anno_start anno_end anno_text entity_type sentence section 0 17 Crystal Structure evidence Crystal Structure and Activity Studies of the C11 Cysteine Peptidase from Parabacteroides merdae in the Human Gut Microbiome* TITLE 22 38 Activity Studies experimental_method Crystal Structure and Activity Studies of the C11 Cysteine Peptidase from Parabacteroides merdae in the Human Gut Microbiome* TITLE 46 49 C11 protein_type Crystal Structure and Activity Studies of the C11 Cysteine Peptidase from Parabacteroides merdae in the Human Gut Microbiome* TITLE 50 68 Cysteine Peptidase protein_type Crystal Structure and Activity Studies of the C11 Cysteine Peptidase from Parabacteroides merdae in the Human Gut Microbiome* TITLE 74 96 Parabacteroides merdae species Crystal Structure and Activity Studies of the C11 Cysteine Peptidase from Parabacteroides merdae in the Human Gut Microbiome* TITLE 104 109 Human species Crystal Structure and Activity Studies of the C11 Cysteine Peptidase from Parabacteroides merdae in the Human Gut Microbiome* TITLE 0 27 Clan CD cysteine peptidases protein_type Clan CD cysteine peptidases, a structurally related group of peptidases that include mammalian caspases, exhibit a wide range of important functions, along with a variety of specificities and activation mechanisms. ABSTRACT 61 71 peptidases protein_type Clan CD cysteine peptidases, a structurally related group of peptidases that include mammalian caspases, exhibit a wide range of important functions, along with a variety of specificities and activation mechanisms. ABSTRACT 85 94 mammalian taxonomy_domain Clan CD cysteine peptidases, a structurally related group of peptidases that include mammalian caspases, exhibit a wide range of important functions, along with a variety of specificities and activation mechanisms. ABSTRACT 95 103 caspases protein_type Clan CD cysteine peptidases, a structurally related group of peptidases that include mammalian caspases, exhibit a wide range of important functions, along with a variety of specificities and activation mechanisms. ABSTRACT 17 35 clostripain family protein_type However, for the clostripain family (denoted C11), little is currently known. ABSTRACT 45 48 C11 protein_type However, for the clostripain family (denoted C11), little is currently known. ABSTRACT 28 45 crystal structure evidence Here, we describe the first crystal structure of a C11 protein from the human gut bacterium, Parabacteroides merdae (PmC11), determined to 1.7-Å resolution. ABSTRACT 51 54 C11 protein_type Here, we describe the first crystal structure of a C11 protein from the human gut bacterium, Parabacteroides merdae (PmC11), determined to 1.7-Å resolution. ABSTRACT 72 77 human species Here, we describe the first crystal structure of a C11 protein from the human gut bacterium, Parabacteroides merdae (PmC11), determined to 1.7-Å resolution. ABSTRACT 82 91 bacterium taxonomy_domain Here, we describe the first crystal structure of a C11 protein from the human gut bacterium, Parabacteroides merdae (PmC11), determined to 1.7-Å resolution. ABSTRACT 93 115 Parabacteroides merdae species Here, we describe the first crystal structure of a C11 protein from the human gut bacterium, Parabacteroides merdae (PmC11), determined to 1.7-Å resolution. ABSTRACT 117 122 PmC11 protein Here, we describe the first crystal structure of a C11 protein from the human gut bacterium, Parabacteroides merdae (PmC11), determined to 1.7-Å resolution. ABSTRACT 0 5 PmC11 protein PmC11 is a monomeric cysteine peptidase that comprises an extended caspase-like α/β/α sandwich and an unusual C-terminal domain. ABSTRACT 11 20 monomeric oligomeric_state PmC11 is a monomeric cysteine peptidase that comprises an extended caspase-like α/β/α sandwich and an unusual C-terminal domain. ABSTRACT 21 39 cysteine peptidase protein_type PmC11 is a monomeric cysteine peptidase that comprises an extended caspase-like α/β/α sandwich and an unusual C-terminal domain. ABSTRACT 58 94 extended caspase-like α/β/α sandwich structure_element PmC11 is a monomeric cysteine peptidase that comprises an extended caspase-like α/β/α sandwich and an unusual C-terminal domain. ABSTRACT 110 127 C-terminal domain structure_element PmC11 is a monomeric cysteine peptidase that comprises an extended caspase-like α/β/α sandwich and an unusual C-terminal domain. ABSTRACT 40 67 clan CD cysteine peptidases protein_type It shares core structural elements with clan CD cysteine peptidases but otherwise structurally differs from the other families in the clan. ABSTRACT 77 83 Lys147 residue_name_number These studies also revealed a well ordered break in the polypeptide chain at Lys147, resulting in a large conformational rearrangement close to the active site. ABSTRACT 148 159 active site site These studies also revealed a well ordered break in the polypeptide chain at Lys147, resulting in a large conformational rearrangement close to the active site. ABSTRACT 0 32 Biochemical and kinetic analysis experimental_method Biochemical and kinetic analysis revealed Lys147 to be an intramolecular processing site at which cleavage is required for full activation of the enzyme, suggesting an autoinhibitory mechanism for self-preservation. ABSTRACT 42 48 Lys147 residue_name_number Biochemical and kinetic analysis revealed Lys147 to be an intramolecular processing site at which cleavage is required for full activation of the enzyme, suggesting an autoinhibitory mechanism for self-preservation. ABSTRACT 58 88 intramolecular processing site site Biochemical and kinetic analysis revealed Lys147 to be an intramolecular processing site at which cleavage is required for full activation of the enzyme, suggesting an autoinhibitory mechanism for self-preservation. ABSTRACT 98 106 cleavage ptm Biochemical and kinetic analysis revealed Lys147 to be an intramolecular processing site at which cleavage is required for full activation of the enzyme, suggesting an autoinhibitory mechanism for self-preservation. ABSTRACT 123 138 full activation protein_state Biochemical and kinetic analysis revealed Lys147 to be an intramolecular processing site at which cleavage is required for full activation of the enzyme, suggesting an autoinhibitory mechanism for self-preservation. ABSTRACT 146 152 enzyme protein Biochemical and kinetic analysis revealed Lys147 to be an intramolecular processing site at which cleavage is required for full activation of the enzyme, suggesting an autoinhibitory mechanism for self-preservation. ABSTRACT 0 5 PmC11 protein PmC11 has an acidic binding pocket and a preference for basic substrates, and accepts substrates with Arg and Lys in P1 and does not require Ca2+ for activity. ABSTRACT 13 34 acidic binding pocket site PmC11 has an acidic binding pocket and a preference for basic substrates, and accepts substrates with Arg and Lys in P1 and does not require Ca2+ for activity. ABSTRACT 102 105 Arg residue_name PmC11 has an acidic binding pocket and a preference for basic substrates, and accepts substrates with Arg and Lys in P1 and does not require Ca2+ for activity. ABSTRACT 110 113 Lys residue_name PmC11 has an acidic binding pocket and a preference for basic substrates, and accepts substrates with Arg and Lys in P1 and does not require Ca2+ for activity. ABSTRACT 117 119 P1 residue_number PmC11 has an acidic binding pocket and a preference for basic substrates, and accepts substrates with Arg and Lys in P1 and does not require Ca2+ for activity. ABSTRACT 141 145 Ca2+ chemical PmC11 has an acidic binding pocket and a preference for basic substrates, and accepts substrates with Arg and Lys in P1 and does not require Ca2+ for activity. ABSTRACT 77 82 PmC11 protein Collectively, these data provide insights into the mechanism and activity of PmC11 and a detailed framework for studies on C11 peptidases from other phylogenetic kingdoms. ABSTRACT 123 137 C11 peptidases protein_type Collectively, these data provide insights into the mechanism and activity of PmC11 and a detailed framework for studies on C11 peptidases from other phylogenetic kingdoms. ABSTRACT 0 19 Cysteine peptidases protein_type Cysteine peptidases play crucial roles in the virulence of bacterial and other eukaryotic pathogens. INTRO 59 68 bacterial taxonomy_domain Cysteine peptidases play crucial roles in the virulence of bacterial and other eukaryotic pathogens. INTRO 79 89 eukaryotic taxonomy_domain Cysteine peptidases play crucial roles in the virulence of bacterial and other eukaryotic pathogens. INTRO 34 41 clan CD protein_type In the MEROPS peptidase database, clan CD contains groups (or families) of cysteine peptidases that share some highly conserved structural elements. INTRO 75 94 cysteine peptidases protein_type In the MEROPS peptidase database, clan CD contains groups (or families) of cysteine peptidases that share some highly conserved structural elements. INTRO 111 127 highly conserved protein_state In the MEROPS peptidase database, clan CD contains groups (or families) of cysteine peptidases that share some highly conserved structural elements. INTRO 0 16 Clan CD families protein_type Clan CD families are typically described using the name of their archetypal, or founding, member and also given an identification number preceded by a “C,” to denote cysteine peptidase. INTRO 166 184 cysteine peptidase protein_type Clan CD families are typically described using the name of their archetypal, or founding, member and also given an identification number preceded by a “C,” to denote cysteine peptidase. INTRO 110 128 crystal structures evidence Although seven families (C14 is additionally split into three subfamilies) have been described for this clan, crystal structures have only been determined from four: legumain (C13), caspase (C14a), paracaspase (C14b(P), metacaspase (C14b(M), gingipain (C25), and the cysteine peptidase domain (CPD) of various toxins (C80). INTRO 166 174 legumain protein Although seven families (C14 is additionally split into three subfamilies) have been described for this clan, crystal structures have only been determined from four: legumain (C13), caspase (C14a), paracaspase (C14b(P), metacaspase (C14b(M), gingipain (C25), and the cysteine peptidase domain (CPD) of various toxins (C80). INTRO 176 179 C13 protein_type Although seven families (C14 is additionally split into three subfamilies) have been described for this clan, crystal structures have only been determined from four: legumain (C13), caspase (C14a), paracaspase (C14b(P), metacaspase (C14b(M), gingipain (C25), and the cysteine peptidase domain (CPD) of various toxins (C80). INTRO 182 189 caspase protein Although seven families (C14 is additionally split into three subfamilies) have been described for this clan, crystal structures have only been determined from four: legumain (C13), caspase (C14a), paracaspase (C14b(P), metacaspase (C14b(M), gingipain (C25), and the cysteine peptidase domain (CPD) of various toxins (C80). INTRO 191 195 C14a protein_type Although seven families (C14 is additionally split into three subfamilies) have been described for this clan, crystal structures have only been determined from four: legumain (C13), caspase (C14a), paracaspase (C14b(P), metacaspase (C14b(M), gingipain (C25), and the cysteine peptidase domain (CPD) of various toxins (C80). INTRO 198 209 paracaspase protein Although seven families (C14 is additionally split into three subfamilies) have been described for this clan, crystal structures have only been determined from four: legumain (C13), caspase (C14a), paracaspase (C14b(P), metacaspase (C14b(M), gingipain (C25), and the cysteine peptidase domain (CPD) of various toxins (C80). INTRO 211 217 C14b(P protein_type Although seven families (C14 is additionally split into three subfamilies) have been described for this clan, crystal structures have only been determined from four: legumain (C13), caspase (C14a), paracaspase (C14b(P), metacaspase (C14b(M), gingipain (C25), and the cysteine peptidase domain (CPD) of various toxins (C80). INTRO 220 231 metacaspase protein Although seven families (C14 is additionally split into three subfamilies) have been described for this clan, crystal structures have only been determined from four: legumain (C13), caspase (C14a), paracaspase (C14b(P), metacaspase (C14b(M), gingipain (C25), and the cysteine peptidase domain (CPD) of various toxins (C80). INTRO 233 239 C14b(M protein_type Although seven families (C14 is additionally split into three subfamilies) have been described for this clan, crystal structures have only been determined from four: legumain (C13), caspase (C14a), paracaspase (C14b(P), metacaspase (C14b(M), gingipain (C25), and the cysteine peptidase domain (CPD) of various toxins (C80). INTRO 242 251 gingipain protein Although seven families (C14 is additionally split into three subfamilies) have been described for this clan, crystal structures have only been determined from four: legumain (C13), caspase (C14a), paracaspase (C14b(P), metacaspase (C14b(M), gingipain (C25), and the cysteine peptidase domain (CPD) of various toxins (C80). INTRO 253 256 C25 protein_type Although seven families (C14 is additionally split into three subfamilies) have been described for this clan, crystal structures have only been determined from four: legumain (C13), caspase (C14a), paracaspase (C14b(P), metacaspase (C14b(M), gingipain (C25), and the cysteine peptidase domain (CPD) of various toxins (C80). INTRO 267 292 cysteine peptidase domain structure_element Although seven families (C14 is additionally split into three subfamilies) have been described for this clan, crystal structures have only been determined from four: legumain (C13), caspase (C14a), paracaspase (C14b(P), metacaspase (C14b(M), gingipain (C25), and the cysteine peptidase domain (CPD) of various toxins (C80). INTRO 294 297 CPD structure_element Although seven families (C14 is additionally split into three subfamilies) have been described for this clan, crystal structures have only been determined from four: legumain (C13), caspase (C14a), paracaspase (C14b(P), metacaspase (C14b(M), gingipain (C25), and the cysteine peptidase domain (CPD) of various toxins (C80). INTRO 318 321 C80 protein_type Although seven families (C14 is additionally split into three subfamilies) have been described for this clan, crystal structures have only been determined from four: legumain (C13), caspase (C14a), paracaspase (C14b(P), metacaspase (C14b(M), gingipain (C25), and the cysteine peptidase domain (CPD) of various toxins (C80). INTRO 43 54 clostripain protein No structural information is available for clostripain (C11), separase (C50), or PrtH-peptidase (C85). INTRO 56 59 C11 protein_type No structural information is available for clostripain (C11), separase (C50), or PrtH-peptidase (C85). INTRO 62 70 separase protein No structural information is available for clostripain (C11), separase (C50), or PrtH-peptidase (C85). INTRO 72 75 C50 protein_type No structural information is available for clostripain (C11), separase (C50), or PrtH-peptidase (C85). INTRO 81 95 PrtH-peptidase protein No structural information is available for clostripain (C11), separase (C50), or PrtH-peptidase (C85). INTRO 97 100 C85 protein_type No structural information is available for clostripain (C11), separase (C50), or PrtH-peptidase (C85). INTRO 0 15 Clan CD enzymes protein_type Clan CD enzymes have a highly conserved His/Cys catalytic dyad and exhibit strict specificity for the P1 residue of their substrates. INTRO 23 39 highly conserved protein_state Clan CD enzymes have a highly conserved His/Cys catalytic dyad and exhibit strict specificity for the P1 residue of their substrates. INTRO 40 62 His/Cys catalytic dyad site Clan CD enzymes have a highly conserved His/Cys catalytic dyad and exhibit strict specificity for the P1 residue of their substrates. INTRO 102 104 P1 residue_number Clan CD enzymes have a highly conserved His/Cys catalytic dyad and exhibit strict specificity for the P1 residue of their substrates. INTRO 37 44 clan CD protein_type However, despite these similarities, clan CD forms a functionally diverse group of enzymes: the overall structural diversity between (and at times within) the various families provides these peptidases with a wide variety of substrate specificities and activation mechanisms. INTRO 191 201 peptidases protein_type However, despite these similarities, clan CD forms a functionally diverse group of enzymes: the overall structural diversity between (and at times within) the various families provides these peptidases with a wide variety of substrate specificities and activation mechanisms. INTRO 75 84 mammalian taxonomy_domain The archetypal and arguably most notable family in the clan is that of the mammalian caspases (C14a), although clan CD members are distributed throughout the entire phylogenetic kingdom and are often required in fundamental biological processes. INTRO 85 93 caspases protein_type The archetypal and arguably most notable family in the clan is that of the mammalian caspases (C14a), although clan CD members are distributed throughout the entire phylogenetic kingdom and are often required in fundamental biological processes. INTRO 95 99 C14a protein_type The archetypal and arguably most notable family in the clan is that of the mammalian caspases (C14a), although clan CD members are distributed throughout the entire phylogenetic kingdom and are often required in fundamental biological processes. INTRO 111 118 clan CD protein_type The archetypal and arguably most notable family in the clan is that of the mammalian caspases (C14a), although clan CD members are distributed throughout the entire phylogenetic kingdom and are often required in fundamental biological processes. INTRO 70 73 C11 protein_type Interestingly, little is known about the structure or function of the C11 proteins, despite their widespread distribution and its archetypal member, clostripain from Clostridium histolyticum, first reported in the literature in 1938. INTRO 149 160 clostripain protein Interestingly, little is known about the structure or function of the C11 proteins, despite their widespread distribution and its archetypal member, clostripain from Clostridium histolyticum, first reported in the literature in 1938. INTRO 166 190 Clostridium histolyticum species Interestingly, little is known about the structure or function of the C11 proteins, despite their widespread distribution and its archetypal member, clostripain from Clostridium histolyticum, first reported in the literature in 1938. INTRO 0 11 Clostripain protein Clostripain has been described as an arginine-specific peptidase with a requirement for Ca2+ and loss of an internal nonapeptide for full activation; lack of structural information on the family appears to have prohibited further investigation. INTRO 37 64 arginine-specific peptidase protein_type Clostripain has been described as an arginine-specific peptidase with a requirement for Ca2+ and loss of an internal nonapeptide for full activation; lack of structural information on the family appears to have prohibited further investigation. INTRO 88 92 Ca2+ chemical Clostripain has been described as an arginine-specific peptidase with a requirement for Ca2+ and loss of an internal nonapeptide for full activation; lack of structural information on the family appears to have prohibited further investigation. INTRO 108 128 internal nonapeptide structure_element Clostripain has been described as an arginine-specific peptidase with a requirement for Ca2+ and loss of an internal nonapeptide for full activation; lack of structural information on the family appears to have prohibited further investigation. INTRO 133 148 