein Immunofluorescence of formaldehyde-fixed, nonpermeabilized cells grown in minimal medium with XyG as the sole carbon source to induce XyGUL expression, reveals that both SGBP-A and SGBP-B are presented on the cell surface by N-terminal lipidation, as predicted by signal peptide analysis with SignalP (Fig. 2). RESULTS +236 246 lipidation ptm Immunofluorescence of formaldehyde-fixed, nonpermeabilized cells grown in minimal medium with XyG as the sole carbon source to induce XyGUL expression, reveals that both SGBP-A and SGBP-B are presented on the cell surface by N-terminal lipidation, as predicted by signal peptide analysis with SignalP (Fig. 2). RESULTS +10 15 SGBPs protein_type Here, the SGBPs very likely work in concert with the cell-surface-localized endo-xyloglucanase B. ovatus GH5 (BoGH5) to recruit and cleave XyG for subsequent periplasmic import via the SusC-like TBDT of the XyGUL (Fig. 1B and C). RESULTS +53 94 cell-surface-localized endo-xyloglucanase protein_type Here, the SGBPs very likely work in concert with the cell-surface-localized endo-xyloglucanase B. ovatus GH5 (BoGH5) to recruit and cleave XyG for subsequent periplasmic import via the SusC-like TBDT of the XyGUL (Fig. 1B and C). RESULTS +95 104 B. ovatus species Here, the SGBPs very likely work in concert with the cell-surface-localized endo-xyloglucanase B. ovatus GH5 (BoGH5) to recruit and cleave XyG for subsequent periplasmic import via the SusC-like TBDT of the XyGUL (Fig. 1B and C). RESULTS +105 108 GH5 protein Here, the SGBPs very likely work in concert with the cell-surface-localized endo-xyloglucanase B. ovatus GH5 (BoGH5) to recruit and cleave XyG for subsequent periplasmic import via the SusC-like TBDT of the XyGUL (Fig. 1B and C). RESULTS +110 115 BoGH5 protein Here, the SGBPs very likely work in concert with the cell-surface-localized endo-xyloglucanase B. ovatus GH5 (BoGH5) to recruit and cleave XyG for subsequent periplasmic import via the SusC-like TBDT of the XyGUL (Fig. 1B and C). RESULTS +139 142 XyG chemical Here, the SGBPs very likely work in concert with the cell-surface-localized endo-xyloglucanase B. ovatus GH5 (BoGH5) to recruit and cleave XyG for subsequent periplasmic import via the SusC-like TBDT of the XyGUL (Fig. 1B and C). RESULTS +185 199 SusC-like TBDT protein_type Here, the SGBPs very likely work in concert with the cell-surface-localized endo-xyloglucanase B. ovatus GH5 (BoGH5) to recruit and cleave XyG for subsequent periplasmic import via the SusC-like TBDT of the XyGUL (Fig. 1B and C). RESULTS +207 212 XyGUL gene Here, the SGBPs very likely work in concert with the cell-surface-localized endo-xyloglucanase B. ovatus GH5 (BoGH5) to recruit and cleave XyG for subsequent periplasmic import via the SusC-like TBDT of the XyGUL (Fig. 1B and C). RESULTS +0 6 SGBP-A protein SGBP-A and SGBP-B visualized by immunofluorescence. FIG +11 17 SGBP-B protein SGBP-A and SGBP-B visualized by immunofluorescence. FIG +32 50 immunofluorescence experimental_method SGBP-A and SGBP-B visualized by immunofluorescence. FIG +33 42 B. ovatus species Formalin-fixed, nonpermeabilized B. ovatus cells were grown in minimal medium plus XyG, probed with custom rabbit antibodies to SGBP-A or SGBP-B, and then stained with Alexa Fluor 488 goat anti-rabbit IgG. (A) Overlay of bright-field and FITC images of B. ovatus cells labeled with anti-SGBP-A. (B) Overlay of bright-field and FITC images of B. ovatus cells labeled with anti-SGBP-B. (C) Bright-field image of ΔSGBP-B cells labeled with anti-SGBP-B antibodies. FIG +83 86 XyG chemical Formalin-fixed, nonpermeabilized B. ovatus cells were grown in minimal medium plus XyG, probed with custom rabbit antibodies to SGBP-A or SGBP-B, and then stained with Alexa Fluor 488 goat anti-rabbit IgG. (A) Overlay of bright-field and FITC images of B. ovatus cells labeled with anti-SGBP-A. (B) Overlay of bright-field and FITC images of B. ovatus cells labeled with anti-SGBP-B. (C) Bright-field image of ΔSGBP-B cells labeled with anti-SGBP-B antibodies. FIG +128 134 SGBP-A protein Formalin-fixed, nonpermeabilized B. ovatus cells were grown in minimal medium plus XyG, probed with custom rabbit antibodies to SGBP-A or SGBP-B, and then stained with Alexa Fluor 488 goat anti-rabbit IgG. (A) Overlay of bright-field and FITC images of B. ovatus cells labeled with anti-SGBP-A. (B) Overlay of bright-field and FITC images of B. ovatus cells labeled with anti-SGBP-B. (C) Bright-field image of ΔSGBP-B cells labeled with anti-SGBP-B antibodies. FIG +138 144 SGBP-B protein Formalin-fixed, nonpermeabilized B. ovatus cells were grown in minimal medium plus XyG, probed with custom rabbit antibodies to SGBP-A or SGBP-B, and then stained with Alexa Fluor 488 goat anti-rabbit IgG. (A) Overlay of bright-field and FITC images of B. ovatus cells labeled with anti-SGBP-A. (B) Overlay of bright-field and FITC images of B. ovatus cells labeled with anti-SGBP-B. (C) Bright-field image of ΔSGBP-B cells labeled with anti-SGBP-B antibodies. FIG +210 217 Overlay experimental_method Formalin-fixed, nonpermeabilized B. ovatus cells were grown in minimal medium plus XyG, probed with custom rabbit antibodies to SGBP-A or SGBP-B, and then stained with Alexa Fluor 488 goat anti-rabbit IgG. (A) Overlay of bright-field and FITC images of B. ovatus cells labeled with anti-SGBP-A. (B) Overlay of bright-field and FITC images of B. ovatus cells labeled with anti-SGBP-B. (C) Bright-field image of ΔSGBP-B cells labeled with anti-SGBP-B antibodies. FIG +221 249 bright-field and FITC images evidence Formalin-fixed, nonpermeabilized B. ovatus cells were grown in minimal medium plus XyG, probed with custom rabbit antibodies to SGBP-A or SGBP-B, and then stained with Alexa Fluor 488 goat anti-rabbit IgG. (A) Overlay of bright-field and FITC images of B. ovatus cells labeled with anti-SGBP-A. (B) Overlay of bright-field and FITC images of B. ovatus cells labeled with anti-SGBP-B. (C) Bright-field image of ΔSGBP-B cells labeled with anti-SGBP-B antibodies. FIG +253 262 B. ovatus species Formalin-fixed, nonpermeabilized B. ovatus cells were grown in minimal medium plus XyG, probed with custom rabbit antibodies to SGBP-A or SGBP-B, and then stained with Alexa Fluor 488 goat anti-rabbit IgG. (A) Overlay of bright-field and FITC images of B. ovatus cells labeled with anti-SGBP-A. (B) Overlay of bright-field and FITC images of B. ovatus cells labeled with anti-SGBP-B. (C) Bright-field image of ΔSGBP-B cells labeled with anti-SGBP-B antibodies. FIG +299 306 Overlay experimental_method Formalin-fixed, nonpermeabilized B. ovatus cells were grown in minimal medium plus XyG, probed with custom rabbit antibodies to SGBP-A or SGBP-B, and then stained with Alexa Fluor 488 goat anti-rabbit IgG. (A) Overlay of bright-field and FITC images of B. ovatus cells labeled with anti-SGBP-A. (B) Overlay of bright-field and FITC images of B. ovatus cells labeled with anti-SGBP-B. (C) Bright-field image of ΔSGBP-B cells labeled with anti-SGBP-B antibodies. FIG +310 338 bright-field and FITC images evidence Formalin-fixed, nonpermeabilized B. ovatus cells were grown in minimal medium plus XyG, probed with custom rabbit antibodies to SGBP-A or SGBP-B, and then stained with Alexa Fluor 488 goat anti-rabbit IgG. (A) Overlay of bright-field and FITC images of B. ovatus cells labeled with anti-SGBP-A. (B) Overlay of bright-field and FITC images of B. ovatus cells labeled with anti-SGBP-B. (C) Bright-field image of ΔSGBP-B cells labeled with anti-SGBP-B antibodies. FIG +342 351 B. ovatus species Formalin-fixed, nonpermeabilized B. ovatus cells were grown in minimal medium plus XyG, probed with custom rabbit antibodies to SGBP-A or SGBP-B, and then stained with Alexa Fluor 488 goat anti-rabbit IgG. (A) Overlay of bright-field and FITC images of B. ovatus cells labeled with anti-SGBP-A. (B) Overlay of bright-field and FITC images of B. ovatus cells labeled with anti-SGBP-B. (C) Bright-field image of ΔSGBP-B cells labeled with anti-SGBP-B antibodies. FIG +388 406 Bright-field image evidence Formalin-fixed, nonpermeabilized B. ovatus cells were grown in minimal medium plus XyG, probed with custom rabbit antibodies to SGBP-A or SGBP-B, and then stained with Alexa Fluor 488 goat anti-rabbit IgG. (A) Overlay of bright-field and FITC images of B. ovatus cells labeled with anti-SGBP-A. (B) Overlay of bright-field and FITC images of B. ovatus cells labeled with anti-SGBP-B. (C) Bright-field image of ΔSGBP-B cells labeled with anti-SGBP-B antibodies. FIG +410 417 ΔSGBP-B mutant Formalin-fixed, nonpermeabilized B. ovatus cells were grown in minimal medium plus XyG, probed with custom rabbit antibodies to SGBP-A or SGBP-B, and then stained with Alexa Fluor 488 goat anti-rabbit IgG. (A) Overlay of bright-field and FITC images of B. ovatus cells labeled with anti-SGBP-A. (B) Overlay of bright-field and FITC images of B. ovatus cells labeled with anti-SGBP-B. (C) Bright-field image of ΔSGBP-B cells labeled with anti-SGBP-B antibodies. FIG +4 15 FITC images evidence (D) FITC images of ΔSGBP-B cells labeled with anti-SGBP-B antibodies. FIG +19 26 ΔSGBP-B mutant (D) FITC images of ΔSGBP-B cells labeled with anti-SGBP-B antibodies. FIG +6 13 lacking protein_state Cells lacking SGBP-A (ΔSGBP-A) do not grow on XyG and therefore could not be tested in parallel. FIG +14 20 SGBP-A protein Cells lacking SGBP-A (ΔSGBP-A) do not grow on XyG and therefore could not be tested in parallel. FIG +22 29 ΔSGBP-A mutant Cells lacking SGBP-A (ΔSGBP-A) do not grow on XyG and therefore could not be tested in parallel. FIG +46 49 XyG chemical Cells lacking SGBP-A (ΔSGBP-A) do not grow on XyG and therefore could not be tested in parallel. FIG +71 91 glycoside hydrolases protein_type In our initial study focused on the functional characterization of the glycoside hydrolases of the XyGUL, we reported preliminary affinity PAGE and isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) data indicating that both SGBP-A and SGBP-B are competent xyloglucan-binding proteins (affinity constant [Ka] values of 3.74 × 105 M−1 and 4.98 × 104 M−1, respectively [23]). RESULTS +99 104 XyGUL gene In our initial study focused on the functional characterization of the glycoside hydrolases of the XyGUL, we reported preliminary affinity PAGE and isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) data indicating that both SGBP-A and SGBP-B are competent xyloglucan-binding proteins (affinity constant [Ka] values of 3.74 × 105 M−1 and 4.98 × 104 M−1, respectively [23]). RESULTS +130 143 affinity PAGE experimental_method In our initial study focused on the functional characterization of the glycoside hydrolases of the XyGUL, we reported preliminary affinity PAGE and isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) data indicating that both SGBP-A and SGBP-B are competent xyloglucan-binding proteins (affinity constant [Ka] values of 3.74 × 105 M−1 and 4.98 × 104 M−1, respectively [23]). RESULTS +148 180 isothermal titration calorimetry experimental_method In our initial study focused on the functional characterization of the glycoside hydrolases of the XyGUL, we reported preliminary affinity PAGE and isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) data indicating that both SGBP-A and SGBP-B are competent xyloglucan-binding proteins (affinity constant [Ka] values of 3.74 × 105 M−1 and 4.98 × 104 M−1, respectively [23]). RESULTS +182 185 ITC experimental_method In our initial study focused on the functional characterization of the glycoside hydrolases of the XyGUL, we reported preliminary affinity PAGE and isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) data indicating that both SGBP-A and SGBP-B are competent xyloglucan-binding proteins (affinity constant [Ka] values of 3.74 × 105 M−1 and 4.98 × 104 M−1, respectively [23]). RESULTS +213 219 SGBP-A protein In our initial study focused on the functional characterization of the glycoside hydrolases of the XyGUL, we reported preliminary affinity PAGE and isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) data indicating that both SGBP-A and SGBP-B are competent xyloglucan-binding proteins (affinity constant [Ka] values of 3.74 × 105 M−1 and 4.98 × 104 M−1, respectively [23]). RESULTS +224 230 SGBP-B protein In our initial study focused on the functional characterization of the glycoside hydrolases of the XyGUL, we reported preliminary affinity PAGE and isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) data indicating that both SGBP-A and SGBP-B are competent xyloglucan-binding proteins (affinity constant [Ka] values of 3.74 × 105 M−1 and 4.98 × 104 M−1, respectively [23]). RESULTS +245 272 xyloglucan-binding proteins protein_type In our initial study focused on the functional characterization of the glycoside hydrolases of the XyGUL, we reported preliminary affinity PAGE and isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) data indicating that both SGBP-A and SGBP-B are competent xyloglucan-binding proteins (affinity constant [Ka] values of 3.74 × 105 M−1 and 4.98 × 104 M−1, respectively [23]). RESULTS +274 291 affinity constant evidence In our initial study focused on the functional characterization of the glycoside hydrolases of the XyGUL, we reported preliminary affinity PAGE and isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) data indicating that both SGBP-A and SGBP-B are competent xyloglucan-binding proteins (affinity constant [Ka] values of 3.74 × 105 M−1 and 4.98 × 104 M−1, respectively [23]). RESULTS +293 295 Ka evidence In our initial study focused on the functional characterization of the glycoside hydrolases of the XyGUL, we reported preliminary affinity PAGE and isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) data indicating that both SGBP-A and SGBP-B are competent xyloglucan-binding proteins (affinity constant [Ka] values of 3.74 × 105 M−1 and 4.98 × 104 M−1, respectively [23]). RESULTS +11 24 affinity PAGE experimental_method Additional affinity PAGE analysis (Fig. 3) demonstrates that SGBP-A also has moderate affinity for the artificial soluble cellulose derivative hydroxyethyl cellulose [HEC; a β(1 → 4)-glucan] and limited affinity for mixed-linkage β(1→3)/β(1→4)-glucan (MLG) and glucomannan (GM; mixed glucosyl and mannosyl backbone), which together indicate general binding to polysaccharide backbone residues and major contributions from side-chain recognition. RESULTS +61 67 SGBP-A protein Additional affinity PAGE analysis (Fig. 3) demonstrates that SGBP-A also has moderate affinity for the artificial soluble cellulose derivative hydroxyethyl cellulose [HEC; a β(1 → 4)-glucan] and limited affinity for mixed-linkage β(1→3)/β(1→4)-glucan (MLG) and glucomannan (GM; mixed glucosyl and mannosyl backbone), which together indicate general binding to polysaccharide backbone residues and major contributions from side-chain recognition. RESULTS +143 165 hydroxyethyl cellulose chemical Additional affinity PAGE analysis (Fig. 3) demonstrates that SGBP-A also has moderate affinity for the artificial soluble cellulose derivative hydroxyethyl cellulose [HEC; a β(1 → 4)-glucan] and limited affinity for mixed-linkage β(1→3)/β(1→4)-glucan (MLG) and glucomannan (GM; mixed glucosyl and mannosyl backbone), which together indicate general binding to polysaccharide backbone residues and major contributions from side-chain recognition. RESULTS +167 170 HEC chemical Additional affinity PAGE analysis (Fig. 3) demonstrates that SGBP-A also has moderate affinity for the artificial soluble cellulose derivative hydroxyethyl cellulose [HEC; a β(1 → 4)-glucan] and limited affinity for mixed-linkage β(1→3)/β(1→4)-glucan (MLG) and glucomannan (GM; mixed glucosyl and mannosyl backbone), which together indicate general binding to polysaccharide backbone residues and major contributions from side-chain recognition. RESULTS +174 189 β(1 → 4)-glucan chemical Additional affinity PAGE analysis (Fig. 3) demonstrates that SGBP-A also has moderate affinity for the artificial soluble cellulose derivative hydroxyethyl cellulose [HEC; a β(1 → 4)-glucan] and limited affinity for mixed-linkage β(1→3)/β(1→4)-glucan (MLG) and glucomannan (GM; mixed glucosyl and mannosyl backbone), which together indicate general binding to polysaccharide backbone residues and major contributions from side-chain recognition. RESULTS +216 250 mixed-linkage β(1→3)/β(1→4)-glucan chemical Additional affinity PAGE analysis (Fig. 3) demonstrates that SGBP-A also has moderate affinity for the artificial soluble cellulose derivative hydroxyethyl cellulose [HEC; a β(1 → 4)-glucan] and limited affinity for mixed-linkage β(1→3)/β(1→4)-glucan (MLG) and glucomannan (GM; mixed glucosyl and mannosyl backbone), which together indicate general binding to polysaccharide backbone residues and major contributions from side-chain recognition. RESULTS +252 255 MLG chemical Additional affinity PAGE analysis (Fig. 3) demonstrates that SGBP-A also has moderate affinity for the artificial soluble cellulose derivative hydroxyethyl cellulose [HEC; a β(1 → 4)-glucan] and limited affinity for mixed-linkage β(1→3)/β(1→4)-glucan (MLG) and glucomannan (GM; mixed glucosyl and mannosyl backbone), which together indicate general binding to polysaccharide backbone residues and major contributions from side-chain recognition. RESULTS +261 272 glucomannan chemical Additional affinity PAGE analysis (Fig. 3) demonstrates that SGBP-A also has moderate affinity for the artificial soluble cellulose derivative hydroxyethyl cellulose [HEC; a β(1 → 4)-glucan] and limited affinity for mixed-linkage β(1→3)/β(1→4)-glucan (MLG) and glucomannan (GM; mixed glucosyl and mannosyl backbone), which together indicate general binding to polysaccharide backbone residues and major contributions from side-chain recognition. RESULTS +274 276 GM chemical Additional affinity PAGE analysis (Fig. 3) demonstrates that SGBP-A also has moderate affinity for the artificial soluble cellulose derivative hydroxyethyl cellulose [HEC; a β(1 → 4)-glucan] and limited affinity for mixed-linkage β(1→3)/β(1→4)-glucan (MLG) and glucomannan (GM; mixed glucosyl and mannosyl backbone), which together indicate general binding to polysaccharide backbone residues and major contributions from side-chain recognition. RESULTS +284 292 glucosyl chemical Additional affinity PAGE analysis (Fig. 3) demonstrates that SGBP-A also has moderate affinity for the artificial soluble cellulose derivative hydroxyethyl cellulose [HEC; a β(1 → 4)-glucan] and limited affinity for mixed-linkage β(1→3)/β(1→4)-glucan (MLG) and glucomannan (GM; mixed glucosyl and mannosyl backbone), which together indicate general binding to polysaccharide backbone residues and major contributions from side-chain recognition. RESULTS +297 305 mannosyl chemical Additional affinity PAGE analysis (Fig. 3) demonstrates that SGBP-A also has moderate affinity for the artificial soluble cellulose derivative hydroxyethyl cellulose [HEC; a β(1 → 4)-glucan] and limited affinity for mixed-linkage β(1→3)/β(1→4)-glucan (MLG) and glucomannan (GM; mixed glucosyl and mannosyl backbone), which together indicate general binding to polysaccharide backbone residues and major contributions from side-chain recognition. RESULTS +360 374 polysaccharide chemical Additional affinity PAGE analysis (Fig. 3) demonstrates that SGBP-A also has moderate affinity for the artificial soluble cellulose derivative hydroxyethyl cellulose [HEC; a β(1 → 4)-glucan] and limited affinity for mixed-linkage β(1→3)/β(1→4)-glucan (MLG) and glucomannan (GM; mixed glucosyl and mannosyl backbone), which together indicate general binding to polysaccharide backbone residues and major contributions from side-chain recognition. RESULTS +13 19 SGBP-B protein In contrast, SGBP-B bound to HEC more weakly than SGBP-A and did not bind to MLG or GM. RESULTS +29 32 HEC chemical In contrast, SGBP-B bound to HEC more weakly than SGBP-A and did not bind to MLG or GM. RESULTS +50 56 SGBP-A protein In contrast, SGBP-B bound to HEC more weakly than SGBP-A and did not bind to MLG or GM. RESULTS +77 80 MLG chemical In contrast, SGBP-B bound to HEC more weakly than SGBP-A and did not bind to MLG or GM. RESULTS +84 86 GM chemical In contrast, SGBP-B bound to HEC more weakly than SGBP-A and did not bind to MLG or GM. RESULTS +8 12 SGBP protein_type Neither SGBP recognized galactomannan (GGM), starch, carboxymethylcellulose, or mucin (see Fig. S1 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +24 37 galactomannan chemical Neither SGBP recognized galactomannan (GGM), starch, carboxymethylcellulose, or mucin (see Fig. S1 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +39 42 GGM chemical Neither SGBP recognized galactomannan (GGM), starch, carboxymethylcellulose, or mucin (see Fig. S1 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +45 51 starch chemical Neither SGBP recognized galactomannan (GGM), starch, carboxymethylcellulose, or mucin (see Fig. S1 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +53 75 carboxymethylcellulose chemical Neither SGBP recognized galactomannan (GGM), starch, carboxymethylcellulose, or mucin (see Fig. S1 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +80 85 mucin chemical Neither SGBP recognized galactomannan (GGM), starch, carboxymethylcellulose, or mucin (see Fig. S1 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +60 66 SGBP-A protein Together, these results highlight the high specificities of SGBP-A and SGBP-B for XyG, which is concordant with their association with XyG-specific GHs in the XyGUL, as well as transcriptomic analysis indicating that B. ovatus has discrete PUL for MLG, GM, and GGM (11). RESULTS +71 77 SGBP-B protein Together, these results highlight the high specificities of SGBP-A and SGBP-B for XyG, which is concordant with their association with XyG-specific GHs in the XyGUL, as well as transcriptomic analysis indicating that B. ovatus has discrete PUL for MLG, GM, and GGM (11). RESULTS +82 85 XyG chemical Together, these results highlight the high specificities of SGBP-A and SGBP-B for XyG, which is concordant with their association with XyG-specific GHs in the XyGUL, as well as transcriptomic analysis indicating that B. ovatus has discrete PUL for MLG, GM, and GGM (11). RESULTS +135 151 XyG-specific GHs protein_type Together, these results highlight the high specificities of SGBP-A and SGBP-B for XyG, which is concordant with their association with XyG-specific GHs in the XyGUL, as well as transcriptomic analysis indicating that B. ovatus has discrete PUL for MLG, GM, and GGM (11). RESULTS +159 164 XyGUL gene Together, these results highlight the high specificities of SGBP-A and SGBP-B for XyG, which is concordant with their association with XyG-specific GHs in the XyGUL, as well as transcriptomic analysis indicating that B. ovatus has discrete PUL for MLG, GM, and GGM (11). RESULTS +217 226 B. ovatus species Together, these results highlight the high specificities of SGBP-A and SGBP-B for XyG, which is concordant with their association with XyG-specific GHs in the XyGUL, as well as transcriptomic analysis indicating that B. ovatus has discrete PUL for MLG, GM, and GGM (11). RESULTS +240 243 PUL gene Together, these results highlight the high specificities of SGBP-A and SGBP-B for XyG, which is concordant with their association with XyG-specific GHs in the XyGUL, as well as transcriptomic analysis indicating that B. ovatus has discrete PUL for MLG, GM, and GGM (11). RESULTS +248 251 MLG chemical Together, these results highlight the high specificities of SGBP-A and SGBP-B for XyG, which is concordant with their association with XyG-specific GHs in the XyGUL, as well as transcriptomic analysis indicating that B. ovatus has discrete PUL for MLG, GM, and GGM (11). RESULTS +253 255 GM chemical Together, these results highlight the high specificities of SGBP-A and SGBP-B for XyG, which is concordant with their association with XyG-specific GHs in the XyGUL, as well as transcriptomic analysis indicating that B. ovatus has discrete PUL for MLG, GM, and GGM (11). RESULTS +261 264 GGM chemical Together, these results highlight the high specificities of SGBP-A and SGBP-B for XyG, which is concordant with their association with XyG-specific GHs in the XyGUL, as well as transcriptomic analysis indicating that B. ovatus has discrete PUL for MLG, GM, and GGM (11). RESULTS +24 52 carbohydrate-binding modules site Notably, the absence of carbohydrate-binding modules in the GHs encoded by the XyGUL implies that noncatalytic recognition of xyloglucan is mediated entirely by SGBP-A and -B. RESULTS +60 63 GHs protein_type Notably, the absence of carbohydrate-binding modules in the GHs encoded by the XyGUL implies that noncatalytic recognition of xyloglucan is mediated entirely by SGBP-A and -B. RESULTS +79 84 XyGUL gene Notably, the absence of carbohydrate-binding modules in the GHs encoded by the XyGUL implies that noncatalytic recognition of xyloglucan is mediated entirely by SGBP-A and -B. RESULTS +126 136 xyloglucan chemical Notably, the absence of carbohydrate-binding modules in the GHs encoded by the XyGUL implies that noncatalytic recognition of xyloglucan is mediated entirely by SGBP-A and -B. RESULTS +161 167 SGBP-A protein Notably, the absence of carbohydrate-binding modules in the GHs encoded by the XyGUL implies that noncatalytic recognition of xyloglucan is mediated entirely by SGBP-A and -B. RESULTS +172 174 -B protein Notably, the absence of carbohydrate-binding modules in the GHs encoded by the XyGUL implies that noncatalytic recognition of xyloglucan is mediated entirely by SGBP-A and -B. RESULTS +0 6 SGBP-A protein SGBP-A and SGBP-B preferentially bind xyloglucan. FIG +11 17 SGBP-B protein SGBP-A and SGBP-B preferentially bind xyloglucan. FIG +38 48 xyloglucan chemical SGBP-A and SGBP-B preferentially bind xyloglucan. FIG +0 24 Affinity electrophoresis experimental_method Affinity electrophoresis (10% acrylamide) of SGBP-A and SGBP-B with BSA as a control protein. FIG +45 51 SGBP-A protein Affinity electrophoresis (10% acrylamide) of SGBP-A and SGBP-B with BSA as a control protein. FIG +56 62 SGBP-B protein Affinity electrophoresis (10% acrylamide) of SGBP-A and SGBP-B with BSA as a control protein. FIG +68 71 BSA protein Affinity electrophoresis (10% acrylamide) of SGBP-A and SGBP-B with BSA as a control protein. FIG +52 55 BSA protein All samples were loaded on the same gel next to the BSA controls; thin black lines indicate where intervening lanes were removed from the final image for both space and clarity. FIG +18 32 polysaccharide chemical The percentage of polysaccharide incorporated into each native gel is displayed. FIG +13 31 endo-xyloglucanase protein_type The vanguard endo-xyloglucanase of the XyGUL, BoGH5, preferentially cleaves the polysaccharide at unbranched glucosyl residues to generate xylogluco-oligosaccharides (XyGOs) comprising a Glc4 backbone with variable side-chain galactosylation (XyGO1) (Fig. 1A; n = 1) as the limit of digestion products in vitro; controlled digestion and fractionation by size exclusion chromatography allow the production of higher-order oligosaccharides (e.g., XyGO2) (Fig. 1A; n = 2). RESULTS +39 44 XyGUL gene The vanguard endo-xyloglucanase of the XyGUL, BoGH5, preferentially cleaves the polysaccharide at unbranched glucosyl residues to generate xylogluco-oligosaccharides (XyGOs) comprising a Glc4 backbone with variable side-chain galactosylation (XyGO1) (Fig. 1A; n = 1) as the limit of digestion products in vitro; controlled digestion and fractionation by size exclusion chromatography allow the production of higher-order oligosaccharides (e.g., XyGO2) (Fig. 1A; n = 2). RESULTS +46 51 BoGH5 protein The vanguard endo-xyloglucanase of the XyGUL, BoGH5, preferentially cleaves the polysaccharide at unbranched glucosyl residues to generate xylogluco-oligosaccharides (XyGOs) comprising a Glc4 backbone with variable side-chain galactosylation (XyGO1) (Fig. 1A; n = 1) as the limit of digestion products in vitro; controlled digestion and fractionation by size exclusion chromatography allow the production of higher-order oligosaccharides (e.g., XyGO2) (Fig. 1A; n = 2). RESULTS +80 94 polysaccharide chemical The vanguard endo-xyloglucanase of the XyGUL, BoGH5, preferentially cleaves the polysaccharide at unbranched glucosyl residues to generate xylogluco-oligosaccharides (XyGOs) comprising a Glc4 backbone with variable side-chain galactosylation (XyGO1) (Fig. 1A; n = 1) as the limit of digestion products in vitro; controlled digestion and fractionation by size exclusion chromatography allow the production of higher-order oligosaccharides (e.g., XyGO2) (Fig. 1A; n = 2). RESULTS +109 117 glucosyl chemical The vanguard endo-xyloglucanase of the XyGUL, BoGH5, preferentially cleaves the polysaccharide at unbranched glucosyl residues to generate xylogluco-oligosaccharides (XyGOs) comprising a Glc4 backbone with variable side-chain galactosylation (XyGO1) (Fig. 1A; n = 1) as the limit of digestion products in vitro; controlled digestion and fractionation by size exclusion chromatography allow the production of higher-order oligosaccharides (e.g., XyGO2) (Fig. 1A; n = 2). RESULTS +139 165 xylogluco-oligosaccharides chemical The vanguard endo-xyloglucanase of the XyGUL, BoGH5, preferentially cleaves the polysaccharide at unbranched glucosyl residues to generate xylogluco-oligosaccharides (XyGOs) comprising a Glc4 backbone with variable side-chain galactosylation (XyGO1) (Fig. 1A; n = 1) as the limit of digestion products in vitro; controlled digestion and fractionation by size exclusion chromatography allow the production of higher-order oligosaccharides (e.g., XyGO2) (Fig. 1A; n = 2). RESULTS +167 172 XyGOs chemical The vanguard endo-xyloglucanase of the XyGUL, BoGH5, preferentially cleaves the polysaccharide at unbranched glucosyl residues to generate xylogluco-oligosaccharides (XyGOs) comprising a Glc4 backbone with variable side-chain galactosylation (XyGO1) (Fig. 1A; n = 1) as the limit of digestion products in vitro; controlled digestion and fractionation by size exclusion chromatography allow the production of higher-order oligosaccharides (e.g., XyGO2) (Fig. 1A; n = 2). RESULTS +187 200 Glc4 backbone structure_element The vanguard endo-xyloglucanase of the XyGUL, BoGH5, preferentially cleaves the polysaccharide at unbranched glucosyl residues to generate xylogluco-oligosaccharides (XyGOs) comprising a Glc4 backbone with variable side-chain galactosylation (XyGO1) (Fig. 1A; n = 1) as the limit of digestion products in vitro; controlled digestion and fractionation by size exclusion chromatography allow the production of higher-order oligosaccharides (e.g., XyGO2) (Fig. 