UV photoaffinity labeling of Tn3 transposase--DNA complexes: identification of DNA binding domains

Canadian Journal of Microbiology
G S Gottlieb, M A Fennewald

Abstract

The prokaryotic transposon Tn3 requires the transposase protein, as well as the cis-acting terminal inverted repeats (IRs), for transposition. The first step in the transposition process requires transposase binding to the IRs, as well as target site selection for element insertion. The primary aim of this study is to define the relationship between the structure of Tn3 transposase and its DNA binding functions. We have defined, by UV cross-linking, two broad regions of transposase that interact with DNA: a 70-kDa N-terminal domain and a 30-kDa C-terminal domain. The 70-kDa N-terminal domain encompasses the IR sequence specific binding domain, as well as a nonspecific DNA binding domain that has been previously described. We have also defined, by UV cross-linking, a region in the nonspecific DNA binding domain centered at amino acids 376 and 381 that is in contact with DNA. We have used site-directed mutagenesis of amino acids 376 and 381 to help delineate the function of this region of the transposase protein. Mutations in this region reduce transposition frequency to 30-40% of the wild type. These mutations reduce nonspecific DNA binding three- to four-fold but do not appear to affect specific binding to the IR. Transposition...Continue Reading

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