Carotenoid binding in Gloeobacteria rhodopsin provides insights into divergent evolution of xanthorhodopsin types

oleh: Kimleng Chuon, Jin-gon Shim, Kun-Wook Kang, Shin-Gyu Cho, Chenda Hour, Seanghun Meas, Ji-Hyun Kim, Ahreum Choi, Kwang-Hwan Jung

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Nature Portfolio 2022-05-01

Deskripsi

Structural alignment and molecular docking identifies a mutation on helix E and F of the opsin backbone of the Gloeobacteria rhodopsin, presenting more insight on the carotenoid-binding pocket.