full activation protein_state Clostripain has been described as an arginine-specific peptidase with a requirement for Ca2+ and loss of an internal nonapeptide for full activation; lack of structural information on the family appears to have prohibited further investigation. INTRO 56 64 bacteria taxonomy_domain As part of an ongoing project to characterize commensal bacteria in the microbiome that inhabit the human gut, the structure of C11 peptidase, PmC11, from Parabacteroides merdae was determined using the Joint Center for Structural Genomics (JCSG)4 HTP structural biology pipeline. INTRO 100 105 human species As part of an ongoing project to characterize commensal bacteria in the microbiome that inhabit the human gut, the structure of C11 peptidase, PmC11, from Parabacteroides merdae was determined using the Joint Center for Structural Genomics (JCSG)4 HTP structural biology pipeline. INTRO 115 124 structure evidence As part of an ongoing project to characterize commensal bacteria in the microbiome that inhabit the human gut, the structure of C11 peptidase, PmC11, from Parabacteroides merdae was determined using the Joint Center for Structural Genomics (JCSG)4 HTP structural biology pipeline. INTRO 128 141 C11 peptidase protein_type As part of an ongoing project to characterize commensal bacteria in the microbiome that inhabit the human gut, the structure of C11 peptidase, PmC11, from Parabacteroides merdae was determined using the Joint Center for Structural Genomics (JCSG)4 HTP structural biology pipeline. INTRO 143 148 PmC11 protein As part of an ongoing project to characterize commensal bacteria in the microbiome that inhabit the human gut, the structure of C11 peptidase, PmC11, from Parabacteroides merdae was determined using the Joint Center for Structural Genomics (JCSG)4 HTP structural biology pipeline. INTRO 155 177 Parabacteroides merdae species As part of an ongoing project to characterize commensal bacteria in the microbiome that inhabit the human gut, the structure of C11 peptidase, PmC11, from Parabacteroides merdae was determined using the Joint Center for Structural Genomics (JCSG)4 HTP structural biology pipeline. INTRO 4 26 structure was analyzed experimental_method The structure was analyzed, and the enzyme was biochemically characterized to provide the first structure/function correlation for a C11 peptidase. INTRO 47 74 biochemically characterized experimental_method The structure was analyzed, and the enzyme was biochemically characterized to provide the first structure/function correlation for a C11 peptidase. INTRO 133 146 C11 peptidase protein_type The structure was analyzed, and the enzyme was biochemically characterized to provide the first structure/function correlation for a C11 peptidase. INTRO 0 9 Structure evidence Structure of PmC11 RESULTS 13 18 PmC11 protein Structure of PmC11 RESULTS 4 21 crystal structure evidence The crystal structure of the catalytically active form of PmC11 revealed an extended caspase-like α/β/α sandwich architecture comprised of a central nine-stranded β-sheet, with an unusual C-terminal domain (CTD), starting at Lys250. RESULTS 29 49 catalytically active protein_state The crystal structure of the catalytically active form of PmC11 revealed an extended caspase-like α/β/α sandwich architecture comprised of a central nine-stranded β-sheet, with an unusual C-terminal domain (CTD), starting at Lys250. RESULTS 58 63 PmC11 protein The crystal structure of the catalytically active form of PmC11 revealed an extended caspase-like α/β/α sandwich architecture comprised of a central nine-stranded β-sheet, with an unusual C-terminal domain (CTD), starting at Lys250. RESULTS 76 112 extended caspase-like α/β/α sandwich structure_element The crystal structure of the catalytically active form of PmC11 revealed an extended caspase-like α/β/α sandwich architecture comprised of a central nine-stranded β-sheet, with an unusual C-terminal domain (CTD), starting at Lys250. RESULTS 149 170 nine-stranded β-sheet structure_element The crystal structure of the catalytically active form of PmC11 revealed an extended caspase-like α/β/α sandwich architecture comprised of a central nine-stranded β-sheet, with an unusual C-terminal domain (CTD), starting at Lys250. RESULTS 188 205 C-terminal domain structure_element The crystal structure of the catalytically active form of PmC11 revealed an extended caspase-like α/β/α sandwich architecture comprised of a central nine-stranded β-sheet, with an unusual C-terminal domain (CTD), starting at Lys250. RESULTS 207 210 CTD structure_element The crystal structure of the catalytically active form of PmC11 revealed an extended caspase-like α/β/α sandwich architecture comprised of a central nine-stranded β-sheet, with an unusual C-terminal domain (CTD), starting at Lys250. RESULTS 225 231 Lys250 residue_name_number The crystal structure of the catalytically active form of PmC11 revealed an extended caspase-like α/β/α sandwich architecture comprised of a central nine-stranded β-sheet, with an unusual C-terminal domain (CTD), starting at Lys250. RESULTS 2 17 single cleavage ptm A single cleavage was observed in the polypeptide chain at Lys147 (Fig. 1, A and B), where both ends of the cleavage site are fully visible and well ordered in the electron density. RESULTS 59 65 Lys147 residue_name_number A single cleavage was observed in the polypeptide chain at Lys147 (Fig. 1, A and B), where both ends of the cleavage site are fully visible and well ordered in the electron density. RESULTS 108 121 cleavage site site A single cleavage was observed in the polypeptide chain at Lys147 (Fig. 1, A and B), where both ends of the cleavage site are fully visible and well ordered in the electron density. RESULTS 164 180 electron density evidence A single cleavage was observed in the polypeptide chain at Lys147 (Fig. 1, A and B), where both ends of the cleavage site are fully visible and well ordered in the electron density. RESULTS 12 33 nine-stranded β-sheet structure_element The central nine-stranded β-sheet (β1–β9) of PmC11 consists of six parallel and three anti-parallel β-strands with 4↑3↓2↑1↑5↑6↑7↓8↓9↑ topology (Fig. 1A) and the overall structure includes 14 α-helices with six (α1–α2 and α4–α7) closely surrounding the β-sheet in an approximately parallel orientation. RESULTS 35 40 β1–β9 structure_element The central nine-stranded β-sheet (β1–β9) of PmC11 consists of six parallel and three anti-parallel β-strands with 4↑3↓2↑1↑5↑6↑7↓8↓9↑ topology (Fig. 1A) and the overall structure includes 14 α-helices with six (α1–α2 and α4–α7) closely surrounding the β-sheet in an approximately parallel orientation. RESULTS 45 50 PmC11 protein The central nine-stranded β-sheet (β1–β9) of PmC11 consists of six parallel and three anti-parallel β-strands with 4↑3↓2↑1↑5↑6↑7↓8↓9↑ topology (Fig. 1A) and the overall structure includes 14 α-helices with six (α1–α2 and α4–α7) closely surrounding the β-sheet in an approximately parallel orientation. RESULTS 67 75 parallel structure_element The central nine-stranded β-sheet (β1–β9) of PmC11 consists of six parallel and three anti-parallel β-strands with 4↑3↓2↑1↑5↑6↑7↓8↓9↑ topology (Fig. 1A) and the overall structure includes 14 α-helices with six (α1–α2 and α4–α7) closely surrounding the β-sheet in an approximately parallel orientation. RESULTS 86 109 anti-parallel β-strands structure_element The central nine-stranded β-sheet (β1–β9) of PmC11 consists of six parallel and three anti-parallel β-strands with 4↑3↓2↑1↑5↑6↑7↓8↓9↑ topology (Fig. 1A) and the overall structure includes 14 α-helices with six (α1–α2 and α4–α7) closely surrounding the β-sheet in an approximately parallel orientation. RESULTS 169 178 structure evidence The central nine-stranded β-sheet (β1–β9) of PmC11 consists of six parallel and three anti-parallel β-strands with 4↑3↓2↑1↑5↑6↑7↓8↓9↑ topology (Fig. 1A) and the overall structure includes 14 α-helices with six (α1–α2 and α4–α7) closely surrounding the β-sheet in an approximately parallel orientation. RESULTS 191 200 α-helices structure_element The central nine-stranded β-sheet (β1–β9) of PmC11 consists of six parallel and three anti-parallel β-strands with 4↑3↓2↑1↑5↑6↑7↓8↓9↑ topology (Fig. 1A) and the overall structure includes 14 α-helices with six (α1–α2 and α4–α7) closely surrounding the β-sheet in an approximately parallel orientation. RESULTS 211 216 α1–α2 structure_element The central nine-stranded β-sheet (β1–β9) of PmC11 consists of six parallel and three anti-parallel β-strands with 4↑3↓2↑1↑5↑6↑7↓8↓9↑ topology (Fig. 1A) and the overall structure includes 14 α-helices with six (α1–α2 and α4–α7) closely surrounding the β-sheet in an approximately parallel orientation. RESULTS 221 226 α4–α7 structure_element The central nine-stranded β-sheet (β1–β9) of PmC11 consists of six parallel and three anti-parallel β-strands with 4↑3↓2↑1↑5↑6↑7↓8↓9↑ topology (Fig. 1A) and the overall structure includes 14 α-helices with six (α1–α2 and α4–α7) closely surrounding the β-sheet in an approximately parallel orientation. RESULTS 252 259 β-sheet structure_element The central nine-stranded β-sheet (β1–β9) of PmC11 consists of six parallel and three anti-parallel β-strands with 4↑3↓2↑1↑5↑6↑7↓8↓9↑ topology (Fig. 1A) and the overall structure includes 14 α-helices with six (α1–α2 and α4–α7) closely surrounding the β-sheet in an approximately parallel orientation. RESULTS 0 7 Helices structure_element Helices α1, α7, and α6 are located on one side of the β-sheet with α2, α4, and α5 on the opposite side (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 8 10 α1 structure_element Helices α1, α7, and α6 are located on one side of the β-sheet with α2, α4, and α5 on the opposite side (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 12 14 α7 structure_element Helices α1, α7, and α6 are located on one side of the β-sheet with α2, α4, and α5 on the opposite side (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 20 22 α6 structure_element Helices α1, α7, and α6 are located on one side of the β-sheet with α2, α4, and α5 on the opposite side (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 54 61 β-sheet structure_element Helices α1, α7, and α6 are located on one side of the β-sheet with α2, α4, and α5 on the opposite side (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 67 69 α2 structure_element Helices α1, α7, and α6 are located on one side of the β-sheet with α2, α4, and α5 on the opposite side (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 71 73 α4 structure_element Helices α1, α7, and α6 are located on one side of the β-sheet with α2, α4, and α5 on the opposite side (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 79 81 α5 structure_element Helices α1, α7, and α6 are located on one side of the β-sheet with α2, α4, and α5 on the opposite side (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 0 5 Helix structure_element Helix α3 sits at the end of the loop following β5 (L5), just preceding the Lys147 cleavage site, with both L5 and α3 pointing away from the central β-sheet and toward the CTD, which starts with α8. RESULTS 6 8 α3 structure_element Helix α3 sits at the end of the loop following β5 (L5), just preceding the Lys147 cleavage site, with both L5 and α3 pointing away from the central β-sheet and toward the CTD, which starts with α8. RESULTS 32 36 loop structure_element Helix α3 sits at the end of the loop following β5 (L5), just preceding the Lys147 cleavage site, with both L5 and α3 pointing away from the central β-sheet and toward the CTD, which starts with α8. RESULTS 47 49 β5 structure_element Helix α3 sits at the end of the loop following β5 (L5), just preceding the Lys147 cleavage site, with both L5 and α3 pointing away from the central β-sheet and toward the CTD, which starts with α8. RESULTS 51 53 L5 structure_element Helix α3 sits at the end of the loop following β5 (L5), just preceding the Lys147 cleavage site, with both L5 and α3 pointing away from the central β-sheet and toward the CTD, which starts with α8. RESULTS 75 81 Lys147 residue_name_number Helix α3 sits at the end of the loop following β5 (L5), just preceding the Lys147 cleavage site, with both L5 and α3 pointing away from the central β-sheet and toward the CTD, which starts with α8. RESULTS 82 95 cleavage site site Helix α3 sits at the end of the loop following β5 (L5), just preceding the Lys147 cleavage site, with both L5 and α3 pointing away from the central β-sheet and toward the CTD, which starts with α8. RESULTS 107 109 L5 structure_element Helix α3 sits at the end of the loop following β5 (L5), just preceding the Lys147 cleavage site, with both L5 and α3 pointing away from the central β-sheet and toward the CTD, which starts with α8. RESULTS 114 116 α3 structure_element Helix α3 sits at the end of the loop following β5 (L5), just preceding the Lys147 cleavage site, with both L5 and α3 pointing away from the central β-sheet and toward the CTD, which starts with α8. RESULTS 148 155 β-sheet structure_element Helix α3 sits at the end of the loop following β5 (L5), just preceding the Lys147 cleavage site, with both L5 and α3 pointing away from the central β-sheet and toward the CTD, which starts with α8. RESULTS 171 174 CTD structure_element Helix α3 sits at the end of the loop following β5 (L5), just preceding the Lys147 cleavage site, with both L5 and α3 pointing away from the central β-sheet and toward the CTD, which starts with α8. RESULTS 194 196 α8 structure_element Helix α3 sits at the end of the loop following β5 (L5), just preceding the Lys147 cleavage site, with both L5 and α3 pointing away from the central β-sheet and toward the CTD, which starts with α8. RESULTS 4 13 structure evidence The structure also includes two short β-hairpins (βA–βB and βD–βE) and a small β-sheet (βC–βF), which is formed from two distinct regions of the sequence (βC precedes α11, α12 and β9, whereas βF follows the βD-βE hairpin) in the middle of the CTD (Fig. 1B). RESULTS 38 48 β-hairpins structure_element The structure also includes two short β-hairpins (βA–βB and βD–βE) and a small β-sheet (βC–βF), which is formed from two distinct regions of the sequence (βC precedes α11, α12 and β9, whereas βF follows the βD-βE hairpin) in the middle of the CTD (Fig. 1B). RESULTS 50 55 βA–βB structure_element The structure also includes two short β-hairpins (βA–βB and βD–βE) and a small β-sheet (βC–βF), which is formed from two distinct regions of the sequence (βC precedes α11, α12 and β9, whereas βF follows the βD-βE hairpin) in the middle of the CTD (Fig. 1B). RESULTS 60 65 βD–βE structure_element The structure also includes two short β-hairpins (βA–βB and βD–βE) and a small β-sheet (βC–βF), which is formed from two distinct regions of the sequence (βC precedes α11, α12 and β9, whereas βF follows the βD-βE hairpin) in the middle of the CTD (Fig. 1B). RESULTS 73 86 small β-sheet structure_element The structure also includes two short β-hairpins (βA–βB and βD–βE) and a small β-sheet (βC–βF), which is formed from two distinct regions of the sequence (βC precedes α11, α12 and β9, whereas βF follows the βD-βE hairpin) in the middle of the CTD (Fig. 1B). RESULTS 88 93 βC–βF structure_element The structure also includes two short β-hairpins (βA–βB and βD–βE) and a small β-sheet (βC–βF), which is formed from two distinct regions of the sequence (βC precedes α11, α12 and β9, whereas βF follows the βD-βE hairpin) in the middle of the CTD (Fig. 1B). RESULTS 155 157 βC structure_element The structure also includes two short β-hairpins (βA–βB and βD–βE) and a small β-sheet (βC–βF), which is formed from two distinct regions of the sequence (βC precedes α11, α12 and β9, whereas βF follows the βD-βE hairpin) in the middle of the CTD (Fig. 1B). RESULTS 167 170 α11 structure_element The structure also includes two short β-hairpins (βA–βB and βD–βE) and a small β-sheet (βC–βF), which is formed from two distinct regions of the sequence (βC precedes α11, α12 and β9, whereas βF follows the βD-βE hairpin) in the middle of the CTD (Fig. 1B). RESULTS 172 175 α12 structure_element The structure also includes two short β-hairpins (βA–βB and βD–βE) and a small β-sheet (βC–βF), which is formed from two distinct regions of the sequence (βC precedes α11, α12 and β9, whereas βF follows the βD-βE hairpin) in the middle of the CTD (Fig. 1B). RESULTS 180 182 β9 structure_element The structure also includes two short β-hairpins (βA–βB and βD–βE) and a small β-sheet (βC–βF), which is formed from two distinct regions of the sequence (βC precedes α11, α12 and β9, whereas βF follows the βD-βE hairpin) in the middle of the CTD (Fig. 1B). RESULTS 192 194 βF structure_element The structure also includes two short β-hairpins (βA–βB and βD–βE) and a small β-sheet (βC–βF), which is formed from two distinct regions of the sequence (βC precedes α11, α12 and β9, whereas βF follows the βD-βE hairpin) in the middle of the CTD (Fig. 1B). RESULTS 207 212 βD-βE structure_element The structure also includes two short β-hairpins (βA–βB and βD–βE) and a small β-sheet (βC–βF), which is formed from two distinct regions of the sequence (βC precedes α11, α12 and β9, whereas βF follows the βD-βE hairpin) in the middle of the CTD (Fig. 1B). RESULTS 213 220 hairpin structure_element The structure also includes two short β-hairpins (βA–βB and βD–βE) and a small β-sheet (βC–βF), which is formed from two distinct regions of the sequence (βC precedes α11, α12 and β9, whereas βF follows the βD-βE hairpin) in the middle of the CTD (Fig. 1B). RESULTS 243 246 CTD structure_element The structure also includes two short β-hairpins (βA–βB and βD–βE) and a small β-sheet (βC–βF), which is formed from two distinct regions of the sequence (βC precedes α11, α12 and β9, whereas βF follows the βD-βE hairpin) in the middle of the CTD (Fig. 1B). RESULTS 0 17 Crystal structure evidence Crystal structure of a C11 peptidase from P. merdae. FIG 23 36 C11 peptidase protein_type Crystal structure of a C11 peptidase from P. merdae. FIG 42 51 P. merdae species Crystal structure of a C11 peptidase from P. merdae. FIG 4 30 primary sequence alignment experimental_method A, primary sequence alignment of PmC11 (Uniprot ID A7A9N3) and clostripain (Uniprot ID P09870) from C. histolyticum with identical residues highlighted in gray shading. FIG 34 39 PmC11 protein A, primary sequence alignment of PmC11 (Uniprot ID A7A9N3) and clostripain (Uniprot ID P09870) from C. histolyticum with identical residues highlighted in gray shading. FIG 64 75 clostripain protein A, primary sequence alignment of PmC11 (Uniprot ID A7A9N3) and clostripain (Uniprot ID P09870) from C. histolyticum with identical residues highlighted in gray shading. FIG 101 116 C. histolyticum species A, primary sequence alignment of PmC11 (Uniprot ID A7A9N3) and clostripain (Uniprot ID P09870) from C. histolyticum with identical residues highlighted in gray shading. FIG 27 32 PmC11 protein The secondary structure of PmC11 from the crystal structure is mapped onto its sequence with the position of the PmC11 catalytic dyad, autocatalytic cleavage site (Lys147), and S1 binding pocket Asp (Asp177) highlighted by a red star, a red downturned triangle, and a red upturned triangle, respectively. FIG 42 59 crystal structure evidence The secondary structure of PmC11 from the crystal structure is mapped onto its sequence with the position of the PmC11 catalytic dyad, autocatalytic cleavage site (Lys147), and S1 binding pocket Asp (Asp177) highlighted by a red star, a red downturned triangle, and a red upturned triangle, respectively. FIG 113 118 PmC11 protein The secondary structure of PmC11 from the crystal structure is mapped onto its sequence with the position of the