diff --git "a/annotation_CSV/PMC5012862.csv" "b/annotation_CSV/PMC5012862.csv" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/annotation_CSV/PMC5012862.csv" @@ -0,0 +1,2203 @@ +anno_start anno_end anno_text entity_type sentence section +0 27 Structural characterization experimental_method Structural characterization of encapsulated ferritin provides insight into iron storage in bacterial nanocompartments TITLE +31 43 encapsulated protein_state Structural characterization of encapsulated ferritin provides insight into iron storage in bacterial nanocompartments TITLE +44 52 ferritin protein_type Structural characterization of encapsulated ferritin provides insight into iron storage in bacterial nanocompartments TITLE +75 79 iron chemical Structural characterization of encapsulated ferritin provides insight into iron storage in bacterial nanocompartments TITLE +91 100 bacterial taxonomy_domain Structural characterization of encapsulated ferritin provides insight into iron storage in bacterial nanocompartments TITLE +101 117 nanocompartments complex_assembly Structural characterization of encapsulated ferritin provides insight into iron storage in bacterial nanocompartments TITLE +0 9 Ferritins protein_type Ferritins are ubiquitous proteins that oxidise and store iron within a protein shell to protect cells from oxidative damage. ABSTRACT +57 61 iron chemical Ferritins are ubiquitous proteins that oxidise and store iron within a protein shell to protect cells from oxidative damage. ABSTRACT +79 84 shell structure_element Ferritins are ubiquitous proteins that oxidise and store iron within a protein shell to protect cells from oxidative damage. ABSTRACT +26 35 structure evidence We have characterized the structure and function of a new member of the ferritin superfamily that is sequestered within an encapsulin capsid. ABSTRACT +72 80 ferritin protein_type We have characterized the structure and function of a new member of the ferritin superfamily that is sequestered within an encapsulin capsid. ABSTRACT +123 133 encapsulin protein We have characterized the structure and function of a new member of the ferritin superfamily that is sequestered within an encapsulin capsid. ABSTRACT +18 30 encapsulated protein_state We show that this encapsulated ferritin (EncFtn) has two main alpha helices, which assemble in a metal dependent manner to form a ferroxidase center at a dimer interface. ABSTRACT +31 39 ferritin protein_type We show that this encapsulated ferritin (EncFtn) has two main alpha helices, which assemble in a metal dependent manner to form a ferroxidase center at a dimer interface. ABSTRACT +41 47 EncFtn protein We show that this encapsulated ferritin (EncFtn) has two main alpha helices, which assemble in a metal dependent manner to form a ferroxidase center at a dimer interface. ABSTRACT +57 75 main alpha helices structure_element We show that this encapsulated ferritin (EncFtn) has two main alpha helices, which assemble in a metal dependent manner to form a ferroxidase center at a dimer interface. ABSTRACT +97 112 metal dependent protein_state We show that this encapsulated ferritin (EncFtn) has two main alpha helices, which assemble in a metal dependent manner to form a ferroxidase center at a dimer interface. ABSTRACT +130 148 ferroxidase center site We show that this encapsulated ferritin (EncFtn) has two main alpha helices, which assemble in a metal dependent manner to form a ferroxidase center at a dimer interface. ABSTRACT +154 169 dimer interface site We show that this encapsulated ferritin (EncFtn) has two main alpha helices, which assemble in a metal dependent manner to form a ferroxidase center at a dimer interface. ABSTRACT +0 6 EncFtn protein EncFtn adopts an open decameric structure that is topologically distinct from other ferritins. ABSTRACT +17 21 open protein_state EncFtn adopts an open decameric structure that is topologically distinct from other ferritins. ABSTRACT +22 31 decameric oligomeric_state EncFtn adopts an open decameric structure that is topologically distinct from other ferritins. ABSTRACT +32 41 structure evidence EncFtn adopts an open decameric structure that is topologically distinct from other ferritins. ABSTRACT +84 93 ferritins protein_type EncFtn adopts an open decameric structure that is topologically distinct from other ferritins. ABSTRACT +6 12 EncFtn protein While EncFtn acts as a ferroxidase, it cannot mineralize iron. ABSTRACT +23 34 ferroxidase protein_type While EncFtn acts as a ferroxidase, it cannot mineralize iron. ABSTRACT +57 61 iron chemical While EncFtn acts as a ferroxidase, it cannot mineralize iron. ABSTRACT +16 26 encapsulin protein Conversely, the encapsulin shell associates with iron, but is not enzymatically active, and we demonstrate that EncFtn must be housed within the encapsulin for iron storage. ABSTRACT +27 32 shell structure_element Conversely, the encapsulin shell associates with iron, but is not enzymatically active, and we demonstrate that EncFtn must be housed within the encapsulin for iron storage. ABSTRACT +49 53 iron chemical Conversely, the encapsulin shell associates with iron, but is not enzymatically active, and we demonstrate that EncFtn must be housed within the encapsulin for iron storage. ABSTRACT +62 86 not enzymatically active protein_state Conversely, the encapsulin shell associates with iron, but is not enzymatically active, and we demonstrate that EncFtn must be housed within the encapsulin for iron storage. ABSTRACT +112 118 EncFtn protein Conversely, the encapsulin shell associates with iron, but is not enzymatically active, and we demonstrate that EncFtn must be housed within the encapsulin for iron storage. ABSTRACT +145 155 encapsulin protein Conversely, the encapsulin shell associates with iron, but is not enzymatically active, and we demonstrate that EncFtn must be housed within the encapsulin for iron storage. ABSTRACT +160 164 iron chemical Conversely, the encapsulin shell associates with iron, but is not enzymatically active, and we demonstrate that EncFtn must be housed within the encapsulin for iron storage. ABSTRACT +5 15 encapsulin protein This encapsulin nanocompartment is widely distributed in bacteria and archaea and represents a distinct class of iron storage system, where the oxidation and mineralization of iron are distributed between two proteins. ABSTRACT +16 31 nanocompartment complex_assembly This encapsulin nanocompartment is widely distributed in bacteria and archaea and represents a distinct class of iron storage system, where the oxidation and mineralization of iron are distributed between two proteins. ABSTRACT +57 65 bacteria taxonomy_domain This encapsulin nanocompartment is widely distributed in bacteria and archaea and represents a distinct class of iron storage system, where the oxidation and mineralization of iron are distributed between two proteins. ABSTRACT +70 77 archaea taxonomy_domain This encapsulin nanocompartment is widely distributed in bacteria and archaea and represents a distinct class of iron storage system, where the oxidation and mineralization of iron are distributed between two proteins. ABSTRACT +113 117 iron chemical This encapsulin nanocompartment is widely distributed in bacteria and archaea and represents a distinct class of iron storage system, where the oxidation and mineralization of iron are distributed between two proteins. ABSTRACT +176 180 iron chemical This encapsulin nanocompartment is widely distributed in bacteria and archaea and represents a distinct class of iron storage system, where the oxidation and mineralization of iron are distributed between two proteins. ABSTRACT +0 4 Iron chemical Iron is essential for life as it is a key component of many different enzymes that participate in processes such as energy production and metabolism. ABSTRACT +9 13 iron chemical However, iron can also be highly toxic to cells because it readily reacts with oxygen. ABSTRACT +79 85 oxygen chemical However, iron can also be highly toxic to cells because it readily reacts with oxygen. ABSTRACT +31 35 iron chemical To balance the cell’s need for iron against its potential damaging effects, organisms have evolved iron storage proteins known as ferritins that form cage-like structures. ABSTRACT +99 120 iron storage proteins protein_type To balance the cell’s need for iron against its potential damaging effects, organisms have evolved iron storage proteins known as ferritins that form cage-like structures. ABSTRACT +130 139 ferritins protein_type To balance the cell’s need for iron against its potential damaging effects, organisms have evolved iron storage proteins known as ferritins that form cage-like structures. ABSTRACT +150 170 cage-like structures structure_element To balance the cell’s need for iron against its potential damaging effects, organisms have evolved iron storage proteins known as ferritins that form cage-like structures. ABSTRACT +4 13 ferritins protein_type The ferritins convert iron into a less reactive form that is mineralised and safely stored in the central cavity of the ferritin cage and is available for cells when they need it. ABSTRACT +22 26 iron chemical The ferritins convert iron into a less reactive form that is mineralised and safely stored in the central cavity of the ferritin cage and is available for cells when they need it. ABSTRACT +98 112 central cavity site The ferritins convert iron into a less reactive form that is mineralised and safely stored in the central cavity of the ferritin cage and is available for cells when they need it. ABSTRACT +120 128 ferritin protein_type The ferritins convert iron into a less reactive form that is mineralised and safely stored in the central cavity of the ferritin cage and is available for cells when they need it. ABSTRACT +26 35 ferritins protein_type Recently, a new family of ferritins known as encapsulated ferritins have been found in some microorganisms. ABSTRACT +45 57 encapsulated protein_state Recently, a new family of ferritins known as encapsulated ferritins have been found in some microorganisms. ABSTRACT +58 67 ferritins protein_type Recently, a new family of ferritins known as encapsulated ferritins have been found in some microorganisms. ABSTRACT +92 106 microorganisms taxonomy_domain Recently, a new family of ferritins known as encapsulated ferritins have been found in some microorganisms. ABSTRACT +6 15 ferritins protein_type These ferritins are found in bacterial genomes with a gene that codes for a protein cage called an encapsulin. ABSTRACT +29 38 bacterial taxonomy_domain These ferritins are found in bacterial genomes with a gene that codes for a protein cage called an encapsulin. ABSTRACT +99 109 encapsulin protein These ferritins are found in bacterial genomes with a gene that codes for a protein cage called an encapsulin. ABSTRACT +13 22 structure evidence Although the structure of the encapsulin cage is known to look like the shell of a virus, the structure that the encapsulated ferritin itself forms is not known. ABSTRACT +30 40 encapsulin protein Although the structure of the encapsulin cage is known to look like the shell of a virus, the structure that the encapsulated ferritin itself forms is not known. ABSTRACT +72 77 shell structure_element Although the structure of the encapsulin cage is known to look like the shell of a virus, the structure that the encapsulated ferritin itself forms is not known. ABSTRACT +83 88 virus taxonomy_domain Although the structure of the encapsulin cage is known to look like the shell of a virus, the structure that the encapsulated ferritin itself forms is not known. ABSTRACT +94 103 structure evidence Although the structure of the encapsulin cage is known to look like the shell of a virus, the structure that the encapsulated ferritin itself forms is not known. ABSTRACT +113 125 encapsulated protein_state Although the structure of the encapsulin cage is known to look like the shell of a virus, the structure that the encapsulated ferritin itself forms is not known. ABSTRACT +126 134 ferritin protein_type Although the structure of the encapsulin cage is known to look like the shell of a virus, the structure that the encapsulated ferritin itself forms is not known. ABSTRACT +25 35 encapsulin protein It is also not clear how encapsulin and the encapsulated ferritin work together to store iron. ABSTRACT +44 56 encapsulated protein_state It is also not clear how encapsulin and the encapsulated ferritin work together to store iron. ABSTRACT +57 65 ferritin protein_type It is also not clear how encapsulin and the encapsulated ferritin work together to store iron. ABSTRACT +89 93 iron chemical It is also not clear how encapsulin and the encapsulated ferritin work together to store iron. ABSTRACT +42 63 X-ray crystallography experimental_method He et al. have now used the techniques of X-ray crystallography and mass spectrometry to determine the structure of the encapsulated ferritin found in some bacteria. ABSTRACT +68 85 mass spectrometry experimental_method He et al. have now used the techniques of X-ray crystallography and mass spectrometry to determine the structure of the encapsulated ferritin found in some bacteria. ABSTRACT +103 112 structure evidence He et al. have now used the techniques of X-ray crystallography and mass spectrometry to determine the structure of the encapsulated ferritin found in some bacteria. ABSTRACT +120 132 encapsulated protein_state He et al. have now used the techniques of X-ray crystallography and mass spectrometry to determine the structure of the encapsulated ferritin found in some bacteria. ABSTRACT +133 141 ferritin protein_type He et al. have now used the techniques of X-ray crystallography and mass spectrometry to determine the structure of the encapsulated ferritin found in some bacteria. ABSTRACT +156 164 bacteria taxonomy_domain He et al. have now used the techniques of X-ray crystallography and mass spectrometry to determine the structure of the encapsulated ferritin found in some bacteria. ABSTRACT +4 16 encapsulated protein_state The encapsulated ferritin forms a ring-shaped doughnut in which ten subunits of ferritin are arranged in a ring; this is totally different from the enclosed cages that other ferritins form. ABSTRACT +17 25 ferritin protein_type The encapsulated ferritin forms a ring-shaped doughnut in which ten subunits of ferritin are arranged in a ring; this is totally different from the enclosed cages that other ferritins form. ABSTRACT +34 45 ring-shaped structure_element The encapsulated ferritin forms a ring-shaped doughnut in which ten subunits of ferritin are arranged in a ring; this is totally different from the enclosed cages that other ferritins form. ABSTRACT +46 54 doughnut structure_element The encapsulated ferritin forms a ring-shaped doughnut in which ten subunits of ferritin are arranged in a ring; this is totally different from the enclosed cages that other ferritins form. ABSTRACT +68 76 subunits structure_element The encapsulated ferritin forms a ring-shaped doughnut in which ten subunits of ferritin are arranged in a ring; this is totally different from the enclosed cages that other ferritins form. ABSTRACT +80 88 ferritin protein_type The encapsulated ferritin forms a ring-shaped doughnut in which ten subunits of ferritin are arranged in a ring; this is totally different from the enclosed cages that other ferritins form. ABSTRACT +107 111 ring structure_element The encapsulated ferritin forms a ring-shaped doughnut in which ten subunits of ferritin are arranged in a ring; this is totally different from the enclosed cages that other ferritins form. ABSTRACT +157 162 cages structure_element The encapsulated ferritin forms a ring-shaped doughnut in which ten subunits of ferritin are arranged in a ring; this is totally different from the enclosed cages that other ferritins form. ABSTRACT +174 183 ferritins protein_type The encapsulated ferritin forms a ring-shaped doughnut in which ten subunits of ferritin are arranged in a ring; this is totally different from the enclosed cages that other ferritins form. ABSTRACT +0 19 Biochemical studies experimental_method Biochemical studies revealed that the encapsulated ferritin is able to convert iron into a less reactive form, but it cannot store iron on its own since it does not form a cage. ABSTRACT +38 50 encapsulated protein_state Biochemical studies revealed that the encapsulated ferritin is able to convert iron into a less reactive form, but it cannot store iron on its own since it does not form a cage. ABSTRACT +51 59 ferritin protein_type Biochemical studies revealed that the encapsulated ferritin is able to convert iron into a less reactive form, but it cannot store iron on its own since it does not form a cage. ABSTRACT +79 83 iron chemical Biochemical studies revealed that the encapsulated ferritin is able to convert iron into a less reactive form, but it cannot store iron on its own since it does not form a cage. ABSTRACT +131 135 iron chemical Biochemical studies revealed that the encapsulated ferritin is able to convert iron into a less reactive form, but it cannot store iron on its own since it does not form a cage. ABSTRACT +10 22 encapsulated protein_state Thus, the encapsulated ferritin needs to be housed within the encapsulin cage to store iron. ABSTRACT +23 31 ferritin protein_type Thus, the encapsulated ferritin needs to be housed within the encapsulin cage to store iron. ABSTRACT +62 72 encapsulin protein Thus, the encapsulated ferritin needs to be housed within the encapsulin cage to store iron. ABSTRACT +87 91 iron chemical Thus, the encapsulated ferritin needs to be housed within the encapsulin cage to store iron. ABSTRACT +42 46 iron chemical Further work is needed to investigate how iron moves into the encapsulin cage to reach the ferritin proteins. ABSTRACT +62 72 encapsulin protein Further work is needed to investigate how iron moves into the encapsulin cage to reach the ferritin proteins. ABSTRACT +91 99 ferritin protein_type Further work is needed to investigate how iron moves into the encapsulin cage to reach the ferritin proteins. ABSTRACT +34 42 ferritin protein_type Some organisms have both standard ferritin cages and encapsulated ferritins; why this is the case also remains to be discovered. ABSTRACT +53 65 encapsulated protein_state Some organisms have both standard ferritin cages and encapsulated ferritins; why this is the case also remains to be discovered. ABSTRACT +66 75 ferritins protein_type Some organisms have both standard ferritin cages and encapsulated ferritins; why this is the case also remains to be discovered. ABSTRACT +0 10 Encapsulin protein_type Encapsulin nanocompartments are a family of proteinaceous metabolic compartments that are widely distributed in bacteria and archaea. INTRO +11 27 nanocompartments complex_assembly Encapsulin nanocompartments are a family of proteinaceous metabolic compartments that are widely distributed in bacteria and archaea. INTRO +112 120 bacteria taxonomy_domain Encapsulin nanocompartments are a family of proteinaceous metabolic compartments that are widely distributed in bacteria and archaea. INTRO +125 132 archaea taxonomy_domain Encapsulin nanocompartments are a family of proteinaceous metabolic compartments that are widely distributed in bacteria and archaea. INTRO +48 59 icosahedral protein_state They share a common architecture, comprising an icosahedral shell formed by the oligomeric assembly of a protein, encapsulin, that is structurally related to the HK97 bacteriophage capsid protein gp5. INTRO +60 65 shell structure_element They share a common architecture, comprising an icosahedral shell formed by the oligomeric assembly of a protein, encapsulin, that is structurally related to the HK97 bacteriophage capsid protein gp5. INTRO +114 124 encapsulin protein_type They share a common architecture, comprising an icosahedral shell formed by the oligomeric assembly of a protein, encapsulin, that is structurally related to the HK97 bacteriophage capsid protein gp5. INTRO +162 180 HK97 bacteriophage taxonomy_domain They share a common architecture, comprising an icosahedral shell formed by the oligomeric assembly of a protein, encapsulin, that is structurally related to the HK97 bacteriophage capsid protein gp5. INTRO +196 199 gp5 protein They share a common architecture, comprising an icosahedral shell formed by the oligomeric assembly of a protein, encapsulin, that is structurally related to the HK97 bacteriophage capsid protein gp5. INTRO +0 3 Gp5 protein Gp5 is known to assemble as a 66 nm diameter icosahedral shell of 420 subunits. INTRO +45 56 icosahedral protein_state Gp5 is known to assemble as a 66 nm diameter icosahedral shell of 420 subunits. INTRO +57 62 shell structure_element Gp5 is known to assemble as a 66 nm diameter icosahedral shell of 420 subunits. INTRO +70 78 subunits structure_element Gp5 is known to assemble as a 66 nm diameter icosahedral shell of 420 subunits. INTRO +22 41 Pyrococcus furiosus species In contrast, both the Pyrococcus furiosus and Myxococcus xanthus encapsulin shell-proteins form 32 nm icosahedra with 180 subunits; while the Thermotoga maritima encapsulin is smaller still with a 25 nm, 60-subunit icosahedron. INTRO +46 64 Myxococcus xanthus species In contrast, both the Pyrococcus furiosus and Myxococcus xanthus encapsulin shell-proteins form 32 nm icosahedra with 180 subunits; while the Thermotoga maritima encapsulin is smaller still with a 25 nm, 60-subunit icosahedron. INTRO +65 75 encapsulin protein In contrast, both the Pyrococcus furiosus and Myxococcus xanthus encapsulin shell-proteins form 32 nm icosahedra with 180 subunits; while the Thermotoga maritima encapsulin is smaller still with a 25 nm, 60-subunit icosahedron. INTRO +76 81 shell structure_element In contrast, both the Pyrococcus furiosus and Myxococcus xanthus encapsulin shell-proteins form 32 nm icosahedra with 180 subunits; while the Thermotoga maritima encapsulin is smaller still with a 25 nm, 60-subunit icosahedron. INTRO +102 112 icosahedra structure_element In contrast, both the Pyrococcus furiosus and Myxococcus xanthus encapsulin shell-proteins form 32 nm icosahedra with 180 subunits; while the Thermotoga maritima encapsulin is smaller still with a 25 nm, 60-subunit icosahedron. INTRO +122 130 subunits structure_element In contrast, both the Pyrococcus furiosus and Myxococcus xanthus encapsulin shell-proteins form 32 nm icosahedra with 180 subunits; while the Thermotoga maritima encapsulin is smaller still with a 25 nm, 60-subunit icosahedron. INTRO +142 161 Thermotoga maritima species In contrast, both the Pyrococcus furiosus and Myxococcus xanthus encapsulin shell-proteins form 32 nm icosahedra with 180 subunits; while the Thermotoga maritima encapsulin is smaller still with a 25 nm, 60-subunit icosahedron. INTRO +162 172 encapsulin protein In contrast, both the Pyrococcus furiosus and Myxococcus xanthus encapsulin shell-proteins form 32 nm icosahedra with 180 subunits; while the Thermotoga maritima encapsulin is smaller still with a 25 nm, 60-subunit icosahedron. INTRO +215 226 icosahedron structure_element In contrast, both the Pyrococcus furiosus and Myxococcus xanthus encapsulin shell-proteins form 32 nm icosahedra with 180 subunits; while the Thermotoga maritima encapsulin is smaller still with a 25 nm, 60-subunit icosahedron. INTRO +38 48 encapsulin protein_type The high structural similarity of the encapsulin shell-proteins to gp5 suggests a common evolutionary origin for these proteins. INTRO +49 54 shell structure_element The high structural similarity of the encapsulin shell-proteins to gp5 suggests a common evolutionary origin for these proteins. INTRO +67 70 gp5 protein The high structural similarity of the encapsulin shell-proteins to gp5 suggests a common evolutionary origin for these proteins. INTRO +19 29 encapsulin protein_type The genes encoding encapsulin proteins are found downstream of genes for dye-dependent peroxidase (DyP) family enzymes, or encapsulin-associated ferritins (EncFtn). INTRO +73 97 dye-dependent peroxidase protein_type The genes encoding encapsulin proteins are found downstream of genes for dye-dependent peroxidase (DyP) family enzymes, or encapsulin-associated ferritins (EncFtn). INTRO +99 102 DyP protein_type The genes encoding encapsulin proteins are found downstream of genes for dye-dependent peroxidase (DyP) family enzymes, or encapsulin-associated ferritins (EncFtn). INTRO +123 154 encapsulin-associated ferritins protein_type The genes encoding encapsulin proteins are found downstream of genes for dye-dependent peroxidase (DyP) family enzymes, or encapsulin-associated ferritins (EncFtn). INTRO +156 162 EncFtn protein_type The genes encoding encapsulin proteins are found downstream of genes for dye-dependent peroxidase (DyP) family enzymes, or encapsulin-associated ferritins (EncFtn). INTRO +15 25 DyP family protein_type Enzymes in the DyP family are active against polyphenolic compounds such as azo dyes and lignin breakdown products; although their physiological function and natural substrates are not known. INTRO +0 8 Ferritin protein_type Ferritin family proteins are found in all kingdoms and have a wide range of activities, including ribonucleotide reductase, protecting DNA from oxidative damage, and iron storage. INTRO +42 50 kingdoms taxonomy_domain Ferritin family proteins are found in all kingdoms and have a wide range of activities, including ribonucleotide reductase, protecting DNA from oxidative damage, and iron storage. INTRO +98 122 ribonucleotide reductase protein_type Ferritin family proteins are found in all kingdoms and have a wide range of activities, including ribonucleotide reductase, protecting DNA from oxidative damage, and iron storage. INTRO +166 170 iron chemical Ferritin family proteins are found in all kingdoms and have a wide range of activities, including ribonucleotide reductase, protecting DNA from oxidative damage, and iron storage. INTRO +4 13 classical protein_state The classical iron storage ferritin nanocages are found in all kingdoms and are essential in eukaryotes; they play a central role in iron homeostasis, where they protect the cell from toxic free Fe2+ by oxidizing it and storing the resulting Fe3+ as ferrihydrite minerals within their central cavity. INTRO +14 45 iron storage ferritin nanocages complex_assembly The classical iron storage ferritin nanocages are found in all kingdoms and are essential in eukaryotes; they play a central role in iron homeostasis, where they protect the cell from toxic free Fe2+ by oxidizing it and storing the resulting Fe3+ as ferrihydrite minerals within their central cavity. INTRO +63 71 kingdoms taxonomy_domain The classical iron storage ferritin nanocages are found in all kingdoms and are essential in eukaryotes; they play a central role in iron homeostasis, where they protect the cell from toxic free Fe2+ by oxidizing it and storing the resulting Fe3+ as ferrihydrite minerals within their central cavity. INTRO +93 103 eukaryotes taxonomy_domain The classical iron storage ferritin nanocages are found in all kingdoms and are essential in eukaryotes; they play a central role in iron homeostasis, where they protect the cell from toxic free Fe2+ by oxidizing it and storing the resulting Fe3+ as ferrihydrite minerals within their central cavity. INTRO +133 137 iron chemical The classical iron storage ferritin nanocages are found in all kingdoms and are essential in eukaryotes; they play a central role in iron homeostasis, where they protect the cell from toxic free Fe2+ by oxidizing it and storing the resulting Fe3+ as ferrihydrite minerals within their central cavity. INTRO +195 199 Fe2+ chemical The classical iron storage ferritin nanocages are found in all kingdoms and are essential in eukaryotes; they play a central role in iron homeostasis, where they protect the cell from toxic free Fe2+ by oxidizing it and storing the resulting Fe3+ as ferrihydrite minerals within their central cavity. INTRO +242 246 Fe3+ chemical The classical iron storage ferritin nanocages are found in all kingdoms and are essential in eukaryotes; they play a central role in iron homeostasis, where they protect the cell from toxic free Fe2+ by oxidizing it and storing the resulting Fe3+ as ferrihydrite minerals within their central cavity. INTRO +250 262 ferrihydrite chemical The classical iron storage ferritin nanocages are found in all kingdoms and are essential in eukaryotes; they play a central role in iron homeostasis, where they protect the cell from toxic free Fe2+ by oxidizing it and storing the resulting Fe3+ as ferrihydrite minerals within their central cavity. INTRO +285 299 central cavity site The classical iron storage ferritin nanocages are found in all kingdoms and are essential in eukaryotes; they play a central role in iron homeostasis, where they protect the cell from toxic free Fe2+ by oxidizing it and storing the resulting Fe3+ as ferrihydrite minerals within their central cavity. INTRO +4 14 encapsulin protein_type The encapsulin-associated enzymes are sequestered within the icosahedral shell through interactions between the shell’s inner surface and a short localization sequence (Gly-Ser-Leu-Lys) appended to their C-termini. INTRO +61 72 icosahedral protein_state The encapsulin-associated enzymes are sequestered within the icosahedral shell through interactions between the shell’s inner surface and a short localization sequence (Gly-Ser-Leu-Lys) appended to their C-termini. INTRO +73 78 shell structure_element The encapsulin-associated enzymes are sequestered within the icosahedral shell through interactions between the shell’s inner surface and a short localization sequence (Gly-Ser-Leu-Lys) appended to their C-termini. INTRO +112 117 shell structure_element The encapsulin-associated enzymes are sequestered within the icosahedral shell through interactions between the shell’s inner surface and a short localization sequence (Gly-Ser-Leu-Lys) appended to their C-termini. INTRO +140 167 short localization sequence structure_element The encapsulin-associated enzymes are sequestered within the icosahedral shell through interactions between the shell’s inner surface and a short localization sequence (Gly-Ser-Leu-Lys) appended to their C-termini. INTRO +169 184 Gly-Ser-Leu-Lys structure_element The encapsulin-associated enzymes are sequestered within the icosahedral shell through interactions between the shell’s inner surface and a short localization sequence (Gly-Ser-Leu-Lys) appended to their C-termini. INTRO +0 10 This motif structure_element This motif is well-conserved, and the addition of this sequence to heterologous proteins is sufficient to direct them to the interior of encapsulins. INTRO +14 28 well-conserved protein_state This motif is well-conserved, and the addition of this sequence to heterologous proteins is sufficient to direct them to the interior of encapsulins. INTRO +137 148 encapsulins protein_type This motif is well-conserved, and the addition of this sequence to heterologous proteins is sufficient to direct them to the interior of encapsulins. INTRO +22 40 Myxococcus xanthus species A recent study of the Myxococcus xanthus encapsulin showed that it sequesters a number of different EncFtn proteins and acts as an ‘iron-megastore’ to protect these bacteria from oxidative stress. INTRO +41 51 encapsulin protein A recent study of the Myxococcus xanthus encapsulin showed that it sequesters a number of different EncFtn proteins and acts as an ‘iron-megastore’ to protect these bacteria from oxidative stress. INTRO +100 106 EncFtn protein_type A recent study of the Myxococcus xanthus encapsulin showed that it sequesters a number of different EncFtn proteins and acts as an ‘iron-megastore’ to protect these bacteria from oxidative stress. INTRO +132 136 iron chemical A recent study of the Myxococcus xanthus encapsulin showed that it sequesters a number of different EncFtn proteins and acts as an ‘iron-megastore’ to protect these bacteria from oxidative stress. INTRO +165 173 bacteria taxonomy_domain A recent study of the Myxococcus xanthus encapsulin showed that it sequesters a number of different EncFtn proteins and acts as an ‘iron-megastore’ to protect these bacteria from oxidative stress. INTRO +66 74 ferritin protein_type At 32 nm in diameter, it is much larger than other members of the ferritin superfamily, such as the 12 nm 24-subunit classical ferritin nanocage and the 8 nm 12-subunit Dps (DNA-binding protein from starved cells) complex; and is thus capable of sequestering up to ten times more iron than these ferritins. INTRO +117 126 classical protein_state At 32 nm in diameter, it is much larger than other members of the ferritin superfamily, such as the 12 nm 24-subunit classical ferritin nanocage and the 8 nm 12-subunit Dps (DNA-binding protein from starved cells) complex; and is thus capable of sequestering up to ten times more iron than these ferritins. INTRO +127 135 ferritin protein_type At 32 nm in diameter, it is much larger than other members of the ferritin superfamily, such as the 12 nm 24-subunit classical ferritin nanocage and the 8 nm 12-subunit Dps (DNA-binding protein from starved cells) complex; and is thus capable of sequestering up to ten times more iron than these ferritins. INTRO +136 144 nanocage complex_assembly At 32 nm in diameter, it is much larger than other members of the ferritin superfamily, such as the 12 nm 24-subunit classical ferritin nanocage and the 8 nm 12-subunit Dps (DNA-binding protein from starved cells) complex; and is thus capable of sequestering up to ten times more iron than these ferritins. INTRO +169 172 Dps protein_type At 32 nm in diameter, it is much larger than other members of the ferritin superfamily, such as the 12 nm 24-subunit classical ferritin nanocage and the 8 nm 12-subunit Dps (DNA-binding protein from starved cells) complex; and is thus capable of sequestering up to ten times more iron than these ferritins. INTRO +174 193 DNA-binding protein protein_type At 32 nm in diameter, it is much larger than other members of the ferritin superfamily, such as the 12 nm 24-subunit classical ferritin nanocage and the 8 nm 12-subunit Dps (DNA-binding protein from starved cells) complex; and is thus capable of sequestering up to ten times more iron than these ferritins. INTRO +280 284 iron chemical At 32 nm in diameter, it is much larger than other members of the ferritin superfamily, such as the 12 nm 24-subunit classical ferritin nanocage and the 8 nm 12-subunit Dps (DNA-binding protein from starved cells) complex; and is thus capable of sequestering up to ten times more iron than these ferritins. INTRO +296 305 ferritins protein_type At 32 nm in diameter, it is much larger than other members of the ferritin superfamily, such as the 12 nm 24-subunit classical ferritin nanocage and the 8 nm 12-subunit Dps (DNA-binding protein from starved cells) complex; and is thus capable of sequestering up to ten times more iron than these ferritins. INTRO +25 31 EncFtn protein_type The primary sequences of EncFtn proteins have Glu-X-X-His metal coordination sites, which are shared features of the ferritin family proteins. INTRO +46 57 Glu-X-X-His structure_element The primary sequences of EncFtn proteins have Glu-X-X-His metal coordination sites, which are shared features of the ferritin family proteins. INTRO +58 82 metal coordination sites site The primary sequences of EncFtn proteins have Glu-X-X-His metal coordination sites, which are shared features of the ferritin family proteins. INTRO +117 125 ferritin protein_type The primary sequences of EncFtn proteins have Glu-X-X-His metal coordination sites, which are shared features of the ferritin family proteins. INTRO +0 30 Secondary structure prediction experimental_method Secondary structure prediction identifies two major α-helical regions in these proteins; this is in contrast to other members of the ferritin superfamily, which have four major α-helices (Supplementary file 1). INTRO +46 69 major α-helical regions structure_element Secondary structure prediction identifies two major α-helical regions in these proteins; this is in contrast to other members of the ferritin superfamily, which have four major α-helices (Supplementary file 1). INTRO +133 141 ferritin protein_type Secondary structure prediction identifies two major α-helical regions in these proteins; this is in contrast to other members of the ferritin superfamily, which have four major α-helices (Supplementary file 1). INTRO +171 186 major α-helices structure_element Secondary structure prediction identifies two major α-helical regions in these proteins; this is in contrast to other members of the ferritin superfamily, which have four major α-helices (Supplementary file 1). INTRO +10 18 ferritin protein_type The ‘half-ferritin’ primary sequence of the EncFtn family and their association with encapsulin nanocompartments suggests a distinct biochemical and structural organization to other ferritin family proteins. INTRO +44 50 EncFtn protein_type The ‘half-ferritin’ primary sequence of the EncFtn family and their association with encapsulin nanocompartments suggests a distinct biochemical and structural organization to other ferritin family proteins. INTRO +85 95 encapsulin protein The ‘half-ferritin’ primary sequence of the EncFtn family and their association with encapsulin nanocompartments suggests a distinct biochemical and structural organization to other ferritin family proteins. INTRO +96 112 nanocompartments complex_assembly The ‘half-ferritin’ primary sequence of the EncFtn family and their association with encapsulin nanocompartments suggests a distinct biochemical and structural organization to other ferritin family proteins. INTRO +182 190 ferritin protein_type The ‘half-ferritin’ primary sequence of the EncFtn family and their association with encapsulin nanocompartments suggests a distinct biochemical and structural organization to other ferritin family proteins. INTRO +4 25 Rhodospirillum rubrum species The Rhodospirillum rubrum EncFtn protein (Rru_A0973) shares 33% protein sequence identity with the M. xanthus (MXAN_4464), 53% with the T. maritima (Tmari_0787), and 29% with the P. furiosus (PF1192) homologues. INTRO +26 32 EncFtn protein The Rhodospirillum rubrum EncFtn protein (Rru_A0973) shares 33% protein sequence identity with the M. xanthus (MXAN_4464), 53% with the T. maritima (Tmari_0787), and 29% with the P. furiosus (PF1192) homologues. INTRO +42 51 Rru_A0973 gene The Rhodospirillum rubrum EncFtn protein (Rru_A0973) shares 33% protein sequence identity with the M. xanthus (MXAN_4464), 53% with the T. maritima (Tmari_0787), and 29% with the P. furiosus (PF1192) homologues. INTRO +99 109 M. xanthus species The Rhodospirillum rubrum EncFtn protein (Rru_A0973) shares 33% protein sequence identity with the M. xanthus (MXAN_4464), 53% with the T. maritima (Tmari_0787), and 29% with the P. furiosus (PF1192) homologues. INTRO +111 120 MXAN_4464 gene The Rhodospirillum rubrum EncFtn protein (Rru_A0973) shares 33% protein sequence identity with the M. xanthus (MXAN_4464), 53% with the T. maritima (Tmari_0787), and 