1A; n = 2). RESULTS +206 241 variable side-chain galactosylation structure_element The vanguard endo-xyloglucanase of the XyGUL, BoGH5, preferentially cleaves the polysaccharide at unbranched glucosyl residues to generate xylogluco-oligosaccharides (XyGOs) comprising a Glc4 backbone with variable side-chain galactosylation (XyGO1) (Fig. 1A; n = 1) as the limit of digestion products in vitro; controlled digestion and fractionation by size exclusion chromatography allow the production of higher-order oligosaccharides (e.g., XyGO2) (Fig. 1A; n = 2). RESULTS +243 248 XyGO1 chemical The vanguard endo-xyloglucanase of the XyGUL, BoGH5, preferentially cleaves the polysaccharide at unbranched glucosyl residues to generate xylogluco-oligosaccharides (XyGOs) comprising a Glc4 backbone with variable side-chain galactosylation (XyGO1) (Fig. 1A; n = 1) as the limit of digestion products in vitro; controlled digestion and fractionation by size exclusion chromatography allow the production of higher-order oligosaccharides (e.g., XyGO2) (Fig. 1A; n = 2). RESULTS +312 350 controlled digestion and fractionation experimental_method The vanguard endo-xyloglucanase of the XyGUL, BoGH5, preferentially cleaves the polysaccharide at unbranched glucosyl residues to generate xylogluco-oligosaccharides (XyGOs) comprising a Glc4 backbone with variable side-chain galactosylation (XyGO1) (Fig. 1A; n = 1) as the limit of digestion products in vitro; controlled digestion and fractionation by size exclusion chromatography allow the production of higher-order oligosaccharides (e.g., XyGO2) (Fig. 1A; n = 2). RESULTS +354 383 size exclusion chromatography experimental_method The vanguard endo-xyloglucanase of the XyGUL, BoGH5, preferentially cleaves the polysaccharide at unbranched glucosyl residues to generate xylogluco-oligosaccharides (XyGOs) comprising a Glc4 backbone with variable side-chain galactosylation (XyGO1) (Fig. 1A; n = 1) as the limit of digestion products in vitro; controlled digestion and fractionation by size exclusion chromatography allow the production of higher-order oligosaccharides (e.g., XyGO2) (Fig. 1A; n = 2). RESULTS +421 437 oligosaccharides chemical The vanguard endo-xyloglucanase of the XyGUL, BoGH5, preferentially cleaves the polysaccharide at unbranched glucosyl residues to generate xylogluco-oligosaccharides (XyGOs) comprising a Glc4 backbone with variable side-chain galactosylation (XyGO1) (Fig. 1A; n = 1) as the limit of digestion products in vitro; controlled digestion and fractionation by size exclusion chromatography allow the production of higher-order oligosaccharides (e.g., XyGO2) (Fig. 1A; n = 2). RESULTS +445 450 XyGO2 chemical The vanguard endo-xyloglucanase of the XyGUL, BoGH5, preferentially cleaves the polysaccharide at unbranched glucosyl residues to generate xylogluco-oligosaccharides (XyGOs) comprising a Glc4 backbone with variable side-chain galactosylation (XyGO1) (Fig. 1A; n = 1) as the limit of digestion products in vitro; controlled digestion and fractionation by size exclusion chromatography allow the production of higher-order oligosaccharides (e.g., XyGO2) (Fig. 1A; n = 2). RESULTS +0 3 ITC experimental_method ITC demonstrates that SGBP-A binds to XyG polysaccharide and XyGO2 (based on a Glc8 backbone) with essentially equal affinities, while no binding of XyGO1 (Glc4 backbone) was detectable (Table 1; see Fig. S2 and S3 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +22 28 SGBP-A protein ITC demonstrates that SGBP-A binds to XyG polysaccharide and XyGO2 (based on a Glc8 backbone) with essentially equal affinities, while no binding of XyGO1 (Glc4 backbone) was detectable (Table 1; see Fig. S2 and S3 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +38 41 XyG chemical ITC demonstrates that SGBP-A binds to XyG polysaccharide and XyGO2 (based on a Glc8 backbone) with essentially equal affinities, while no binding of XyGO1 (Glc4 backbone) was detectable (Table 1; see Fig. S2 and S3 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +42 56 polysaccharide chemical ITC demonstrates that SGBP-A binds to XyG polysaccharide and XyGO2 (based on a Glc8 backbone) with essentially equal affinities, while no binding of XyGO1 (Glc4 backbone) was detectable (Table 1; see Fig. S2 and S3 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +61 66 XyGO2 chemical ITC demonstrates that SGBP-A binds to XyG polysaccharide and XyGO2 (based on a Glc8 backbone) with essentially equal affinities, while no binding of XyGO1 (Glc4 backbone) was detectable (Table 1; see Fig. S2 and S3 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +79 92 Glc8 backbone structure_element ITC demonstrates that SGBP-A binds to XyG polysaccharide and XyGO2 (based on a Glc8 backbone) with essentially equal affinities, while no binding of XyGO1 (Glc4 backbone) was detectable (Table 1; see Fig. S2 and S3 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +117 127 affinities evidence ITC demonstrates that SGBP-A binds to XyG polysaccharide and XyGO2 (based on a Glc8 backbone) with essentially equal affinities, while no binding of XyGO1 (Glc4 backbone) was detectable (Table 1; see Fig. S2 and S3 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +149 154 XyGO1 chemical ITC demonstrates that SGBP-A binds to XyG polysaccharide and XyGO2 (based on a Glc8 backbone) with essentially equal affinities, while no binding of XyGO1 (Glc4 backbone) was detectable (Table 1; see Fig. S2 and S3 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +156 169 Glc4 backbone structure_element ITC demonstrates that SGBP-A binds to XyG polysaccharide and XyGO2 (based on a Glc8 backbone) with essentially equal affinities, while no binding of XyGO1 (Glc4 backbone) was detectable (Table 1; see Fig. S2 and S3 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +11 17 SGBP-B protein Similarly, SGBP-B also bound to XyG and XyGO2 with approximately equal affinities, although in both cases, Ka values were nearly 10-fold lower than those for SGBP-A. Also in contrast to SGBP-A, SGBP-B also bound to XyGO1, yet the affinity for this minimal repeating unit was poor, with a Ka value of ca. 1 order of magnitude lower than for XyG and XyGO2. RESULTS +23 31 bound to protein_state Similarly, SGBP-B also bound to XyG and XyGO2 with approximately equal affinities, although in both cases, Ka values were nearly 10-fold lower than those for SGBP-A. Also in contrast to SGBP-A, SGBP-B also bound to XyGO1, yet the affinity for this minimal repeating unit was poor, with a Ka value of ca. 1 order of magnitude lower than for XyG and XyGO2. RESULTS +32 35 XyG chemical Similarly, SGBP-B also bound to XyG and XyGO2 with approximately equal affinities, although in both cases, Ka values were nearly 10-fold lower than those for SGBP-A. Also in contrast to SGBP-A, SGBP-B also bound to XyGO1, yet the affinity for this minimal repeating unit was poor, with a Ka value of ca. 1 order of magnitude lower than for XyG and XyGO2. RESULTS +40 45 XyGO2 chemical Similarly, SGBP-B also bound to XyG and XyGO2 with approximately equal affinities, although in both cases, Ka values were nearly 10-fold lower than those for SGBP-A. Also in contrast to SGBP-A, SGBP-B also bound to XyGO1, yet the affinity for this minimal repeating unit was poor, with a Ka value of ca. 1 order of magnitude lower than for XyG and XyGO2. RESULTS +71 81 affinities evidence Similarly, SGBP-B also bound to XyG and XyGO2 with approximately equal affinities, although in both cases, Ka values were nearly 10-fold lower than those for SGBP-A. Also in contrast to SGBP-A, SGBP-B also bound to XyGO1, yet the affinity for this minimal repeating unit was poor, with a Ka value of ca. 1 order of magnitude lower than for XyG and XyGO2. RESULTS +107 109 Ka evidence Similarly, SGBP-B also bound to XyG and XyGO2 with approximately equal affinities, although in both cases, Ka values were nearly 10-fold lower than those for SGBP-A. Also in contrast to SGBP-A, SGBP-B also bound to XyGO1, yet the affinity for this minimal repeating unit was poor, with a Ka value of ca. 1 order of magnitude lower than for XyG and XyGO2. RESULTS +158 164 SGBP-A protein Similarly, SGBP-B also bound to XyG and XyGO2 with approximately equal affinities, although in both cases, Ka values were nearly 10-fold lower than those for SGBP-A. Also in contrast to SGBP-A, SGBP-B also bound to XyGO1, yet the affinity for this minimal repeating unit was poor, with a Ka value of ca. 1 order of magnitude lower than for XyG and XyGO2. RESULTS +186 192 SGBP-A protein Similarly, SGBP-B also bound to XyG and XyGO2 with approximately equal affinities, although in both cases, Ka values were nearly 10-fold lower than those for SGBP-A. Also in contrast to SGBP-A, SGBP-B also bound to XyGO1, yet the affinity for this minimal repeating unit was poor, with a Ka value of ca. 1 order of magnitude lower than for XyG and XyGO2. RESULTS +194 200 SGBP-B protein Similarly, SGBP-B also bound to XyG and XyGO2 with approximately equal affinities, although in both cases, Ka values were nearly 10-fold lower than those for SGBP-A. Also in contrast to SGBP-A, SGBP-B also bound to XyGO1, yet the affinity for this minimal repeating unit was poor, with a Ka value of ca. 1 order of magnitude lower than for XyG and XyGO2. RESULTS +206 214 bound to protein_state Similarly, SGBP-B also bound to XyG and XyGO2 with approximately equal affinities, although in both cases, Ka values were nearly 10-fold lower than those for SGBP-A. Also in contrast to SGBP-A, SGBP-B also bound to XyGO1, yet the affinity for this minimal repeating unit was poor, with a Ka value of ca. 1 order of magnitude lower than for XyG and XyGO2. RESULTS +215 220 XyGO1 chemical Similarly, SGBP-B also bound to XyG and XyGO2 with approximately equal affinities, although in both cases, Ka values were nearly 10-fold lower than those for SGBP-A. Also in contrast to SGBP-A, SGBP-B also bound to XyGO1, yet the affinity for this minimal repeating unit was poor, with a Ka value of ca. 1 order of magnitude lower than for XyG and XyGO2. RESULTS +230 238 affinity evidence Similarly, SGBP-B also bound to XyG and XyGO2 with approximately equal affinities, although in both cases, Ka values were nearly 10-fold lower than those for SGBP-A. Also in contrast to SGBP-A, SGBP-B also bound to XyGO1, yet the affinity for this minimal repeating unit was poor, with a Ka value of ca. 1 order of magnitude lower than for XyG and XyGO2. RESULTS +248 270 minimal repeating unit structure_element Similarly, SGBP-B also bound to XyG and XyGO2 with approximately equal affinities, although in both cases, Ka values were nearly 10-fold lower than those for SGBP-A. Also in contrast to SGBP-A, SGBP-B also bound to XyGO1, yet the affinity for this minimal repeating unit was poor, with a Ka value of ca. 1 order of magnitude lower than for XyG and XyGO2. RESULTS +288 290 Ka evidence Similarly, SGBP-B also bound to XyG and XyGO2 with approximately equal affinities, although in both cases, Ka values were nearly 10-fold lower than those for SGBP-A. Also in contrast to SGBP-A, SGBP-B also bound to XyGO1, yet the affinity for this minimal repeating unit was poor, with a Ka value of ca. 1 order of magnitude lower than for XyG and XyGO2. RESULTS +340 343 XyG chemical Similarly, SGBP-B also bound to XyG and XyGO2 with approximately equal affinities, although in both cases, Ka values were nearly 10-fold lower than those for SGBP-A. Also in contrast to SGBP-A, SGBP-B also bound to XyGO1, yet the affinity for this minimal repeating unit was poor, with a Ka value of ca. 1 order of magnitude lower than for XyG and XyGO2. RESULTS +348 353 XyGO2 chemical Similarly, SGBP-B also bound to XyG and XyGO2 with approximately equal affinities, although in both cases, Ka values were nearly 10-fold lower than those for SGBP-A. Also in contrast to SGBP-A, SGBP-B also bound to XyGO1, yet the affinity for this minimal repeating unit was poor, with a Ka value of ca. 1 order of magnitude lower than for XyG and XyGO2. RESULTS +42 56 polysaccharide chemical Together, these data clearly suggest that polysaccharide binding of both SGBPs is fulfilled by a dimer of the minimal repeat, corresponding to XyGO2 (cf. RESULTS +73 78 SGBPs protein_type Together, these data clearly suggest that polysaccharide binding of both SGBPs is fulfilled by a dimer of the minimal repeat, corresponding to XyGO2 (cf. RESULTS +97 102 dimer oligomeric_state Together, these data clearly suggest that polysaccharide binding of both SGBPs is fulfilled by a dimer of the minimal repeat, corresponding to XyGO2 (cf. RESULTS +110 124 minimal repeat structure_element Together, these data clearly suggest that polysaccharide binding of both SGBPs is fulfilled by a dimer of the minimal repeat, corresponding to XyGO2 (cf. RESULTS +143 148 XyGO2 chemical Together, these data clearly suggest that polysaccharide binding of both SGBPs is fulfilled by a dimer of the minimal repeat, corresponding to XyGO2 (cf. RESULTS +19 32 affinity PAGE experimental_method The observation by affinity PAGE that these proteins specifically recognize XyG is further substantiated by their lack of binding for the undecorated oligosaccharide cellotetraose (Table 1; see Fig. S3). RESULTS +76 79 XyG chemical The observation by affinity PAGE that these proteins specifically recognize XyG is further substantiated by their lack of binding for the undecorated oligosaccharide cellotetraose (Table 1; see Fig. S3). RESULTS +150 165 oligosaccharide chemical The observation by affinity PAGE that these proteins specifically recognize XyG is further substantiated by their lack of binding for the undecorated oligosaccharide cellotetraose (Table 1; see Fig. S3). RESULTS +166 179 cellotetraose chemical The observation by affinity PAGE that these proteins specifically recognize XyG is further substantiated by their lack of binding for the undecorated oligosaccharide cellotetraose (Table 1; see Fig. S3). RESULTS +13 19 SGBP-A protein Furthermore, SGBP-A binds cellohexaose with ~770-fold weaker affinity than XyG, while SGBP-B displays no detectable binding to this linear hexasaccharide. RESULTS +26 38 cellohexaose chemical Furthermore, SGBP-A binds cellohexaose with ~770-fold weaker affinity than XyG, while SGBP-B displays no detectable binding to this linear hexasaccharide. RESULTS +61 69 affinity evidence Furthermore, SGBP-A binds cellohexaose with ~770-fold weaker affinity than XyG, while SGBP-B displays no detectable binding to this linear hexasaccharide. RESULTS +75 78 XyG chemical Furthermore, SGBP-A binds cellohexaose with ~770-fold weaker affinity than XyG, while SGBP-B displays no detectable binding to this linear hexasaccharide. RESULTS +86 92 SGBP-B protein Furthermore, SGBP-A binds cellohexaose with ~770-fold weaker affinity than XyG, while SGBP-B displays no detectable binding to this linear hexasaccharide. RESULTS +139 153 hexasaccharide chemical Furthermore, SGBP-A binds cellohexaose with ~770-fold weaker affinity than XyG, while SGBP-B displays no detectable binding to this linear hexasaccharide. RESULTS +48 53 XyGUL gene To provide molecular-level insight into how the XyGUL SGBPs equip B. ovatus to specifically harvest XyG from the gut environment, we performed X-ray crystallography analysis of both SGBP-A and SGPB-B in oligosaccharide-complex forms. RESULTS +54 59 SGBPs protein_type To provide molecular-level insight into how the XyGUL SGBPs equip B. ovatus to specifically harvest XyG from the gut environment, we performed X-ray crystallography analysis of both SGBP-A and SGPB-B in oligosaccharide-complex forms. RESULTS +66 75 B. ovatus species To provide molecular-level insight into how the XyGUL SGBPs equip B. ovatus to specifically harvest XyG from the gut environment, we performed X-ray crystallography analysis of both SGBP-A and SGPB-B in oligosaccharide-complex forms. RESULTS +100 103 XyG chemical To provide molecular-level insight into how the XyGUL SGBPs equip B. ovatus to specifically harvest XyG from the gut environment, we performed X-ray crystallography analysis of both SGBP-A and SGPB-B in oligosaccharide-complex forms. RESULTS +143 164 X-ray crystallography experimental_method To provide molecular-level insight into how the XyGUL SGBPs equip B. ovatus to specifically harvest XyG from the gut environment, we performed X-ray crystallography analysis of both SGBP-A and SGPB-B in oligosaccharide-complex forms. RESULTS +182 188 SGBP-A protein To provide molecular-level insight into how the XyGUL SGBPs equip B. ovatus to specifically harvest XyG from the gut environment, we performed X-ray crystallography analysis of both SGBP-A and SGPB-B in oligosaccharide-complex forms. RESULTS +193 199 SGPB-B protein To provide molecular-level insight into how the XyGUL SGBPs equip B. ovatus to specifically harvest XyG from the gut environment, we performed X-ray crystallography analysis of both SGBP-A and SGPB-B in oligosaccharide-complex forms. RESULTS +203 232 oligosaccharide-complex forms complex_assembly To provide molecular-level insight into how the XyGUL SGBPs equip B. ovatus to specifically harvest XyG from the gut environment, we performed X-ray crystallography analysis of both SGBP-A and SGPB-B in oligosaccharide-complex forms. RESULTS +40 49 wild-type protein_state Summary of thermodynamic parameters for wild-type SGBP-A and SGBP-B obtained by isothermal titration calorimetry at 25°Ca TABLE +50 56 SGBP-A protein Summary of thermodynamic parameters for wild-type SGBP-A and SGBP-B obtained by isothermal titration calorimetry at 25°Ca TABLE +61 67 SGBP-B protein Summary of thermodynamic parameters for wild-type SGBP-A and SGBP-B obtained by isothermal titration calorimetry at 25°Ca TABLE +80 112 isothermal titration calorimetry experimental_method Summary of thermodynamic parameters for wild-type SGBP-A and SGBP-B obtained by isothermal titration calorimetry at 25°Ca TABLE +0 6 SGBP-A protein SGBP-A is a SusD homolog with an extensive glycan-binding platform. RESULTS +12 16 SusD protein SGBP-A is a SusD homolog with an extensive glycan-binding platform. RESULTS +43 66 glycan-binding platform site SGBP-A is a SusD homolog with an extensive glycan-binding platform. RESULTS +68 77 structure evidence As anticipated by sequence similarity, the high-resolution tertiary structure of apo-SGBP-A (1.36 Å, Rwork = 14.7%, Rfree = 17.4%, residues 28 to 546) (Table 2) displays the canonical “SusD-like” protein fold dominated by four tetratrico-peptide repeat (TPR) motifs that cradle the rest of the structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +81 84 apo protein_state As anticipated by sequence similarity, the high-resolution tertiary structure of apo-SGBP-A (1.36 Å, Rwork = 14.7%, Rfree = 17.4%, residues 28 to 546) (Table 2) displays the canonical “SusD-like” protein fold dominated by four tetratrico-peptide repeat (TPR) motifs that cradle the rest of the structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +85 91 SGBP-A protein As anticipated by sequence similarity, the high-resolution tertiary structure of apo-SGBP-A (1.36 Å, Rwork = 14.7%, Rfree = 17.4%, residues 28 to 546) (Table 2) displays the canonical “SusD-like” protein fold dominated by four tetratrico-peptide repeat (TPR) motifs that cradle the rest of the structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +101 106 Rwork evidence As anticipated by sequence similarity, the high-resolution tertiary structure of apo-SGBP-A (1.36 Å, Rwork = 14.7%, Rfree = 17.4%, residues 28 to 546) (Table 2) displays the canonical “SusD-like” protein fold dominated by four tetratrico-peptide repeat (TPR) motifs that cradle the rest of the structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +116 121 Rfree evidence As anticipated by sequence similarity, the high-resolution tertiary structure of apo-SGBP-A (1.36 Å, Rwork = 14.7%, Rfree = 17.4%, residues 28 to 546) (Table 2) displays the canonical “SusD-like” protein fold dominated by four tetratrico-peptide repeat (TPR) motifs that cradle the rest of the structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +140 149 28 to 546 residue_range As anticipated by sequence similarity, the high-resolution tertiary structure of apo-SGBP-A (1.36 Å, Rwork = 14.7%, Rfree = 17.4%, residues 28 to 546) (Table 2) displays the canonical “SusD-like” protein fold dominated by four tetratrico-peptide repeat (TPR) motifs that cradle the rest of the structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +184 208 “SusD-like” protein fold structure_element As anticipated by sequence similarity, the high-resolution tertiary structure of apo-SGBP-A (1.36 Å, Rwork = 14.7%, Rfree = 17.4%, residues 28 to 546) (Table 2) displays the canonical “SusD-like” protein fold dominated by four tetratrico-peptide repeat (TPR) motifs that cradle the rest of the structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +227 252 tetratrico-peptide repeat structure_element As anticipated by sequence similarity, the high-resolution tertiary structure of apo-SGBP-A (1.36 Å, Rwork = 14.7%, Rfree = 17.4%, residues 28 to 546) (Table 2) displays the canonical “SusD-like” protein fold dominated by four tetratrico-peptide repeat (TPR) motifs that cradle the rest of the structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +254 257 TPR structure_element As anticipated by sequence similarity, the high-resolution tertiary structure of apo-SGBP-A (1.36 Å, Rwork = 14.7%, Rfree = 17.4%, residues 28 to 546) (Table 2) displays the canonical “SusD-like” protein fold dominated by four tetratrico-peptide repeat (TPR) motifs that cradle the rest of the structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +294 303 structure evidence As anticipated by sequence similarity, the high-resolution tertiary structure of apo-SGBP-A (1.36 Å, Rwork = 14.7%, Rfree = 17.4%, residues 28 to 546) (Table 2) displays the canonical “SusD-like” protein fold dominated by four tetratrico-peptide repeat (TPR) motifs that cradle the rest of the structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS +14 20 SGBP-A protein Specifically, SGBP-A overlays B. thetaiotaomicron SusD (BtSusD) with a root mean square deviation (RMSD) value of 2.2 Å for 363 Cα pairs, which is notable given the 26% amino acid identity (40% similarity) between these homologs (Fig. 4C). RESULTS +21 29 overlays experimental_method Specifically, SGBP-A overlays B. thetaiotaomicron SusD (BtSusD) with a root mean square deviation (RMSD) value of 2.2 Å for 363 Cα pairs, which is notable given the 26% amino acid identity (40% similarity) between these homologs (Fig. 4C). RESULTS +30 49 B. thetaiotaomicron species Specifically, SGBP-A overlays B. thetaiotaomicron SusD (BtSusD) with a root mean square deviation (RMSD) value of 2.2 Å for 363 Cα pairs, which is notable given the 26% amino acid identity (40% similarity) between these homologs (Fig. 4C). RESULTS +50 54 SusD protein Specifically, SGBP-A overlays B. thetaiotaomicron SusD (BtSusD) with a root mean square deviation (RMSD) value of 2.2 Å for 363 Cα pairs, which is notable given the 26% amino acid identity (40% similarity) between these homologs (Fig. 4C). RESULTS +56 62 BtSusD protein Specifically, SGBP-A overlays B. thetaiotaomicron SusD (BtSusD) with a root mean square deviation (RMSD) value of 2.2 Å for 363 Cα pairs, which is notable given the 26% amino acid identity (40% similarity) between these homologs (Fig. 4C). RESULTS +71 97 root mean square deviation evidence Specifically, SGBP-A overlays B. thetaiotaomicron SusD (BtSusD) with a root mean square deviation (RMSD) value of 2.2 Å for 363 Cα pairs, which is notable given the 26% amino acid identity (40% similarity) between these homologs (Fig. 4C). RESULTS +99 103 RMSD evidence Specifically, SGBP-A overlays B. thetaiotaomicron SusD (BtSusD) with a root mean square deviation (RMSD) value of 2.2 Å for 363 Cα pairs, which is notable given the 26% amino acid identity (40% similarity) between these homologs (Fig. 4C). RESULTS +0 17 Cocrystallization experimental_method Cocrystallization of SGBP-A with XyGO2 generated a substrate complex structure (2.3 Å, Rwork = 21.8%, Rfree = 24.8%, residues 36 to 546) (Fig. 4A and B; Table 2) that revealed the distinct binding-site architecture of the XyG binding protein. RESULTS +21 27 SGBP-A protein Cocrystallization of SGBP-A with XyGO2 generated a substrate complex structure (2.3 Å, Rwork = 21.8%, Rfree = 24.8%, residues 36 to 546) (Fig. 4A and B; Table 2) that revealed the distinct binding-site architecture of the XyG binding protein. RESULTS +33 38 XyGO2 chemical Cocrystallization of SGBP-A with XyGO2 generated a substrate complex structure (2.3 Å, Rwork = 21.8%, Rfree = 24.8%, residues 36 to 546) (Fig. 4A and B; Table 2) that revealed the distinct binding-site architecture of the XyG binding protein. RESULTS +51 68 substrate complex complex_assembly Cocrystallization of SGBP-A with XyGO2 generated a substrate complex structure (2.3 Å, Rwork = 21.8%, Rfree = 24.8%, residues 36 to 546) (Fig. 4A and B; Table 2) that revealed the distinct binding-site architecture of the XyG binding protein. RESULTS +69 78 structure evidence Cocrystallization of SGBP-A with XyGO2 generated a substrate complex structure (2.3 Å, Rwork = 21.8%, Rfree = 24.8%, residues 36 to 546) (Fig. 4A and B; Table 2) that revealed the distinct binding-site architecture of the XyG binding protein. RESULTS +87 92 Rwork evidence Cocrystallization of SGBP-A with XyGO2 generated a substrate complex structure (2.3 Å, Rwork = 21.8%, Rfree = 24.8%, residues 36 to 546) (Fig. 4A and B; Table 2) that revealed the distinct binding-site architecture of the XyG binding protein. RESULTS +102 107 Rfree evidence Cocrystallization of SGBP-A with XyGO2 generated a substrate complex structure (2.3 Å, Rwork = 21.8%, Rfree = 24.8%, residues 36 to 546) (Fig. 4A and B; Table 2) that revealed the distinct binding-site architecture of the XyG binding protein. RESULTS +126 135 36 to 546 residue_range Cocrystallization of SGBP-A with XyGO2 generated a substrate complex structure (2.3 Å, Rwork = 21.8%, Rfree = 24.8%, residues 36 to 546) (Fig. 4A and B; Table 2) that revealed the distinct binding-site architecture of the XyG binding protein. RESULTS +189 201 binding-site site Cocrystallization of SGBP-A with XyGO2 generated a substrate complex structure (2.3 Å, Rwork = 21.8%, Rfree = 24.8%, residues 36 to 546) (Fig. 4A and B; Table 2) that revealed the distinct binding-site architecture of the XyG binding protein. RESULTS +222 241 XyG binding protein protein_type Cocrystallization of SGBP-A with XyGO2 generated a substrate complex structure (2.3 Å, Rwork = 21.8%, Rfree = 24.8%, residues 36 to 546) (Fig. 4A and B; Table 2) that revealed the distinct binding-site architecture of the XyG binding protein. RESULTS +4 16 SGBP-A:XyGO2 complex_assembly The SGBP-A:XyGO2 complex superimposes closely with the apo structure (RMSD of 0.6 Å) and demonstrates that no major conformational change occurs upon substrate binding; small deviations in the orientation of several surface loops are likely the result of differential crystal packing. RESULTS +25 37 superimposes experimental_method The SGBP-A:XyGO2 complex superimposes closely with the apo structure (RMSD of 0.6 Å) and demonstrates that no major conformational change occurs upon substrate binding; small deviations in the orientation of several surface loops are likely the result of differential crystal packing. RESULTS +55 58 apo protein_state The SGBP-A:XyGO2 complex superimposes closely with the apo structure (RMSD of 0.6 Å) and demonstrates that no major conformational change occurs upon substrate binding; small deviations in the orientation of several surface loops are likely the result of differential crystal packing. RESULTS +59 68 structure evidence The SGBP-A:XyGO2 complex superimposes closely with the apo structure (RMSD of 0.6 Å) and demonstrates that no major conformational change occurs upon substrate binding; small deviations in the orientation of several surface loops are likely the result of differential crystal packing. RESULTS +70 74 RMSD evidence The SGBP-A:XyGO2 complex superimposes closely with the apo structure (RMSD of 0.6 Å) and demonstrates that no major conformational change occurs upon substrate binding; small deviations in the orientation of several surface loops are likely the result of differential crystal packing. RESULTS +61 80 ligand-binding site site It is particularly notable that although the location of the ligand-binding site is conserved between SGBP-A and SusD, that of SGBP-A displays an ~29-Å-long aromatic platform to accommodate the extended, linear XyG chain (see reference for a review of XyG secondary structure), versus the shorter, ~18-Å-long, site within SusD that complements the helical conformation of amylose (Fig. 4C and D). RESULTS +84 93 conserved protein_state It is particularly notable that although the location of the ligand-binding site is conserved between SGBP-A and SusD, that of SGBP-A displays an ~29-Å-long aromatic platform to accommodate the extended, linear XyG chain (see reference for a review of XyG secondary structure), versus the shorter, ~18-Å-long, site within SusD that complements the helical conformation of amylose (Fig. 4C and D). RESULTS +102 108 SGBP-A protein It is particularly notable that although the location of the ligand-binding site is conserved between SGBP-A and SusD, that of SGBP-A displays an ~29-Å-long aromatic platform to accommodate the extended, linear XyG chain (see reference for a review of XyG secondary structure), versus the shorter, ~18-Å-long, site within SusD that complements the helical conformation of amylose (Fig. 4C and D). RESULTS +113 117 SusD protein It is particularly notable that although the location of the ligand-binding site is conserved between SGBP-A and SusD, that of SGBP-A displays an ~29-Å-long aromatic platform to accommodate the extended, linear XyG chain (see reference for a review of XyG secondary structure), versus the shorter, ~18-Å-long, site within SusD that complements the helical conformation of amylose (Fig. 4C and D). RESULTS +127 133 SGBP-A protein It is particularly notable that although the location of the ligand-binding site is conserved between SGBP-A and SusD, that of SGBP-A displays an ~29-Å-long aromatic platform to accommodate the extended, linear XyG chain (see reference for a review of XyG secondary structure), versus the shorter, ~18-Å-long, site within SusD that complements the helical conformation of amylose (Fig. 4C and D). RESULTS +157 174 aromatic platform site It is particularly notable that although the location of the ligand-binding site is conserved between SGBP-A and SusD, that of SGBP-A displays an ~29-Å-long aromatic platform to accommodate the extended, linear XyG chain (see reference for a review of XyG secondary structure), versus the shorter, ~18-Å-long, site within SusD that complements the helical conformation of amylose (Fig. 4C and D). RESULTS +211 214 XyG chemical It is particularly notable that although the location of the ligand-binding site is conserved between SGBP-A and SusD, that of SGBP-A displays an ~29-Å-long aromatic platform to accommodate the extended, linear XyG chain (see reference for a review of XyG secondary structure), versus the shorter, ~18-Å-long, site within SusD that complements the helical conformation of amylose (Fig. 4C and D). RESULTS +252 255 XyG chemical It is particularly notable that although the location of the ligand-binding site is conserved between SGBP-A and SusD, that of SGBP-A displays an ~29-Å-long aromatic platform to accommodate the extended, linear XyG chain (see reference for a review of XyG secondary structure), versus the shorter, ~18-Å-long, site within SusD that complements the helical conformation of amylose (Fig. 4C and D). RESULTS +310 314 site site It is particularly notable that although the location of the ligand-binding site is conserved between SGBP-A and SusD, that of SGBP-A displays an ~29-Å-long aromatic platform to accommodate the extended, linear XyG chain (see reference for a review of XyG secondary structure), versus the shorter, ~18-Å-long, site within SusD that complements the helical conformation of amylose (Fig. 4C and D). RESULTS +322 326 SusD protein It is particularly notable that although the location of the ligand-binding site is conserved between SGBP-A and SusD, that of SGBP-A displays an ~29-Å-long aromatic platform to accommodate the extended, linear XyG chain (see reference for a review of XyG secondary structure), versus the shorter, ~18-Å-long, site within SusD that complements the helical conformation of amylose (Fig. 4C and D). RESULTS +372 379 amylose chemical It is particularly notable that although the location of the ligand-binding site is conserved between SGBP-A and SusD, that of SGBP-A displays an ~29-Å-long aromatic platform to accommodate the extended, linear XyG chain (see reference for a review of XyG secondary structure), versus the shorter, ~18-Å-long, site within SusD that complements the helical conformation of amylose (Fig. 4C and D). RESULTS +10 19 structure evidence Molecular structure of SGBP-A (Bacova_02651). (A) Overlay of SGBP-A from the apo (rainbow) and XyGO2 (gray) structures. FIG +23 29 SGBP-A protein Molecular structure of SGBP-A (Bacova_02651). (A) Overlay of SGBP-A from the apo (rainbow) and XyGO2 (gray) structures. FIG +31 43 Bacova_02651 gene Molecular structure of SGBP-A (Bacova_02651). (A) Overlay of SGBP-A from the apo (rainbow) and XyGO2 (gray) structures. FIG +50 57 Overlay experimental_method Molecular structure of SGBP-A (Bacova_02651). (A) Overlay of SGBP-A from the apo (rainbow) and XyGO2 (gray) structures. FIG +61 67 SGBP-A protein Molecular structure of SGBP-A (Bacova_02651). (A) Overlay of SGBP-A from the apo (rainbow) and XyGO2 (gray) structures. FIG +77 80 apo protein_state Molecular structure of SGBP-A (Bacova_02651). (A) Overlay of SGBP-A from the apo (rainbow) and XyGO2 (gray) structures. FIG +95 100 XyGO2 chemical Molecular structure of SGBP-A (Bacova_02651). (A) Overlay of SGBP-A from the apo (rainbow) and XyGO2 (gray) structures. FIG +108 118 structures evidence Molecular structure of SGBP-A (Bacova_02651). (A) Overlay of SGBP-A from the apo (rainbow) and XyGO2 (gray) structures. FIG +4 7 apo protein_state The apo structure is color ramped from blue to red. FIG +8 17 structure evidence The apo structure is color ramped from blue to red. FIG +3 11 omit map evidence An omit map (2σ) for XyGO2 (orange and red sticks) is displayed. FIG +21 26 XyGO2 chemical An omit map (2σ) for XyGO2 (orange and red sticks) is displayed. FIG +25 33 omit map evidence (B) Close-up view of the omit map as in panel A, rotated 90° clockwise. FIG +4 11 Overlay experimental_method (C) Overlay of the Cα backbones of SGBP-A (black) with XyGO2 (orange and red spheres) and BtSusD (blue) with maltoheptaose (pink and red spheres), highlighting the conservation of the glycan-binding site location. FIG +35 41 SGBP-A protein (C) Overlay of the Cα backbones of SGBP-A (black) with XyGO2 (orange and red spheres) and BtSusD (blue) with maltoheptaose (pink and red spheres), highlighting the conservation of the glycan-binding site location. FIG +55 60 XyGO2 chemical (C) Overlay of the Cα backbones of SGBP-A (black) with XyGO2 (orange and red spheres) and BtSusD (blue) with maltoheptaose (pink and red spheres), highlighting the conservation of the glycan-binding site location. FIG +90 96 BtSusD protein (C) Overlay of the Cα backbones of SGBP-A (black) with XyGO2 (orange and red spheres) and BtSusD (blue) with maltoheptaose (pink and red spheres), highlighting the conservation of the glycan-binding site location. FIG +109 122 maltoheptaose chemical (C) Overlay of the Cα backbones of SGBP-A (black) with XyGO2 (orange and red spheres) and BtSusD (blue) with maltoheptaose (pink and red spheres), highlighting the conservation of the glycan-binding site location. FIG +184 203 glycan-binding site site (C) Overlay of the Cα backbones of SGBP-A (black) with XyGO2 (orange and red spheres) and BtSusD (blue) with maltoheptaose (pink and red spheres), highlighting the conservation of the glycan-binding site location. FIG +20 26 SGBP-A protein (D) Close-up of the SGBP-A (black and orange) and SusD (blue and pink) glycan-binding sites. FIG +50 54 SusD protein (D) Close-up of the SGBP-A (black and orange) and SusD (blue and pink) glycan-binding sites. FIG +71 91 glycan-binding sites site (D) Close-up of the SGBP-A (black and orange) and SusD (blue and pink) glycan-binding sites. FIG +31 50 glycan-binding site site The approximate length of each glycan-binding site is displayed, colored to match the protein structures. (E) Stereo view of the xyloglucan-binding site of SGBP-A, displaying all residues within 4 Å of the ligand. FIG +86 104 protein structures evidence The approximate length of each glycan-binding site is displayed, colored to match the protein structures. (E) Stereo view of the xyloglucan-binding site of SGBP-A, displaying all residues within 4 Å of the ligand. FIG +129 152 xyloglucan-binding site site The approximate length of each glycan-binding site is displayed, colored to match the protein structures. (E) Stereo view of the xyloglucan-binding site of SGBP-A, displaying all residues within 4 Å of the ligand. FIG +156 162 SGBP-A protein The approximate length of each glycan-binding site is displayed, colored to match the protein structures. (E) Stereo view of the xyloglucan-binding site of SGBP-A, displaying all residues within 4 Å of the ligand. FIG +13 20 glucose chemical The backbone glucose residues are numbered from the nonreducing end; xylose residues are labeled X1 and X2. FIG +69 75 xylose chemical The backbone glucose residues are numbered from the nonreducing end; xylose residues are labeled X1 and X2. FIG +97 99 X1 residue_name_number The backbone glucose residues are numbered from the nonreducing end; xylose residues are labeled X1 and X2. FIG +104 106 X2 residue_name_number The backbone glucose residues are numbered from the nonreducing end; xylose residues are labeled X1 and X2. FIG +28 36 glucosyl chemical Seven of the eight backbone glucosyl residues of XyGO2 could be convincingly modeled in the ligand electron density, and only two α(1→6)-linked xylosyl residues were observed (Fig. 4B; cf. RESULTS +49 54 XyGO2 chemical Seven of the eight backbone glucosyl residues of XyGO2 could be convincingly modeled in the ligand electron density, and only two α(1→6)-linked xylosyl residues were observed (Fig. 4B; cf. RESULTS +92 115 ligand electron density evidence Seven of the eight backbone glucosyl residues of XyGO2 could be convincingly modeled in the ligand electron density, and only two α(1→6)-linked xylosyl residues were observed (Fig. 4B; cf. RESULTS +130 151 α(1→6)-linked xylosyl chemical Seven of the eight backbone glucosyl residues of XyGO2 could be convincingly modeled in the ligand electron density, and only two α(1→6)-linked xylosyl residues were observed (Fig. 4B; cf. RESULTS +12 28 electron density evidence Indeed, the electron density for the ligand suggests some disorder, which may arise from multiple oligosaccharide orientations along the binding site. RESULTS +98 113 oligosaccharide chemical Indeed, the electron density for the ligand suggests some disorder, which may arise from multiple oligosaccharide orientations along the binding site. RESULTS +137 149 binding site site Indeed, the electron density for the ligand suggests some disorder, which may arise from multiple oligosaccharide orientations along the binding site. RESULTS +24 27 W82 residue_name_number Three aromatic residues—W82, W283, W306—comprise the flat platform that stacks along the naturally twisted β-glucan backbone (Fig. 4E). RESULTS +29 33 W283 residue_name_number Three aromatic residues—W82, W283, W306—comprise the flat platform that stacks along the naturally twisted β-glucan backbone (Fig. 4E). RESULTS +35 39 W306 residue_name_number Three aromatic residues—W82, W283, W306—comprise the flat platform that stacks along the naturally twisted β-glucan backbone (Fig. 4E). RESULTS +53 66 flat platform site Three aromatic residues—W82, W283, W306—comprise the flat platform that stacks along the naturally twisted β-glucan backbone (Fig. 4E). RESULTS +107 115 β-glucan chemical Three aromatic residues—W82, W283, W306—comprise the flat platform that stacks along the naturally twisted β-glucan backbone (Fig. 4E). RESULTS +34 42 platform site The functional importance of this platform is underscored by the observation that the W82A W283A W306A mutant of SGBP-A, designated SGBP-A*, is completely devoid of XyG affinity (Table 3; see Fig. S4 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +86 90 W82A mutant The functional importance of this platform is underscored by the observation that the W82A W283A W306A mutant of SGBP-A, designated SGBP-A*, is completely devoid of XyG affinity (Table 3; see Fig. S4 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +91 96 W283A mutant The functional importance of this platform is underscored by the observation that the W82A W283A W306A mutant of SGBP-A, designated SGBP-A*, is completely devoid of XyG affinity (Table 3; see Fig. S4 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +97 102 W306A mutant The functional importance of this platform is underscored by the observation that the W82A W283A W306A mutant of SGBP-A, designated SGBP-A*, is completely devoid of XyG affinity (Table 3; see Fig. S4 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +103 109 mutant protein_state The functional importance of this platform is underscored by the observation that the W82A W283A W306A mutant of SGBP-A, designated SGBP-A*, is completely devoid of XyG affinity (Table 3; see Fig. S4 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +113 119 SGBP-A protein The functional importance of this platform is underscored by the observation that the W82A W283A W306A mutant of SGBP-A, designated SGBP-A*, is completely devoid of XyG affinity (Table 3; see Fig. S4 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +132 139 SGBP-A* mutant The functional importance of this platform is underscored by the observation that the W82A W283A W306A mutant of SGBP-A, designated SGBP-A*, is completely devoid of XyG affinity (Table 3; see Fig. S4 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +144 177 completely devoid of XyG affinity protein_state The functional importance of this platform is underscored by the observation that the W82A W283A W306A mutant of SGBP-A, designated SGBP-A*, is completely devoid of XyG affinity (Table 3; see Fig. S4 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +77 81 W82A mutant Dissection of the individual contribution of these residues reveals that the W82A mutant displays a significant 4.9-fold decrease in the Ka value for XyG, while the W306A substitution completely abolishes XyG binding. RESULTS +82 88 mutant protein_state Dissection of the individual contribution of these residues reveals that the W82A mutant displays a significant 4.9-fold decrease in the Ka value for XyG, while the W306A substitution completely abolishes XyG binding. RESULTS +137 139 Ka evidence Dissection of the individual contribution of these residues reveals that the W82A mutant displays a significant 4.9-fold decrease in the Ka value for XyG, while the W306A substitution completely abolishes XyG binding. RESULTS +150 153 XyG chemical Dissection of the individual contribution of these residues reveals that the W82A mutant displays a significant 4.9-fold decrease in the Ka value for XyG, while the W306A substitution completely abolishes XyG binding. RESULTS +165 170 W306A mutant Dissection of the individual contribution of these residues reveals that the W82A mutant displays a significant 4.9-fold decrease in the Ka value for XyG, while the W306A substitution completely abolishes XyG binding. RESULTS +171 183 substitution experimental_method Dissection of the individual contribution of these residues reveals that the W82A mutant displays a significant 4.9-fold decrease in the Ka value for XyG, while the W306A substitution completely abolishes XyG binding. RESULTS +195 216 abolishes XyG binding protein_state Dissection of the individual contribution of these residues reveals that the W82A mutant displays a significant 4.9-fold decrease in the Ka value for XyG, while the W306A substitution completely abolishes XyG binding. RESULTS +137 143 ligand chemical Contrasting with the clear importance of these hydrophobic interactions, there are remarkably few hydrogen-bonding interactions with the ligand, which are provided by R65, N83, and S308, which are proximal to Glc5 and Glc3. RESULTS +167 170 R65 residue_name_number Contrasting with the clear importance of these hydrophobic interactions, there are remarkably few hydrogen-bonding interactions with the ligand, which are provided by R65, N83, and S308, which are proximal to Glc5 and Glc3. RESULTS +172 175 N83 residue_name_number Contrasting with the clear importance of these hydrophobic interactions, there are remarkably few hydrogen-bonding interactions with the ligand, which are provided by R65, N83, and S308, which are proximal to Glc5 and Glc3. RESULTS +181 185 S308 residue_name_number Contrasting with the clear importance of these hydrophobic interactions, there are remarkably few hydrogen-bonding interactions with the ligand, which are provided by R65, N83, and S308, which are proximal to Glc5 and Glc3. RESULTS +209 213 Glc5 residue_name_number Contrasting with the clear importance of these hydrophobic interactions, there are remarkably few hydrogen-bonding interactions with the ligand, which are provided by R65, N83, and S308, which are proximal to Glc5 and Glc3. RESULTS +218 222 Glc3 residue_name_number Contrasting with the clear importance of these hydrophobic interactions, there are remarkably few hydrogen-bonding interactions with the ligand, which are provided by R65, N83, and S308, which are proximal to Glc5 and Glc3. RESULTS +32 55 saccharide-binding data evidence Most surprising in light of the saccharide-binding data, however, was a lack of extensive recognition of the XyG side chains; only Y84 appeared to provide a hydrophobic interface for a xylosyl residue (Xyl1). RESULTS +109 112 XyG chemical Most surprising in light of the saccharide-binding data, however, was a lack of extensive recognition of the XyG side chains; only Y84 appeared to provide a hydrophobic interface for a xylosyl residue (Xyl1). RESULTS +131 134 Y84 residue_name_number Most surprising in light of the saccharide-binding data, however, was a lack of extensive recognition of the XyG side chains; only Y84 appeared to provide a hydrophobic interface for a xylosyl residue (Xyl1). RESULTS +157 178 hydrophobic interface site Most surprising in light of the saccharide-binding data, however, was a lack of extensive recognition of the XyG side chains; only Y84 appeared to provide a hydrophobic interface for a xylosyl residue (Xyl1). RESULTS +185 192 xylosyl chemical Most surprising in light of the saccharide-binding data, however, was a lack of extensive recognition of the XyG side chains; only Y84 appeared to provide a hydrophobic interface for a xylosyl residue (Xyl1). RESULTS +202 206 Xyl1 residue_name_number Most surprising in light of the saccharide-binding data, however, was a lack of extensive recognition of the XyG side chains; only Y84 appeared to provide a hydrophobic interface for a xylosyl residue (Xyl1). RESULTS +65 71 SGBP-A protein Summary of thermodynamic parameters for site-directed mutants of SGBP-A and SGBP-B obtained by ITC with XyG at 25°Ca TABLE +76 82 SGBP-B protein Summary of thermodynamic parameters for site-directed mutants of SGBP-A and SGBP-B obtained by ITC with XyG at 25°Ca TABLE +95 98 ITC experimental_method Summary of thermodynamic parameters for site-directed mutants of SGBP-A and SGBP-B obtained by ITC with XyG at 25°Ca TABLE +104 107 XyG chemical Summary of thermodynamic parameters for site-directed mutants of SGBP-A and SGBP-B obtained by ITC with XyG at 25°Ca TABLE +13 15 Ka evidence "Protein name Ka ΔG (kcal ⋅ mol−1) ΔH (kcal ⋅ mol−1) TΔS (kcal ⋅ mol−1) Fold changeb M−1 SGBP-A(W82A W283A W306A) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-A(W82A)c 4.9 9.1 × 104 −6.8 −6.3 0.5 SGBP-A(W306) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-B(230–489) 0.7 (8.6 ± 0.20) × 104 −6.7 −14.9 ± 0.1 −8.2 SGBP-B(Y363A) 19.7 (2.9 ± 0.10) × 103 −4.7 −18.1 ± 0.1 −13.3 SGBP-B(W364A) ND Weak Weak Weak Weak SGBP-B(F414A) 3.2 (1.80 ± 0.03) × 104 −5.8 −11.4 ± 0.1 −5.6 " TABLE +34 36 ΔH evidence "Protein name Ka ΔG (kcal ⋅ mol−1) ΔH (kcal ⋅ mol−1) TΔS (kcal ⋅ mol−1) Fold changeb M−1 SGBP-A(W82A W283A W306A) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-A(W82A)c 4.9 9.1 × 104 −6.8 −6.3 0.5 SGBP-A(W306) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-B(230–489) 0.7 (8.6 ± 0.20) × 104 −6.7 −14.9 ± 0.1 −8.2 SGBP-B(Y363A) 19.7 (2.9 ± 0.10) × 103 −4.7 −18.1 ± 0.1 −13.3 SGBP-B(W364A) ND Weak Weak Weak Weak SGBP-B(F414A) 3.2 (1.80 ± 0.03) × 104 −5.8 −11.4 ± 0.1 −5.6 " TABLE +52 55 TΔS evidence "Protein name Ka ΔG (kcal ⋅ mol−1) ΔH (kcal ⋅ mol−1) TΔS (kcal ⋅ mol−1) Fold changeb M−1 SGBP-A(W82A W283A W306A) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-A(W82A)c 4.9 9.1 × 104 −6.8 −6.3 0.5 SGBP-A(W306) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-B(230–489) 0.7 (8.6 ± 0.20) × 104 −6.7 −14.9 ± 0.1 −8.2 SGBP-B(Y363A) 19.7 (2.9 ± 0.10) × 103 −4.7 −18.1 ± 0.1 −13.3 SGBP-B(W364A) ND Weak Weak Weak Weak SGBP-B(F414A) 3.2 (1.80 ± 0.03) × 104 −5.8 −11.4 ± 0.1 −5.6 " TABLE +92 98 SGBP-A protein "Protein name Ka ΔG (kcal ⋅ mol−1) ΔH (kcal ⋅ mol−1) TΔS (kcal ⋅ mol−1) Fold changeb M−1 SGBP-A(W82A W283A W306A) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-A(W82A)c 4.9 9.1 × 104 −6.8 −6.3 0.5 SGBP-A(W306) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-B(230–489) 0.7 (8.6 ± 0.20) × 104 −6.7 −14.9 ± 0.1 −8.2 SGBP-B(Y363A) 19.7 (2.9 ± 0.10) × 103 −4.7 −18.1 ± 0.1 −13.3 SGBP-B(W364A) ND Weak Weak Weak Weak SGBP-B(F414A) 3.2 (1.80 ± 0.03) × 104 −5.8 −11.4 ± 0.1 −5.6 " TABLE +99 103 W82A mutant "Protein name Ka ΔG (kcal ⋅ mol−1) ΔH (kcal ⋅ mol−1) TΔS (kcal ⋅ mol−1) Fold changeb M−1 SGBP-A(W82A W283A W306A) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-A(W82A)c 4.9 9.1 × 104 −6.8 −6.3 0.5 SGBP-A(W306) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-B(230–489) 0.7 (8.6 ± 0.20) × 104 −6.7 −14.9 ± 0.1 −8.2 SGBP-B(Y363A) 19.7 (2.9 ± 0.10) × 103 −4.7 −18.1 ± 0.1 −13.3 SGBP-B(W364A) ND Weak Weak Weak Weak SGBP-B(F414A) 3.2 (1.80 ± 0.03) × 104 −5.8 −11.4 ± 0.1 −5.6 " TABLE +104 109 W283A mutant "Protein name Ka ΔG (kcal ⋅ mol−1) ΔH (kcal ⋅ mol−1) TΔS (kcal ⋅ mol−1) Fold changeb M−1 SGBP-A(W82A W283A W306A) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-A(W82A)c 4.9 9.1 × 104 −6.8 −6.3 0.5 SGBP-A(W306) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-B(230–489) 0.7 (8.6 ± 0.20) × 104 −6.7 −14.9 ± 0.1 −8.2 SGBP-B(Y363A) 19.7 (2.9 ± 0.10) × 103 −4.7 −18.1 ± 0.1 −13.3 SGBP-B(W364A) ND Weak Weak Weak Weak SGBP-B(F414A) 3.2 (1.80 ± 0.03) × 104 −5.8 −11.4 ± 0.1 −5.6 " TABLE +110 115 W306A mutant "Protein name Ka ΔG (kcal ⋅ mol−1) ΔH (kcal ⋅ mol−1) TΔS (kcal ⋅ mol−1) Fold changeb M−1 SGBP-A(W82A W283A W306A) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-A(W82A)c 4.9 9.1 × 104 −6.8 −6.3 0.5 SGBP-A(W306) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-B(230–489) 0.7 (8.6 ± 0.20) × 104 −6.7 −14.9 ± 0.1 −8.2 SGBP-B(Y363A) 19.7 (2.9 ± 0.10) × 103 −4.7 −18.1 ± 0.1 −13.3 SGBP-B(W364A) ND Weak Weak Weak Weak SGBP-B(F414A) 3.2 (1.80 ± 0.03) × 104 −5.8 −11.4 ± 0.1 −5.6 " TABLE +134 140 SGBP-A protein "Protein name Ka ΔG (kcal ⋅ mol−1) ΔH (kcal ⋅ mol−1) TΔS (kcal ⋅ mol−1) Fold changeb M−1 SGBP-A(W82A W283A W306A) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-A(W82A)c 4.9 9.1 × 104 −6.8 −6.3 0.5 SGBP-A(W306) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-B(230–489) 0.7 (8.6 ± 0.20) × 104 −6.7 −14.9 ± 0.1 −8.2 SGBP-B(Y363A) 19.7 (2.9 ± 0.10) × 103 −4.7 −18.1 ± 0.1 −13.3 SGBP-B(W364A) ND Weak Weak Weak Weak SGBP-B(F414A) 3.2 (1.80 ± 0.03) × 104 −5.8 −11.4 ± 0.1 −5.6 " TABLE +141 145 W82A mutant "Protein name Ka ΔG (kcal ⋅ mol−1) ΔH (kcal ⋅ mol−1) TΔS (kcal ⋅ mol−1) Fold changeb M−1 SGBP-A(W82A W283A W306A) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-A(W82A)c 4.9 9.1 × 104 −6.8 −6.3 0.5 SGBP-A(W306) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-B(230–489) 0.7 (8.6 ± 0.20) × 104 −6.7 −14.9 ± 0.1 −8.2 SGBP-B(Y363A) 19.7 (2.9 ± 0.10) × 103 −4.7 −18.1 ± 0.1 −13.3 SGBP-B(W364A) ND Weak Weak Weak Weak SGBP-B(F414A) 3.2 (1.80 ± 0.03) × 104 −5.8 −11.4 ± 0.1 −5.6 " TABLE +178 184 SGBP-A protein "Protein name Ka ΔG (kcal ⋅ mol−1) ΔH (kcal ⋅ mol−1) TΔS (kcal ⋅ mol−1) Fold changeb M−1 SGBP-A(W82A W283A W306A) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-A(W82A)c 4.9 9.1 × 104 −6.8 −6.3 0.5 SGBP-A(W306) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-B(230–489) 0.7 (8.6 ± 0.20) × 104 −6.7 −14.9 ± 0.1 −8.2 SGBP-B(Y363A) 19.7 (2.9 ± 0.10) × 103 −4.7 −18.1 ± 0.1 −13.3 SGBP-B(W364A) ND Weak Weak Weak Weak SGBP-B(F414A) 3.2 (1.80 ± 0.03) × 104 −5.8 −11.4 ± 0.1 −5.6 " TABLE +185 189 W306 residue_name_number "Protein name Ka ΔG (kcal ⋅ mol−1) ΔH (kcal ⋅ mol−1) TΔS (kcal ⋅ mol−1) Fold changeb M−1 SGBP-A(W82A W283A W306A) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-A(W82A)c 4.9 9.1 × 104 −6.8 −6.3 0.5 SGBP-A(W306) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-B(230–489) 0.7 (8.6 ± 0.20) × 104 −6.7 −14.9 ± 0.1 −8.2 SGBP-B(Y363A) 19.7 (2.9 ± 0.10) × 103 −4.7 −18.1 ± 0.1 −13.3 SGBP-B(W364A) ND Weak Weak Weak Weak SGBP-B(F414A) 3.2 (1.80 ± 0.03) × 104 −5.8 −11.4 ± 0.1 −5.6 " TABLE +208 214 SGBP-B protein "Protein name Ka ΔG (kcal ⋅ mol−1) ΔH (kcal ⋅ mol−1) TΔS (kcal ⋅ mol−1) Fold changeb M−1 SGBP-A(W82A W283A W306A) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-A(W82A)c 4.9 9.1 × 104 −6.8 −6.3 0.5 SGBP-A(W306) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-B(230–489) 0.7 (8.6 ± 0.20) × 104 −6.7 −14.9 ± 0.1 −8.2 SGBP-B(Y363A) 19.7 (2.9 ± 0.10) × 103 −4.7 −18.1 ± 0.1 −13.3 SGBP-B(W364A) ND Weak Weak Weak Weak SGBP-B(F414A) 3.2 (1.80 ± 0.03) × 104 −5.8 −11.4 ± 0.1 −5.6 " TABLE +215 222 230–489 residue_range "Protein name Ka ΔG (kcal ⋅ mol−1) ΔH (kcal ⋅ mol−1) TΔS (kcal ⋅ mol−1) Fold changeb M−1 SGBP-A(W82A W283A W306A) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-A(W82A)c 4.9 9.1 × 104 −6.8 −6.3 0.5 SGBP-A(W306) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-B(230–489) 0.7 (8.6 ± 0.20) × 104 −6.7 −14.9 ± 0.1 −8.2 SGBP-B(Y363A) 19.7 (2.9 ± 0.10) × 103 −4.7 −18.1 ± 0.1 −13.3 SGBP-B(W364A) ND Weak Weak Weak Weak SGBP-B(F414A) 3.2 (1.80 ± 0.03) × 104 −5.8 −11.4 ± 0.1 −5.6 " TABLE +271 277 SGBP-B protein "Protein name Ka ΔG (kcal ⋅ mol−1) ΔH (kcal ⋅ mol−1) TΔS (kcal ⋅ mol−1) Fold changeb M−1 SGBP-A(W82A W283A W306A) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-A(W82A)c 4.9 9.1 × 104 −6.8 −6.3 0.5 SGBP-A(W306) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-B(230–489) 0.7 (8.6 ± 0.20) × 104 −6.7 −14.9 ± 0.1 −8.2 SGBP-B(Y363A) 19.7 (2.9 ± 0.10) × 103 −4.7 −18.1 ± 0.1 −13.3 SGBP-B(W364A) ND Weak Weak Weak Weak SGBP-B(F414A) 3.2 (1.80 ± 0.03) × 104 −5.8 −11.4 ± 0.1 −5.6 " TABLE +278 283 Y363A mutant "Protein name Ka ΔG (kcal ⋅ mol−1) ΔH (kcal ⋅ mol−1) TΔS (kcal ⋅ mol−1) Fold changeb M−1 SGBP-A(W82A W283A W306A) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-A(W82A)c 4.9 9.1 × 104 −6.8 −6.3 0.5 SGBP-A(W306) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-B(230–489) 0.7 (8.6 ± 0.20) × 104 −6.7 −14.9 ± 0.1 −8.2 SGBP-B(Y363A) 19.7 (2.9 ± 0.10) × 103 −4.7 −18.1 ± 0.1 −13.3 SGBP-B(W364A) ND Weak Weak Weak Weak SGBP-B(F414A) 3.2 (1.80 ± 0.03) × 104 −5.8 −11.4 ± 0.1 −5.6 " TABLE +334 340 SGBP-B protein "Protein name Ka ΔG (kcal ⋅ mol−1) ΔH (kcal ⋅ mol−1) TΔS (kcal ⋅ mol−1) Fold changeb M−1 SGBP-A(W82A W283A W306A) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-A(W82A)c 4.9 9.1 × 104 −6.8 −6.3 0.5 SGBP-A(W306) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-B(230–489) 0.7 (8.6 ± 0.20) × 104 −6.7 −14.9 ± 0.1 −8.2 SGBP-B(Y363A) 19.7 (2.9 ± 0.10) × 103 −4.7 −18.1 ± 0.1 −13.3 SGBP-B(W364A) ND Weak Weak Weak Weak SGBP-B(F414A) 3.2 (1.80 ± 0.03) × 104 −5.8 −11.4 ± 0.1 −5.6 " TABLE +341 346 W364A mutant "Protein name Ka ΔG (kcal ⋅ mol−1) ΔH (kcal ⋅ mol−1) TΔS (kcal ⋅ mol−1) Fold changeb M−1 SGBP-A(W82A W283A W306A) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-A(W82A)c 4.9 9.1 × 104 −6.8 −6.3 0.5 SGBP-A(W306) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-B(230–489) 0.7 (8.6 ± 0.20) × 104 −6.7 −14.9 ± 0.1 −8.2 SGBP-B(Y363A) 19.7 (2.9 ± 0.10) × 103 −4.7 −18.1 ± 0.1 −13.3 SGBP-B(W364A) ND Weak Weak Weak Weak SGBP-B(F414A) 3.2 (1.80 ± 0.03) × 104 −5.8 −11.4 ± 0.1 −5.6 " TABLE +373 379 SGBP-B protein "Protein name Ka ΔG (kcal ⋅ mol−1) ΔH (kcal ⋅ mol−1) TΔS (kcal ⋅ mol−1) Fold changeb M−1 SGBP-A(W82A W283A W306A) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-A(W82A)c 4.9 9.1 × 104 −6.8 −6.3 0.5 SGBP-A(W306) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-B(230–489) 0.7 (8.6 ± 0.20) × 104 −6.7 −14.9 ± 0.1 −8.2 SGBP-B(Y363A) 19.7 (2.9 ± 0.10) × 103 −4.7 −18.1 ± 0.1 −13.3 SGBP-B(W364A) ND Weak Weak Weak Weak SGBP-B(F414A) 3.2 (1.80 ± 0.03) × 104 −5.8 −11.4 ± 0.1 −5.6 " TABLE +380 385 F414A mutant "Protein name Ka ΔG (kcal ⋅ mol−1) ΔH (kcal ⋅ mol−1) TΔS (kcal ⋅ mol−1) Fold changeb M−1 SGBP-A(W82A W283A W306A) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-A(W82A)c 4.9 9.1 × 104 −6.8 −6.3 0.5 SGBP-A(W306) ND NB NB NB NB SGBP-B(230–489) 0.7 (8.6 ± 0.20) × 104 −6.7 −14.9 ± 0.1 −8.2 SGBP-B(Y363A) 19.7 (2.9 ± 0.10) × 103 −4.7 −18.1 ± 0.1 −13.3 SGBP-B(W364A) ND Weak Weak Weak Weak SGBP-B(F414A) 3.2 (1.80 ± 0.03) × 104 −5.8 −11.4 ± 0.1 −5.6 " TABLE +75 80 XyGO2 chemical Binding thermodynamics are based on the concentration of the binding unit, XyGO2. TABLE +26 28 Ka evidence Weak binding represents a Ka of <500 M−1. TABLE +0 2 Ka evidence Ka fold change = Ka of wild-type protein/Ka of mutant protein for xyloglucan binding. TABLE +17 19 Ka evidence Ka fold change = Ka of wild-type protein/Ka of mutant protein for xyloglucan binding. TABLE +23 32 wild-type protein_state Ka fold change = Ka of wild-type protein/Ka of mutant protein for xyloglucan binding. TABLE +41 43 Ka evidence Ka fold change = Ka of wild-type protein/Ka of mutant protein for xyloglucan binding. TABLE +66 76 xyloglucan chemical Ka fold change = Ka of wild-type protein/Ka of mutant protein for xyloglucan binding. TABLE +0 6 SGBP-B protein SGBP-B has a multimodular structure with a single, C-terminal glycan-binding domain. RESULTS +62 83 glycan-binding domain structure_element SGBP-B has a multimodular structure with a single, C-terminal glycan-binding domain. RESULTS +4 21 crystal structure evidence The crystal structure of full-length SGBP-B in complex with XyGO2 (2.37 Å, Rwork = 19.9%, Rfree = 23.9%, residues 34 to 489) (Table 2) revealed an extended structure composed of three tandem immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domains (domains A, B, and C) followed at the C terminus by a novel xyloglucan-binding domain (domain D) (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +25 36 full-length protein_state The crystal structure of full-length SGBP-B in complex with XyGO2 (2.37 Å, Rwork = 19.9%, Rfree = 23.9%, residues 34 to 489) (Table 2) revealed an extended structure composed of three tandem immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domains (domains A, B, and C) followed at the C terminus by a novel xyloglucan-binding domain (domain D) (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +37 43 SGBP-B protein The crystal structure of full-length SGBP-B in complex with XyGO2 (2.37 Å, Rwork = 19.9%, Rfree = 23.9%, residues 34 to 489) (Table 2) revealed an extended structure composed of three tandem immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domains (domains A, B, and C) followed at the C terminus by a novel xyloglucan-binding domain (domain D) (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +44 59 in complex with protein_state The crystal structure of full-length SGBP-B in complex with XyGO2 (2.37 Å, Rwork = 19.9%, Rfree = 23.9%, residues 34 to 489) (Table 2) revealed an extended structure composed of three tandem immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domains (domains A, B, and C) followed at the C terminus by a novel xyloglucan-binding domain (domain D) (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +60 65 XyGO2 chemical The crystal structure of full-length SGBP-B in complex with XyGO2 (2.37 Å, Rwork = 19.9%, Rfree = 23.9%, residues 34 to 489) (Table 2) revealed an extended structure composed of three tandem immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domains (domains A, B, and C) followed at the C terminus by a novel xyloglucan-binding domain (domain D) (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +75 80 Rwork evidence The crystal structure of full-length SGBP-B in complex with XyGO2 (2.37 Å, Rwork = 19.9%, Rfree = 23.9%, residues 34 to 489) (Table 2) revealed an extended structure composed of three tandem immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domains (domains A, B, and C) followed at the C terminus by a novel xyloglucan-binding domain (domain