PmC11 catalytic dyad, autocatalytic cleavage site (Lys147), and S1 binding pocket Asp (Asp177) highlighted by a red star, a red downturned triangle, and a red upturned triangle, respectively. FIG 119 133 catalytic dyad site The secondary structure of PmC11 from the crystal structure is mapped onto its sequence with the position of the PmC11 catalytic dyad, autocatalytic cleavage site (Lys147), and S1 binding pocket Asp (Asp177) highlighted by a red star, a red downturned triangle, and a red upturned triangle, respectively. FIG 135 162 autocatalytic cleavage site site The secondary structure of PmC11 from the crystal structure is mapped onto its sequence with the position of the PmC11 catalytic dyad, autocatalytic cleavage site (Lys147), and S1 binding pocket Asp (Asp177) highlighted by a red star, a red downturned triangle, and a red upturned triangle, respectively. FIG 164 170 Lys147 residue_name_number The secondary structure of PmC11 from the crystal structure is mapped onto its sequence with the position of the PmC11 catalytic dyad, autocatalytic cleavage site (Lys147), and S1 binding pocket Asp (Asp177) highlighted by a red star, a red downturned triangle, and a red upturned triangle, respectively. FIG 177 194 S1 binding pocket site The secondary structure of PmC11 from the crystal structure is mapped onto its sequence with the position of the PmC11 catalytic dyad, autocatalytic cleavage site (Lys147), and S1 binding pocket Asp (Asp177) highlighted by a red star, a red downturned triangle, and a red upturned triangle, respectively. FIG 195 198 Asp residue_name The secondary structure of PmC11 from the crystal structure is mapped onto its sequence with the position of the PmC11 catalytic dyad, autocatalytic cleavage site (Lys147), and S1 binding pocket Asp (Asp177) highlighted by a red star, a red downturned triangle, and a red upturned triangle, respectively. FIG 200 206 Asp177 residue_name_number The secondary structure of PmC11 from the crystal structure is mapped onto its sequence with the position of the PmC11 catalytic dyad, autocatalytic cleavage site (Lys147), and S1 binding pocket Asp (Asp177) highlighted by a red star, a red downturned triangle, and a red upturned triangle, respectively. FIG 11 16 loops structure_element Connecting loops are colored gray, the main β-sheet is in orange, with other strands in olive, α-helices are in blue, and the nonapeptide linker of clostripain that is excised upon autocleavage is underlined in red. FIG 44 51 β-sheet structure_element Connecting loops are colored gray, the main β-sheet is in orange, with other strands in olive, α-helices are in blue, and the nonapeptide linker of clostripain that is excised upon autocleavage is underlined in red. FIG 95 104 α-helices structure_element Connecting loops are colored gray, the main β-sheet is in orange, with other strands in olive, α-helices are in blue, and the nonapeptide linker of clostripain that is excised upon autocleavage is underlined in red. FIG 126 144 nonapeptide linker structure_element Connecting loops are colored gray, the main β-sheet is in orange, with other strands in olive, α-helices are in blue, and the nonapeptide linker of clostripain that is excised upon autocleavage is underlined in red. FIG 148 159 clostripain protein Connecting loops are colored gray, the main β-sheet is in orange, with other strands in olive, α-helices are in blue, and the nonapeptide linker of clostripain that is excised upon autocleavage is underlined in red. FIG 181 193 autocleavage ptm Connecting loops are colored gray, the main β-sheet is in orange, with other strands in olive, α-helices are in blue, and the nonapeptide linker of clostripain that is excised upon autocleavage is underlined in red. FIG 21 35 catalytic site site Sequences around the catalytic site of clostripain and PmC11 align well. FIG 39 50 clostripain protein Sequences around the catalytic site of clostripain and PmC11 align well. FIG 55 60 PmC11 protein Sequences around the catalytic site of clostripain and PmC11 align well. FIG 23 28 PmC11 protein B, topology diagram of PmC11 colored as in A except that additional (non-core) β-strands are in yellow. FIG 79 88 β-strands structure_element B, topology diagram of PmC11 colored as in A except that additional (non-core) β-strands are in yellow. FIG 44 51 β-sheet structure_element Helices found on either side of the central β-sheet are shown above and below the sheet, respectively. FIG 82 87 sheet structure_element Helices found on either side of the central β-sheet are shown above and below the sheet, respectively. FIG 20 34 catalytic dyad site The position of the catalytic dyad (H, C) and the processing site (Lys147) are highlighted. FIG 36 37 H residue_name The position of the catalytic dyad (H, C) and the processing site (Lys147) are highlighted. FIG 39 40 C residue_name The position of the catalytic dyad (H, C) and the processing site (Lys147) are highlighted. FIG 50 65 processing site site The position of the catalytic dyad (H, C) and the processing site (Lys147) are highlighted. FIG 67 73 Lys147 residue_name_number The position of the catalytic dyad (H, C) and the processing site (Lys147) are highlighted. FIG 19 28 β-strands structure_element Helices (1–14) and β-strands (1–9 and A-F) are numbered from the N terminus. FIG 4 21 core caspase-fold structure_element The core caspase-fold is highlighted in a box. FIG 25 30 PmC11 protein C, tertiary structure of PmC11. FIG 33 38 PmC11 protein The N and C termini (N and C) of PmC11 along with the central β-sheet (1–9), helix α5, and helices α8, α11, and α13 from the C-terminal domain, are all labeled. FIG 62 69 β-sheet structure_element The N and C termini (N and C) of PmC11 along with the central β-sheet (1–9), helix α5, and helices α8, α11, and α13 from the C-terminal domain, are all labeled. FIG 77 82 helix structure_element The N and C termini (N and C) of PmC11 along with the central β-sheet (1–9), helix α5, and helices α8, α11, and α13 from the C-terminal domain, are all labeled. FIG 83 85 α5 structure_element The N and C termini (N and C) of PmC11 along with the central β-sheet (1–9), helix α5, and helices α8, α11, and α13 from the C-terminal domain, are all labeled. FIG 91 98 helices structure_element The N and C termini (N and C) of PmC11 along with the central β-sheet (1–9), helix α5, and helices α8, α11, and α13 from the C-terminal domain, are all labeled. FIG 99 101 α8 structure_element The N and C termini (N and C) of PmC11 along with the central β-sheet (1–9), helix α5, and helices α8, α11, and α13 from the C-terminal domain, are all labeled. FIG 103 106 α11 structure_element The N and C termini (N and C) of PmC11 along with the central β-sheet (1–9), helix α5, and helices α8, α11, and α13 from the C-terminal domain, are all labeled. FIG 112 115 α13 structure_element The N and C termini (N and C) of PmC11 along with the central β-sheet (1–9), helix α5, and helices α8, α11, and α13 from the C-terminal domain, are all labeled. FIG 125 142 C-terminal domain structure_element The N and C termini (N and C) of PmC11 along with the central β-sheet (1–9), helix α5, and helices α8, α11, and α13 from the C-terminal domain, are all labeled. FIG 33 40 β-sheet structure_element Loops are colored gray, the main β-sheet is in orange, with other β-strands in yellow, and α-helices are in blue. FIG 66 75 β-strands structure_element Loops are colored gray, the main β-sheet is in orange, with other β-strands in yellow, and α-helices are in blue. FIG 91 100 α-helices structure_element Loops are colored gray, the main β-sheet is in orange, with other β-strands in yellow, and α-helices are in blue. FIG 4 7 CTD structure_element The CTD of PmC11 is composed of a tight helical bundle formed from helices α8–α14 and includes strands βC and βF, and β-hairpin βD–βE. The CTD sits entirely on one side of the enzyme interacting only with α3, α5, β9, and the loops surrounding β8. RESULTS 11 16 PmC11 protein The CTD of PmC11 is composed of a tight helical bundle formed from helices α8–α14 and includes strands βC and βF, and β-hairpin βD–βE. The CTD sits entirely on one side of the enzyme interacting only with α3, α5, β9, and the loops surrounding β8. RESULTS 34 54 tight helical bundle structure_element The CTD of PmC11 is composed of a tight helical bundle formed from helices α8–α14 and includes strands βC and βF, and β-hairpin βD–βE. The CTD sits entirely on one side of the enzyme interacting only with α3, α5, β9, and the loops surrounding β8. RESULTS 67 74 helices structure_element The CTD of PmC11 is composed of a tight helical bundle formed from helices α8–α14 and includes strands βC and βF, and β-hairpin βD–βE. The CTD sits entirely on one side of the enzyme interacting only with α3, α5, β9, and the loops surrounding β8. RESULTS 75 81 α8–α14 structure_element The CTD of PmC11 is composed of a tight helical bundle formed from helices α8–α14 and includes strands βC and βF, and β-hairpin βD–βE. The CTD sits entirely on one side of the enzyme interacting only with α3, α5, β9, and the loops surrounding β8. RESULTS 95 102 strands structure_element The CTD of PmC11 is composed of a tight helical bundle formed from helices α8–α14 and includes strands βC and βF, and β-hairpin βD–βE. The CTD sits entirely on one side of the enzyme interacting only with α3, α5, β9, and the loops surrounding β8. RESULTS 103 105 βC structure_element The CTD of PmC11 is composed of a tight helical bundle formed from helices α8–α14 and includes strands βC and βF, and β-hairpin βD–βE. The CTD sits entirely on one side of the enzyme interacting only with α3, α5, β9, and the loops surrounding β8. RESULTS 110 112 βF structure_element The CTD of PmC11 is composed of a tight helical bundle formed from helices α8–α14 and includes strands βC and βF, and β-hairpin βD–βE. The CTD sits entirely on one side of the enzyme interacting only with α3, α5, β9, and the loops surrounding β8. RESULTS 118 127 β-hairpin structure_element The CTD of PmC11 is composed of a tight helical bundle formed from helices α8–α14 and includes strands βC and βF, and β-hairpin βD–βE. The CTD sits entirely on one side of the enzyme interacting only with α3, α5, β9, and the loops surrounding β8. RESULTS 128 133 βD–βE structure_element The CTD of PmC11 is composed of a tight helical bundle formed from helices α8–α14 and includes strands βC and βF, and β-hairpin βD–βE. The CTD sits entirely on one side of the enzyme interacting only with α3, α5, β9, and the loops surrounding β8. RESULTS 139 142 CTD structure_element The CTD of PmC11 is composed of a tight helical bundle formed from helices α8–α14 and includes strands βC and βF, and β-hairpin βD–βE. The CTD sits entirely on one side of the enzyme interacting only with α3, α5, β9, and the loops surrounding β8. RESULTS 205 207 α3 structure_element The CTD of PmC11 is composed of a tight helical bundle formed from helices α8–α14 and includes strands βC and βF, and β-hairpin βD–βE. The CTD sits entirely on one side of the enzyme interacting only with α3, α5, β9, and the loops surrounding β8. RESULTS 209 211 α5 structure_element The CTD of PmC11 is composed of a tight helical bundle formed from helices α8–α14 and includes strands βC and βF, and β-hairpin βD–βE. The CTD sits entirely on one side of the enzyme interacting only with α3, α5, β9, and the loops surrounding β8. RESULTS 213 215 β9 structure_element The CTD of PmC11 is composed of a tight helical bundle formed from helices α8–α14 and includes strands βC and βF, and β-hairpin βD–βE. The CTD sits entirely on one side of the enzyme interacting only with α3, α5, β9, and the loops surrounding β8. RESULTS 225 230 loops structure_element The CTD of PmC11 is composed of a tight helical bundle formed from helices α8–α14 and includes strands βC and βF, and β-hairpin βD–βE. The CTD sits entirely on one side of the enzyme interacting only with α3, α5, β9, and the loops surrounding β8. RESULTS 243 245 β8 structure_element The CTD of PmC11 is composed of a tight helical bundle formed from helices α8–α14 and includes strands βC and βF, and β-hairpin βD–βE. The CTD sits entirely on one side of the enzyme interacting only with α3, α5, β9, and the loops surrounding β8. RESULTS 49 51 α5 structure_element Of the interacting secondary structure elements, α5 is perhaps the most interesting. RESULTS 0 10 This helix structure_element This helix makes a total of eight hydrogen bonds with the CTD, including one salt bridge (Arg191-Asp255) and is surrounded by the CTD on one side and the main core of the enzyme on the other, acting like a linchpin holding both components together (Fig. 1C). RESULTS 58 61 CTD structure_element This helix makes a total of eight hydrogen bonds with the CTD, including one salt bridge (Arg191-Asp255) and is surrounded by the CTD on one side and the main core of the enzyme on the other, acting like a linchpin holding both components together (Fig. 1C). RESULTS 90 96 Arg191 residue_name_number This helix makes a total of eight hydrogen bonds with the CTD, including one salt bridge (Arg191-Asp255) and is surrounded by the CTD on one side and the main core of the enzyme on the other, acting like a linchpin holding both components together (Fig. 1C). RESULTS 97 103 Asp255 residue_name_number This helix makes a total of eight hydrogen bonds with the CTD, including one salt bridge (Arg191-Asp255) and is surrounded by the CTD on one side and the main core of the enzyme on the other, acting like a linchpin holding both components together (Fig. 1C). RESULTS 130 133 CTD structure_element This helix makes a total of eight hydrogen bonds with the CTD, including one salt bridge (Arg191-Asp255) and is surrounded by the CTD on one side and the main core of the enzyme on the other, acting like a linchpin holding both components together (Fig. 1C). RESULTS 154 163 main core structure_element This helix makes a total of eight hydrogen bonds with the CTD, including one salt bridge (Arg191-Asp255) and is surrounded by the CTD on one side and the main core of the enzyme on the other, acting like a linchpin holding both components together (Fig. 1C). RESULTS 0 5 PmC11 protein PmC11 is, as expected, most structurally similar to other members of clan CD with the top hits in a search of known structures being caspase-7, gingipain-K, and legumain (PBD codes 4hq0, 4tkx, and 4aw9, respectively) (Table 2). RESULTS 69 76 clan CD protein_type PmC11 is, as expected, most structurally similar to other members of clan CD with the top hits in a search of known structures being caspase-7, gingipain-K, and legumain (PBD codes 4hq0, 4tkx, and 4aw9, respectively) (Table 2). RESULTS 116 126 structures evidence PmC11 is, as expected, most structurally similar to other members of clan CD with the top hits in a search of known structures being caspase-7, gingipain-K, and legumain (PBD codes 4hq0, 4tkx, and 4aw9, respectively) (Table 2). RESULTS 133 142 caspase-7 protein PmC11 is, as expected, most structurally similar to other members of clan CD with the top hits in a search of known structures being caspase-7, gingipain-K, and legumain (PBD codes 4hq0, 4tkx, and 4aw9, respectively) (Table 2). RESULTS 144 155 gingipain-K protein PmC11 is, as expected, most structurally similar to other members of clan CD with the top hits in a search of known structures being caspase-7, gingipain-K, and legumain (PBD codes 4hq0, 4tkx, and 4aw9, respectively) (Table 2). RESULTS 161 169 legumain protein PmC11 is, as expected, most structurally similar to other members of clan CD with the top hits in a search of known structures being caspase-7, gingipain-K, and legumain (PBD codes 4hq0, 4tkx, and 4aw9, respectively) (Table 2). RESULTS 4 21 C-terminal domain structure_element The C-terminal domain is unique to PmC11 within clan CD and structure comparisons for this domain alone does not produce any hits in the PDB (DaliLite, PDBeFold), suggesting a completely novel fold. RESULTS 35 40 PmC11 protein The C-terminal domain is unique to PmC11 within clan CD and structure comparisons for this domain alone does not produce any hits in the PDB (DaliLite, PDBeFold), suggesting a completely novel fold. RESULTS 48 55 clan CD protein_type The C-terminal domain is unique to PmC11 within clan CD and structure comparisons for this domain alone does not produce any hits in the PDB (DaliLite, PDBeFold), suggesting a completely novel fold. RESULTS 60 81 structure comparisons experimental_method The C-terminal domain is unique to PmC11 within clan CD and structure comparisons for this domain alone does not produce any hits in the PDB (DaliLite, PDBeFold), suggesting a completely novel fold. RESULTS 86 103 this domain alone structure_element The C-terminal domain is unique to PmC11 within clan CD and structure comparisons for this domain alone does not produce any hits in the PDB (DaliLite, PDBeFold), suggesting a completely novel fold. RESULTS 142 150 DaliLite experimental_method The C-terminal domain is unique to PmC11 within clan CD and structure comparisons for this domain alone does not produce any hits in the PDB (DaliLite, PDBeFold), suggesting a completely novel fold. RESULTS 152 160 PDBeFold experimental_method The C-terminal domain is unique to PmC11 within clan CD and structure comparisons for this domain alone does not produce any hits in the PDB (DaliLite, PDBeFold), suggesting a completely novel fold. RESULTS 59 66 clan CD protein_type As the archetypal and arguably most well studied member of clan CD, the caspases were used as the basis to investigate the structure/function relationships in PmC11, with caspase-7 as the representative member. RESULTS 72 80 caspases protein_type As the archetypal and arguably most well studied member of clan CD, the caspases were used as the basis to investigate the structure/function relationships in PmC11, with caspase-7 as the representative member. RESULTS 159 164 PmC11 protein As the archetypal and arguably most well studied member of clan CD, the caspases were used as the basis to investigate the structure/function relationships in PmC11, with caspase-7 as the representative member. RESULTS 171 180 caspase-7 protein As the archetypal and arguably most well studied member of clan CD, the caspases were used as the basis to investigate the structure/function relationships in PmC11, with caspase-7 as the representative member. RESULTS 19 28 β-strands structure_element Six of the central β-strands in PmC11 (β1–β2 and β5–β8) share the same topology as the six-stranded β-sheet found in caspases, with strands β3, β4, and β9 located on the outside of this core structure (Fig. 1B, box). RESULTS 32 37 PmC11 protein Six of the central β-strands in PmC11 (β1–β2 and β5–β8) share the same topology as the six-stranded β-sheet found in caspases, with strands β3, β4, and β9 located on the outside of this core structure (Fig. 1B, box). RESULTS 39 44 β1–β2 structure_element Six of the central β-strands in PmC11 (β1–β2 and β5–β8) share the same topology as the six-stranded β-sheet found in caspases, with strands β3, β4, and β9 located on the outside of this core structure (Fig. 1B, box). RESULTS 49 54 β5–β8 structure_element Six of the central β-strands in PmC11 (β1–β2 and β5–β8) share the same topology as the six-stranded β-sheet found in caspases, with strands β3, β4, and β9 located on the outside of this core structure (Fig. 1B, box). RESULTS 87 107 six-stranded β-sheet structure_element Six of the central β-strands in PmC11 (β1–β2 and β5–β8) share the same topology as the six-stranded β-sheet found in caspases, with strands β3, β4, and β9 located on the outside of this core structure (Fig. 1B, box). RESULTS 117 125 caspases protein_type Six of the central β-strands in PmC11 (β1–β2 and β5–β8) share the same topology as the six-stranded β-sheet found in caspases, with strands β3, β4, and β9 located on the outside of this core structure (Fig. 1B, box). RESULTS 132 139 strands structure_element Six of the central β-strands in PmC11 (β1–β2 and β5–β8) share the same topology as the six-stranded β-sheet found in caspases, with strands β3, β4, and β9 located on the outside of this core structure (Fig. 1B, box). RESULTS 140 142 β3 structure_element Six of the central β-strands in PmC11 (β1–β2 and β5–β8) share the same topology as the six-stranded β-sheet found in caspases, with strands β3, β4, and β9 located on the outside of this core structure (Fig. 1B, box). RESULTS 144 146 β4 structure_element Six of the central β-strands in PmC11 (β1–β2 and β5–β8) share the same topology as the six-stranded β-sheet found in caspases, with strands β3, β4, and β9 located on the outside of this core structure (Fig. 1B, box). RESULTS 152 154 β9 structure_element Six of the central β-strands in PmC11 (β1–β2 and β5–β8) share the same topology as the six-stranded β-sheet found in caspases, with strands β3, β4, and β9 located on the outside of this core structure (Fig. 1B, box). RESULTS 186 200 core structure structure_element Six of the central β-strands in PmC11 (β1–β2 and β5–β8) share the same topology as the six-stranded β-sheet found in caspases, with strands β3, β4, and β9 located on the outside of this core structure (Fig. 1B, box). RESULTS 0 6 His133 residue_name_number His133 and Cys179 were found at locations structurally homologous to the caspase catalytic dyad, and other clan CD structures, at the C termini of strands β5 and β6, respectively (Figs. 1, A and B, and 2A). RESULTS 11 17 Cys179 residue_name_number His133 and Cys179 were found at locations structurally homologous to the caspase catalytic dyad, and other clan CD structures, at the C termini of strands β5 and β6, respectively (Figs. 1, A and B, and 2A). RESULTS 73 80 caspase protein_type His133 and Cys179 were found at locations structurally homologous to the caspase catalytic dyad, and other clan CD structures, at the C termini of strands β5 and β6, respectively (Figs. 1, A and B, and 2A). RESULTS 81 95 catalytic dyad site His133 and Cys179 were found at locations structurally homologous to the caspase catalytic dyad, and other clan CD structures, at the C termini of strands β5 and β6, respectively (Figs. 1, A and B, and 2A). RESULTS 107 114 clan CD protein_type His133 and Cys179 were found at locations structurally homologous to the caspase catalytic dyad, and other clan CD structures, at the C termini of strands β5 and β6, respectively (Figs. 1, A and B, and 2A). RESULTS 115 125 structures evidence His133 and Cys179 were found at locations structurally homologous to the caspase catalytic dyad, and other clan CD structures, at the C termini of strands β5 and β6, respectively (Figs. 1, A and B, and 2A). RESULTS 147 154 strands structure_element His133 and Cys179 were found at locations structurally homologous to the caspase catalytic dyad, and other clan CD structures, at the C termini of strands β5 and β6, respectively (Figs. 1, A and B, and 2A). RESULTS 155 157 β5 structure_element His133 and Cys179 were found at locations structurally homologous to the caspase catalytic dyad, and other clan CD structures, at the C termini of strands β5 and β6, respectively (Figs. 1, A and B, and 2A). RESULTS 162 164 β6 structure_element His133 and Cys179 were found at locations structurally homologous to the caspase catalytic dyad, and other clan CD structures, at the C termini of strands β5 and β6, respectively (Figs. 1, A and B, and 2A). RESULTS 2 29 multiple sequence alignment experimental_method A multiple sequence alignment of C11 proteins revealed that these residues are highly conserved (data not shown). RESULTS 33 36 C11 protein_type A multiple sequence alignment of C11 proteins revealed that these residues are highly conserved (data not shown). RESULTS 79 95 highly conserved protein_state A multiple sequence alignment of C11 proteins revealed that these residues are highly conserved (data not shown). RESULTS 11 33 PDBeFOLD superposition experimental_method Summary of PDBeFOLD superposition of structures found to be most similar to PmC11 in the PBD based on DaliLite TABLE 76 81 PmC11 protein Summary of PDBeFOLD superposition of structures found to be most similar to PmC11 in the PBD based on DaliLite TABLE 102 110 DaliLite experimental_method Summary of PDBeFOLD superposition of structures found to be most similar to PmC11 in the PBD based on DaliLite TABLE 0 43 Biochemical and structural characterization experimental_method Biochemical and structural characterization of PmC11. FIG 47 52 PmC11 protein Biochemical and structural characterization of PmC11. FIG 54 59 PmC11 protein A, ribbon representation of the overall structure of PmC11 illustrating the catalytic site, cleavage site displacement, and potential S1 binding site. FIG 77 91 catalytic site site A, ribbon representation of the overall structure of PmC11 illustrating the catalytic site, cleavage site displacement, and potential S1 binding site. FIG 135 150 S1 binding site site A, ribbon representation of the overall structure of PmC11 illustrating the catalytic site, cleavage site displacement, and potential S1 binding site. FIG 12 21 structure evidence The overall structure of PmC11 is shown in gray, looking down into the catalytic site with the catalytic dyad in red. FIG 25 30 PmC11 protein The overall structure of PmC11 is shown in gray, looking down into the catalytic site with the catalytic dyad in red. FIG 71 85 catalytic site site The overall structure of PmC11 is shown in gray, looking down into the catalytic site with the catalytic dyad in red. FIG 95 109 catalytic dyad site The overall structure of PmC11 is shown in gray, looking down into the catalytic site with the catalytic dyad in red. FIG 20 43 autolytic cleavage site site The two ends of the autolytic cleavage site (Lys147 and Ala148, green) are displaced by 19.5 Å (thin black line) from one another and residues in the potential substrate binding pocket are highlighted in blue. FIG 45 51 Lys147 residue_name_number The two ends of the autolytic cleavage site (Lys147 and Ala148, green) are displaced by 19.5 Å (thin black line) from one another and residues in the potential substrate binding pocket are highlighted in blue. FIG 45 51 Lys147 residue_name_number The two ends of the autolytic cleavage site (Lys147 and Ala148, green) are displaced by 19.5 Å (thin black line) from one another and residues in the potential substrate binding pocket are highlighted in blue. FIG 56 62 Ala148 residue_name_number The two ends of the autolytic cleavage site (Lys147 and Ala148, green) are displaced by 19.5 Å (thin black line) from one another and residues in the potential substrate binding pocket are highlighted in blue. FIG 160 184 substrate binding pocket site The two ends of the autolytic cleavage site (Lys147 and Ala148, green) are displaced by 19.5 Å (thin black line) from one another and residues in the potential substrate binding pocket are highlighted in blue. FIG 3 32 size exclusion chromatography experimental_method B, size exclusion chromatography of PmC11. FIG 36 41 PmC11 protein B, size exclusion chromatography of PmC11. FIG 20 27 monomer oligomeric_state PmC11 migrates as a monomer with a molecular mass around 41 kDa calculated from protein standards of known molecular weights. FIG 63 71 SDS-PAGE experimental_method Elution fractions across the major peak (1–6) were analyzed by SDS-PAGE on a 4–12% gel in MES buffer. FIG 7 13 active protein_state C, the active form of PmC11 and two mutants, PmC11C179A (C) and PmC11K147A (K), were examined by SDS-PAGE (lane 1) and Western blot analysis using an anti-His antibody (lane 2) show that PmC11 autoprocesses, whereas mutants, PmC11C179A and PmC11K147A, do not show autoprocessing in vitro. FIG 22 27 PmC11 protein C, the active form of PmC11 and two mutants, PmC11C179A (C) and PmC11K147A (K), were examined by SDS-PAGE (lane 1) and Western blot analysis using an anti-His antibody (lane 2) show that PmC11 autoprocesses, whereas mutants, PmC11C179A and PmC11K147A, do not show autoprocessing in vitro. FIG 45 55 PmC11C179A mutant C, the active form of PmC11 and two mutants, PmC11C179A (C) and PmC11K147A (K), were examined by SDS-PAGE (lane 1) and Western blot analysis using an anti-His antibody (lane 2) show that PmC11 autoprocesses, whereas mutants, PmC11C179A and PmC11K147A, do not show autoprocessing in vitro. FIG 64 74 PmC11K147A mutant C, the active form of PmC11 and two mutants, PmC11C179A (C) and PmC11K147A (K), were examined by SDS-PAGE (lane 1) and Western blot analysis using an anti-His antibody (lane 2) show that PmC11 autoprocesses, whereas mutants, PmC11C179A and PmC11K147A, do not show autoprocessing in vitro. FIG 97 105 SDS-PAGE experimental_method C, the active form of PmC11 and two mutants, PmC11C179A (C) and PmC11K147A (K), were examined by SDS-PAGE (lane 1) and Western blot analysis using an anti-His antibody (lane 2) show that PmC11 autoprocesses, whereas mutants, PmC11C179A and PmC11K147A, do not show autoprocessing in vitro. FIG 119 131 Western blot experimental_method C, the active form of PmC11 and two mutants, PmC11C179A (C) and PmC11K147A (K), were examined by SDS-PAGE (lane 1) and Western blot analysis using an anti-His antibody (lane 2) show that PmC11 autoprocesses, whereas mutants, PmC11C179A and PmC11K147A, do not show autoprocessing in vitro. FIG 187 192 PmC11 protein C, the active form of PmC11 and two mutants, PmC11C179A (C) and PmC11K147A (K), were examined by SDS-PAGE (lane 1) and Western blot analysis using an anti-His antibody (lane 2) show that PmC11 autoprocesses, whereas mutants, PmC11C179A and PmC11K147A, do not show autoprocessing in vitro. FIG 193 206 autoprocesses ptm C, the active form of PmC11 and two mutants, PmC11C179A (C) and PmC11K147A (K), were examined by SDS-PAGE (lane 1) and Western blot analysis using an anti-His antibody (lane 2) show that PmC11 autoprocesses, whereas mutants, PmC11C179A and PmC11K147A, do not show autoprocessing in vitro. FIG 225 235 PmC11C179A mutant C, the active form of PmC11 and two mutants, PmC11C179A (C) and PmC11K147A (K), were examined by SDS-PAGE (lane 1) and Western blot analysis using an anti-His antibody (lane 2) show that PmC11 autoprocesses, whereas mutants, PmC11C179A and PmC11K147A, do not show autoprocessing in vitro. FIG 240 250 PmC11K147A mutant C, the active form of PmC11 and two mutants, PmC11C179A (C) and PmC11K147A (K), were examined by SDS-PAGE (lane 1) and Western blot analysis using an anti-His antibody (lane 2) show that PmC11 autoprocesses, whereas mutants, PmC11C179A and PmC11K147A, do not show autoprocessing in vitro. FIG 264 278 autoprocessing ptm C, the active form of PmC11 and two mutants, PmC11C179A (C) and PmC11K147A (K), were examined by SDS-PAGE (lane 1) and Western blot analysis using an anti-His antibody (lane 2) show that PmC11 autoprocesses, whereas mutants, PmC11C179A and PmC11K147A, do not show autoprocessing in vitro. FIG 34 39 PmC11 protein D, cysteine peptidase activity of PmC11. FIG 7 11 Vmax evidence Km and Vmax of PmC11 and K147A mutant were determined by monitoring change in the fluorescence corresponding to AMC release from Bz-R-AMC. FIG 15 20 PmC11 protein Km and Vmax of PmC11 and K147A mutant were determined by monitoring change in the fluorescence corresponding to AMC release from Bz-R-AMC. FIG 25 30 K147A mutant Km and Vmax of PmC11 and K147A mutant were determined by monitoring change in the fluorescence corresponding to AMC release from Bz-R-AMC. FIG 129 137 Bz-R-AMC chemical Km and Vmax of PmC11 and K147A mutant were determined by monitoring change in the fluorescence corresponding to AMC release from Bz-R-AMC. FIG 3 28 intermolecular processing ptm E, intermolecular processing of PmC11C179A by PmC11. FIG 32 42 PmC11C179A mutant E, intermolecular processing of PmC11C179A by PmC11. FIG 46 51 PmC11 protein E, intermolecular processing of PmC11C179A by PmC11. FIG 89 94 PmC11 protein PmC11C179A (20 μg) was incubated overnight at 37 °C with increasing amounts of processed PmC11 and analyzed on a 10% SDS-PAGE gel. FIG 117 125 SDS-PAGE experimental_method PmC11C179A (20 μg) was incubated overnight at 37 °C with increasing amounts of processed PmC11 and analyzed on a 10% SDS-PAGE gel. FIG 9 19 PmC11C179A mutant Inactive PmC11C179A was not processed to a major extent by active PmC11 until around a ratio of 1:4 (5 μg of active PmC11). FIG 59 65 active protein_state Inactive PmC11C179A was not processed to a major extent by active PmC11 until around a ratio of 1:4 (5 μg of active PmC11). FIG 66 71 PmC11 protein Inactive PmC11C179A was not processed to a major extent by active PmC11 until around a ratio of 1:4 (5 μg of active PmC11). FIG 109 115 active protein_state Inactive PmC11C179A was not processed to a major extent by active PmC11 until around a ratio of 1:4 (5 μg of active PmC11). FIG 116 121 PmC11 protein Inactive PmC11C179A was not processed to a major extent by active PmC11 until around a ratio of 1:4 (5 μg of active PmC11). FIG 26 32 active protein_state A single lane of 20 μg of active PmC11 (labeled 20) is shown for comparison. FIG 33 38 PmC11 protein A single lane of 20 μg of active PmC11 (labeled 20) is shown for comparison. FIG 3 11 activity evidence F, activity of PmC11 against basic substrates. FIG 15 20 PmC11 protein F, activity of PmC11 against basic substrates. FIG 38 43 PmC11 protein G, electrostatic surface potential of PmC11 shown in a similar orientation, where blue and red denote positively and negatively charged surface potential, respectively, contoured at ±5 kT/e. FIG 20 34 catalytic dyad site The position of the catalytic dyad, one potential key substrate binding residue Asp177, and the ends of the cleavage site Lys147 and Ala148 are indicated. FIG 50 79 key substrate binding residue site The position of the catalytic dyad, one potential key substrate binding residue Asp177, and the ends of the cleavage site Lys147 and Ala148 are indicated. FIG 80 86 Asp177 residue_name_number The position of the catalytic dyad, one potential key substrate binding residue Asp177, and the ends of the cleavage site Lys147 and Ala148 are indicated. FIG 108 121 cleavage site site The position of the catalytic dyad, one potential key substrate binding residue Asp177, and the ends of the cleavage site Lys147 and Ala148 are indicated. FIG 122 128 Lys147 residue_name_number The position of the catalytic dyad, one potential key substrate binding residue Asp177, and the ends of the cleavage site Lys147 and Ala148 are indicated. FIG 133 139 Ala148 residue_name_number The position of the catalytic dyad, one potential key substrate binding residue Asp177, and the ends of the cleavage site Lys147 and Ala148 are indicated. FIG 12 21 α-helices structure_element Five of the α-helices surrounding the β-sheet of PmC11 (α1, α2, α4, α6, and α7) are found in similar positions to the five structurally conserved helices in caspases and other members of clan CD, apart from family C80. RESULTS 38 45 β-sheet structure_element Five of the α-helices surrounding the β-sheet of PmC11 (α1, α2, α4, α6, and α7) are found in similar positions to the five structurally conserved helices in caspases and other members of clan CD, apart from family C80. RESULTS 49 54 PmC11 protein Five of the α-helices surrounding the β-sheet of PmC11 (α1, α2, α4, α6, and α7) are found in similar positions to the five structurally conserved helices in caspases and other members of clan CD, apart from family C80. RESULTS 56 58 α1 structure_element Five of the α-helices surrounding the β-sheet of PmC11 (α1, α2, α4, α6, and α7) are found in similar positions to the five structurally conserved helices in caspases and other members of clan CD, apart from family C80. RESULTS 60 62 α2 structure_element Five of the α-helices surrounding the β-sheet of PmC11 (α1, α2, α4, α6, and α7) are found in similar positions to the five structurally conserved helices in caspases and other members of clan CD, apart from family C80. RESULTS 64 66 α4 structure_element Five of the α-helices surrounding the β-sheet of PmC11 (α1, α2, α4, α6, and α7) are found in similar positions to the five structurally conserved helices in caspases and other members of clan CD, apart from family C80. RESULTS 68 70 α6 structure_element Five of the α-helices surrounding the β-sheet of PmC11 (α1, α2, α4, α6, and α7) are found in similar positions to the five structurally conserved helices in caspases and other members of clan CD, apart from family C80. RESULTS 76 78 α7 structure_element Five of the α-helices surrounding the β-sheet of PmC11 (α1, α2, α4, α6, and α7) are found in similar positions to the five structurally conserved helices in caspases and other members of clan CD, apart from family C80. RESULTS 123 145 structurally conserved protein_state Five of the α-helices surrounding the β-sheet of PmC11 (α1, α2, α4, α6, and α7) are found in similar positions to the five structurally conserved helices in caspases and other members of clan CD, apart from family C80. RESULTS 146 153 helices structure_element Five of the α-helices surrounding the β-sheet of PmC11 (α1, α2, α4, α6, and α7) are found in similar positions to the five structurally conserved helices in caspases and other members of clan CD, apart from family C80. RESULTS 157 165 caspases protein_type Five of the α-helices surrounding the β-sheet of PmC11 (α1, α2, α4, α6, and α7) are found in similar positions to the five structurally conserved helices in caspases and other members of clan CD, apart from family C80. RESULTS 187 194 clan CD protein_type Five of the α-helices surrounding the β-sheet of PmC11 (α1, α2, α4, α6, and α7) are found in similar positions to the five structurally conserved helices in caspases and other members of clan CD, apart from family C80. RESULTS 214 217 C80 protein_type Five of the α-helices surrounding the β-sheet of PmC11 (α1, α2, α4, α6, and α7) are found in similar positions to the five structurally conserved helices in caspases and other members of clan CD, apart from family C80. RESULTS 20 36 extended β-sheet structure_element Other than its more extended β-sheet, PmC11 differs most significantly from other clan CD members at its C terminus, where the CTD contains a further seven α-helices and four β-strands after β8. RESULTS 38 43 PmC11 protein Other than its more extended β-sheet, PmC11 differs most significantly from other clan CD members at its C terminus, where the CTD contains a further seven α-helices and four β-strands after β8. RESULTS 82 89 clan CD protein_type Other than its more extended β-sheet, PmC11 differs most significantly from other clan CD members at its C terminus, where the CTD contains a further seven α-helices and four β-strands after β8. RESULTS 127 130 CTD structure_element Other than its more extended β-sheet, PmC11 differs most significantly from other clan CD members at its C terminus, where the CTD contains a further seven α-helices and four β-strands after β8. RESULTS 156 165 α-helices structure_element Other than its more extended β-sheet, PmC11 differs most significantly from other clan CD members at its C terminus, where the CTD contains a further seven α-helices and four β-strands after β8. RESULTS 175 184 β-strands structure_element Other than its more extended β-sheet, PmC11 differs most significantly from other clan CD members at its C terminus, where the CTD contains a further seven α-helices and four β-strands after β8. RESULTS 191 193 β8 structure_element Other than its more extended β-sheet, PmC11 differs