Conformational stability, flexibility, and steady-state activity of Ribonuclease T1 variants /

(Shirley et al., 1992; Thomson et al., 1989). We observe a

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Main Author: Hubbard, Brian Judson, 1969-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1995.
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Summary:(Shirley et al., 1992; Thomson et al., 1989). We observe a
and the determined Kcat/Km values. With the exception of
conformational dynamics. The mutants can be classified into
decreased activity from wild-type values; those with
decreased stability and decreased activity; and those with
decreased stability and increased activity. The fourth
dependence of mutational effects. Although results are
determined at pH 7.0 and 25 'C. These mutants comprise a 4
for binding and catalysis. Variation in activity among
kcal/mol range in global stability under similar conditions
mutants of similar stability demonstrates the context
observed, possibly due to decreases in flexibility required
possibility, increased stability and activity was not
preliminary, this model system may reflect a universal
relationship between stability and activity.
relationship between the variants' conformational stability
The steady-state kinetic parameters for GpC hydrolysis by
three categories: those with increased stability and
three mutations made to the active site, differences from
wild-type activity are believed to be a result of changes in
wild-type RNase T1 and 14 single-residue mutants were
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