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Navigating the ribosome's metastable energy landscape.


ABSTRACT: The molecular mechanisms by which tRNA molecules enter and transit the ribosome during mRNA translation remains elusive. However, recent genetic, biochemical and structural studies offer important new findings into the ordered sequence of events underpinning the translocation process that help place the molecular mechanism within reach. In particular, new structural and kinetic insights have been obtained regarding tRNA movements through 'hybrid state' configurations. These dynamic views reveal that the macromolecular ribosome particle, like many smaller proteins, has an intrinsic capacity to reversibly sample an ensemble of similarly stable native states. Such perspectives suggest that substrates, factors and environmental cues contribute to translation regulation by helping the dynamic system navigate through a highly complex and metastable energy landscape.

SUBMITTER: Munro JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2914510 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Navigating the ribosome's metastable energy landscape.

Munro James B JB   Sanbonmatsu Kevin Y KY   Spahn Christian M T CM   Blanchard Scott C SC  

Trends in biochemical sciences 20090803 8


The molecular mechanisms by which tRNA molecules enter and transit the ribosome during mRNA translation remains elusive. However, recent genetic, biochemical and structural studies offer important new findings into the ordered sequence of events underpinning the translocation process that help place the molecular mechanism within reach. In particular, new structural and kinetic insights have been obtained regarding tRNA movements through 'hybrid state' configurations. These dynamic views reveal  ...[more]

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