most significantly from other clan CD members at its C terminus, where the CTD contains a further seven α-helices and four β-strands after β8. RESULTS 0 14 Autoprocessing ptm Autoprocessing of PmC11 RESULTS 18 23 PmC11 protein Autoprocessing of PmC11 RESULTS 0 12 Purification experimental_method Purification of recombinant PmC11 (molecular mass = 42.6 kDa) revealed partial processing into two cleavage products of 26.4 and 16.2 kDa, related to the observed cleavage at Lys147 in the crystal structure (Fig. 2A). RESULTS 28 33 PmC11 protein Purification of recombinant PmC11 (molecular mass = 42.6 kDa) revealed partial processing into two cleavage products of 26.4 and 16.2 kDa, related to the observed cleavage at Lys147 in the crystal structure (Fig. 2A). RESULTS 163 171 cleavage ptm Purification of recombinant PmC11 (molecular mass = 42.6 kDa) revealed partial processing into two cleavage products of 26.4 and 16.2 kDa, related to the observed cleavage at Lys147 in the crystal structure (Fig. 2A). RESULTS 175 181 Lys147 residue_name_number Purification of recombinant PmC11 (molecular mass = 42.6 kDa) revealed partial processing into two cleavage products of 26.4 and 16.2 kDa, related to the observed cleavage at Lys147 in the crystal structure (Fig. 2A). RESULTS 189 206 crystal structure evidence Purification of recombinant PmC11 (molecular mass = 42.6 kDa) revealed partial processing into two cleavage products of 26.4 and 16.2 kDa, related to the observed cleavage at Lys147 in the crystal structure (Fig. 2A). RESULTS 0 10 Incubation experimental_method Incubation of PmC11 at 37 °C for 16 h, resulted in a fully processed enzyme that remained as an intact monomer when applied to a size-exclusion column (Fig. 2B). RESULTS 14 19 PmC11 protein Incubation of PmC11 at 37 °C for 16 h, resulted in a fully processed enzyme that remained as an intact monomer when applied to a size-exclusion column (Fig. 2B). RESULTS 53 68 fully processed protein_state Incubation of PmC11 at 37 °C for 16 h, resulted in a fully processed enzyme that remained as an intact monomer when applied to a size-exclusion column (Fig. 2B). RESULTS 96 102 intact protein_state Incubation of PmC11 at 37 °C for 16 h, resulted in a fully processed enzyme that remained as an intact monomer when applied to a size-exclusion column (Fig. 2B). RESULTS 103 110 monomer oligomeric_state Incubation of PmC11 at 37 °C for 16 h, resulted in a fully processed enzyme that remained as an intact monomer when applied to a size-exclusion column (Fig. 2B). RESULTS 11 24 cleavage site site The single cleavage site of PmC11 at Lys147 is found immediately after α3, in loop L5 within the central β-sheet (Figs. 1, A and B, and 2A). RESULTS 28 33 PmC11 protein The single cleavage site of PmC11 at Lys147 is found immediately after α3, in loop L5 within the central β-sheet (Figs. 1, A and B, and 2A). RESULTS 37 43 Lys147 residue_name_number The single cleavage site of PmC11 at Lys147 is found immediately after α3, in loop L5 within the central β-sheet (Figs. 1, A and B, and 2A). RESULTS 71 73 α3 structure_element The single cleavage site of PmC11 at Lys147 is found immediately after α3, in loop L5 within the central β-sheet (Figs. 1, A and B, and 2A). RESULTS 78 82 loop structure_element The single cleavage site of PmC11 at Lys147 is found immediately after α3, in loop L5 within the central β-sheet (Figs. 1, A and B, and 2A). RESULTS 83 85 L5 structure_element The single cleavage site of PmC11 at Lys147 is found immediately after α3, in loop L5 within the central β-sheet (Figs. 1, A and B, and 2A). RESULTS 105 112 β-sheet structure_element The single cleavage site of PmC11 at Lys147 is found immediately after α3, in loop L5 within the central β-sheet (Figs. 1, A and B, and 2A). RESULTS 20 33 cleavage site site The two ends of the cleavage site are remarkably well ordered in the crystal structure and displaced from one another by 19.5 Å (Fig. 2A). RESULTS 69 86 crystal structure evidence The two ends of the cleavage site are remarkably well ordered in the crystal structure and displaced from one another by 19.5 Å (Fig. 2A). RESULTS 37 50 cleavage site site Moreover, the C-terminal side of the cleavage site resides near the catalytic dyad with Ala148 being 4.5 and 5.7 Å from His133 and Cys179, respectively. RESULTS 68 82 catalytic dyad site Moreover, the C-terminal side of the cleavage site resides near the catalytic dyad with Ala148 being 4.5 and 5.7 Å from His133 and Cys179, respectively. RESULTS 88 94 Ala148 residue_name_number Moreover, the C-terminal side of the cleavage site resides near the catalytic dyad with Ala148 being 4.5 and 5.7 Å from His133 and Cys179, respectively. RESULTS 120 126 His133 residue_name_number Moreover, the C-terminal side of the cleavage site resides near the catalytic dyad with Ala148 being 4.5 and 5.7 Å from His133 and Cys179, respectively. RESULTS 131 137 Cys179 residue_name_number Moreover, the C-terminal side of the cleavage site resides near the catalytic dyad with Ala148 being 4.5 and 5.7 Å from His133 and Cys179, respectively. RESULTS 43 48 helix structure_element Consequently, it appears feasible that the helix attached to Lys147 (α3) could be responsible for steric autoinhibition of PmC11 when Lys147 is covalently bonded to Ala148. RESULTS 61 67 Lys147 residue_name_number Consequently, it appears feasible that the helix attached to Lys147 (α3) could be responsible for steric autoinhibition of PmC11 when Lys147 is covalently bonded to Ala148. RESULTS 69 71 α3 structure_element Consequently, it appears feasible that the helix attached to Lys147 (α3) could be responsible for steric autoinhibition of PmC11 when Lys147 is covalently bonded to Ala148. RESULTS 123 128 PmC11 protein Consequently, it appears feasible that the helix attached to Lys147 (α3) could be responsible for steric autoinhibition of PmC11 when Lys147 is covalently bonded to Ala148. RESULTS 134 140 Lys147 residue_name_number Consequently, it appears feasible that the helix attached to Lys147 (α3) could be responsible for steric autoinhibition of PmC11 when Lys147 is covalently bonded to Ala148. RESULTS 165 171 Ala148 residue_name_number Consequently, it appears feasible that the helix attached to Lys147 (α3) could be responsible for steric autoinhibition of PmC11 when Lys147 is covalently bonded to Ala148. RESULTS 10 18 cleavage ptm Thus, the cleavage would be required for full activation of PmC11. RESULTS 41 56 full activation protein_state Thus, the cleavage would be required for full activation of PmC11. RESULTS 60 65 PmC11 protein Thus, the cleavage would be required for full activation of PmC11. RESULTS 78 88 PmC11C179A mutant To investigate this possibility, two mutant forms of the enzyme were created: PmC11C179A (a catalytically inactive mutant) and PmC11K147A (a cleavage-site mutant). RESULTS 92 121 catalytically inactive mutant protein_state To investigate this possibility, two mutant forms of the enzyme were created: PmC11C179A (a catalytically inactive mutant) and PmC11K147A (a cleavage-site mutant). RESULTS 127 137 PmC11K147A mutant To investigate this possibility, two mutant forms of the enzyme were created: PmC11C179A (a catalytically inactive mutant) and PmC11K147A (a cleavage-site mutant). RESULTS 141 161 cleavage-site mutant protein_state To investigate this possibility, two mutant forms of the enzyme were created: PmC11C179A (a catalytically inactive mutant) and PmC11K147A (a cleavage-site mutant). RESULTS 8 16 SDS-PAGE experimental_method Initial SDS-PAGE and Western blot analysis of both mutants revealed no discernible processing occurred as compared with active PmC11 (Fig. 2C). RESULTS 21 33 Western blot experimental_method Initial SDS-PAGE and Western blot analysis of both mutants revealed no discernible processing occurred as compared with active PmC11 (Fig. 2C). RESULTS 120 126 active protein_state Initial SDS-PAGE and Western blot analysis of both mutants revealed no discernible processing occurred as compared with active PmC11 (Fig. 2C). RESULTS 127 132 PmC11 protein Initial SDS-PAGE and Western blot analysis of both mutants revealed no discernible processing occurred as compared with active PmC11 (Fig. 2C). RESULTS 4 14 PmC11K147A mutant The PmC11K147A mutant enzyme had a markedly different reaction rate (Vmax) compared with WT, where the reaction velocity of PmC11 was 10 times greater than that of PmC11K147A (Fig. 2D). RESULTS 15 21 mutant protein_state The PmC11K147A mutant enzyme had a markedly different reaction rate (Vmax) compared with WT, where the reaction velocity of PmC11 was 10 times greater than that of PmC11K147A (Fig. 2D). RESULTS 54 67 reaction rate evidence The PmC11K147A mutant enzyme had a markedly different reaction rate (Vmax) compared with WT, where the reaction velocity of PmC11 was 10 times greater than that of PmC11K147A (Fig. 2D). RESULTS 69 73 Vmax evidence The PmC11K147A mutant enzyme had a markedly different reaction rate (Vmax) compared with WT, where the reaction velocity of PmC11 was 10 times greater than that of PmC11K147A (Fig. 2D). RESULTS 89 91 WT protein_state The PmC11K147A mutant enzyme had a markedly different reaction rate (Vmax) compared with WT, where the reaction velocity of PmC11 was 10 times greater than that of PmC11K147A (Fig. 2D). RESULTS 103 120 reaction velocity evidence The PmC11K147A mutant enzyme had a markedly different reaction rate (Vmax) compared with WT, where the reaction velocity of PmC11 was 10 times greater than that of PmC11K147A (Fig. 2D). RESULTS 124 129 PmC11 protein The PmC11K147A mutant enzyme had a markedly different reaction rate (Vmax) compared with WT, where the reaction velocity of PmC11 was 10 times greater than that of PmC11K147A (Fig. 2D). RESULTS 164 174 PmC11K147A mutant The PmC11K147A mutant enzyme had a markedly different reaction rate (Vmax) compared with WT, where the reaction velocity of PmC11 was 10 times greater than that of PmC11K147A (Fig. 2D). RESULTS 39 44 PmC11 protein Taken together, these data reveal that PmC11 requires processing at Lys147 for optimum activity. RESULTS 68 74 Lys147 residue_name_number Taken together, these data reveal that PmC11 requires processing at Lys147 for optimum activity. RESULTS 88 98 PmC11C179A mutant To investigate whether processing is a result of intra- or intermolecular cleavage, the PmC11C179A mutant was incubated with increasing concentrations of processed and activated PmC11. RESULTS 99 105 mutant protein_state To investigate whether processing is a result of intra- or intermolecular cleavage, the PmC11C179A mutant was incubated with increasing concentrations of processed and activated PmC11. RESULTS 110 150 incubated with increasing concentrations experimental_method To investigate whether processing is a result of intra- or intermolecular cleavage, the PmC11C179A mutant was incubated with increasing concentrations of processed and activated PmC11. RESULTS 154 163 processed protein_state To investigate whether processing is a result of intra- or intermolecular cleavage, the PmC11C179A mutant was incubated with increasing concentrations of processed and activated PmC11. RESULTS 168 177 activated protein_state To investigate whether processing is a result of intra- or intermolecular cleavage, the PmC11C179A mutant was incubated with increasing concentrations of processed and activated PmC11. RESULTS 178 183 PmC11 protein To investigate whether processing is a result of intra- or intermolecular cleavage, the PmC11C179A mutant was incubated with increasing concentrations of processed and activated PmC11. RESULTS 62 72 PmC11C179A mutant These studies revealed that there was no apparent cleavage of PmC11C179A by the active enzyme at low concentrations of PmC11 and that only limited cleavage was observed when the ratio of active enzyme (PmC11:PmC11C179A) was increased to ∼1:10 and 1:4, with complete cleavage observed at a ratio of 1:1 (Fig. 2E). RESULTS 80 86 active protein_state These studies revealed that there was no apparent cleavage of PmC11C179A by the active enzyme at low concentrations of PmC11 and that only limited cleavage was observed when the ratio of active enzyme (PmC11:PmC11C179A) was increased to ∼1:10 and 1:4, with complete cleavage observed at a ratio of 1:1 (Fig. 2E). RESULTS 94 115 at low concentrations experimental_method These studies revealed that there was no apparent cleavage of PmC11C179A by the active enzyme at low concentrations of PmC11 and that only limited cleavage was observed when the ratio of active enzyme (PmC11:PmC11C179A) was increased to ∼1:10 and 1:4, with complete cleavage observed at a ratio of 1:1 (Fig. 2E). RESULTS 119 124 PmC11 protein These studies revealed that there was no apparent cleavage of PmC11C179A by the active enzyme at low concentrations of PmC11 and that only limited cleavage was observed when the ratio of active enzyme (PmC11:PmC11C179A) was increased to ∼1:10 and 1:4, with complete cleavage observed at a ratio of 1:1 (Fig. 2E). RESULTS 187 193 active protein_state These studies revealed that there was no apparent cleavage of PmC11C179A by the active enzyme at low concentrations of PmC11 and that only limited cleavage was observed when the ratio of active enzyme (PmC11:PmC11C179A) was increased to ∼1:10 and 1:4, with complete cleavage observed at a ratio of 1:1 (Fig. 2E). RESULTS 202 207 PmC11 protein These studies revealed that there was no apparent cleavage of PmC11C179A by the active enzyme at low concentrations of PmC11 and that only limited cleavage was observed when the ratio of active enzyme (PmC11:PmC11C179A) was increased to ∼1:10 and 1:4, with complete cleavage observed at a ratio of 1:1 (Fig. 2E). RESULTS 208 218 PmC11C179A mutant These studies revealed that there was no apparent cleavage of PmC11C179A by the active enzyme at low concentrations of PmC11 and that only limited cleavage was observed when the ratio of active enzyme (PmC11:PmC11C179A) was increased to ∼1:10 and 1:4, with complete cleavage observed at a ratio of 1:1 (Fig. 2E). RESULTS 224 250 increased to ∼1:10 and 1:4 experimental_method These studies revealed that there was no apparent cleavage of PmC11C179A by the active enzyme at low concentrations of PmC11 and that only limited cleavage was observed when the ratio of active enzyme (PmC11:PmC11C179A) was increased to ∼1:10 and 1:4, with complete cleavage observed at a ratio of 1:1 (Fig. 2E). RESULTS 289 301 ratio of 1:1 experimental_method These studies revealed that there was no apparent cleavage of PmC11C179A by the active enzyme at low concentrations of PmC11 and that only limited cleavage was observed when the ratio of active enzyme (PmC11:PmC11C179A) was increased to ∼1:10 and 1:4, with complete cleavage observed at a ratio of 1:1 (Fig. 2E). RESULTS 19 27 cleavage ptm This suggests that cleavage of PmC11C179A was most likely an effect of the increasing concentration of PmC11 and intermolecular cleavage. RESULTS 31 41 PmC11C179A mutant This suggests that cleavage of PmC11C179A was most likely an effect of the increasing concentration of PmC11 and intermolecular cleavage. RESULTS 103 108 PmC11 protein This suggests that cleavage of PmC11C179A was most likely an effect of the increasing concentration of PmC11 and intermolecular cleavage. RESULTS 42 50 pro-form protein_state Collectively, these data suggest that the pro-form of PmC11 is autoinhibited by a section of L5 blocking access to the active site, prior to intramolecular cleavage at Lys147. RESULTS 54 59 PmC11 protein Collectively, these data suggest that the pro-form of PmC11 is autoinhibited by a section of L5 blocking access to the active site, prior to intramolecular cleavage at Lys147. RESULTS 63 76 autoinhibited protein_state Collectively, these data suggest that the pro-form of PmC11 is autoinhibited by a section of L5 blocking access to the active site, prior to intramolecular cleavage at Lys147. RESULTS 93 95 L5 structure_element Collectively, these data suggest that the pro-form of PmC11 is autoinhibited by a section of L5 blocking access to the active site, prior to intramolecular cleavage at Lys147. RESULTS 119 130 active site site Collectively, these data suggest that the pro-form of PmC11 is autoinhibited by a section of L5 blocking access to the active site, prior to intramolecular cleavage at Lys147. RESULTS 141 164 intramolecular cleavage ptm Collectively, these data suggest that the pro-form of PmC11 is autoinhibited by a section of L5 blocking access to the active site, prior to intramolecular cleavage at Lys147. RESULTS 168 174 Lys147 residue_name_number Collectively, these data suggest that the pro-form of PmC11 is autoinhibited by a section of L5 blocking access to the active site, prior to intramolecular cleavage at Lys147. RESULTS 5 13 cleavage ptm This cleavage subsequently allows movement of the region containing Lys147 and the active site to open up for substrate access. RESULTS 68 74 Lys147 residue_name_number This cleavage subsequently allows movement of the region containing Lys147 and the active site to open up for substrate access. RESULTS 83 94 active site site This cleavage subsequently allows movement of the region containing Lys147 and the active site to open up for substrate access. RESULTS 98 102 open protein_state This cleavage subsequently allows movement of the region containing Lys147 and the active site to open up for substrate access. RESULTS 25 30 PmC11 protein Substrate Specificity of PmC11 RESULTS 4 26 autocatalytic cleavage ptm The autocatalytic cleavage of PmC11 at Lys147 (sequence KLK∧A) demonstrates that the enzyme accepts substrates with Lys in the P1 position. RESULTS 30 35 PmC11 protein The autocatalytic cleavage of PmC11 at Lys147 (sequence KLK∧A) demonstrates that the enzyme accepts substrates with Lys in the P1 position. RESULTS 39 45 Lys147 residue_name_number The autocatalytic cleavage of PmC11 at Lys147 (sequence KLK∧A) demonstrates that the enzyme accepts substrates with Lys in the P1 position. RESULTS 116 119 Lys residue_name The autocatalytic cleavage of PmC11 at Lys147 (sequence KLK∧A) demonstrates that the enzyme accepts substrates with Lys in the P1 position. RESULTS 127 129 P1 residue_number The autocatalytic cleavage of PmC11 at Lys147 (sequence KLK∧A) demonstrates that the enzyme accepts substrates with Lys in the P1 position. RESULTS 13 18 PmC11 protein As expected, PmC11 showed no activity against substrates with Pro or Asp in P1 but was active toward substrates with a basic residue in P1 such as Bz-R-AMC, Z-GGR-AMC, and BOC-VLK-AMC. RESULTS 62 65 Pro residue_name As expected, PmC11 showed no activity against substrates with Pro or Asp in P1 but was active toward substrates with a basic residue in P1 such as Bz-R-AMC, Z-GGR-AMC, and BOC-VLK-AMC. RESULTS 69 72 Asp residue_name As expected, PmC11 showed no activity against substrates with Pro or Asp in P1 but was active toward substrates with a basic residue in P1 such as Bz-R-AMC, Z-GGR-AMC, and BOC-VLK-AMC. RESULTS 76 78 P1 residue_number As expected, PmC11 showed no activity against substrates with Pro or Asp in P1 but was active toward substrates with a basic residue in P1 such as Bz-R-AMC, Z-GGR-AMC, and BOC-VLK-AMC. RESULTS 87 93 active protein_state As expected, PmC11 showed no activity against substrates with Pro or Asp in P1 but was active toward substrates with a basic residue in P1 such as Bz-R-AMC, Z-GGR-AMC, and BOC-VLK-AMC. RESULTS 136 138 P1 residue_number As expected, PmC11 showed no activity against substrates with Pro or Asp in P1 but was active toward substrates with a basic residue in P1 such as Bz-R-AMC, Z-GGR-AMC, and BOC-VLK-AMC. RESULTS 147 155 Bz-R-AMC chemical As expected, PmC11 showed no activity against substrates with Pro or Asp in P1 but