D) (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +90 95 Rfree evidence The crystal structure of full-length SGBP-B in complex with XyGO2 (2.37 Å, Rwork = 19.9%, Rfree = 23.9%, residues 34 to 489) (Table 2) revealed an extended structure composed of three tandem immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domains (domains A, B, and C) followed at the C terminus by a novel xyloglucan-binding domain (domain D) (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +114 123 34 to 489 residue_range The crystal structure of full-length SGBP-B in complex with XyGO2 (2.37 Å, Rwork = 19.9%, Rfree = 23.9%, residues 34 to 489) (Table 2) revealed an extended structure composed of three tandem immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domains (domains A, B, and C) followed at the C terminus by a novel xyloglucan-binding domain (domain D) (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +156 165 structure evidence The crystal structure of full-length SGBP-B in complex with XyGO2 (2.37 Å, Rwork = 19.9%, Rfree = 23.9%, residues 34 to 489) (Table 2) revealed an extended structure composed of three tandem immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domains (domains A, B, and C) followed at the C terminus by a novel xyloglucan-binding domain (domain D) (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +184 223 tandem immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domains structure_element The crystal structure of full-length SGBP-B in complex with XyGO2 (2.37 Å, Rwork = 19.9%, Rfree = 23.9%, residues 34 to 489) (Table 2) revealed an extended structure composed of three tandem immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domains (domains A, B, and C) followed at the C terminus by a novel xyloglucan-binding domain (domain D) (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +233 234 A structure_element The crystal structure of full-length SGBP-B in complex with XyGO2 (2.37 Å, Rwork = 19.9%, Rfree = 23.9%, residues 34 to 489) (Table 2) revealed an extended structure composed of three tandem immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domains (domains A, B, and C) followed at the C terminus by a novel xyloglucan-binding domain (domain D) (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +236 237 B structure_element The crystal structure of full-length SGBP-B in complex with XyGO2 (2.37 Å, Rwork = 19.9%, Rfree = 23.9%, residues 34 to 489) (Table 2) revealed an extended structure composed of three tandem immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domains (domains A, B, and C) followed at the C terminus by a novel xyloglucan-binding domain (domain D) (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +243 244 C structure_element The crystal structure of full-length SGBP-B in complex with XyGO2 (2.37 Å, Rwork = 19.9%, Rfree = 23.9%, residues 34 to 489) (Table 2) revealed an extended structure composed of three tandem immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domains (domains A, B, and C) followed at the C terminus by a novel xyloglucan-binding domain (domain D) (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +284 309 xyloglucan-binding domain structure_element The crystal structure of full-length SGBP-B in complex with XyGO2 (2.37 Å, Rwork = 19.9%, Rfree = 23.9%, residues 34 to 489) (Table 2) revealed an extended structure composed of three tandem immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domains (domains A, B, and C) followed at the C terminus by a novel xyloglucan-binding domain (domain D) (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +318 319 D structure_element The crystal structure of full-length SGBP-B in complex with XyGO2 (2.37 Å, Rwork = 19.9%, Rfree = 23.9%, residues 34 to 489) (Table 2) revealed an extended structure composed of three tandem immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domains (domains A, B, and C) followed at the C terminus by a novel xyloglucan-binding domain (domain D) (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +8 9 A structure_element Domains A, B, and C display similar β-sandwich folds; domains B (residues 134 to 230) and C (residues 231 to 313) can be superimposed onto domain A (residues 34 to 133) with RMSDs of 1.1 and 1.2 Å, respectively, for 47 atom pairs (23% and 16% sequence identity, respectively). RESULTS +11 12 B structure_element Domains A, B, and C display similar β-sandwich folds; domains B (residues 134 to 230) and C (residues 231 to 313) can be superimposed onto domain A (residues 34 to 133) with RMSDs of 1.1 and 1.2 Å, respectively, for 47 atom pairs (23% and 16% sequence identity, respectively). RESULTS +18 19 C structure_element Domains A, B, and C display similar β-sandwich folds; domains B (residues 134 to 230) and C (residues 231 to 313) can be superimposed onto domain A (residues 34 to 133) with RMSDs of 1.1 and 1.2 Å, respectively, for 47 atom pairs (23% and 16% sequence identity, respectively). RESULTS +36 52 β-sandwich folds structure_element Domains A, B, and C display similar β-sandwich folds; domains B (residues 134 to 230) and C (residues 231 to 313) can be superimposed onto domain A (residues 34 to 133) with RMSDs of 1.1 and 1.2 Å, respectively, for 47 atom pairs (23% and 16% sequence identity, respectively). RESULTS +62 63 B structure_element Domains A, B, and C display similar β-sandwich folds; domains B (residues 134 to 230) and C (residues 231 to 313) can be superimposed onto domain A (residues 34 to 133) with RMSDs of 1.1 and 1.2 Å, respectively, for 47 atom pairs (23% and 16% sequence identity, respectively). RESULTS +74 84 134 to 230 residue_range Domains A, B, and C display similar β-sandwich folds; domains B (residues 134 to 230) and C (residues 231 to 313) can be superimposed onto domain A (residues 34 to 133) with RMSDs of 1.1 and 1.2 Å, respectively, for 47 atom pairs (23% and 16% sequence identity, respectively). RESULTS +90 91 C structure_element Domains A, B, and C display similar β-sandwich folds; domains B (residues 134 to 230) and C (residues 231 to 313) can be superimposed onto domain A (residues 34 to 133) with RMSDs of 1.1 and 1.2 Å, respectively, for 47 atom pairs (23% and 16% sequence identity, respectively). RESULTS +102 112 231 to 313 residue_range Domains A, B, and C display similar β-sandwich folds; domains B (residues 134 to 230) and C (residues 231 to 313) can be superimposed onto domain A (residues 34 to 133) with RMSDs of 1.1 and 1.2 Å, respectively, for 47 atom pairs (23% and 16% sequence identity, respectively). RESULTS +121 133 superimposed experimental_method Domains A, B, and C display similar β-sandwich folds; domains B (residues 134 to 230) and C (residues 231 to 313) can be superimposed onto domain A (residues 34 to 133) with RMSDs of 1.1 and 1.2 Å, respectively, for 47 atom pairs (23% and 16% sequence identity, respectively). RESULTS +146 147 A structure_element Domains A, B, and C display similar β-sandwich folds; domains B (residues 134 to 230) and C (residues 231 to 313) can be superimposed onto domain A (residues 34 to 133) with RMSDs of 1.1 and 1.2 Å, respectively, for 47 atom pairs (23% and 16% sequence identity, respectively). RESULTS +158 167 34 to 133 residue_range Domains A, B, and C display similar β-sandwich folds; domains B (residues 134 to 230) and C (residues 231 to 313) can be superimposed onto domain A (residues 34 to 133) with RMSDs of 1.1 and 1.2 Å, respectively, for 47 atom pairs (23% and 16% sequence identity, respectively). RESULTS +174 179 RMSDs evidence Domains A, B, and C display similar β-sandwich folds; domains B (residues 134 to 230) and C (residues 231 to 313) can be superimposed onto domain A (residues 34 to 133) with RMSDs of 1.1 and 1.2 Å, respectively, for 47 atom pairs (23% and 16% sequence identity, respectively). RESULTS +0 13 These domains structure_element These domains also display similarity to the C-terminal β-sandwich domains of many GH13 enzymes, including the cyclodextrin glucanotransferase of Geobacillus stearothermophilus (Fig. 5B). RESULTS +56 74 β-sandwich domains structure_element These domains also display similarity to the C-terminal β-sandwich domains of many GH13 enzymes, including the cyclodextrin glucanotransferase of Geobacillus stearothermophilus (Fig. 5B). RESULTS +83 95 GH13 enzymes protein_type These domains also display similarity to the C-terminal β-sandwich domains of many GH13 enzymes, including the cyclodextrin glucanotransferase of Geobacillus stearothermophilus (Fig. 5B). RESULTS +111 142 cyclodextrin glucanotransferase protein_type These domains also display similarity to the C-terminal β-sandwich domains of many GH13 enzymes, including the cyclodextrin glucanotransferase of Geobacillus stearothermophilus (Fig. 5B). RESULTS +146 176 Geobacillus stearothermophilus species These domains also display similarity to the C-terminal β-sandwich domains of many GH13 enzymes, including the cyclodextrin glucanotransferase of Geobacillus stearothermophilus (Fig. 5B). RESULTS +0 12 Such domains structure_element Such domains are not typically involved in carbohydrate binding. RESULTS +43 55 carbohydrate chemical Such domains are not typically involved in carbohydrate binding. RESULTS +8 25 visual inspection experimental_method Indeed, visual inspection of the SGBP-B structure, as well as individual production of the A and B domains and affinity PAGE analysis (see Fig. S5 in the supplemental material), indicates that these domains do not contribute to XyG capture. RESULTS +33 39 SGBP-B protein Indeed, visual inspection of the SGBP-B structure, as well as individual production of the A and B domains and affinity PAGE analysis (see Fig. S5 in the supplemental material), indicates that these domains do not contribute to XyG capture. RESULTS +40 49 structure evidence Indeed, visual inspection of the SGBP-B structure, as well as individual production of the A and B domains and affinity PAGE analysis (see Fig. S5 in the supplemental material), indicates that these domains do not contribute to XyG capture. RESULTS +91 92 A structure_element Indeed, visual inspection of the SGBP-B structure, as well as individual production of the A and B domains and affinity PAGE analysis (see Fig. S5 in the supplemental material), indicates that these domains do not contribute to XyG capture. RESULTS +97 98 B structure_element Indeed, visual inspection of the SGBP-B structure, as well as individual production of the A and B domains and affinity PAGE analysis (see Fig. S5 in the supplemental material), indicates that these domains do not contribute to XyG capture. RESULTS +111 124 affinity PAGE experimental_method Indeed, visual inspection of the SGBP-B structure, as well as individual production of the A and B domains and affinity PAGE analysis (see Fig. S5 in the supplemental material), indicates that these domains do not contribute to XyG capture. RESULTS +228 231 XyG chemical Indeed, visual inspection of the SGBP-B structure, as well as individual production of the A and B domains and affinity PAGE analysis (see Fig. S5 in the supplemental material), indicates that these domains do not contribute to XyG capture. RESULTS +19 29 production experimental_method On the other hand, production of the fused domains C and D in tandem (SGBP-B residues 230 to 489) retains complete binding of xyloglucan in vitro, with the observed slight increase in affinity likely arising from a reduced potential for steric hindrance of the smaller protein construct during polysaccharide interactions (Table 3). RESULTS +37 58 fused domains C and D mutant On the other hand, production of the fused domains C and D in tandem (SGBP-B residues 230 to 489) retains complete binding of xyloglucan in vitro, with the observed slight increase in affinity likely arising from a reduced potential for steric hindrance of the smaller protein construct during polysaccharide interactions (Table 3). RESULTS +70 76 SGBP-B protein On the other hand, production of the fused domains C and D in tandem (SGBP-B residues 230 to 489) retains complete binding of xyloglucan in vitro, with the observed slight increase in affinity likely arising from a reduced potential for steric hindrance of the smaller protein construct during polysaccharide interactions (Table 3). RESULTS +86 96 230 to 489 residue_range On the other hand, production of the fused domains C and D in tandem (SGBP-B residues 230 to 489) retains complete binding of xyloglucan in vitro, with the observed slight increase in affinity likely arising from a reduced potential for steric hindrance of the smaller protein construct during polysaccharide interactions (Table 3). RESULTS +126 136 xyloglucan chemical On the other hand, production of the fused domains C and D in tandem (SGBP-B residues 230 to 489) retains complete binding of xyloglucan in vitro, with the observed slight increase in affinity likely arising from a reduced potential for steric hindrance of the smaller protein construct during polysaccharide interactions (Table 3). RESULTS +294 308 polysaccharide chemical On the other hand, production of the fused domains C and D in tandem (SGBP-B residues 230 to 489) retains complete binding of xyloglucan in vitro, with the observed slight increase in affinity likely arising from a reduced potential for steric hindrance of the smaller protein construct during polysaccharide interactions (Table 3). RESULTS +18 29 full-length protein_state While neither the full-length protein nor domain D displays structural homology to known XyG-binding proteins, the topology of SGBP-B resembles the xylan-binding protein Bacova_04391 (PDB 3ORJ) encoded within a xylan-targeting PUL of B. ovatus (Fig. 5C). RESULTS +49 50 D structure_element While neither the full-length protein nor domain D displays structural homology to known XyG-binding proteins, the topology of SGBP-B resembles the xylan-binding protein Bacova_04391 (PDB 3ORJ) encoded within a xylan-targeting PUL of B. ovatus (Fig. 5C). RESULTS +89 109 XyG-binding proteins protein_type While neither the full-length protein nor domain D displays structural homology to known XyG-binding proteins, the topology of SGBP-B resembles the xylan-binding protein Bacova_04391 (PDB 3ORJ) encoded within a xylan-targeting PUL of B. ovatus (Fig. 5C). RESULTS +127 133 SGBP-B protein While neither the full-length protein nor domain D displays structural homology to known XyG-binding proteins, the topology of SGBP-B resembles the xylan-binding protein Bacova_04391 (PDB 3ORJ) encoded within a xylan-targeting PUL of B. ovatus (Fig. 5C). RESULTS +148 169 xylan-binding protein protein_type While neither the full-length protein nor domain D displays structural homology to known XyG-binding proteins, the topology of SGBP-B resembles the xylan-binding protein Bacova_04391 (PDB 3ORJ) encoded within a xylan-targeting PUL of B. ovatus (Fig. 5C). RESULTS +170 182 Bacova_04391 protein While neither the full-length protein nor domain D displays structural homology to known XyG-binding proteins, the topology of SGBP-B resembles the xylan-binding protein Bacova_04391 (PDB 3ORJ) encoded within a xylan-targeting PUL of B. ovatus (Fig. 5C). RESULTS +211 216 xylan chemical While neither the full-length protein nor domain D displays structural homology to known XyG-binding proteins, the topology of SGBP-B resembles the xylan-binding protein Bacova_04391 (PDB 3ORJ) encoded within a xylan-targeting PUL of B. ovatus (Fig. 5C). RESULTS +227 230 PUL gene While neither the full-length protein nor domain D displays structural homology to known XyG-binding proteins, the topology of SGBP-B resembles the xylan-binding protein Bacova_04391 (PDB 3ORJ) encoded within a xylan-targeting PUL of B. ovatus (Fig. 5C). RESULTS +234 243 B. ovatus species While neither the full-length protein nor domain D displays structural homology to known XyG-binding proteins, the topology of SGBP-B resembles the xylan-binding protein Bacova_04391 (PDB 3ORJ) encoded within a xylan-targeting PUL of B. ovatus (Fig. 5C). RESULTS +4 29 structure-based alignment experimental_method The structure-based alignment of these proteins reveals 17% sequence identity, with a core RMSD of 3.6 Å for 253 aligned residues. RESULTS +91 95 RMSD evidence The structure-based alignment of these proteins reveals 17% sequence identity, with a core RMSD of 3.6 Å for 253 aligned residues. RESULTS +51 63 Bacova_04391 protein While there is no substrate-complexed structure of Bacova_04391 available, the binding site is predicted to include W241 and Y404, which are proximal to the XyGO binding site in SGBP-B. However, the opposing, clamp-like arrangement of these residues in Bacova_04391 is clearly distinct from the planar surface arrangement of the residues that interact with XyG in SGBP-B (described below). RESULTS +79 91 binding site site While there is no substrate-complexed structure of Bacova_04391 available, the binding site is predicted to include W241 and Y404, which are proximal to the XyGO binding site in SGBP-B. However, the opposing, clamp-like arrangement of these residues in Bacova_04391 is clearly distinct from the planar surface arrangement of the residues that interact with XyG in SGBP-B (described below). RESULTS +116 120 W241 residue_name_number While there is no substrate-complexed structure of Bacova_04391 available, the binding site is predicted to include W241 and Y404, which are proximal to the XyGO binding site in SGBP-B. However, the opposing, clamp-like arrangement of these residues in Bacova_04391 is clearly distinct from the planar surface arrangement of the residues that interact with XyG in SGBP-B (described below). RESULTS +125 129 Y404 residue_name_number While there is no substrate-complexed structure of Bacova_04391 available, the binding site is predicted to include W241 and Y404, which are proximal to the XyGO binding site in SGBP-B. However, the opposing, clamp-like arrangement of these residues in Bacova_04391 is clearly distinct from the planar surface arrangement of the residues that interact with XyG in SGBP-B (described below). RESULTS +157 174 XyGO binding site site While there is no substrate-complexed structure of Bacova_04391 available, the binding site is predicted to include W241 and Y404, which are proximal to the XyGO binding site in SGBP-B. However, the opposing, clamp-like arrangement of these residues in Bacova_04391 is clearly distinct from the planar surface arrangement of the residues that interact with XyG in SGBP-B (described below). RESULTS +178 184 SGBP-B protein While there is no substrate-complexed structure of Bacova_04391 available, the binding site is predicted to include W241 and Y404, which are proximal to the XyGO binding site in SGBP-B. However, the opposing, clamp-like arrangement of these residues in Bacova_04391 is clearly distinct from the planar surface arrangement of the residues that interact with XyG in SGBP-B (described below). RESULTS +199 231 opposing, clamp-like arrangement protein_state While there is no substrate-complexed structure of Bacova_04391 available, the binding site is predicted to include W241 and Y404, which are proximal to the XyGO binding site in SGBP-B. However, the opposing, clamp-like arrangement of these residues in Bacova_04391 is clearly distinct from the planar surface arrangement of the residues that interact with XyG in SGBP-B (described below). RESULTS +235 249 these residues structure_element While there is no substrate-complexed structure of Bacova_04391 available, the binding site is predicted to include W241 and Y404, which are proximal to the XyGO binding site in SGBP-B. However, the opposing, clamp-like arrangement of these residues in Bacova_04391 is clearly distinct from the planar surface arrangement of the residues that interact with XyG in SGBP-B (described below). RESULTS +253 265 Bacova_04391 protein While there is no substrate-complexed structure of Bacova_04391 available, the binding site is predicted to include W241 and Y404, which are proximal to the XyGO binding site in SGBP-B. However, the opposing, clamp-like arrangement of these residues in Bacova_04391 is clearly distinct from the planar surface arrangement of the residues that interact with XyG in SGBP-B (described below). RESULTS +295 321 planar surface arrangement site While there is no substrate-complexed structure of Bacova_04391 available, the binding site is predicted to include W241 and Y404, which are proximal to the XyGO binding site in SGBP-B. However, the opposing, clamp-like arrangement of these residues in Bacova_04391 is clearly distinct from the planar surface arrangement of the residues that interact with XyG in SGBP-B (described below). RESULTS +329 337 residues structure_element While there is no substrate-complexed structure of Bacova_04391 available, the binding site is predicted to include W241 and Y404, which are proximal to the XyGO binding site in SGBP-B. However, the opposing, clamp-like arrangement of these residues in Bacova_04391 is clearly distinct from the planar surface arrangement of the residues that interact with XyG in SGBP-B (described below). RESULTS +357 360 XyG chemical While there is no substrate-complexed structure of Bacova_04391 available, the binding site is predicted to include W241 and Y404, which are proximal to the XyGO binding site in SGBP-B. However, the opposing, clamp-like arrangement of these residues in Bacova_04391 is clearly distinct from the planar surface arrangement of the residues that interact with XyG in SGBP-B (described below). RESULTS +364 370 SGBP-B protein While there is no substrate-complexed structure of Bacova_04391 available, the binding site is predicted to include W241 and Y404, which are proximal to the XyGO binding site in SGBP-B. However, the opposing, clamp-like arrangement of these residues in Bacova_04391 is clearly distinct from the planar surface arrangement of the residues that interact with XyG in SGBP-B (described below). RESULTS +26 32 SGBP-B protein Multimodular structure of SGBP-B (Bacova_02650). (A) Full-length structure of SGBP-B, color coded by domain as indicated. FIG +34 46 Bacova_02650 gene Multimodular structure of SGBP-B (Bacova_02650). (A) Full-length structure of SGBP-B, color coded by domain as indicated. FIG +53 64 Full-length protein_state Multimodular structure of SGBP-B (Bacova_02650). (A) Full-length structure of SGBP-B, color coded by domain as indicated. FIG +65 74 structure evidence Multimodular structure of SGBP-B (Bacova_02650). (A) Full-length structure of SGBP-B, color coded by domain as indicated. FIG +78 84 SGBP-B protein Multimodular structure of SGBP-B (Bacova_02650). (A) Full-length structure of SGBP-B, color coded by domain as indicated. FIG +0 8 Prolines residue_name Prolines between domains are indicated as spheres. FIG +3 11 omit map evidence An omit map (2σ) for XyGO2 is displayed to highlight the location of the glycan-binding site. FIG +21 26 XyGO2 chemical An omit map (2σ) for XyGO2 is displayed to highlight the location of the glycan-binding site. FIG +73 92 glycan-binding site site An omit map (2σ) for XyGO2 is displayed to highlight the location of the glycan-binding site. FIG +15 21 SGBP-B protein (B) Overlay of SGBP-B domains A, B, and C (colored as in panel A), with a C-terminal Ig-like domain of the G. stearothermophilus cyclodextrin glucanotransferase (PDB 1CYG [residues 375 to 493]) in green. (C) Cα overlay of SGBP-B (gray) and Bacova_04391 (PDB 3ORJ) (pink). FIG +30 31 A structure_element (B) Overlay of SGBP-B domains A, B, and C (colored as in panel A), with a C-terminal Ig-like domain of the G. stearothermophilus cyclodextrin glucanotransferase (PDB 1CYG [residues 375 to 493]) in green. (C) Cα overlay of SGBP-B (gray) and Bacova_04391 (PDB 3ORJ) (pink). FIG +33 34 B structure_element (B) Overlay of SGBP-B domains A, B, and C (colored as in panel A), with a C-terminal Ig-like domain of the G. stearothermophilus cyclodextrin glucanotransferase (PDB 1CYG [residues 375 to 493]) in green. (C) Cα overlay of SGBP-B (gray) and Bacova_04391 (PDB 3ORJ) (pink). FIG +40 41 C structure_element (B) Overlay of SGBP-B domains A, B, and C (colored as in panel A), with a C-terminal Ig-like domain of the G. stearothermophilus cyclodextrin glucanotransferase (PDB 1CYG [residues 375 to 493]) in green. (C) Cα overlay of SGBP-B (gray) and Bacova_04391 (PDB 3ORJ) (pink). FIG +85 99 Ig-like domain structure_element (B) Overlay of SGBP-B domains A, B, and C (colored as in panel A), with a C-terminal Ig-like domain of the G. stearothermophilus cyclodextrin glucanotransferase (PDB 1CYG [residues 375 to 493]) in green. (C) Cα overlay of SGBP-B (gray) and Bacova_04391 (PDB 3ORJ) (pink). FIG +107 128 G. stearothermophilus species (B) Overlay of SGBP-B domains A, B, and C (colored as in panel A), with a C-terminal Ig-like domain of the G. stearothermophilus cyclodextrin glucanotransferase (PDB 1CYG [residues 375 to 493]) in green. (C) Cα overlay of SGBP-B (gray) and Bacova_04391 (PDB 3ORJ) (pink). FIG +129 160 cyclodextrin glucanotransferase protein_type (B) Overlay of SGBP-B domains A, B, and C (colored as in panel A), with a C-terminal Ig-like domain of the G. stearothermophilus cyclodextrin glucanotransferase (PDB 1CYG [residues 375 to 493]) in green. (C) Cα overlay of SGBP-B (gray) and Bacova_04391 (PDB 3ORJ) (pink). FIG +181 191 375 to 493 residue_range (B) Overlay of SGBP-B domains A, B, and C (colored as in panel A), with a C-terminal Ig-like domain of the G. stearothermophilus cyclodextrin glucanotransferase (PDB 1CYG [residues 375 to 493]) in green. (C) Cα overlay of SGBP-B (gray) and Bacova_04391 (PDB 3ORJ) (pink). FIG +211 218 overlay experimental_method (B) Overlay of SGBP-B domains A, B, and C (colored as in panel A), with a C-terminal Ig-like domain of the G. stearothermophilus cyclodextrin glucanotransferase (PDB 1CYG [residues 375 to 493]) in green. (C) Cα overlay of SGBP-B (gray) and Bacova_04391 (PDB 3ORJ) (pink). FIG +222 228 SGBP-B protein (B) Overlay of SGBP-B domains A, B, and C (colored as in panel A), with a C-terminal Ig-like domain of the G. stearothermophilus cyclodextrin glucanotransferase (PDB 1CYG [residues 375 to 493]) in green. (C) Cα overlay of SGBP-B (gray) and Bacova_04391 (PDB 3ORJ) (pink). FIG +240 252 Bacova_04391 protein (B) Overlay of SGBP-B domains A, B, and C (colored as in panel A), with a C-terminal Ig-like domain of the G. stearothermophilus cyclodextrin glucanotransferase (PDB 1CYG [residues 375 to 493]) in green. (C) Cα overlay of SGBP-B (gray) and Bacova_04391 (PDB 3ORJ) (pink). FIG +13 21 omit map evidence (D) Close-up omit map for the XyGO2 ligand, contoured at 2σ. (E) Stereo view of the xyloglucan-binding site of SGBP-B, displaying all residues within 4 Å of the ligand. FIG +30 35 XyGO2 chemical (D) Close-up omit map for the XyGO2 ligand, contoured at 2σ. (E) Stereo view of the xyloglucan-binding site of SGBP-B, displaying all residues within 4 Å of the ligand. FIG +84 107 xyloglucan-binding site site (D) Close-up omit map for the XyGO2 ligand, contoured at 2σ. (E) Stereo view of the xyloglucan-binding site of SGBP-B, displaying all residues within 4 Å of the ligand. FIG +111 117 SGBP-B protein (D) Close-up omit map for the XyGO2 ligand, contoured at 2σ. (E) Stereo view of the xyloglucan-binding site of SGBP-B, displaying all residues within 4 Å of the ligand. FIG +13 20 glucose chemical The backbone glucose residues are numbered from the nonreducing end, xylose residues are shown as X1, X2, and X3, potential hydrogen-bonding interactions are shown as dashed lines, and the distance is shown in angstroms. FIG +69 75 xylose chemical The backbone glucose residues are numbered from the nonreducing end, xylose residues are shown as X1, X2, and X3, potential hydrogen-bonding interactions are shown as dashed lines, and the distance is shown in angstroms. FIG +98 100 X1 residue_name_number The backbone glucose residues are numbered from the nonreducing end, xylose residues are shown as X1, X2, and X3, potential hydrogen-bonding interactions are shown as dashed lines, and the distance is shown in angstroms. FIG +102 104 X2 residue_name_number The backbone glucose residues are numbered from the nonreducing end, xylose residues are shown as X1, X2, and X3, potential hydrogen-bonding interactions are shown as dashed lines, and the distance is shown in angstroms. FIG +110 112 X3 residue_name_number The backbone glucose residues are numbered from the nonreducing end, xylose residues are shown as X1, X2, and X3, potential hydrogen-bonding interactions are shown as dashed lines, and the distance is shown in angstroms. FIG +27 36 structure evidence Inspection of the tertiary structure indicates that domains C and D are effectively inseparable, with a contact interface of 396 Å2. RESULTS +60 61 C structure_element Inspection of the tertiary structure indicates that domains C and D are effectively inseparable, with a contact interface of 396 Å2. RESULTS +66 67 D structure_element Inspection of the tertiary structure indicates that domains C and D are effectively inseparable, with a contact interface of 396 Å2. RESULTS +8 9 A structure_element Domains A, B, and C do not pack against each other. RESULTS +11 12 B structure_element Domains A, B, and C do not pack against each other. RESULTS +18 19 C structure_element Domains A, B, and C do not pack against each other. RESULTS +14 34 five-residue linkers structure_element Moreover, the five-residue linkers between these first three domains all feature a proline as the middle residue, suggesting significant conformational rigidity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +83 90 proline residue_name Moreover, the five-residue linkers between these first three domains all feature a proline as the middle residue, suggesting significant conformational rigidity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +98 112 middle residue structure_element Moreover, the five-residue linkers between these first three domains all feature a proline as the middle residue, suggesting significant conformational rigidity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS +81 88 proline residue_name Despite the lack of sequence and structural conservation, a similarly positioned proline joins the Ig-like domains of the xylan-binding Bacova_04391 and the starch-binding proteins SusE and SusF. We speculate that this is a biologically important adaptation that serves to project the glycan binding site of these proteins far from the membrane surface. RESULTS +99 114 Ig-like domains structure_element Despite the lack of sequence and structural conservation, a similarly positioned proline joins the Ig-like domains of the xylan-binding Bacova_04391 and the starch-binding