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 language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 608-611 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2004 |