29% with the P. furiosus (PF1192) homologues. INTRO +136 147 T. maritima species The Rhodospirillum rubrum EncFtn protein (Rru_A0973) shares 33% protein sequence identity with the M. xanthus (MXAN_4464), 53% with the T. maritima (Tmari_0787), and 29% with the P. furiosus (PF1192) homologues. INTRO +149 159 Tmari_0787 gene The Rhodospirillum rubrum EncFtn protein (Rru_A0973) shares 33% protein sequence identity with the M. xanthus (MXAN_4464), 53% with the T. maritima (Tmari_0787), and 29% with the P. furiosus (PF1192) homologues. INTRO +179 190 P. furiosus species The Rhodospirillum rubrum EncFtn protein (Rru_A0973) shares 33% protein sequence identity with the M. xanthus (MXAN_4464), 53% with the T. maritima (Tmari_0787), and 29% with the P. furiosus (PF1192) homologues. INTRO +192 198 PF1192 gene The Rhodospirillum rubrum EncFtn protein (Rru_A0973) shares 33% protein sequence identity with the M. xanthus (MXAN_4464), 53% with the T. maritima (Tmari_0787), and 29% with the P. furiosus (PF1192) homologues. INTRO +4 8 GXXH structure_element The GXXH motifs are strictly conserved in each of these species (Supplementary file 1). INTRO +20 38 strictly conserved protein_state The GXXH motifs are strictly conserved in each of these species (Supplementary file 1). INTRO +24 33 structure evidence Here we investigate the structure and biochemistry of EncFtn in order to understand iron storage within the encapsulin nanocompartment. INTRO +54 60 EncFtn protein Here we investigate the structure and biochemistry of EncFtn in order to understand iron storage within the encapsulin nanocompartment. INTRO +84 88 iron chemical Here we investigate the structure and biochemistry of EncFtn in order to understand iron storage within the encapsulin nanocompartment. INTRO +108 118 encapsulin protein Here we investigate the structure and biochemistry of EncFtn in order to understand iron storage within the encapsulin nanocompartment. INTRO +119 134 nanocompartment complex_assembly Here we investigate the structure and biochemistry of EncFtn in order to understand iron storage within the encapsulin nanocompartment. INTRO +29 39 encapsulin protein We have produced recombinant encapsulin (Enc) and EncFtn from the aquatic purple-sulfur bacterium R. rubrum, which serves as a model organism for the study of the control of the bacterial nitrogen fixation machinery, in Escherichia coli. INTRO +41 44 Enc protein We have produced recombinant encapsulin (Enc) and EncFtn from the aquatic purple-sulfur bacterium R. rubrum, which serves as a model organism for the study of the control of the bacterial nitrogen fixation machinery, in Escherichia coli. INTRO +50 56 EncFtn protein We have produced recombinant encapsulin (Enc) and EncFtn from the aquatic purple-sulfur bacterium R. rubrum, which serves as a model organism for the study of the control of the bacterial nitrogen fixation machinery, in Escherichia coli. INTRO +66 73 aquatic taxonomy_domain We have produced recombinant encapsulin (Enc) and EncFtn from the aquatic purple-sulfur bacterium R. rubrum, which serves as a model organism for the study of the control of the bacterial nitrogen fixation machinery, in Escherichia coli. INTRO +74 97 purple-sulfur bacterium taxonomy_domain We have produced recombinant encapsulin (Enc) and EncFtn from the aquatic purple-sulfur bacterium R. rubrum, which serves as a model organism for the study of the control of the bacterial nitrogen fixation machinery, in Escherichia coli. INTRO +98 107 R. rubrum species We have produced recombinant encapsulin (Enc) and EncFtn from the aquatic purple-sulfur bacterium R. rubrum, which serves as a model organism for the study of the control of the bacterial nitrogen fixation machinery, in Escherichia coli. INTRO +178 187 bacterial taxonomy_domain We have produced recombinant encapsulin (Enc) and EncFtn from the aquatic purple-sulfur bacterium R. rubrum, which serves as a model organism for the study of the control of the bacterial nitrogen fixation machinery, in Escherichia coli. INTRO +220 236 Escherichia coli species We have produced recombinant encapsulin (Enc) and EncFtn from the aquatic purple-sulfur bacterium R. rubrum, which serves as a model organism for the study of the control of the bacterial nitrogen fixation machinery, in Escherichia coli. INTRO +12 44 transmission electron microscopy experimental_method Analysis by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) indicates that their co-expression leads to the production of an icosahedral nanocompartment with encapsulated EncFtn. INTRO +46 49 TEM experimental_method Analysis by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) indicates that their co-expression leads to the production of an icosahedral nanocompartment with encapsulated EncFtn. INTRO +72 85 co-expression experimental_method Analysis by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) indicates that their co-expression leads to the production of an icosahedral nanocompartment with encapsulated EncFtn. INTRO +116 127 icosahedral protein_state Analysis by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) indicates that their co-expression leads to the production of an icosahedral nanocompartment with encapsulated EncFtn. INTRO +128 143 nanocompartment complex_assembly Analysis by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) indicates that their co-expression leads to the production of an icosahedral nanocompartment with encapsulated EncFtn. INTRO +149 161 encapsulated protein_state Analysis by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) indicates that their co-expression leads to the production of an icosahedral nanocompartment with encapsulated EncFtn. INTRO +162 168 EncFtn protein Analysis by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) indicates that their co-expression leads to the production of an icosahedral nanocompartment with encapsulated EncFtn. INTRO +4 21 crystal structure evidence The crystal structure of a truncated hexahistidine-tagged variant of the EncFtn protein (EncFtnsH) shows that it forms a decameric structure with an annular ‘ring-doughnut’ topology, which is distinct from the four-helical bundles of the 24meric ferritins and dodecahedral DPS proteins. INTRO +27 36 truncated protein_state The crystal structure of a truncated hexahistidine-tagged variant of the EncFtn protein (EncFtnsH) shows that it forms a decameric structure with an annular ‘ring-doughnut’ topology, which is distinct from the four-helical bundles of the 24meric ferritins and dodecahedral DPS proteins. INTRO +37 57 hexahistidine-tagged protein_state The crystal structure of a truncated hexahistidine-tagged variant of the EncFtn protein (EncFtnsH) shows that it forms a decameric structure with an annular ‘ring-doughnut’ topology, which is distinct from the four-helical bundles of the 24meric ferritins and dodecahedral DPS proteins. INTRO +73 79 EncFtn protein The crystal structure of a truncated hexahistidine-tagged variant of the EncFtn protein (EncFtnsH) shows that it forms a decameric structure with an annular ‘ring-doughnut’ topology, which is distinct from the four-helical bundles of the 24meric ferritins and dodecahedral DPS proteins. INTRO +89 97 EncFtnsH protein The crystal structure of a truncated hexahistidine-tagged variant of the EncFtn protein (EncFtnsH) shows that it forms a decameric structure with an annular ‘ring-doughnut’ topology, which is distinct from the four-helical bundles of the 24meric ferritins and dodecahedral DPS proteins. INTRO +121 130 decameric oligomeric_state The crystal structure of a truncated hexahistidine-tagged variant of the EncFtn protein (EncFtnsH) shows that it forms a decameric structure with an annular ‘ring-doughnut’ topology, which is distinct from the four-helical bundles of the 24meric ferritins and dodecahedral DPS proteins. INTRO +131 140 structure evidence The crystal structure of a truncated hexahistidine-tagged variant of the EncFtn protein (EncFtnsH) shows that it forms a decameric structure with an annular ‘ring-doughnut’ topology, which is distinct from the four-helical bundles of the 24meric ferritins and dodecahedral DPS proteins. INTRO +158 171 ring-doughnut structure_element The crystal structure of a truncated hexahistidine-tagged variant of the EncFtn protein (EncFtnsH) shows that it forms a decameric structure with an annular ‘ring-doughnut’ topology, which is distinct from the four-helical bundles of the 24meric ferritins and dodecahedral DPS proteins. INTRO +210 230 four-helical bundles structure_element The crystal structure of a truncated hexahistidine-tagged variant of the EncFtn protein (EncFtnsH) shows that it forms a decameric structure with an annular ‘ring-doughnut’ topology, which is distinct from the four-helical bundles of the 24meric ferritins and dodecahedral DPS proteins. INTRO +238 245 24meric oligomeric_state The crystal structure of a truncated hexahistidine-tagged variant of the EncFtn protein (EncFtnsH) shows that it forms a decameric structure with an annular ‘ring-doughnut’ topology, which is distinct from the four-helical bundles of the 24meric ferritins and dodecahedral DPS proteins. INTRO +246 255 ferritins protein_type The crystal structure of a truncated hexahistidine-tagged variant of the EncFtn protein (EncFtnsH) shows that it forms a decameric structure with an annular ‘ring-doughnut’ topology, which is distinct from the four-helical bundles of the 24meric ferritins and dodecahedral DPS proteins. INTRO +260 272 dodecahedral oligomeric_state The crystal structure of a truncated hexahistidine-tagged variant of the EncFtn protein (EncFtnsH) shows that it forms a decameric structure with an annular ‘ring-doughnut’ topology, which is distinct from the four-helical bundles of the 24meric ferritins and dodecahedral DPS proteins. INTRO +273 276 DPS protein_type The crystal structure of a truncated hexahistidine-tagged variant of the EncFtn protein (EncFtnsH) shows that it forms a decameric structure with an annular ‘ring-doughnut’ topology, which is distinct from the four-helical bundles of the 24meric ferritins and dodecahedral DPS proteins. INTRO +26 36 iron bound protein_state We identify a symmetrical iron bound ferroxidase center (FOC) formed between subunits in the decamer and additional metal-binding sites close to the center of the ring and on the outer surface. INTRO +37 55 ferroxidase center site We identify a symmetrical iron bound ferroxidase center (FOC) formed between subunits in the decamer and additional metal-binding sites close to the center of the ring and on the outer surface. INTRO +57 60 FOC site We identify a symmetrical iron bound ferroxidase center (FOC) formed between subunits in the decamer and additional metal-binding sites close to the center of the ring and on the outer surface. INTRO +77 85 subunits structure_element We identify a symmetrical iron bound ferroxidase center (FOC) formed between subunits in the decamer and additional metal-binding sites close to the center of the ring and on the outer surface. INTRO +93 100 decamer oligomeric_state We identify a symmetrical iron bound ferroxidase center (FOC) formed between subunits in the decamer and additional metal-binding sites close to the center of the ring and on the outer surface. INTRO +116 135 metal-binding sites site We identify a symmetrical iron bound ferroxidase center (FOC) formed between subunits in the decamer and additional metal-binding sites close to the center of the ring and on the outer surface. INTRO +163 167 ring structure_element We identify a symmetrical iron bound ferroxidase center (FOC) formed between subunits in the decamer and additional metal-binding sites close to the center of the ring and on the outer surface. INTRO +52 58 EncFtn protein We also demonstrate the metal-dependent assembly of EncFtn decamers using native PAGE, analytical gel-filtration, and native mass spectrometry. INTRO +59 67 decamers oligomeric_state We also demonstrate the metal-dependent assembly of EncFtn decamers using native PAGE, analytical gel-filtration, and native mass spectrometry. INTRO +74 85 native PAGE experimental_method We also demonstrate the metal-dependent assembly of EncFtn decamers using native PAGE, analytical gel-filtration, and native mass spectrometry. INTRO +87 112 analytical gel-filtration experimental_method We also demonstrate the metal-dependent assembly of EncFtn decamers using native PAGE, analytical gel-filtration, and native mass spectrometry. INTRO +118 142 native mass spectrometry experimental_method We also demonstrate the metal-dependent assembly of EncFtn decamers using native PAGE, analytical gel-filtration, and native mass spectrometry. INTRO +0 18 Biochemical assays experimental_method Biochemical assays show that EncFtn is active as a ferroxidase enzyme. INTRO +29 35 EncFtn protein Biochemical assays show that EncFtn is active as a ferroxidase enzyme. INTRO +39 45 active protein_state Biochemical assays show that EncFtn is active as a ferroxidase enzyme. INTRO +51 62 ferroxidase protein_type Biochemical assays show that EncFtn is active as a ferroxidase enzyme. INTRO +8 33 site-directed mutagenesis experimental_method Through site-directed mutagenesis we show that the conserved glutamic acid and histidine residues in the FOC influence protein assembly and activity. INTRO +51 60 conserved protein_state Through site-directed mutagenesis we show that the conserved glutamic acid and histidine residues in the FOC influence protein assembly and activity. INTRO +61 74 glutamic acid residue_name Through site-directed mutagenesis we show that the conserved glutamic acid and histidine residues in the FOC influence protein assembly and activity. INTRO +79 88 histidine residue_name Through site-directed mutagenesis we show that the conserved glutamic acid and histidine residues in the FOC influence protein assembly and activity. INTRO +105 108 FOC site Through site-directed mutagenesis we show that the conserved glutamic acid and histidine residues in the FOC influence protein assembly and activity. INTRO +20 51 structural and biochemical data evidence We use our combined structural and biochemical data to propose a model for the EncFtn-catalyzed sequestration of iron within the encapsulin shell. INTRO +79 85 EncFtn protein We use our combined structural and biochemical data to propose a model for the EncFtn-catalyzed sequestration of iron within the encapsulin shell. INTRO +113 117 iron chemical We use our combined structural and biochemical data to propose a model for the EncFtn-catalyzed sequestration of iron within the encapsulin shell. INTRO +129 139 encapsulin protein We use our combined structural and biochemical data to propose a model for the EncFtn-catalyzed sequestration of iron within the encapsulin shell. INTRO +140 145 shell structure_element We use our combined structural and biochemical data to propose a model for the EncFtn-catalyzed sequestration of iron within the encapsulin shell. INTRO +12 21 R. rubrum species Assembly of R. rubrum EncFtn encapsulin nanocompartments in E. coli RESULTS +22 28 EncFtn protein Assembly of R. rubrum EncFtn encapsulin nanocompartments in E. coli RESULTS +29 39 encapsulin protein Assembly of R. rubrum EncFtn encapsulin nanocompartments in E. coli RESULTS +40 56 nanocompartments complex_assembly Assembly of R. rubrum EncFtn encapsulin nanocompartments in E. coli RESULTS +60 67 E. coli species Assembly of R. rubrum EncFtn encapsulin nanocompartments in E. coli RESULTS +0 44 Full-frame transmission electron micrographs evidence Full-frame transmission electron micrographs of R. rubrum nanocompartments. FIG +48 57 R. rubrum species Full-frame transmission electron micrographs of R. rubrum nanocompartments. FIG +58 74 nanocompartments complex_assembly Full-frame transmission electron micrographs of R. rubrum nanocompartments. FIG +6 24 Negative stain TEM experimental_method (A/B) Negative stain TEM image of recombinant R. rubrum encapsulin and EncFtn-Enc nanocompartments. FIG +25 30 image evidence (A/B) Negative stain TEM image of recombinant R. rubrum encapsulin and EncFtn-Enc nanocompartments. FIG +46 55 R. rubrum species (A/B) Negative stain TEM image of recombinant R. rubrum encapsulin and EncFtn-Enc nanocompartments. FIG +56 66 encapsulin protein (A/B) Negative stain TEM image of recombinant R. rubrum encapsulin and EncFtn-Enc nanocompartments. FIG +71 81 EncFtn-Enc complex_assembly (A/B) Negative stain TEM image of recombinant R. rubrum encapsulin and EncFtn-Enc nanocompartments. FIG +82 98 nanocompartments complex_assembly (A/B) Negative stain TEM image of recombinant R. rubrum encapsulin and EncFtn-Enc nanocompartments. FIG +99 108 Histogram evidence All samples were imaged at 143,000 x magnification; the scale bar length corresponds to 50 nm. (C) Histogram showing the distribution of nanocompartment diameters. FIG +137 152 nanocompartment complex_assembly All samples were imaged at 143,000 x magnification; the scale bar length corresponds to 50 nm. (C) Histogram showing the distribution of nanocompartment diameters. FIG +8 48 Gaussian nonlinear least square function experimental_method A model Gaussian nonlinear least square function was fitted to the data to obtain a mean diameter of 24.6 nm with a standard deviation of 2.0 nm for encapsulin (grey) and a mean value of 23.9 nm with a standard deviation of 2.2 nm for co-expressed EncFtn and encapsulin (EncFtn-Enc, black). FIG +149 159 encapsulin protein A model Gaussian nonlinear least square function was fitted to the data to obtain a mean diameter of 24.6 nm with a standard deviation of 2.0 nm for encapsulin (grey) and a mean value of 23.9 nm with a standard deviation of 2.2 nm for co-expressed EncFtn and encapsulin (EncFtn-Enc, black). FIG +235 247 co-expressed experimental_method A model Gaussian nonlinear least square function was fitted to the data to obtain a mean diameter of 24.6 nm with a standard deviation of 2.0 nm for encapsulin (grey) and a mean value of 23.9 nm with a standard deviation of 2.2 nm for co-expressed EncFtn and encapsulin (EncFtn-Enc, black). FIG +248 254 EncFtn protein A model Gaussian nonlinear least square function was fitted to the data to obtain a mean diameter of 24.6 nm with a standard deviation of 2.0 nm for encapsulin (grey) and a mean value of 23.9 nm with a standard deviation of 2.2 nm for co-expressed EncFtn and encapsulin (EncFtn-Enc, black). FIG +259 269 encapsulin protein A model Gaussian nonlinear least square function was fitted to the data to obtain a mean diameter of 24.6 nm with a standard deviation of 2.0 nm for encapsulin (grey) and a mean value of 23.9 nm with a standard deviation of 2.2 nm for co-expressed EncFtn and encapsulin (EncFtn-Enc, black). FIG +271 281 EncFtn-Enc complex_assembly A model Gaussian nonlinear least square function was fitted to the data to obtain a mean diameter of 24.6 nm with a standard deviation of 2.0 nm for encapsulin (grey) and a mean value of 23.9 nm with a standard deviation of 2.2 nm for co-expressed EncFtn and encapsulin (EncFtn-Enc, black). FIG +28 37 R. rubrum species Purification of recombinant R. rubrum encapsulin nanocompartments. FIG +38 48 encapsulin protein Purification of recombinant R. rubrum encapsulin nanocompartments. FIG +49 65 nanocompartments complex_assembly Purification of recombinant R. rubrum encapsulin nanocompartments. FIG +4 27 Recombinantly expressed experimental_method (A) Recombinantly expressed encapsulin (Enc) and co-expressed EncFtn-Enc were purified by sucrose gradient ultracentrifugation from E. coli B834(DE3) grown in SeMet medium. FIG +28 38 encapsulin protein (A) Recombinantly expressed encapsulin (Enc) and co-expressed EncFtn-Enc were purified by sucrose gradient ultracentrifugation from E. coli B834(DE3) grown in SeMet medium. FIG +40 43 Enc protein (A) Recombinantly expressed encapsulin (Enc) and co-expressed EncFtn-Enc were purified by sucrose gradient ultracentrifugation from E. coli B834(DE3) grown in SeMet medium. FIG +49 61 co-expressed experimental_method (A) Recombinantly expressed encapsulin (Enc) and co-expressed EncFtn-Enc were purified by sucrose gradient ultracentrifugation from E. coli B834(DE3) grown in SeMet medium. FIG +62 72 EncFtn-Enc complex_assembly (A) Recombinantly expressed encapsulin (Enc) and co-expressed EncFtn-Enc were purified by sucrose gradient ultracentrifugation from E. coli B834(DE3) grown in SeMet medium. FIG +90 126 sucrose gradient ultracentrifugation experimental_method (A) Recombinantly expressed encapsulin (Enc) and co-expressed EncFtn-Enc were purified by sucrose gradient ultracentrifugation from E. coli B834(DE3) grown in SeMet medium. FIG +132 139 E. coli species (A) Recombinantly expressed encapsulin (Enc) and co-expressed EncFtn-Enc were purified by sucrose gradient ultracentrifugation from E. coli B834(DE3) grown in SeMet medium. FIG +159 164 SeMet chemical (A) Recombinantly expressed encapsulin (Enc) and co-expressed EncFtn-Enc were purified by sucrose gradient ultracentrifugation from E. coli B834(DE3) grown in SeMet medium. FIG +40 48 SDS-PAGE experimental_method Samples were resolved by 18% acrylamide SDS-PAGE; the position of the proteins found in the complexes as resolved on the gel are shown with arrows. FIG +6 24 Negative stain TEM experimental_method (B/C) Negative stain TEM image of recombinant encapsulin and EncFtn-Enc nanocompartments. FIG +46 56 encapsulin protein (B/C) Negative stain TEM image of recombinant encapsulin and EncFtn-Enc nanocompartments. FIG +61 71 EncFtn-Enc complex_assembly (B/C) Negative stain TEM image of recombinant encapsulin and EncFtn-Enc nanocompartments. FIG +72 88 nanocompartments complex_assembly (B/C) Negative stain TEM image of recombinant encapsulin and EncFtn-Enc nanocompartments. FIG +15 25 encapsulin protein Representative encapsulin and EncFtn-Enc complexes are indicated with red arrows. FIG +30 40 EncFtn-Enc complex_assembly Representative encapsulin and EncFtn-Enc complexes are indicated with red arrows. FIG +24 33 R. rubrum species We produced recombinant R. rubrum encapsulin nanocompartments in E. coli by co-expression of the encapsulin (Rru_A0974) and EncFtn (Rru_A0973) proteins, and purified these by sucrose gradient ultra-centrifugation (Figure 1A). RESULTS +34 44 encapsulin protein We produced recombinant R. rubrum encapsulin nanocompartments in E. coli by co-expression of the encapsulin (Rru_A0974) and EncFtn (Rru_A0973) proteins, and purified these by sucrose gradient ultra-centrifugation (Figure 1A). RESULTS +45 61 nanocompartments complex_assembly We produced recombinant R. rubrum encapsulin nanocompartments in E. coli by co-expression of the encapsulin (Rru_A0974) and EncFtn (Rru_A0973) proteins, and purified these by sucrose gradient ultra-centrifugation (Figure 1A). RESULTS +65 72 E. coli species We produced recombinant R. rubrum encapsulin nanocompartments in E. coli by co-expression of the encapsulin (Rru_A0974) and EncFtn (Rru_A0973) proteins, and purified these by sucrose gradient ultra-centrifugation (Figure 1A). RESULTS +76 89 co-expression experimental_method We produced recombinant R. rubrum encapsulin nanocompartments in E. coli by co-expression of the encapsulin (Rru_A0974) and EncFtn (Rru_A0973) proteins, and purified these by sucrose gradient ultra-centrifugation (Figure 1A). RESULTS +97 107 encapsulin protein We produced recombinant R. rubrum encapsulin nanocompartments in E. coli by co-expression of the encapsulin (Rru_A0974) and EncFtn (Rru_A0973) proteins, and purified these by sucrose gradient ultra-centrifugation (Figure 1A). RESULTS +109 118 Rru_A0974 gene We produced recombinant R. rubrum encapsulin nanocompartments in E. coli by co-expression of the encapsulin (Rru_A0974) and EncFtn (Rru_A0973) proteins, and purified these by sucrose gradient ultra-centrifugation (Figure 1A). RESULTS +124 130 EncFtn protein We produced recombinant R. rubrum encapsulin nanocompartments in E. coli by co-expression of the encapsulin (Rru_A0974) and EncFtn (Rru_A0973) proteins, and purified these by sucrose gradient ultra-centrifugation (Figure 1A). RESULTS +132 141 Rru_A0973 gene We produced recombinant R. rubrum encapsulin nanocompartments in E. coli by co-expression of the encapsulin (Rru_A0974) and EncFtn (Rru_A0973) proteins, and purified these by sucrose gradient ultra-centrifugation (Figure 1A). RESULTS +175 212 sucrose gradient ultra-centrifugation experimental_method We produced recombinant R. rubrum encapsulin nanocompartments in E. coli by co-expression of the encapsulin (Rru_A0974) and EncFtn (Rru_A0973) proteins, and purified these by sucrose gradient ultra-centrifugation (Figure 1A). RESULTS +0 3 TEM experimental_method TEM imaging of uranyl acetate-stained samples revealed that, when expressed in isolation, the encapsulin protein forms empty compartments with an average diameter of 24 nm (Figure 1B and Figure 1—figure supplement 1A/C), consistent with the appearance and size of the T. maritima encapsulin. RESULTS +66 88 expressed in isolation experimental_method TEM imaging of uranyl acetate-stained samples revealed that, when expressed in isolation, the encapsulin protein forms empty compartments with an average diameter of 24 nm (Figure 1B and Figure 1—figure supplement 1A/C), consistent with the appearance and size of the T. maritima encapsulin. RESULTS +94 104 encapsulin protein TEM imaging of uranyl acetate-stained samples revealed that, when expressed in isolation, the encapsulin protein forms empty compartments with an average diameter of 24 nm (Figure 1B and Figure 1—figure supplement 1A/C), consistent with the appearance and size of the T. maritima encapsulin. RESULTS +119 124 empty protein_state TEM imaging of uranyl acetate-stained samples revealed that, when expressed in isolation, the encapsulin protein forms empty compartments with an average diameter of 24 nm (Figure 1B and Figure 1—figure supplement 1A/C), consistent with the appearance and size of the T. maritima encapsulin. RESULTS +125 137 compartments complex_assembly TEM imaging of uranyl acetate-stained samples revealed that, when expressed in isolation, the encapsulin protein forms empty compartments with an average diameter of 24 nm (Figure 1B and Figure 1—figure supplement 1A/C), consistent with the appearance and size of the T. maritima encapsulin. RESULTS +268 279 T. maritima species TEM imaging of uranyl acetate-stained samples revealed that, when expressed in isolation, the encapsulin protein forms empty compartments with an average diameter of 24 nm (Figure 1B and Figure 1—figure supplement 1A/C), consistent with the appearance and size of the T. maritima encapsulin. RESULTS +280 290 encapsulin protein TEM imaging of uranyl acetate-stained samples revealed that, when expressed in isolation, the encapsulin protein forms empty compartments with an average diameter of 24 nm (Figure 1B and Figure 1—figure supplement 1A/C), consistent with the appearance and size of the T. maritima encapsulin. RESULTS +59 65 EncFtn protein We were not able to resolve any higher-order structures of EncFtn by TEM. RESULTS +69 72 TEM experimental_method We were not able to resolve any higher-order structures of EncFtn by TEM. RESULTS +22 35 co-expression experimental_method Protein purified from co-expression of the encapsulin and EncFtn resulted in 24 nm compartments with regions in the center that exclude stain, consistent with the presence of the EncFtn within the encapsulin shell (Figure 1C and Figure 1—figure supplement 1B/C). RESULTS +43 53 encapsulin protein Protein purified from co-expression of the encapsulin and EncFtn resulted in 24 nm compartments with regions in the center that exclude stain, consistent with the presence of the EncFtn within the encapsulin shell (Figure 1C and Figure 1—figure supplement 1B/C). RESULTS +58 64 EncFtn protein Protein purified from co-expression of the encapsulin and EncFtn resulted in 24 nm compartments with regions in the center that exclude stain, consistent with the presence of the EncFtn within the encapsulin shell (Figure 1C and Figure 1—figure supplement 1B/C). RESULTS +163 174 presence of protein_state Protein purified from co-expression of the encapsulin and EncFtn resulted in 24 nm compartments with regions in the center that exclude stain, consistent with the presence of the EncFtn within the encapsulin shell (Figure 1C and Figure 1—figure supplement 1B/C). RESULTS +179 185 EncFtn protein Protein purified from co-expression of the encapsulin and EncFtn resulted in 24 nm compartments with regions in the center that exclude stain, consistent with the presence of the EncFtn within the encapsulin shell (Figure 1C and Figure 1—figure supplement 1B/C). RESULTS +197 207 encapsulin protein Protein purified from co-expression of the encapsulin and EncFtn resulted in 24 nm compartments with regions in the center that exclude stain, consistent with the presence of the EncFtn within the encapsulin shell (Figure 1C and Figure 1—figure supplement 1B/C). RESULTS +208 213 shell structure_element Protein purified from co-expression of the encapsulin and EncFtn resulted in 24 nm compartments with regions in the center that exclude stain, consistent with the presence of the EncFtn within the encapsulin shell (Figure 1C and Figure 1—figure supplement 1B/C). RESULTS +0 9 R. rubrum species R. rubrum EncFtn forms a metal-ion stabilized decamer in solution RESULTS +10 16 EncFtn protein R. rubrum EncFtn forms a metal-ion stabilized decamer in solution RESULTS +46 53 decamer oligomeric_state R. rubrum EncFtn forms a metal-ion stabilized decamer in solution RESULTS +0 27 Purification of recombinant experimental_method Purification of recombinant R. rubrum EncFtnsH. FIG +28 37 R. rubrum species Purification of recombinant R. rubrum EncFtnsH. FIG +38 46 EncFtnsH protein Purification of recombinant R. rubrum EncFtnsH. FIG +16 29 SeMet-labeled protein_state (A) Recombinant SeMet-labeled EncFtnsH produced with 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 in the growth medium was purified by nickel affinity chromatography and size-exclusion chromatography using a Superdex 200 16/60 column (GE Healthcare). FIG +30 38 EncFtnsH protein (A) Recombinant SeMet-labeled EncFtnsH produced with 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 in the growth medium was purified by nickel affinity chromatography and size-exclusion chromatography using a Superdex 200 16/60 column (GE Healthcare). FIG +58 72 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 chemical (A) Recombinant SeMet-labeled EncFtnsH produced with 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 in the growth medium was purified by nickel affinity chromatography and size-exclusion chromatography using a Superdex 200 16/60 column (GE Healthcare). FIG +110 140 nickel affinity chromatography experimental_method (A) Recombinant SeMet-labeled EncFtnsH produced with 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 in the growth medium was purified by nickel affinity chromatography and size-exclusion chromatography using a Superdex 200 16/60 column (GE Healthcare). FIG +145 174 size-exclusion chromatography experimental_method (A) Recombinant SeMet-labeled EncFtnsH produced with 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 in the growth medium was purified by nickel affinity chromatography and size-exclusion chromatography using a Superdex 200 16/60 column (GE Healthcare). FIG +0 12 Chromatogram evidence Chromatogram traces measured at 280 nm and 315 nm are shown with the results from ICP-MS analysis of the iron content of the fractions collected during the experiment. FIG +82 88 ICP-MS experimental_method Chromatogram traces measured at 280 nm and 315 nm are shown with the results from ICP-MS analysis of the iron content of the fractions collected during the experiment. FIG +105 109 iron chemical Chromatogram traces measured at 280 nm and 315 nm are shown with the results from ICP-MS analysis of the iron content of the fractions collected during the experiment. FIG +39 55 molecular weight evidence The peak around 73 ml corresponds to a molecular weight of around 130 kDa when compared to calibration standards; this is consistent with a decamer of EncFtnsH. The small peak at 85 ml corresponds to the 13 kDa monomer compared to the standards. FIG +140 147 decamer oligomeric_state The peak around 73 ml corresponds to a molecular weight of around 130 kDa when compared to calibration standards; this is consistent with a decamer of EncFtnsH. The small peak at 85 ml corresponds to the 13 kDa monomer compared to the standards. FIG +151 159 EncFtnsH protein The peak around 73 ml corresponds to a molecular weight of around 130 kDa when compared to calibration standards; this is consistent with a decamer of EncFtnsH. The small peak at 85 ml corresponds to the 13 kDa monomer compared to the standards. FIG +211 218 monomer oligomeric_state The peak around 73 ml corresponds to a molecular weight of around 130 kDa when compared to calibration standards; this is consistent with a decamer of EncFtnsH. The small peak at 85 ml corresponds to the 13 kDa monomer compared to the standards. FIG +9 16 decamer oligomeric_state Only the decamer peak contains significant amounts of iron as indicated by the ICP-MS analysis. FIG +54 58 iron chemical Only the decamer peak contains significant amounts of iron as indicated by the ICP-MS analysis. FIG +79 85 ICP-MS experimental_method Only the decamer peak contains significant amounts of iron as indicated by the ICP-MS analysis. FIG +28 42 gel filtration experimental_method (B) Peak fractions from the gel filtration run were resolved by 15% acrylamide SDS-PAGE and stained with Coomassie blue stain. FIG +79 87 SDS-PAGE experimental_method (B) Peak fractions from the gel filtration run were resolved by 15% acrylamide SDS-PAGE and stained with Coomassie blue stain. FIG +49 57 EncFtnsH protein The bands around 13 kDa and 26 kDa correspond to EncFtnsH, as identified by MALDI peptide mass fingerprinting. FIG +76 109 MALDI peptide mass fingerprinting experimental_method The bands around 13 kDa and 26 kDa correspond to EncFtnsH, as identified by MALDI peptide mass fingerprinting. FIG +42 49 monomer oligomeric_state The band at 13 kDa is consistent with the monomer mass, while the band at 26 kDa is consistent with a dimer of EncFtnsH. The dimer species only appears in the decamer fractions. FIG +102 107 dimer oligomeric_state The band at 13 kDa is consistent with the monomer mass, while the band at 26 kDa is consistent with a dimer of EncFtnsH. The dimer species only appears in the decamer fractions. FIG +111 119 EncFtnsH protein The band at 13 kDa is consistent with the monomer mass, while the band at 26 kDa is consistent with a dimer of EncFtnsH. The dimer species only appears in the decamer fractions. FIG +125 130 dimer oligomeric_state The band at 13 kDa is consistent with the monomer mass, while the band at 26 kDa is consistent with a dimer of EncFtnsH. The dimer species only appears in the decamer fractions. FIG +159 166 decamer oligomeric_state The band at 13 kDa is consistent with the monomer mass, while the band at 26 kDa is consistent with a dimer of EncFtnsH. The dimer species only appears in the decamer fractions. FIG +4 13 SEC-MALLS experimental_method (C) SEC-MALLS analysis of EncFtnsH from decamer fractions and monomer fractions allows assignment of an average mass of 132 kDa to decamer fractions and 13 kDa to monomer fractions, consistent with decamer and monomer species (Table 2). FIG +26 34 EncFtnsH protein (C) SEC-MALLS analysis of EncFtnsH from decamer fractions and monomer fractions allows assignment of an average mass of 132 kDa to decamer fractions and 13 kDa to monomer fractions, consistent with decamer and monomer species (Table 2). FIG +40 47 decamer oligomeric_state (C) SEC-MALLS analysis of EncFtnsH from decamer fractions and monomer fractions allows assignment of an average mass of 132 kDa to decamer fractions and 13 kDa to monomer fractions, consistent with decamer and monomer species (Table 2). FIG +62 69 monomer oligomeric_state (C) SEC-MALLS analysis of EncFtnsH from decamer fractions and monomer fractions allows assignment of an average mass of 132 kDa to decamer fractions and 13 kDa to monomer fractions, consistent with decamer and monomer species (Table 2). FIG +131 138 decamer oligomeric_state (C) SEC-MALLS analysis of EncFtnsH from decamer fractions and monomer fractions allows assignment of an average mass of 132 kDa to decamer fractions and 13 kDa to monomer fractions, consistent with decamer and monomer species (Table 2). FIG +163 170 monomer oligomeric_state (C) SEC-MALLS analysis of EncFtnsH from decamer fractions and monomer fractions allows assignment of an average mass of 132 kDa to decamer fractions and 13 kDa to monomer fractions, consistent with decamer and monomer species (Table 2). FIG +198 205 decamer oligomeric_state (C) SEC-MALLS analysis of EncFtnsH from decamer fractions and monomer fractions allows assignment of an average mass of 132 kDa to decamer fractions and 13 kDa to monomer fractions, consistent with decamer and monomer species (Table 2). FIG +210 217 monomer oligomeric_state (C) SEC-MALLS analysis of EncFtnsH from decamer fractions and monomer fractions allows assignment of an average mass of 132 kDa to decamer fractions and 13 kDa to monomer fractions, consistent with decamer and monomer species (Table 2). FIG +21 23 Fe chemical Determination of the Fe/EncFtnsH protein ratio by ICP-MS. TABLE +24 32 EncFtnsH protein Determination of the Fe/EncFtnsH protein ratio by ICP-MS. TABLE +50 56 ICP-MS experimental_method Determination of the Fe/EncFtnsH protein ratio by ICP-MS. TABLE +0 8 EncFtnsH protein EncFtnsH was purified as a SeMet derivative from E. coli B834(DE3) cells grown in SeMet medium with 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2. TABLE +27 32 SeMet chemical EncFtnsH was purified as a SeMet derivative from E. coli B834(DE3) cells grown in SeMet medium with 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2. TABLE +49 66 E. coli B834(DE3) species EncFtnsH was purified as a SeMet derivative from E. coli B834(DE3) cells grown in SeMet medium with 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2. TABLE +82 87 SeMet chemical EncFtnsH was purified as a SeMet derivative from E. coli B834(DE3) cells grown in SeMet medium with 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2. TABLE +105 119 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 chemical EncFtnsH was purified as a SeMet derivative from E. coli B834(DE3) cells grown in SeMet medium with 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2. TABLE +15 18 SEC experimental_method Fractions from SEC were collected, acidified and analysed by ICP-MS. TABLE +61 67 ICP-MS experimental_method Fractions from SEC were collected, acidified and analysed by ICP-MS. TABLE +0 8 EncFtnsH protein EncFtnsH concentration was calculated based on the presence of two SeMet per mature monomer. TABLE +51 62 presence of protein_state EncFtnsH concentration was calculated based on the presence of two SeMet per mature monomer. TABLE +67 72 SeMet chemical EncFtnsH concentration was calculated