2023
Mistranslation of the genetic code by a new family of bacterial transfer RNAs
Schuntermann D, Fischer J, Bile J, Gaier S, Shelley B, Awawdeh A, Jahn M, Hoffman K, Westhof E, Söll D, Clarke C, Vargas-Rodriguez O. Mistranslation of the genetic code by a new family of bacterial transfer RNAs. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 2023, 299: 104852. PMID: 37224963, PMCID: PMC10404621, DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2023.104852.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransfer RNAsAmino acidsBacterial transfer RNAsUnfavorable environmental conditionsProlyl-tRNA synthetaseWrong amino acidPoor substrate specificitySubstrate discriminationGrowth defectTransfer RNAGenetic codePosttranslational modificationsProtein reporterTranslation factorsEnvironmental stressFunctional proteinsSubstrate specificityThreonine codonGenetic informationDistinct isoformsPro mutationAntibiotic carbenicillinEscherichia coliNovel familyEnvironmental conditions
2004
Complete Genome Sequence of the Genetically Tractable Hydrogenotrophic Methanogen Methanococcus maripaludis
Hendrickson E, Kaul R, Zhou Y, Bovee D, Chapman P, Chung J, de Macario E, Dodsworth J, Gillett W, Graham D, Hackett M, Haydock A, Kang A, Land M, Levy R, Lie T, Major T, Moore B, Porat I, Palmeiri A, Rouse G, Saenphimmachak C, Söll D, Van Dien S, Wang T, Whitman W, Xia Q, Zhang Y, Larimer F, Olson M, Leigh J. Complete Genome Sequence of the Genetically Tractable Hydrogenotrophic Methanogen Methanococcus maripaludis. Journal Of Bacteriology 2004, 186: 6956-6969. PMID: 15466049, PMCID: PMC522202, DOI: 10.1128/jb.186.20.6956-6969.2004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProtein-coding genesMethanocaldococcus jannaschiiGenome sequenceSingle circular chromosomeLateral gene transferSelenocysteine-containing proteinsSubunit of enzymeGene lossCircular chromosomeReplication initiationUnique ORFsIron-sulfur centersClose homologMethanococcus maripaludisRNase HIIM. maripaludisRNase HIMethanogenesis enzymesMass spectrometric identificationRedox functionAlanine racemaseAlanine dehydrogenaseGenesGene transferFull complement
2001
Genomics-based identification of targets in pathogenic bacteria for potential therapeutic and diagnostic use
Raczniak G, Ibba M, Söll D. Genomics-based identification of targets in pathogenic bacteria for potential therapeutic and diagnostic use. Toxicology 2001, 160: 181-189. PMID: 11246138, DOI: 10.1016/s0300-483x(00)00454-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsComplete microbial genome sequencesMicrobial genome sequencesFundamental biological processesPathogen-specific pathwaysAminoacyl-tRNA synthesisGenome sequenceBiochemical approachesMammalian hostsIdentification of targetsBiological processesNumber of pathogensProtein synthesisPharmaceutical exploitationSynthesis pathwayCertain pathwaysNovel targetPathogenic bacteriaEnzyme presentPathwayDiagnostic targetsCell viabilityKey processesGenomicsRecent advancesTarget