was active toward substrates with a basic residue in P1 such as Bz-R-AMC, Z-GGR-AMC, and BOC-VLK-AMC. RESULTS 157 166 Z-GGR-AMC chemical As expected, PmC11 showed no activity against substrates with Pro or Asp in P1 but was active toward substrates with a basic residue in P1 such as Bz-R-AMC, Z-GGR-AMC, and BOC-VLK-AMC. RESULTS 172 183 BOC-VLK-AMC chemical As expected, PmC11 showed no activity against substrates with Pro or Asp in P1 but was active toward substrates with a basic residue in P1 such as Bz-R-AMC, Z-GGR-AMC, and BOC-VLK-AMC. RESULTS 59 62 Arg residue_name The rate of cleavage was ∼3-fold greater toward the single Arg substrate Bz-R-AMC than for the other two (Fig. 2F) and, unexpectedly, PmC11 showed no activity toward BOC-K-AMC. RESULTS 73 81 Bz-R-AMC chemical The rate of cleavage was ∼3-fold greater toward the single Arg substrate Bz-R-AMC than for the other two (Fig. 2F) and, unexpectedly, PmC11 showed no activity toward BOC-K-AMC. RESULTS 134 139 PmC11 protein The rate of cleavage was ∼3-fold greater toward the single Arg substrate Bz-R-AMC than for the other two (Fig. 2F) and, unexpectedly, PmC11 showed no activity toward BOC-K-AMC. RESULTS 166 175 BOC-K-AMC chemical The rate of cleavage was ∼3-fold greater toward the single Arg substrate Bz-R-AMC than for the other two (Fig. 2F) and, unexpectedly, PmC11 showed no activity toward BOC-K-AMC. RESULTS 27 32 PmC11 protein These results confirm that PmC11 accepts substrates containing Arg or Lys in P1 with a possible preference for Arg. RESULTS 63 66 Arg residue_name These results confirm that PmC11 accepts substrates containing Arg or Lys in P1 with a possible preference for Arg. RESULTS 70 73 Lys residue_name These results confirm that PmC11 accepts substrates containing Arg or Lys in P1 with a possible preference for Arg. RESULTS 77 79 P1 residue_number These results confirm that PmC11 accepts substrates containing Arg or Lys in P1 with a possible preference for Arg. RESULTS 111 114 Arg residue_name These results confirm that PmC11 accepts substrates containing Arg or Lys in P1 with a possible preference for Arg. RESULTS 4 18 catalytic dyad site The catalytic dyad of PmC11 sits near the bottom of an open pocket on the surface of the enzyme at a conserved location in the clan CD family. RESULTS 22 27 PmC11 protein The catalytic dyad of PmC11 sits near the bottom of an open pocket on the surface of the enzyme at a conserved location in the clan CD family. RESULTS 55 59 open protein_state The catalytic dyad of PmC11 sits near the bottom of an open pocket on the surface of the enzyme at a conserved location in the clan CD family. RESULTS 60 66 pocket site The catalytic dyad of PmC11 sits near the bottom of an open pocket on the surface of the enzyme at a conserved location in the clan CD family. RESULTS 101 119 conserved location protein_state The catalytic dyad of PmC11 sits near the bottom of an open pocket on the surface of the enzyme at a conserved location in the clan CD family. RESULTS 132 141 CD family protein_type The catalytic dyad of PmC11 sits near the bottom of an open pocket on the surface of the enzyme at a conserved location in the clan CD family. RESULTS 4 9 PmC11 protein The PmC11 structure reveals that the catalytic dyad forms part of a large acidic pocket (Fig. 2G), consistent with a binding site for a basic substrate. RESULTS 10 19 structure evidence The PmC11 structure reveals that the catalytic dyad forms part of a large acidic pocket (Fig. 2G), consistent with a binding site for a basic substrate. RESULTS 37 51 catalytic dyad site The PmC11 structure reveals that the catalytic dyad forms part of a large acidic pocket (Fig. 2G), consistent with a binding site for a basic substrate. RESULTS 74 87 acidic pocket site The PmC11 structure reveals that the catalytic dyad forms part of a large acidic pocket (Fig. 2G), consistent with a binding site for a basic substrate. RESULTS 117 129 binding site site The PmC11 structure reveals that the catalytic dyad forms part of a large acidic pocket (Fig. 2G), consistent with a binding site for a basic substrate. RESULTS 5 11 pocket site This pocket is lined with the potential functional side chains of Asn50, Asp177, and Thr204 with Gly134, Asp207, and Met205 also contributing to the pocket (Fig. 2A). RESULTS 66 71 Asn50 residue_name_number This pocket is lined with the potential functional side chains of Asn50, Asp177, and Thr204 with Gly134, Asp207, and Met205 also contributing to the pocket (Fig. 2A). RESULTS 73 79 Asp177 residue_name_number This pocket is lined with the potential functional side chains of Asn50, Asp177, and Thr204 with Gly134, Asp207, and Met205 also contributing to the pocket (Fig. 2A). RESULTS 85 91 Thr204 residue_name_number This pocket is lined with the potential functional side chains of Asn50, Asp177, and Thr204 with Gly134, Asp207, and Met205 also contributing to the pocket (Fig. 2A). RESULTS 97 103 Gly134 residue_name_number This pocket is lined with the potential functional side chains of Asn50, Asp177, and Thr204 with Gly134, Asp207, and Met205 also contributing to the pocket (Fig. 2A). RESULTS 105 111 Asp207 residue_name_number This pocket is lined with the potential functional side chains of Asn50, Asp177, and Thr204 with Gly134, Asp207, and Met205 also contributing to the pocket (Fig. 2A). RESULTS 117 123 Met205 residue_name_number This pocket is lined with the potential functional side chains of Asn50, Asp177, and Thr204 with Gly134, Asp207, and Met205 also contributing to the pocket (Fig. 2A). RESULTS 149 155 pocket site This pocket is lined with the potential functional side chains of Asn50, Asp177, and Thr204 with Gly134, Asp207, and Met205 also contributing to the pocket (Fig. 2A). RESULTS 54 74 structurally similar protein_state Interestingly, these residues are in regions that are structurally similar to those involved in the S1 binding pockets of other clan CD members (shown in Ref.). RESULTS 100 118 S1 binding pockets site Interestingly, these residues are in regions that are structurally similar to those involved in the S1 binding pockets of other clan CD members (shown in Ref.). RESULTS 128 143 clan CD members protein_type Interestingly, these residues are in regions that are structurally similar to those involved in the S1 binding pockets of other clan CD members (shown in Ref.). RESULTS 8 13 PmC11 protein Because PmC11 recognizes basic substrates, the tetrapeptide inhibitor Z-VRPR-FMK was tested as an enzyme inhibitor and was found to inhibit both the autoprocessing and activity of PmC11 (Fig. 3A). RESULTS 70 80 Z-VRPR-FMK chemical Because PmC11 recognizes basic substrates, the tetrapeptide inhibitor Z-VRPR-FMK was tested as an enzyme inhibitor and was found to inhibit both the autoprocessing and activity of PmC11 (Fig. 3A). RESULTS 132 139 inhibit protein_state Because PmC11 recognizes basic substrates, the tetrapeptide inhibitor Z-VRPR-FMK was tested as an enzyme inhibitor and was found to inhibit both the autoprocessing and activity of PmC11 (Fig. 3A). RESULTS 149 163 autoprocessing ptm Because PmC11 recognizes basic substrates, the tetrapeptide inhibitor Z-VRPR-FMK was tested as an enzyme inhibitor and was found to inhibit both the autoprocessing and activity of PmC11 (Fig. 3A). RESULTS 180 185 PmC11 protein Because PmC11 recognizes basic substrates, the tetrapeptide inhibitor Z-VRPR-FMK was tested as an enzyme inhibitor and was found to inhibit both the autoprocessing and activity of PmC11 (Fig. 3A). RESULTS 0 10 Z-VRPR-FMK chemical Z-VRPR-FMK was also shown to bind to the enzyme: a size-shift was observed, by SDS-PAGE analysis, in the larger processed product of PmC11 suggesting that the inhibitor bound to the active site (Fig. 3B). RESULTS 51 61 size-shift evidence Z-VRPR-FMK was also shown to bind to the enzyme: a size-shift was observed, by SDS-PAGE analysis, in the larger processed product of PmC11 suggesting that the inhibitor bound to the active site (Fig. 3B). RESULTS 79 87 SDS-PAGE experimental_method Z-VRPR-FMK was also shown to bind to the enzyme: a size-shift was observed, by SDS-PAGE analysis, in the larger processed product of PmC11 suggesting that the inhibitor bound to the active site (Fig. 3B). RESULTS 133 138 PmC11 protein Z-VRPR-FMK was also shown to bind to the enzyme: a size-shift was observed, by SDS-PAGE analysis, in the larger processed product of PmC11 suggesting that the inhibitor bound to the active site (Fig. 3B). RESULTS 159 174 inhibitor bound protein_state Z-VRPR-FMK was also shown to bind to the enzyme: a size-shift was observed, by SDS-PAGE analysis, in the larger processed product of PmC11 suggesting that the inhibitor bound to the active site (Fig. 3B). RESULTS 182 193 active site site Z-VRPR-FMK was also shown to bind to the enzyme: a size-shift was observed, by SDS-PAGE analysis, in the larger processed product of PmC11 suggesting that the inhibitor bound to the active site (Fig. 3B). RESULTS 2 19 structure overlay experimental_method A structure overlay of PmC11 with the MALT1-paracacaspase (MALT1-P), in complex with Z-VRPR-FMK, revealed that the PmC11 dyad sits in a very similar position to that of active MALT1-P and that Asn50, Asp177, and Asp207 superimpose well with the principal MALT1-P inhibitor binding residues (Asp365, Asp462, and Glu500, respectively (VRPR-FMK from MALT1-P with the corresponding PmC11 residues from the structural overlay is shown in Fig. 1D), as described in Ref.). RESULTS 23 28 PmC11 protein A structure overlay of PmC11 with the MALT1-paracacaspase (MALT1-P), in complex with Z-VRPR-FMK, revealed that the PmC11 dyad sits in a very similar position to that of active MALT1-P and that Asn50, Asp177, and Asp207 superimpose well with the principal MALT1-P inhibitor binding residues (Asp365, Asp462, and Glu500, respectively (VRPR-FMK from MALT1-P with the corresponding PmC11 residues from the structural overlay is shown in Fig. 1D), as described in Ref.). RESULTS 38 57 MALT1-paracacaspase protein A structure overlay of PmC11 with the MALT1-paracacaspase (MALT1-P), in complex with Z-VRPR-FMK, revealed that the PmC11 dyad sits in a very similar position to that of active MALT1-P and that Asn50, Asp177, and Asp207 superimpose well with the principal MALT1-P inhibitor binding residues (Asp365, Asp462, and Glu500, respectively (VRPR-FMK from MALT1-P with the corresponding PmC11 residues from the structural overlay is shown in Fig. 1D), as described in Ref.). RESULTS 59 66 MALT1-P protein A structure overlay of PmC11 with the MALT1-paracacaspase (MALT1-P), in complex with Z-VRPR-FMK, revealed that the PmC11 dyad sits in a very similar position to that of active MALT1-P and that Asn50, Asp177, and Asp207 superimpose well with the principal MALT1-P inhibitor binding residues (Asp365, Asp462, and Glu500, respectively (VRPR-FMK from MALT1-P with the corresponding PmC11 residues from the structural overlay is shown in Fig. 1D), as described in Ref.). RESULTS 72 79 complex protein_state A structure overlay of PmC11 with the MALT1-paracacaspase (MALT1-P), in complex with Z-VRPR-FMK, revealed that the PmC11 dyad sits in a very similar position to that of active MALT1-P and that Asn50, Asp177, and Asp207 superimpose well with the principal MALT1-P inhibitor binding residues (Asp365, Asp462, and Glu500, respectively (VRPR-FMK from MALT1-P with the corresponding PmC11 residues from the structural overlay is shown in Fig. 1D), as described in Ref.). RESULTS 85 95 Z-VRPR-FMK chemical A structure overlay of PmC11 with the MALT1-paracacaspase (MALT1-P), in complex with Z-VRPR-FMK, revealed that the PmC11 dyad sits in a very similar position to that of active MALT1-P and that Asn50, Asp177, and Asp207 superimpose well with the principal MALT1-P inhibitor binding residues (Asp365, Asp462, and Glu500, respectively (VRPR-FMK from MALT1-P with the corresponding PmC11 residues from the structural overlay is shown in Fig. 1D), as described in Ref.). RESULTS 115 120 PmC11 protein A structure overlay of PmC11 with the MALT1-paracacaspase (MALT1-P), in complex with Z-VRPR-FMK, revealed that the PmC11 dyad sits in a very similar position to that of active MALT1-P and that Asn50, Asp177, and Asp207 superimpose well with the principal MALT1-P inhibitor binding residues (Asp365, Asp462, and Glu500, respectively (VRPR-FMK from MALT1-P with the corresponding PmC11 residues from the structural overlay is shown in Fig. 1D), as described in Ref.). RESULTS 121 125 dyad site A structure overlay of PmC11 with the MALT1-paracacaspase (MALT1-P), in complex with Z-VRPR-FMK, revealed that the PmC11 dyad sits in a very similar position to that of active MALT1-P and that Asn50, Asp177, and Asp207 superimpose well with the principal MALT1-P inhibitor binding residues (Asp365, Asp462, and Glu500, respectively (VRPR-FMK from MALT1-P with the corresponding PmC11 residues from the structural overlay is shown in Fig. 1D), as described in Ref.). RESULTS 169 175 active protein_state A structure overlay of PmC11 with the MALT1-paracacaspase (MALT1-P), in complex with Z-VRPR-FMK, revealed that the PmC11 dyad sits in a very similar position to that of active MALT1-P and that Asn50, Asp177, and Asp207 superimpose well with the principal MALT1-P inhibitor binding residues (Asp365, Asp462, and Glu500, respectively (VRPR-FMK from MALT1-P with the corresponding PmC11 residues from the structural overlay is shown in Fig. 1D), as described in Ref.). RESULTS 176 183 MALT1-P protein A structure overlay of PmC11 with the MALT1-paracacaspase (MALT1-P), in complex with Z-VRPR-FMK, revealed that the PmC11 dyad sits in a very similar position to that of active MALT1-P and that Asn50, Asp177, and Asp207 superimpose well with the principal MALT1-P inhibitor binding residues (Asp365, Asp462, and Glu500, respectively (VRPR-FMK from MALT1-P with the corresponding PmC11 residues from the structural overlay is shown in Fig. 1D), as described in Ref.). RESULTS 193 198 Asn50 residue_name_number A structure overlay of PmC11 with the MALT1-paracacaspase (MALT1-P), in complex with Z-VRPR-FMK, revealed that the PmC11 dyad sits in a very similar position to that of active MALT1-P and that Asn50, Asp177, and Asp207 superimpose well with the principal MALT1-P inhibitor binding residues (Asp365, Asp462, and Glu500, respectively (VRPR-FMK from MALT1-P with the corresponding PmC11 residues from the structural overlay is shown in Fig. 1D), as described in Ref.). RESULTS 200 206 Asp177 residue_name_number A structure overlay of PmC11 with the MALT1-paracacaspase (MALT1-P), in complex with Z-VRPR-FMK, revealed that the PmC11 dyad sits in a very similar position to that of active MALT1-P and that Asn50, Asp177, and Asp207 superimpose well with the principal MALT1-P inhibitor binding residues (Asp365, Asp462, and Glu500, respectively (VRPR-FMK from MALT1-P with the corresponding PmC11 residues from the structural overlay is shown in Fig. 1D), as described in Ref.). RESULTS 212 218 Asp207 residue_name_number A structure overlay of PmC11 with the MALT1-paracacaspase (MALT1-P), in complex with Z-VRPR-FMK, revealed that the PmC11 dyad sits in a very similar position to that of active MALT1-P and that Asn50, Asp177, and Asp207 superimpose well with the principal MALT1-P inhibitor binding residues (Asp365, Asp462, and Glu500, respectively (VRPR-FMK from MALT1-P with the corresponding PmC11 residues from the structural overlay is shown in Fig. 1D), as described in Ref.). RESULTS 255 262 MALT1-P protein A structure overlay of PmC11 with the MALT1-paracacaspase (MALT1-P), in complex with Z-VRPR-FMK, revealed that the PmC11 dyad sits in a very similar position to that of active MALT1-P and that Asn50, Asp177, and Asp207 superimpose well with the principal MALT1-P inhibitor binding residues (Asp365, Asp462, and Glu500, respectively (VRPR-FMK from MALT1-P with the corresponding PmC11 residues from the structural overlay is shown in Fig. 1D), as described in Ref.). RESULTS 263 289 inhibitor binding residues site A structure overlay of PmC11 with the MALT1-paracacaspase (MALT1-P), in complex with Z-VRPR-FMK, revealed that the PmC11 dyad sits in a very similar position to that of active MALT1-P and that Asn50, Asp177, and Asp207 superimpose well with the principal MALT1-P inhibitor binding residues (Asp365, Asp462, and Glu500, respectively (VRPR-FMK from MALT1-P with the corresponding PmC11 residues from the structural overlay is shown in Fig. 1D), as described in Ref.). RESULTS 291 297 Asp365 residue_name_number A structure overlay of PmC11 with the MALT1-paracacaspase (MALT1-P), in complex with Z-VRPR-FMK, revealed that the PmC11 dyad sits in a very similar position to that of active MALT1-P and that Asn50, Asp177, and Asp207 superimpose well with the principal MALT1-P inhibitor binding residues (Asp365, Asp462, and Glu500, respectively (VRPR-FMK from MALT1-P with the corresponding PmC11 residues from the structural overlay is shown in Fig. 1D), as described in Ref.). RESULTS 299 305 Asp462 residue_name_number A structure overlay of PmC11 with the MALT1-paracacaspase (MALT1-P), in complex with Z-VRPR-FMK, revealed that the PmC11 dyad sits in a very similar position to that of active MALT1-P and that Asn50, Asp177, and Asp207 superimpose well with the principal MALT1-P inhibitor binding residues (Asp365, Asp462, and Glu500, respectively (VRPR-FMK from MALT1-P with the corresponding PmC11 residues from the structural overlay is shown in Fig. 1D), as described in Ref.). RESULTS 311 317 Glu500 residue_name_number A structure overlay of PmC11 with the MALT1-paracacaspase (MALT1-P), in complex with Z-VRPR-FMK, revealed that the PmC11 dyad sits in a very similar position to that of active MALT1-P and that Asn50, Asp177, and Asp207 superimpose well with the principal MALT1-P inhibitor binding residues (Asp365, Asp462, and Glu500, respectively (VRPR-FMK from MALT1-P with the corresponding PmC11 residues from the structural overlay is shown in Fig. 1D), as described in Ref.). RESULTS 333 341 VRPR-FMK chemical A structure overlay of PmC11 with the MALT1-paracacaspase (MALT1-P), in complex with Z-VRPR-FMK, revealed that the PmC11 dyad sits in a very similar position to that of active MALT1-P and that Asn50, Asp177, and Asp207 superimpose well with the principal MALT1-P inhibitor binding residues (Asp365, Asp462, and Glu500, respectively (VRPR-FMK from MALT1-P with the corresponding PmC11 residues from the structural overlay is shown in Fig. 1D), as described in Ref.). RESULTS 347 354 MALT1-P protein A structure overlay of PmC11 with the MALT1-paracacaspase (MALT1-P), in complex with Z-VRPR-FMK, revealed that the PmC11 dyad sits in a very similar position to that of active MALT1-P and that Asn50, Asp177, and Asp207 superimpose well with the principal MALT1-P inhibitor binding residues (Asp365, Asp462, and Glu500, respectively (VRPR-FMK from MALT1-P with the corresponding PmC11 residues from the structural overlay is shown in Fig. 1D), as described in Ref.). RESULTS 378 383 PmC11 protein A structure overlay of PmC11 with the MALT1-paracacaspase (MALT1-P), in complex with Z-VRPR-FMK, revealed that the PmC11 dyad sits in a very similar position to that of active MALT1-P and that Asn50, Asp177, and Asp207 superimpose well with the principal MALT1-P inhibitor binding residues (Asp365, Asp462, and Glu500, respectively (VRPR-FMK from MALT1-P with the corresponding PmC11 residues from the structural overlay is shown in Fig. 1D), as described in Ref.). RESULTS 402 420 structural overlay experimental_method A structure overlay of PmC11 with the MALT1-paracacaspase (MALT1-P), in complex with Z-VRPR-FMK, revealed that the PmC11 dyad sits in a very similar position to that of active MALT1-P and that