proteins SusE and SusF. We speculate that this is a biologically important adaptation that serves to project the glycan binding site of these proteins far from the membrane surface. RESULTS +136 148 Bacova_04391 protein Despite the lack of sequence and structural conservation, a similarly positioned proline joins the Ig-like domains of the xylan-binding Bacova_04391 and the starch-binding proteins SusE and SusF. We speculate that this is a biologically important adaptation that serves to project the glycan binding site of these proteins far from the membrane surface. RESULTS +157 180 starch-binding proteins protein_type Despite the lack of sequence and structural conservation, a similarly positioned proline joins the Ig-like domains of the xylan-binding Bacova_04391 and the starch-binding proteins SusE and SusF. We speculate that this is a biologically important adaptation that serves to project the glycan binding site of these proteins far from the membrane surface. RESULTS +181 185 SusE protein Despite the lack of sequence and structural conservation, a similarly positioned proline joins the Ig-like domains of the xylan-binding Bacova_04391 and the starch-binding proteins SusE and SusF. We speculate that this is a biologically important adaptation that serves to project the glycan binding site of these proteins far from the membrane surface. RESULTS +190 194 SusF protein Despite the lack of sequence and structural conservation, a similarly positioned proline joins the Ig-like domains of the xylan-binding Bacova_04391 and the starch-binding proteins SusE and SusF. We speculate that this is a biologically important adaptation that serves to project the glycan binding site of these proteins far from the membrane surface. RESULTS +285 304 glycan binding site site Despite the lack of sequence and structural conservation, a similarly positioned proline joins the Ig-like domains of the xylan-binding Bacova_04391 and the starch-binding proteins SusE and SusF. We speculate that this is a biologically important adaptation that serves to project the glycan binding site of these proteins far from the membrane surface. RESULTS +16 22 SGBP-B protein Any mobility of SGBP-B on the surface of the cell (beyond lateral diffusion within the membrane) is likely imparted by the eight-residue linker that spans the predicted lipidated Cys (C28) and the first β-strand of domain A. Other outer membrane proteins from various Sus-like systems possess a similar 10- to 20-amino-acid flexible linker between the lipidated Cys that tethers the protein to the outside the cell and the first secondary structure element. RESULTS +123 143 eight-residue linker structure_element Any mobility of SGBP-B on the surface of the cell (beyond lateral diffusion within the membrane) is likely imparted by the eight-residue linker that spans the predicted lipidated Cys (C28) and the first β-strand of domain A. Other outer membrane proteins from various Sus-like systems possess a similar 10- to 20-amino-acid flexible linker between the lipidated Cys that tethers the protein to the outside the cell and the first secondary structure element. RESULTS +169 178 lipidated protein_state Any mobility of SGBP-B on the surface of the cell (beyond lateral diffusion within the membrane) is likely imparted by the eight-residue linker that spans the predicted lipidated Cys (C28) and the first β-strand of domain A. Other outer membrane proteins from various Sus-like systems possess a similar 10- to 20-amino-acid flexible linker between the lipidated Cys that tethers the protein to the outside the cell and the first secondary structure element. RESULTS +179 182 Cys residue_name Any mobility of SGBP-B on the surface of the cell (beyond lateral diffusion within the membrane) is likely imparted by the eight-residue linker that spans the predicted lipidated Cys (C28) and the first β-strand of domain A. Other outer membrane proteins from various Sus-like systems possess a similar 10- to 20-amino-acid flexible linker between the lipidated Cys that tethers the protein to the outside the cell and the first secondary structure element. RESULTS +184 187 C28 residue_name_number Any mobility of SGBP-B on the surface of the cell (beyond lateral diffusion within the membrane) is likely imparted by the eight-residue linker that spans the predicted lipidated Cys (C28) and the first β-strand of domain A. Other outer membrane proteins from various Sus-like systems possess a similar 10- to 20-amino-acid flexible linker between the lipidated Cys that tethers the protein to the outside the cell and the first secondary structure element. RESULTS +197 211 first β-strand structure_element Any mobility of SGBP-B on the surface of the cell (beyond lateral diffusion within the membrane) is likely imparted by the eight-residue linker that spans the predicted lipidated Cys (C28) and the first β-strand of domain A. Other outer membrane proteins from various Sus-like systems possess a similar 10- to 20-amino-acid flexible linker between the lipidated Cys that tethers the protein to the outside the cell and the first secondary structure element. RESULTS +222 223 A structure_element Any mobility of SGBP-B on the surface of the cell (beyond lateral diffusion within the membrane) is likely imparted by the eight-residue linker that spans the predicted lipidated Cys (C28) and the first β-strand of domain A. Other outer membrane proteins from various Sus-like systems possess a similar 10- to 20-amino-acid flexible linker between the lipidated Cys that tethers the protein to the outside the cell and the first secondary structure element. RESULTS +231 254 outer membrane proteins protein_type Any mobility of SGBP-B on the surface of the cell (beyond lateral diffusion within the membrane) is likely imparted by the eight-residue linker that spans the predicted lipidated Cys (C28) and the first β-strand of domain A. Other outer membrane proteins from various Sus-like systems possess a similar 10- to 20-amino-acid flexible linker between the lipidated Cys that tethers the protein to the outside the cell and the first secondary structure element. RESULTS +268 284 Sus-like systems complex_assembly Any mobility of SGBP-B on the surface of the cell (beyond lateral diffusion within the membrane) is likely imparted by the eight-residue linker that spans the predicted lipidated Cys (C28) and the first β-strand of domain A. Other outer membrane proteins from various Sus-like systems possess a similar 10- to 20-amino-acid flexible linker between the lipidated Cys that tethers the protein to the outside the cell and the first secondary structure element. RESULTS +303 339 10- to 20-amino-acid flexible linker structure_element Any mobility of SGBP-B on the surface of the cell (beyond lateral diffusion within the membrane) is likely imparted by the eight-residue linker that spans the predicted lipidated Cys (C28) and the first β-strand of domain A. Other outer membrane proteins from various Sus-like systems possess a similar 10- to 20-amino-acid flexible linker between the lipidated Cys that tethers the protein to the outside the cell and the first secondary structure element. RESULTS +352 361 lipidated protein_state Any mobility of SGBP-B on the surface of the cell (beyond lateral diffusion within the membrane) is likely imparted by the eight-residue linker that spans the predicted lipidated Cys (C28) and the first β-strand of domain A. Other outer membrane proteins from various Sus-like systems possess a similar 10- to 20-amino-acid flexible linker between the lipidated Cys that tethers the protein to the outside the cell and the first secondary structure element. RESULTS +362 365 Cys residue_name Any mobility of SGBP-B on the surface of the cell (beyond lateral diffusion within the membrane) is likely imparted by the eight-residue linker that spans the predicted lipidated Cys (C28) and the first β-strand of domain A. Other outer membrane proteins from various Sus-like systems possess a similar 10- to 20-amino-acid flexible linker between the lipidated Cys that tethers the protein to the outside the cell and the first secondary structure element. RESULTS +17 40 outer membrane-anchored protein_state Analogously, the outer membrane-anchored endo-xyloglucanase BoGH5 of the XyGUL contains a 100-amino-acid, all-β-strand, N-terminal module and flexible linker that imparts conformational flexibility and distances the catalytic module from the cell surface. RESULTS +41 59 endo-xyloglucanase protein_type Analogously, the outer membrane-anchored endo-xyloglucanase BoGH5 of the XyGUL contains a 100-amino-acid, all-β-strand, N-terminal module and flexible linker that imparts conformational flexibility and distances the catalytic module from the cell surface. RESULTS +60 65 BoGH5 protein Analogously, the outer membrane-anchored endo-xyloglucanase BoGH5 of the XyGUL contains a 100-amino-acid, all-β-strand, N-terminal module and flexible linker that imparts conformational flexibility and distances the catalytic module from the cell surface. RESULTS +73 78 XyGUL gene Analogously, the outer membrane-anchored endo-xyloglucanase BoGH5 of the XyGUL contains a 100-amino-acid, all-β-strand, N-terminal module and flexible linker that imparts conformational flexibility and distances the catalytic module from the cell surface. RESULTS +90 118 100-amino-acid, all-β-strand structure_element Analogously, the outer membrane-anchored endo-xyloglucanase BoGH5 of the XyGUL contains a 100-amino-acid, all-β-strand, N-terminal module and flexible linker that imparts conformational flexibility and distances the catalytic module from the cell surface. RESULTS +120 137 N-terminal module structure_element Analogously, the outer membrane-anchored endo-xyloglucanase BoGH5 of the XyGUL contains a 100-amino-acid, all-β-strand, N-terminal module and flexible linker that imparts conformational flexibility and distances the catalytic module from the cell surface. RESULTS +142 157 flexible linker structure_element Analogously, the outer membrane-anchored endo-xyloglucanase BoGH5 of the XyGUL contains a 100-amino-acid, all-β-strand, N-terminal module and flexible linker that imparts conformational flexibility and distances the catalytic module from the cell surface. RESULTS +216 232 catalytic module structure_element Analogously, the outer membrane-anchored endo-xyloglucanase BoGH5 of the XyGUL contains a 100-amino-acid, all-β-strand, N-terminal module and flexible linker that imparts conformational flexibility and distances the catalytic module from the cell surface. RESULTS +0 3 XyG chemical XyG binds to domain D of SGBP-B at the concave interface of the top β-sheet, with binding mediated by loops connecting the β-strands. RESULTS +4 12 binds to protein_state XyG binds to domain D of SGBP-B at the concave interface of the top β-sheet, with binding mediated by loops connecting the β-strands. RESULTS +20 21 D structure_element XyG binds to domain D of SGBP-B at the concave interface of the top β-sheet, with binding mediated by loops connecting the β-strands. RESULTS +25 31 SGBP-B protein XyG binds to domain D of SGBP-B at the concave interface of the top β-sheet, with binding mediated by loops connecting the β-strands. RESULTS +39 56 concave interface site XyG binds to domain D of SGBP-B at the concave interface of the top β-sheet, with binding mediated by loops connecting the β-strands. RESULTS +68 75 β-sheet structure_element XyG binds to domain D of SGBP-B at the concave interface of the top β-sheet, with binding mediated by loops connecting the β-strands. RESULTS +102 107 loops structure_element XyG binds to domain D of SGBP-B at the concave interface of the top β-sheet, with binding mediated by loops connecting the β-strands. RESULTS +123 132 β-strands structure_element XyG binds to domain D of SGBP-B at the concave interface of the top β-sheet, with binding mediated by loops connecting the β-strands. RESULTS +4 12 glucosyl chemical Six glucosyl residues, comprising the main chain, and three branching xylosyl residues of XyGO2 can be modeled in the density (Fig. 5D; cf. RESULTS +70 77 xylosyl chemical Six glucosyl residues, comprising the main chain, and three branching xylosyl residues of XyGO2 can be modeled in the density (Fig. 5D; cf. RESULTS +90 95 XyGO2 chemical Six glucosyl residues, comprising the main chain, and three branching xylosyl residues of XyGO2 can be modeled in the density (Fig. 5D; cf. RESULTS +118 125 density evidence Six glucosyl residues, comprising the main chain, and three branching xylosyl residues of XyGO2 can be modeled in the density (Fig. 5D; cf. RESULTS +82 119 cello- and xylogluco-oligosaccharides chemical The backbone is flat, with less of the “twisted-ribbon” geometry observed in some cello- and xylogluco-oligosaccharides. RESULTS +4 21 aromatic platform site The aromatic platform created by W330, W364, and Y363 spans four glucosyl residues, compared to the longer platform of SGBP-A, which supports six glucosyl residues (Fig. 5E). RESULTS +33 37 W330 residue_name_number The aromatic platform created by W330, W364, and Y363 spans four glucosyl residues, compared to the longer platform of SGBP-A, which supports six glucosyl residues (Fig. 5E). RESULTS +39 43 W364 residue_name_number The aromatic platform created by W330, W364, and Y363 spans four glucosyl residues, compared to the longer platform of SGBP-A, which supports six glucosyl residues (Fig. 5E). RESULTS +49 53 Y363 residue_name_number The aromatic platform created by W330, W364, and Y363 spans four glucosyl residues, compared to the longer platform of SGBP-A, which supports six glucosyl residues (Fig. 5E). RESULTS +65 73 glucosyl chemical The aromatic platform created by W330, W364, and Y363 spans four glucosyl residues, compared to the longer platform of SGBP-A, which supports six glucosyl residues (Fig. 5E). RESULTS +100 106 longer protein_state The aromatic platform created by W330, W364, and Y363 spans four glucosyl residues, compared to the longer platform of SGBP-A, which supports six glucosyl residues (Fig. 5E). RESULTS +107 115 platform site The aromatic platform created by W330, W364, and Y363 spans four glucosyl residues, compared to the longer platform of SGBP-A, which supports six glucosyl residues (Fig. 5E). RESULTS +119 125 SGBP-A protein The aromatic platform created by W330, W364, and Y363 spans four glucosyl residues, compared to the longer platform of SGBP-A, which supports six glucosyl residues (Fig. 5E). RESULTS +146 154 glucosyl chemical The aromatic platform created by W330, W364, and Y363 spans four glucosyl residues, compared to the longer platform of SGBP-A, which supports six glucosyl residues (Fig. 5E). RESULTS +4 9 Y363A mutant The Y363A site-directed mutant of SGBP-B displays a 20-fold decrease in the Ka for XyG, while the W364A mutant lacks XyG binding (Table 3; see Fig. S6 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +10 30 site-directed mutant experimental_method The Y363A site-directed mutant of SGBP-B displays a 20-fold decrease in the Ka for XyG, while the W364A mutant lacks XyG binding (Table 3; see Fig. S6 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +34 40 SGBP-B protein The Y363A site-directed mutant of SGBP-B displays a 20-fold decrease in the Ka for XyG, while the W364A mutant lacks XyG binding (Table 3; see Fig. S6 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +76 78 Ka evidence The Y363A site-directed mutant of SGBP-B displays a 20-fold decrease in the Ka for XyG, while the W364A mutant lacks XyG binding (Table 3; see Fig. S6 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +83 86 XyG chemical The Y363A site-directed mutant of SGBP-B displays a 20-fold decrease in the Ka for XyG, while the W364A mutant lacks XyG binding (Table 3; see Fig. S6 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +98 103 W364A mutant The Y363A site-directed mutant of SGBP-B displays a 20-fold decrease in the Ka for XyG, while the W364A mutant lacks XyG binding (Table 3; see Fig. S6 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +104 110 mutant protein_state The Y363A site-directed mutant of SGBP-B displays a 20-fold decrease in the Ka for XyG, while the W364A mutant lacks XyG binding (Table 3; see Fig. S6 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +111 128 lacks XyG binding protein_state The Y363A site-directed mutant of SGBP-B displays a 20-fold decrease in the Ka for XyG, while the W364A mutant lacks XyG binding (Table 3; see Fig. S6 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +61 69 β-glucan chemical There are no additional contacts between the protein and the β-glucan backbone and surprisingly few interactions with the side-chain xylosyl residues, despite that fact that ITC data demonstrate that SGBP-B does not measurably bind the cellohexaose (Table 1). RESULTS +133 140 xylosyl chemical There are no additional contacts between the protein and the β-glucan backbone and surprisingly few interactions with the side-chain xylosyl residues, despite that fact that ITC data demonstrate that SGBP-B does not measurably bind the cellohexaose (Table 1). RESULTS +174 177 ITC experimental_method There are no additional contacts between the protein and the β-glucan backbone and surprisingly few interactions with the side-chain xylosyl residues, despite that fact that ITC data demonstrate that SGBP-B does not measurably bind the cellohexaose (Table 1). RESULTS +200 206 SGBP-B protein There are no additional contacts between the protein and the β-glucan backbone and surprisingly few interactions with the side-chain xylosyl residues, despite that fact that ITC data demonstrate that SGBP-B does not measurably bind the cellohexaose (Table 1). RESULTS +236 248 cellohexaose chemical There are no additional contacts between the protein and the β-glucan backbone and surprisingly few interactions with the side-chain xylosyl residues, despite that fact that ITC data demonstrate that SGBP-B does not measurably bind the cellohexaose (Table 1). RESULTS +0 4 F414 residue_name_number F414 stacks with the xylosyl residue of Glc3, while Q407 is positioned for hydrogen bonding with the O4 of xylosyl residue Xyl1. RESULTS +21 28 xylosyl chemical F414 stacks with the xylosyl residue of Glc3, while Q407 is positioned for hydrogen bonding with the O4 of xylosyl residue Xyl1. RESULTS +40 44 Glc3 residue_name_number F414 stacks with the xylosyl residue of Glc3, while Q407 is positioned for hydrogen bonding with the O4 of xylosyl residue Xyl1. RESULTS +52 56 Q407 residue_name_number F414 stacks with the xylosyl residue of Glc3, while Q407 is positioned for hydrogen bonding with the O4 of xylosyl residue Xyl1. RESULTS +107 114 xylosyl chemical F414 stacks with the xylosyl residue of Glc3, while Q407 is positioned for hydrogen bonding with the O4 of xylosyl residue Xyl1. RESULTS +123 127 Xyl1 residue_name_number F414 stacks with the xylosyl residue of Glc3, while Q407 is positioned for hydrogen bonding with the O4 of xylosyl residue Xyl1. RESULTS +17 22 F414A mutant Surprisingly, an F414A mutant of SGBP-B displays only a mild 3-fold decrease in the Ka value for XyG, again suggesting that glycan recognition is primarily mediated via contact with the β-glucan backbone (Table 3; see Fig. S6). RESULTS +23 29 mutant protein_state Surprisingly, an F414A mutant of SGBP-B displays only a mild 3-fold decrease in the Ka value for XyG, again suggesting that glycan recognition is primarily mediated via contact with the β-glucan backbone (Table 3; see Fig. S6). RESULTS +33 39 SGBP-B protein Surprisingly, an F414A mutant of SGBP-B displays only a mild 3-fold decrease in the Ka value for XyG, again suggesting that glycan recognition is primarily mediated via contact with the β-glucan backbone (Table 3; see Fig. S6). RESULTS +84 86 Ka evidence Surprisingly, an F414A mutant of SGBP-B displays only a mild 3-fold decrease in the Ka value for XyG, again suggesting that glycan recognition is primarily mediated via contact with the β-glucan backbone (Table 3; see Fig. S6). RESULTS +97 100 XyG chemical Surprisingly, an F414A mutant of SGBP-B displays only a mild 3-fold decrease in the Ka value for XyG, again suggesting that glycan recognition is primarily mediated via contact with the β-glucan backbone (Table 3; see Fig. S6). RESULTS +124 130 glycan chemical Surprisingly, an F414A mutant of SGBP-B displays only a mild 3-fold decrease in the Ka value for XyG, again suggesting that glycan recognition is primarily mediated via contact with the β-glucan backbone (Table 3; see Fig. S6). RESULTS +11 19 residues structure_element Additional residues surrounding the binding site, including Y369 and E412, may contribute to the recognition of more highly decorated XyG, but precisely how this is mediated is presently unclear. RESULTS +36 48 binding site site Additional residues surrounding the binding site, including Y369 and E412, may contribute to the recognition of more highly decorated XyG, but precisely how this is mediated is presently unclear. RESULTS +60 64 Y369 residue_name_number Additional residues surrounding the binding site, including Y369 and E412, may contribute to the recognition of more highly decorated XyG, but precisely how this is mediated is presently unclear. RESULTS +69 73 E412 residue_name_number Additional residues surrounding the binding site, including Y369 and E412, may contribute to the recognition of more highly decorated XyG, but precisely how this is mediated is presently unclear. RESULTS +134 137 XyG chemical Additional residues surrounding the binding site, including Y369 and E412, may contribute to the recognition of more highly decorated XyG, but precisely how this is mediated is presently unclear. RESULTS +50 56 SGBP-B protein Hoping to achieve a higher-resolution view of the SGBP-B–xyloglucan interaction, we solved the crystal structure of the fused CD domains in complex with XyGO2 (1.57 Å, Rwork = 15.6%, Rfree = 17.1%, residues 230 to 489) (Table 2). RESULTS +57 67 xyloglucan chemical Hoping to achieve a higher-resolution view of the SGBP-B–xyloglucan interaction, we solved the crystal structure of the fused CD domains in complex with XyGO2 (1.57 Å, Rwork = 15.6%, Rfree = 17.1%, residues 230 to 489) (Table 2). RESULTS +84 90 solved experimental_method Hoping to achieve a higher-resolution view of the SGBP-B–xyloglucan interaction, we solved the crystal structure of the fused CD domains in complex with XyGO2 (1.57 Å, Rwork = 15.6%, Rfree = 17.1%, residues 230 to 489) (Table 2). RESULTS +95 112 crystal structure evidence Hoping to achieve a higher-resolution view of the SGBP-B–xyloglucan interaction, we solved the crystal structure of the fused CD domains in complex with XyGO2 (1.57 Å, Rwork = 15.6%, Rfree = 17.1%, residues 230 to 489) (Table 2). RESULTS +120 136 fused CD domains mutant Hoping to achieve a higher-resolution view of the SGBP-B–xyloglucan interaction, we solved the crystal structure of the fused CD domains in complex with XyGO2 (1.57 Å, Rwork = 15.6%, Rfree = 17.1%, residues 230 to 489) (Table 2). RESULTS +137 152 in complex with protein_state Hoping to achieve a higher-resolution view of the SGBP-B–xyloglucan interaction, we solved the crystal structure of the fused CD domains in complex with XyGO2 (1.57 Å, Rwork = 15.6%, Rfree = 17.1%, residues 230 to 489) (Table 2). RESULTS +153 158 XyGO2 chemical Hoping to achieve a higher-resolution view of the SGBP-B–xyloglucan interaction, we solved the crystal structure of the fused CD domains in complex with XyGO2 (1.57 Å, Rwork = 15.6%, Rfree = 17.1%, residues 230 to 489) (Table 2). RESULTS +168 173 Rwork evidence Hoping to achieve a higher-resolution view of the SGBP-B–xyloglucan interaction, we solved the crystal structure of the fused CD domains in complex with XyGO2 (1.57 Å, Rwork = 15.6%, Rfree = 17.1%, residues 230 to 489) (Table 2). RESULTS +183 188 Rfree evidence Hoping to achieve a higher-resolution view of the SGBP-B–xyloglucan interaction, we solved the crystal structure of the fused CD domains in complex with XyGO2 (1.57 Å, Rwork = 15.6%, Rfree = 17.1%, residues 230 to 489) (Table 2). RESULTS +207 217 230 to 489 residue_range Hoping to achieve a higher-resolution view of the SGBP-B–xyloglucan interaction, we solved the crystal structure of the fused CD domains in complex with XyGO2 (1.57 Å, Rwork = 15.6%, Rfree = 17.1%, residues 230 to 489) (Table 2). RESULTS +4 14 CD domains structure_element The CD domains of the truncated and full-length proteins superimpose with a 0.4-Å RMSD of the Cα backbone, with no differences in the position of any of the glycan-binding residues (see Fig. S7A in the supplemental material). RESULTS +22 31 truncated protein_state The CD domains of the truncated and full-length proteins superimpose with a 0.4-Å RMSD of the Cα backbone, with no differences in the position of any of the glycan-binding residues (see Fig. S7A in the supplemental material). RESULTS +36 47 full-length protein_state The CD domains of the truncated and full-length proteins superimpose with a 0.4-Å RMSD of the Cα backbone, with no differences in the position of any of the glycan-binding residues (see Fig. S7A in the supplemental material). RESULTS +57 68 superimpose experimental_method The CD domains of the truncated and full-length proteins superimpose with a 0.4-Å RMSD of the Cα backbone, with no differences in the position of any of the glycan-binding residues (see Fig. S7A in the supplemental material). RESULTS +82 86 RMSD evidence The CD domains of the truncated and full-length proteins superimpose with a 0.4-Å RMSD of the Cα backbone, with no differences in the position of any of the glycan-binding residues (see Fig. S7A in the supplemental material). RESULTS +157 180 glycan-binding residues site The CD domains of the truncated and full-length proteins superimpose with a 0.4-Å RMSD of the Cα backbone, with no differences in the position of any of the glycan-binding residues (see Fig. S7A in the supplemental material). RESULTS +6 13 density evidence While density is observed for XyGO2, the ligand could not be unambiguously modeled into this density to achieve a reasonable fit between the X-ray data and the known stereochemistry of the sugar (see Fig. S7B and C). RESULTS +30 35 XyGO2 chemical While density is observed for XyGO2, the ligand could not be unambiguously modeled into this density to achieve a reasonable fit between the X-ray data and the known stereochemistry of the sugar (see Fig. S7B and C). RESULTS +93 100 density evidence While density is observed for XyGO2, the ligand could not be unambiguously modeled into this density to achieve a reasonable fit between the X-ray data and the known stereochemistry of the sugar (see Fig. S7B and C). RESULTS +141 151 X-ray data evidence While density is observed for XyGO2, the ligand could not be unambiguously modeled into this density to achieve a reasonable fit between the X-ray data and the known stereochemistry of the sugar (see Fig. S7B and C). RESULTS +48 66 crystal structures evidence While this may occur for a number of reasons in crystal structures, it is likely that the poor ligand density even at higher resolution is due to movement or multiple orientations of the sugar averaged throughout the lattice. RESULTS +187 192 sugar chemical While this may occur for a number of reasons in crystal structures, it is likely that the poor ligand density even at higher resolution is due to movement or multiple orientations of the sugar averaged throughout the lattice. RESULTS +0 6 SGBP-A protein SGBP-A and SGBP-B have distinct, coordinated functions in vivo. RESULTS +11 17 SGBP-B protein SGBP-A and SGBP-B have distinct, coordinated functions in vivo. RESULTS +22 28 glycan chemical The similarity of the glycan specificity of SGBP-A and SGBP-B presents an intriguing conundrum regarding their individual roles in XyG utilization by B. ovatus. RESULTS +44 50 SGBP-A protein The similarity of the glycan specificity of SGBP-A and SGBP-B presents an intriguing conundrum regarding their individual roles in XyG utilization by B. ovatus. RESULTS +55 61 SGBP-B protein The similarity of the glycan specificity of SGBP-A and SGBP-B presents an intriguing conundrum regarding their individual roles in XyG utilization by B. ovatus. RESULTS +131 134 XyG chemical The similarity of the glycan specificity of SGBP-A and SGBP-B presents an intriguing conundrum regarding their individual roles in XyG utilization by B. ovatus. RESULTS +150 159 B. ovatus species The similarity of the glycan specificity of SGBP-A and SGBP-B presents an intriguing conundrum regarding their individual roles in XyG utilization by B. ovatus. RESULTS +32 38 SGBP-A protein To disentangle the functions of SGBP-A and SGBP-B in XyG recognition and uptake, we created individual in-frame deletion and complementation mutant strains of B. ovatus. RESULTS +43 49 SGBP-B protein To disentangle the functions of SGBP-A and SGBP-B in XyG recognition and uptake, we created individual in-frame deletion and complementation mutant strains of B. ovatus. RESULTS +53 56 XyG chemical To disentangle the functions of SGBP-A and SGBP-B in XyG recognition and uptake, we created individual in-frame deletion and complementation mutant strains of B. ovatus. RESULTS +103 147 in-frame deletion and complementation mutant experimental_method To disentangle the functions of SGBP-A and SGBP-B in XyG recognition and uptake, we created individual in-frame deletion and complementation mutant strains of B. ovatus. RESULTS +159 168 B. ovatus species To disentangle the functions of SGBP-A and SGBP-B in XyG recognition and uptake, we created individual in-frame deletion and complementation mutant strains of B. ovatus. RESULTS +9 27 growth experiments experimental_method In these growth experiments, overnight cultures of strains grown on minimal medium plus glucose were back-diluted 1:100-fold into minimal medium containing 5 mg/ml of the reported carbohydrate. RESULTS +88 95 glucose chemical In these growth experiments, overnight cultures of strains grown on minimal medium plus glucose were back-diluted 1:100-fold into minimal medium containing 5 mg/ml of the reported carbohydrate. RESULTS +180 192 carbohydrate chemical In these growth experiments, overnight cultures of strains grown on minimal medium plus glucose were back-diluted 1:100-fold into minimal medium containing 5 mg/ml of the reported carbohydrate. RESULTS +10 17 glucose chemical Growth on glucose displayed the shortest lag time for each strain, and so lag times were normalized for each carbohydrate by subtracting the lag time of that strain in glucose (Fig. 6; see Fig. S8 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +41 49 lag time