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Helicobacter pylori CagA Inhibits PAR1-MARK Family Kinases by Mimicking Host Substrates

Journal Article · · Nature Structural and Molecular Biology
OSTI ID:1019897
The CagA protein of Helicobacter pylori interacts with numerous cellular factors and is associated with increased virulence and risk of gastric carcinoma. We present here the cocrystal structure of a subdomain of CagA with the human kinase PAR1b/MARK2, revealing that a CagA peptide mimics substrates of this kinase family, resembling eukaryotic protein kinase inhibitors. Mutagenesis of conserved residues central to this interaction renders CagA inactive as an inhibitor of MARK2.
Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) National Synchrotron Light Source
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE - OFFICE OF SCIENCE
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-98CH10886
OSTI ID:
1019897
Report Number(s):
BNL--95743-2011-JA
Journal Information:
Nature Structural and Molecular Biology, Journal Name: Nature Structural and Molecular Biology Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 17
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English