Asn50, Asp177, and Asp207 superimpose well with the principal MALT1-P inhibitor binding residues (Asp365, Asp462, and Glu500, respectively (VRPR-FMK from MALT1-P with the corresponding PmC11 residues from the structural overlay is shown in Fig. 1D), as described in Ref.). RESULTS 0 6 Asp177 residue_name_number Asp177 is located near the catalytic cysteine and is conserved throughout the C11 family, suggesting it is the primary S1 binding site residue. RESULTS 27 36 catalytic protein_state Asp177 is located near the catalytic cysteine and is conserved throughout the C11 family, suggesting it is the primary S1 binding site residue. RESULTS 37 45 cysteine residue_name Asp177 is located near the catalytic cysteine and is conserved throughout the C11 family, suggesting it is the primary S1 binding site residue. RESULTS 53 73 conserved throughout protein_state Asp177 is located near the catalytic cysteine and is conserved throughout the C11 family, suggesting it is the primary S1 binding site residue. RESULTS 78 88 C11 family protein_type Asp177 is located near the catalytic cysteine and is conserved throughout the C11 family, suggesting it is the primary S1 binding site residue. RESULTS 119 142 S1 binding site residue site Asp177 is located near the catalytic cysteine and is conserved throughout the C11 family, suggesting it is the primary S1 binding site residue. RESULTS 7 16 structure evidence In the structure of PmC11, Asp207 resides on a flexible loop pointing away from the S1 binding pocket (Fig. 3C). RESULTS 20 25 PmC11 protein In the structure of PmC11, Asp207 resides on a flexible loop pointing away from the S1 binding pocket (Fig. 3C). RESULTS 27 33 Asp207 residue_name_number In the structure of PmC11, Asp207 resides on a flexible loop pointing away from the S1 binding pocket (Fig. 3C). RESULTS 56 60 loop structure_element In the structure of PmC11, Asp207 resides on a flexible loop pointing away from the S1 binding pocket (Fig. 3C). RESULTS 84 101 S1 binding pocket site In the structure of PmC11, Asp207 resides on a flexible loop pointing away from the S1 binding pocket (Fig. 3C). RESULTS 14 18 loop structure_element However, this loop has been shown to be important for substrate binding in clan CD and this residue could easily rotate and be involved in substrate binding in PmC11. RESULTS 75 82 clan CD protein_type However, this loop has been shown to be important for substrate binding in clan CD and this residue could easily rotate and be involved in substrate binding in PmC11. RESULTS 160 165 PmC11 protein However, this loop has been shown to be important for substrate binding in clan CD and this residue could easily rotate and be involved in substrate binding in PmC11. RESULTS 6 11 Asn50 residue_name_number Thus, Asn50, Asp177, and Asp207 are most likely responsible for the substrate specificity of PmC11. RESULTS 13 19 Asp177 residue_name_number Thus, Asn50, Asp177, and Asp207 are most likely responsible for the substrate specificity of PmC11. RESULTS 25 31 Asp207 residue_name_number Thus, Asn50, Asp177, and Asp207 are most likely responsible for the substrate specificity of PmC11. RESULTS 93 98 PmC11 protein Thus, Asn50, Asp177, and Asp207 are most likely responsible for the substrate specificity of PmC11. RESULTS 0 6 Asp177 residue_name_number Asp177 is highly conserved throughout the clan CD C11 peptidases and is thought to be primarily responsible for substrate specificity of the clan CD enzymes, as also illustrated from the proximity of these residues relative to the inhibitor Z-VRPR-FMK when PmC11 is overlaid on the MALT1-P structure (Fig. 3C). RESULTS 10 26 highly conserved protein_state Asp177 is highly conserved throughout the clan CD C11 peptidases and is thought to be primarily responsible for substrate specificity of the clan CD enzymes, as also illustrated from the proximity of these residues relative to the inhibitor Z-VRPR-FMK when PmC11 is overlaid on the MALT1-P structure (Fig. 3C). RESULTS 42 64 clan CD C11 peptidases protein_type Asp177 is highly conserved throughout the clan CD C11 peptidases and is thought to be primarily responsible for substrate specificity of the clan CD enzymes, as also illustrated from the proximity of these residues relative to the inhibitor Z-VRPR-FMK when PmC11 is overlaid on the MALT1-P structure (Fig. 3C). RESULTS 141 156 clan CD enzymes protein_type Asp177 is highly conserved throughout the clan CD C11 peptidases and is thought to be primarily responsible for substrate specificity of the clan CD enzymes, as also illustrated from the proximity of these residues relative to the inhibitor Z-VRPR-FMK when PmC11 is overlaid on the MALT1-P structure (Fig. 3C). RESULTS 241 251 Z-VRPR-FMK chemical Asp177 is highly conserved throughout the clan CD C11 peptidases and is thought to be primarily responsible for substrate specificity of the clan CD enzymes, as also illustrated from the proximity of these residues relative to the inhibitor Z-VRPR-FMK when PmC11 is overlaid on the MALT1-P structure (Fig. 3C). RESULTS 257 262 PmC11 protein Asp177 is highly conserved throughout the clan CD C11 peptidases and is thought to be primarily responsible for substrate specificity of the clan CD enzymes, as also illustrated from the proximity of these residues relative to the inhibitor Z-VRPR-FMK when PmC11 is overlaid on the MALT1-P structure (Fig. 3C). RESULTS 266 274 overlaid experimental_method Asp177 is highly conserved throughout the clan CD C11 peptidases and is thought to be primarily responsible for substrate specificity of the clan CD enzymes, as also illustrated from the proximity of these residues relative to the inhibitor Z-VRPR-FMK when PmC11 is overlaid on the MALT1-P structure (Fig. 3C). RESULTS 282 289 MALT1-P protein Asp177 is highly conserved throughout the clan CD C11 peptidases and is thought to be primarily responsible for substrate specificity of the clan CD enzymes, as also illustrated from the proximity of these residues relative to the inhibitor Z-VRPR-FMK when PmC11 is overlaid on the MALT1-P structure (Fig. 3C). RESULTS 290 299 structure evidence Asp177 is highly conserved throughout the clan CD C11 peptidases and is thought to be primarily responsible for substrate specificity of the clan CD enzymes, as also illustrated from the proximity of these residues relative to the inhibitor Z-VRPR-FMK when PmC11 is overlaid on the MALT1-P structure (Fig. 3C). RESULTS 0 5 PmC11 protein PmC11 binds and is inhibited by Z-VRPR-FMK and does not require Ca2+ for activity. FIG 32 42 Z-VRPR-FMK chemical PmC11 binds and is inhibited by Z-VRPR-FMK and does not require Ca2+ for activity. FIG 64 68 Ca2+ chemical PmC11 binds and is inhibited by Z-VRPR-FMK and does not require Ca2+ for activity. FIG 35 45 Z-VRPR-FMK chemical A, PmC11 activity is inhibited by Z-VRPR-FMK. FIG 12 20 Bz-R-AMC chemical Cleavage of Bz-R-AMC by PmC11 was measured in a fluorometric activity assay with (+, purple) and without (−, red) Z-VRPR-FMK. FIG 24 29 PmC11 protein Cleavage of Bz-R-AMC by PmC11 was measured in a fluorometric activity assay with (+, purple) and without (−, red) Z-VRPR-FMK. FIG 48 75 fluorometric activity assay experimental_method Cleavage of Bz-R-AMC by PmC11 was measured in a fluorometric activity assay with (+, purple) and without (−, red) Z-VRPR-FMK. FIG 114 124 Z-VRPR-FMK chemical Cleavage of Bz-R-AMC by PmC11 was measured in a fluorometric activity assay with (+, purple) and without (−, red) Z-VRPR-FMK. FIG 3 18 gel-shift assay experimental_method B, gel-shift assay reveals that Z-VRPR-FMK binds to PmC11. FIG 32 42 Z-VRPR-FMK chemical B, gel-shift assay reveals that Z-VRPR-FMK binds to PmC11. FIG 52 57 PmC11 protein B, gel-shift assay reveals that Z-VRPR-FMK binds to PmC11. FIG 10 19 incubated experimental_method PmC11 was incubated with (+) or without (−) Z-VRPR-FMK and the samples analyzed on a 10% SDS-PAGE gel. FIG 44 54 Z-VRPR-FMK chemical PmC11 was incubated with (+) or without (−) Z-VRPR-FMK and the samples analyzed on a 10% SDS-PAGE gel. FIG 89 97 SDS-PAGE experimental_method PmC11 was incubated with (+) or without (−) Z-VRPR-FMK and the samples analyzed on a 10% SDS-PAGE gel. FIG 2 12 size shift evidence A size shift can be observed in the larger processed product of PmC11 (26.1 kDa). FIG 64 69 PmC11 protein A size shift can be observed in the larger processed product of PmC11 (26.1 kDa). FIG 3 8 PmC11 protein C, PmC11 with the Z-VRPR-FMK from the MALT1-paracacaspase (MALT1-P) superimposed. FIG 18 28 Z-VRPR-FMK chemical C, PmC11 with the Z-VRPR-FMK from the MALT1-paracacaspase (MALT1-P) superimposed. FIG 38 57 MALT1-paracacaspase protein C, PmC11 with the Z-VRPR-FMK from the MALT1-paracacaspase (MALT1-P) superimposed. FIG 59 66 MALT1-P protein C, PmC11 with the Z-VRPR-FMK from the MALT1-paracacaspase (MALT1-P) superimposed. FIG 68 80 superimposed experimental_method C, PmC11 with the Z-VRPR-FMK from the MALT1-paracacaspase (MALT1-P) superimposed. FIG 2 38 three-dimensional structural overlay experimental_method A three-dimensional structural overlay of Z-VRPR-FMK from the MALT1-P complex onto PmC11. FIG 42 52 Z-VRPR-FMK chemical A three-dimensional structural overlay of Z-VRPR-FMK from the MALT1-P complex onto PmC11. FIG 62 69 MALT1-P protein A three-dimensional structural overlay of Z-VRPR-FMK from the MALT1-P complex onto PmC11. FIG 83 88 PmC11 protein A three-dimensional structural overlay of Z-VRPR-FMK from the MALT1-P complex onto PmC11. FIG 32 42 Z-VRPR-FMK chemical The position and orientation of Z-VRPR-FMK was taken from superposition of the PmC11 and MALTI_P structures and indicates the presumed active site of PmC11. FIG 58 71 superposition experimental_method The position and orientation of Z-VRPR-FMK was taken from superposition of the PmC11 and MALTI_P structures and indicates the presumed active site of PmC11. FIG 79 84 PmC11 protein The position and orientation of Z-VRPR-FMK was taken from superposition of the PmC11 and MALTI_P structures and indicates the presumed active site of PmC11. FIG 89 96 MALTI_P protein The position and orientation of Z-VRPR-FMK was taken from superposition of the PmC11 and MALTI_P structures and indicates the presumed active site of PmC11. FIG 97 107 structures evidence The position and orientation of Z-VRPR-FMK was taken from superposition of the PmC11 and MALTI_P structures and indicates the presumed active site of PmC11. FIG 135 146 active site site The position and orientation of Z-VRPR-FMK was taken from superposition of the PmC11 and MALTI_P structures and indicates the presumed active site of PmC11. FIG 150 155 PmC11 protein The position and orientation of Z-VRPR-FMK was taken from superposition of the PmC11 and MALTI_P structures and indicates the presumed active site of PmC11. FIG 83 104 binding site residues site Residues surrounding the inhibitor are labeled and represent potentially important binding site residues, labeled in black and shown in an atomic representation. FIG 52 57 PmC11 protein C, divalent cations do not increase the activity of PmC11. FIG 16 24 Bz-R-AMC chemical The cleavage of Bz-R-AMC by PmC11 was measured in the presence of the cations Ca2+, Mn2+, Zn2+, Co2+, Cu2+, Mg2+, and Fe3+ with EGTA as a negative control, and relative fluorescence measured against time (min). FIG 28 33 PmC11 protein The cleavage of Bz-R-AMC by PmC11 was measured in the presence of the cations Ca2+, Mn2+, Zn2+, Co2+, Cu2+, Mg2+, and Fe3+ with EGTA as a negative control, and relative fluorescence measured against time (min). FIG 78 82 Ca2+ chemical The cleavage of Bz-R-AMC by PmC11 was measured in the presence of the cations Ca2+, Mn2+, Zn2+, Co2+, Cu2+, Mg2+, and Fe3+ with EGTA as a negative control, and relative fluorescence measured against time (min). FIG 84 88 Mn2+ chemical The cleavage of Bz-R-AMC by PmC11 was measured in the presence of the cations Ca2+, Mn2+, Zn2+, Co2+, Cu2+, Mg2+, and Fe3+ with EGTA as a negative control, and relative fluorescence measured against time (min). FIG 90 94 Zn2+ chemical The cleavage of Bz-R-AMC by PmC11 was measured in the presence of the cations Ca2+, Mn2+, Zn2+, Co2+, Cu2+, Mg2+, and Fe3+ with EGTA as a negative control, and relative fluorescence measured against time (min). FIG 96 100 Co2+ chemical The cleavage of Bz-R-AMC by PmC11 was measured in the presence of the cations Ca2+, Mn2+, Zn2+, Co2+, Cu2+, Mg2+, and Fe3+ with EGTA as a negative control, and relative fluorescence measured against time (min). FIG 102 106 Cu2+ chemical The cleavage of Bz-R-AMC by PmC11 was measured in the presence of the cations Ca2+, Mn2+, Zn2+, Co2+, Cu2+, Mg2+, and Fe3+ with EGTA as a negative control, and relative fluorescence measured against time (min). FIG 108 112 Mg2+ chemical The cleavage of Bz-R-AMC by PmC11 was measured in the presence of the cations Ca2+, Mn2+, Zn2+, Co2+, Cu2+, Mg2+, and Fe3+ with EGTA as a negative control, and relative fluorescence measured against time (min). FIG 118 122 Fe3+ chemical The cleavage of Bz-R-AMC by PmC11 was measured in the presence of the cations Ca2+, Mn2+, Zn2+, Co2+, Cu2+, Mg2+, and Fe3+ with EGTA as a negative control, and relative fluorescence measured against time (min). FIG 128 132 EGTA chemical The cleavage of Bz-R-AMC by PmC11 was measured in the presence of the cations Ca2+, Mn2+, Zn2+, Co2+, Cu2+, Mg2+, and Fe3+ with EGTA as a negative control, and relative fluorescence measured against time (min). FIG 160 203 relative fluorescence measured against time experimental_method The cleavage of Bz-R-AMC by PmC11 was measured in the presence of the cations Ca2+, Mn2+, Zn2+, Co2+, Cu2+, Mg2+, and Fe3+ with EGTA as a negative control, and relative fluorescence measured against time (min). FIG 4 23 addition of cations experimental_method The addition of cations produced no improvement in activity of PmC11 when compared in the presence of EGTA, suggesting that PmC11 does not require metal ions for proteolytic activity. FIG 63 68 PmC11 protein The addition of cations produced no improvement in activity of PmC11 when compared in the presence of EGTA, suggesting that PmC11 does not require metal ions for proteolytic activity. FIG 102 106 EGTA chemical The addition of cations produced no improvement in activity of PmC11 when compared in the presence of EGTA, suggesting that PmC11 does not require metal ions for proteolytic activity. FIG 124 129 PmC11 protein The addition of cations produced no improvement in activity of PmC11 when compared in the presence of EGTA, suggesting that PmC11 does not require metal ions for proteolytic activity. FIG 13 17 Cu2+ chemical Furthermore, Cu2+, Fe2+, and Zn2+ appear to inhibit PmC11. FIG 19 23 Fe2+ chemical Furthermore, Cu2+, Fe2+, and Zn2+ appear to inhibit PmC11. FIG 29 33 Zn2+ chemical Furthermore, Cu2+, Fe2+, and Zn2+ appear to inhibit PmC11. FIG 44 51 inhibit protein_state Furthermore, Cu2+, Fe2+, and Zn2+ appear to inhibit PmC11. FIG 52 57 PmC11 protein Furthermore, Cu2+, Fe2+, and Zn2+ appear to inhibit PmC11. FIG 16 27 Clostripain protein Comparison with Clostripain RESULTS 0 11 Clostripain protein Clostripain from C. histolyticum is the founding member of the C11 family of peptidases and contains an additional 149 residues compared with PmC11. RESULTS 17 32 C. histolyticum species Clostripain from C. histolyticum is the founding member of the C11 family of peptidases and contains an additional 149 residues compared with PmC11. RESULTS 63 73 C11 family protein_type Clostripain from C. histolyticum is the founding member of the C11 family of peptidases and contains an additional 149 residues compared with PmC11. RESULTS 77 87 peptidases protein_type Clostripain from C. histolyticum is the founding member of the C11 family of peptidases and contains an additional 149 residues compared with PmC11. RESULTS 115 127 149 residues residue_range Clostripain from C. histolyticum is the founding member of the C11 family of peptidases and contains an additional 149 residues compared with PmC11. RESULTS 142 147 PmC11 protein Clostripain from C. histolyticum is the founding member of the C11 family of peptidases and contains an additional 149 residues compared with PmC11. RESULTS 2 29 multiple sequence alignment experimental_method A multiple sequence alignment revealed that most of the secondary structural elements are conserved between the two enzymes, although they are only ∼23% identical (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 56 85 secondary structural elements structure_element A multiple sequence alignment revealed that most of the secondary structural elements are conserved between the two enzymes, although they are only ∼23% identical (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 90 99 conserved protein_state A multiple sequence alignment revealed that most of the secondary structural elements are conserved between the two enzymes, although they are only ∼23% identical (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 14 19 PmC11 protein Nevertheless, PmC11 may be a good model for the core structure of clostripain. RESULTS 66 77 clostripain protein Nevertheless, PmC11 may be a good model for the core structure of clostripain. RESULTS 4 32 primary structural alignment experimental_method The primary structural alignment also shows that the catalytic dyad in PmC11 is structurally conserved in clostripain (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 53 67 catalytic dyad site The primary structural alignment also shows that the catalytic dyad in PmC11 is structurally conserved in clostripain (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 71 76 PmC11 protein The primary structural alignment also shows that the catalytic dyad in PmC11 is structurally conserved in clostripain (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 80 102 structurally conserved protein_state The primary structural alignment also shows that the catalytic dyad in PmC11 is structurally conserved in clostripain (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 106 117 clostripain protein The primary structural alignment also shows that the catalytic dyad in PmC11 is structurally conserved in clostripain (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 7 12 PmC11 protein Unlike PmC11, clostripain has two cleavage sites (Arg181 and Arg190), which results in the removal of a nonapeptide, and is required for full activation of the enzyme (highlighted in Fig. 1A). RESULTS 14 25 clostripain protein Unlike PmC11, clostripain has two cleavage sites (Arg181 and Arg190), which results in the removal of a nonapeptide, and is required for full activation of the enzyme (highlighted in Fig. 1A). RESULTS 34 48 cleavage sites site Unlike PmC11, clostripain has two cleavage sites (Arg181 and Arg190), which results in the removal of a nonapeptide, and is required for full activation of the enzyme (highlighted in Fig. 1A). RESULTS 50 56 Arg181 residue_name_number Unlike PmC11, clostripain has two cleavage sites (Arg181 and Arg190), which results in the removal of a nonapeptide, and is required for full activation of the enzyme (highlighted in Fig. 1A). RESULTS 61 67 Arg190 residue_name_number Unlike PmC11, clostripain has two cleavage sites (Arg181 and Arg190), which results in the removal of a nonapeptide, and is required for full activation of the enzyme (highlighted in Fig. 1A). RESULTS 104 115 nonapeptide structure_element Unlike PmC11, clostripain has two cleavage sites (Arg181 and Arg190), which results in the removal of a nonapeptide, and is required for full activation of the enzyme (highlighted in Fig. 1A). RESULTS 137 152 full activation protein_state Unlike PmC11, clostripain has two cleavage sites (Arg181 and Arg190), which results in the removal of a nonapeptide, and is required for full