evidence Growth on glucose displayed the shortest lag time for each strain, and so lag times were normalized for each carbohydrate by subtracting the lag time of that strain in glucose (Fig. 6; see Fig. S8 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +74 83 lag times evidence Growth on glucose displayed the shortest lag time for each strain, and so lag times were normalized for each carbohydrate by subtracting the lag time of that strain in glucose (Fig. 6; see Fig. S8 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +109 121 carbohydrate chemical Growth on glucose displayed the shortest lag time for each strain, and so lag times were normalized for each carbohydrate by subtracting the lag time of that strain in glucose (Fig. 6; see Fig. S8 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +141 149 lag time evidence Growth on glucose displayed the shortest lag time for each strain, and so lag times were normalized for each carbohydrate by subtracting the lag time of that strain in glucose (Fig. 6; see Fig. S8 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +168 175 glucose chemical Growth on glucose displayed the shortest lag time for each strain, and so lag times were normalized for each carbohydrate by subtracting the lag time of that strain in glucose (Fig. 6; see Fig. S8 in the supplemental material). RESULTS +29 34 XyGUL gene A strain in which the entire XyGUL is deleted displays a lag of 24.5 h during growth on glucose compared to the isogenic parental wild-type (WT) Δtdk strain, for which exponential growth lags for 19.8 h (see Fig. S8D). RESULTS +38 45 deleted experimental_method A strain in which the entire XyGUL is deleted displays a lag of 24.5 h during growth on glucose compared to the isogenic parental wild-type (WT) Δtdk strain, for which exponential growth lags for 19.8 h (see Fig. S8D). RESULTS +57 60 lag evidence A strain in which the entire XyGUL is deleted displays a lag of 24.5 h during growth on glucose compared to the isogenic parental wild-type (WT) Δtdk strain, for which exponential growth lags for 19.8 h (see Fig. S8D). RESULTS +88 95 glucose chemical A strain in which the entire XyGUL is deleted displays a lag of 24.5 h during growth on glucose compared to the isogenic parental wild-type (WT) Δtdk strain, for which exponential growth lags for 19.8 h (see Fig. S8D). RESULTS +130 139 wild-type protein_state A strain in which the entire XyGUL is deleted displays a lag of 24.5 h during growth on glucose compared to the isogenic parental wild-type (WT) Δtdk strain, for which exponential growth lags for 19.8 h (see Fig. S8D). RESULTS +141 143 WT protein_state A strain in which the entire XyGUL is deleted displays a lag of 24.5 h during growth on glucose compared to the isogenic parental wild-type (WT) Δtdk strain, for which exponential growth lags for 19.8 h (see Fig. S8D). RESULTS +145 149 Δtdk mutant A strain in which the entire XyGUL is deleted displays a lag of 24.5 h during growth on glucose compared to the isogenic parental wild-type (WT) Δtdk strain, for which exponential growth lags for 19.8 h (see Fig. S8D). RESULTS +187 191 lags evidence A strain in which the entire XyGUL is deleted displays a lag of 24.5 h during growth on glucose compared to the isogenic parental wild-type (WT) Δtdk strain, for which exponential growth lags for 19.8 h (see Fig. S8D). RESULTS +151 158 glucose chemical It is unknown whether this is because cultures were not normalized by the starting optical density (OD) or viable cells or reflects a minor defect for glucose utilization. RESULTS +91 98 glucose chemical The former seems more likely as the growth rates are nearly identical for these strains on glucose and xylose. RESULTS +103 109 xylose chemical The former seems more likely as the growth rates are nearly identical for these strains on glucose and xylose. RESULTS +4 10 ΔXyGUL mutant The ΔXyGUL and WT Δtdk strains display normalized lag times on xylose within experimental error, and curiously some of the mutant and complemented strains display a nominally shorter lag time on xylose than the WT Δtdk strain. RESULTS +15 17 WT protein_state The ΔXyGUL and WT Δtdk strains display normalized lag times on xylose within experimental error, and curiously some of the mutant and complemented strains display a nominally shorter lag time on xylose than the WT Δtdk strain. RESULTS +18 22 Δtdk mutant The ΔXyGUL and WT Δtdk strains display normalized lag times on xylose within experimental error, and curiously some of the mutant and complemented strains display a nominally shorter lag time on xylose than the WT Δtdk strain. RESULTS +50 59 lag times evidence The ΔXyGUL and WT Δtdk strains display normalized lag times on xylose within experimental error, and curiously some of the mutant and complemented strains display a nominally shorter lag time on xylose than the WT Δtdk strain. RESULTS +63 69 xylose chemical The ΔXyGUL and WT Δtdk strains display normalized lag times on xylose within experimental error, and curiously some of the mutant and complemented strains display a nominally shorter lag time on xylose than the WT Δtdk strain. RESULTS +183 191 lag time evidence The ΔXyGUL and WT Δtdk strains display normalized lag times on xylose within experimental error, and curiously some of the mutant and complemented strains display a nominally shorter lag time on xylose than the WT Δtdk strain. RESULTS +195 201 xylose chemical The ΔXyGUL and WT Δtdk strains display normalized lag times on xylose within experimental error, and curiously some of the mutant and complemented strains display a nominally shorter lag time on xylose than the WT Δtdk strain. RESULTS +211 213 WT protein_state The ΔXyGUL and WT Δtdk strains display normalized lag times on xylose within experimental error, and curiously some of the mutant and complemented strains display a nominally shorter lag time on xylose than the WT Δtdk strain. RESULTS +214 218 Δtdk mutant The ΔXyGUL and WT Δtdk strains display normalized lag times on xylose within experimental error, and curiously some of the mutant and complemented strains display a nominally shorter lag time on xylose than the WT Δtdk strain. RESULTS +0 15 Complementation experimental_method Complementation of the ΔSGBP-A strain (ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A) restores growth to wild-type rates on xyloglucan and XyGO1, yet the calculated rate of the complemented strain is ~72% that of the WT Δtdk strain on XyGO2; similar results were obtained for the SGBP-B complemented strain despite the fact that the growth curves do not appear much different (see Fig. S8C and F). RESULTS +23 30 ΔSGBP-A mutant Complementation of the ΔSGBP-A strain (ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A) restores growth to wild-type rates on xyloglucan and XyGO1, yet the calculated rate of the complemented strain is ~72% that of the WT Δtdk strain on XyGO2; similar results were obtained for the SGBP-B complemented strain despite the fact that the growth curves do not appear much different (see Fig. S8C and F). RESULTS +39 46 ΔSGBP-A mutant Complementation of the ΔSGBP-A strain (ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A) restores growth to wild-type rates on xyloglucan and XyGO1, yet the calculated rate of the complemented strain is ~72% that of the WT Δtdk strain on XyGO2; similar results were obtained for the SGBP-B complemented strain despite the fact that the growth curves do not appear much different (see Fig. S8C and F). RESULTS +48 54 SGBP-A protein Complementation of the ΔSGBP-A strain (ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A) restores growth to wild-type rates on xyloglucan and XyGO1, yet the calculated rate of the complemented strain is ~72% that of the WT Δtdk strain on XyGO2; similar results were obtained for the SGBP-B complemented strain despite the fact that the growth curves do not appear much different (see Fig. S8C and F). RESULTS +75 84 wild-type protein_state Complementation of the ΔSGBP-A strain (ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A) restores growth to wild-type rates on xyloglucan and XyGO1, yet the calculated rate of the complemented strain is ~72% that of the WT Δtdk strain on XyGO2; similar results were obtained for the SGBP-B complemented strain despite the fact that the growth curves do not appear much different (see Fig. S8C and F). RESULTS +94 104 xyloglucan chemical Complementation of the ΔSGBP-A strain (ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A) restores growth to wild-type rates on xyloglucan and XyGO1, yet the calculated rate of the complemented strain is ~72% that of the WT Δtdk strain on XyGO2; similar results were obtained for the SGBP-B complemented strain despite the fact that the growth curves do not appear much different (see Fig. S8C and F). RESULTS +109 114 XyGO1 chemical Complementation of the ΔSGBP-A strain (ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A) restores growth to wild-type rates on xyloglucan and XyGO1, yet the calculated rate of the complemented strain is ~72% that of the WT Δtdk strain on XyGO2; similar results were obtained for the SGBP-B complemented strain despite the fact that the growth curves do not appear much different (see Fig. S8C and F). RESULTS +187 189 WT protein_state Complementation of the ΔSGBP-A strain (ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A) restores growth to wild-type rates on xyloglucan and XyGO1, yet the calculated rate of the complemented strain is ~72% that of the WT Δtdk strain on XyGO2; similar results were obtained for the SGBP-B complemented strain despite the fact that the growth curves do not appear much different (see Fig. S8C and F). RESULTS +190 194 Δtdk mutant Complementation of the ΔSGBP-A strain (ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A) restores growth to wild-type rates on xyloglucan and XyGO1, yet the calculated rate of the complemented strain is ~72% that of the WT Δtdk strain on XyGO2; similar results were obtained for the SGBP-B complemented strain despite the fact that the growth curves do not appear much different (see Fig. S8C and F). RESULTS +205 210 XyGO2 chemical Complementation of the ΔSGBP-A strain (ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A) restores growth to wild-type rates on xyloglucan and XyGO1, yet the calculated rate of the complemented strain is ~72% that of the WT Δtdk strain on XyGO2; similar results were obtained for the SGBP-B complemented strain despite the fact that the growth curves do not appear much different (see Fig. S8C and F). RESULTS +250 256 SGBP-B protein Complementation of the ΔSGBP-A strain (ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A) restores growth to wild-type rates on xyloglucan and XyGO1, yet the calculated rate of the complemented strain is ~72% that of the WT Δtdk strain on XyGO2; similar results were obtained for the SGBP-B complemented strain despite the fact that the growth curves do not appear much different (see Fig. S8C and F). RESULTS +35 40 XyGO2 chemical The reason for this observation on XyGO2 is unclear, as the ΔSGBP-B mutant does not have a significantly different growth rate from the WT on XyGO2. RESULTS +60 67 ΔSGBP-B mutant The reason for this observation on XyGO2 is unclear, as the ΔSGBP-B mutant does not have a significantly different growth rate from the WT on XyGO2. RESULTS +68 74 mutant protein_state The reason for this observation on XyGO2 is unclear, as the ΔSGBP-B mutant does not have a significantly different growth rate from the WT on XyGO2. RESULTS +136 138 WT protein_state The reason for this observation on XyGO2 is unclear, as the ΔSGBP-B mutant does not have a significantly different growth rate from the WT on XyGO2. RESULTS +142 147 XyGO2 chemical The reason for this observation on XyGO2 is unclear, as the ΔSGBP-B mutant does not have a significantly different growth rate from the WT on XyGO2. RESULTS +17 22 XyGUL gene Growth of select XyGUL mutants on xyloglucan and oligosaccharides. FIG +34 44 xyloglucan chemical Growth of select XyGUL mutants on xyloglucan and oligosaccharides. FIG +49 65 oligosaccharides chemical Growth of select XyGUL mutants on xyloglucan and oligosaccharides. FIG +0 9 B. ovatus species B. ovatus mutants were created in a thymidine kinase deletion (Δtdk) mutant as described previously. FIG +36 61 thymidine kinase deletion mutant B. ovatus mutants were created in a thymidine kinase deletion (Δtdk) mutant as described previously. FIG +63 67 Δtdk mutant B. ovatus mutants were created in a thymidine kinase deletion (Δtdk) mutant as described previously. FIG +0 7 SGBP-A* mutant SGBP-A* denotes the Bacova_02651 (W82A W283A W306A) allele, and the GH9 gene is Bacova_02649. FIG +20 32 Bacova_02651 gene SGBP-A* denotes the Bacova_02651 (W82A W283A W306A) allele, and the GH9 gene is Bacova_02649. FIG +34 38 W82A mutant SGBP-A* denotes the Bacova_02651 (W82A W283A W306A) allele, and the GH9 gene is Bacova_02649. FIG +39 44 W283A mutant SGBP-A* denotes the Bacova_02651 (W82A W283A W306A) allele, and the GH9 gene is Bacova_02649. FIG +45 50 W306A mutant SGBP-A* denotes the Bacova_02651 (W82A W283A W306A) allele, and the GH9 gene is Bacova_02649. FIG +68 71 GH9 protein SGBP-A* denotes the Bacova_02651 (W82A W283A W306A) allele, and the GH9 gene is Bacova_02649. FIG +80 92 Bacova_02649 gene SGBP-A* denotes the Bacova_02651 (W82A W283A W306A) allele, and the GH9 gene is Bacova_02649. FIG +63 66 XyG chemical Growth was measured over time in minimal medium containing (A) XyG, (B) XyGO2, (C) XyGO1, (D) glucose, and (E) xylose. FIG +72 77 XyGO2 chemical Growth was measured over time in minimal medium containing (A) XyG, (B) XyGO2, (C) XyGO1, (D) glucose, and (E) xylose. FIG +83 88 XyGO1 chemical Growth was measured over time in minimal medium containing (A) XyG, (B) XyGO2, (C) XyGO1, (D) glucose, and (E) xylose. FIG +94 101 glucose chemical Growth was measured over time in minimal medium containing (A) XyG, (B) XyGO2, (C) XyGO1, (D) glucose, and (E) xylose. FIG +111 117 xylose chemical Growth was measured over time in minimal medium containing (A) XyG, (B) XyGO2, (C) XyGO1, (D) glucose, and (E) xylose. FIG +115 123 lag time evidence In panel F, the growth rate of each strain on the five carbon sources is displayed, and in panel G, the normalized lag time of each culture, relative to its growth on glucose, is displayed. FIG +167 174 glucose chemical In panel F, the growth rate of each strain on the five carbon sources is displayed, and in panel G, the normalized lag time of each culture, relative to its growth on glucose, is displayed. FIG +79 81 WT protein_state Solid bars indicate conditions that are not statistically significant from the WT Δtdk cultures grown on the indicated carbohydrate, while open bars indicate a P value of <0.005 compared to the WT Δtdk strain. FIG +82 86 Δtdk mutant Solid bars indicate conditions that are not statistically significant from the WT Δtdk cultures grown on the indicated carbohydrate, while open bars indicate a P value of <0.005 compared to the WT Δtdk strain. FIG +119 131 carbohydrate chemical Solid bars indicate conditions that are not statistically significant from the WT Δtdk cultures grown on the indicated carbohydrate, while open bars indicate a P value of <0.005 compared to the WT Δtdk strain. FIG +194 196 WT protein_state Solid bars indicate conditions that are not statistically significant from the WT Δtdk cultures grown on the indicated carbohydrate, while open bars indicate a P value of <0.005 compared to the WT Δtdk strain. FIG +197 201 Δtdk mutant Solid bars indicate conditions that are not statistically significant from the WT Δtdk cultures grown on the indicated carbohydrate, while open bars indicate a P value of <0.005 compared to the WT Δtdk strain. FIG +184 191 ΔSGBP-A mutant Conditions denoted by the same letter (b, c, or d) are not statistically significant from each other but are significantly different from the condition labeled “a.” Complementation of ΔSGBP-A and ΔSBGP-B was performed by allelic exchange of the wild-type genes back into the genome for expression via the native promoter: these growth curves, quantified rates and lag times are displayed in Fig. S8 in the supplemental material. FIG +196 203 ΔSBGP-B mutant Conditions denoted by the same letter (b, c, or d) are not statistically significant from each other but are significantly different from the condition labeled “a.” Complementation of ΔSGBP-A and ΔSBGP-B was performed by allelic exchange of the wild-type genes back into the genome for expression via the native promoter: these growth curves, quantified rates and lag times are displayed in Fig. S8 in the supplemental material. FIG +245 254 wild-type protein_state Conditions denoted by the same letter (b, c, or d) are not statistically significant from each other but are significantly different from the condition labeled “a.” Complementation of ΔSGBP-A and ΔSBGP-B was performed by allelic exchange of the wild-type genes back into the genome for expression via the native promoter: these growth curves, quantified rates and lag times are displayed in Fig. S8 in the supplemental material. FIG +364 373 lag times evidence Conditions denoted by the same letter (b, c, or d) are not statistically significant from each other but are significantly different from the condition labeled “a.” Complementation of ΔSGBP-A and ΔSBGP-B was performed by allelic exchange of the wild-type genes back into the genome for expression via the native promoter: these growth curves, quantified rates and lag times are displayed in Fig. S8 in the supplemental material. FIG +4 11 ΔSGBP-A mutant The ΔSGBP-A (ΔBacova_02651) strain (cf. RESULTS +13 26 ΔBacova_02651 mutant The ΔSGBP-A (ΔBacova_02651) strain (cf. RESULTS +47 50 XyG chemical Fig. 1B) was completely incapable of growth on XyG, XyGO1, and XyGO2, indicating that SGBP-A is essential for XyG utilization (Fig. 6). RESULTS +52 57 XyGO1 chemical Fig. 1B) was completely incapable of growth on XyG, XyGO1, and XyGO2, indicating that SGBP-A is essential for XyG utilization (Fig. 6). RESULTS +63 68 XyGO2 chemical Fig. 1B) was completely incapable of growth on XyG, XyGO1, and XyGO2, indicating that SGBP-A is essential for XyG utilization (Fig. 6). RESULTS +86 92 SGBP-A protein Fig. 1B) was completely incapable of growth on XyG, XyGO1, and XyGO2, indicating that SGBP-A is essential for XyG utilization (Fig. 6). RESULTS +110 113 XyG chemical Fig. 1B) was completely incapable of growth on XyG, XyGO1, and XyGO2, indicating that SGBP-A is essential for XyG utilization (Fig. 6). RESULTS +56 59 Sus complex_assembly This result mirrors our previous data for the canonical Sus of B. thetaiotaomicron, which revealed that a homologous ΔsusD mutant is unable to grow on starch or malto-oligosaccharides, despite normal cell surface expression of all other PUL-encoded proteins. RESULTS +63 82 B. thetaiotaomicron species This result mirrors our previous data for the canonical Sus of B. thetaiotaomicron, which revealed that a homologous ΔsusD mutant is unable to grow on starch or malto-oligosaccharides, despite normal cell surface expression of all other PUL-encoded proteins. RESULTS +117 122 ΔsusD mutant This result mirrors our previous data for the canonical Sus of B. thetaiotaomicron, which revealed that a homologous ΔsusD mutant is unable to grow on starch or malto-oligosaccharides, despite normal cell surface expression of all other PUL-encoded proteins. RESULTS +123 129 mutant protein_state This result mirrors our previous data for the canonical Sus of B. thetaiotaomicron, which revealed that a homologous ΔsusD mutant is unable to grow on starch or malto-oligosaccharides, despite normal cell surface expression of all other PUL-encoded proteins. RESULTS +151 157 starch chemical This result mirrors our previous data for the canonical Sus of B. thetaiotaomicron, which revealed that a homologous ΔsusD mutant is unable to grow on starch or malto-oligosaccharides, despite normal cell surface expression of all other PUL-encoded proteins. RESULTS +161 183 malto-oligosaccharides chemical This result mirrors our previous data for the canonical Sus of B. thetaiotaomicron, which revealed that a homologous ΔsusD mutant is unable to grow on starch or malto-oligosaccharides, despite normal cell surface expression of all other PUL-encoded proteins. RESULTS +237 240 PUL gene This result mirrors our previous data for the canonical Sus of B. thetaiotaomicron, which revealed that a homologous ΔsusD mutant is unable to grow on starch or malto-oligosaccharides, despite normal cell surface expression of all other PUL-encoded proteins. RESULTS +98 102 SusD protein More recently, we demonstrated that this phenotype is due to the loss of the physical presence of SusD; complementation of ΔsusD with SusD*, a triple site-directed mutant (W96A W320A Y296A) that ablates glycan binding, restores B. thetaiotaomicron growth on malto-oligosaccharides and starch when sus transcription is induced by maltose addition. RESULTS +104 119 complementation experimental_method More recently, we demonstrated that this phenotype is due to the loss of the physical presence of SusD; complementation of ΔsusD with SusD*, a triple site-directed mutant (W96A W320A Y296A) that ablates glycan binding, restores B. thetaiotaomicron growth on malto-oligosaccharides and starch when sus transcription is induced by maltose addition. RESULTS +123 128 ΔsusD mutant More recently, we demonstrated that this phenotype is due to the loss of the physical presence of SusD; complementation of ΔsusD with SusD*, a triple site-directed mutant (W96A W320A Y296A) that ablates glycan binding, restores B. thetaiotaomicron growth on malto-oligosaccharides and starch when sus transcription is induced by maltose addition. RESULTS +134 139 SusD* mutant More recently, we demonstrated that this phenotype is due to the loss of the physical presence of SusD; complementation of ΔsusD with SusD*, a triple site-directed mutant (W96A W320A Y296A) that ablates glycan binding, restores B. thetaiotaomicron growth on malto-oligosaccharides and starch when sus transcription is induced by maltose addition. RESULTS +143 170 triple site-directed mutant protein_state More recently, we demonstrated that this phenotype is due to the loss of the physical presence of SusD; complementation of ΔsusD with SusD*, a triple site-directed mutant (W96A W320A Y296A) that ablates glycan binding, restores B. thetaiotaomicron growth on malto-oligosaccharides and starch when sus transcription is induced by maltose addition. RESULTS +172 176 W96A mutant More recently, we demonstrated that this phenotype is due to the loss of the physical presence of SusD; complementation of ΔsusD with SusD*, a triple site-directed mutant (W96A W320A Y296A) that ablates glycan binding, restores B. thetaiotaomicron growth on malto-oligosaccharides and starch when sus transcription is induced by maltose addition. RESULTS +177 182 W320A mutant More recently, we demonstrated that this phenotype is due to the loss of the physical presence of SusD; complementation of ΔsusD with SusD*, a triple site-directed mutant (W96A W320A Y296A) that ablates glycan binding, restores B. thetaiotaomicron growth on malto-oligosaccharides and starch when sus transcription is induced by maltose addition. RESULTS +183 188 Y296A mutant More recently, we demonstrated that this phenotype is due to the loss of the physical presence of SusD; complementation of ΔsusD with SusD*, a triple site-directed mutant (W96A W320A Y296A) that ablates glycan binding, restores B. thetaiotaomicron growth on malto-oligosaccharides and starch when sus transcription is induced by maltose addition. RESULTS +195 217 ablates glycan binding protein_state More recently, we demonstrated that this phenotype is due to the loss of the physical presence of SusD; complementation of ΔsusD with SusD*, a triple site-directed mutant (W96A W320A Y296A) that ablates glycan binding, restores B. thetaiotaomicron growth on malto-oligosaccharides and starch when sus transcription is induced by maltose addition. RESULTS +228 247 B. thetaiotaomicron species More recently, we demonstrated that this phenotype is due to the loss of the physical presence of SusD; complementation of ΔsusD with SusD*, a triple site-directed mutant (W96A W320A Y296A) that ablates glycan binding, restores B. thetaiotaomicron growth on malto-oligosaccharides and starch when sus transcription is induced by maltose addition. RESULTS +258 280 malto-oligosaccharides chemical More recently, we demonstrated that this phenotype is due to the loss of the physical presence of SusD; complementation of ΔsusD with SusD*, a triple site-directed mutant (W96A W320A Y296A) that ablates glycan binding, restores B. thetaiotaomicron growth on malto-oligosaccharides and starch when sus transcription is induced by maltose addition. RESULTS +285 291 starch chemical More recently, we demonstrated that this phenotype is due to the loss of the physical presence of SusD; complementation of ΔsusD with SusD*, a triple site-directed mutant (W96A W320A Y296A) that ablates glycan binding, restores B. thetaiotaomicron growth on malto-oligosaccharides and starch when sus transcription is induced by maltose addition. RESULTS +297 300 sus gene More recently, we demonstrated that this phenotype is due to the loss of the physical presence of SusD; complementation of ΔsusD with SusD*, a triple site-directed mutant (W96A W320A Y296A) that ablates glycan binding, restores B. thetaiotaomicron growth on malto-oligosaccharides and starch when sus transcription is induced by maltose addition. RESULTS +329 336 maltose chemical More recently, we demonstrated that this phenotype is due to the loss of the physical presence of SusD; complementation of ΔsusD with SusD*, a triple site-directed mutant (W96A W320A Y296A) that ablates glycan binding, restores B. thetaiotaomicron growth on malto-oligosaccharides and starch when sus transcription is induced by maltose addition. RESULTS +27 33 SGBP-A protein Similarly, the function of SGBP-A extends beyond glycan binding. RESULTS +49 55 glycan chemical Similarly, the function of SGBP-A extends beyond glycan binding. RESULTS +0 15 Complementation experimental_method Complementation of ΔSGBP-A with the SGBP-A* (W82A W283A W306A) variant, which does not bind XyG, supports growth on XyG and XyGOs (Fig. 6; ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*), with growth rates that are ~70% that of the WT. RESULTS +19 26 ΔSGBP-A mutant Complementation of ΔSGBP-A with the SGBP-A* (W82A W283A W306A) variant, which does not bind XyG, supports growth on XyG and XyGOs (Fig. 6; ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*), with growth rates that are ~70% that of the WT. RESULTS +36 43 SGBP-A* mutant Complementation of ΔSGBP-A with the SGBP-A* (W82A W283A W306A) variant, which does not bind XyG, supports growth on XyG and XyGOs (Fig. 6; ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*), with growth rates that are ~70% that of the WT. RESULTS +45 49 W82A mutant Complementation of ΔSGBP-A with the SGBP-A* (W82A W283A W306A) variant, which does not bind XyG, supports growth on XyG and XyGOs (Fig. 6; ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*), with growth rates that are ~70% that of the WT. RESULTS +50 55 W283A mutant Complementation of ΔSGBP-A with the SGBP-A* (W82A W283A W306A) variant, which does not bind XyG, supports growth on XyG and XyGOs (Fig. 6; ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*), with growth rates that are ~70% that of the WT. RESULTS +56 61 W306A mutant Complementation of ΔSGBP-A with the SGBP-A* (W82A W283A W306A) variant, which does not bind XyG, supports growth on XyG and XyGOs (Fig. 6; ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*), with growth rates that are ~70% that of the WT. RESULTS +83 91 not bind protein_state Complementation of ΔSGBP-A with the SGBP-A* (W82A W283A W306A) variant, which does not bind XyG, supports growth on XyG and XyGOs (Fig. 6; ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*), with growth rates that are ~70% that of the WT. RESULTS +92 95 XyG chemical Complementation of ΔSGBP-A with the SGBP-A* (W82A W283A W306A) variant, which does not bind XyG, supports growth on XyG and XyGOs (Fig. 6; ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*), with growth rates that are ~70% that of the WT. RESULTS +116 119 XyG chemical Complementation of ΔSGBP-A with the SGBP-A* (W82A W283A W306A) variant, which does not bind XyG, supports growth on XyG and XyGOs (Fig. 6; ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*), with growth rates that are ~70% that of the WT. RESULTS +124 129 XyGOs chemical Complementation of ΔSGBP-A with the SGBP-A* (W82A W283A W306A) variant, which does not bind XyG, supports growth on XyG and XyGOs (Fig. 6; ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*), with growth rates that are ~70% that of the WT. RESULTS +139 146 ΔSGBP-A mutant Complementation of ΔSGBP-A with the SGBP-A* (W82A W283A W306A) variant, which does not bind XyG, supports growth on XyG and XyGOs (Fig. 6; ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*), with growth rates that are ~70% that of the WT. RESULTS +148 155 SGBP-A* mutant Complementation of ΔSGBP-A with the SGBP-A* (W82A W283A W306A) variant, which does not bind XyG, supports growth on XyG and XyGOs (Fig. 6; ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*), with growth rates that are ~70% that of the WT. RESULTS +202 204 WT protein_state Complementation of ΔSGBP-A with the SGBP-A* (W82A W283A W306A) variant, which does not bind XyG, supports growth on XyG and XyGOs (Fig. 6; ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*), with growth rates that are ~70% that of the WT. RESULTS +38 50 carbohydrate chemical In previous studies, we observed that carbohydrate binding by SusD enhanced the sensitivity of the cells to limiting concentrations of malto-oligosaccharides by several orders of magnitude, such that the addition of 0.5 g/liter maltose was required to restore growth of the ΔsusD::SusD* strain on starch, which nonetheless occurred following an extended lag phase. RESULTS +62 66 SusD protein In previous studies, we observed that carbohydrate binding by SusD enhanced the sensitivity of the cells to limiting concentrations of malto-oligosaccharides by several orders of magnitude, such that the addition of 0.5 g/liter maltose was required to restore growth of the ΔsusD::SusD* strain on starch, which nonetheless occurred following an extended lag phase. RESULTS +228 235 maltose chemical In previous studies, we observed that carbohydrate binding by SusD enhanced the sensitivity of the