based on the presence of two SeMet per mature monomer. TABLE +77 83 mature protein_state EncFtnsH concentration was calculated based on the presence of two SeMet per mature monomer. TABLE +84 91 monomer oligomeric_state EncFtnsH concentration was calculated based on the presence of two SeMet per mature monomer. TABLE +31 39 EncFtnsH protein These data were collected from EncFtnsH fractions from a single gel-filtration run. TABLE +64 78 gel-filtration experimental_method These data were collected from EncFtnsH fractions from a single gel-filtration run. TABLE +5 13 EncFtnsH protein "Peak EncFtnsHretention volume (ml) Element concentration (µM) Derived EncFtnsHconcentration (µM) Derived Fe/ EncFtnsH monomer Ca Fe Zn Se Decamer 66.5 n.d." TABLE +70 78 EncFtnsH protein "Peak EncFtnsHretention volume (ml) Element concentration (µM) Derived EncFtnsHconcentration (µM) Derived Fe/ EncFtnsH monomer Ca Fe Zn Se Decamer 66.5 n.d." TABLE +105 107 Fe chemical "Peak EncFtnsHretention volume (ml) Element concentration (µM) Derived EncFtnsHconcentration (µM) Derived Fe/ EncFtnsH monomer Ca Fe Zn Se Decamer 66.5 n.d." TABLE +109 117 EncFtnsH protein "Peak EncFtnsHretention volume (ml) Element concentration (µM) Derived EncFtnsHconcentration (µM) Derived Fe/ EncFtnsH monomer Ca Fe Zn Se Decamer 66.5 n.d." TABLE +118 125 monomer oligomeric_state "Peak EncFtnsHretention volume (ml) Element concentration (µM) Derived EncFtnsHconcentration (µM) Derived Fe/ EncFtnsH monomer Ca Fe Zn Se Decamer 66.5 n.d." TABLE +128 130 Ca chemical "Peak EncFtnsHretention volume (ml) Element concentration (µM) Derived EncFtnsHconcentration (µM) Derived Fe/ EncFtnsH monomer Ca Fe Zn Se Decamer 66.5 n.d." TABLE +131 133 Fe chemical "Peak EncFtnsHretention volume (ml) Element concentration (µM) Derived EncFtnsHconcentration (µM) Derived Fe/ EncFtnsH monomer Ca Fe Zn Se Decamer 66.5 n.d." TABLE +134 136 Zn chemical "Peak EncFtnsHretention volume (ml) Element concentration (µM) Derived EncFtnsHconcentration (µM) Derived Fe/ EncFtnsH monomer Ca Fe Zn Se Decamer 66.5 n.d." TABLE +137 139 Se chemical "Peak EncFtnsHretention volume (ml) Element concentration (µM) Derived EncFtnsHconcentration (µM) Derived Fe/ EncFtnsH monomer Ca Fe Zn Se Decamer 66.5 n.d." TABLE +142 149 Decamer oligomeric_state "Peak EncFtnsHretention volume (ml) Element concentration (µM) Derived EncFtnsHconcentration (µM) Derived Fe/ EncFtnsH monomer Ca Fe Zn Se Decamer 66.5 n.d." TABLE +13 21 EncFtnsH protein Estimates of EncFtnsH molecular weight from SEC-MALLS analysis. TABLE +22 38 molecular weight evidence Estimates of EncFtnsH molecular weight from SEC-MALLS analysis. TABLE +44 53 SEC-MALLS experimental_method Estimates of EncFtnsH molecular weight from SEC-MALLS analysis. TABLE +0 8 EncFtnsH protein EncFtnsH was purified from E. coli BL21(DE3) grown in minimal medium (MM) by nickel affinity chromatography and size-exclusion chromatography. TABLE +27 44 E. coli BL21(DE3) species EncFtnsH was purified from E. coli BL21(DE3) grown in minimal medium (MM) by nickel affinity chromatography and size-exclusion chromatography. TABLE +54 68 minimal medium experimental_method EncFtnsH was purified from E. coli BL21(DE3) grown in minimal medium (MM) by nickel affinity chromatography and size-exclusion chromatography. TABLE +70 72 MM experimental_method EncFtnsH was purified from E. coli BL21(DE3) grown in minimal medium (MM) by nickel affinity chromatography and size-exclusion chromatography. TABLE +77 107 nickel affinity chromatography experimental_method EncFtnsH was purified from E. coli BL21(DE3) grown in minimal medium (MM) by nickel affinity chromatography and size-exclusion chromatography. TABLE +112 141 size-exclusion chromatography experimental_method EncFtnsH was purified from E. coli BL21(DE3) grown in minimal medium (MM) by nickel affinity chromatography and size-exclusion chromatography. TABLE +19 24 peaks evidence Fractions from two peaks (decamer and monomer) were pooled separately (Figure 1C) and analysed by SEC-MALLS using a Superdex 200 10/300 GL column (GE Healthcare) and Viscotek SEC-MALLS instruments (Malvern Instruments) (Figure 2C). TABLE +26 33 decamer oligomeric_state Fractions from two peaks (decamer and monomer) were pooled separately (Figure 1C) and analysed by SEC-MALLS using a Superdex 200 10/300 GL column (GE Healthcare) and Viscotek SEC-MALLS instruments (Malvern Instruments) (Figure 2C). TABLE +38 45 monomer oligomeric_state Fractions from two peaks (decamer and monomer) were pooled separately (Figure 1C) and analysed by SEC-MALLS using a Superdex 200 10/300 GL column (GE Healthcare) and Viscotek SEC-MALLS instruments (Malvern Instruments) (Figure 2C). TABLE +98 107 SEC-MALLS experimental_method Fractions from two peaks (decamer and monomer) were pooled separately (Figure 1C) and analysed by SEC-MALLS using a Superdex 200 10/300 GL column (GE Healthcare) and Viscotek SEC-MALLS instruments (Malvern Instruments) (Figure 2C). TABLE +175 184 SEC-MALLS experimental_method Fractions from two peaks (decamer and monomer) were pooled separately (Figure 1C) and analysed by SEC-MALLS using a Superdex 200 10/300 GL column (GE Healthcare) and Viscotek SEC-MALLS instruments (Malvern Instruments) (Figure 2C). TABLE +4 11 decamer oligomeric_state The decamer and monomer peaks were both symmetric and monodisperse, allowing the estimation of the molecular weight of the species in these fractions. TABLE +16 23 monomer oligomeric_state The decamer and monomer peaks were both symmetric and monodisperse, allowing the estimation of the molecular weight of the species in these fractions. TABLE +24 29 peaks evidence The decamer and monomer peaks were both symmetric and monodisperse, allowing the estimation of the molecular weight of the species in these fractions. TABLE +99 115 molecular weight evidence The decamer and monomer peaks were both symmetric and monodisperse, allowing the estimation of the molecular weight of the species in these fractions. TABLE +25 34 SEC-MALLS experimental_method The proteins analyzed by SEC-MALLS came from single protein preparation. TABLE +0 16 Molecular Weight evidence "Molecular Weight (kDa) Decamer peak Monomer peak Theoretical 133 13 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 132 15 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 126 13 " TABLE +23 30 Decamer oligomeric_state "Molecular Weight (kDa) Decamer peak Monomer peak Theoretical 133 13 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 132 15 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 126 13 " TABLE +36 43 Monomer oligomeric_state "Molecular Weight (kDa) Decamer peak Monomer peak Theoretical 133 13 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 132 15 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 126 13 " TABLE +72 80 EncFtnsH protein "Molecular Weight (kDa) Decamer peak Monomer peak Theoretical 133 13 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 132 15 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 126 13 " TABLE +81 88 decamer oligomeric_state "Molecular Weight (kDa) Decamer peak Monomer peak Theoretical 133 13 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 132 15 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 126 13 " TABLE +108 116 EncFtnsH protein "Molecular Weight (kDa) Decamer peak Monomer peak Theoretical 133 13 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 132 15 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 126 13 " TABLE +117 124 monomer oligomeric_state "Molecular Weight (kDa) Decamer peak Monomer peak Theoretical 133 13 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 132 15 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 126 13 " TABLE +24 33 R. rubrum species We purified recombinant R. rubrum EncFtn as both the full-length sequence (140 amino acids) and a truncated C-terminal hexahistidine-tagged variant (amino acids 1–96 plus the tag; herein EncFtnsH). RESULTS +34 40 EncFtn protein We purified recombinant R. rubrum EncFtn as both the full-length sequence (140 amino acids) and a truncated C-terminal hexahistidine-tagged variant (amino acids 1–96 plus the tag; herein EncFtnsH). RESULTS +53 64 full-length protein_state We purified recombinant R. rubrum EncFtn as both the full-length sequence (140 amino acids) and a truncated C-terminal hexahistidine-tagged variant (amino acids 1–96 plus the tag; herein EncFtnsH). RESULTS +75 90 140 amino acids residue_range We purified recombinant R. rubrum EncFtn as both the full-length sequence (140 amino acids) and a truncated C-terminal hexahistidine-tagged variant (amino acids 1–96 plus the tag; herein EncFtnsH). RESULTS +98 107 truncated protein_state We purified recombinant R. rubrum EncFtn as both the full-length sequence (140 amino acids) and a truncated C-terminal hexahistidine-tagged variant (amino acids 1–96 plus the tag; herein EncFtnsH). RESULTS +119 139 hexahistidine-tagged protein_state We purified recombinant R. rubrum EncFtn as both the full-length sequence (140 amino acids) and a truncated C-terminal hexahistidine-tagged variant (amino acids 1–96 plus the tag; herein EncFtnsH). RESULTS +161 165 1–96 residue_range We purified recombinant R. rubrum EncFtn as both the full-length sequence (140 amino acids) and a truncated C-terminal hexahistidine-tagged variant (amino acids 1–96 plus the tag; herein EncFtnsH). RESULTS +187 195 EncFtnsH protein We purified recombinant R. rubrum EncFtn as both the full-length sequence (140 amino acids) and a truncated C-terminal hexahistidine-tagged variant (amino acids 1–96 plus the tag; herein EncFtnsH). RESULTS +18 33 elution profile evidence In both cases the elution profile from size-exclusion chromatography (SEC) displayed two peaks (Figure 2A). RESULTS +39 68 size-exclusion chromatography experimental_method In both cases the elution profile from size-exclusion chromatography (SEC) displayed two peaks (Figure 2A). RESULTS +70 73 SEC experimental_method In both cases the elution profile from size-exclusion chromatography (SEC) displayed two peaks (Figure 2A). RESULTS +89 94 peaks evidence In both cases the elution profile from size-exclusion chromatography (SEC) displayed two peaks (Figure 2A). RESULTS +0 8 SDS-PAGE experimental_method SDS-PAGE analysis of fractions from these peaks showed that the high molecular weight peak was partially resistant to SDS and heat-induced denaturation; in contrast, the low molecular weight peak was consistent with monomeric mass of 13 kDa (Figure 2B). RESULTS +42 47 peaks evidence SDS-PAGE analysis of fractions from these peaks showed that the high molecular weight peak was partially resistant to SDS and heat-induced denaturation; in contrast, the low molecular weight peak was consistent with monomeric mass of 13 kDa (Figure 2B). RESULTS +69 85 molecular weight evidence SDS-PAGE analysis of fractions from these peaks showed that the high molecular weight peak was partially resistant to SDS and heat-induced denaturation; in contrast, the low molecular weight peak was consistent with monomeric mass of 13 kDa (Figure 2B). RESULTS +174 190 molecular weight evidence SDS-PAGE analysis of fractions from these peaks showed that the high molecular weight peak was partially resistant to SDS and heat-induced denaturation; in contrast, the low molecular weight peak was consistent with monomeric mass of 13 kDa (Figure 2B). RESULTS +216 225 monomeric oligomeric_state SDS-PAGE analysis of fractions from these peaks showed that the high molecular weight peak was partially resistant to SDS and heat-induced denaturation; in contrast, the low molecular weight peak was consistent with monomeric mass of 13 kDa (Figure 2B). RESULTS +0 33 MALDI peptide mass fingerprinting experimental_method MALDI peptide mass fingerprinting of these bands confirmed the identity of both as EncFtn. RESULTS +83 89 EncFtn protein MALDI peptide mass fingerprinting of these bands confirmed the identity of both as EncFtn. RESULTS +0 44 Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry experimental_method Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) analysis of the SEC fractions showed 100 times more iron in the oligomeric fraction than the monomer (Figure 2A, blue scatter points; Table 1), suggesting that EncFtn oligomerization is associated with iron binding. RESULTS +46 52 ICP-MS experimental_method Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) analysis of the SEC fractions showed 100 times more iron in the oligomeric fraction than the monomer (Figure 2A, blue scatter points; Table 1), suggesting that EncFtn oligomerization is associated with iron binding. RESULTS +70 73 SEC experimental_method Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) analysis of the SEC fractions showed 100 times more iron in the oligomeric fraction than the monomer (Figure 2A, blue scatter points; Table 1), suggesting that EncFtn oligomerization is associated with iron binding. RESULTS +106 110 iron chemical Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) analysis of the SEC fractions showed 100 times more iron in the oligomeric fraction than the monomer (Figure 2A, blue scatter points; Table 1), suggesting that EncFtn oligomerization is associated with iron binding. RESULTS +147 154 monomer oligomeric_state Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) analysis of the SEC fractions showed 100 times more iron in the oligomeric fraction than the monomer (Figure 2A, blue scatter points; Table 1), suggesting that EncFtn oligomerization is associated with iron binding. RESULTS +214 220 EncFtn protein Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) analysis of the SEC fractions showed 100 times more iron in the oligomeric fraction than the monomer (Figure 2A, blue scatter points; Table 1), suggesting that EncFtn oligomerization is associated with iron binding. RESULTS +256 260 iron chemical Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) analysis of the SEC fractions showed 100 times more iron in the oligomeric fraction than the monomer (Figure 2A, blue scatter points; Table 1), suggesting that EncFtn oligomerization is associated with iron binding. RESULTS +26 30 iron chemical In order to determine the iron-loading stoichiometry in the EncFtn complex, further ICP-MS experiments were performed using selenomethionine (SeMet)-labelled protein EncFtn (Table 1). RESULTS +60 66 EncFtn protein In order to determine the iron-loading stoichiometry in the EncFtn complex, further ICP-MS experiments were performed using selenomethionine (SeMet)-labelled protein EncFtn (Table 1). RESULTS +84 90 ICP-MS experimental_method In order to determine the iron-loading stoichiometry in the EncFtn complex, further ICP-MS experiments were performed using selenomethionine (SeMet)-labelled protein EncFtn (Table 1). RESULTS +124 140 selenomethionine chemical In order to determine the iron-loading stoichiometry in the EncFtn complex, further ICP-MS experiments were performed using selenomethionine (SeMet)-labelled protein EncFtn (Table 1). RESULTS +142 147 SeMet chemical In order to determine the iron-loading stoichiometry in the EncFtn complex, further ICP-MS experiments were performed using selenomethionine (SeMet)-labelled protein EncFtn (Table 1). RESULTS +166 172 EncFtn protein In order to determine the iron-loading stoichiometry in the EncFtn complex, further ICP-MS experiments were performed using selenomethionine (SeMet)-labelled protein EncFtn (Table 1). RESULTS +96 105 classical protein_state In these experiments, we observed sub-stoichiometric metal binding, which is in contrast to the classical ferritins. RESULTS +106 115 ferritins protein_type In these experiments, we observed sub-stoichiometric metal binding, which is in contrast to the classical ferritins. RESULTS +0 29 Size-exclusion chromatography experimental_method Size-exclusion chromatography with multi-angle laser light scattering (SEC-MALLS) analysis of samples taken from each peak gave calculated molecular weights consistent with a decamer for the high molecular weight peak and a monomer for the low molecular weight peak (Figure 2C, Table 2). RESULTS +35 69 multi-angle laser light scattering experimental_method Size-exclusion chromatography with multi-angle laser light scattering (SEC-MALLS) analysis of samples taken from each peak gave calculated molecular weights consistent with a decamer for the high molecular weight peak and a monomer for the low molecular weight peak (Figure 2C, Table 2). RESULTS +71 80 SEC-MALLS experimental_method Size-exclusion chromatography with multi-angle laser light scattering (SEC-MALLS) analysis of samples taken from each peak gave calculated molecular weights consistent with a decamer for the high molecular weight peak and a monomer for the low molecular weight peak (Figure 2C, Table 2). RESULTS +175 182 decamer oligomeric_state Size-exclusion chromatography with multi-angle laser light scattering (SEC-MALLS) analysis of samples taken from each peak gave calculated molecular weights consistent with a decamer for the high molecular weight peak and a monomer for the low molecular weight peak (Figure 2C, Table 2). RESULTS +196 212 molecular weight evidence Size-exclusion chromatography with multi-angle laser light scattering (SEC-MALLS) analysis of samples taken from each peak gave calculated molecular weights consistent with a decamer for the high molecular weight peak and a monomer for the low molecular weight peak (Figure 2C, Table 2). RESULTS +224 231 monomer oligomeric_state Size-exclusion chromatography with multi-angle laser light scattering (SEC-MALLS) analysis of samples taken from each peak gave calculated molecular weights consistent with a decamer for the high molecular weight peak and a monomer for the low molecular weight peak (Figure 2C, Table 2). RESULTS +244 260 molecular weight evidence Size-exclusion chromatography with multi-angle laser light scattering (SEC-MALLS) analysis of samples taken from each peak gave calculated molecular weights consistent with a decamer for the high molecular weight peak and a monomer for the low molecular weight peak (Figure 2C, Table 2). RESULTS +48 56 EncFtnsH protein Effect of metal ions on the oligomeric state of EncFtnsH in solution. FIG +6 14 EncFtnsH protein (A/B) EncFtnsH-monomer was incubated with one mole equivalent of various metal salts for two hours prior to analytical gel-filtration using a Superdex 200 PC 3.2/30 column. FIG +15 22 monomer oligomeric_state (A/B) EncFtnsH-monomer was incubated with one mole equivalent of various metal salts for two hours prior to analytical gel-filtration using a Superdex 200 PC 3.2/30 column. FIG +27 36 incubated experimental_method (A/B) EncFtnsH-monomer was incubated with one mole equivalent of various metal salts for two hours prior to analytical gel-filtration using a Superdex 200 PC 3.2/30 column. FIG +108 133 analytical gel-filtration experimental_method (A/B) EncFtnsH-monomer was incubated with one mole equivalent of various metal salts for two hours prior to analytical gel-filtration using a Superdex 200 PC 3.2/30 column. FIG +0 4 Co2+ chemical Co2+ and Zn2+ induced the formation of the decameric form of EncFtnsH; while Mn2+, Mg2+ and Fe3+ did not significantly alter the oligomeric state of EncFtnsH. FIG +9 13 Zn2+ chemical Co2+ and Zn2+ induced the formation of the decameric form of EncFtnsH; while Mn2+, Mg2+ and Fe3+ did not significantly alter the oligomeric state of EncFtnsH. FIG +43 52 decameric oligomeric_state Co2+ and Zn2+ induced the formation of the decameric form of EncFtnsH; while Mn2+, Mg2+ and Fe3+ did not significantly alter the oligomeric state of EncFtnsH. FIG +61 69 EncFtnsH protein Co2+ and Zn2+ induced the formation of the decameric form of EncFtnsH; while Mn2+, Mg2+ and Fe3+ did not significantly alter the oligomeric state of EncFtnsH. FIG +77 81 Mn2+ chemical Co2+ and Zn2+ induced the formation of the decameric form of EncFtnsH; while Mn2+, Mg2+ and Fe3+ did not significantly alter the oligomeric state of EncFtnsH. FIG +83 87 Mg2+ chemical Co2+ and Zn2+ induced the formation of the decameric form of EncFtnsH; while Mn2+, Mg2+ and Fe3+ did not significantly alter the oligomeric state of EncFtnsH. FIG +92 96 Fe3+ chemical Co2+ and Zn2+ induced the formation of the decameric form of EncFtnsH; while Mn2+, Mg2+ and Fe3+ did not significantly alter the oligomeric state of EncFtnsH. FIG +149 157 EncFtnsH protein Co2+ and Zn2+ induced the formation of the decameric form of EncFtnsH; while Mn2+, Mg2+ and Fe3+ did not significantly alter the oligomeric state of EncFtnsH. FIG +0 4 PAGE experimental_method PAGE analysis of the effect of metal ions on the oligomeric state of EncFtnsH. FIG +69 77 EncFtnsH protein PAGE analysis of the effect of metal ions on the oligomeric state of EncFtnsH. FIG +6 14 EncFtnsH protein 50 µM EncFtnsH monomer or decamer samples were mixed with equal molar metal ions including Fe2+, Co2+, Zn2+, Mn2+, Ca2+, Mg2+ and Fe3+, which were analyzed by Native PAGE alongside SDS-PAGE. FIG +15 22 monomer oligomeric_state 50 µM EncFtnsH monomer or decamer samples were mixed with equal molar metal ions including Fe2+, Co2+, Zn2+, Mn2+, Ca2+, Mg2+ and Fe3+, which were analyzed by Native PAGE alongside SDS-PAGE. FIG +26 33 decamer oligomeric_state 50 µM EncFtnsH monomer or decamer samples were mixed with equal molar metal ions including Fe2+, Co2+, Zn2+, Mn2+, Ca2+, Mg2+ and Fe3+, which were analyzed by Native PAGE alongside SDS-PAGE. FIG +91 96 Fe2+, chemical 50 µM EncFtnsH monomer or decamer samples were mixed with equal molar metal ions including Fe2+, Co2+, Zn2+, Mn2+, Ca2+, Mg2+ and Fe3+, which were analyzed by Native PAGE alongside SDS-PAGE. FIG +97 102 Co2+, chemical 50 µM EncFtnsH monomer or decamer samples were mixed with equal molar metal ions including Fe2+, Co2+, Zn2+, Mn2+, Ca2+, Mg2+ and Fe3+, which were analyzed by Native PAGE alongside SDS-PAGE. FIG +103 108 Zn2+, chemical 50 µM EncFtnsH monomer or decamer samples were mixed with equal molar metal ions including Fe2+, Co2+, Zn2+, Mn2+, Ca2+, Mg2+ and Fe3+, which were analyzed by Native PAGE alongside SDS-PAGE. FIG +109 114 Mn2+, chemical 50 µM EncFtnsH monomer or decamer samples were mixed with equal molar metal ions including Fe2+, Co2+, Zn2+, Mn2+, Ca2+, Mg2+ and Fe3+, which were analyzed by Native PAGE alongside SDS-PAGE. FIG +115 120 Ca2+, chemical 50 µM EncFtnsH monomer or decamer samples were mixed with equal molar metal ions including Fe2+, Co2+, Zn2+, Mn2+, Ca2+, Mg2+ and Fe3+, which were analyzed by Native PAGE alongside SDS-PAGE. FIG +121 125 Mg2+ chemical 50 µM EncFtnsH monomer or decamer samples were mixed with equal molar metal ions including Fe2+, Co2+, Zn2+, Mn2+, Ca2+, Mg2+ and Fe3+, which were analyzed by Native PAGE alongside SDS-PAGE. FIG +130 135 Fe3+, chemical 50 µM EncFtnsH monomer or decamer samples were mixed with equal molar metal ions including Fe2+, Co2+, Zn2+, Mn2+, Ca2+, Mg2+ and Fe3+, which were analyzed by Native PAGE alongside SDS-PAGE. FIG +159 170 Native PAGE experimental_method 50 µM EncFtnsH monomer or decamer samples were mixed with equal molar metal ions including Fe2+, Co2+, Zn2+, Mn2+, Ca2+, Mg2+ and Fe3+, which were analyzed by Native PAGE alongside SDS-PAGE. FIG +181 189 SDS-PAGE experimental_method 50 µM EncFtnsH monomer or decamer samples were mixed with equal molar metal ions including Fe2+, Co2+, Zn2+, Mn2+, Ca2+, Mg2+ and Fe3+, which were analyzed by Native PAGE alongside SDS-PAGE. FIG +9 20 Native PAGE experimental_method  (A) 10% Native PAGE analysis of EncFtnsH monomer fractions mixed with various metal solutions; (B) 10% Native PAGE analysis of EncFtnsH decamer fractions mixed with various metal solutions; (C) 15% SDS-PAGE analysis on the mixtures of EncFtnsH monomer fractions and metal solutions; (D) 15% SDS-PAGE analysis on the mixtures of EncFtnsH decamer fractions and metal solutions. FIG +33 41 EncFtnsH protein  (A) 10% Native PAGE analysis of EncFtnsH monomer fractions mixed with various metal solutions; (B) 10% Native PAGE analysis of EncFtnsH decamer fractions mixed with various metal solutions; (C) 15% SDS-PAGE analysis on the mixtures of EncFtnsH monomer fractions and metal solutions; (D) 15% SDS-PAGE analysis on the mixtures of EncFtnsH decamer fractions and metal solutions. FIG +42 49 monomer oligomeric_state  (A) 10% Native PAGE analysis of EncFtnsH monomer fractions mixed with various metal solutions; (B) 10% Native PAGE analysis of EncFtnsH decamer fractions mixed with various metal solutions; (C) 15% SDS-PAGE analysis on the mixtures of EncFtnsH monomer fractions and metal solutions; (D) 15% SDS-PAGE analysis on the mixtures of EncFtnsH decamer fractions and metal solutions. FIG +104 115 Native PAGE experimental_method  (A) 10% Native PAGE analysis of EncFtnsH monomer fractions mixed with various metal solutions; (B) 10% Native PAGE analysis of EncFtnsH decamer fractions mixed with various metal solutions; (C) 15% SDS-PAGE analysis on the mixtures of EncFtnsH monomer fractions and metal solutions; (D) 15% SDS-PAGE analysis on the mixtures of EncFtnsH decamer fractions and metal solutions. FIG +128 136 EncFtnsH protein  (A) 10% Native PAGE analysis of EncFtnsH monomer fractions mixed with various metal solutions; (B) 10% Native PAGE analysis of EncFtnsH decamer fractions mixed with various metal solutions; (C) 15% SDS-PAGE analysis on the mixtures of EncFtnsH monomer fractions and metal solutions; (D) 15% SDS-PAGE analysis on the mixtures of EncFtnsH decamer fractions and metal solutions. FIG +137 144 decamer oligomeric_state  (A) 10% Native PAGE analysis of EncFtnsH monomer fractions mixed with various metal solutions; (B) 10% Native PAGE analysis of EncFtnsH decamer fractions mixed with various metal solutions; (C) 15% SDS-PAGE analysis on the mixtures of EncFtnsH monomer fractions and metal solutions; (D) 15% SDS-PAGE analysis on the mixtures of EncFtnsH decamer fractions and metal solutions. FIG +199 207 SDS-PAGE experimental_method  (A) 10% Native PAGE analysis of EncFtnsH monomer fractions mixed with various metal solutions; (B) 10% Native PAGE analysis of EncFtnsH decamer fractions mixed with various metal solutions; (C) 15% SDS-PAGE analysis on the mixtures of EncFtnsH monomer fractions and metal solutions; (D) 15% SDS-PAGE analysis on the mixtures of EncFtnsH decamer fractions and metal solutions. FIG +236 244 EncFtnsH protein  (A) 10% Native PAGE analysis of EncFtnsH monomer fractions mixed with various metal solutions; (B) 10% Native PAGE analysis of EncFtnsH decamer fractions mixed with various metal solutions; (C) 15% SDS-PAGE analysis on the mixtures of EncFtnsH monomer fractions and metal solutions; (D) 15% SDS-PAGE analysis on the mixtures of EncFtnsH decamer fractions and metal solutions. FIG +245 252 monomer oligomeric_state  (A) 10% Native PAGE analysis of EncFtnsH monomer fractions mixed with various metal solutions; (B) 10% Native PAGE analysis of EncFtnsH decamer fractions mixed with various metal solutions; (C) 15% SDS-PAGE analysis on the mixtures of EncFtnsH monomer fractions and metal solutions; (D) 15% SDS-PAGE analysis on the mixtures of EncFtnsH decamer fractions and metal solutions. FIG +292 300 SDS-PAGE experimental_method  (A) 10% Native PAGE analysis of EncFtnsH monomer fractions mixed with various metal solutions; (B) 10% Native PAGE analysis of EncFtnsH decamer fractions mixed with various metal solutions; (C) 15% SDS-PAGE analysis on the mixtures of EncFtnsH monomer fractions and metal solutions; (D) 15% SDS-PAGE analysis on the mixtures of EncFtnsH decamer fractions and metal solutions. FIG +329 337 EncFtnsH protein  (A) 10% Native PAGE analysis of EncFtnsH monomer fractions mixed with various metal solutions; (B) 10% Native PAGE analysis of EncFtnsH decamer fractions mixed with various metal solutions; (C) 15% SDS-PAGE analysis on the mixtures of EncFtnsH monomer fractions and metal solutions; (D) 15% SDS-PAGE analysis on the mixtures of EncFtnsH decamer fractions and metal solutions. FIG +338 345 decamer oligomeric_state  (A) 10% Native PAGE analysis of EncFtnsH monomer fractions mixed with various metal solutions; (B) 10% Native PAGE analysis of EncFtnsH decamer fractions mixed with various metal solutions; (C) 15% SDS-PAGE analysis on the mixtures of EncFtnsH monomer fractions and metal solutions; (D) 15% SDS-PAGE analysis on the mixtures of EncFtnsH decamer fractions and metal solutions. FIG +10 14 Fe2+ chemical Effect of Fe2+ and protein concentration on the oligomeric state of EncFtnsH in solution. FIG +68 76 EncFtnsH protein Effect of Fe2+ and protein concentration on the oligomeric state of EncFtnsH in solution. FIG +16 24 EncFtnsH protein (A) Recombinant EncFtnsH was purified by Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography from E. coli BL21(DE3) grown in MM or in MM supplemented with 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 (MM+Fe2+). FIG +41 55 Gel filtration experimental_method (A) Recombinant EncFtnsH was purified by Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography from E. coli BL21(DE3) grown in MM or in MM supplemented with 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 (MM+Fe2+). FIG +89 106 E. coli BL21(DE3) species (A) Recombinant EncFtnsH was purified by Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography from E. coli BL21(DE3) grown in MM or in MM supplemented with 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 (MM+Fe2+). FIG +116 118 MM experimental_method (A) Recombinant EncFtnsH was purified by Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography from E. coli BL21(DE3) grown in MM or in MM supplemented with 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 (MM+Fe2+). FIG +125 127 MM experimental_method (A) Recombinant EncFtnsH was purified by Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography from E. coli BL21(DE3) grown in MM or in MM supplemented with 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 (MM+Fe2+). FIG +151 165 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 chemical (A) Recombinant EncFtnsH was purified by Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography from E. coli BL21(DE3) grown in MM or in MM supplemented with 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 (MM+Fe2+). FIG +167 169 MM experimental_method (A) Recombinant EncFtnsH was purified by Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography from E. coli BL21(DE3) grown in MM or in MM supplemented with 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 (MM+Fe2+). FIG +170 174 Fe2+ chemical (A) Recombinant EncFtnsH was purified by Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography from E. coli BL21(DE3) grown in MM or in MM supplemented with 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 (MM+Fe2+). FIG +23 30 decamer oligomeric_state A higher proportion of decamer (peak between 65 and 75 ml) is seen in the sample purified from MM+Fe2+ compared to EncFtnsH-MM, indicating that Fe2+ facilitates the multimerization of EncFtnsH in vivo. (B) EncFtnsH-monomer was incubated with one molar equivalent of Fe2+ salts for two hours prior to analytical gel-filtration using a Superdex 200 PC 3.2/30 column (GE Healthcare). FIG +95 97 MM experimental_method A higher proportion of decamer (peak between 65 and 75 ml) is seen in the sample purified from MM+Fe2+ compared to EncFtnsH-MM, indicating that Fe2+ facilitates the multimerization of EncFtnsH in vivo. (B) EncFtnsH-monomer was incubated with one molar equivalent of Fe2+ salts for two hours prior to analytical gel-filtration using a Superdex 200 PC 3.2/30 column (GE Healthcare). FIG +98 102 Fe2+ chemical A higher proportion of decamer (peak between 65 and 75 ml) is seen in the sample purified from MM+Fe2+ compared to EncFtnsH-MM, indicating that Fe2+ facilitates the multimerization of EncFtnsH in vivo. (B) EncFtnsH-monomer was incubated with one molar equivalent of Fe2+ salts for two hours prior to analytical gel-filtration using a Superdex 200 PC 3.2/30 column (GE Healthcare). FIG +115 123 EncFtnsH protein A higher proportion of decamer (peak between 65 and 75 ml) is seen in the sample purified from MM+Fe2+ compared to EncFtnsH-MM, indicating that Fe2+ facilitates the multimerization of EncFtnsH in vivo. (B) EncFtnsH-monomer was incubated with one molar equivalent of Fe2+ salts for two hours prior to analytical gel-filtration using a Superdex 200 PC 3.2/30 column (GE Healthcare). FIG +124 126 MM experimental_method A higher proportion of decamer (peak between 65 and 75 ml) is seen in the sample purified from MM+Fe2+ compared to EncFtnsH-MM, indicating that Fe2+ facilitates the multimerization of EncFtnsH in vivo. (B) EncFtnsH-monomer was incubated with one molar equivalent of Fe2+ salts for two hours prior to analytical gel-filtration using a Superdex 200 PC 3.2/30 column (GE Healthcare). FIG +144 148 Fe2+ chemical A higher proportion of decamer (peak between 65 and 75 ml) is seen in the sample purified from MM+Fe2+ compared to EncFtnsH-MM, indicating that Fe2+ facilitates the multimerization of EncFtnsH in vivo. (B) EncFtnsH-monomer was incubated with one molar equivalent of Fe2+ salts for two hours prior to analytical gel-filtration using a Superdex 200 PC 3.2/30 column (GE Healthcare). FIG +184 192 EncFtnsH protein A higher proportion of decamer (peak between 65 and 75 ml) is seen in the sample purified from MM+Fe2+ compared to EncFtnsH-MM, indicating that Fe2+ facilitates the multimerization of EncFtnsH in vivo. (B) EncFtnsH-monomer was incubated with one molar equivalent of Fe2+ salts for two hours prior to analytical gel-filtration using a Superdex 200 PC 3.2/30 column (GE Healthcare). FIG +206 214 EncFtnsH protein A higher proportion of decamer (peak between 65 and 75 ml) is seen in the sample purified from MM+Fe2+ compared to EncFtnsH-MM, indicating that Fe2+ facilitates the multimerization of EncFtnsH in vivo. (B) EncFtnsH-monomer was incubated with one molar equivalent of Fe2+ salts for two hours prior to analytical gel-filtration using a Superdex 200 PC 3.2/30 column (GE Healthcare). FIG +215 222 monomer oligomeric_state A higher proportion of decamer (peak between 65 and 75 ml) is seen in the sample purified from MM+Fe2+ compared to EncFtnsH-MM, indicating that Fe2+ facilitates the multimerization of EncFtnsH in vivo. (B) EncFtnsH-monomer was incubated with one molar equivalent of Fe2+ salts for two hours prior to analytical gel-filtration using a Superdex 200 PC 3.2/30 column (GE Healthcare). FIG +266 270 Fe2+ chemical A higher proportion of decamer (peak between 65 and 75 ml) is seen in the sample purified from MM+Fe2+ compared to EncFtnsH-MM, indicating that Fe2+ facilitates the multimerization of EncFtnsH in vivo. (B) EncFtnsH-monomer was incubated with one molar equivalent of Fe2+ salts for two hours prior to analytical gel-filtration using a Superdex 200 PC 3.2/30 column (GE Healthcare). FIG +300 325 analytical gel-filtration experimental_method A higher proportion of decamer (peak between 65 and 75 ml) is seen in the sample purified from MM+Fe2+ compared to EncFtnsH-MM, indicating that Fe2+ facilitates the multimerization of EncFtnsH in vivo. (B) EncFtnsH-monomer was incubated with one molar equivalent of Fe2+ salts for two hours prior to analytical gel-filtration using a Superdex 200 PC 3.2/30 column (GE Healthcare). FIG +5 9 Fe2+ chemical Both Fe2+ salts tested induced the formation of decamer indicated by the peak between 1.2 and 1.6 ml. FIG +48 55 decamer oligomeric_state Both Fe2+ salts tested induced the formation of decamer indicated by the peak between 1.2 and 1.6 ml. FIG +0 9 Monomeric oligomeric_state Monomeric and decameric samples of EncFtnsH are shown as controls. FIG +14 23 decameric oligomeric_state Monomeric and decameric samples of EncFtnsH are shown as controls. FIG +35 43 EncFtnsH protein Monomeric and decameric samples of EncFtnsH are shown as controls. FIG +0 5 Peaks evidence Peaks around 0.8 ml were seen as protein aggregation. FIG +4 29 Analytical gel filtration experimental_method (C) Analytical gel filtration of EncFtn monomer at different concentrations to illustrate the effect of protein concentration on multimerization. FIG +33 39 EncFtn protein (C) Analytical gel filtration of EncFtn monomer at different concentrations to illustrate the effect of protein concentration on multimerization. FIG +40 47 monomer oligomeric_state (C) Analytical gel filtration of EncFtn monomer at different concentrations to illustrate the effect of protein concentration on multimerization. FIG +39 44 dimer oligomeric_state The major peak shows a shift towards a dimer species at high concentration of protein, but the ratio of this peak (1.5–1.8 ml) to the decamer peak (1.2–1.5 ml) does not change when compared to the low concentration sample. FIG +134 141 decamer oligomeric_state The major peak shows a shift towards a dimer species at high concentration of protein, but the ratio of this peak (1.5–1.8 ml) to the decamer peak (1.2–1.5 ml) does not change when compared to the low concentration sample. FIG +0 14 Gel-filtration experimental_method Gel-filtration peak area ratios for EncFtnsH decamer and monomer on addition of different metal ions. TABLE +15 31 peak area ratios evidence Gel-filtration peak area ratios for EncFtnsH decamer and monomer on addition of different metal ions. TABLE +36 44 EncFtnsH protein Gel-filtration peak area ratios for EncFtnsH decamer and monomer on addition of different metal ions. TABLE +45 52 decamer oligomeric_state Gel-filtration peak area ratios for EncFtnsH decamer and monomer on addition of different metal ions. TABLE +57 64 monomer oligomeric_state Gel-filtration peak area ratios for EncFtnsH decamer and monomer on addition of different metal ions. TABLE +0 8 EncFtnsH protein EncFtnsH was produced in E. coli BL21(DE3) cultured in MM and MM with 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 (MM+Fe2+) and purified by gel-filtration chromatography using an Superdex 200 16/60 column (GE Healthcare). TABLE +25 42 E. coli BL21(DE3) species EncFtnsH was produced in E. coli BL21(DE3) cultured in MM and MM with 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 (MM+Fe2+) and purified by gel-filtration chromatography using an Superdex 200 16/60 column (GE Healthcare). TABLE +55 57 MM experimental_method EncFtnsH was produced in E. coli BL21(DE3) cultured in MM and MM with 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 (MM+Fe2+) and purified by gel-filtration chromatography using an Superdex 200 16/60 column (GE Healthcare). TABLE +62 64 MM experimental_method EncFtnsH was produced in E. coli BL21(DE3) cultured in MM and MM with 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 (MM+Fe2+) and purified by gel-filtration chromatography using an Superdex 200 16/60 column (GE Healthcare). TABLE +75 89 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 chemical EncFtnsH was produced in E. coli BL21(DE3) cultured in MM and MM with 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 (MM+Fe2+) and purified by gel-filtration chromatography using an Superdex 200 16/60 column (GE Healthcare). TABLE +91 93 MM experimental_method EncFtnsH was produced in E. coli BL21(DE3) cultured in MM and MM with 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 (MM+Fe2+) and purified by gel-filtration chromatography using an Superdex 200 16/60 column (GE Healthcare). TABLE +94 98 Fe2+ chemical EncFtnsH was produced in E. coli BL21(DE3) cultured in MM and MM with 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 (MM+Fe2+) and purified by gel-filtration chromatography using an Superdex 200 16/60 column (GE Healthcare). TABLE +116 145 gel-filtration chromatography experimental_method EncFtnsH was produced in E. coli BL21(DE3) cultured in MM and MM with 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 (MM+Fe2+) and purified by gel-filtration chromatography using an Superdex 200 16/60 column (GE Healthcare). TABLE +0 7 Monomer oligomeric_state Monomer fractions of EncFtnsH purified from MM were pooled and run in subsequent analytical gel-filtration runs over the course of three days. TABLE +21 29 EncFtnsH protein Monomer fractions of EncFtnsH purified from MM were pooled and run in subsequent analytical gel-filtration runs over the course of three days. TABLE +44 46 MM experimental_method Monomer fractions of EncFtnsH purified from MM were pooled and run in subsequent analytical gel-filtration runs over the course of three days. TABLE +81 106 analytical gel-filtration experimental_method Monomer fractions of EncFtnsH purified from MM were pooled and run in subsequent analytical gel-filtration runs over the course of three days. TABLE +11 19 EncFtnsH protein Samples of EncFtnsH monomer were incubated with one molar equivalent of metal ion salts at room temperature for two hours before analysis by analytical gel filtration chromatography (AGF) using a Superdex 200 10/300 GL column. TABLE +20 27 monomer oligomeric_state Samples of EncFtnsH monomer were incubated with one molar equivalent of metal ion salts at room temperature for two hours before analysis by analytical gel filtration chromatography (AGF) using a Superdex 200 10/300 GL column. TABLE +141 181 analytical gel filtration chromatography experimental_method Samples of EncFtnsH monomer were incubated with one molar equivalent of metal ion salts at room temperature for two hours before analysis by analytical gel filtration chromatography (AGF) using a Superdex 200 10/300 GL column. TABLE +183 186 AGF experimental_method Samples of EncFtnsH monomer were incubated with one molar equivalent of metal ion salts at room temperature for two hours before analysis by analytical gel filtration chromatography (AGF) using a Superdex 200 10/300 GL column. TABLE +31 36 peaks evidence The area for resulting protein peaks were calculated using the Unicorn software (GE Healthcare); peak ratios were calculated to quantify the propensity of EncFtnsH to multimerize in the presence of the different metal ions. TABLE +97 108 peak ratios evidence The area for resulting protein peaks were calculated using the Unicorn software (GE Healthcare); peak ratios were calculated to quantify the propensity of EncFtnsH to multimerize in the presence of the different metal ions. TABLE +155 163 EncFtnsH protein The area for resulting protein peaks were calculated using the Unicorn software (GE Healthcare); peak ratios were calculated to quantify the propensity of EncFtnsH to multimerize in the presence of the different metal ions. TABLE +186 197 presence of protein_state The area for resulting protein peaks were calculated using the Unicorn software (GE Healthcare); peak ratios were calculated to quantify the propensity of EncFtnsH to multimerize in the presence of the different metal ions. TABLE +28 35 monomer oligomeric_state The change in the ratios of monomer to decamer over the three days of experiments may be a consequence of experimental variability, or the propensity of this protein to equilibrate towards decamer over time. TABLE +39 46 decamer oligomeric_state The change in the ratios of monomer to decamer over the three days of experiments may be a consequence of experimental variability, or the propensity of this protein to equilibrate towards decamer over time. TABLE +189 196 decamer oligomeric_state The change in the ratios of monomer to decamer over the three days of experiments may be a consequence of experimental variability, or the propensity of this protein to equilibrate towards decamer over time. TABLE +14 21 decamer oligomeric_state The increased decamer: monomer ratio seen in the presence of Fe2+, Co2+, and Zn2+ indicates that these metal ions facilitate multimerization of the EncFtnsH protein, while the other metal ions tested do not appear to induce multimerization. TABLE +23 30 monomer oligomeric_state The increased decamer: monomer ratio seen in the presence of Fe2+, Co2+, and Zn2+ indicates that these metal ions facilitate multimerization of the EncFtnsH protein, while the other metal ions tested do not appear to induce multimerization. TABLE +49 60 presence of protein_state The increased decamer: monomer ratio seen in the presence of Fe2+, Co2+, and Zn2+ indicates that these metal ions facilitate multimerization of the EncFtnsH protein, while the other metal ions tested do not appear to induce multimerization. TABLE +61 65 Fe2+ chemical The increased decamer: monomer ratio seen in the presence of Fe2+, Co2+, and Zn2+ indicates that these metal ions facilitate multimerization of the EncFtnsH protein, while the other metal ions tested do not appear to induce multimerization. TABLE +67 71 Co2+ chemical The increased decamer: monomer ratio seen in the presence of Fe2+, Co2+, and Zn2+ indicates that these metal ions facilitate multimerization of the EncFtnsH protein, while the other metal ions tested do not appear to induce multimerization. TABLE +77 81 Zn2+ chemical The increased decamer: monomer ratio seen in the presence of Fe2+, Co2+, and Zn2+ indicates that these metal ions facilitate multimerization of the EncFtnsH protein, while the other metal ions tested do not appear to induce multimerization. TABLE +148 156 EncFtnsH protein The increased decamer: monomer ratio seen in the presence of Fe2+, Co2+, and Zn2+ indicates that these metal ions facilitate multimerization of the EncFtnsH protein, while the other metal ions tested do not appear to induce multimerization. TABLE +4 29 analytical gel filtration experimental_method The analytical gel filtration experiment was repeated twice using two independent preparations of protein, of which values calculated from one sample are presented here. TABLE +14 21 Monomer oligomeric_state "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +27 34 Decamer oligomeric_state "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +40 47 Decamer oligomeric_state "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +48 55 Monomer oligomeric_state "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +58 72 Gel filtration experimental_method "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +101 109 EncFtnsH protein "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +110 112 MM experimental_method "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +130 138 EncFtnsH protein "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +139 141 MM experimental_method "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +142 146 Fe2+ chemical "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +166 191 Analytical Gel filtration experimental_method "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +197 205 EncFtnsH protein "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +206 213 decamer oligomeric_state "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +240 248 EncFtnsH protein "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +249 256 monomer oligomeric_state "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +282 296 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 chemical "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +297 305 EncFtnsH protein "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +306 313 monomer oligomeric_state "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +330 339 FeSO4-HCl chemical "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +340 348 EncFtnsH protein "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +349 356 monomer oligomeric_state "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +373 398 Analytical Gel filtration experimental_method "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +404 412 EncFtnsH protein "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +413 420 monomer oligomeric_state "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +446 451 CoCl2 chemical "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +452 460 EncFtnsH protein "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +461 468 monomer oligomeric_state "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +485 490 MnCl2 chemical "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +491 499 EncFtnsH protein "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +500 507 monomer oligomeric_state "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +523 528 ZnSO4 chemical "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +529 537 EncFtnsH protein "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +538 545 monomer oligomeric_state "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +561 566 FeCl3 chemical "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +567 575 EncFtnsH protein "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +576 583 monomer oligomeric_state "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +599 624 Analytical Gel filtration experimental_method "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +630 638 EncFtnsH protein "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +639 646 monomer oligomeric_state "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +672 677 MgSO4 chemical "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +678 686 EncFtnsH protein "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +687 694 monomer oligomeric_state "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +710 720 Ca acetate chemical "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +721 729 EncFtnsH protein "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +730 737 monomer oligomeric_state "Method Sample Monomer area Decamer area Decamer/Monomer Gel filtration Superdex 200 chromatography EncFtnsH-MM 64.3 583.6 0.1 EncFtnsH-MM+Fe2+ 1938.4 426.4 4.5 Analytical Gel filtration Day1 EncFtnsH-decamer fractions 20.2 1.8 11.2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 2.9 21.9 0.1 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.0 13.0 0.8 FeSO4-HCl/EncFtnsH-monomer 11.3 11.4 1.0 Analytical Gel filtration Day2 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 8.3 22.8 0.4 CoCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 17.7 14.5 1.2 MnCl2/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.1 30.5 0.1 ZnSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 20.4 9.0 2.3 FeCl3/EncFtnsH-monomer 3.9 28.6 0.1 Analytical Gel filtration Day3 EncFtnsH-monomer fractions 6.3 23.4 0.3 MgSO4/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.8 30.2 0.2 Ca acetate/EncFtnsH-monomer 5.6 25.2 0.2 " TABLE +12 20 EncFtnsH protein We purified EncFtnsH from E. coli grown in MM with or without the addition of 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2. RESULTS +26 33 E. coli species We purified EncFtnsH from E. coli grown in MM with or without the addition of 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2. RESULTS +43 45 MM experimental_method We purified EncFtnsH from E. coli grown in MM with or without the addition of 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2. RESULTS +83 97 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 chemical We purified EncFtnsH from E. coli grown in MM with or without the addition of 1 mM Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2. RESULTS +4 11 decamer oligomeric_state The decamer to monomer ratio in the sample purified from cells grown in iron-supplemented media was 4.5, while that from the iron-free media was 0.11, suggesting that iron induces the oligomerization of EncFtnsH in vivo (Figure 3A, Table 3). RESULTS +15 22 monomer oligomeric_state The decamer to monomer ratio in the sample purified from cells grown in iron-supplemented media was 4.5, while that from the iron-free media was 0.11, suggesting that iron induces the oligomerization of EncFtnsH in vivo (Figure 3A, Table 3). RESULTS +72 76 iron chemical The decamer to monomer ratio in the sample purified from cells grown in iron-supplemented media was 4.5, while that from the iron-free media was 0.11, suggesting that iron induces the oligomerization of EncFtnsH in vivo (Figure 3A, Table 3). RESULTS +125 134 iron-free protein_state The decamer to monomer ratio in the sample purified from cells grown in iron-supplemented media was 4.5, while that from the iron-free media was 0.11, suggesting that iron induces the oligomerization of EncFtnsH in vivo (Figure 3A, Table 3). RESULTS +167 171 iron chemical The decamer to monomer ratio in the sample purified from cells grown in iron-supplemented media was 4.5, while that from the iron-free media was 0.11, suggesting that iron induces the oligomerization of EncFtnsH in vivo (Figure 3A, Table 3). RESULTS +203 211 EncFtnsH protein The decamer to monomer ratio in the sample purified from cells grown in iron-supplemented media was 4.5, while that from the iron-free media was 0.11, suggesting that iron induces the oligomerization of EncFtnsH in vivo (Figure 3A, Table 3). RESULTS +47 55 EncFtnsH protein To test the metal-dependent oligomerization of EncFtnsH in vitro, we incubated the protein with various metal cations and subjected samples to analytical SEC and non-denaturing PAGE. RESULTS +69 78 incubated experimental_method To test the metal-dependent oligomerization of EncFtnsH in vitro, we incubated the protein with various metal cations and subjected samples to analytical SEC and non-denaturing PAGE. RESULTS +143 157 analytical SEC experimental_method To test the metal-dependent oligomerization of EncFtnsH in vitro, we incubated the protein with various metal cations and subjected samples to analytical SEC and non-denaturing PAGE. RESULTS +162 181 non-denaturing PAGE experimental_method To test the metal-dependent oligomerization of EncFtnsH in vitro, we incubated the protein with various metal cations and subjected samples to analytical SEC and non-denaturing PAGE. RESULTS +27 32 Fe2+, chemical Of the metals tested, only Fe2+, Zn2+ and Co2+ induced the formation of significant amounts of the decamer (Figure 3B, Figure 3—figure supplement 1/2). RESULTS +33 37 Zn2+ chemical Of the metals tested, only Fe2+, Zn2+ and Co2+ induced the formation of significant amounts of the decamer (Figure 3B, Figure 3—figure supplement 1/2). RESULTS +42 46 Co2+ chemical Of the metals tested, only Fe2+, Zn2+ and Co2+ induced the formation of significant amounts of the decamer (Figure 3B, Figure 3—figure supplement 1/2). RESULTS +99 106 decamer oligomeric_state Of the metals tested, only Fe2+, Zn2+ and Co2+ induced the formation of significant amounts of the decamer (Figure 3B, Figure 3—figure supplement 1/2). RESULTS +6 10 Fe2+ chemical While Fe2+ induces the multimerization of EncFtnsH, Fe3+ in the form of FeCl3 does not have this effect on the protein, highlighting the apparent preference this protein has for the ferrous form of iron. RESULTS +42 50 EncFtnsH protein While Fe2+ induces the multimerization of EncFtnsH, Fe3+ in the form of FeCl3 does not have this effect on the protein, highlighting the apparent preference this protein has for the ferrous form of iron. RESULTS +52 56 Fe3+ chemical While Fe2+ induces the multimerization of EncFtnsH, Fe3+ in the form of FeCl3 does not have this effect on the protein, highlighting the apparent preference this protein has for the ferrous form of iron. RESULTS +72 77 FeCl3 chemical While Fe2+ induces the multimerization of EncFtnsH, Fe3+ in the form of FeCl3 does not have this effect on the protein, highlighting the apparent preference this protein has for the ferrous form of iron. RESULTS +182 202 ferrous form of iron chemical While Fe2+ induces the multimerization of EncFtnsH, Fe3+ in the form of FeCl3 does not have this effect on the protein, highlighting the apparent preference this protein has for the ferrous form of iron. RESULTS +39 47 EncFtnsH protein To determine if the oligomerization of EncFtnsH was concentration dependent we performed analytical SEC at 90 and 700 µM protein concentration (Figure 3C). RESULTS +89 103 analytical SEC experimental_method To determine if the oligomerization of EncFtnsH was concentration dependent we performed analytical SEC at 90 and 700 µM protein concentration (Figure 3C). RESULTS +48 57 decameric oligomeric_state At the higher concentration, no increase in the decameric form of EncFtn was observed; however, the shift in the major peak from the position of the monomer species indicated a tendency to dimerize at high concentration. RESULTS +66 72 EncFtn protein At the higher concentration, no increase in the decameric form of EncFtn was observed; however, the shift in the major peak from the position of the monomer species indicated a tendency to dimerize at high concentration. RESULTS +149 156 monomer oligomeric_state At the higher concentration, no increase in the decameric form of EncFtn was observed; however, the shift in the major peak from the position of the monomer species indicated a tendency to dimerize at high concentration. RESULTS +189 197 dimerize oligomeric_state At the higher concentration, no increase in the decameric form of EncFtn was observed; however, the shift in the major peak from the position of the monomer species indicated a tendency to dimerize at high concentration. RESULTS +0 17 Crystal structure evidence Crystal structure of EncFtnsH RESULTS +21 29 EncFtnsH protein Crystal structure of EncFtnsH RESULTS +25 33 EncFtnsH protein Electrostatic surface of EncFtnsH. FIG +34 42 EncFtnsH protein The solvent accessible surface of EncFtnsH is shown, colored by electrostatic potential as calculated using the APBS plugin in PyMOL. FIG +129 137 EncFtnsH protein Negatively charged regions are colored red and positive regions in blue, neutral regions in grey. (A) View of the surface of the EncFtnsH decamer looking down the central axis. FIG +138 145 decamer oligomeric_state Negatively charged regions are colored red and positive regions in blue, neutral regions in grey. (A) View of the surface of the EncFtnsH decamer looking down the central axis. FIG +95 109 central cavity site (B) Orthogonal view of (A). (C) Cutaway view of (B) showing the charge distribution within the central cavity. FIG +0 17 Crystal structure evidence Crystal structure of EncFtnsH. FIG +21 29 EncFtnsH protein Crystal structure of EncFtnsH. FIG +28 36 EncFtnsH protein (A) Overall architecture of EncFtnsH. Transparent solvent accessible surface view with α-helices shown as tubes and bound metal ions as spheres. FIG +87 96 α-helices structure_element (A) Overall architecture of EncFtnsH. Transparent solvent accessible surface view with α-helices shown as tubes and bound metal ions as spheres. FIG +12 20 subunits structure_element Alternating subunits are colored blue and green for clarity. FIG +4 17 doughnut-like structure_element The doughnut-like decamer is 7 nm in diameter and 4.5 nm thick. (B) Monomer of EncFtnsH shown as a secondary structure cartoon. (C/D) Dimer interfaces formed in the decameric ring of EncFtnsH. Subunits are shown as secondary structure cartoons and colored blue and green for clarity. FIG +18 25 decamer oligomeric_state The doughnut-like decamer is 7 nm in diameter and 4.5 nm thick. (B) Monomer of EncFtnsH shown as a secondary structure cartoon. (C/D) Dimer interfaces formed in the decameric ring of EncFtnsH. Subunits are shown as secondary structure cartoons and colored blue and green for clarity. FIG +68 75 Monomer oligomeric_state The doughnut-like decamer is 7 nm in diameter and 4.5 nm thick. (B) Monomer of EncFtnsH shown as a secondary structure cartoon. (C/D) Dimer interfaces formed in the decameric ring of EncFtnsH. Subunits are shown as secondary structure cartoons and colored blue and green for clarity. FIG +79 87 EncFtnsH protein The doughnut-like decamer is 7 nm in diameter and 4.5 nm thick. (B) Monomer of EncFtnsH shown as a secondary structure cartoon. (C/D) Dimer interfaces formed in the decameric ring of EncFtnsH. Subunits are shown as secondary structure cartoons and colored blue and green for clarity. FIG +134 150 Dimer interfaces site The doughnut-like decamer is 7 nm in diameter and 4.5 nm thick. (B) Monomer of EncFtnsH shown as a secondary structure cartoon. (C/D) Dimer interfaces formed in the decameric ring of EncFtnsH. Subunits are shown as secondary structure cartoons and colored blue and green for clarity. FIG +165 174 decameric oligomeric_state The doughnut-like decamer is 7 nm in diameter and 4.5 nm thick. (B) Monomer of EncFtnsH shown as a secondary structure cartoon. (C/D) Dimer interfaces formed in the decameric ring of EncFtnsH. Subunits are shown as secondary structure cartoons and colored blue and green for clarity. FIG +175 179 ring structure_element The doughnut-like decamer is 7 nm in diameter and 4.5 nm thick. (B) Monomer of EncFtnsH shown as a secondary structure cartoon. (C/D) Dimer interfaces formed in the decameric ring of EncFtnsH. Subunits are shown as secondary structure cartoons and colored blue and green for clarity. FIG +183 191 EncFtnsH protein The doughnut-like decamer is 7 nm in diameter and 4.5 nm thick. (B) Monomer of EncFtnsH shown as a secondary structure cartoon. (C/D) Dimer interfaces formed in the decameric ring of EncFtnsH. Subunits are shown as secondary structure cartoons and colored blue and green for clarity. FIG +193 201 Subunits structure_element The doughnut-like decamer is 7 nm in diameter and 4.5 nm thick. (B) Monomer of EncFtnsH shown as a secondary structure cartoon. (C/D) Dimer interfaces formed in the decameric ring of EncFtnsH. Subunits are shown as secondary structure cartoons and colored blue and green for clarity. FIG +49 53 Fe3+ chemical Bound metal ions are shown as orange spheres for Fe3+ and grey and white spheres for Ca2+. FIG +85 89 Ca2+ chemical Bound metal ions are shown as orange spheres for Fe3+ and grey and white spheres for Ca2+. FIG +18 35 crystal structure evidence We determined the crystal structure of EncFtnsH by molecular replacement to 2.0 Å resolution (see Table 1 for X-ray data collection and refinement statistics). RESULTS +39 47 EncFtnsH protein We determined the crystal structure of EncFtnsH by molecular replacement to 2.0 Å resolution (see Table 1 for X-ray data collection and refinement statistics). RESULTS +51 72 molecular replacement experimental_method We determined the crystal structure of EncFtnsH by molecular replacement to 2.0 Å resolution (see Table 1 for X-ray data collection and refinement statistics). RESULTS +110 157 X-ray data collection and refinement statistics evidence We determined the crystal structure of EncFtnsH by molecular replacement to 2.0 Å resolution (see Table 1 for X-ray data collection and refinement statistics). RESULTS +54 62 monomers oligomeric_state The crystallographic asymmetric unit contained thirty monomers of EncFtn with visible electron density for residues 7 – 96 in each chain. RESULTS +66 72 EncFtn protein The crystallographic asymmetric unit contained thirty monomers of EncFtn with visible electron density for residues 7 – 96 in each chain. RESULTS +86 102 electron density evidence The crystallographic asymmetric unit contained thirty monomers of EncFtn with visible electron density for residues 7 – 96 in each chain. RESULTS +116 122 7 – 96 residue_range The crystallographic asymmetric unit contained thirty monomers of EncFtn with visible electron density for residues 7 – 96 in each chain. RESULTS +52 59 annular structure_element The protein chains were arranged as three identical annular decamers, each with D5 symmetry. RESULTS +60 68 decamers oligomeric_state The protein chains were arranged as three identical annular decamers, each with D5 symmetry. RESULTS +4 11 decamer oligomeric_state The decamer has a diameter of 7 nm and thickness of 4 nm (Figure 4A). RESULTS +4 11 monomer oligomeric_state The monomer of EncFtn has an N-terminal 310-helix that precedes two 4 nm long antiparallel α-helices arranged with their long axes at 25° to each other; these helices are followed by a shorter 1.4 nm helix projecting at 70° from α2 (Figure 4B). RESULTS +15 21 EncFtn protein The monomer of EncFtn has an N-terminal 310-helix that precedes two 4 nm long antiparallel α-helices arranged with their long axes at 25° to each other; these helices are followed by a shorter 1.4 nm helix projecting at 70° from α2 (Figure 4B). RESULTS +40 49 310-helix structure_element The monomer of EncFtn has an N-terminal 310-helix that precedes two 4 nm long antiparallel α-helices arranged with their long axes at 25° to each other; these helices are followed by a shorter 1.4 nm helix projecting at 70° from α2 (Figure 4B). RESULTS +78 100 antiparallel α-helices structure_element The monomer of EncFtn has an N-terminal 310-helix that precedes two 4 nm long antiparallel α-helices arranged with their long axes at 25° to each other; these helices are followed by a shorter 1.4 nm helix projecting at 70° from α2 (Figure 4B). RESULTS +159 166 helices structure_element The monomer of EncFtn has an N-terminal 310-helix that precedes two 4 nm long antiparallel α-helices arranged with their long axes at 25° to each other; these helices are followed by a shorter 1.4 nm helix projecting at 70° from α2 (Figure 4B). RESULTS +200 205 helix structure_element The monomer of EncFtn has an N-terminal 310-helix that precedes two 4 nm long antiparallel α-helices arranged with their long axes at 25° to each other; these helices are followed by a shorter 1.4 nm helix projecting at 70° from α2 (Figure 4B). RESULTS +229 231 α2 structure_element The monomer of EncFtn has an N-terminal 310-helix that precedes two 4 nm long antiparallel α-helices arranged with their long axes at 25° to each other; these helices are followed by a shorter 1.4 nm helix projecting at 70° from α2 (Figure 4B). RESULTS +4 21 C-terminal region structure_element The C-terminal region of the crystallized construct extends from the outer circumference of the ring, indicating that the encapsulin localization sequence in the full-length protein is on the exterior of the ring and is thus free to interact with its binding site on the encapsulin shell protein. RESULTS +96 100 ring structure_element The C-terminal region of the crystallized construct extends from the outer circumference of the ring, indicating that the encapsulin localization sequence in the full-length protein is on the exterior of the ring and is thus free to interact with its binding site on the encapsulin shell protein. RESULTS +122 154 encapsulin localization sequence site The C-terminal region of the crystallized construct extends from the outer circumference of the ring, indicating that the encapsulin localization sequence in the full-length protein is on the exterior of the ring and is thus free to interact with its binding site on the encapsulin shell protein. RESULTS +162 173 full-length protein_state The C-terminal region of the crystallized construct extends from the outer circumference of the ring, indicating that the encapsulin localization sequence in the full-length protein is on the exterior of the ring and is thus free to interact with its binding site on the encapsulin shell protein. RESULTS +208 212 ring structure_element The C-terminal region of the crystallized construct extends from the outer circumference of the ring, indicating that the encapsulin localization sequence in the full-length protein is on the exterior of the ring and is thus free to interact with its binding site on the encapsulin shell protein. RESULTS +251 263 binding site site The C-terminal region of the crystallized construct extends from the outer circumference of the ring, indicating that the encapsulin localization sequence in the full-length protein is on the exterior of the ring and is thus free to interact with its binding site on the encapsulin shell protein. RESULTS +271 281 encapsulin protein The C-terminal region of the crystallized construct extends from the outer circumference of the ring, indicating that the encapsulin localization sequence in the full-length protein is on the exterior of the ring and is thus free to interact with its binding site on the encapsulin shell protein. RESULTS +282 287 shell structure_element The C-terminal region of the crystallized construct extends from the outer circumference of the ring, indicating that the encapsulin localization sequence in the full-length protein is on the exterior of the ring and is thus free to interact with its binding site on the encapsulin shell protein. RESULTS +4 11 monomer oligomeric_state The monomer of EncFtnsH forms two distinct dimer interfaces within the decamer (Figure 4 C/D). RESULTS +15 23 EncFtnsH protein The monomer of EncFtnsH forms two distinct dimer interfaces within the decamer (Figure 4 C/D). RESULTS +43 59 dimer interfaces site The monomer of EncFtnsH forms two distinct dimer interfaces within the decamer (Figure 4 C/D). RESULTS +71 78 decamer oligomeric_state The monomer of EncFtnsH forms two distinct dimer interfaces within the decamer (Figure 4 C/D). RESULTS +10 15 dimer oligomeric_state The first dimer is formed from two monomers arranged antiparallel to each other, with α1 from each monomer interacting along their lengths and α3 interdigitating with α2 and α3 of the partner chain. RESULTS +35 43 monomers oligomeric_state The first dimer is formed from two monomers arranged antiparallel to each other, with α1 from each monomer interacting along their lengths and α3 interdigitating with α2 and α3 of the partner chain. RESULTS +86 88 α1 structure_element The first dimer is formed from two monomers arranged antiparallel to each other, with α1 from each monomer interacting along their lengths and α3 interdigitating with α2 and α3 of the partner chain. RESULTS +99 106 monomer oligomeric_state The first dimer is formed from two monomers arranged antiparallel to each other, with α1 from each monomer interacting along their lengths and α3 interdigitating with α2 and α3 of the partner chain. RESULTS +143 145 α3 structure_element The first dimer is formed from two monomers arranged antiparallel to each other, with α1 from each monomer interacting along their lengths and α3 interdigitating with α2 and α3 of the partner chain. RESULTS +167 169 α2 structure_element The first dimer is formed from two monomers arranged antiparallel to each other, with α1 from each monomer interacting along their lengths and α3 interdigitating with α2 and α3 of the partner chain. RESULTS +174 176 α3 structure_element The first dimer is formed from two monomers arranged antiparallel to each other, with α1 from each monomer interacting along their lengths and α3 interdigitating with α2 and α3 of the partner chain. RESULTS +5 14 interface site This interface buries one third of the surface area from each partner and is stabilized by thirty hydrogen bonds and fourteen salt bridges (Figure 4C). RESULTS +98 112 hydrogen bonds bond_interaction This interface buries one third of the surface area from each partner and is stabilized by thirty hydrogen bonds and fourteen salt bridges (Figure 4C). RESULTS +126 138 salt bridges bond_interaction This interface buries one third of the surface area from each partner and is stabilized by thirty hydrogen bonds and fourteen salt bridges (Figure 4C). RESULTS +11 26 dimer interface site The second dimer interface forms an antiparallel four-helix bundle between helices 1 and 2 from each monomer (Figure 4D). RESULTS +36 66 antiparallel four-helix bundle structure_element The second dimer interface forms an antiparallel four-helix bundle between helices 1 and 2 from each monomer (Figure 4D). RESULTS +75 90 helices 1 and 2 structure_element The second dimer interface forms an antiparallel four-helix bundle between helices 1 and 2 from each monomer (Figure 4D). RESULTS +101 108 monomer oligomeric_state The second dimer interface forms an antiparallel four-helix bundle between helices 1 and 2 from each monomer (Figure 4D). RESULTS +5 14 interface site This interface is less extensive than the first and is stabilized by twenty-one hydrogen bonds, six salt bridges, and a number of metal ions. RESULTS +80 94 hydrogen bonds bond_interaction This interface is less extensive than the first and is stabilized by twenty-one hydrogen bonds, six salt bridges, and a number of metal ions. RESULTS +100 112 salt bridges bond_interaction This interface is less extensive than the first and is stabilized by twenty-one hydrogen bonds, six salt bridges, and a number of metal ions. RESULTS +23 31 monomers oligomeric_state The arrangement of ten monomers in alternating orientation forms the decamer of EncFtn, which assembles as a pentamer of dimers (Figure 4A). RESULTS +69 76 decamer oligomeric_state The arrangement of ten monomers in alternating orientation forms the decamer of EncFtn, which assembles as a pentamer of dimers (Figure 4A). RESULTS +80 86 EncFtn protein The arrangement of ten monomers in alternating orientation forms the decamer of EncFtn, which assembles as a pentamer of dimers (Figure 4A). RESULTS +109 117 pentamer oligomeric_state The arrangement of ten monomers in alternating orientation forms the decamer of EncFtn, which assembles as a pentamer of dimers (Figure 4A). RESULTS +121 127 dimers oligomeric_state The arrangement of ten monomers in alternating orientation forms the decamer of EncFtn, which assembles as a pentamer of dimers (Figure 4A). RESULTS +5 12 monomer oligomeric_state Each monomer lies at 45° relative to the vertical central-axis of the ring, with the N-termini of alternating subunits capping the center of the ring at each end, while the C-termini are arranged around the circumference. RESULTS +70 74 ring structure_element Each monomer lies at 45° relative to the vertical central-axis of the ring, with the N-termini of alternating subunits capping the center of the ring at each end, while the C-termini are arranged around the circumference. RESULTS +110 118 subunits structure_element Each monomer lies at 45° relative to the vertical central-axis of the ring, with the N-termini of alternating subunits capping the center of the ring at each end, while the C-termini are arranged around the circumference. RESULTS +145 149 ring structure_element Each monomer lies at 45° relative to the vertical central-axis of the ring, with the N-termini of alternating subunits capping the center of the ring at each end, while the C-termini are arranged around the circumference. RESULTS +4 16 central hole site The central hole in the ring is 2.5 nm at its widest in the center of the complex, and 1.5 nm at its narrowest point near the outer surface, although it should be noted that a number of residues at the N-terminus are not visible in the crystallographic electron density and these may occupy the central channel. RESULTS +24 28 ring structure_element The central hole in the ring is 2.5 nm at its widest in the center of the complex, and 1.5 nm at its narrowest point near the outer surface, although it should be noted that a number of residues at the N-terminus are not visible in the crystallographic electron density and these may occupy the central channel. RESULTS +236 269 crystallographic electron density evidence The central hole in the ring is 2.5 nm at its widest in the center of the complex, and 1.5 nm at its narrowest point near the outer surface, although it should be noted that a number of residues at the N-terminus are not visible in the crystallographic electron density and these may occupy the central channel. RESULTS +295 310 central channel site The central hole in the ring is 2.5 nm at its widest in the center of the complex, and 1.5 nm at its narrowest point near the outer surface, although it should be noted that a number of residues at the N-terminus are not visible in the crystallographic electron density and these may occupy the central channel. RESULTS +19 26 decamer oligomeric_state The surface of the decamer has distinct negatively charged patches, both within the central hole and on the outer circumference, which form spokes through the radius of the complex (Figure 4—figure supplement 1). RESULTS +40 66 negatively charged patches site The surface of the decamer has distinct negatively charged patches, both within the central hole and on the outer circumference, which form spokes through the radius of the complex (Figure 4—figure supplement 1). RESULTS +84 96 central hole site The surface of the decamer has distinct negatively charged patches, both within the central hole and on the outer circumference, which form spokes through the radius of the complex (Figure 4—figure supplement 1). RESULTS +140 146 spokes structure_element The surface of the decamer has distinct negatively charged patches, both within the central hole and on the outer circumference, which form spokes through the radius of the complex (Figure 4—figure supplement 1). RESULTS +0 6 EncFtn protein EncFtn ferroxidase center RESULTS +7 25 ferroxidase center site EncFtn ferroxidase center RESULTS +9 28 ligand-binding site site Putative ligand-binding site in EncFtnsH. FIG +32 40 EncFtnsH protein Putative ligand-binding site in EncFtnsH. FIG +33 48 dimer interface site (A) Wall-eyed stereo view of the dimer interface of EncFtn. FIG +52 58 EncFtn protein (A) Wall-eyed stereo view of the dimer interface of EncFtn. FIG +41 66 2mFo-DFc electron density evidence Protein chains are shown as sticks, with 2mFo-DFc electron density shown in blue mesh and contoured at 1.5 σ and mFo-DFc shown in green mesh and contoured at 3 σ. (B) Wall-eyed stereo view of putative metal binding site at the external surface of EncFtnsH. Protein chains and electron density maps are shown as in (A). FIG +113 120 mFo-DFc evidence Protein chains are shown as sticks, with 2mFo-DFc electron density shown in blue mesh and contoured at 1.5 σ and mFo-DFc shown in green mesh and contoured at 3 σ. (B) Wall-eyed stereo view of putative metal binding site at the external surface of EncFtnsH. Protein chains and electron density maps are shown as in (A). FIG +201 219 metal binding site site Protein chains are shown as sticks, with 2mFo-DFc electron density shown in blue mesh and contoured at 1.5 σ and mFo-DFc shown in green mesh and contoured at 3 σ. (B) Wall-eyed stereo view of putative metal binding site at the external surface of EncFtnsH. Protein chains and electron density maps are shown as in (A). FIG +247 255 EncFtnsH protein Protein chains are shown as sticks, with 2mFo-DFc electron density shown in blue mesh and contoured at 1.5 σ and mFo-DFc shown in green mesh and contoured at 3 σ. (B) Wall-eyed stereo view of putative metal binding site at the external surface of EncFtnsH. Protein chains and electron density maps are shown as in (A). FIG +276 