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The crystal structure of DNA mismatch repair protein MutS binding to a G·T mismatch

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  • Meindert H. Lamers

    (Division of Molecular Carcinogenesis Netherlands Cancer Institute)

  • Anastassis Perrakis

    (European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), c/o ILL, BP 156)

  • Jacqueline H. Enzlin

    (Division of Molecular Carcinogenesis Netherlands Cancer Institute
    University of Zürich)

  • Herrie H. K. Winterwerp

    (Division of Molecular Carcinogenesis Netherlands Cancer Institute)

  • Niels de Wind

    (Division of Molecular Carcinogenesis Netherlands Cancer Institute
    Leiden University Medical Center)

  • Titia K. Sixma

    (Division of Molecular Carcinogenesis Netherlands Cancer Institute)

Abstract

DNA mismatch repair ensures genomic integrity on DNA replication. Recognition of a DNA mismatch by a dimeric MutS protein initiates a cascade of reactions and results in repair of the newly synthesized strand; however, details of the molecular mechanism remain controversial. Here we present the crystal structure at 2.2 Å of MutS from Escherichia coli bound to a G·T mismatch. The two MutS monomers have different conformations and form a heterodimer at the structural level. Only one monomer recognizes the mismatch specifically and has ADP bound. Mismatch recognition occurs by extensive minor groove interactions causing unusual base pairing and kinking of the DNA. Nonspecific major groove DNA-binding domains from both monomers embrace the DNA in a clamp-like structure. The interleaved nucleotide-binding sites are located far from the DNA. Mutations in human MutSα (MSH2/MSH6) that lead to hereditary predisposition for cancer, such as hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer, can be mapped to this crystal structure.

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  • Meindert H. Lamers & Anastassis Perrakis & Jacqueline H. Enzlin & Herrie H. K. Winterwerp & Niels de Wind & Titia K. Sixma, 2000. "The crystal structure of DNA mismatch repair protein MutS binding to a G·T mismatch," Nature, Nature, vol. 407(6805), pages 711-717, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:nature:v:407:y:2000:i:6805:d:10.1038_35037523
    DOI: 10.1038/35037523
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