cells to limiting concentrations of malto-oligosaccharides by several orders of magnitude, such that the addition of 0.5 g/liter maltose was required to restore growth of the ΔsusD::SusD* strain on starch, which nonetheless occurred following an extended lag phase. RESULTS +274 279 ΔsusD mutant In previous studies, we observed that carbohydrate binding by SusD enhanced the sensitivity of the cells to limiting concentrations of malto-oligosaccharides by several orders of magnitude, such that the addition of 0.5 g/liter maltose was required to restore growth of the ΔsusD::SusD* strain on starch, which nonetheless occurred following an extended lag phase. RESULTS +281 286 SusD* mutant In previous studies, we observed that carbohydrate binding by SusD enhanced the sensitivity of the cells to limiting concentrations of malto-oligosaccharides by several orders of magnitude, such that the addition of 0.5 g/liter maltose was required to restore growth of the ΔsusD::SusD* strain on starch, which nonetheless occurred following an extended lag phase. RESULTS +297 303 starch chemical In previous studies, we observed that carbohydrate binding by SusD enhanced the sensitivity of the cells to limiting concentrations of malto-oligosaccharides by several orders of magnitude, such that the addition of 0.5 g/liter maltose was required to restore growth of the ΔsusD::SusD* strain on starch, which nonetheless occurred following an extended lag phase. RESULTS +354 363 lag phase evidence In previous studies, we observed that carbohydrate binding by SusD enhanced the sensitivity of the cells to limiting concentrations of malto-oligosaccharides by several orders of magnitude, such that the addition of 0.5 g/liter maltose was required to restore growth of the ΔsusD::SusD* strain on starch, which nonetheless occurred following an extended lag phase. RESULTS +17 24 ΔSGBP-A mutant In contrast, the ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A* strain does not display an extended lag time on any of the xyloglucan substrates compared to the WT (Fig. 6). RESULTS +26 33 SGBP-A* mutant In contrast, the ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A* strain does not display an extended lag time on any of the xyloglucan substrates compared to the WT (Fig. 6). RESULTS +70 78 lag time evidence In contrast, the ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A* strain does not display an extended lag time on any of the xyloglucan substrates compared to the WT (Fig. 6). RESULTS +93 103 xyloglucan chemical In contrast, the ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A* strain does not display an extended lag time on any of the xyloglucan substrates compared to the WT (Fig. 6). RESULTS +131 133 WT protein_state In contrast, the ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A* strain does not display an extended lag time on any of the xyloglucan substrates compared to the WT (Fig. 6). RESULTS +13 19 glycan chemical The specific glycan signal that upregulates BoXyGUL is currently unknown. RESULTS +44 51 BoXyGUL gene The specific glycan signal that upregulates BoXyGUL is currently unknown. RESULTS +68 74 glycan chemical From our present data, we cannot eliminate the possibility that the glycan binding by SGBP-A enhances transcriptional activation of the XyGUL. RESULTS +86 92 SGBP-A protein From our present data, we cannot eliminate the possibility that the glycan binding by SGBP-A enhances transcriptional activation of the XyGUL. RESULTS +136 141 XyGUL gene From our present data, we cannot eliminate the possibility that the glycan binding by SGBP-A enhances transcriptional activation of the XyGUL. RESULTS +49 55 SGBP-A protein However, the modest rate defect displayed by the SGBP-A::SGBP-A* strain suggests that recognition of XyG and product import is somewhat less efficient in these cells. RESULTS +57 64 SGBP-A* mutant However, the modest rate defect displayed by the SGBP-A::SGBP-A* strain suggests that recognition of XyG and product import is somewhat less efficient in these cells. RESULTS +101 104 XyG chemical However, the modest rate defect displayed by the SGBP-A::SGBP-A* strain suggests that recognition of XyG and product import is somewhat less efficient in these cells. RESULTS +18 25 ΔSGBP-B mutant Intriguingly, the ΔSGBP-B strain (ΔBacova_02650) (cf. RESULTS +34 47 ΔBacova_02650 mutant Intriguingly, the ΔSGBP-B strain (ΔBacova_02650) (cf. RESULTS +49 52 XyG chemical Fig. 1B) exhibited a minor growth defect on both XyG and XyGO2, with rates 84.6% and 93.9% that of the WT Δtdk strain. RESULTS +57 62 XyGO2 chemical Fig. 1B) exhibited a minor growth defect on both XyG and XyGO2, with rates 84.6% and 93.9% that of the WT Δtdk strain. RESULTS +103 105 WT protein_state Fig. 1B) exhibited a minor growth defect on both XyG and XyGO2, with rates 84.6% and 93.9% that of the WT Δtdk strain. RESULTS +106 110 Δtdk mutant Fig. 1B) exhibited a minor growth defect on both XyG and XyGO2, with rates 84.6% and 93.9% that of the WT Δtdk strain. RESULTS +23 30 ΔSGBP-B mutant However, growth of the ΔSGBP-B strain on XyGO1 was 54.2% the rate of the parental strain, despite the fact that SGBP-B binds this substrate ca. RESULTS +41 46 XyGO1 chemical However, growth of the ΔSGBP-B strain on XyGO1 was 54.2% the rate of the parental strain, despite the fact that SGBP-B binds this substrate ca. RESULTS +112 118 SGBP-B protein However, growth of the ΔSGBP-B strain on XyGO1 was 54.2% the rate of the parental strain, despite the fact that SGBP-B binds this substrate ca. RESULTS +25 30 XyGO2 chemical 10-fold more weakly than XyGO2 and XyG (Fig. 6; Table 1). RESULTS +35 38 XyG chemical 10-fold more weakly than XyGO2 and XyG (Fig. 6; Table 1). RESULTS +31 37 SGBP-A protein As such, the data suggest that SGBP-A can compensate for the loss of function of SGBP-B on longer oligo- and polysaccharides, while SGBP-B may adapt the cell to recognize smaller oligosaccharides efficiently. RESULTS +81 87 SGBP-B protein As such, the data suggest that SGBP-A can compensate for the loss of function of SGBP-B on longer oligo- and polysaccharides, while SGBP-B may adapt the cell to recognize smaller oligosaccharides efficiently. RESULTS +98 124 oligo- and polysaccharides chemical As such, the data suggest that SGBP-A can compensate for the loss of function of SGBP-B on longer oligo- and polysaccharides, while SGBP-B may adapt the cell to recognize smaller oligosaccharides efficiently. RESULTS +132 138 SGBP-B protein As such, the data suggest that SGBP-A can compensate for the loss of function of SGBP-B on longer oligo- and polysaccharides, while SGBP-B may adapt the cell to recognize smaller oligosaccharides efficiently. RESULTS +179 195 oligosaccharides chemical As such, the data suggest that SGBP-A can compensate for the loss of function of SGBP-B on longer oligo- and polysaccharides, while SGBP-B may adapt the cell to recognize smaller oligosaccharides efficiently. RESULTS +10 23 double mutant protein_state Indeed, a double mutant, consisting of a crippled SGBP-A and a deletion of SGBP-B (ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*/ΔSGBP-B), exhibits an extended lag time on both XyG and XyGO2, as well as XyGO1. RESULTS +41 49 crippled protein_state Indeed, a double mutant, consisting of a crippled SGBP-A and a deletion of SGBP-B (ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*/ΔSGBP-B), exhibits an extended lag time on both XyG and XyGO2, as well as XyGO1. RESULTS +50 56 SGBP-A protein Indeed, a double mutant, consisting of a crippled SGBP-A and a deletion of SGBP-B (ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*/ΔSGBP-B), exhibits an extended lag time on both XyG and XyGO2, as well as XyGO1. RESULTS +63 74 deletion of experimental_method Indeed, a double mutant, consisting of a crippled SGBP-A and a deletion of SGBP-B (ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*/ΔSGBP-B), exhibits an extended lag time on both XyG and XyGO2, as well as XyGO1. RESULTS +75 81 SGBP-B protein Indeed, a double mutant, consisting of a crippled SGBP-A and a deletion of SGBP-B (ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*/ΔSGBP-B), exhibits an extended lag time on both XyG and XyGO2, as well as XyGO1. RESULTS +83 90 ΔSGBP-A mutant Indeed, a double mutant, consisting of a crippled SGBP-A and a deletion of SGBP-B (ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*/ΔSGBP-B), exhibits an extended lag time on both XyG and XyGO2, as well as XyGO1. RESULTS +92 99 SGBP-A* mutant Indeed, a double mutant, consisting of a crippled SGBP-A and a deletion of SGBP-B (ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*/ΔSGBP-B), exhibits an extended lag time on both XyG and XyGO2, as well as XyGO1. RESULTS +100 107 ΔSGBP-B mutant Indeed, a double mutant, consisting of a crippled SGBP-A and a deletion of SGBP-B (ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*/ΔSGBP-B), exhibits an extended lag time on both XyG and XyGO2, as well as XyGO1. RESULTS +131 139 lag time evidence Indeed, a double mutant, consisting of a crippled SGBP-A and a deletion of SGBP-B (ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*/ΔSGBP-B), exhibits an extended lag time on both XyG and XyGO2, as well as XyGO1. RESULTS +148 151 XyG chemical Indeed, a double mutant, consisting of a crippled SGBP-A and a deletion of SGBP-B (ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*/ΔSGBP-B), exhibits an extended lag time on both XyG and XyGO2, as well as XyGO1. RESULTS +156 161 XyGO2 chemical Indeed, a double mutant, consisting of a crippled SGBP-A and a deletion of SGBP-B (ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*/ΔSGBP-B), exhibits an extended lag time on both XyG and XyGO2, as well as XyGO1. RESULTS +174 179 XyGO1 chemical Indeed, a double mutant, consisting of a crippled SGBP-A and a deletion of SGBP-B (ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*/ΔSGBP-B), exhibits an extended lag time on both XyG and XyGO2, as well as XyGO1. RESULTS +39 45 SGBP-A protein Taken together, the data indicate that SGBP-A and SGBP-B functionally complement each other in the capture of XyG polysaccharide, while SGBP-B may allow B. ovatus to scavenge smaller XyGOs liberated by other gut commensals. RESULTS +50 56 SGBP-B protein Taken together, the data indicate that SGBP-A and SGBP-B functionally complement each other in the capture of XyG polysaccharide, while SGBP-B may allow B. ovatus to scavenge smaller XyGOs liberated by other gut commensals. RESULTS +110 113 XyG chemical Taken together, the data indicate that SGBP-A and SGBP-B functionally complement each other in the capture of XyG polysaccharide, while SGBP-B may allow B. ovatus to scavenge smaller XyGOs liberated by other gut commensals. RESULTS +114 128 polysaccharide chemical Taken together, the data indicate that SGBP-A and SGBP-B functionally complement each other in the capture of XyG polysaccharide, while SGBP-B may allow B. ovatus to scavenge smaller XyGOs liberated by other gut commensals. RESULTS +136 142 SGBP-B protein Taken together, the data indicate that SGBP-A and SGBP-B functionally complement each other in the capture of XyG polysaccharide, while SGBP-B may allow B. ovatus to scavenge smaller XyGOs liberated by other gut commensals. RESULTS +153 162 B. ovatus species Taken together, the data indicate that SGBP-A and SGBP-B functionally complement each other in the capture of XyG polysaccharide, while SGBP-B may allow B. ovatus to scavenge smaller XyGOs liberated by other gut commensals. RESULTS +183 188 XyGOs chemical Taken together, the data indicate that SGBP-A and SGBP-B functionally complement each other in the capture of XyG polysaccharide, while SGBP-B may allow B. ovatus to scavenge smaller XyGOs liberated by other gut commensals. RESULTS +24 30 SGBP-B protein This additional role of SGBP-B is especially notable in the context of studies on BtSusE and BtSusF (positioned similarly in the archetypal Sus locus) (Fig. 1B), for which growth defects on starch or malto-oligosaccharides have never been observed. RESULTS +82 88 BtSusE protein This additional role of SGBP-B is especially notable in the context of studies on BtSusE and BtSusF (positioned similarly in the archetypal Sus locus) (Fig. 1B), for which growth defects on starch or malto-oligosaccharides have never been observed. RESULTS +93 99 BtSusF protein This additional role of SGBP-B is especially notable in the context of studies on BtSusE and BtSusF (positioned similarly in the archetypal Sus locus) (Fig. 1B), for which growth defects on starch or malto-oligosaccharides have never been observed. RESULTS +140 149 Sus locus gene This additional role of SGBP-B is especially notable in the context of studies on BtSusE and BtSusF (positioned similarly in the archetypal Sus locus) (Fig. 1B), for which growth defects on starch or malto-oligosaccharides have never been observed. RESULTS +190 196 starch chemical This additional role of SGBP-B is especially notable in the context of studies on BtSusE and BtSusF (positioned similarly in the archetypal Sus locus) (Fig. 1B), for which growth defects on starch or malto-oligosaccharides have never been observed. RESULTS +200 222 malto-oligosaccharides chemical This additional role of SGBP-B is especially notable in the context of studies on BtSusE and BtSusF (positioned similarly in the archetypal Sus locus) (Fig. 1B), for which growth defects on starch or malto-oligosaccharides have never been observed. RESULTS +7 13 SGBP-A protein Beyond SGBP-A and SGBP-B, we speculated that the catalytically feeble endo-xyloglucanase GH9, which is expendable for growth in the presence of GH5, might also play a role in glycan binding to the cell surface. RESULTS +18 24 SGBP-B protein Beyond SGBP-A and SGBP-B, we speculated that the catalytically feeble endo-xyloglucanase GH9, which is expendable for growth in the presence of GH5, might also play a role in glycan binding to the cell surface. RESULTS +49 69 catalytically feeble protein_state Beyond SGBP-A and SGBP-B, we speculated that the catalytically feeble endo-xyloglucanase GH9, which is expendable for growth in the presence of GH5, might also play a role in glycan binding to the cell surface. RESULTS +70 88 endo-xyloglucanase protein_type Beyond SGBP-A and SGBP-B, we speculated that the catalytically feeble endo-xyloglucanase GH9, which is expendable for growth in the presence of GH5, might also play a role in glycan binding to the cell surface. RESULTS +89 92 GH9 protein Beyond SGBP-A and SGBP-B, we speculated that the catalytically feeble endo-xyloglucanase GH9, which is expendable for growth in the presence of GH5, might also play a role in glycan binding to the cell surface. RESULTS +144 147 GH5 protein Beyond SGBP-A and SGBP-B, we speculated that the catalytically feeble endo-xyloglucanase GH9, which is expendable for growth in the presence of GH5, might also play a role in glycan binding to the cell surface. RESULTS +175 181 glycan chemical Beyond SGBP-A and SGBP-B, we speculated that the catalytically feeble endo-xyloglucanase GH9, which is expendable for growth in the presence of GH5, might also play a role in glycan binding to the cell surface. RESULTS +9 48 combined deletion of the genes encoding experimental_method However, combined deletion of the genes encoding GH9 (encoded by Bacova_02649) and SGBP-B does not exacerbate the growth defect on XyGO1 (Fig. 6; ΔSGBP-B/ΔGH9). RESULTS +49 52 GH9 protein However, combined deletion of the genes encoding GH9 (encoded by Bacova_02649) and SGBP-B does not exacerbate the growth defect on XyGO1 (Fig. 6; ΔSGBP-B/ΔGH9). RESULTS +65 77 Bacova_02649 gene However, combined deletion of the genes encoding GH9 (encoded by Bacova_02649) and SGBP-B does not exacerbate the growth defect on XyGO1 (Fig. 6; ΔSGBP-B/ΔGH9). RESULTS +83 89 SGBP-B protein However, combined deletion of the genes encoding GH9 (encoded by Bacova_02649) and SGBP-B does not exacerbate the growth defect on XyGO1 (Fig. 6; ΔSGBP-B/ΔGH9). RESULTS +131 136 XyGO1 chemical However, combined deletion of the genes encoding GH9 (encoded by Bacova_02649) and SGBP-B does not exacerbate the growth defect on XyGO1 (Fig. 6; ΔSGBP-B/ΔGH9). RESULTS +146 153 ΔSGBP-B mutant However, combined deletion of the genes encoding GH9 (encoded by Bacova_02649) and SGBP-B does not exacerbate the growth defect on XyGO1 (Fig. 6; ΔSGBP-B/ΔGH9). RESULTS +154 158 ΔGH9 mutant However, combined deletion of the genes encoding GH9 (encoded by Bacova_02649) and SGBP-B does not exacerbate the growth defect on XyGO1 (Fig. 6; ΔSGBP-B/ΔGH9). RESULTS +17 23 SGBP-B protein The necessity of SGBP-B is elevated in the SGBP-A* strain, as the ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*/ ΔSGBP-B mutant displays an extended lag during growth on XyG and xylogluco-oligosaccharides, while growth rate differences are more subtle. RESULTS +43 50 SGBP-A* mutant The necessity of SGBP-B is elevated in the SGBP-A* strain, as the ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*/ ΔSGBP-B mutant displays an extended lag during growth on XyG and xylogluco-oligosaccharides, while growth rate differences are more subtle. RESULTS +66 73 ΔSGBP-A mutant The necessity of SGBP-B is elevated in the SGBP-A* strain, as the ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*/ ΔSGBP-B mutant displays an extended lag during growth on XyG and xylogluco-oligosaccharides, while growth rate differences are more subtle. RESULTS +75 82 SGBP-A* mutant The necessity of SGBP-B is elevated in the SGBP-A* strain, as the ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*/ ΔSGBP-B mutant displays an extended lag during growth on XyG and xylogluco-oligosaccharides, while growth rate differences are more subtle. RESULTS +84 91 ΔSGBP-B mutant The necessity of SGBP-B is elevated in the SGBP-A* strain, as the ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*/ ΔSGBP-B mutant displays an extended lag during growth on XyG and xylogluco-oligosaccharides, while growth rate differences are more subtle. RESULTS +92 98 mutant protein_state The necessity of SGBP-B is elevated in the SGBP-A* strain, as the ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*/ ΔSGBP-B mutant displays an extended lag during growth on XyG and xylogluco-oligosaccharides, while growth rate differences are more subtle. RESULTS +120 123 lag evidence The necessity of SGBP-B is elevated in the SGBP-A* strain, as the ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*/ ΔSGBP-B mutant displays an extended lag during growth on XyG and xylogluco-oligosaccharides, while growth rate differences are more subtle. RESULTS +141 144 XyG chemical The necessity of SGBP-B is elevated in the SGBP-A* strain, as the ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*/ ΔSGBP-B mutant displays an extended lag during growth on XyG and xylogluco-oligosaccharides, while growth rate differences are more subtle. RESULTS +149 175 xylogluco-oligosaccharides chemical The necessity of SGBP-B is elevated in the SGBP-A* strain, as the ΔSGBP-A::SGBP-A*/ ΔSGBP-B mutant displays an extended lag during growth on XyG and xylogluco-oligosaccharides, while growth rate differences are more subtle. RESULTS +28 31 lag evidence The precise reason for this lag is unclear, but recapitulating our findings on the role of SusD in malto-oligosaccharide sensing in B. thetaiotaomicron, this extended lag may be due to inefficient import and thus sensing of xyloglucan in the environment in the absence of glycan binding by essential SGBPs. RESULTS +91 95 SusD protein The precise reason for this lag is unclear, but recapitulating our findings on the role of SusD in malto-oligosaccharide sensing in B. thetaiotaomicron, this extended lag may be due to inefficient import and thus sensing of xyloglucan in the environment in the absence of glycan binding by essential SGBPs. RESULTS +99 120 malto-oligosaccharide chemical The precise reason for this lag is unclear, but recapitulating our findings on the role of SusD in malto-oligosaccharide sensing in B. thetaiotaomicron, this extended lag may be due to inefficient import and thus sensing of xyloglucan in the environment in the absence of glycan binding by essential SGBPs. RESULTS +132 151 B. thetaiotaomicron species The precise reason for this lag is unclear, but recapitulating our findings on the role of SusD in malto-oligosaccharide sensing in B. thetaiotaomicron, this extended lag may be due to inefficient import and thus sensing of xyloglucan in the environment in the absence of glycan binding by essential SGBPs. RESULTS +167 170 lag evidence The precise reason for this lag is unclear, but recapitulating our findings on the role of SusD in malto-oligosaccharide sensing in B. thetaiotaomicron, this extended lag may be due to inefficient import and thus sensing of xyloglucan in the environment in the absence of glycan binding by essential SGBPs. RESULTS +224 234 xyloglucan chemical The precise reason for this lag is unclear, but recapitulating our findings on the role of SusD in malto-oligosaccharide sensing in B. thetaiotaomicron, this extended lag may be due to inefficient import and thus sensing of xyloglucan in the environment in the absence of glycan binding by essential SGBPs. RESULTS +272 278 glycan chemical The precise reason for this lag is unclear, but recapitulating our findings on the role of SusD in malto-oligosaccharide sensing in B. thetaiotaomicron, this extended lag may be due to inefficient import and thus sensing of xyloglucan in the environment in the absence of glycan binding by essential SGBPs. RESULTS +300 305 SGBPs protein_type The precise reason for this lag is unclear, but recapitulating our findings on the role of SusD in malto-oligosaccharide sensing in B. thetaiotaomicron, this extended lag may be due to inefficient import and thus sensing of xyloglucan in the environment in the absence of glycan binding by essential SGBPs. RESULTS +36 45 B. ovatus species Our previous work demonstrates that B. ovatus cells grown in minimal medium plus glucose express low levels of the XyGUL transcript. RESULTS +81 88 glucose chemical Our previous work demonstrates that B. ovatus cells grown in minimal medium plus glucose express low levels of the XyGUL transcript. RESULTS +115 120 XyGUL gene Our previous work demonstrates that B. ovatus cells grown in minimal medium plus glucose express low levels of the XyGUL transcript. RESULTS +74 81 glucose chemical Thus, in our experiments, we presume that each strain, initially grown in glucose, expresses low levels of the XyGUL transcript and thus low levels of the XyGUL-encoded surface proteins, including the vanguard GH5. RESULTS +111 116 XyGUL gene Thus, in our experiments, we presume that each strain, initially grown in glucose, expresses low levels of the XyGUL transcript and thus low levels of the XyGUL-encoded surface proteins, including the vanguard GH5. RESULTS +155 160 XyGUL gene Thus, in our experiments, we presume that each strain, initially grown in glucose, expresses low levels of the XyGUL transcript and thus low levels of the XyGUL-encoded surface proteins, including the vanguard GH5. RESULTS +210 213 GH5 protein Thus, in our experiments, we presume that each strain, initially grown in glucose, expresses low levels of the XyGUL transcript and thus low levels of the XyGUL-encoded surface proteins, including the vanguard GH5. RESULTS +19 25 glycan chemical Presumably without glycan binding by the SGBPs, the GH5 protein cannot efficiently process xyloglucan, and/or the lack of SGBP function prevents efficient capture and import of the processed oligosaccharides. RESULTS +41 46 SGBPs protein_type Presumably without glycan binding by the SGBPs, the GH5 protein cannot efficiently process xyloglucan, and/or the lack of SGBP function prevents efficient capture and import of the processed oligosaccharides. RESULTS +52 55 GH5 protein Presumably without glycan binding by the SGBPs, the GH5 protein cannot efficiently process xyloglucan, and/or the lack of SGBP function prevents efficient capture and import of the processed oligosaccharides. RESULTS +91 101 xyloglucan chemical Presumably without glycan binding by the SGBPs, the GH5 protein cannot efficiently process xyloglucan, and/or the lack of SGBP function prevents efficient capture and import of the processed oligosaccharides. RESULTS +122 126 SGBP protein_type Presumably without glycan binding by the SGBPs, the GH5 protein cannot efficiently process xyloglucan, and/or the lack of SGBP function prevents efficient capture and import of the processed oligosaccharides. RESULTS +191 207 oligosaccharides chemical Presumably without glycan binding by the SGBPs, the GH5 protein cannot efficiently process xyloglucan, and/or the lack of SGBP function prevents efficient capture and import of the processed oligosaccharides. RESULTS +54 60 glycan chemical It may then be that only after a sufficient amount of glycan is processed and imported by the cell is XyGUL upregulated and exponential growth on the glycan can begin. RESULTS +102 107 XyGUL gene It may then be that only after a sufficient amount of glycan is processed and imported by the cell is XyGUL upregulated and exponential growth on the glycan can begin. RESULTS +150 156 glycan chemical It may then be that only after a sufficient amount of glycan is processed and imported by the cell is XyGUL upregulated and exponential growth on the glycan can begin. RESULTS +68 74 SGBP-A protein We hypothesize that during exponential growth the essential role of SGBP-A extends beyond glycan recognition, perhaps due to a critical interaction with the TBDT. RESULTS +90 96 glycan chemical We hypothesize that during exponential growth the essential role of SGBP-A extends beyond glycan recognition, perhaps due to a critical interaction with the TBDT. RESULTS +157 161 TBDT protein_type We hypothesize that during exponential growth the essential role of SGBP-A extends beyond glycan recognition, perhaps due to a critical interaction with the TBDT. RESULTS +7 12 BtSus gene In the BtSus, SusD and the TBDT SusC interact, and we speculate that this interaction is necessary for glycan uptake, as suggested by the fact that a ΔsusD mutant cannot grow on starch, but a ΔsusD::SusD* strain regains this ability if a transcriptional activator of the sus operon is supplied. RESULTS +14 18 SusD protein In the BtSus, SusD and the TBDT SusC interact, and we speculate that this interaction is necessary for glycan uptake, as suggested by the fact that a ΔsusD mutant cannot grow on starch, but a ΔsusD::SusD* strain regains this ability if a transcriptional activator of the sus operon is supplied. RESULTS +27 31 TBDT protein_type In the BtSus, SusD and the TBDT SusC interact, and we speculate that this interaction is necessary for glycan uptake, as suggested by the fact that a ΔsusD mutant cannot grow on starch, but a ΔsusD::SusD* strain regains this ability if a transcriptional activator of the sus operon is supplied. RESULTS +32 36 SusC protein In the BtSus, SusD and the TBDT SusC interact, and we speculate that this interaction is necessary for glycan uptake, as suggested by the fact that a ΔsusD mutant cannot grow on starch, but a ΔsusD::SusD* strain regains this ability if a transcriptional activator of the sus operon is supplied. RESULTS +103 109 glycan chemical In the BtSus, SusD and the TBDT SusC interact, and we speculate that this interaction is necessary for glycan uptake, as suggested by the fact that a ΔsusD mutant cannot grow on starch, but a ΔsusD::SusD* strain regains this ability if a transcriptional activator of the sus operon is supplied. RESULTS +150 155 ΔsusD mutant In the BtSus, SusD and the TBDT SusC interact, and we speculate that this interaction is necessary for glycan uptake, as suggested by the fact that a ΔsusD mutant cannot grow on starch, but a ΔsusD::SusD* strain regains this ability if a transcriptional activator of the sus operon is supplied. RESULTS +156 162 mutant protein_state In the BtSus, SusD and the TBDT SusC interact, and we speculate that this interaction is necessary for glycan uptake, as suggested by the fact that a ΔsusD mutant cannot grow on starch, but a ΔsusD::SusD* strain regains this ability if a transcriptional activator of the sus operon is supplied. RESULTS +178 184 starch chemical In the BtSus, SusD and the TBDT SusC interact, and we speculate that this interaction is necessary for glycan uptake, as suggested by the fact that a ΔsusD mutant cannot grow on starch, but a ΔsusD::SusD* strain regains this ability if a transcriptional activator of the sus operon is supplied. RESULTS +192 197 ΔsusD mutant In the BtSus, SusD and the TBDT SusC interact, and we speculate that this interaction is necessary for glycan uptake, as suggested by the fact that a ΔsusD mutant cannot grow on starch, but a ΔsusD::SusD* strain regains this ability if a transcriptional activator of the sus operon is supplied. RESULTS +199 204 SusD* mutant In the BtSus, SusD and the TBDT SusC interact, and we speculate that this interaction is necessary for glycan uptake, as suggested by the fact that a ΔsusD mutant cannot grow on starch, but a ΔsusD::SusD* strain regains this ability if a transcriptional activator of the sus operon is supplied. RESULTS +238 263 transcriptional activator protein_type In the BtSus, SusD and the TBDT SusC interact, and we speculate that this interaction is necessary for glycan uptake, as suggested by the fact that a ΔsusD mutant cannot grow on starch, but a ΔsusD::SusD* strain regains this ability if a transcriptional activator of the sus operon is supplied. RESULTS +271 281 sus operon gene In the BtSus, SusD and the TBDT SusC interact, and we speculate that this interaction is necessary for glycan uptake, as suggested by the fact that a ΔsusD mutant cannot grow on starch, but a ΔsusD::SusD* strain regains this ability if a transcriptional activator of the sus operon is supplied. RESULTS +77 83 SGBP-A protein Likewise, such cognate interactions between homologous protein pairs such as SGBP-A and its TBDT may underlie our observation that a ΔSGBP-A mutant cannot grow on xyloglucan. RESULTS +92 96 TBDT protein_type Likewise, such cognate interactions between homologous protein pairs such as SGBP-A and its TBDT may underlie our observation that a ΔSGBP-A mutant cannot grow on xyloglucan. RESULTS +133 140 ΔSGBP-A mutant Likewise, such cognate interactions between homologous protein pairs such as SGBP-A and its TBDT may underlie our observation that a ΔSGBP-A mutant cannot grow on xyloglucan. RESULTS +141 147 mutant protein_state Likewise, such cognate interactions between homologous protein pairs such as SGBP-A and its TBDT may underlie our observation that a ΔSGBP-A mutant cannot