297 electron density maps evidence Protein chains are shown as sticks, with 2mFo-DFc electron density shown in blue mesh and contoured at 1.5 σ and mFo-DFc shown in green mesh and contoured at 3 σ. (B) Wall-eyed stereo view of putative metal binding site at the external surface of EncFtnsH. Protein chains and electron density maps are shown as in (A). FIG +0 8 EncFtnsH protein EncFtnsH metal binding sites. FIG +9 28 metal binding sites site EncFtnsH metal binding sites. FIG +33 69 metal-binding dimerization interface site (A) Wall-eyed stereo view of the metal-binding dimerization interface of EncFtnsH. Protein residues are shown as sticks with blue and green carbons for the different subunits, iron ions are shown as orange spheres and calcium as grey spheres, and the glycolic acid ligand is shown with yellow carbon atoms coordinated above the di-iron center. FIG +73 81 EncFtnsH protein (A) Wall-eyed stereo view of the metal-binding dimerization interface of EncFtnsH. Protein residues are shown as sticks with blue and green carbons for the different subunits, iron ions are shown as orange spheres and calcium as grey spheres, and the glycolic acid ligand is shown with yellow carbon atoms coordinated above the di-iron center. FIG +166 174 subunits structure_element (A) Wall-eyed stereo view of the metal-binding dimerization interface of EncFtnsH. Protein residues are shown as sticks with blue and green carbons for the different subunits, iron ions are shown as orange spheres and calcium as grey spheres, and the glycolic acid ligand is shown with yellow carbon atoms coordinated above the di-iron center. FIG +176 180 iron chemical (A) Wall-eyed stereo view of the metal-binding dimerization interface of EncFtnsH. Protein residues are shown as sticks with blue and green carbons for the different subunits, iron ions are shown as orange spheres and calcium as grey spheres, and the glycolic acid ligand is shown with yellow carbon atoms coordinated above the di-iron center. FIG +218 225 calcium chemical (A) Wall-eyed stereo view of the metal-binding dimerization interface of EncFtnsH. Protein residues are shown as sticks with blue and green carbons for the different subunits, iron ions are shown as orange spheres and calcium as grey spheres, and the glycolic acid ligand is shown with yellow carbon atoms coordinated above the di-iron center. FIG +251 264 glycolic acid chemical (A) Wall-eyed stereo view of the metal-binding dimerization interface of EncFtnsH. Protein residues are shown as sticks with blue and green carbons for the different subunits, iron ions are shown as orange spheres and calcium as grey spheres, and the glycolic acid ligand is shown with yellow carbon atoms coordinated above the di-iron center. FIG +328 342 di-iron center site (A) Wall-eyed stereo view of the metal-binding dimerization interface of EncFtnsH. Protein residues are shown as sticks with blue and green carbons for the different subunits, iron ions are shown as orange spheres and calcium as grey spheres, and the glycolic acid ligand is shown with yellow carbon atoms coordinated above the di-iron center. FIG +4 33 2mFo-DFc electron density map evidence The 2mFo-DFc electron density map is shown as a blue mesh contoured at 1.5 σ and the NCS-averaged anomalous difference map is shown as an orange mesh and contoured at 10 σ. (B) Iron coordination within the FOC including residues Glu32, Glu62, His65 and Tyr39 from two chains. FIG +85 122 NCS-averaged anomalous difference map evidence The 2mFo-DFc electron density map is shown as a blue mesh contoured at 1.5 σ and the NCS-averaged anomalous difference map is shown as an orange mesh and contoured at 10 σ. (B) Iron coordination within the FOC including residues Glu32, Glu62, His65 and Tyr39 from two chains. FIG +177 181 Iron chemical The 2mFo-DFc electron density map is shown as a blue mesh contoured at 1.5 σ and the NCS-averaged anomalous difference map is shown as an orange mesh and contoured at 10 σ. (B) Iron coordination within the FOC including residues Glu32, Glu62, His65 and Tyr39 from two chains. FIG +182 194 coordination bond_interaction The 2mFo-DFc electron density map is shown as a blue mesh contoured at 1.5 σ and the NCS-averaged anomalous difference map is shown as an orange mesh and contoured at 10 σ. (B) Iron coordination within the FOC including residues Glu32, Glu62, His65 and Tyr39 from two chains. FIG +206 209 FOC site The 2mFo-DFc electron density map is shown as a blue mesh contoured at 1.5 σ and the NCS-averaged anomalous difference map is shown as an orange mesh and contoured at 10 σ. (B) Iron coordination within the FOC including residues Glu32, Glu62, His65 and Tyr39 from two chains. FIG +229 234 Glu32 residue_name_number The 2mFo-DFc electron density map is shown as a blue mesh contoured at 1.5 σ and the NCS-averaged anomalous difference map is shown as an orange mesh and contoured at 10 σ. (B) Iron coordination within the FOC including residues Glu32, Glu62, His65 and Tyr39 from two chains. FIG +236 241 Glu62 residue_name_number The 2mFo-DFc electron density map is shown as a blue mesh contoured at 1.5 σ and the NCS-averaged anomalous difference map is shown as an orange mesh and contoured at 10 σ. (B) Iron coordination within the FOC including residues Glu32, Glu62, His65 and Tyr39 from two chains. FIG +243 248 His65 residue_name_number The 2mFo-DFc electron density map is shown as a blue mesh contoured at 1.5 σ and the NCS-averaged anomalous difference map is shown as an orange mesh and contoured at 10 σ. (B) Iron coordination within the FOC including residues Glu32, Glu62, His65 and Tyr39 from two chains. FIG +253 258 Tyr39 residue_name_number The 2mFo-DFc electron density map is shown as a blue mesh contoured at 1.5 σ and the NCS-averaged anomalous difference map is shown as an orange mesh and contoured at 10 σ. (B) Iron coordination within the FOC including residues Glu32, Glu62, His65 and Tyr39 from two chains. FIG +42 54 Coordination bond_interaction Protein and metal ions are shown as in A. Coordination between the protein and iron ions is shown as yellow dashed lines with distances indicated. (C) Coordination of calcium within the dimer interface by four glutamic acid residues (E31 and E34 from two chains). FIG +79 83 iron chemical Protein and metal ions are shown as in A. Coordination between the protein and iron ions is shown as yellow dashed lines with distances indicated. (C) Coordination of calcium within the dimer interface by four glutamic acid residues (E31 and E34 from two chains). FIG +151 163 Coordination bond_interaction Protein and metal ions are shown as in A. Coordination between the protein and iron ions is shown as yellow dashed lines with distances indicated. (C) Coordination of calcium within the dimer interface by four glutamic acid residues (E31 and E34 from two chains). FIG +167 174 calcium chemical Protein and metal ions are shown as in A. Coordination between the protein and iron ions is shown as yellow dashed lines with distances indicated. (C) Coordination of calcium within the dimer interface by four glutamic acid residues (E31 and E34 from two chains). FIG +186 201 dimer interface site Protein and metal ions are shown as in A. Coordination between the protein and iron ions is shown as yellow dashed lines with distances indicated. (C) Coordination of calcium within the dimer interface by four glutamic acid residues (E31 and E34 from two chains). FIG +210 223 glutamic acid residue_name Protein and metal ions are shown as in A. Coordination between the protein and iron ions is shown as yellow dashed lines with distances indicated. (C) Coordination of calcium within the dimer interface by four glutamic acid residues (E31 and E34 from two chains). FIG +234 237 E31 residue_name_number Protein and metal ions are shown as in A. Coordination between the protein and iron ions is shown as yellow dashed lines with distances indicated. (C) Coordination of calcium within the dimer interface by four glutamic acid residues (E31 and E34 from two chains). FIG +242 245 E34 residue_name_number Protein and metal ions are shown as in A. Coordination between the protein and iron ions is shown as yellow dashed lines with distances indicated. (C) Coordination of calcium within the dimer interface by four glutamic acid residues (E31 and E34 from two chains). FIG +4 11 calcium chemical The calcium ion is shown as a grey sphere and water molecules involved in the coordination of the calcium ion are shown as crosses. (D) Metal coordination site on the outer surface of EncFtnsH. The two calcium ions are coordinated by residues His57, Glu61 and Glu64 from the two chains of the FOC dimer, and are located at the outer surface of the complex, positioned 10 Å away from the FOC iron. FIG +46 51 water chemical The calcium ion is shown as a grey sphere and water molecules involved in the coordination of the calcium ion are shown as crosses. (D) Metal coordination site on the outer surface of EncFtnsH. The two calcium ions are coordinated by residues His57, Glu61 and Glu64 from the two chains of the FOC dimer, and are located at the outer surface of the complex, positioned 10 Å away from the FOC iron. FIG +78 90 coordination bond_interaction The calcium ion is shown as a grey sphere and water molecules involved in the coordination of the calcium ion are shown as crosses. (D) Metal coordination site on the outer surface of EncFtnsH. The two calcium ions are coordinated by residues His57, Glu61 and Glu64 from the two chains of the FOC dimer, and are located at the outer surface of the complex, positioned 10 Å away from the FOC iron. FIG +98 105 calcium chemical The calcium ion is shown as a grey sphere and water molecules involved in the coordination of the calcium ion are shown as crosses. (D) Metal coordination site on the outer surface of EncFtnsH. The two calcium ions are coordinated by residues His57, Glu61 and Glu64 from the two chains of the FOC dimer, and are located at the outer surface of the complex, positioned 10 Å away from the FOC iron. FIG +136 159 Metal coordination site site The calcium ion is shown as a grey sphere and water molecules involved in the coordination of the calcium ion are shown as crosses. (D) Metal coordination site on the outer surface of EncFtnsH. The two calcium ions are coordinated by residues His57, Glu61 and Glu64 from the two chains of the FOC dimer, and are located at the outer surface of the complex, positioned 10 Å away from the FOC iron. FIG +184 192 EncFtnsH protein The calcium ion is shown as a grey sphere and water molecules involved in the coordination of the calcium ion are shown as crosses. (D) Metal coordination site on the outer surface of EncFtnsH. The two calcium ions are coordinated by residues His57, Glu61 and Glu64 from the two chains of the FOC dimer, and are located at the outer surface of the complex, positioned 10 Å away from the FOC iron. FIG +202 209 calcium chemical The calcium ion is shown as a grey sphere and water molecules involved in the coordination of the calcium ion are shown as crosses. (D) Metal coordination site on the outer surface of EncFtnsH. The two calcium ions are coordinated by residues His57, Glu61 and Glu64 from the two chains of the FOC dimer, and are located at the outer surface of the complex, positioned 10 Å away from the FOC iron. FIG +219 233 coordinated by bond_interaction The calcium ion is shown as a grey sphere and water molecules involved in the coordination of the calcium ion are shown as crosses. (D) Metal coordination site on the outer surface of EncFtnsH. The two calcium ions are coordinated by residues His57, Glu61 and Glu64 from the two chains of the FOC dimer, and are located at the outer surface of the complex, positioned 10 Å away from the FOC iron. FIG +243 248 His57 residue_name_number The calcium ion is shown as a grey sphere and water molecules involved in the coordination of the calcium ion are shown as crosses. (D) Metal coordination site on the outer surface of EncFtnsH. The two calcium ions are coordinated by residues His57, Glu61 and Glu64 from the two chains of the FOC dimer, and are located at the outer surface of the complex, positioned 10 Å away from the FOC iron. FIG +250 255 Glu61 residue_name_number The calcium ion is shown as a grey sphere and water molecules involved in the coordination of the calcium ion are shown as crosses. (D) Metal coordination site on the outer surface of EncFtnsH. The two calcium ions are coordinated by residues His57, Glu61 and Glu64 from the two chains of the FOC dimer, and are located at the outer surface of the complex, positioned 10 Å away from the FOC iron. FIG +260 265 Glu64 residue_name_number The calcium ion is shown as a grey sphere and water molecules involved in the coordination of the calcium ion are shown as crosses. (D) Metal coordination site on the outer surface of EncFtnsH. The two calcium ions are coordinated by residues His57, Glu61 and Glu64 from the two chains of the FOC dimer, and are located at the outer surface of the complex, positioned 10 Å away from the FOC iron. FIG +293 296 FOC site The calcium ion is shown as a grey sphere and water molecules involved in the coordination of the calcium ion are shown as crosses. (D) Metal coordination site on the outer surface of EncFtnsH. The two calcium ions are coordinated by residues His57, Glu61 and Glu64 from the two chains of the FOC dimer, and are located at the outer surface of the complex, positioned 10 Å away from the FOC iron. FIG +297 302 dimer oligomeric_state The calcium ion is shown as a grey sphere and water molecules involved in the coordination of the calcium ion are shown as crosses. (D) Metal coordination site on the outer surface of EncFtnsH. The two calcium ions are coordinated by residues His57, Glu61 and Glu64 from the two chains of the FOC dimer, and are located at the outer surface of the complex, positioned 10 Å away from the FOC iron. FIG +387 390 FOC site The calcium ion is shown as a grey sphere and water molecules involved in the coordination of the calcium ion are shown as crosses. (D) Metal coordination site on the outer surface of EncFtnsH. The two calcium ions are coordinated by residues His57, Glu61 and Glu64 from the two chains of the FOC dimer, and are located at the outer surface of the complex, positioned 10 Å away from the FOC iron. FIG +391 395 iron chemical The calcium ion is shown as a grey sphere and water molecules involved in the coordination of the calcium ion are shown as crosses. (D) Metal coordination site on the outer surface of EncFtnsH. The two calcium ions are coordinated by residues His57, Glu61 and Glu64 from the two chains of the FOC dimer, and are located at the outer surface of the complex, positioned 10 Å away from the FOC iron. FIG +4 25 electron density maps evidence The electron density maps of the initial EncFtnsH model displayed significant positive peaks in the mFo-DFc map at the center of the 4-helix bundle dimer (Figure 5—figure supplement 1). RESULTS +41 49 EncFtnsH protein The electron density maps of the initial EncFtnsH model displayed significant positive peaks in the mFo-DFc map at the center of the 4-helix bundle dimer (Figure 5—figure supplement 1). RESULTS +100 111 mFo-DFc map evidence The electron density maps of the initial EncFtnsH model displayed significant positive peaks in the mFo-DFc map at the center of the 4-helix bundle dimer (Figure 5—figure supplement 1). RESULTS +133 147 4-helix bundle structure_element The electron density maps of the initial EncFtnsH model displayed significant positive peaks in the mFo-DFc map at the center of the 4-helix bundle dimer (Figure 5—figure supplement 1). RESULTS +148 153 dimer oligomeric_state The electron density maps of the initial EncFtnsH model displayed significant positive peaks in the mFo-DFc map at the center of the 4-helix bundle dimer (Figure 5—figure supplement 1). RESULTS +16 22 ICP-MS experimental_method Informed by the ICP-MS data indicating the presence of iron in the protein we collected diffraction data at the experimentally determined iron absorption edge (1.74 Å) and calculated an anomalous difference Fourier map using this data. RESULTS +43 54 presence of protein_state Informed by the ICP-MS data indicating the presence of iron in the protein we collected diffraction data at the experimentally determined iron absorption edge (1.74 Å) and calculated an anomalous difference Fourier map using this data. RESULTS +55 59 iron chemical Informed by the ICP-MS data indicating the presence of iron in the protein we collected diffraction data at the experimentally determined iron absorption edge (1.74 Å) and calculated an anomalous difference Fourier map using this data. RESULTS +88 104 diffraction data evidence Informed by the ICP-MS data indicating the presence of iron in the protein we collected diffraction data at the experimentally determined iron absorption edge (1.74 Å) and calculated an anomalous difference Fourier map using this data. RESULTS +138 142 iron chemical Informed by the ICP-MS data indicating the presence of iron in the protein we collected diffraction data at the experimentally determined iron absorption edge (1.74 Å) and calculated an anomalous difference Fourier map using this data. RESULTS +186 218 anomalous difference Fourier map evidence Informed by the ICP-MS data indicating the presence of iron in the protein we collected diffraction data at the experimentally determined iron absorption edge (1.74 Å) and calculated an anomalous difference Fourier map using this data. RESULTS +19 22 map evidence Inspection of this map showed two 10-sigma peaks between residues Glu32, Glu62 and His65 of two adjacent chains, and a statistically smaller 5-sigma peak between residues Glu31 and Glu34 of the two chains. RESULTS +43 48 peaks evidence Inspection of this map showed two 10-sigma peaks between residues Glu32, Glu62 and His65 of two adjacent chains, and a statistically smaller 5-sigma peak between residues Glu31 and Glu34 of the two chains. RESULTS +66 71 Glu32 residue_name_number Inspection of this map showed two 10-sigma peaks between residues Glu32, Glu62 and His65 of two adjacent chains, and a statistically smaller 5-sigma peak between residues Glu31 and Glu34 of the two chains. RESULTS +73 78 Glu62 residue_name_number Inspection of this map showed two 10-sigma peaks between residues Glu32, Glu62 and His65 of two adjacent chains, and a statistically smaller 5-sigma peak between residues Glu31 and Glu34 of the two chains. RESULTS +83 88 His65 residue_name_number Inspection of this map showed two 10-sigma peaks between residues Glu32, Glu62 and His65 of two adjacent chains, and a statistically smaller 5-sigma peak between residues Glu31 and Glu34 of the two chains. RESULTS +171 176 Glu31 residue_name_number Inspection of this map showed two 10-sigma peaks between residues Glu32, Glu62 and His65 of two adjacent chains, and a statistically smaller 5-sigma peak between residues Glu31 and Glu34 of the two chains. RESULTS +181 186 Glu34 residue_name_number Inspection of this map showed two 10-sigma peaks between residues Glu32, Glu62 and His65 of two adjacent chains, and a statistically smaller 5-sigma peak between residues Glu31 and Glu34 of the two chains. RESULTS +41 51 refinement experimental_method Modeling metal ions into these peaks and refinement of the anomalous scattering parameters allowed us to identify these as two iron ions and a calcium ion respectively (Figure 5A). RESULTS +59 90 anomalous scattering parameters evidence Modeling metal ions into these peaks and refinement of the anomalous scattering parameters allowed us to identify these as two iron ions and a calcium ion respectively (Figure 5A). RESULTS +127 131 iron chemical Modeling metal ions into these peaks and refinement of the anomalous scattering parameters allowed us to identify these as two iron ions and a calcium ion respectively (Figure 5A). RESULTS +143 150 calcium chemical Modeling metal ions into these peaks and refinement of the anomalous scattering parameters allowed us to identify these as two iron ions and a calcium ion respectively (Figure 5A). RESULTS +35 51 electron density evidence An additional region of asymmetric electron density near the di-iron binding site in the mFo-DFc map was modeled as glycolic acid, presumably a breakdown product of the PEG 3350 used for crystallization. RESULTS +61 81 di-iron binding site site An additional region of asymmetric electron density near the di-iron binding site in the mFo-DFc map was modeled as glycolic acid, presumably a breakdown product of the PEG 3350 used for crystallization. RESULTS +89 100 mFo-DFc map evidence An additional region of asymmetric electron density near the di-iron binding site in the mFo-DFc map was modeled as glycolic acid, presumably a breakdown product of the PEG 3350 used for crystallization. RESULTS +116 129 glycolic acid chemical An additional region of asymmetric electron density near the di-iron binding site in the mFo-DFc map was modeled as glycolic acid, presumably a breakdown product of the PEG 3350 used for crystallization. RESULTS +169 177 PEG 3350 chemical An additional region of asymmetric electron density near the di-iron binding site in the mFo-DFc map was modeled as glycolic acid, presumably a breakdown product of the PEG 3350 used for crystallization. RESULTS +5 19 di-iron center site This di-iron center has an Fe-Fe distance of 3.5 Å, Fe-Glu-O distances between 2.3 and 2.5 Å, and Fe-His-N distances of 2.5 Å (Figure 5B). RESULTS +27 41 Fe-Fe distance evidence This di-iron center has an Fe-Fe distance of 3.5 Å, Fe-Glu-O distances between 2.3 and 2.5 Å, and Fe-His-N distances of 2.5 Å (Figure 5B). RESULTS +52 70 Fe-Glu-O distances evidence This di-iron center has an Fe-Fe distance of 3.5 Å, Fe-Glu-O distances between 2.3 and 2.5 Å, and Fe-His-N distances of 2.5 Å (Figure 5B). RESULTS +98 116 Fe-His-N distances evidence This di-iron center has an Fe-Fe distance of 3.5 Å, Fe-Glu-O distances between 2.3 and 2.5 Å, and Fe-His-N distances of 2.5 Å (Figure 5B). RESULTS +5 17 coordination bond_interaction This coordination geometry is consistent with the di-nuclear ferroxidase center (FOC) found in ferritin. RESULTS +50 79 di-nuclear ferroxidase center site This coordination geometry is consistent with the di-nuclear ferroxidase center (FOC) found in ferritin. RESULTS +81 84 FOC site This coordination geometry is consistent with the di-nuclear ferroxidase center (FOC) found in ferritin. RESULTS +95 103 ferritin protein_type This coordination geometry is consistent with the di-nuclear ferroxidase center (FOC) found in ferritin. RESULTS +70 74 iron chemical It is interesting to note that although we did not add any additional iron to the crystallization trials, the FOC was fully occupied with iron in the final structure, implying that this site has a very high affinity for iron. RESULTS +82 104 crystallization trials experimental_method It is interesting to note that although we did not add any additional iron to the crystallization trials, the FOC was fully occupied with iron in the final structure, implying that this site has a very high affinity for iron. RESULTS +110 113 FOC site It is interesting to note that although we did not add any additional iron to the crystallization trials, the FOC was fully occupied with iron in the final structure, implying that this site has a very high affinity for iron. RESULTS +138 142 iron chemical It is interesting to note that although we did not add any additional iron to the crystallization trials, the FOC was fully occupied with iron in the final structure, implying that this site has a very high affinity for iron. RESULTS +156 165 structure evidence It is interesting to note that although we did not add any additional iron to the crystallization trials, the FOC was fully occupied with iron in the final structure, implying that this site has a very high affinity for iron. RESULTS +207 215 affinity evidence It is interesting to note that although we did not add any additional iron to the crystallization trials, the FOC was fully occupied with iron in the final structure, implying that this site has a very high affinity for iron. RESULTS +220 224 iron chemical It is interesting to note that although we did not add any additional iron to the crystallization trials, the FOC was fully occupied with iron in the final structure, implying that this site has a very high affinity for iron. RESULTS +4 11 calcium chemical The calcium ion coordinated by Glu31 and Glu34 adopts heptacoordinate geometry, with coordination distances of 2.5 Å between the metal ion and carboxylate oxygens of Glu31 and Glu34 (E31/34-site). RESULTS +16 30 coordinated by bond_interaction The calcium ion coordinated by Glu31 and Glu34 adopts heptacoordinate geometry, with coordination distances of 2.5 Å between the metal ion and carboxylate oxygens of Glu31 and Glu34 (E31/34-site). RESULTS +31 36 Glu31 residue_name_number The calcium ion coordinated by Glu31 and Glu34 adopts heptacoordinate geometry, with coordination distances of 2.5 Å between the metal ion and carboxylate oxygens of Glu31 and Glu34 (E31/34-site). RESULTS +41 46 Glu34 residue_name_number The calcium ion coordinated by Glu31 and Glu34 adopts heptacoordinate geometry, with coordination distances of 2.5 Å between the metal ion and carboxylate oxygens of Glu31 and Glu34 (E31/34-site). RESULTS +54 69 heptacoordinate protein_state The calcium ion coordinated by Glu31 and Glu34 adopts heptacoordinate geometry, with coordination distances of 2.5 Å between the metal ion and carboxylate oxygens of Glu31 and Glu34 (E31/34-site). RESULTS +85 97 coordination bond_interaction The calcium ion coordinated by Glu31 and Glu34 adopts heptacoordinate geometry, with coordination distances of 2.5 Å between the metal ion and carboxylate oxygens of Glu31 and Glu34 (E31/34-site). RESULTS +166 171 Glu31 residue_name_number The calcium ion coordinated by Glu31 and Glu34 adopts heptacoordinate geometry, with coordination distances of 2.5 Å between the metal ion and carboxylate oxygens of Glu31 and Glu34 (E31/34-site). RESULTS +176 181 Glu34 residue_name_number The calcium ion coordinated by Glu31 and Glu34 adopts heptacoordinate geometry, with coordination distances of 2.5 Å between the metal ion and carboxylate oxygens of Glu31 and Glu34 (E31/34-site). RESULTS +183 194 E31/34-site site The calcium ion coordinated by Glu31 and Glu34 adopts heptacoordinate geometry, with coordination distances of 2.5 Å between the metal ion and carboxylate oxygens of Glu31 and Glu34 (E31/34-site). RESULTS +47 58 coordinated bond_interaction A number of ordered solvent molecules are also coordinated to this metal ion at a distance of 2.5 Å. This heptacoordinate geometry is common in crystal structures with calcium ions (Figure 5C). RESULTS +106 121 heptacoordinate protein_state A number of ordered solvent molecules are also coordinated to this metal ion at a distance of 2.5 Å. This heptacoordinate geometry is common in crystal structures with calcium ions (Figure 5C). RESULTS +144 162 crystal structures evidence A number of ordered solvent molecules are also coordinated to this metal ion at a distance of 2.5 Å. This heptacoordinate geometry is common in crystal structures with calcium ions (Figure 5C). RESULTS +168 175 calcium chemical A number of ordered solvent molecules are also coordinated to this metal ion at a distance of 2.5 Å. This heptacoordinate geometry is common in crystal structures with calcium ions (Figure 5C). RESULTS +6 12 ICP-MS experimental_method While ICP-MS indicated that there were negligible amounts of calcium in the purified protein, the presence of 140 mM calcium acetate in the crystallization mother liquor favors the coordination of calcium at this site. RESULTS +61 68 calcium chemical While ICP-MS indicated that there were negligible amounts of calcium in the purified protein, the presence of 140 mM calcium acetate in the crystallization mother liquor favors the coordination of calcium at this site. RESULTS +98 109 presence of protein_state While ICP-MS indicated that there were negligible amounts of calcium in the purified protein, the presence of 140 mM calcium acetate in the crystallization mother liquor favors the coordination of calcium at this site. RESULTS +117 132 calcium acetate chemical While ICP-MS indicated that there were negligible amounts of calcium in the purified protein, the presence of 140 mM calcium acetate in the crystallization mother liquor favors the coordination of calcium at this site. RESULTS +181 193 coordination bond_interaction While ICP-MS indicated that there were negligible amounts of calcium in the purified protein, the presence of 140 mM calcium acetate in the crystallization mother liquor favors the coordination of calcium at this site. RESULTS +197 204 calcium chemical While ICP-MS indicated that there were negligible amounts of calcium in the purified protein, the presence of 140 mM calcium acetate in the crystallization mother liquor favors the coordination of calcium at this site. RESULTS +66 77 presence of protein_state The fact that the protein does not multimerize in solution in the presence of Fe3+ may indicate that these metal binding sites have a lower affinity for the ferric form of iron, which is the product of the ferroxidase reaction. RESULTS +78 82 Fe3+ chemical The fact that the protein does not multimerize in solution in the presence of Fe3+ may indicate that these metal binding sites have a lower affinity for the ferric form of iron, which is the product of the ferroxidase reaction. RESULTS +107 126 metal binding sites site The fact that the protein does not multimerize in solution in the presence of Fe3+ may indicate that these metal binding sites have a lower affinity for the ferric form of iron, which is the product of the ferroxidase reaction. RESULTS +172 176 iron chemical The fact that the protein does not multimerize in solution in the presence of Fe3+ may indicate that these metal binding sites have a lower affinity for the ferric form of iron, which is the product of the ferroxidase reaction. RESULTS +206 217 ferroxidase protein_type The fact that the protein does not multimerize in solution in the presence of Fe3+ may indicate that these metal binding sites have a lower affinity for the ferric form of iron, which is the product of the ferroxidase reaction. RESULTS +90 97 decamer oligomeric_state A number of additional metal-ions were present at the outer circumference of at least one decamer in the asymmetric unit (Figure 5D). RESULTS +15 29 coordinated by bond_interaction These ions are coordinated by His57, Glu61 and Glu64 from both chains in the FOC dimer and are 4.5 Å apart; Fe-Glu-O distances are between 2.5 and 3.5 Å and the Fe-His-N distances are 4 and 4.5 Å. RESULTS +30 35 His57 residue_name_number These ions are coordinated by His57, Glu61 and Glu64 from both chains in the FOC dimer and are 4.5 Å apart; Fe-Glu-O distances are between 2.5 and 3.5 Å and the Fe-His-N distances are 4 and 4.5 Å. RESULTS +37 42 Glu61 residue_name_number These ions are coordinated by His57, Glu61 and Glu64 from both chains in the FOC dimer and are 4.5 Å apart; Fe-Glu-O distances are between 2.5 and 3.5 Å and the Fe-His-N distances are 4 and 4.5 Å. RESULTS +47 52 Glu64 residue_name_number These ions are coordinated by His57, Glu61 and Glu64 from both chains in the FOC dimer and are 4.5 Å apart; Fe-Glu-O distances are between 2.5 and 3.5 Å and the Fe-His-N distances are 4 and 4.5 Å. RESULTS +77 80 FOC site These ions are coordinated by His57, Glu61 and Glu64 from both chains in the FOC dimer and are 4.5 Å apart; Fe-Glu-O distances are between 2.5 and 3.5 Å and the Fe-His-N distances are 4 and 4.5 Å. RESULTS +81 86 dimer oligomeric_state These ions are coordinated by His57, Glu61 and Glu64 from both chains in the FOC dimer and are 4.5 Å apart; Fe-Glu-O distances are between 2.5 and 3.5 Å and the Fe-His-N distances are 4 and 4.5 Å. RESULTS +108 116 Fe-Glu-O evidence These ions are coordinated by His57, Glu61 and Glu64 from both chains in the FOC dimer and are 4.5 Å apart; Fe-Glu-O distances are between 2.5 and 3.5 Å and the Fe-His-N distances are 4 and 4.5 Å. RESULTS +161 179 Fe-His-N distances evidence These ions are coordinated by His57, Glu61 and Glu64 from both chains in the FOC dimer and are 4.5 Å apart; Fe-Glu-O distances are between 2.5 and 3.5 Å and the Fe-His-N distances are 4 and 4.5 Å. RESULTS +38 46 EncFtnsH protein Comparison of quaternary structure of EncFtnsH and ferritin. FIG +51 59 ferritin protein_type Comparison of quaternary structure of EncFtnsH and ferritin. FIG +4 11 Aligned experimental_method (A) Aligned FOC of EncFtnsH and Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries ferritin (PmFtn). FIG +12 15 FOC site (A) Aligned FOC of EncFtnsH and Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries ferritin (PmFtn). FIG +19 27 EncFtnsH protein (A) Aligned FOC of EncFtnsH and Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries ferritin (PmFtn). FIG +32 60 Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries species (A) Aligned FOC of EncFtnsH and Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries ferritin (PmFtn). FIG +61 69 ferritin protein (A) Aligned FOC of EncFtnsH and Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries ferritin (PmFtn). FIG +71 76 PmFtn protein (A) Aligned FOC of EncFtnsH and Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries ferritin (PmFtn). FIG +4 22 metal binding site site The metal binding site residues from two EncFtnsH chains are shown in green and blue, while the PmFtn is shown in orange. FIG +41 49 EncFtnsH protein The metal binding site residues from two EncFtnsH chains are shown in green and blue, while the PmFtn is shown in orange. FIG +96 101 PmFtn protein The metal binding site residues from two EncFtnsH chains are shown in green and blue, while the PmFtn is shown in orange. FIG +0 4 Fe2+ chemical Fe2+ in the FOC is shown as orange spheres and Ca2+ in EncFtnsH is shown as a grey sphere. FIG +12 15 FOC site Fe2+ in the FOC is shown as orange spheres and Ca2+ in EncFtnsH is shown as a grey sphere. FIG +47 51 Ca2+ chemical Fe2+ in the FOC is shown as orange spheres and Ca2+ in EncFtnsH is shown as a grey sphere. FIG +55 63 EncFtnsH protein Fe2+ in the FOC is shown as orange spheres and Ca2+ in EncFtnsH is shown as a grey sphere. FIG +34 40 EncFtn protein The two-fold symmetry axis of the EncFtn FOC is shown with a grey arrow (B) Cross-section surface view of quaternary structure of EncFtnsH and PmFtn as aligned in (A) (dashed black box). FIG +41 44 FOC site The two-fold symmetry axis of the EncFtn FOC is shown with a grey arrow (B) Cross-section surface view of quaternary structure of EncFtnsH and PmFtn as aligned in (A) (dashed black box). FIG +130 138 EncFtnsH protein The two-fold symmetry axis of the EncFtn FOC is shown with a grey arrow (B) Cross-section surface view of quaternary structure of EncFtnsH and PmFtn as aligned in (A) (dashed black box). FIG +143 148 PmFtn protein The two-fold symmetry axis of the EncFtn FOC is shown with a grey arrow (B) Cross-section surface view of quaternary structure of EncFtnsH and PmFtn as aligned in (A) (dashed black box). FIG +4 19 central channel site The central channel of EncFtnsH is spatially equivalent to the outer surface of ferritin and its outer surface corresponds to the mineralization surface within ferritin. FIG +23 31 EncFtnsH protein The central channel of EncFtnsH is spatially equivalent to the outer surface of ferritin and its outer surface corresponds to the mineralization surface within ferritin. FIG +80 88 ferritin protein_type The central channel of EncFtnsH is spatially equivalent to the outer surface of ferritin and its outer surface corresponds to the mineralization surface within ferritin. FIG +130 152 mineralization surface site The central channel of EncFtnsH is spatially equivalent to the outer surface of ferritin and its outer surface corresponds to the mineralization surface within ferritin. FIG +160 168 ferritin protein_type The central channel of EncFtnsH is spatially equivalent to the outer surface of ferritin and its outer surface corresponds to the mineralization surface within ferritin. FIG +0 10 Comparison experimental_method Comparison of the symmetric metal ion binding site of EncFtnsH and the ferritin FOC. FIG +28 50 metal ion binding site site Comparison of the symmetric metal ion binding site of EncFtnsH and the ferritin FOC. FIG +54 62 EncFtnsH protein Comparison of the symmetric metal ion binding site of EncFtnsH and the ferritin FOC. FIG +71 79 ferritin protein_type Comparison of the symmetric metal ion binding site of EncFtnsH and the ferritin FOC. FIG +80 83 FOC site Comparison of the symmetric metal ion binding site of EncFtnsH and the ferritin FOC. FIG +4 24 Structural alignment experimental_method (A) Structural alignment of the FOC residues in a dimer of EncFtnsH (green/blue) with a monomer of Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries ferritin (PmFtn) (PDBID: 4ITW) (orange). FIG +32 35 FOC site (A) Structural alignment of the FOC residues in a dimer of EncFtnsH (green/blue) with a monomer of Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries ferritin (PmFtn) (PDBID: 4ITW) (orange). FIG +50 55 dimer oligomeric_state (A) Structural alignment of the FOC residues in a dimer of EncFtnsH (green/blue) with a monomer of Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries ferritin (PmFtn) (PDBID: 4ITW) (orange). FIG +59 67 EncFtnsH protein (A) Structural alignment of the FOC residues in a dimer of EncFtnsH (green/blue) with a monomer of Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries ferritin (PmFtn) (PDBID: 4ITW) (orange). FIG +88 95 monomer oligomeric_state (A) Structural alignment of the FOC residues in a dimer of EncFtnsH (green/blue) with a monomer of Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries ferritin (PmFtn) (PDBID: 4ITW) (orange). FIG +99 127 Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries species (A) Structural alignment of the FOC residues in a dimer of EncFtnsH (green/blue) with a monomer of Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries ferritin (PmFtn) (PDBID: 4ITW) (orange). FIG +128 136 ferritin protein (A) Structural alignment of the FOC residues in a dimer of EncFtnsH (green/blue) with a monomer of Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries ferritin (PmFtn) (PDBID: 4ITW) (orange). FIG +138 143 PmFtn protein (A) Structural alignment of the FOC residues in a dimer of EncFtnsH (green/blue) with a monomer of Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries ferritin (PmFtn) (PDBID: 4ITW) (orange). FIG +0 4 Iron chemical Iron ions are shown as orange spheres and a single calcium ion as a grey sphere. FIG +51 58 calcium chemical Iron ions are shown as orange spheres and a single calcium ion as a grey sphere. FIG +20 23 FOC site Residues within the FOC are conserved between EncFtn and ferritin PmFtn, with the exception of residues in the position equivalent to H65’ in the second subunit in the dimer (blue). FIG +28 37 conserved protein_state Residues within the FOC are