activation of the enzyme (highlighted in Fig. 1A). RESULTS 15 21 Arg190 residue_name_number Interestingly, Arg190 was found to align with Lys147 in PmC11. RESULTS 46 52 Lys147 residue_name_number Interestingly, Arg190 was found to align with Lys147 in PmC11. RESULTS 56 61 PmC11 protein Interestingly, Arg190 was found to align with Lys147 in PmC11. RESULTS 35 53 S1-binding residue site In addition, the predicted primary S1-binding residue in PmC11 Asp177 also overlays with the residue predicted to be the P1 specificity determining residue in clostripain (Asp229, Fig. 1A). RESULTS 57 62 PmC11 protein In addition, the predicted primary S1-binding residue in PmC11 Asp177 also overlays with the residue predicted to be the P1 specificity determining residue in clostripain (Asp229, Fig. 1A). RESULTS 63 69 Asp177 residue_name_number In addition, the predicted primary S1-binding residue in PmC11 Asp177 also overlays with the residue predicted to be the P1 specificity determining residue in clostripain (Asp229, Fig. 1A). RESULTS 75 83 overlays experimental_method In addition, the predicted primary S1-binding residue in PmC11 Asp177 also overlays with the residue predicted to be the P1 specificity determining residue in clostripain (Asp229, Fig. 1A). RESULTS 121 155 P1 specificity determining residue site In addition, the predicted primary S1-binding residue in PmC11 Asp177 also overlays with the residue predicted to be the P1 specificity determining residue in clostripain (Asp229, Fig. 1A). RESULTS 159 170 clostripain protein In addition, the predicted primary S1-binding residue in PmC11 Asp177 also overlays with the residue predicted to be the P1 specificity determining residue in clostripain (Asp229, Fig. 1A). RESULTS 172 178 Asp229 residue_name_number In addition, the predicted primary S1-binding residue in PmC11 Asp177 also overlays with the residue predicted to be the P1 specificity determining residue in clostripain (Asp229, Fig. 1A). RESULTS 14 25 clostripain protein As studies on clostripain revealed addition of Ca2+ ions are required for full activation, the Ca2+ dependence of PmC11 was examined. RESULTS 47 51 Ca2+ chemical As studies on clostripain revealed addition of Ca2+ ions are required for full activation, the Ca2+ dependence of PmC11 was examined. RESULTS 74 89 full activation protein_state As studies on clostripain revealed addition of Ca2+ ions are required for full activation, the Ca2+ dependence of PmC11 was examined. RESULTS 95 99 Ca2+ chemical As studies on clostripain revealed addition of Ca2+ ions are required for full activation, the Ca2+ dependence of PmC11 was examined. RESULTS 114 119 PmC11 protein As studies on clostripain revealed addition of Ca2+ ions are required for full activation, the Ca2+ dependence of PmC11 was examined. RESULTS 14 18 Ca2+ chemical Surprisingly, Ca2+ did not enhance PmC11 activity and, furthermore, other divalent cations, Mg2+, Mn2+, Co2+, Fe2+, Zn2+, and Cu2+, were not necessary for PmC11 activity (Fig. 3D). RESULTS 35 40 PmC11 protein Surprisingly, Ca2+ did not enhance PmC11 activity and, furthermore, other divalent cations, Mg2+, Mn2+, Co2+, Fe2+, Zn2+, and Cu2+, were not necessary for PmC11 activity (Fig. 3D). RESULTS 92 96 Mg2+ chemical Surprisingly, Ca2+ did not enhance PmC11 activity and, furthermore, other divalent cations, Mg2+, Mn2+, Co2+, Fe2+, Zn2+, and Cu2+, were not necessary for PmC11 activity (Fig. 3D). RESULTS 98 102 Mn2+ chemical Surprisingly, Ca2+ did not enhance PmC11 activity and, furthermore, other divalent cations, Mg2+, Mn2+, Co2+, Fe2+, Zn2+, and Cu2+, were not necessary for PmC11 activity (Fig. 3D). RESULTS 104 108 Co2+ chemical Surprisingly, Ca2+ did not enhance PmC11 activity and, furthermore, other divalent cations, Mg2+, Mn2+, Co2+, Fe2+, Zn2+, and Cu2+, were not necessary for PmC11 activity (Fig. 3D). RESULTS 110 114 Fe2+ chemical Surprisingly, Ca2+ did not enhance PmC11 activity and, furthermore, other divalent cations, Mg2+, Mn2+, Co2+, Fe2+, Zn2+, and Cu2+, were not necessary for PmC11 activity (Fig. 3D). RESULTS 116 120 Zn2+ chemical Surprisingly, Ca2+ did not enhance PmC11 activity and, furthermore, other divalent cations, Mg2+, Mn2+, Co2+, Fe2+, Zn2+, and Cu2+, were not necessary for PmC11 activity (Fig. 3D). RESULTS 126 130 Cu2+ chemical Surprisingly, Ca2+ did not enhance PmC11 activity and, furthermore, other divalent cations, Mg2+, Mn2+, Co2+, Fe2+, Zn2+, and Cu2+, were not necessary for PmC11 activity (Fig. 3D). RESULTS 155 160 PmC11 protein Surprisingly, Ca2+ did not enhance PmC11 activity and, furthermore, other divalent cations, Mg2+, Mn2+, Co2+, Fe2+, Zn2+, and Cu2+, were not necessary for PmC11 activity (Fig. 3D). RESULTS 30 34 EGTA chemical In support of these findings, EGTA did not inhibit PmC11 suggesting that, unlike clostripain, PmC11 does not require Ca2+ or other divalent cations, for activity. RESULTS 51 56 PmC11 protein In support of these findings, EGTA did not inhibit PmC11 suggesting that, unlike clostripain, PmC11 does not require Ca2+ or other divalent cations, for activity. RESULTS 81 92 clostripain protein In support of these findings, EGTA did not inhibit PmC11 suggesting that, unlike clostripain, PmC11 does not require Ca2+ or other divalent cations, for activity. RESULTS 94 99 PmC11 protein In support of these findings, EGTA did not inhibit PmC11 suggesting that, unlike clostripain, PmC11 does not require Ca2+ or other divalent cations, for activity. RESULTS 117 121 Ca2+ chemical In support of these findings, EGTA did not inhibit PmC11 suggesting that, unlike clostripain, PmC11 does not require Ca2+ or other divalent cations, for activity. RESULTS 4 21 crystal structure evidence The crystal structure of PmC11 now provides three-dimensional information for a member of the clostripain C11 family of cysteine peptidases. DISCUSS 25 30 PmC11 protein The crystal structure of PmC11 now provides three-dimensional information for a member of the clostripain C11 family of cysteine peptidases. DISCUSS 94 105 clostripain protein The crystal structure of PmC11 now provides three-dimensional information for a member of the clostripain C11 family of cysteine peptidases. DISCUSS 106 116 C11 family protein_type The crystal structure of PmC11 now provides three-dimensional information for a member of the clostripain C11 family of cysteine peptidases. DISCUSS 120 139 cysteine peptidases protein_type The crystal structure of PmC11 now provides three-dimensional information for a member of the clostripain C11 family of cysteine peptidases. DISCUSS 58 73 clan CD members protein_type The enzyme exhibits all of the key structural elements of clan CD members, but is unusual in that it has a nine-stranded central β-sheet with a novel C-terminal domain. DISCUSS 129 136 β-sheet structure_element The enzyme exhibits all of the key structural elements of clan CD members, but is unusual in that it has a nine-stranded central β-sheet with a novel C-terminal domain. DISCUSS 150 167 C-terminal domain structure_element The enzyme exhibits all of the key structural elements of clan CD members, but is unusual in that it has a nine-stranded central β-sheet with a novel C-terminal domain. DISCUSS 29 34 PmC11 protein The structural similarity of PmC11 with its nearest structural neighbors in the PDB is decidedly low, overlaying better with six-stranded caspase-7 than any of the other larger members of the clan (Table 2). DISCUSS 138 147 caspase-7 protein The structural similarity of PmC11 with its nearest structural neighbors in the PDB is decidedly low, overlaying better with six-stranded caspase-7 than any of the other larger members of the clan (Table 2). DISCUSS 29 34 PmC11 protein The substrate specificity of PmC11 is Arg/Lys and the crystal structure revealed an acidic pocket for specific binding of such basic substrates. DISCUSS 38 41 Arg residue_name The substrate specificity of PmC11 is Arg/Lys and the crystal structure revealed an acidic pocket for specific binding of such basic substrates. DISCUSS 42 45 Lys residue_name The substrate specificity of PmC11 is Arg/Lys and the crystal structure revealed an acidic pocket for specific binding of such basic substrates. DISCUSS 54 71 crystal structure evidence The substrate specificity of PmC11 is Arg/Lys and the crystal structure revealed an acidic pocket for specific binding of such basic substrates. DISCUSS 84 97 acidic pocket site The substrate specificity of PmC11 is Arg/Lys and the crystal structure revealed an acidic pocket for specific binding of such basic substrates. DISCUSS 17 26 structure evidence In addition, the structure suggested a mechanism of self-inhibition in both PmC11 and clostripain and an activation mechanism that requires autoprocessing. DISCUSS 76 81 PmC11 protein In addition, the structure suggested a mechanism of self-inhibition in both PmC11 and clostripain and an activation mechanism that requires autoprocessing. DISCUSS 86 97 clostripain protein In addition, the structure suggested a mechanism of self-inhibition in both PmC11 and clostripain and an activation mechanism that requires autoprocessing. DISCUSS 140 154 autoprocessing ptm In addition, the structure suggested a mechanism of self-inhibition in both PmC11 and clostripain and an activation mechanism that requires autoprocessing. DISCUSS 0 5 PmC11 protein PmC11 differs from clostripain in that is does not appear to require divalent cations for activation. DISCUSS 19 30 clostripain protein PmC11 differs from clostripain in that is does not appear to require divalent cations for activation. DISCUSS 25 32 clan CD protein_type Several other members of clan CD require processing for full activation including legumain, gingipain-R, MARTX-CPD, and the effector caspases, e.g. caspase-7. DISCUSS 41 51 processing ptm Several other members of clan CD require processing for full activation including legumain, gingipain-R, MARTX-CPD, and the effector caspases, e.g. caspase-7. DISCUSS 56 71 full activation protein_state Several other members of clan CD require processing for full activation including legumain, gingipain-R, MARTX-CPD, and the effector caspases, e.g. caspase-7. DISCUSS 82 90 legumain protein Several other members of clan CD require processing for full activation including legumain, gingipain-R, MARTX-CPD, and the effector caspases, e.g. caspase-7. DISCUSS 92 103 gingipain-R protein Several other members of clan CD require processing for full activation including legumain, gingipain-R, MARTX-CPD, and the effector caspases, e.g. caspase-7. DISCUSS 105 114 MARTX-CPD protein Several other members of clan CD require processing for full activation including legumain, gingipain-R, MARTX-CPD, and the effector caspases, e.g. caspase-7. DISCUSS 124 141 effector caspases protein_type Several other members of clan CD require processing for full activation including legumain, gingipain-R, MARTX-CPD, and the effector caspases, e.g. caspase-7. DISCUSS 148 157 caspase-7 protein Several other members of clan CD require processing for full activation including legumain, gingipain-R, MARTX-CPD, and the effector caspases, e.g. caspase-7. DISCUSS 13 30 effector caspases protein_type To date, the effector caspases are the only group of enzymes that require cleavage of a loop within the central β-sheet. DISCUSS 74 82 cleavage ptm To date, the effector caspases are the only group of enzymes that require cleavage of a loop within the central β-sheet. DISCUSS 88 92 loop structure_element To date, the effector caspases are the only group of enzymes that require cleavage of a loop within the central β-sheet. DISCUSS 112 119 β-sheet structure_element To date, the effector caspases are the only group of enzymes that require cleavage of a loop within the central β-sheet. DISCUSS 25 30 PmC11 protein This is also the case in PmC11, although the cleavage loop is structurally different to that found in the caspases and follows the catalytic His (Fig. 1A), as opposed to the Cys in the caspases. DISCUSS 45 53 cleavage ptm This is also the case in PmC11, although the cleavage loop is structurally different to that found in the caspases and follows the catalytic His (Fig. 1A), as opposed to the Cys in the caspases. DISCUSS 54 58 loop structure_element This is also the case in PmC11, although the cleavage loop is structurally different to that found in the caspases and follows the catalytic His (Fig. 1A), as opposed to the Cys in the caspases. DISCUSS 106 114 caspases protein_type This is also the case in PmC11, although the cleavage loop is structurally different to that found in the caspases and follows the catalytic His (Fig. 1A), as opposed to the Cys in the caspases. DISCUSS 131 140 catalytic protein_state This is also the case in PmC11, although the cleavage loop is structurally different to that found in the caspases and follows the catalytic His (Fig. 1A), as opposed to the Cys in the caspases. DISCUSS 141 144 His residue_name This is also the case in PmC11, although the cleavage loop is structurally different to that found in the caspases and follows the catalytic His (Fig. 1A), as opposed to the Cys in the caspases. DISCUSS 174 177 Cys residue_name This is also the case in PmC11, although the cleavage loop is structurally different to that found in the caspases and follows the catalytic His (Fig. 1A), as opposed to the Cys in the caspases. DISCUSS 185 193 caspases protein_type This is also the case in PmC11, although the cleavage loop is structurally different to that found in the caspases and follows the catalytic His (Fig. 1A), as opposed to the Cys in the caspases. DISCUSS 10 25 clan CD members protein_type All other clan CD members requiring cleavage for full activation do so at sites external to their central sheets. DISCUSS 36 44 cleavage ptm All other clan CD members requiring cleavage for full activation do so at sites external to their central sheets. DISCUSS 49 64 full activation protein_state All other clan CD members requiring cleavage for full activation do so at sites external to their central sheets. DISCUSS 74 79 sites site All other clan CD members requiring cleavage for full activation do so at sites external to their central sheets. DISCUSS 106 112 sheets structure_element All other clan CD members requiring cleavage for full activation do so at sites external to their central sheets. DISCUSS 4 12 caspases protein_type The caspases and gingipain-R both undergo intermolecular (trans) cleavage and legumain and MARTX-CPD are reported to perform intramolecular (cis) cleavage. DISCUSS 17 28 gingipain-R protein The caspases and gingipain-R both undergo intermolecular (trans) cleavage and legumain and MARTX-CPD are reported to perform intramolecular (cis) cleavage. DISCUSS 42 73 intermolecular (trans) cleavage ptm The caspases and gingipain-R both undergo intermolecular (trans) cleavage and legumain and MARTX-CPD are reported to perform intramolecular (cis) cleavage. DISCUSS 78 86 legumain protein The caspases and gingipain-R both undergo intermolecular (trans) cleavage and legumain and MARTX-CPD are reported to perform intramolecular (cis) cleavage. DISCUSS 91 100 MARTX-CPD protein The caspases and gingipain-R both undergo intermolecular (trans) cleavage and legumain and MARTX-CPD are reported to perform intramolecular (cis) cleavage. DISCUSS 125 154 intramolecular (cis) cleavage ptm The caspases and gingipain-R both undergo intermolecular (trans) cleavage and legumain and MARTX-CPD are reported to perform intramolecular (cis) cleavage. DISCUSS 32 39 clan CD protein_type In addition, several members of clan CD exhibit self-inhibition, whereby regions of the enzyme block access to the active site. DISCUSS 73 80 regions structure_element In addition, several members of clan CD exhibit self-inhibition, whereby regions of the enzyme block access to the active site. DISCUSS 115 126 active site site In addition, several members of clan CD exhibit self-inhibition, whereby regions of the enzyme block access to the active site. DISCUSS 5 10 PmC11 protein Like PmC11, these structures show preformed catalytic machinery and, for a substrate to gain access, movement and/or cleavage of the blocking region is required. DISCUSS 117 125 cleavage ptm Like PmC11, these structures show preformed catalytic machinery and, for a substrate to gain access, movement and/or cleavage of the blocking region is required. DISCUSS 133 148 blocking region structure_element Like PmC11, these structures show preformed catalytic machinery and, for a substrate to gain access, movement and/or cleavage of the blocking region is required. DISCUSS 4 13 structure evidence The structure of PmC11 gives the first insight into this class of relatively unexplored family of proteins and should allow important catalytic and substrate binding residues to be identified in a variety of orthologues. DISCUSS 17 22 PmC11 protein The structure of PmC11 gives the first insight into this class of relatively unexplored family of proteins and should allow important catalytic and substrate binding residues to be identified in a variety of orthologues. DISCUSS 48 53 PmC11 protein Indeed, insights gained from an analysis of the PmC11 structure revealed the identity of the Trypanosoma brucei PNT1 protein as a C11 cysteine peptidase with an essential role in organelle replication. DISCUSS 54 63 structure evidence Indeed, insights gained from an analysis of the PmC11 structure revealed the identity of the Trypanosoma brucei PNT1 protein as a C11 cysteine peptidase with an essential role in organelle replication. DISCUSS 93 111 Trypanosoma brucei species Indeed, insights gained from an analysis of the PmC11 structure revealed the identity of the Trypanosoma brucei PNT1 protein as a C11 cysteine peptidase with an essential role in organelle replication. DISCUSS 112 116 PNT1 protein Indeed, insights gained from an analysis of the PmC11 structure revealed the identity of the Trypanosoma brucei PNT1 protein as a C11 cysteine peptidase with an essential role in organelle replication. DISCUSS 130 152 C11 cysteine peptidase protein_type Indeed, insights gained from an analysis of the PmC11 structure revealed the identity of the Trypanosoma brucei PNT1 protein as a C11 cysteine peptidase with an essential role in organelle replication. DISCUSS 4 9 PmC11 protein The PmC11 structure should provide a good basis for structural modeling and, given the importance of other clan CD enzymes, this work should also advance the exploration of these peptidases and potentially identify new biologically important substrates. DISCUSS 10 19 structure evidence The PmC11 structure should provide a good basis for structural modeling and, given the importance of other clan CD enzymes, this work should also advance the exploration of these peptidases and potentially identify new biologically important substrates. DISCUSS 52 71 structural modeling experimental_method The PmC11 structure should provide a good basis for structural modeling and, given the importance of other clan CD enzymes, this work should also advance the exploration of these peptidases and potentially identify new biologically important substrates. DISCUSS 107 122 clan CD enzymes protein_type The PmC11 structure should provide a good basis for structural modeling and, given the importance of other clan CD enzymes, this work should also advance the exploration of these peptidases and potentially identify new biologically important substrates. DISCUSS 179 189 peptidases protein_type The PmC11 structure should provide a good basis for structural modeling and, given the importance of other clan CD enzymes, this work should also advance the exploration of these peptidases and potentially identify new biologically important substrates. DISCUSS