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Unique structural features of a bacterial autotransporter adhesin suggest mechanisms for interaction with host macromolecules.

ABSTRACT: Autotransporters are the largest family of outer membrane and secreted proteins in Gram-negative bacteria. Most autotransporters are localised to the bacterial surface where they promote colonisation of host epithelial surfaces. Here we present the crystal structure of UpaB, an autotransporter that is known to contribute to uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC) colonisation of the urinary tract. We provide evidence that UpaB can interact with glycosaminoglycans and host fibronectin. Unique modifications to its core ?-helical structure create a groove on one side of the protein for interaction with glycosaminoglycans, while the opposite face can bind fibronectin. Our findings reveal far greater diversity in the autotransporter ?-helix than previously thought, and suggest that this domain can interact with host macromolecules. The relevance of these interactions during infection remains unclear.

SUBMITTER: Paxman JJ

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6488583 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Unique structural features of a bacterial autotransporter adhesin suggest mechanisms for interaction with host macromolecules.

Paxman Jason J JJ Lo Alvin W AW Sullivan Matthew J MJ Panjikar Santosh S Kuiper Michael M Whitten Andrew E AE Wang Geqing G Luan Chi-Hao CH Moriel Danilo G DG Tan Lendl L Peters Kate M KM Phan Minh-Duy MD Gee Christine L CL Ulett Glen C GC Schembri Mark A MA Heras Begoña B

Nature communications 20190429 1

Autotransporters are the largest family of outer membrane and secreted proteins in Gram-negative bacteria. Most autotransporters are localised to the bacterial surface where they promote colonisation of host epithelial surfaces. Here we present the crystal structure of UpaB, an autotransporter that is known to contribute to uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC) colonisation of the urinary tract. We provide evidence that UpaB can interact with glycosaminoglycans and host fibronectin. Unique modifications ...[more]

PMID: 31036849

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Unique structural features of a bacterial autotransporter adhesin suggest mechanisms for interaction with host macromolecules.

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Unique structural features of a bacterial autotransporter adhesin suggest mechanisms for interaction with host macromolecules.

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