conserved between EncFtn and ferritin PmFtn, with the exception of residues in the position equivalent to H65’ in the second subunit in the dimer (blue). FIG +46 52 EncFtn protein Residues within the FOC are conserved between EncFtn and ferritin PmFtn, with the exception of residues in the position equivalent to H65’ in the second subunit in the dimer (blue). FIG +57 65 ferritin protein_type Residues within the FOC are conserved between EncFtn and ferritin PmFtn, with the exception of residues in the position equivalent to H65’ in the second subunit in the dimer (blue). FIG +66 71 PmFtn protein Residues within the FOC are conserved between EncFtn and ferritin PmFtn, with the exception of residues in the position equivalent to H65’ in the second subunit in the dimer (blue). FIG +134 137 H65 residue_name_number Residues within the FOC are conserved between EncFtn and ferritin PmFtn, with the exception of residues in the position equivalent to H65’ in the second subunit in the dimer (blue). FIG +153 160 subunit oligomeric_state Residues within the FOC are conserved between EncFtn and ferritin PmFtn, with the exception of residues in the position equivalent to H65’ in the second subunit in the dimer (blue). FIG +168 173 dimer oligomeric_state Residues within the FOC are conserved between EncFtn and ferritin PmFtn, with the exception of residues in the position equivalent to H65’ in the second subunit in the dimer (blue). FIG +12 18 EncFtn protein The site in EncFtn with bound calcium is not present in other family members. FIG +24 29 bound protein_state The site in EncFtn with bound calcium is not present in other family members. FIG +30 37 calcium chemical The site in EncFtn with bound calcium is not present in other family members. FIG +27 34 aligned experimental_method (B) Secondary structure of aligned dimeric EncFtnsH and monomeric ferritin highlighting the conserved four-helix bundle. FIG +35 42 dimeric oligomeric_state (B) Secondary structure of aligned dimeric EncFtnsH and monomeric ferritin highlighting the conserved four-helix bundle. FIG +43 51 EncFtnsH protein (B) Secondary structure of aligned dimeric EncFtnsH and monomeric ferritin highlighting the conserved four-helix bundle. FIG +56 65 monomeric oligomeric_state (B) Secondary structure of aligned dimeric EncFtnsH and monomeric ferritin highlighting the conserved four-helix bundle. FIG +66 74 ferritin protein_type (B) Secondary structure of aligned dimeric EncFtnsH and monomeric ferritin highlighting the conserved four-helix bundle. FIG +92 101 conserved protein_state (B) Secondary structure of aligned dimeric EncFtnsH and monomeric ferritin highlighting the conserved four-helix bundle. FIG +102 119 four-helix bundle structure_element (B) Secondary structure of aligned dimeric EncFtnsH and monomeric ferritin highlighting the conserved four-helix bundle. FIG +0 8 EncFtnsH protein EncFtnsH monomers are shown in green and blue and aligned PmFtn monomer in orange as in A. (C) Cartoon of secondary structure elements in EncFtn dimer and ferritin. FIG +9 17 monomers oligomeric_state EncFtnsH monomers are shown in green and blue and aligned PmFtn monomer in orange as in A. (C) Cartoon of secondary structure elements in EncFtn dimer and ferritin. FIG +50 57 aligned experimental_method EncFtnsH monomers are shown in green and blue and aligned PmFtn monomer in orange as in A. (C) Cartoon of secondary structure elements in EncFtn dimer and ferritin. FIG +58 63 PmFtn protein EncFtnsH monomers are shown in green and blue and aligned PmFtn monomer in orange as in A. (C) Cartoon of secondary structure elements in EncFtn dimer and ferritin. FIG +64 71 monomer oligomeric_state EncFtnsH monomers are shown in green and blue and aligned PmFtn monomer in orange as in A. (C) Cartoon of secondary structure elements in EncFtn dimer and ferritin. FIG +138 144 EncFtn protein EncFtnsH monomers are shown in green and blue and aligned PmFtn monomer in orange as in A. (C) Cartoon of secondary structure elements in EncFtn dimer and ferritin. FIG +145 150 dimer oligomeric_state EncFtnsH monomers are shown in green and blue and aligned PmFtn monomer in orange as in A. (C) Cartoon of secondary structure elements in EncFtn dimer and ferritin. FIG +155 163 ferritin protein_type EncFtnsH monomers are shown in green and blue and aligned PmFtn monomer in orange as in A. (C) Cartoon of secondary structure elements in EncFtn dimer and ferritin. FIG +7 12 dimer oligomeric_state In the dimer of EncFtn that forms the FOC, the C-terminus of the first monomer (green) and N-terminus of the second monomer (blue) correspond to the position of the long linker between α2 and α3 in ferritin PmFtn. FIG +16 22 EncFtn protein In the dimer of EncFtn that forms the FOC, the C-terminus of the first monomer (green) and N-terminus of the second monomer (blue) correspond to the position of the long linker between α2 and α3 in ferritin PmFtn. FIG +38 41 FOC site In the dimer of EncFtn that forms the FOC, the C-terminus of the first monomer (green) and N-terminus of the second monomer (blue) correspond to the position of the long linker between α2 and α3 in ferritin PmFtn. FIG +71 78 monomer oligomeric_state In the dimer of EncFtn that forms the FOC, the C-terminus of the first monomer (green) and N-terminus of the second monomer (blue) correspond to the position of the long linker between α2 and α3 in ferritin PmFtn. FIG +116 123 monomer oligomeric_state In the dimer of EncFtn that forms the FOC, the C-terminus of the first monomer (green) and N-terminus of the second monomer (blue) correspond to the position of the long linker between α2 and α3 in ferritin PmFtn. FIG +165 176 long linker structure_element In the dimer of EncFtn that forms the FOC, the C-terminus of the first monomer (green) and N-terminus of the second monomer (blue) correspond to the position of the long linker between α2 and α3 in ferritin PmFtn. FIG +185 187 α2 structure_element In the dimer of EncFtn that forms the FOC, the C-terminus of the first monomer (green) and N-terminus of the second monomer (blue) correspond to the position of the long linker between α2 and α3 in ferritin PmFtn. FIG +192 194 α3 structure_element In the dimer of EncFtn that forms the FOC, the C-terminus of the first monomer (green) and N-terminus of the second monomer (blue) correspond to the position of the long linker between α2 and α3 in ferritin PmFtn. FIG +198 206 ferritin protein_type In the dimer of EncFtn that forms the FOC, the C-terminus of the first monomer (green) and N-terminus of the second monomer (blue) correspond to the position of the long linker between α2 and α3 in ferritin PmFtn. FIG +207 212 PmFtn protein In the dimer of EncFtn that forms the FOC, the C-terminus of the first monomer (green) and N-terminus of the second monomer (blue) correspond to the position of the long linker between α2 and α3 in ferritin PmFtn. FIG +0 20 Structural alignment experimental_method Structural alignment of the di-iron binding site of EncFtnsH to the FOC of Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries ferritin (PmFtn, PDB ID: 4ITW) reveals a striking similarity between the metal binding sites of EncFtnsH and the classical ferritins  (Figure 6A). RESULTS +28 48 di-iron binding site site Structural alignment of the di-iron binding site of EncFtnsH to the FOC of Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries ferritin (PmFtn, PDB ID: 4ITW) reveals a striking similarity between the metal binding sites of EncFtnsH and the classical ferritins  (Figure 6A). RESULTS +52 60 EncFtnsH protein Structural alignment of the di-iron binding site of EncFtnsH to the FOC of Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries ferritin (PmFtn, PDB ID: 4ITW) reveals a striking similarity between the metal binding sites of EncFtnsH and the classical ferritins  (Figure 6A). RESULTS +68 71 FOC site Structural alignment of the di-iron binding site of EncFtnsH to the FOC of Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries ferritin (PmFtn, PDB ID: 4ITW) reveals a striking similarity between the metal binding sites of EncFtnsH and the classical ferritins  (Figure 6A). RESULTS +75 103 Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries species Structural alignment of the di-iron binding site of EncFtnsH to the FOC of Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries ferritin (PmFtn, PDB ID: 4ITW) reveals a striking similarity between the metal binding sites of EncFtnsH and the classical ferritins  (Figure 6A). RESULTS +104 112 ferritin protein_type Structural alignment of the di-iron binding site of EncFtnsH to the FOC of Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries ferritin (PmFtn, PDB ID: 4ITW) reveals a striking similarity between the metal binding sites of EncFtnsH and the classical ferritins  (Figure 6A). RESULTS +114 119 PmFtn protein Structural alignment of the di-iron binding site of EncFtnsH to the FOC of Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries ferritin (PmFtn, PDB ID: 4ITW) reveals a striking similarity between the metal binding sites of EncFtnsH and the classical ferritins  (Figure 6A). RESULTS +177 196 metal binding sites site Structural alignment of the di-iron binding site of EncFtnsH to the FOC of Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries ferritin (PmFtn, PDB ID: 4ITW) reveals a striking similarity between the metal binding sites of EncFtnsH and the classical ferritins  (Figure 6A). RESULTS +200 208 EncFtnsH protein Structural alignment of the di-iron binding site of EncFtnsH to the FOC of Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries ferritin (PmFtn, PDB ID: 4ITW) reveals a striking similarity between the metal binding sites of EncFtnsH and the classical ferritins  (Figure 6A). RESULTS +217 226 classical protein_state Structural alignment of the di-iron binding site of EncFtnsH to the FOC of Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries ferritin (PmFtn, PDB ID: 4ITW) reveals a striking similarity between the metal binding sites of EncFtnsH and the classical ferritins  (Figure 6A). RESULTS +227 236 ferritins protein_type Structural alignment of the di-iron binding site of EncFtnsH to the FOC of Pseudo-nitzschia multiseries ferritin (PmFtn, PDB ID: 4ITW) reveals a striking similarity between the metal binding sites of EncFtnsH and the classical ferritins  (Figure 6A). RESULTS +4 16 di-iron site site The di-iron site of EncFtnsH is by necessity symmetrical, as it is formed through a dimer interface, while the FOC of ferritin does not have these constraints and varies in different species at a position equivalent to His65 of the second EncFtn monomer in the FOC interface (His65’) (Figure 6A). RESULTS +20 28 EncFtnsH protein The di-iron site of EncFtnsH is by necessity symmetrical, as it is formed through a dimer interface, while the FOC of ferritin does not have these constraints and varies in different species at a position equivalent to His65 of the second EncFtn monomer in the FOC interface (His65’) (Figure 6A). RESULTS +84 99 dimer interface site The di-iron site of EncFtnsH is by necessity symmetrical, as it is formed through a dimer interface, while the FOC of ferritin does not have these constraints and varies in different species at a position equivalent to His65 of the second EncFtn monomer in the FOC interface (His65’) (Figure 6A). RESULTS +111 114 FOC site The di-iron site of EncFtnsH is by necessity symmetrical, as it is formed through a dimer interface, while the FOC of ferritin does not have these constraints and varies in different species at a position equivalent to His65 of the second EncFtn monomer in the FOC interface (His65’) (Figure 6A). RESULTS +118 126 ferritin protein_type The di-iron site of EncFtnsH is by necessity symmetrical, as it is formed through a dimer interface, while the FOC of ferritin does not have these constraints and varies in different species at a position equivalent to His65 of the second EncFtn monomer in the FOC interface (His65’) (Figure 6A). RESULTS +219 224 His65 residue_name_number The di-iron site of EncFtnsH is by necessity symmetrical, as it is formed through a dimer interface, while the FOC of ferritin does not have these constraints and varies in different species at a position equivalent to His65 of the second EncFtn monomer in the FOC interface (His65’) (Figure 6A). RESULTS +239 245 EncFtn protein The di-iron site of EncFtnsH is by necessity symmetrical, as it is formed through a dimer interface, while the FOC of ferritin does not have these constraints and varies in different species at a position equivalent to His65 of the second EncFtn monomer in the FOC interface (His65’) (Figure 6A). RESULTS +246 253 monomer oligomeric_state The di-iron site of EncFtnsH is by necessity symmetrical, as it is formed through a dimer interface, while the FOC of ferritin does not have these constraints and varies in different species at a position equivalent to His65 of the second EncFtn monomer in the FOC interface (His65’) (Figure 6A). RESULTS +261 274 FOC interface site The di-iron site of EncFtnsH is by necessity symmetrical, as it is formed through a dimer interface, while the FOC of ferritin does not have these constraints and varies in different species at a position equivalent to His65 of the second EncFtn monomer in the FOC interface (His65’) (Figure 6A). RESULTS +276 281 His65 residue_name_number The di-iron site of EncFtnsH is by necessity symmetrical, as it is formed through a dimer interface, while the FOC of ferritin does not have these constraints and varies in different species at a position equivalent to His65 of the second EncFtn monomer in the FOC interface (His65’) (Figure 6A). RESULTS +0 26 Structural superimposition experimental_method Structural superimposition of the FOCs of ferritin and EncFtn brings the four-helix bundle of the ferritin fold into close alignment with the EncFtn dimer, showing that the two families of proteins have essentially the same architecture around the di-iron center (Figure 6B). RESULTS +34 38 FOCs site Structural superimposition of the FOCs of ferritin and EncFtn brings the four-helix bundle of the ferritin fold into close alignment with the EncFtn dimer, showing that the two families of proteins have essentially the same architecture around the di-iron center (Figure 6B). RESULTS +42 50 ferritin protein_type Structural superimposition of the FOCs of ferritin and EncFtn brings the four-helix bundle of the ferritin fold into close alignment with the EncFtn dimer, showing that the two families of proteins have essentially the same architecture around the di-iron center (Figure 6B). RESULTS +55 61 EncFtn protein Structural superimposition of the FOCs of ferritin and EncFtn brings the four-helix bundle of the ferritin fold into close alignment with the EncFtn dimer, showing that the two families of proteins have essentially the same architecture around the di-iron center (Figure 6B). RESULTS +73 90 four-helix bundle structure_element Structural superimposition of the FOCs of ferritin and EncFtn brings the four-helix bundle of the ferritin fold into close alignment with the EncFtn dimer, showing that the two families of proteins have essentially the same architecture around the di-iron center (Figure 6B). RESULTS +98 106 ferritin protein_type Structural superimposition of the FOCs of ferritin and EncFtn brings the four-helix bundle of the ferritin fold into close alignment with the EncFtn dimer, showing that the two families of proteins have essentially the same architecture around the di-iron center (Figure 6B). RESULTS +142 148 EncFtn protein Structural superimposition of the FOCs of ferritin and EncFtn brings the four-helix bundle of the ferritin fold into close alignment with the EncFtn dimer, showing that the two families of proteins have essentially the same architecture around the di-iron center (Figure 6B). RESULTS +149 154 dimer oligomeric_state Structural superimposition of the FOCs of ferritin and EncFtn brings the four-helix bundle of the ferritin fold into close alignment with the EncFtn dimer, showing that the two families of proteins have essentially the same architecture around the di-iron center (Figure 6B). RESULTS +248 262 di-iron center site Structural superimposition of the FOCs of ferritin and EncFtn brings the four-helix bundle of the ferritin fold into close alignment with the EncFtn dimer, showing that the two families of proteins have essentially the same architecture around the di-iron center (Figure 6B). RESULTS +4 10 linker structure_element The linker connecting helices 2 and 3 of ferritin is congruent with the start of the C-terminal helix of one EncFtn monomer and the N-terminal 310 helix of the second monomer (Figure 6C). RESULTS +22 37 helices 2 and 3 structure_element The linker connecting helices 2 and 3 of ferritin is congruent with the start of the C-terminal helix of one EncFtn monomer and the N-terminal 310 helix of the second monomer (Figure 6C). RESULTS +41 49 ferritin protein_type The linker connecting helices 2 and 3 of ferritin is congruent with the start of the C-terminal helix of one EncFtn monomer and the N-terminal 310 helix of the second monomer (Figure 6C). RESULTS +96 101 helix structure_element The linker connecting helices 2 and 3 of ferritin is congruent with the start of the C-terminal helix of one EncFtn monomer and the N-terminal 310 helix of the second monomer (Figure 6C). RESULTS +109 115 EncFtn protein The linker connecting helices 2 and 3 of ferritin is congruent with the start of the C-terminal helix of one EncFtn monomer and the N-terminal 310 helix of the second monomer (Figure 6C). RESULTS +116 123 monomer oligomeric_state The linker connecting helices 2 and 3 of ferritin is congruent with the start of the C-terminal helix of one EncFtn monomer and the N-terminal 310 helix of the second monomer (Figure 6C). RESULTS +143 152 310 helix structure_element The linker connecting helices 2 and 3 of ferritin is congruent with the start of the C-terminal helix of one EncFtn monomer and the N-terminal 310 helix of the second monomer (Figure 6C). RESULTS +167 174 monomer oligomeric_state The linker connecting helices 2 and 3 of ferritin is congruent with the start of the C-terminal helix of one EncFtn monomer and the N-terminal 310 helix of the second monomer (Figure 6C). RESULTS +0 17 Mass spectrometry experimental_method Mass spectrometry of the EncFtn assembly RESULTS +25 31 EncFtn protein Mass spectrometry of the EncFtn assembly RESULTS +0 12 Native IM-MS experimental_method Native IM-MS analysis of the apo-EncFtnsH monomer. FIG +29 32 apo protein_state Native IM-MS analysis of the apo-EncFtnsH monomer. FIG +33 41 EncFtnsH protein Native IM-MS analysis of the apo-EncFtnsH monomer. FIG +42 49 monomer oligomeric_state Native IM-MS analysis of the apo-EncFtnsH monomer. FIG +4 17 Mass spectrum evidence (A) Mass spectrum of apo-EncFtnsH acquired from 100 mM ammonium acetate pH 8.0 under native MS conditions. FIG +21 24 apo protein_state (A) Mass spectrum of apo-EncFtnsH acquired from 100 mM ammonium acetate pH 8.0 under native MS conditions. FIG +25 33 EncFtnsH protein (A) Mass spectrum of apo-EncFtnsH acquired from 100 mM ammonium acetate pH 8.0 under native MS conditions. FIG +85 94 native MS experimental_method (A) Mass spectrum of apo-EncFtnsH acquired from 100 mM ammonium acetate pH 8.0 under native MS conditions. FIG +4 16 charge state evidence The charge state distribution observed is bimodal, with peaks corresponding to the 6+ to 15+ charge states of apo-monomer EncFtnsH (neutral average mass 13,194.3 Da). (B) The arrival time distributions (ion mobility data) of all ions in the apo-EncFtnsH charge state distribution displayed as a greyscale heat map (linear intensity scale). (B) Right, the arrival time distribution of the 6+ (orange) and 7+ (green) charge state (dashed colored‐box) has been extracted and plotted; The arrival time distributions for these ion is shown (ms), along with the calibrated collision cross section, Ω (nm2). (C) The collision cross section of a single monomer unit from the crystal structure of the Fe-loaded EncFtnsH decamer was calculated to be 15.8 nm2 using IMPACT v. 0.9.1. FIG +56 61 peaks evidence The charge state distribution observed is bimodal, with peaks corresponding to the 6+ to 15+ charge states of apo-monomer EncFtnsH (neutral average mass 13,194.3 Da). (B) The arrival time distributions (ion mobility data) of all ions in the apo-EncFtnsH charge state distribution displayed as a greyscale heat map (linear intensity scale). (B) Right, the arrival time distribution of the 6+ (orange) and 7+ (green) charge state (dashed colored‐box) has been extracted and plotted; The arrival time distributions for these ion is shown (ms), along with the calibrated collision cross section, Ω (nm2). (C) The collision cross section of a single monomer unit from the crystal structure of the Fe-loaded EncFtnsH decamer was calculated to be 15.8 nm2 using IMPACT v. 0.9.1. FIG +93 106 charge states evidence The charge state distribution observed is bimodal, with peaks corresponding to the 6+ to 15+ charge states of apo-monomer EncFtnsH (neutral average mass 13,194.3 Da). (B) The arrival time distributions (ion mobility data) of all ions in the apo-EncFtnsH charge state distribution displayed as a greyscale heat map (linear intensity scale). (B) Right, the arrival time distribution of the 6+ (orange) and 7+ (green) charge state (dashed colored‐box) has been extracted and plotted; The arrival time distributions for these ion is shown (ms), along with the calibrated collision cross section, Ω (nm2). (C) The collision cross section of a single monomer unit from the crystal structure of the Fe-loaded EncFtnsH decamer was calculated to be 15.8 nm2 using IMPACT v. 0.9.1. FIG +110 113 apo protein_state The charge state distribution observed is bimodal, with peaks corresponding to the 6+ to 15+ charge states of apo-monomer EncFtnsH (neutral average mass 13,194.3 Da). (B) The arrival time distributions (ion mobility data) of all ions in the apo-EncFtnsH charge state distribution displayed as a greyscale heat map (linear intensity scale). (B) Right, the arrival time distribution of the 6+ (orange) and 7+ (green) charge state (dashed colored‐box) has been extracted and plotted; The arrival time distributions for these ion is shown (ms), along with the calibrated collision cross section, Ω (nm2). (C) The collision cross section of a single monomer unit from the crystal structure of the Fe-loaded EncFtnsH decamer was calculated to be 15.8 nm2 using IMPACT v. 0.9.1. FIG +114 121 monomer oligomeric_state The charge state distribution observed is bimodal, with peaks corresponding to the 6+ to 15+ charge states of apo-monomer EncFtnsH (neutral average mass 13,194.3 Da). (B) The arrival time distributions (ion mobility data) of all ions in the apo-EncFtnsH charge state distribution displayed as a greyscale heat map (linear intensity scale). (B) Right, the arrival time distribution of the 6+ (orange) and 7+ (green) charge state (dashed colored‐box) has been extracted and plotted; The arrival time distributions for these ion is shown (ms), along with the calibrated collision cross section, Ω (nm2). (C) The collision cross section of a single monomer unit from the crystal structure of the Fe-loaded EncFtnsH decamer was calculated to be 15.8 nm2 using IMPACT v. 0.9.1. FIG +122 130 EncFtnsH protein The charge state distribution observed is bimodal, with peaks corresponding to the 6+ to 15+ charge states of apo-monomer EncFtnsH (neutral average mass 13,194.3 Da). (B) The arrival time distributions (ion mobility data) of all ions in the apo-EncFtnsH charge state distribution displayed as a greyscale heat map (linear intensity scale). (B) Right, the arrival time distribution of the 6+ (orange) and 7+ (green) charge state (dashed colored‐box) has been extracted and plotted; The arrival time distributions for these ion is shown (ms), along with the calibrated collision cross section, Ω (nm2). (C) The collision cross section of a single monomer unit from the crystal structure of the Fe-loaded EncFtnsH decamer was calculated to be 15.8 nm2 using IMPACT v. 0.9.1. FIG +175 201 arrival time distributions evidence The charge state distribution observed is bimodal, with peaks corresponding to the 6+ to 15+ charge states of apo-monomer EncFtnsH (neutral average mass 13,194.3 Da). (B) The arrival time distributions (ion mobility data) of all ions in the apo-EncFtnsH charge state distribution displayed as a greyscale heat map (linear intensity scale). (B) Right, the arrival time distribution of the 6+ (orange) and 7+ (green) charge state (dashed colored‐box) has been extracted and plotted; The arrival time distributions for these ion is shown (ms), along with the calibrated collision cross section, Ω (nm2). (C) The collision cross section of a single monomer unit from the crystal structure of the Fe-loaded EncFtnsH decamer was calculated to be 15.8 nm2 using IMPACT v. 0.9.1. FIG +203 220 ion mobility data evidence The charge state distribution observed is bimodal, with peaks corresponding to the 6+ to 15+ charge states of apo-monomer EncFtnsH (neutral average mass 13,194.3 Da). (B) The arrival time distributions (ion mobility data) of all ions in the apo-EncFtnsH charge state distribution displayed as a greyscale heat map (linear intensity scale). (B) Right, the arrival time distribution of the 6+ (orange) and 7+ (green) charge state (dashed colored‐box) has been extracted and plotted; The arrival time distributions for these ion is shown (ms), along with the calibrated collision cross section, Ω (nm2). (C) The collision cross section of a single monomer unit from the crystal structure of the Fe-loaded EncFtnsH decamer was calculated to be 15.8 nm2 using IMPACT v. 0.9.1. FIG +241 244 apo protein_state The charge state distribution observed is bimodal, with peaks corresponding to the 6+ to 15+ charge states of apo-monomer EncFtnsH (neutral average mass 13,194.3 Da). (B) The arrival time distributions (ion mobility data) of all ions in the apo-EncFtnsH charge state distribution displayed as a greyscale heat map (linear intensity scale). (B) Right, the arrival time distribution of the 6+ (orange) and 7+ (green) charge state (dashed colored‐box) has been extracted and plotted; The arrival time distributions for these ion is shown (ms), along with the calibrated collision cross section, Ω (nm2). (C) The collision cross section of a single monomer unit from the crystal structure of the Fe-loaded EncFtnsH decamer was calculated to be 15.8 nm2 using IMPACT v. 0.9.1. FIG +245 253 EncFtnsH protein The charge state distribution observed is bimodal, with peaks corresponding to the 6+ to 15+ charge states of apo-monomer EncFtnsH (neutral average mass 13,194.3 Da). (B) The arrival time distributions (ion mobility data) of all ions in the apo-EncFtnsH charge state distribution displayed as a greyscale heat map (linear intensity scale). (B) Right, the arrival time distribution of the 6+ (orange) and 7+ (green) charge state (dashed colored‐box) has been extracted and plotted; The arrival time distributions for these ion is shown (ms), along with the calibrated collision cross section, Ω (nm2). (C) The collision cross section of a single monomer unit from the crystal structure of the Fe-loaded EncFtnsH decamer was calculated to be 15.8 nm2 using IMPACT v. 0.9.1. FIG +254 266 charge state evidence The charge state distribution observed is bimodal, with peaks corresponding to the 6+ to 15+ charge states of apo-monomer EncFtnsH (neutral average mass 13,194.3 Da). (B) The arrival time distributions (ion mobility data) of all ions in the apo-EncFtnsH charge state distribution displayed as a greyscale heat map (linear intensity scale). (B) Right, the arrival time distribution of the 6+ (orange) and 7+ (green) charge state (dashed colored‐box) has been extracted and plotted; The arrival time distributions for these ion is shown (ms), along with the calibrated collision cross section, Ω (nm2). (C) The collision cross section of a single monomer unit from the crystal structure of the Fe-loaded EncFtnsH decamer was calculated to be 15.8 nm2 using IMPACT v. 0.9.1. FIG +355 380 arrival time distribution evidence The charge state distribution observed is bimodal, with peaks corresponding to the 6+ to 15+ charge states of apo-monomer EncFtnsH (neutral average mass 13,194.3 Da). (B) The arrival time distributions (ion mobility data) of all ions in the apo-EncFtnsH charge state distribution displayed as a greyscale heat map (linear intensity scale). (B) Right, the arrival time distribution of the 6+ (orange) and 7+ (green) charge state (dashed colored‐box) has been extracted and plotted; The arrival time distributions for these ion is shown (ms), along with the calibrated collision cross section, Ω (nm2). (C) The collision cross section of a single monomer unit from the crystal structure of the Fe-loaded EncFtnsH decamer was calculated to be 15.8 nm2 using IMPACT v. 0.9.1. FIG +415 427 charge state evidence The charge state distribution observed is bimodal, with peaks corresponding to the 6+ to 15+ charge states of apo-monomer EncFtnsH (neutral average mass 13,194.3 Da). (B) The arrival time distributions (ion mobility data) of all ions in the apo-EncFtnsH charge state distribution displayed as a greyscale heat map (linear intensity scale). (B) Right, the arrival time distribution of the 6+ (orange) and 7+ (green) charge state (dashed colored‐box) has been extracted and plotted; The arrival time distributions for these ion is shown (ms), along with the calibrated collision cross section, Ω (nm2). (C) The collision cross section of a single monomer unit from the crystal structure of the Fe-loaded EncFtnsH decamer was calculated to be 15.8 nm2 using IMPACT v. 0.9.1. FIG +485 511 arrival time distributions evidence The charge state distribution observed is bimodal, with peaks corresponding to the 6+ to 15+ charge states of apo-monomer EncFtnsH (neutral average mass 13,194.3 Da). (B) The arrival time distributions (ion mobility data) of all ions in the apo-EncFtnsH charge state distribution displayed as a greyscale heat map (linear intensity scale). (B) Right, the arrival time distribution of the 6+ (orange) and 7+ (green) charge state (dashed colored‐box) has been extracted and plotted; The arrival time distributions for these ion is shown (ms), along with the calibrated collision cross section, Ω (nm2). (C) The collision cross section of a single monomer unit from the crystal structure of the Fe-loaded EncFtnsH decamer was calculated to be 15.8 nm2 using IMPACT v. 0.9.1. FIG +567 590 collision cross section evidence The charge state distribution observed is bimodal, with peaks corresponding to the 6+ to 15+ charge states of apo-monomer EncFtnsH (neutral average mass 13,194.3 Da). (B) The arrival time distributions (ion mobility data) of all ions in the apo-EncFtnsH charge state distribution displayed as a greyscale heat map (linear intensity scale). (B) Right, the arrival time distribution of the 6+ (orange) and 7+ (green) charge state (dashed colored‐box) has been extracted and plotted; The arrival time distributions for these ion is shown (ms), along with the calibrated collision cross section, Ω (nm2). (C) The collision cross section of a single monomer unit from the crystal structure of the Fe-loaded EncFtnsH decamer was calculated to be 15.8 nm2 using IMPACT v. 0.9.1. FIG +592 593 Ω evidence The charge state distribution observed is bimodal, with peaks corresponding to the 6+ to 15+ charge states of apo-monomer EncFtnsH (neutral average mass 13,194.3 Da). (B) The arrival time distributions (ion mobility data) of all ions in the apo-EncFtnsH charge state distribution displayed as a greyscale heat map (linear intensity scale). (B) Right, the arrival time distribution of the 6+ (orange) and 7+ (green) charge state (dashed colored‐box) has been extracted and plotted; The arrival time distributions for these ion is shown (ms), along with the calibrated collision cross section, Ω (nm2). (C) The collision cross section of a single monomer unit from the crystal structure of the Fe-loaded EncFtnsH decamer was calculated to be 15.8 nm2 using IMPACT v. 0.9.1. FIG +609 632 collision cross section evidence The charge state distribution observed is bimodal, with peaks corresponding to the 6+ to 15+ charge states of apo-monomer EncFtnsH (neutral average mass 13,194.3 Da). (B) The arrival time distributions (ion mobility data) of all ions in the apo-EncFtnsH charge state distribution displayed as a greyscale heat map (linear intensity scale). (B) Right, the arrival time distribution of the 6+ (orange) and 7+ (green) charge state (dashed colored‐box) has been extracted and plotted; The arrival time distributions for these ion is shown (ms), along with the calibrated collision cross section, Ω (nm2). (C) The collision cross section of a single monomer unit from the crystal structure of the Fe-loaded EncFtnsH decamer was calculated to be 15.8 nm2 using IMPACT v. 0.9.1. FIG +645 652 monomer oligomeric_state The charge state distribution observed is bimodal, with peaks corresponding to the 6+ to 15+ charge states of apo-monomer EncFtnsH (neutral average mass 13,194.3 Da). (B) The arrival time distributions (ion mobility data) of all ions in the apo-EncFtnsH charge state distribution displayed as a greyscale heat map (linear intensity scale). (B) Right, the arrival time distribution of the 6+ (orange) and 7+ (green) charge state (dashed colored‐box) has been extracted and plotted; The arrival time distributions for these ion is shown (ms), along with the calibrated collision cross section, Ω (nm2). (C) The collision cross section of a single monomer unit from the crystal structure of the Fe-loaded EncFtnsH decamer was calculated to be 15.8 nm2 using IMPACT v. 0.9.1. FIG +667 684 crystal structure evidence The charge state distribution observed is bimodal, with peaks corresponding to the 6+ to 15+ charge states of apo-monomer EncFtnsH (neutral average mass 13,194.3 Da). (B) The arrival time distributions (ion mobility data) of all ions in the apo-EncFtnsH charge state distribution displayed as a greyscale heat map (linear intensity scale). (B) Right, the arrival time distribution of the 6+ (orange) and 7+ (green) charge state (dashed colored‐box) has been extracted and plotted; The arrival time distributions for these ion is shown (ms), along with the calibrated collision cross section, Ω (nm2). (C) The collision cross section of a single monomer unit from the crystal structure of the Fe-loaded EncFtnsH decamer was calculated to be 15.8 nm2 using IMPACT v. 0.9.1. FIG +692 701 Fe-loaded protein_state The charge state distribution observed is bimodal, with peaks corresponding to the 6+ to 15+ charge states of apo-monomer EncFtnsH (neutral average mass 13,194.3 Da). (B) The arrival time distributions (ion mobility data) of all ions in the apo-EncFtnsH charge state distribution displayed as a greyscale heat map (linear intensity scale). (B) Right, the arrival time distribution of the 6+ (orange) and 7+ (green) charge state (dashed colored‐box) has been extracted and plotted; The arrival time distributions for these ion is shown (ms), along with the calibrated collision cross section, Ω (nm2). (C) The collision cross section of a single monomer unit from the crystal structure of the Fe-loaded EncFtnsH decamer was calculated to be 15.8 nm2 using IMPACT v. 0.9.1. FIG +702 710 EncFtnsH protein The charge state distribution observed is bimodal, with peaks corresponding to the 6+ to 15+ charge states of apo-monomer EncFtnsH (neutral average mass 13,194.3 Da). (B) The arrival time distributions (ion mobility data) of all ions in the apo-EncFtnsH charge state distribution displayed as a greyscale heat map (linear intensity scale). (B) Right, the arrival time distribution of the 6+ (orange) and 7+ (green) charge state (dashed colored‐box) has been extracted and plotted; The arrival time distributions for these ion is shown (ms), along with the calibrated collision cross section, Ω (nm2). (C) The collision cross section of a single monomer unit from the crystal structure of the Fe-loaded EncFtnsH decamer was calculated to be 15.8 nm2 using IMPACT v. 0.9.1. FIG +711 718 decamer oligomeric_state The charge state distribution observed is bimodal, with peaks corresponding to the 6+ to 15+ charge states of apo-monomer EncFtnsH (neutral average mass 13,194.3 Da). (B) The arrival time distributions (ion mobility data) of all ions in the apo-EncFtnsH charge state distribution displayed as a greyscale heat map (linear intensity scale). (B) Right, the arrival time distribution of the 6+ (orange) and 7+ (green) charge state (dashed colored‐box) has been extracted and plotted; The arrival time distributions for these ion is shown (ms), along with the calibrated collision cross section, Ω (nm2). (C) The collision cross section of a single monomer unit from the crystal structure of the Fe-loaded EncFtnsH decamer was calculated to be 15.8 nm2 using IMPACT v. 0.9.1. FIG +22 35 charge states evidence The +8 to +15 protein charge states have observed CCS between 20–26 nm2, which is significantly higher than the calculated CCS for an EncFtnsH monomer taken from the decameric assembly crystal structure (15.8 nm2). FIG +50 53 CCS evidence The +8 to +15 protein charge states have observed CCS between 20–26 nm2, which is significantly higher than the calculated CCS for an EncFtnsH monomer taken from the decameric assembly crystal structure (15.8 nm2). FIG +123 126 CCS evidence The +8 to +15 protein charge states have observed CCS between 20–26 nm2, which is significantly higher than the calculated CCS for an EncFtnsH monomer taken from the decameric assembly crystal structure (15.8 nm2). FIG +134 142 EncFtnsH protein The +8 to +15 protein charge states have observed CCS between 20–26 nm2, which is significantly higher than the calculated CCS for an EncFtnsH monomer taken from the decameric assembly crystal structure (15.8 nm2). FIG +143 150 monomer oligomeric_state The +8 to +15 protein charge states have observed CCS between 20–26 nm2, which is significantly higher than the calculated CCS for an EncFtnsH monomer taken from the decameric assembly crystal structure (15.8 nm2). FIG +166 175 decameric oligomeric_state The +8 to +15 protein charge states have observed CCS between 20–26 nm2, which is significantly higher than the calculated CCS for an EncFtnsH monomer taken from the decameric assembly crystal structure (15.8 nm2). FIG +185 202 crystal structure evidence The +8 to +15 protein charge states have observed CCS between 20–26 nm2, which is significantly higher than the calculated CCS for an EncFtnsH monomer taken from the decameric assembly crystal structure (15.8 nm2). FIG +4 12 mobility evidence The mobility of the +7 charge state displays broad drift-time distribution with maxima consistent with CCS of 15.9 and 17.9 nm2. FIG +23 35 charge state evidence The mobility of the +7 charge state displays broad drift-time distribution with maxima consistent with CCS of 15.9 and 17.9 nm2. FIG +51 74 drift-time