Replacement of ParC α4 Helix with That of GyrA Increases the Stability and Cytotoxicity of Topoisomerase IV-Quinolone-DNA Ternary Complexes

Emily S. Pfeiffer, Hiroshi Hiasa

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Abstract

Replacement of the α4 helix of ParC with that of GyrA increased the stability of topoisomerase IV-quinolone-DNA ternary complexes. This mutant topoisomerase IV-mediated cell killing was more efficient than topoisomerase IV-mediated cell killing in Escherichia coli. Thus, the α4 helix plays critical roles in determining the stability and the cytotoxicity of ternary complexes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)608-611
Number of pages4
JournalAntimicrobial agents and chemotherapy
Volume48
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2004

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