grow on xyloglucan. RESULTS +163 173 xyloglucan chemical Likewise, such cognate interactions between homologous protein pairs such as SGBP-A and its TBDT may underlie our observation that a ΔSGBP-A mutant cannot grow on xyloglucan. RESULTS +20 23 Sus complex_assembly However, unlike the Sus, in which elimination of SusE and SusF does not affect growth on starch, SGBP-B appears to have a dedicated role in growth on small xylogluco-oligosaccharides. RESULTS +34 48 elimination of experimental_method However, unlike the Sus, in which elimination of SusE and SusF does not affect growth on starch, SGBP-B appears to have a dedicated role in growth on small xylogluco-oligosaccharides. RESULTS +49 53 SusE protein However, unlike the Sus, in which elimination of SusE and SusF does not affect growth on starch, SGBP-B appears to have a dedicated role in growth on small xylogluco-oligosaccharides. RESULTS +58 62 SusF protein However, unlike the Sus, in which elimination of SusE and SusF does not affect growth on starch, SGBP-B appears to have a dedicated role in growth on small xylogluco-oligosaccharides. RESULTS +89 95 starch chemical However, unlike the Sus, in which elimination of SusE and SusF does not affect growth on starch, SGBP-B appears to have a dedicated role in growth on small xylogluco-oligosaccharides. RESULTS +97 103 SGBP-B protein However, unlike the Sus, in which elimination of SusE and SusF does not affect growth on starch, SGBP-B appears to have a dedicated role in growth on small xylogluco-oligosaccharides. RESULTS +156 182 xylogluco-oligosaccharides chemical However, unlike the Sus, in which elimination of SusE and SusF does not affect growth on starch, SGBP-B appears to have a dedicated role in growth on small xylogluco-oligosaccharides. RESULTS +27 41 microorganisms taxonomy_domain The ability of gut-adapted microorganisms to thrive in the gastrointestinal tract is critically dependent upon their ability to efficiently recognize, cleave, and import glycans. RESULTS +170 177 glycans chemical The ability of gut-adapted microorganisms to thrive in the gastrointestinal tract is critically dependent upon their ability to efficiently recognize, cleave, and import glycans. RESULTS +4 9 human species The human gut, in particular, is a densely packed ecosystem with hundreds of species, in which there is potential for both competition and synergy in the utilization of different substrates. RESULTS +32 45 Bacteroidetes taxonomy_domain Recent work has elucidated that Bacteroidetes cross-feed during growth on many glycans; the glycoside hydrolases expressed by one species liberate oligosaccharides for consumption by other members of the community. RESULTS +79 86 glycans chemical Recent work has elucidated that Bacteroidetes cross-feed during growth on many glycans; the glycoside hydrolases expressed by one species liberate oligosaccharides for consumption by other members of the community. RESULTS +92 112 glycoside hydrolases protein_type Recent work has elucidated that Bacteroidetes cross-feed during growth on many glycans; the glycoside hydrolases expressed by one species liberate oligosaccharides for consumption by other members of the community. RESULTS +147 163 oligosaccharides chemical Recent work has elucidated that Bacteroidetes cross-feed during growth on many glycans; the glycoside hydrolases expressed by one species liberate oligosaccharides for consumption by other members of the community. RESULTS +20 26 glycan chemical Thus, understanding glycan capture at the cell surface is fundamental to explaining, and eventually predicting, how the carbohydrate content of the diet shapes the gut community structure as well as its causative health effects. RESULTS +30 61 surface glycan binding proteins protein_type Here, we demonstrate that the surface glycan binding proteins encoded within the BoXyGUL play unique and essential roles in the acquisition of the ubiquitous and abundant vegetable polysaccharide xyloglucan. RESULTS +81 88 BoXyGUL gene Here, we demonstrate that the surface glycan binding proteins encoded within the BoXyGUL play unique and essential roles in the acquisition of the ubiquitous and abundant vegetable polysaccharide xyloglucan. RESULTS +171 180 vegetable taxonomy_domain Here, we demonstrate that the surface glycan binding proteins encoded within the BoXyGUL play unique and essential roles in the acquisition of the ubiquitous and abundant vegetable polysaccharide xyloglucan. RESULTS +181 195 polysaccharide chemical Here, we demonstrate that the surface glycan binding proteins encoded within the BoXyGUL play unique and essential roles in the acquisition of the ubiquitous and abundant vegetable polysaccharide xyloglucan. RESULTS +196 206 xyloglucan chemical Here, we demonstrate that the surface glycan binding proteins encoded within the BoXyGUL play unique and essential roles in the acquisition of the ubiquitous and abundant vegetable polysaccharide xyloglucan. RESULTS +71 76 SGBPs protein_type Yet, a number of questions remain regarding the molecular interplay of SGBPs with their cotranscribed cohort of glycoside hydrolases and TonB-dependent transporters. RESULTS +112 132 glycoside hydrolases protein_type Yet, a number of questions remain regarding the molecular interplay of SGBPs with their cotranscribed cohort of glycoside hydrolases and TonB-dependent transporters. RESULTS +137 164 TonB-dependent transporters protein_type Yet, a number of questions remain regarding the molecular interplay of SGBPs with their cotranscribed cohort of glycoside hydrolases and TonB-dependent transporters. RESULTS +38 44 glycan chemical A particularly understudied aspect of glycan utilization is the mechanism of import via TBDTs (SusC homologs) (Fig. 1), which are ubiquitous and defining components of all PUL. RESULTS +88 93 TBDTs protein_type A particularly understudied aspect of glycan utilization is the mechanism of import via TBDTs (SusC homologs) (Fig. 1), which are ubiquitous and defining components of all PUL. RESULTS +95 99 SusC protein A particularly understudied aspect of glycan utilization is the mechanism of import via TBDTs (SusC homologs) (Fig. 1), which are ubiquitous and defining components of all PUL. RESULTS +172 175 PUL gene A particularly understudied aspect of glycan utilization is the mechanism of import via TBDTs (SusC homologs) (Fig. 1), which are ubiquitous and defining components of all PUL. RESULTS +0 3 PUL gene PUL-encoded TBDTs in Bacteroidetes are larger than the well-characterized iron-targeting TBDTs from many Proteobacteria and are further distinguished as the only known glycan-importing TBDTs coexpressed with an SGBP. RESULTS +12 17 TBDTs protein_type PUL-encoded TBDTs in Bacteroidetes are larger than the well-characterized iron-targeting TBDTs from many Proteobacteria and are further distinguished as the only known glycan-importing TBDTs coexpressed with an SGBP. RESULTS +21 34 Bacteroidetes taxonomy_domain PUL-encoded TBDTs in Bacteroidetes are larger than the well-characterized iron-targeting TBDTs from many Proteobacteria and are further distinguished as the only known glycan-importing TBDTs coexpressed with an SGBP. RESULTS +74 94 iron-targeting TBDTs protein_type PUL-encoded TBDTs in Bacteroidetes are larger than the well-characterized iron-targeting TBDTs from many Proteobacteria and are further distinguished as the only known glycan-importing TBDTs coexpressed with an SGBP. RESULTS +105 119 Proteobacteria taxonomy_domain PUL-encoded TBDTs in Bacteroidetes are larger than the well-characterized iron-targeting TBDTs from many Proteobacteria and are further distinguished as the only known glycan-importing TBDTs coexpressed with an SGBP. RESULTS +168 190 glycan-importing TBDTs protein_type PUL-encoded TBDTs in Bacteroidetes are larger than the well-characterized iron-targeting TBDTs from many Proteobacteria and are further distinguished as the only known glycan-importing TBDTs coexpressed with an SGBP. RESULTS +211 215 SGBP protein_type PUL-encoded TBDTs in Bacteroidetes are larger than the well-characterized iron-targeting TBDTs from many Proteobacteria and are further distinguished as the only known glycan-importing TBDTs coexpressed with an SGBP. RESULTS +33 39 BtSusC protein A direct interaction between the BtSusC TBDT and the SusD SGBP has been previously demonstrated, as has an interaction between the homologous components encoded by an N-glycan-scavenging PUL of Capnocytophaga canimorsus. RESULTS +40 44 TBDT protein_type A direct interaction between the BtSusC TBDT and the SusD SGBP has been previously demonstrated, as has an interaction between the homologous components encoded by an N-glycan-scavenging PUL of Capnocytophaga canimorsus. RESULTS +53 57 SusD protein A direct interaction between the BtSusC TBDT and the SusD SGBP has been previously demonstrated, as has an interaction between the homologous components encoded by an N-glycan-scavenging PUL of Capnocytophaga canimorsus. RESULTS +58 62 SGBP protein_type A direct interaction between the BtSusC TBDT and the SusD SGBP has been previously demonstrated, as has an interaction between the homologous components encoded by an N-glycan-scavenging PUL of Capnocytophaga canimorsus. RESULTS +169 175 glycan chemical A direct interaction between the BtSusC TBDT and the SusD SGBP has been previously demonstrated, as has an interaction between the homologous components encoded by an N-glycan-scavenging PUL of Capnocytophaga canimorsus. RESULTS +187 190 PUL gene A direct interaction between the BtSusC TBDT and the SusD SGBP has been previously demonstrated, as has an interaction between the homologous components encoded by an N-glycan-scavenging PUL of Capnocytophaga canimorsus. RESULTS +194 219 Capnocytophaga canimorsus species A direct interaction between the BtSusC TBDT and the SusD SGBP has been previously demonstrated, as has an interaction between the homologous components encoded by an N-glycan-scavenging PUL of Capnocytophaga canimorsus. RESULTS +55 59 SusD protein Our observation here that the physical presence of the SusD homolog SGBP-A, independent of XyG-binding ability, is both necessary and sufficient for XyG utilization further supports a model of glycan import whereby the SusC-like TBDTs and the SusD-like SGBPs must be intimately associated to support glycan uptake (Fig. 1C). RESULTS +68 74 SGBP-A protein Our observation here that the physical presence of the SusD homolog SGBP-A, independent of XyG-binding ability, is both necessary and sufficient for XyG utilization further supports a model of glycan import whereby the SusC-like TBDTs and the SusD-like SGBPs must be intimately associated to support glycan uptake (Fig. 1C). RESULTS +91 94 XyG chemical Our observation here that the physical presence of the SusD homolog SGBP-A, independent of XyG-binding ability, is both necessary and sufficient for XyG utilization further supports a model of glycan import whereby the SusC-like TBDTs and the SusD-like SGBPs must be intimately associated to support glycan uptake (Fig. 1C). RESULTS +149 152 XyG chemical Our observation here that the physical presence of the SusD homolog SGBP-A, independent of XyG-binding ability, is both necessary and sufficient for XyG utilization further supports a model of glycan import whereby the SusC-like TBDTs and the SusD-like SGBPs must be intimately associated to support glycan uptake (Fig. 1C). RESULTS +193 199 glycan chemical Our observation here that the physical presence of the SusD homolog SGBP-A, independent of XyG-binding ability, is both necessary and sufficient for XyG utilization further supports a model of glycan import whereby the SusC-like TBDTs and the SusD-like SGBPs must be intimately associated to support glycan uptake (Fig. 1C). RESULTS +219 234 SusC-like TBDTs protein_type Our observation here that the physical presence of the SusD homolog SGBP-A, independent of XyG-binding ability, is both necessary and sufficient for XyG utilization further supports a model of glycan import whereby the SusC-like TBDTs and the SusD-like SGBPs must be intimately associated to support glycan uptake (Fig. 1C). RESULTS +243 258 SusD-like SGBPs protein_type Our observation here that the physical presence of the SusD homolog SGBP-A, independent of XyG-binding ability, is both necessary and sufficient for XyG utilization further supports a model of glycan import whereby the SusC-like TBDTs and the SusD-like SGBPs must be intimately associated to support glycan uptake (Fig. 1C). RESULTS +300 306 glycan chemical Our observation here that the physical presence of the SusD homolog SGBP-A, independent of XyG-binding ability, is both necessary and sufficient for XyG utilization further supports a model of glycan import whereby the SusC-like TBDTs and the SusD-like SGBPs must be intimately associated to support glycan uptake (Fig. 1C). RESULTS +120 124 TBDT protein_type It is yet presently unclear whether this interaction is static or dynamic and to what extent the association of cognate TBDT/SGBPs is dependent upon the structure of the carbohydrate to be imported. RESULTS +125 130 SGBPs protein_type It is yet presently unclear whether this interaction is static or dynamic and to what extent the association of cognate TBDT/SGBPs is dependent upon the structure of the carbohydrate to be imported. RESULTS +170 182 carbohydrate chemical It is yet presently unclear whether this interaction is static or dynamic and to what extent the association of cognate TBDT/SGBPs is dependent upon the structure of the carbohydrate to be imported. RESULTS +59 64 TBDTs protein_type On the other hand, there is clear evidence for independent TBDTs in Bacteroidetes that do not require SGBP association for activity. RESULTS +68 81 Bacteroidetes taxonomy_domain On the other hand, there is clear evidence for independent TBDTs in Bacteroidetes that do not require SGBP association for activity. RESULTS +102 106 SGBP protein_type On the other hand, there is clear evidence for independent TBDTs in Bacteroidetes that do not require SGBP association for activity. RESULTS +61 65 nanO gene For example, it was recently demonstrated that expression of nanO, which encodes a SusC-like TBDT as part of a sialic-acid-targeting PUL from B. fragilis, restored growth on this monosaccharide in a mutant strain of E. coli. RESULTS +83 97 SusC-like TBDT protein_type For example, it was recently demonstrated that expression of nanO, which encodes a SusC-like TBDT as part of a sialic-acid-targeting PUL from B. fragilis, restored growth on this monosaccharide in a mutant strain of E. coli. RESULTS +133 136 PUL gene For example, it was recently demonstrated that expression of nanO, which encodes a SusC-like TBDT as part of a sialic-acid-targeting PUL from B. fragilis, restored growth on this monosaccharide in a mutant strain of E. coli. RESULTS +142 153 B. fragilis species For example, it was recently demonstrated that expression of nanO, which encodes a SusC-like TBDT as part of a sialic-acid-targeting PUL from B. fragilis, restored growth on this monosaccharide in a mutant strain of E. coli. RESULTS +179 193 monosaccharide chemical For example, it was recently demonstrated that expression of nanO, which encodes a SusC-like TBDT as part of a sialic-acid-targeting PUL from B. fragilis, restored growth on this monosaccharide in a mutant strain of E. coli. RESULTS +216 223 E. coli species For example, it was recently demonstrated that expression of nanO, which encodes a SusC-like TBDT as part of a sialic-acid-targeting PUL from B. fragilis, restored growth on this monosaccharide in a mutant strain of E. coli. RESULTS +38 42 susD gene In this instance, coexpression of the susD-like gene nanU was not required, nor did the expression of the nanU gene enhance growth kinetics. RESULTS +53 57 nanU gene In this instance, coexpression of the susD-like gene nanU was not required, nor did the expression of the nanU gene enhance growth kinetics. RESULTS +106 110 nanU gene In this instance, coexpression of the susD-like gene nanU was not required, nor did the expression of the nanU gene enhance growth kinetics. RESULTS +27 33 BT1762 gene Similarly, the deletion of BT1762 encoding a fructan-targeting SusD-like protein in B. thetaiotaomicron did not result in a dramatic loss of growth on fructans. RESULTS +45 80 fructan-targeting SusD-like protein protein_type Similarly, the deletion of BT1762 encoding a fructan-targeting SusD-like protein in B. thetaiotaomicron did not result in a dramatic loss of growth on fructans. RESULTS +84 103 B. thetaiotaomicron species Similarly, the deletion of BT1762 encoding a fructan-targeting SusD-like protein in B. thetaiotaomicron did not result in a dramatic loss of growth on fructans. RESULTS +151 159 fructans chemical Similarly, the deletion of BT1762 encoding a fructan-targeting SusD-like protein in B. thetaiotaomicron did not result in a dramatic loss of growth on fructans. RESULTS +33 47 SusD-like SGBP protein_type Thus, the strict dependence on a SusD-like SGBP for glycan uptake in the Bacteroidetes may be variable and substrate dependent. RESULTS +52 58 glycan chemical Thus, the strict dependence on a SusD-like SGBP for glycan uptake in the Bacteroidetes may be variable and substrate dependent. RESULTS +73 86 Bacteroidetes taxonomy_domain Thus, the strict dependence on a SusD-like SGBP for glycan uptake in the Bacteroidetes may be variable and substrate dependent. RESULTS +53 58 TBDTs protein_type Furthermore, considering the broader distribution of TBDTs in PUL lacking SGBPs (sometimes known as carbohydrate utilization containing TBDT [CUT] loci; see reference and reviewed in reference) across bacterial phyla, it appears that the intimate biophysical association of these substrate-transport and -binding proteins is the result of specific evolution within the Bacteroidetes. RESULTS +62 65 PUL gene Furthermore, considering the broader distribution of TBDTs in PUL lacking SGBPs (sometimes known as carbohydrate utilization containing TBDT [CUT] loci; see reference and reviewed in reference) across bacterial phyla, it appears that the intimate biophysical association of these substrate-transport and -binding proteins is the result of specific evolution within the Bacteroidetes. RESULTS +74 79 SGBPs protein_type Furthermore, considering the broader distribution of TBDTs in PUL lacking SGBPs (sometimes known as carbohydrate utilization containing TBDT [CUT] loci; see reference and reviewed in reference) across bacterial phyla, it appears that the intimate biophysical association of these substrate-transport and -binding proteins is the result of specific evolution within the Bacteroidetes. RESULTS +100 151 carbohydrate utilization containing TBDT [CUT] loci gene Furthermore, considering the broader distribution of TBDTs in PUL lacking SGBPs (sometimes known as carbohydrate utilization containing TBDT [CUT] loci; see reference and reviewed in reference) across bacterial phyla, it appears that the intimate biophysical association of these substrate-transport and -binding proteins is the result of specific evolution within the Bacteroidetes. RESULTS +201 210 bacterial taxonomy_domain Furthermore, considering the broader distribution of TBDTs in PUL lacking SGBPs (sometimes known as carbohydrate utilization containing TBDT [CUT] loci; see reference and reviewed in reference) across bacterial phyla, it appears that the intimate biophysical association of these substrate-transport and -binding proteins is the result of specific evolution within the Bacteroidetes. RESULTS +369 382 Bacteroidetes taxonomy_domain Furthermore, considering the broader distribution of TBDTs in PUL lacking SGBPs (sometimes known as carbohydrate utilization containing TBDT [CUT] loci; see reference and reviewed in reference) across bacterial phyla, it appears that the intimate biophysical association of these substrate-transport and -binding proteins is the result of specific evolution within the Bacteroidetes. RESULTS +49 67 SusD-like proteins protein_type Equally intriguing is the observation that while SusD-like proteins such as SGBP-A share moderate primary and high tertiary structural conservation, the genes for the SGBPs encoded immediately downstream (Fig. 1B [sometimes referred to as “susE positioned”]) encode glycan-binding lipoproteins with little or no sequence or structural conservation, even among syntenic PUL that target the same polysaccharide. RESULTS +76 82 SGBP-A protein Equally intriguing is the observation that while SusD-like proteins such as SGBP-A share moderate primary and high tertiary structural conservation, the genes for the SGBPs encoded immediately downstream (Fig. 1B [sometimes referred to as “susE positioned”]) encode glycan-binding lipoproteins with little or no sequence or structural conservation, even among syntenic PUL that target the same polysaccharide. RESULTS +167 172 SGBPs protein_type Equally intriguing is the observation that while SusD-like proteins such as SGBP-A share moderate primary and high tertiary structural conservation, the genes for the SGBPs encoded immediately downstream (Fig. 1B [sometimes referred to as “susE positioned”]) encode glycan-binding lipoproteins with little or no sequence or structural conservation, even among syntenic PUL that target the same polysaccharide. RESULTS +266 293 glycan-binding lipoproteins protein_type Equally intriguing is the observation that while SusD-like proteins such as SGBP-A share moderate primary and high tertiary structural conservation, the genes for the SGBPs encoded immediately downstream (Fig. 1B [sometimes referred to as “susE positioned”]) encode glycan-binding lipoproteins with little or no sequence or structural conservation, even among syntenic PUL that target the same polysaccharide. RESULTS +369 372 PUL gene Equally intriguing is the observation that while SusD-like proteins such as SGBP-A share moderate primary and high tertiary structural conservation, the genes for the SGBPs encoded immediately downstream (Fig. 1B [sometimes referred to as “susE positioned”]) encode glycan-binding lipoproteins with little or no sequence or structural conservation, even among syntenic PUL that target the same polysaccharide. RESULTS +394 408 polysaccharide chemical Equally intriguing is the observation that while SusD-like proteins such as SGBP-A share moderate primary and high tertiary structural conservation, the genes for the SGBPs encoded immediately downstream (Fig. 1B [sometimes referred to as “susE positioned”]) encode glycan-binding lipoproteins with little or no sequence or structural conservation, even among syntenic PUL that target the same polysaccharide. RESULTS +21 26 XyGUL gene Such is the case for XyGUL from related Bacteroides species, which may encode either one or two of these predicted SGBPs, and these proteins vary considerably in length. RESULTS +40 51 Bacteroides taxonomy_domain Such is the case for XyGUL from related Bacteroides species, which may encode either one or two of these predicted SGBPs, and these proteins vary considerably in length. RESULTS +115 120 SGBPs protein_type Such is the case for XyGUL from related Bacteroides species, which may encode either one or two of these predicted SGBPs, and these proteins vary considerably in length. RESULTS +38 43 SGBPs protein_type The extremely low similarity of these SGBPs is striking in light of the moderate sequence conservation observed among homologous GHs in syntenic PUL. RESULTS +129 132 GHs protein_type The extremely low similarity of these SGBPs is striking in light of the moderate sequence conservation observed among homologous GHs in syntenic PUL. RESULTS +145 148 PUL gene The extremely low similarity of these SGBPs is striking in light of the moderate sequence conservation observed among homologous GHs in syntenic PUL. RESULTS +47 52 SGBPs protein_type This, together with the observation that these SGBPs, as exemplified by BtSusE and BtSusF and the XyGUL SGBP-B of the present study, are expendable for polysaccharide growth, implies a high degree of evolutionary flexibility to enhance glycan capture at the cell surface. RESULTS +72 78 BtSusE protein This, together with the observation that these SGBPs, as exemplified by BtSusE and BtSusF and the XyGUL SGBP-B of the present study, are expendable for polysaccharide growth, implies a high degree of evolutionary flexibility to enhance glycan capture at the cell surface. RESULTS +83 89 BtSusF protein This, together with the observation that these SGBPs, as exemplified by BtSusE and BtSusF and the XyGUL SGBP-B of the present study, are expendable for polysaccharide growth, implies a high degree of evolutionary flexibility to enhance glycan capture at the cell surface. RESULTS +98 103 XyGUL gene This, together with the observation that these SGBPs, as exemplified by BtSusE and BtSusF and the XyGUL SGBP-B of the present study, are expendable for polysaccharide growth, implies a high degree of evolutionary flexibility to enhance glycan capture at the cell surface. RESULTS +104 110 SGBP-B protein This, together with the observation that these SGBPs, as exemplified by BtSusE and BtSusF and the XyGUL SGBP-B of the present study, are expendable for polysaccharide growth, implies a high degree of evolutionary flexibility to enhance glycan capture at the cell surface. RESULTS +152 166 polysaccharide chemical This, together with the observation that these SGBPs, as exemplified by BtSusE and BtSusF and the XyGUL SGBP-B of the present study, are expendable for polysaccharide growth, implies a high degree of evolutionary flexibility to enhance glycan capture at the cell surface. RESULTS +236 242 glycan chemical This, together with the observation that these SGBPs, as exemplified by BtSusE and BtSusF and the XyGUL SGBP-B of the present study, are expendable for polysaccharide growth, implies a high degree of evolutionary flexibility to enhance glycan capture at the cell surface. RESULTS +58 66 bacteria taxonomy_domain Because the intestinal ecosystem is a dense consortium of bacteria that must compete for their nutrients, these multimodular SGBPs may reflect ongoing evolutionary experiments to enhance glycan uptake efficiency. RESULTS +125 130 SGBPs protein_type Because the intestinal ecosystem is a dense consortium of bacteria that must compete for their nutrients, these multimodular SGBPs may reflect ongoing evolutionary experiments to enhance glycan uptake efficiency. RESULTS +187 193 glycan chemical Because the intestinal ecosystem is a dense consortium of bacteria that must compete for their nutrients, these multimodular SGBPs may reflect ongoing evolutionary experiments to enhance glycan uptake efficiency. RESULTS +38 43 SGBPs protein_type Whether organisms that express longer SGBPs, extending further above the cell surface toward the extracellular environment, are better equipped to compete for available carbohydrates is presently unknown. RESULTS +169 182 carbohydrates chemical Whether organisms that express longer SGBPs, extending further above the cell surface toward the extracellular environment, are better equipped to compete for available carbohydrates is presently unknown. RESULTS +102 129 carbohydrate-binding motifs structure_element However, the natural diversity of these proteins represents a rich source for the discovery of unique carbohydrate-binding motifs to both inform gut microbiology and generate new, specific carbohydrate analytical reagents. RESULTS +189 201 carbohydrate chemical However, the natural diversity of these proteins represents a rich source for the discovery of unique carbohydrate-binding motifs to both inform gut microbiology and generate new, specific carbohydrate analytical reagents. RESULTS +77 108 surface-glycan binding proteins protein_type In conclusion, the present study further illuminates the essential role that surface-glycan binding proteins play in facilitating the catabolism of complex dietary carbohydrates by Bacteroidetes. RESULTS +164 177 carbohydrates chemical In conclusion, the present study further illuminates the essential role that surface-glycan binding proteins play in facilitating the catabolism of complex dietary carbohydrates by Bacteroidetes. RESULTS +181 194 Bacteroidetes taxonomy_domain In conclusion, the present study further illuminates the essential role that surface-glycan binding proteins play in facilitating the catabolism of complex dietary carbohydrates by Bacteroidetes. RESULTS +32 40 bacteria taxonomy_domain The ability of our resident gut bacteria to recognize polysaccharides is the first committed step of glycan consumption by these organisms, a critical process that influences the community structure and thus the metabolic output (i.e., short-chain fatty acid and metabolite profile) of these organisms. RESULTS +54 69 polysaccharides chemical The ability of our resident gut bacteria to recognize polysaccharides is the first committed step of glycan consumption by these organisms, a critical process that influences the community structure and thus the metabolic output (i.e., short-chain fatty acid and metabolite profile) of these organisms. RESULTS +101 107 glycan chemical The ability of our resident gut bacteria to recognize polysaccharides is the first committed step of glycan consumption by these organisms, a critical process that influences the community structure and thus the metabolic output (i.e., short-chain fatty acid and metabolite profile) of these organisms. RESULTS +29 35 glycan chemical A molecular understanding of glycan uptake by human gut bacteria is therefore central to the development of strategies to improve human health through manipulation of the microbiota. RESULTS +46 51 human species A molecular understanding of glycan uptake by human gut bacteria is therefore central to the development of strategies to improve human health through manipulation of the microbiota. RESULTS +56 64 bacteria taxonomy_domain A molecular understanding of glycan uptake by human gut bacteria is therefore central to the development of strategies to improve human health through manipulation of the microbiota. RESULTS +130 135 human species A molecular understanding of glycan uptake by human gut bacteria is therefore central to the development of strategies to improve human health through manipulation of the microbiota. RESULTS +171 181 microbiota taxonomy_domain A molecular understanding of glycan uptake by human gut bacteria is therefore central to the development of strategies to improve human health through manipulation of the microbiota. RESULTS +8 14 glycan chemical Mucosal glycan foraging enhances fitness and transmission of a saccharolytic human gut bacterial symbiont REF