distribution evidence The mobility of the +7 charge state displays broad drift-time distribution with maxima consistent with CCS of 15.9 and 17.9 nm2. FIG +103 106 CCS evidence The mobility of the +7 charge state displays broad drift-time distribution with maxima consistent with CCS of 15.9 and 17.9 nm2. FIG +16 28 charge state evidence Finally, the 6+ charge state of EncFtnsH has mobility consistent with a CCS of 12.3 nm2, indicating a more compact/collapsed structure. FIG +32 40 EncFtnsH protein Finally, the 6+ charge state of EncFtnsH has mobility consistent with a CCS of 12.3 nm2, indicating a more compact/collapsed structure. FIG +45 53 mobility evidence Finally, the 6+ charge state of EncFtnsH has mobility consistent with a CCS of 12.3 nm2, indicating a more compact/collapsed structure. FIG +72 75 CCS evidence Finally, the 6+ charge state of EncFtnsH has mobility consistent with a CCS of 12.3 nm2, indicating a more compact/collapsed structure. FIG +107 114 compact protein_state Finally, the 6+ charge state of EncFtnsH has mobility consistent with a CCS of 12.3 nm2, indicating a more compact/collapsed structure. FIG +115 124 collapsed protein_state Finally, the 6+ charge state of EncFtnsH has mobility consistent with a CCS of 12.3 nm2, indicating a more compact/collapsed structure. FIG +32 35 apo protein_state It is clear from this data that apo-EncFtnsH exists in several gas phase conformations. FIG +36 44 EncFtnsH protein It is clear from this data that apo-EncFtnsH exists in several gas phase conformations. FIG +13 26 charge states evidence The range of charge states occupied by the protein (6+ to 15+) and the range of CCS in which the protein is observed (12.3 nm2 – 26 nm2) are both large. FIG +80 83 CCS evidence The range of charge states occupied by the protein (6+ to 15+) and the range of CCS in which the protein is observed (12.3 nm2 – 26 nm2) are both large. FIG +25 38 charge states evidence In addition, many of the charge states observed have higher charge than the theoretical maximal charge on spherical globular protein, as determined by the De La Mora relationship (ZR = 0.0778m; for the EncFtnsH monomer ZR = 8.9) Fernandez. FIG +116 124 globular protein_state In addition, many of the charge states observed have higher charge than the theoretical maximal charge on spherical globular protein, as determined by the De La Mora relationship (ZR = 0.0778m; for the EncFtnsH monomer ZR = 8.9) Fernandez. FIG +155 178 De La Mora relationship experimental_method In addition, many of the charge states observed have higher charge than the theoretical maximal charge on spherical globular protein, as determined by the De La Mora relationship (ZR = 0.0778m; for the EncFtnsH monomer ZR = 8.9) Fernandez. FIG +180 182 ZR evidence In addition, many of the charge states observed have higher charge than the theoretical maximal charge on spherical globular protein, as determined by the De La Mora relationship (ZR = 0.0778m; for the EncFtnsH monomer ZR = 8.9) Fernandez. FIG +202 210 EncFtnsH protein In addition, many of the charge states observed have higher charge than the theoretical maximal charge on spherical globular protein, as determined by the De La Mora relationship (ZR = 0.0778m; for the EncFtnsH monomer ZR = 8.9) Fernandez. FIG +211 218 monomer oligomeric_state In addition, many of the charge states observed have higher charge than the theoretical maximal charge on spherical globular protein, as determined by the De La Mora relationship (ZR = 0.0778m; for the EncFtnsH monomer ZR = 8.9) Fernandez. FIG +219 221 ZR evidence In addition, many of the charge states observed have higher charge than the theoretical maximal charge on spherical globular protein, as determined by the De La Mora relationship (ZR = 0.0778m; for the EncFtnsH monomer ZR = 8.9) Fernandez. FIG +72 82 disordered protein_state As described by Beveridge et al., all these factors are indicative of a disordered protein. FIG +29 33 holo protein_state Gas-phase disassembly of the holo-EncFtnsH decameric assembly. FIG +34 42 EncFtnsH protein Gas-phase disassembly of the holo-EncFtnsH decameric assembly. FIG +43 52 decameric oligomeric_state Gas-phase disassembly of the holo-EncFtnsH decameric assembly. FIG +11 23 charge state evidence The entire charge state distribution of the Fe-loaded holo- EncFtnsH assembly (green circles) was subject to collisional-induced dissociation (CID) by increasing the source cone voltage to 200 V and the trap voltage to 50 V. The resulting CID mass spectrum (A) revealed that dissociation of the holo- EncFtnsH decamer primarily occurred via ejection of a highly charged monomer (blue circles), leaving the ‘stripped’ complex (a 9mer; 118.7 kDa; yellow circles). FIG +44 53 Fe-loaded protein_state The entire charge state distribution of the Fe-loaded holo- EncFtnsH assembly (green circles) was subject to collisional-induced dissociation (CID) by increasing the source cone voltage to 200 V and the trap voltage to 50 V. The resulting CID mass spectrum (A) revealed that dissociation of the holo- EncFtnsH decamer primarily occurred via ejection of a highly charged monomer (blue circles), leaving the ‘stripped’ complex (a 9mer; 118.7 kDa; yellow circles). FIG +54 58 holo protein_state The entire charge state distribution of the Fe-loaded holo- EncFtnsH assembly (green circles) was subject to collisional-induced dissociation (CID) by increasing the source cone voltage to 200 V and the trap voltage to 50 V. The resulting CID mass spectrum (A) revealed that dissociation of the holo- EncFtnsH decamer primarily occurred via ejection of a highly charged monomer (blue circles), leaving the ‘stripped’ complex (a 9mer; 118.7 kDa; yellow circles). FIG +60 68 EncFtnsH protein The entire charge state distribution of the Fe-loaded holo- EncFtnsH assembly (green circles) was subject to collisional-induced dissociation (CID) by increasing the source cone voltage to 200 V and the trap voltage to 50 V. The resulting CID mass spectrum (A) revealed that dissociation of the holo- EncFtnsH decamer primarily occurred via ejection of a highly charged monomer (blue circles), leaving the ‘stripped’ complex (a 9mer; 118.7 kDa; yellow circles). FIG +109 141 collisional-induced dissociation experimental_method The entire charge state distribution of the Fe-loaded holo- EncFtnsH assembly (green circles) was subject to collisional-induced dissociation (CID) by increasing the source cone voltage to 200 V and the trap voltage to 50 V. The resulting CID mass spectrum (A) revealed that dissociation of the holo- EncFtnsH decamer primarily occurred via ejection of a highly charged monomer (blue circles), leaving the ‘stripped’ complex (a 9mer; 118.7 kDa; yellow circles). FIG +143 146 CID experimental_method The entire charge state distribution of the Fe-loaded holo- EncFtnsH assembly (green circles) was subject to collisional-induced dissociation (CID) by increasing the source cone voltage to 200 V and the trap voltage to 50 V. The resulting CID mass spectrum (A) revealed that dissociation of the holo- EncFtnsH decamer primarily occurred via ejection of a highly charged monomer (blue circles), leaving the ‘stripped’ complex (a 9mer; 118.7 kDa; yellow circles). FIG +239 242 CID experimental_method The entire charge state distribution of the Fe-loaded holo- EncFtnsH assembly (green circles) was subject to collisional-induced dissociation (CID) by increasing the source cone voltage to 200 V and the trap voltage to 50 V. The resulting CID mass spectrum (A) revealed that dissociation of the holo- EncFtnsH decamer primarily occurred via ejection of a highly charged monomer (blue circles), leaving the ‘stripped’ complex (a 9mer; 118.7 kDa; yellow circles). FIG +243 256 mass spectrum evidence The entire charge state distribution of the Fe-loaded holo- EncFtnsH assembly (green circles) was subject to collisional-induced dissociation (CID) by increasing the source cone voltage to 200 V and the trap voltage to 50 V. The resulting CID mass spectrum (A) revealed that dissociation of the holo- EncFtnsH decamer primarily occurred via ejection of a highly charged monomer (blue circles), leaving the ‘stripped’ complex (a 9mer; 118.7 kDa; yellow circles). FIG +295 299 holo protein_state The entire charge state distribution of the Fe-loaded holo- EncFtnsH assembly (green circles) was subject to collisional-induced dissociation (CID) by increasing the source cone voltage to 200 V and the trap voltage to 50 V. The resulting CID mass spectrum (A) revealed that dissociation of the holo- EncFtnsH decamer primarily occurred via ejection of a highly charged monomer (blue circles), leaving the ‘stripped’ complex (a 9mer; 118.7 kDa; yellow circles). FIG +301 309 EncFtnsH protein The entire charge state distribution of the Fe-loaded holo- EncFtnsH assembly (green circles) was subject to collisional-induced dissociation (CID) by increasing the source cone voltage to 200 V and the trap voltage to 50 V. The resulting CID mass spectrum (A) revealed that dissociation of the holo- EncFtnsH decamer primarily occurred via ejection of a highly charged monomer (blue circles), leaving the ‘stripped’ complex (a 9mer; 118.7 kDa; yellow circles). FIG +310 317 decamer oligomeric_state The entire charge state distribution of the Fe-loaded holo- EncFtnsH assembly (green circles) was subject to collisional-induced dissociation (CID) by increasing the source cone voltage to 200 V and the trap voltage to 50 V. The resulting CID mass spectrum (A) revealed that dissociation of the holo- EncFtnsH decamer primarily occurred via ejection of a highly charged monomer (blue circles), leaving the ‘stripped’ complex (a 9mer; 118.7 kDa; yellow circles). FIG +370 377 monomer oligomeric_state The entire charge state distribution of the Fe-loaded holo- EncFtnsH assembly (green circles) was subject to collisional-induced dissociation (CID) by increasing the source cone voltage to 200 V and the trap voltage to 50 V. The resulting CID mass spectrum (A) revealed that dissociation of the holo- EncFtnsH decamer primarily occurred via ejection of a highly charged monomer (blue circles), leaving the ‘stripped’ complex (a 9mer; 118.7 kDa; yellow circles). FIG +407 415 stripped protein_state The entire charge state distribution of the Fe-loaded holo- EncFtnsH assembly (green circles) was subject to collisional-induced dissociation (CID) by increasing the source cone voltage to 200 V and the trap voltage to 50 V. The resulting CID mass spectrum (A) revealed that dissociation of the holo- EncFtnsH decamer primarily occurred via ejection of a highly charged monomer (blue circles), leaving the ‘stripped’ complex (a 9mer; 118.7 kDa; yellow circles). FIG +428 432 9mer oligomeric_state The entire charge state distribution of the Fe-loaded holo- EncFtnsH assembly (green circles) was subject to collisional-induced dissociation (CID) by increasing the source cone voltage to 200 V and the trap voltage to 50 V. The resulting CID mass spectrum (A) revealed that dissociation of the holo- EncFtnsH decamer primarily occurred via ejection of a highly charged monomer (blue circles), leaving the ‘stripped’ complex (a 9mer; 118.7 kDa; yellow circles). FIG +24 31 monomer oligomeric_state The mass of the ejected-monomer is consistent with apo- EncFtnsH (13.2 kDa), suggesting unfolding of the monomer (and loss of Fe) occurs during ejection from the complex. FIG +51 54 apo protein_state The mass of the ejected-monomer is consistent with apo- EncFtnsH (13.2 kDa), suggesting unfolding of the monomer (and loss of Fe) occurs during ejection from the complex. FIG +56 64 EncFtnsH protein The mass of the ejected-monomer is consistent with apo- EncFtnsH (13.2 kDa), suggesting unfolding of the monomer (and loss of Fe) occurs during ejection from the complex. FIG +105 112 monomer oligomeric_state The mass of the ejected-monomer is consistent with apo- EncFtnsH (13.2 kDa), suggesting unfolding of the monomer (and loss of Fe) occurs during ejection from the complex. FIG +118 125 loss of protein_state The mass of the ejected-monomer is consistent with apo- EncFtnsH (13.2 kDa), suggesting unfolding of the monomer (and loss of Fe) occurs during ejection from the complex. FIG +126 128 Fe chemical The mass of the ejected-monomer is consistent with apo- EncFtnsH (13.2 kDa), suggesting unfolding of the monomer (and loss of Fe) occurs during ejection from the complex. FIG +194 197 CID experimental_method This observation of asymmetric charge partitioning of the sub-complexes with respect to the mass of the complex is consistent with the 'typical' pathway of dissociation of protein assemblies by CID, as described by. FIG +39 51 charge state evidence In addition, a third, lower abundance, charge state distribution is observed which overlaps the EncFtn ejected monomer charge state distribution; this region of the spectrum is highlighted in (B). FIG +96 102 EncFtn protein In addition, a third, lower abundance, charge state distribution is observed which overlaps the EncFtn ejected monomer charge state distribution; this region of the spectrum is highlighted in (B). FIG +111 118 monomer oligomeric_state In addition, a third, lower abundance, charge state distribution is observed which overlaps the EncFtn ejected monomer charge state distribution; this region of the spectrum is highlighted in (B). FIG +119 131 charge state evidence In addition, a third, lower abundance, charge state distribution is observed which overlaps the EncFtn ejected monomer charge state distribution; this region of the spectrum is highlighted in (B). FIG +48 56 EncFtnsH protein This distribution is consistent with an ejected EncFtnsH dimer (orange circles). FIG +57 62 dimer oligomeric_state This distribution is consistent with an ejected EncFtnsH dimer (orange circles). FIG +49 61 charge state evidence Interestingly, closer analysis of the individual charge state of this dimeric CID product shows that this sub-complex exists in three forms – displaying mass consistent with an EncFtnsH dimer binding 0, 1, and 2 Fe ions. FIG +70 77 dimeric oligomeric_state Interestingly, closer analysis of the individual charge state of this dimeric CID product shows that this sub-complex exists in three forms – displaying mass consistent with an EncFtnsH dimer binding 0, 1, and 2 Fe ions. FIG +78 81 CID experimental_method Interestingly, closer analysis of the individual charge state of this dimeric CID product shows that this sub-complex exists in three forms – displaying mass consistent with an EncFtnsH dimer binding 0, 1, and 2 Fe ions. FIG +177 185 EncFtnsH protein Interestingly, closer analysis of the individual charge state of this dimeric CID product shows that this sub-complex exists in three forms – displaying mass consistent with an EncFtnsH dimer binding 0, 1, and 2 Fe ions. FIG +186 191 dimer oligomeric_state Interestingly, closer analysis of the individual charge state of this dimeric CID product shows that this sub-complex exists in three forms – displaying mass consistent with an EncFtnsH dimer binding 0, 1, and 2 Fe ions. FIG +212 214 Fe chemical Interestingly, closer analysis of the individual charge state of this dimeric CID product shows that this sub-complex exists in three forms – displaying mass consistent with an EncFtnsH dimer binding 0, 1, and 2 Fe ions. FIG +42 54 charge state evidence This is highlighted in (C), where the 15+ charge state of the EncFtnsH dimer is shown; 3 peaks are observed with m/z 1760.5, 1763.8, and 1767.0 Th – the lowest peak corresponds to neutral masses of 26392.5 Da [predicted EncFtnsH dimer, (C572H884N172O185S2)2; 26388.6 Da]. FIG +62 70 EncFtnsH protein This is highlighted in (C), where the 15+ charge state of the EncFtnsH dimer is shown; 3 peaks are observed with m/z 1760.5, 1763.8, and 1767.0 Th – the lowest peak corresponds to neutral masses of 26392.5 Da [predicted EncFtnsH dimer, (C572H884N172O185S2)2; 26388.6 Da]. FIG +71 76 dimer oligomeric_state This is highlighted in (C), where the 15+ charge state of the EncFtnsH dimer is shown; 3 peaks are observed with m/z 1760.5, 1763.8, and 1767.0 Th – the lowest peak corresponds to neutral masses of 26392.5 Da [predicted EncFtnsH dimer, (C572H884N172O185S2)2; 26388.6 Da]. FIG +89 94 peaks evidence This is highlighted in (C), where the 15+ charge state of the EncFtnsH dimer is shown; 3 peaks are observed with m/z 1760.5, 1763.8, and 1767.0 Th – the lowest peak corresponds to neutral masses of 26392.5 Da [predicted EncFtnsH dimer, (C572H884N172O185S2)2; 26388.6 Da]. FIG +220 228 EncFtnsH protein This is highlighted in (C), where the 15+ charge state of the EncFtnsH dimer is shown; 3 peaks are observed with m/z 1760.5, 1763.8, and 1767.0 Th – the lowest peak corresponds to neutral masses of 26392.5 Da [predicted EncFtnsH dimer, (C572H884N172O185S2)2; 26388.6 Da]. FIG +229 234 dimer oligomeric_state This is highlighted in (C), where the 15+ charge state of the EncFtnsH dimer is shown; 3 peaks are observed with m/z 1760.5, 1763.8, and 1767.0 Th – the lowest peak corresponds to neutral masses of 26392.5 Da [predicted EncFtnsH dimer, (C572H884N172O185S2)2; 26388.6 Da]. FIG +16 21 peaks evidence The two further peaks have a delta-mass of ~+50 Da, consistent with Fe binding. FIG +68 70 Fe chemical The two further peaks have a delta-mass of ~+50 Da, consistent with Fe binding. FIG +54 57 CID experimental_method We interpret these observations as partial ‘atypical’ CID fragmentation of the decameric complex – i.e. fragmentation of the initial complex with retention of subunit and ligand interactions. FIG +79 88 decameric oligomeric_state We interpret these observations as partial ‘atypical’ CID fragmentation of the decameric complex – i.e. fragmentation of the initial complex with retention of subunit and ligand interactions. FIG +40 50 iron-bound protein_state We postulate the high stability of this iron-bound dimer sub-complex is due to the metal coordination at the dimer interface, increasing the strength of the dimer interface. FIG +51 56 dimer oligomeric_state We postulate the high stability of this iron-bound dimer sub-complex is due to the metal coordination at the dimer interface, increasing the strength of the dimer interface. FIG +83 88 metal chemical We postulate the high stability of this iron-bound dimer sub-complex is due to the metal coordination at the dimer interface, increasing the strength of the dimer interface. FIG +89 101 coordination bond_interaction We postulate the high stability of this iron-bound dimer sub-complex is due to the metal coordination at the dimer interface, increasing the strength of the dimer interface. FIG +109 124 dimer interface site We postulate the high stability of this iron-bound dimer sub-complex is due to the metal coordination at the dimer interface, increasing the strength of the dimer interface. FIG +157 172 dimer interface site We postulate the high stability of this iron-bound dimer sub-complex is due to the metal coordination at the dimer interface, increasing the strength of the dimer interface. FIG +81 90 decameric oligomeric_state Taken together, these observations support our findings that the topology of the decameric EncFtnsH assembly is arranged as a pentamer of dimers, with two Fe ions at each dimer interface. FIG +91 99 EncFtnsH protein Taken together, these observations support our findings that the topology of the decameric EncFtnsH assembly is arranged as a pentamer of dimers, with two Fe ions at each dimer interface. FIG +126 134 pentamer oligomeric_state Taken together, these observations support our findings that the topology of the decameric EncFtnsH assembly is arranged as a pentamer of dimers, with two Fe ions at each dimer interface. FIG +138 144 dimers oligomeric_state Taken together, these observations support our findings that the topology of the decameric EncFtnsH assembly is arranged as a pentamer of dimers, with two Fe ions at each dimer interface. FIG +155 157 Fe chemical Taken together, these observations support our findings that the topology of the decameric EncFtnsH assembly is arranged as a pentamer of dimers, with two Fe ions at each dimer interface. FIG +171 186 dimer interface site Taken together, these observations support our findings that the topology of the decameric EncFtnsH assembly is arranged as a pentamer of dimers, with two Fe ions at each dimer interface. FIG +0 24 Native mass spectrometry experimental_method Native mass spectrometry and ion mobility analysis of iron loading in EncFtnsH. FIG +29 50 ion mobility analysis experimental_method Native mass spectrometry and ion mobility analysis of iron loading in EncFtnsH. FIG +54 58 iron chemical Native mass spectrometry and ion mobility analysis of iron loading in EncFtnsH. FIG +70 78 EncFtnsH protein Native mass spectrometry and ion mobility analysis of iron loading in EncFtnsH. FIG +4 11 spectra evidence All spectra were acquired in 100 mM ammonium acetate, pH 8.0 with a protein concentration of 5 µM. (A) Native nanoelectrospray ionization (nESI) mass spectrometry of EncFtnsH at varying iron concentrations. FIG +45 52 acetate chemical All spectra were acquired in 100 mM ammonium acetate, pH 8.0 with a protein concentration of 5 µM. (A) Native nanoelectrospray ionization (nESI) mass spectrometry of EncFtnsH at varying iron concentrations. FIG +103 137 Native nanoelectrospray ionization experimental_method All spectra were acquired in 100 mM ammonium acetate, pH 8.0 with a protein concentration of 5 µM. (A) Native nanoelectrospray ionization (nESI) mass spectrometry of EncFtnsH at varying iron concentrations. FIG +139 143 nESI experimental_method All spectra were acquired in 100 mM ammonium acetate, pH 8.0 with a protein concentration of 5 µM. (A) Native nanoelectrospray ionization (nESI) mass spectrometry of EncFtnsH at varying iron concentrations. FIG +145 162 mass spectrometry experimental_method All spectra were acquired in 100 mM ammonium acetate, pH 8.0 with a protein concentration of 5 µM. (A) Native nanoelectrospray ionization (nESI) mass spectrometry of EncFtnsH at varying iron concentrations. FIG +166 174 EncFtnsH protein All spectra were acquired in 100 mM ammonium acetate, pH 8.0 with a protein concentration of 5 µM. (A) Native nanoelectrospray ionization (nESI) mass spectrometry of EncFtnsH at varying iron concentrations. FIG +186 190 iron chemical All spectra were acquired in 100 mM ammonium acetate, pH 8.0 with a protein concentration of 5 µM. (A) Native nanoelectrospray ionization (nESI) mass spectrometry of EncFtnsH at varying iron concentrations. FIG +4 8 nESI experimental_method A1, nESI spectrum of iron-free EncFtnsH displays a charge state distribution consistent with EncFtnsH monomer (blue circles, 13,194 Da). FIG +9 17 spectrum evidence A1, nESI spectrum of iron-free EncFtnsH displays a charge state distribution consistent with EncFtnsH monomer (blue circles, 13,194 Da). FIG +21 30 iron-free protein_state A1, nESI spectrum of iron-free EncFtnsH displays a charge state distribution consistent with EncFtnsH monomer (blue circles, 13,194 Da). FIG +31 39 EncFtnsH protein A1, nESI spectrum of iron-free EncFtnsH displays a charge state distribution consistent with EncFtnsH monomer (blue circles, 13,194 Da). FIG +51 63 charge state evidence A1, nESI spectrum of iron-free EncFtnsH displays a charge state distribution consistent with EncFtnsH monomer (blue circles, 13,194 Da). FIG +93 101 EncFtnsH protein A1, nESI spectrum of iron-free EncFtnsH displays a charge state distribution consistent with EncFtnsH monomer (blue circles, 13,194 Da). FIG +102 109 monomer oligomeric_state A1, nESI spectrum of iron-free EncFtnsH displays a charge state distribution consistent with EncFtnsH monomer (blue circles, 13,194 Da). FIG +40 44 Fe2+ chemical Addition of 100 µM (A2) and 300 µM (A3) Fe2+ results in the appearance of a second higher molecular weight charge state distribution consistent with a decameric assembly of EncFtnsH (green circles, 132.6 kDa). FIG +90 106 molecular weight evidence Addition of 100 µM (A2) and 300 µM (A3) Fe2+ results in the appearance of a second higher molecular weight charge state distribution consistent with a decameric assembly of EncFtnsH (green circles, 132.6 kDa). FIG +107 119 charge state evidence Addition of 100 µM (A2) and 300 µM (A3) Fe2+ results in the appearance of a second higher molecular weight charge state distribution consistent with a decameric assembly of EncFtnsH (green circles, 132.6 kDa). FIG +151 160 decameric oligomeric_state Addition of 100 µM (A2) and 300 µM (A3) Fe2+ results in the appearance of a second higher molecular weight charge state distribution consistent with a decameric assembly of EncFtnsH (green circles, 132.6 kDa). FIG +173 181 EncFtnsH protein Addition of 100 µM (A2) and 300 µM (A3) Fe2+ results in the appearance of a second higher molecular weight charge state distribution consistent with a decameric assembly of EncFtnsH (green circles, 132.6 kDa). FIG +4 24 Ion mobility (IM)-MS experimental_method (B) Ion mobility (IM)-MS of the iron-bound holo-EncFtnsH decamer. FIG +32 42 iron-bound protein_state (B) Ion mobility (IM)-MS of the iron-bound holo-EncFtnsH decamer. FIG +43 47 holo protein_state (B) Ion mobility (IM)-MS of the iron-bound holo-EncFtnsH decamer. FIG +48 56 EncFtnsH protein (B) Ion mobility (IM)-MS of the iron-bound holo-EncFtnsH decamer. FIG +57 64 decamer oligomeric_state (B) Ion mobility (IM)-MS of the iron-bound holo-EncFtnsH decamer. FIG +5 10 Peaks evidence Top, Peaks corresponding to the 22+ to 26+ charge states of a homo-decameric assembly of EncFtnsH are observed (132.6 kDa). FIG +43 56 charge states evidence Top, Peaks corresponding to the 22+ to 26+ charge states of a homo-decameric assembly of EncFtnsH are observed (132.6 kDa). FIG +62 76 homo-decameric oligomeric_state Top, Peaks corresponding to the 22+ to 26+ charge states of a homo-decameric assembly of EncFtnsH are observed (132.6 kDa). FIG +89 97 EncFtnsH protein Top, Peaks corresponding to the 22+ to 26+ charge states of a homo-decameric assembly of EncFtnsH are observed (132.6 kDa). FIG +32 44 charge state evidence Top Insert, Analysis of the 24+ charge state of the assembly at m/z 5528.2 Th. FIG +39 51 charge state evidence The theoretical average m/z of the 24+ charge state with no additional metals bound is marked by a red line (5498.7 Th); the observed m/z of the 24+ charge state indicates that the EncFtnsH assembly binds between 10 (green line, 5521.1 Th) and 15 Fe ions (blue line, 5532.4 Th) per decamer. FIG +149 161 charge state evidence The theoretical average m/z of the 24+ charge state with no additional metals bound is marked by a red line (5498.7 Th); the observed m/z of the 24+ charge state indicates that the EncFtnsH assembly binds between 10 (green line, 5521.1 Th) and 15 Fe ions (blue line, 5532.4 Th) per decamer. FIG +181 189 EncFtnsH protein The theoretical average m/z of the 24+ charge state with no additional metals bound is marked by a red line (5498.7 Th); the observed m/z of the 24+ charge state indicates that the EncFtnsH assembly binds between 10 (green line, 5521.1 Th) and 15 Fe ions (blue line, 5532.4 Th) per decamer. FIG +247 249 Fe chemical The theoretical average m/z of the 24+ charge state with no additional metals bound is marked by a red line (5498.7 Th); the observed m/z of the 24+ charge state indicates that the EncFtnsH assembly binds between 10 (green line, 5521.1 Th) and 15 Fe ions (blue line, 5532.4 Th) per decamer. FIG +282 289 decamer oligomeric_state The theoretical average m/z of the 24+ charge state with no additional metals bound is marked by a red line (5498.7 Th); the observed m/z of the 24+ charge state indicates that the EncFtnsH assembly binds between 10 (green line, 5521.1 Th) and 15 Fe ions (blue line, 5532.4 Th) per decamer. FIG +12 38 arrival time distributions evidence Bottom, The arrival time distributions (ion mobility data) of all ions in the EncFtnsH charge state distribution displayed as a greyscale heat map (linear intensity scale). FIG +40 57 ion mobility data evidence Bottom, The arrival time distributions (ion mobility data) of all ions in the EncFtnsH charge state distribution displayed as a greyscale heat map (linear intensity scale). FIG +78 86 EncFtnsH protein Bottom, The arrival time distributions (ion mobility data) of all ions in the EncFtnsH charge state distribution displayed as a greyscale heat map (linear intensity scale). FIG +87 99 charge state evidence Bottom, The arrival time distributions (ion mobility data) of all ions in the EncFtnsH charge state distribution displayed as a greyscale heat map (linear intensity scale). FIG +18 43 arrival time distribution evidence Bottom right, The arrival time distribution of the 24+ charge state (dashed blue box) has been extracted and plotted. FIG +55 67 charge state evidence Bottom right, The arrival time distribution of the 24+ charge state (dashed blue box) has been extracted and plotted. FIG +4 14 drift time evidence The drift time for this ion is shown (ms), along with the calibrated collision cross section (CCS), Ω (nm2). FIG +69 92 collision cross section evidence The drift time for this ion is shown (ms), along with the calibrated collision cross section (CCS), Ω (nm2). FIG +94 97 CCS evidence The drift time for this ion is shown (ms), along with the calibrated collision cross section (CCS), Ω (nm2). FIG +100 101 Ω evidence The drift time for this ion is shown (ms), along with the calibrated collision cross section (CCS), Ω (nm2). FIG +62 70 EncFtnsH protein In order to confirm the assignment of the oligomeric state of EncFtnsH and investigate further the Fe2+-dependent assembly, we used native nano-electrospray ionization (nESI) and ion-mobility mass spectrometry (IM-MS). RESULTS +99 103 Fe2+ chemical In order to confirm the assignment of the oligomeric state of EncFtnsH and investigate further the Fe2+-dependent assembly, we used native nano-electrospray ionization (nESI) and ion-mobility mass spectrometry (IM-MS). RESULTS +132 167 native nano-electrospray ionization experimental_method In order to confirm the assignment of the oligomeric state of EncFtnsH and investigate further the Fe2+-dependent assembly, we used native nano-electrospray ionization (nESI) and ion-mobility mass spectrometry (IM-MS). RESULTS +169 173 nESI experimental_method In order to confirm the assignment of the oligomeric state of EncFtnsH and investigate further the Fe2+-dependent assembly, we used native nano-electrospray ionization (nESI) and ion-mobility mass spectrometry (IM-MS). RESULTS +179 209 ion-mobility mass spectrometry experimental_method In order to confirm the assignment of the oligomeric state of EncFtnsH and investigate further the Fe2+-dependent assembly, we used native nano-electrospray ionization (nESI) and ion-mobility mass spectrometry (IM-MS). RESULTS +211 216 IM-MS experimental_method In order to confirm the assignment of the oligomeric state of EncFtnsH and investigate further the Fe2+-dependent assembly, we used native nano-electrospray ionization (nESI) and ion-mobility mass spectrometry (IM-MS). RESULTS +23 45 recombinant production experimental_method As described above, by recombinant production of EncFtnsH in minimal media we were able to limit the bioavailability of iron. RESULTS +49 57 EncFtnsH protein As described above, by recombinant production of EncFtnsH in minimal media we were able to limit the bioavailability of iron. RESULTS +120 124 iron chemical As described above, by recombinant production of EncFtnsH in minimal media we were able to limit the bioavailability of iron. RESULTS +0 9 Native MS experimental_method Native MS analysis of EncFtnsH produced in this way displayed a charge state distribution consistent with an EncFtnsH monomer (blue circles, Figure 7A1) with an average neutral mass of 13,194 Da, in agreement with the predicted mass of the EncFtnsH protein (13,194.53 Da). RESULTS +22 30 EncFtnsH protein Native MS analysis of EncFtnsH produced in this way displayed a charge state distribution consistent with an EncFtnsH monomer (blue circles, Figure 7A1) with an average neutral mass of 13,194 Da, in agreement with the predicted mass of the EncFtnsH protein (13,194.53 Da). RESULTS +64 76 charge state evidence Native MS analysis of EncFtnsH produced in this way displayed a charge state distribution consistent with an EncFtnsH monomer (blue circles, Figure 7A1) with an average neutral mass of 13,194 Da, in agreement with the predicted mass of the EncFtnsH protein (13,194.53 Da). RESULTS +109 117 EncFtnsH protein Native MS analysis of EncFtnsH produced in this way displayed a charge state distribution consistent with an EncFtnsH monomer (blue circles, Figure 7A1) with an average neutral mass of 13,194 Da, in agreement with the predicted mass of the EncFtnsH protein (13,194.53 Da). RESULTS +118 125 monomer oligomeric_state Native MS analysis of EncFtnsH produced in this way displayed a charge state distribution consistent with an EncFtnsH monomer (blue circles, Figure 7A1) with an average neutral mass of 13,194 Da, in agreement with the predicted mass of the EncFtnsH protein (13,194.53 Da). RESULTS +240 248 EncFtnsH protein Native MS analysis of EncFtnsH produced in this way displayed a charge state distribution consistent with an EncFtnsH monomer (blue circles, Figure 7A1) with an average neutral mass of 13,194 Da, in agreement with the predicted mass of the EncFtnsH protein (13,194.53 Da). RESULTS +0 9 Titration experimental_method Titration with Fe2+ directly before native MS analysis resulted in the appearance of a new charge state distribution, consistent with an EncFtnsH decameric assembly (+22 to +26; 132.65 kDa) (Figure 7A2/3). RESULTS +15 19 Fe2+ chemical Titration with Fe2+ directly before native MS analysis resulted in the appearance of a new charge state distribution, consistent with an EncFtnsH decameric assembly (+22 to +26; 132.65 kDa) (Figure 7A2/3). RESULTS +36 45 native MS experimental_method Titration with Fe2+ directly before native MS analysis resulted in the appearance of a new charge state distribution, consistent with an EncFtnsH decameric assembly (+22 to +26; 132.65 kDa) (Figure 7A2/3). RESULTS +91 103 charge state evidence Titration with Fe2+ directly before native MS analysis resulted in the appearance of a new charge state distribution, consistent with an EncFtnsH decameric assembly (+22 to +26; 132.65 kDa) (Figure 7A2/3). RESULTS +137 145 EncFtnsH protein Titration with Fe2+ directly before native MS analysis resulted in the appearance of a new charge state distribution, consistent with an EncFtnsH decameric assembly (+22 to +26; 132.65 kDa) (Figure 7A2/3). RESULTS +146 155 decameric oligomeric_state Titration with Fe2+ directly before native MS analysis resulted in the appearance of a new charge state distribution, consistent with an EncFtnsH decameric assembly (+22 to +26; 132.65 kDa) (Figure 7A2/3). RESULTS +90 94 iron chemical After instrument optimization, the mass resolving power achieved was sufficient to assign iron-loading in the complex to between 10 and 15 Fe ions per decamer (Figure 7B, inset top right), consistent with the presence of 10 irons in the FOC and the coordination of iron in the Glu31/34-site occupied by calcium in the crystal structure (Δmass observed ~0.67 kDa). RESULTS +139 141 Fe chemical After instrument optimization, the mass resolving power achieved was sufficient to assign iron-loading in the complex to between 10 and 15 Fe ions per decamer (Figure 7B, inset top right), consistent with the presence of 10 irons in the FOC and the coordination of iron in the Glu31/34-site occupied by calcium in the crystal structure (Δmass observed ~0.67 kDa). RESULTS +151 158 decamer oligomeric_state After instrument optimization, the mass resolving power achieved was sufficient to assign iron-loading in the complex to between 10 and 15 Fe ions per decamer (Figure 7B, inset top right), consistent with the presence of 10 irons in the FOC and the coordination of iron in the Glu31/34-site occupied by calcium in the crystal structure (Δmass observed ~0.67 kDa). RESULTS +209 220 presence of protein_state After instrument optimization, the mass resolving power achieved was sufficient to assign iron-loading in the complex to between 10 and 15 Fe ions per decamer (Figure 7B, inset top right), consistent with the presence of 10 irons in the FOC and the coordination of iron in the Glu31/34-site occupied by calcium in the crystal structure (Δmass observed ~0.67 kDa). RESULTS +224 229 irons chemical After instrument optimization, the mass resolving power achieved was sufficient to assign iron-loading in the complex to between 10 and 15 Fe ions per decamer (Figure 7B, inset top right), consistent with the presence of 10 irons in the FOC and the coordination of iron in the Glu31/34-site occupied by calcium in the crystal structure (Δmass observed ~0.67 kDa). RESULTS +237 240 FOC site After instrument optimization, the mass resolving power achieved was sufficient to assign iron-loading in the complex to between 10 and 15 Fe ions per decamer (Figure 7B, inset top right), consistent with the presence of 10 irons in the FOC and the coordination of iron in the Glu31/34-site occupied by calcium in the crystal structure (Δmass observed ~0.67 kDa). RESULTS +249 261 coordination bond_interaction After instrument optimization, the mass resolving power achieved was sufficient to assign iron-loading in the complex to between 10 and 15 Fe ions per decamer (Figure 7B, inset top right), consistent with the presence of 10 irons in the FOC and the coordination of iron in the Glu31/34-site occupied by calcium in the crystal structure (Δmass observed ~0.67 kDa). RESULTS +265 269 iron chemical After instrument optimization, the mass resolving power achieved was sufficient to assign iron-loading in the complex to between 10 and 15 Fe ions per decamer (Figure 7B, inset top right), consistent with the presence of 10 irons in the FOC and the coordination of iron in the Glu31/34-site occupied by calcium in the crystal structure (Δmass observed ~0.67 kDa). RESULTS +277 290 Glu31/34-site site After instrument optimization, the mass resolving power achieved was sufficient to assign iron-loading in the complex to between 10 and 15 Fe ions per decamer (Figure 7B, inset top right), consistent with the presence of 10 irons in the FOC and the coordination of iron in the Glu31/34-site occupied by calcium in the crystal structure (Δmass observed ~0.67 kDa). RESULTS +303 310 calcium chemical After instrument optimization, the mass resolving power achieved was sufficient to assign iron-loading in the complex to between 10 and 15 Fe ions per decamer (Figure 7B, inset top right), consistent with the presence of 10 irons in the FOC and the coordination of iron in the Glu31/34-site occupied by calcium in the crystal structure (Δmass observed ~0.67 kDa). RESULTS +318 335 crystal structure evidence After instrument optimization, the mass resolving power achieved was sufficient to assign iron-loading in the complex to between 10 and 15 Fe ions per decamer (Figure 7B, inset top right), consistent with the presence of 10 irons in the FOC and the coordination of iron in the