2021
Identification of Mg2+ ions next to nucleotides in cryo‐EM maps using electrostatic potential maps
Wang J, Natchiar SK, Moore PB, Klaholz BP. Identification of Mg2+ ions next to nucleotides in cryo‐EM maps using electrostatic potential maps. Acta Crystallographica Section D, Structural Biology 2021, 77: 534-539. PMID: 33825713, PMCID: PMC8025889, DOI: 10.1107/s2059798321001893.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCryoelectron MicroscopyCrystallography, X-RayHumansIonsMacromolecular SubstancesModels, MolecularNucleotidesRibosomes
2017
Determination of chemical identity and occupancy from experimental density maps
Wang J. Determination of chemical identity and occupancy from experimental density maps. Protein Science 2017, 27: 411-420. PMID: 29027293, PMCID: PMC5775170, DOI: 10.1002/pro.3325.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCharge densityFourier transformElectrostatic potentialExperimental charge densitySolvent moleculesAtomic B-factorsElectron densityBasic electronic propertiesESP mapsProtein α-helixChemical identityActive siteElectronic propertiesLarge macromolecular complexesExperimental density mapsDensity mapsMoleculesVitreous iceMacromolecular complexesΑ-helixSmall protein subunitESP valuesTransformStructure factorSupercomplexesExperimental charge density from electron microscopic maps
Wang J. Experimental charge density from electron microscopic maps. Protein Science 2017, 26: 1619-1626. PMID: 28543856, PMCID: PMC5521614, DOI: 10.1002/pro.3198.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Crystal structure of a designed tetratricopeptide repeat module in complex with its peptide ligand
Cortajarena AL, Wang J, Regan L. Crystal structure of a designed tetratricopeptide repeat module in complex with its peptide ligand. The FEBS Journal 2010, 277: 1058-1066. PMID: 20089039, DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-4658.2009.07549.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTPR domainC-terminusKey protein-protein interactionsTetratricopeptide repeat modulesChaperone heat shock proteinProtein-protein interactionsHeat shock responseHeat shock proteinsTPR proteinsChaperone functionTPR unitsProtein domainsNew packing arrangementRepeat modulesMolecular basisPeptide ligandsShock proteinsShock responseHsp90Terminal residuesX-ray crystal structureProteinCrystal structureDomainTetratricopeptide
2004
Correction of X‐ray intensities from single crystals containing lattice‐translocation defects
Wang J, Kamtekar S, Berman AJ, Steitz TA. Correction of X‐ray intensities from single crystals containing lattice‐translocation defects. Acta Crystallographica Section D, Structural Biology 2004, 61: 67-74. PMID: 15608377, DOI: 10.1107/s0907444904026721.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe structure of a ribosomal protein S8/spc operon mRNA complex
Merianos HJ, Wang J, Moore PB. The structure of a ribosomal protein S8/spc operon mRNA complex. RNA 2004, 10: 954-964. PMID: 15146079, PMCID: PMC1370587, DOI: 10.1261/rna.7030704.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBase SequenceBinding SitesCrystallography, X-RayEscherichia coliEscherichia coli ProteinsGenes, BacterialLigandsMacromolecular SubstancesModels, MolecularNucleic Acid ConformationOperonProtein BiosynthesisRibosomal ProteinsRNA, BacterialRNA, MessengerSpecies SpecificityStatic ElectricityConceptsSpc operon mRNAOperon mRNARibosomal protein cistronsSmall ribosomal subunitRibosomal initiation complexResolution crystal structureProtein synthesis resultsSpc operonAutogenous regulationTranslational repressionInitiation complexOwn mRNARibosomal subunitS8 bindingSequence differencesCistronInternal sequencesMRNAGenesConformational similarityBindingComplexesRetroregulationRRNAsOperon
2003
Crystal Structures of an Archaeal Class I CCA-Adding Enzyme and Its Nucleotide Complexes
Xiong Y, Li F, Wang J, Weiner AM, Steitz TA. Crystal Structures of an Archaeal Class I CCA-Adding Enzyme and Its Nucleotide Complexes. Molecular Cell 2003, 12: 1165-1172. PMID: 14636575, DOI: 10.1016/s1097-2765(03)00440-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCCA-adding enzymeClass I CCA-adding enzymeCrystal structureClose evolutionary relationshipAddition of CCAChemical modificationAmino acid sequenceElectrostatic charge distributionNucleic acid templateEvolutionary relationshipsImmature tRNAsCharge distributionDomain architectureNucleotide complexesArcheoglobus fulgidusEnzyme classesTail domainAcid sequenceEnzyme bindsPolymerase domainTRNARelative orientationComplexesEnzymeTerminusCrystal structure of a transcription factor IIIB core interface ternary complex
Juo ZS, Kassavetis GA, Wang J, Geiduschek EP, Sigler PB. Crystal structure of a transcription factor IIIB core interface ternary complex. Nature 2003, 422: 534-539. PMID: 12660736, DOI: 10.1038/nature01534.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acid SequenceBase SequenceBinding SitesCrystallography, X-RayDNA, FungalFungal ProteinsGenes, FungalHydrogen BondingMacromolecular SubstancesModels, MolecularMolecular Sequence DataNucleic Acid ConformationPromoter Regions, GeneticProtein Structure, TertiaryProtein SubunitsRNA, Small NuclearSaccharomyces cerevisiae ProteinsStatic ElectricitySubstrate SpecificityTATA-Box Binding ProteinTranscription Factor TFIIIBConceptsTranscription factor IIIBGeneral transcription factor TFIIBDomain IIÅ resolution crystal structureTranscription factor TFIIBOpen initiation complexRegion of TBPTFIIB-related factorAmino-terminal halfCarboxy-terminal halfTernary complexResolution crystal structureRegulated transcriptionPromoter DNASequence similarityInitiation complexRNA polymeraseBase pairsBdp1Brf1Essential rolePolymerasePrimary interfaceCrystal structureResidue 435
1998
Crystal Structure Determination ofEscherichia coliClpP Starting from an EM-Derived Mask
Wang J, Hartling J, Flanagan J. Crystal Structure Determination ofEscherichia coliClpP Starting from an EM-Derived Mask. Journal Of Structural Biology 1998, 124: 151-163. PMID: 10049803, DOI: 10.1006/jsbi.1998.4058.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsATP-dependent proteolytic complexEscherichia coli ClpPATP-dependent proteaseProteolytic active sitesEvolutionary convergenceClpP structureHeptameric ringsProteolytic complexIntracellular proteolysisProteolytic componentBiophysical techniquesClpPSmall-angle X-rayX-ray crystallographyX-ray crystal structureStriking exampleMatrix refinementActive siteProteaseStructure determinationHslVOverall architectureProteasomeStructural levelElectron microscopy
1994
Comparison of three different crystal forms shows HIV-1 reverse transcriptase displays an internal swivel motion
Jäger J, Smerdon S, Wang J, Boisvert D, Steitz T. Comparison of three different crystal forms shows HIV-1 reverse transcriptase displays an internal swivel motion. Structure 1994, 2: 869-876. PMID: 7529124, DOI: 10.1016/s0969-2126(94)00087-5.Peer-Reviewed Original Research