Abstract
Background: Aminoacyl-tRNA (aa-tRNA) enters the ribosome in a ternary complex with the G-protein elongation factor Tu (EF-Tu) and GTP. Results: EF-Tu·GTP·aa-tRNA ternary complex formation and decay rates are accelerated in the presence of the nucleotide exchange factor elongation factor Ts (EF-Ts). Conclusion: EF-Ts directly facilitates the formation and disassociation of ternary complex. Significance: This system demonstrates a novel function of EF-Ts.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 13917-13928 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Journal of Biological Chemistry |
Volume | 288 |
Issue number | 19 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 10 2013 |