Glu31/34-site occupied by calcium in the crystal structure (Δmass observed ~0.67 kDa). RESULTS +337 342 Δmass evidence After instrument optimization, the mass resolving power achieved was sufficient to assign iron-loading in the complex to between 10 and 15 Fe ions per decamer (Figure 7B, inset top right), consistent with the presence of 10 irons in the FOC and the coordination of iron in the Glu31/34-site occupied by calcium in the crystal structure (Δmass observed ~0.67 kDa). RESULTS +0 2 MS experimental_method MS analysis of EncFtnsH after addition of further Fe2+ did not result in iron loading above this stoichiometry. RESULTS +15 23 EncFtnsH protein MS analysis of EncFtnsH after addition of further Fe2+ did not result in iron loading above this stoichiometry. RESULTS +50 54 Fe2+ chemical MS analysis of EncFtnsH after addition of further Fe2+ did not result in iron loading above this stoichiometry. RESULTS +73 77 iron chemical MS analysis of EncFtnsH after addition of further Fe2+ did not result in iron loading above this stoichiometry. RESULTS +25 29 iron chemical Therefore, the extent of iron binding seen is limited to the FOC and Glu31/34 secondary metal binding site. RESULTS +61 64 FOC site Therefore, the extent of iron binding seen is limited to the FOC and Glu31/34 secondary metal binding site. RESULTS +69 106 Glu31/34 secondary metal binding site site Therefore, the extent of iron binding seen is limited to the FOC and Glu31/34 secondary metal binding site. RESULTS +28 37 decameric oligomeric_state These data suggest that the decameric assembly of EncFtnsH does not accrue iron in the same manner as classical ferritin, which is able to sequester around 4500 iron ions within its nanocage. RESULTS +50 58 EncFtnsH protein These data suggest that the decameric assembly of EncFtnsH does not accrue iron in the same manner as classical ferritin, which is able to sequester around 4500 iron ions within its nanocage. RESULTS +75 79 iron chemical These data suggest that the decameric assembly of EncFtnsH does not accrue iron in the same manner as classical ferritin, which is able to sequester around 4500 iron ions within its nanocage. RESULTS +102 111 classical protein_state These data suggest that the decameric assembly of EncFtnsH does not accrue iron in the same manner as classical ferritin, which is able to sequester around 4500 iron ions within its nanocage. RESULTS +112 120 ferritin protein_type These data suggest that the decameric assembly of EncFtnsH does not accrue iron in the same manner as classical ferritin, which is able to sequester around 4500 iron ions within its nanocage. RESULTS +161 165 iron chemical These data suggest that the decameric assembly of EncFtnsH does not accrue iron in the same manner as classical ferritin, which is able to sequester around 4500 iron ions within its nanocage. RESULTS +182 190 nanocage complex_assembly These data suggest that the decameric assembly of EncFtnsH does not accrue iron in the same manner as classical ferritin, which is able to sequester around 4500 iron ions within its nanocage. RESULTS +0 21 Ion mobility analysis experimental_method Ion mobility analysis of the EncFtnsH decameric assembly, collected with minimal collisional activation, suggested that it consists of a single conformation with a collision cross section (CCS) of 58.2 nm2 (Figure 7B). RESULTS +29 37 EncFtnsH protein Ion mobility analysis of the EncFtnsH decameric assembly, collected with minimal collisional activation, suggested that it consists of a single conformation with a collision cross section (CCS) of 58.2 nm2 (Figure 7B). RESULTS +38 47 decameric oligomeric_state Ion mobility analysis of the EncFtnsH decameric assembly, collected with minimal collisional activation, suggested that it consists of a single conformation with a collision cross section (CCS) of 58.2 nm2 (Figure 7B). RESULTS +164 187 collision cross section evidence Ion mobility analysis of the EncFtnsH decameric assembly, collected with minimal collisional activation, suggested that it consists of a single conformation with a collision cross section (CCS) of 58.2 nm2 (Figure 7B). RESULTS +189 192 CCS evidence Ion mobility analysis of the EncFtnsH decameric assembly, collected with minimal collisional activation, suggested that it consists of a single conformation with a collision cross section (CCS) of 58.2 nm2 (Figure 7B). RESULTS +53 56 CCS evidence This observation is in agreement with the calculated CCS of 58.7 nm2derived from our crystal structure of the EncFtnsH decamer. RESULTS +85 102 crystal structure evidence This observation is in agreement with the calculated CCS of 58.7 nm2derived from our crystal structure of the EncFtnsH decamer. RESULTS +110 118 EncFtnsH protein This observation is in agreement with the calculated CCS of 58.7 nm2derived from our crystal structure of the EncFtnsH decamer. RESULTS +119 126 decamer oligomeric_state This observation is in agreement with the calculated CCS of 58.7 nm2derived from our crystal structure of the EncFtnsH decamer. RESULTS +13 18 IM-MS experimental_method By contrast, IM-MS measurements of the monomeric EncFtnsH at pH 8.0 under the same instrumental conditions revealed that the metal-free protein monomer exists in a wide range of charge states (+6 to +16) and adopts many conformations in the gas phase with collision cross sections ranging from 12 nm2 to 26 nm2 (Figure 7—figure supplement 1). RESULTS +39 48 monomeric oligomeric_state By contrast, IM-MS measurements of the monomeric EncFtnsH at pH 8.0 under the same instrumental conditions revealed that the metal-free protein monomer exists in a wide range of charge states (+6 to +16) and adopts many conformations in the gas phase with collision cross sections ranging from 12 nm2 to 26 nm2 (Figure 7—figure supplement 1). RESULTS +49 57 EncFtnsH protein By contrast, IM-MS measurements of the monomeric EncFtnsH at pH 8.0 under the same instrumental conditions revealed that the metal-free protein monomer exists in a wide range of charge states (+6 to +16) and adopts many conformations in the gas phase with collision cross sections ranging from 12 nm2 to 26 nm2 (Figure 7—figure supplement 1). RESULTS +61 67 pH 8.0 protein_state By contrast, IM-MS measurements of the monomeric EncFtnsH at pH 8.0 under the same instrumental conditions revealed that the metal-free protein monomer exists in a wide range of charge states (+6 to +16) and adopts many conformations in the gas phase with collision cross sections ranging from 12 nm2 to 26 nm2 (Figure 7—figure supplement 1). RESULTS +125 135 metal-free protein_state By contrast, IM-MS measurements of the monomeric EncFtnsH at pH 8.0 under the same instrumental conditions revealed that the metal-free protein monomer exists in a wide range of charge states (+6 to +16) and adopts many conformations in the gas phase with collision cross sections ranging from 12 nm2 to 26 nm2 (Figure 7—figure supplement 1). RESULTS +136 143 protein protein By contrast, IM-MS measurements of the monomeric EncFtnsH at pH 8.0 under the same instrumental conditions revealed that the metal-free protein monomer exists in a wide range of charge states (+6 to +16) and adopts many conformations in the gas phase with collision cross sections ranging from 12 nm2 to 26 nm2 (Figure 7—figure supplement 1). RESULTS +144 151 monomer oligomeric_state By contrast, IM-MS measurements of the monomeric EncFtnsH at pH 8.0 under the same instrumental conditions revealed that the metal-free protein monomer exists in a wide range of charge states (+6 to +16) and adopts many conformations in the gas phase with collision cross sections ranging from 12 nm2 to 26 nm2 (Figure 7—figure supplement 1). RESULTS +178 191 charge states evidence By contrast, IM-MS measurements of the monomeric EncFtnsH at pH 8.0 under the same instrumental conditions revealed that the metal-free protein monomer exists in a wide range of charge states (+6 to +16) and adopts many conformations in the gas phase with collision cross sections ranging from 12 nm2 to 26 nm2 (Figure 7—figure supplement 1). RESULTS +6 11 IM-MS experimental_method Thus, IM-MS studies highlight that higher order structure in EncFtnsH is mediated/stabilized by metal binding, an observation that is in agreement with our solution studies. RESULTS +61 69 EncFtnsH protein Thus, IM-MS studies highlight that higher order structure in EncFtnsH is mediated/stabilized by metal binding, an observation that is in agreement with our solution studies. RESULTS +46 50 iron chemical Taken together, these results suggest that di-iron binding, forming the FOC in EncFtnsH, is required to stabilize the 4-helix bundle dimer interface, essentially reconstructing the classical ferritin-like fold; once stabilized, these dimers readily associate as pentamers, and the overall assembly adopts the decameric ring arrangement observed in the crystal structure. RESULTS +72 75 FOC site Taken together, these results suggest that di-iron binding, forming the FOC in EncFtnsH, is required to stabilize the 4-helix bundle dimer interface, essentially reconstructing the classical ferritin-like fold; once stabilized, these dimers readily associate as pentamers, and the overall assembly adopts the decameric ring arrangement observed in the crystal structure. RESULTS +79 87 EncFtnsH protein Taken together, these results suggest that di-iron binding, forming the FOC in EncFtnsH, is required to stabilize the 4-helix bundle dimer interface, essentially reconstructing the classical ferritin-like fold; once stabilized, these dimers readily associate as pentamers, and the overall assembly adopts the decameric ring arrangement observed in the crystal structure. RESULTS +118 132 4-helix bundle structure_element Taken together, these results suggest that di-iron binding, forming the FOC in EncFtnsH, is required to stabilize the 4-helix bundle dimer interface, essentially reconstructing the classical ferritin-like fold; once stabilized, these dimers readily associate as pentamers, and the overall assembly adopts the decameric ring arrangement observed in the crystal structure. RESULTS +133 148 dimer interface site Taken together, these results suggest that di-iron binding, forming the FOC in EncFtnsH, is required to stabilize the 4-helix bundle dimer interface, essentially reconstructing the classical ferritin-like fold; once stabilized, these dimers readily associate as pentamers, and the overall assembly adopts the decameric ring arrangement observed in the crystal structure. RESULTS +181 190 classical protein_state Taken together, these results suggest that di-iron binding, forming the FOC in EncFtnsH, is required to stabilize the 4-helix bundle dimer interface, essentially reconstructing the classical ferritin-like fold; once stabilized, these dimers readily associate as pentamers, and the overall assembly adopts the decameric ring arrangement observed in the crystal structure. RESULTS +191 199 ferritin protein_type Taken together, these results suggest that di-iron binding, forming the FOC in EncFtnsH, is required to stabilize the 4-helix bundle dimer interface, essentially reconstructing the classical ferritin-like fold; once stabilized, these dimers readily associate as pentamers, and the overall assembly adopts the decameric ring arrangement observed in the crystal structure. RESULTS +234 240 dimers oligomeric_state Taken together, these results suggest that di-iron binding, forming the FOC in EncFtnsH, is required to stabilize the 4-helix bundle dimer interface, essentially reconstructing the classical ferritin-like fold; once stabilized, these dimers readily associate as pentamers, and the overall assembly adopts the decameric ring arrangement observed in the crystal structure. RESULTS +309 318 decameric oligomeric_state Taken together, these results suggest that di-iron binding, forming the FOC in EncFtnsH, is required to stabilize the 4-helix bundle dimer interface, essentially reconstructing the classical ferritin-like fold; once stabilized, these dimers readily associate as pentamers, and the overall assembly adopts the decameric ring arrangement observed in the crystal structure. RESULTS +352 369 crystal structure evidence Taken together, these results suggest that di-iron binding, forming the FOC in EncFtnsH, is required to stabilize the 4-helix bundle dimer interface, essentially reconstructing the classical ferritin-like fold; once stabilized, these dimers readily associate as pentamers, and the overall assembly adopts the decameric ring arrangement observed in the crystal structure. RESULTS +55 64 decameric oligomeric_state We subsequently performed gas phase disassembly of the decameric EncFtnsH using collision-induced dissociation (CID) tandem mass spectrometry. RESULTS +65 73 EncFtnsH protein We subsequently performed gas phase disassembly of the decameric EncFtnsH using collision-induced dissociation (CID) tandem mass spectrometry. RESULTS +80 110 collision-induced dissociation experimental_method We subsequently performed gas phase disassembly of the decameric EncFtnsH using collision-induced dissociation (CID) tandem mass spectrometry. RESULTS +112 115 CID experimental_method We subsequently performed gas phase disassembly of the decameric EncFtnsH using collision-induced dissociation (CID) tandem mass spectrometry. RESULTS +117 141 tandem mass spectrometry experimental_method We subsequently performed gas phase disassembly of the decameric EncFtnsH using collision-induced dissociation (CID) tandem mass spectrometry. RESULTS +18 21 CID experimental_method Under the correct CID conditions, protein assemblies can dissociate with retention of subunit and ligand interactions, and thus provide structurally-informative evidence as to the topology of the original assembly; this has been termed ‘atypical’ dissociation. RESULTS +4 12 EncFtnsH protein For EncFtnsH, this atypical dissociation pathway was clearly evident; CID of the EncFtnsH decamer resulted in the appearance of a dimeric EncFtnsH subcomplex containing 0, 1, or 2 iron ions (Figure 7—figure supplement 2). RESULTS +70 73 CID experimental_method For EncFtnsH, this atypical dissociation pathway was clearly evident; CID of the EncFtnsH decamer resulted in the appearance of a dimeric EncFtnsH subcomplex containing 0, 1, or 2 iron ions (Figure 7—figure supplement 2). RESULTS +81 89 EncFtnsH protein For EncFtnsH, this atypical dissociation pathway was clearly evident; CID of the EncFtnsH decamer resulted in the appearance of a dimeric EncFtnsH subcomplex containing 0, 1, or 2 iron ions (Figure 7—figure supplement 2). RESULTS +90 97 decamer oligomeric_state For EncFtnsH, this atypical dissociation pathway was clearly evident; CID of the EncFtnsH decamer resulted in the appearance of a dimeric EncFtnsH subcomplex containing 0, 1, or 2 iron ions (Figure 7—figure supplement 2). RESULTS +130 137 dimeric oligomeric_state For EncFtnsH, this atypical dissociation pathway was clearly evident; CID of the EncFtnsH decamer resulted in the appearance of a dimeric EncFtnsH subcomplex containing 0, 1, or 2 iron ions (Figure 7—figure supplement 2). RESULTS +138 146 EncFtnsH protein For EncFtnsH, this atypical dissociation pathway was clearly evident; CID of the EncFtnsH decamer resulted in the appearance of a dimeric EncFtnsH subcomplex containing 0, 1, or 2 iron ions (Figure 7—figure supplement 2). RESULTS +180 184 iron chemical For EncFtnsH, this atypical dissociation pathway was clearly evident; CID of the EncFtnsH decamer resulted in the appearance of a dimeric EncFtnsH subcomplex containing 0, 1, or 2 iron ions (Figure 7—figure supplement 2). RESULTS +16 33 crystal structure evidence In light of the crystal structure, this observation can be rationalized as dissociation of the EncFtnsH decamer by disruption of the non-FOC interface with at least partial retention of the FOC interface and the FOC-Fe. RESULTS +95 103 EncFtnsH protein In light of the crystal structure, this observation can be rationalized as dissociation of the EncFtnsH decamer by disruption of the non-FOC interface with at least partial retention of the FOC interface and the FOC-Fe. RESULTS +104 111 decamer oligomeric_state In light of the crystal structure, this observation can be rationalized as dissociation of the EncFtnsH decamer by disruption of the non-FOC interface with at least partial retention of the FOC interface and the FOC-Fe. RESULTS +133 150 non-FOC interface site In light of the crystal structure, this observation can be rationalized as dissociation of the EncFtnsH decamer by disruption of the non-FOC interface with at least partial retention of the FOC interface and the FOC-Fe. RESULTS +190 203 FOC interface site In light of the crystal structure, this observation can be rationalized as dissociation of the EncFtnsH decamer by disruption of the non-FOC interface with at least partial retention of the FOC interface and the FOC-Fe. RESULTS +212 215 FOC site In light of the crystal structure, this observation can be rationalized as dissociation of the EncFtnsH decamer by disruption of the non-FOC interface with at least partial retention of the FOC interface and the FOC-Fe. RESULTS +216 218 Fe chemical In light of the crystal structure, this observation can be rationalized as dissociation of the EncFtnsH decamer by disruption of the non-FOC interface with at least partial retention of the FOC interface and the FOC-Fe. RESULTS +95 103 EncFtnsH protein Thus, this observation supports our crystallographic assignment of the overall topology of the EncFtnsH assembly as a pentameric assembly of dimers with two iron ions located at the FOC dimer interface. RESULTS +118 128 pentameric oligomeric_state Thus, this observation supports our crystallographic assignment of the overall topology of the EncFtnsH assembly as a pentameric assembly of dimers with two iron ions located at the FOC dimer interface. RESULTS +141 147 dimers oligomeric_state Thus, this observation supports our crystallographic assignment of the overall topology of the EncFtnsH assembly as a pentameric assembly of dimers with two iron ions located at the FOC dimer interface. RESULTS +157 161 iron chemical Thus, this observation supports our crystallographic assignment of the overall topology of the EncFtnsH assembly as a pentameric assembly of dimers with two iron ions located at the FOC dimer interface. RESULTS +182 201 FOC dimer interface site Thus, this observation supports our crystallographic assignment of the overall topology of the EncFtnsH assembly as a pentameric assembly of dimers with two iron ions located at the FOC dimer interface. RESULTS +111 118 crystal evidence In addition, this analysis provides evidence that the overall architecture of the complex is consistent in the crystal, solution and gas phases. RESULTS +0 11 Ferroxidase protein_type Ferroxidase activity RESULTS +0 3 TEM experimental_method TEM visualization of iron-loaded bacterial nanocompartments and ferritin. FIG +21 32 iron-loaded protein_state TEM visualization of iron-loaded bacterial nanocompartments and ferritin. FIG +33 42 bacterial taxonomy_domain TEM visualization of iron-loaded bacterial nanocompartments and ferritin. FIG +43 59 nanocompartments complex_assembly TEM visualization of iron-loaded bacterial nanocompartments and ferritin. FIG +64 72 ferritin protein_type TEM visualization of iron-loaded bacterial nanocompartments and ferritin. FIG +0 9 Decameric oligomeric_state Decameric EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc and apoferritin, at 8.5 µM, were mixed with 147 µM, 1 mM, 1 mM and 215 µM acidic Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2, respectively. FIG +10 18 EncFtnsH protein Decameric EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc and apoferritin, at 8.5 µM, were mixed with 147 µM, 1 mM, 1 mM and 215 µM acidic Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2, respectively. FIG +20 30 encapsulin protein Decameric EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc and apoferritin, at 8.5 µM, were mixed with 147 µM, 1 mM, 1 mM and 215 µM acidic Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2, respectively. FIG +32 42 EncFtn-Enc complex_assembly Decameric EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc and apoferritin, at 8.5 µM, were mixed with 147 µM, 1 mM, 1 mM and 215 µM acidic Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2, respectively. FIG +47 58 apoferritin protein_state Decameric EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc and apoferritin, at 8.5 µM, were mixed with 147 µM, 1 mM, 1 mM and 215 µM acidic Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2, respectively. FIG +124 138 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 chemical Decameric EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc and apoferritin, at 8.5 µM, were mixed with 147 µM, 1 mM, 1 mM and 215 µM acidic Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2, respectively. FIG +70 73 TEM experimental_method Protein mixtures were incubated at room temperature for 1 hr prior to TEM analysis with or without uranyl acetate stain. FIG +99 113 uranyl acetate chemical Protein mixtures were incubated at room temperature for 1 hr prior to TEM analysis with or without uranyl acetate stain. FIG +16 24 EncFtnsH protein (A–D) Unstained EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc, apoferritin loaded with Fe2+, respectively, with 35,000 x magnification and scale bars indicate 100 nm. (E) Protein-free sample as a control. (F–I) Stained EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc, apoferritin loaded with Fe2+, respectively, with 140,000 x magnification and scale bars indicate 25 nm. FIG +26 36 encapsulin protein (A–D) Unstained EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc, apoferritin loaded with Fe2+, respectively, with 35,000 x magnification and scale bars indicate 100 nm. (E) Protein-free sample as a control. (F–I) Stained EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc, apoferritin loaded with Fe2+, respectively, with 140,000 x magnification and scale bars indicate 25 nm. FIG +38 48 EncFtn-Enc complex_assembly (A–D) Unstained EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc, apoferritin loaded with Fe2+, respectively, with 35,000 x magnification and scale bars indicate 100 nm. (E) Protein-free sample as a control. (F–I) Stained EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc, apoferritin loaded with Fe2+, respectively, with 140,000 x magnification and scale bars indicate 25 nm. FIG +50 61 apoferritin protein_state (A–D) Unstained EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc, apoferritin loaded with Fe2+, respectively, with 35,000 x magnification and scale bars indicate 100 nm. (E) Protein-free sample as a control. (F–I) Stained EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc, apoferritin loaded with Fe2+, respectively, with 140,000 x magnification and scale bars indicate 25 nm. FIG +62 73 loaded with protein_state (A–D) Unstained EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc, apoferritin loaded with Fe2+, respectively, with 35,000 x magnification and scale bars indicate 100 nm. (E) Protein-free sample as a control. (F–I) Stained EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc, apoferritin loaded with Fe2+, respectively, with 140,000 x magnification and scale bars indicate 25 nm. FIG +74 78 Fe2+ chemical (A–D) Unstained EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc, apoferritin loaded with Fe2+, respectively, with 35,000 x magnification and scale bars indicate 100 nm. (E) Protein-free sample as a control. (F–I) Stained EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc, apoferritin loaded with Fe2+, respectively, with 140,000 x magnification and scale bars indicate 25 nm. FIG +198 205 Stained experimental_method (A–D) Unstained EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc, apoferritin loaded with Fe2+, respectively, with 35,000 x magnification and scale bars indicate 100 nm. (E) Protein-free sample as a control. (F–I) Stained EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc, apoferritin loaded with Fe2+, respectively, with 140,000 x magnification and scale bars indicate 25 nm. FIG +206 214 EncFtnsH protein (A–D) Unstained EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc, apoferritin loaded with Fe2+, respectively, with 35,000 x magnification and scale bars indicate 100 nm. (E) Protein-free sample as a control. (F–I) Stained EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc, apoferritin loaded with Fe2+, respectively, with 140,000 x magnification and scale bars indicate 25 nm. FIG +216 226 encapsulin protein (A–D) Unstained EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc, apoferritin loaded with Fe2+, respectively, with 35,000 x magnification and scale bars indicate 100 nm. (E) Protein-free sample as a control. (F–I) Stained EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc, apoferritin loaded with Fe2+, respectively, with 140,000 x magnification and scale bars indicate 25 nm. FIG +228 238 EncFtn-Enc complex_assembly (A–D) Unstained EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc, apoferritin loaded with Fe2+, respectively, with 35,000 x magnification and scale bars indicate 100 nm. (E) Protein-free sample as a control. (F–I) Stained EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc, apoferritin loaded with Fe2+, respectively, with 140,000 x magnification and scale bars indicate 25 nm. FIG +240 251 apoferritin protein_state (A–D) Unstained EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc, apoferritin loaded with Fe2+, respectively, with 35,000 x magnification and scale bars indicate 100 nm. (E) Protein-free sample as a control. (F–I) Stained EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc, apoferritin loaded with Fe2+, respectively, with 140,000 x magnification and scale bars indicate 25 nm. FIG +252 263 loaded with protein_state (A–D) Unstained EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc, apoferritin loaded with Fe2+, respectively, with 35,000 x magnification and scale bars indicate 100 nm. (E) Protein-free sample as a control. (F–I) Stained EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc, apoferritin loaded with Fe2+, respectively, with 140,000 x magnification and scale bars indicate 25 nm. FIG +264 268 Fe2+ chemical (A–D) Unstained EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc, apoferritin loaded with Fe2+, respectively, with 35,000 x magnification and scale bars indicate 100 nm. (E) Protein-free sample as a control. (F–I) Stained EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc, apoferritin loaded with Fe2+, respectively, with 140,000 x magnification and scale bars indicate 25 nm. FIG +31 42 ferroxidase protein_type Spectroscopic evidence for the ferroxidase activity and comparison of iron loading capacity of apoferritin, EncFtnsH, encapsulin, and EncFtn-Enc. FIG +70 74 iron chemical Spectroscopic evidence for the ferroxidase activity and comparison of iron loading capacity of apoferritin, EncFtnsH, encapsulin, and EncFtn-Enc. FIG +95 106 apoferritin protein_state Spectroscopic evidence for the ferroxidase activity and comparison of iron loading capacity of apoferritin, EncFtnsH, encapsulin, and EncFtn-Enc. FIG +108 116 EncFtnsH protein Spectroscopic evidence for the ferroxidase activity and comparison of iron loading capacity of apoferritin, EncFtnsH, encapsulin, and EncFtn-Enc. FIG +118 128 encapsulin protein Spectroscopic evidence for the ferroxidase activity and comparison of iron loading capacity of apoferritin, EncFtnsH, encapsulin, and EncFtn-Enc. FIG +134 144 EncFtn-Enc complex_assembly Spectroscopic evidence for the ferroxidase activity and comparison of iron loading capacity of apoferritin, EncFtnsH, encapsulin, and EncFtn-Enc. FIG +4 15 Apoferritin protein_state (A) Apoferritin (10 μM monomer concentration) and EncFtnsH decamer fractions (20 μM monomer concentration, 10 μM FOC concentration) were incubated with 20 and 100 μM iron (2 and 10 times molar equivalent Fe2+ per FOC) and progress curves of the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ at 315 nm were recorded in a spectrophotometer. FIG +23 30 monomer oligomeric_state (A) Apoferritin (10 μM monomer concentration) and EncFtnsH decamer fractions (20 μM monomer concentration, 10 μM FOC concentration) were incubated with 20 and 100 μM iron (2 and 10 times molar equivalent Fe2+ per FOC) and progress curves of the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ at 315 nm were recorded in a spectrophotometer. FIG +50 58 EncFtnsH protein (A) Apoferritin (10 μM monomer concentration) and EncFtnsH decamer fractions (20 μM monomer concentration, 10 μM FOC concentration) were incubated with 20 and 100 μM iron (2 and 10 times molar equivalent Fe2+ per FOC) and progress curves of the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ at 315 nm were recorded in a spectrophotometer. FIG +59 66 decamer oligomeric_state (A) Apoferritin (10 μM monomer concentration) and EncFtnsH decamer fractions (20 μM monomer concentration, 10 μM FOC concentration) were incubated with 20 and 100 μM iron (2 and 10 times molar equivalent Fe2+ per FOC) and progress curves of the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ at 315 nm were recorded in a spectrophotometer. FIG +84 91 monomer oligomeric_state (A) Apoferritin (10 μM monomer concentration) and EncFtnsH decamer fractions (20 μM monomer concentration, 10 μM FOC concentration) were incubated with 20 and 100 μM iron (2 and 10 times molar equivalent Fe2+ per FOC) and progress curves of the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ at 315 nm were recorded in a spectrophotometer. FIG +113 116 FOC site (A) Apoferritin (10 μM monomer concentration) and EncFtnsH decamer fractions (20 μM monomer concentration, 10 μM FOC concentration) were incubated with 20 and 100 μM iron (2 and 10 times molar equivalent Fe2+ per FOC) and progress curves of the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ at 315 nm were recorded in a spectrophotometer. FIG +166 170 iron chemical (A) Apoferritin (10 μM monomer concentration) and EncFtnsH decamer fractions (20 μM monomer concentration, 10 μM FOC concentration) were incubated with 20 and 100 μM iron (2 and 10 times molar equivalent Fe2+ per FOC) and progress curves of the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ at 315 nm were recorded in a spectrophotometer. FIG +204 208 Fe2+ chemical (A) Apoferritin (10 μM monomer concentration) and EncFtnsH decamer fractions (20 μM monomer concentration, 10 μM FOC concentration) were incubated with 20 and 100 μM iron (2 and 10 times molar equivalent Fe2+ per FOC) and progress curves of the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ at 315 nm were recorded in a spectrophotometer. FIG +213 216 FOC site (A) Apoferritin (10 μM monomer concentration) and EncFtnsH decamer fractions (20 μM monomer concentration, 10 μM FOC concentration) were incubated with 20 and 100 μM iron (2 and 10 times molar equivalent Fe2+ per FOC) and progress curves of the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ at 315 nm were recorded in a spectrophotometer. FIG +222 237 progress curves evidence (A) Apoferritin (10 μM monomer concentration) and EncFtnsH decamer fractions (20 μM monomer concentration, 10 μM FOC concentration) were incubated with 20 and 100 μM iron (2 and 10 times molar equivalent Fe2+ per FOC) and progress curves of the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ at 315 nm were recorded in a spectrophotometer. FIG +258 262 Fe2+ chemical (A) Apoferritin (10 μM monomer concentration) and EncFtnsH decamer fractions (20 μM monomer concentration, 10 μM FOC concentration) were incubated with 20 and 100 μM iron (2 and 10 times molar equivalent Fe2+ per FOC) and progress curves of the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ at 315 nm were recorded in a spectrophotometer. FIG +266 270 Fe3+ chemical (A) Apoferritin (10 μM monomer concentration) and EncFtnsH decamer fractions (20 μM monomer concentration, 10 μM FOC concentration) were incubated with 20 and 100 μM iron (2 and 10 times molar equivalent Fe2+ per FOC) and progress curves of the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ at 315 nm were recorded in a spectrophotometer. FIG +28 32 iron chemical The background oxidation of iron at 20 and 100 μM in enzyme-free controls are shown for reference. (B) Encapsulin and EncFtn-Enc complexes at 10 μM asymmetric unit concentration were incubated with Fe2+ at 20 and 100 μM and progress curves for iron oxidation at A315 were measured in a UV/visible spectrophotometer. FIG +103 113 Encapsulin protein The background oxidation of iron at 20 and 100 μM in enzyme-free controls are shown for reference. (B) Encapsulin and EncFtn-Enc complexes at 10 μM asymmetric unit concentration were incubated with Fe2+ at 20 and 100 μM and progress curves for iron oxidation at A315 were measured in a UV/visible spectrophotometer. FIG +118 128 EncFtn-Enc complex_assembly The background oxidation of iron at 20 and 100 μM in enzyme-free controls are shown for reference. (B) Encapsulin and EncFtn-Enc complexes at 10 μM asymmetric unit concentration were incubated with Fe2+ at 20 and 100 μM and progress curves for iron oxidation at A315 were measured in a UV/visible spectrophotometer. FIG +183 192 incubated experimental_method The background oxidation of iron at 20 and 100 μM in enzyme-free controls are shown for reference. (B) Encapsulin and EncFtn-Enc complexes at 10 μM asymmetric unit concentration were incubated with Fe2+ at 20 and 100 μM and progress curves for iron oxidation at A315 were measured in a UV/visible spectrophotometer. FIG +198 202 Fe2+ chemical The background oxidation of iron at 20 and 100 μM in enzyme-free controls are shown for reference. (B) Encapsulin and EncFtn-Enc complexes at 10 μM asymmetric unit concentration were incubated with Fe2+ at 20 and 100 μM and progress curves for iron oxidation at A315 were measured in a UV/visible spectrophotometer. FIG +224 239 progress curves evidence The background oxidation of iron at 20 and 100 μM in enzyme-free controls are shown for reference. (B) Encapsulin and EncFtn-Enc complexes at 10 μM asymmetric unit concentration were incubated with Fe2+ at 20 and 100 μM and progress curves for iron oxidation at A315 were measured in a UV/visible spectrophotometer. FIG +244 248 iron chemical The background oxidation of iron at 20 and 100 μM in enzyme-free controls are shown for reference. (B) Encapsulin and EncFtn-Enc complexes at 10 μM asymmetric unit concentration were incubated with Fe2+ at 20 and 100 μM and progress curves for iron oxidation at A315 were measured in a UV/visible spectrophotometer. FIG +286 314 UV/visible spectrophotometer experimental_method The background oxidation of iron at 20 and 100 μM in enzyme-free controls are shown for reference. (B) Encapsulin and EncFtn-Enc complexes at 10 μM asymmetric unit concentration were incubated with Fe2+ at 20 and 100 μM and progress curves for iron oxidation at A315 were measured in a UV/visible spectrophotometer. FIG +49 53 Fe2+ chemical Enzyme free controls for background oxidation of Fe2+ are shown for reference. (C) Histogram of the iron loading capacity per biological assembly of EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc and apoferritin. FIG +100 104 iron chemical Enzyme free controls for background oxidation of Fe2+ are shown for reference. (C) Histogram of the iron loading capacity per biological assembly of EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc and apoferritin. FIG +149 157 EncFtnsH protein Enzyme free controls for background oxidation of Fe2+ are shown for reference. (C) Histogram of the iron loading capacity per biological assembly of EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc and apoferritin. FIG +159 169 encapsulin protein Enzyme free controls for background oxidation of Fe2+ are shown for reference. (C) Histogram of the iron loading capacity per biological assembly of EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc and apoferritin. FIG +171 181 EncFtn-Enc complex_assembly Enzyme free controls for background oxidation of Fe2+ are shown for reference. (C) Histogram of the iron loading capacity per biological assembly of EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc and apoferritin. FIG +186 197 apoferritin protein_state Enzyme free controls for background oxidation of Fe2+ are shown for reference. (C) Histogram of the iron loading capacity per biological assembly of EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc and apoferritin. FIG +79 83 iron chemical The results shown are for three technical replicates and represent the optimal iron loading by the complexes after three hours when incubated with Fe2+. FIG +147 151 Fe2+ chemical The results shown are for three technical replicates and represent the optimal iron loading by the complexes after three hours when incubated with Fe2+. FIG +37 48 iron-loaded protein_state In light of the identification of an iron-loaded FOC in the crystal structure of EncFtn and our native mass spectrometry data, we performed ferroxidase and peroxidase assays to demonstrate the catalytic activity of this protein. RESULTS +49 52 FOC site In light of the identification of an iron-loaded FOC in the crystal structure of EncFtn and our native mass spectrometry data, we performed ferroxidase and peroxidase assays to demonstrate the catalytic activity of this protein. RESULTS +60 77 crystal structure evidence In light of the identification of an iron-loaded FOC in the crystal structure of EncFtn and our native mass spectrometry data, we performed ferroxidase and peroxidase assays to demonstrate the catalytic activity of this protein. RESULTS +81 87 EncFtn protein In light of the identification of an iron-loaded FOC in the crystal structure of EncFtn and our native mass spectrometry data, we performed ferroxidase and peroxidase assays to demonstrate the catalytic activity of this protein. RESULTS +96 120 native mass spectrometry experimental_method In light of the identification of an iron-loaded FOC in the crystal structure of EncFtn and our native mass spectrometry data, we performed ferroxidase and peroxidase assays to demonstrate the catalytic activity of this protein. RESULTS +140 173 ferroxidase and peroxidase assays experimental_method In light of the identification of an iron-loaded FOC in the crystal structure of EncFtn and our native mass spectrometry data, we performed ferroxidase and peroxidase assays to demonstrate the catalytic activity of this protein. RESULTS +29 35 equine taxonomy_domain In addition, we also assayed equine apoferritin, an example of a classical ferritin enzyme, as a positive control. RESULTS +36 47 apoferritin protein_state In addition, we also assayed equine apoferritin, an example of a classical ferritin enzyme, as a positive control. RESULTS +65 74 classical protein_state In addition, we also assayed equine apoferritin, an example of a classical ferritin enzyme, as a positive control. RESULTS +75 83 ferritin protein_type In addition, we also assayed equine apoferritin, an example of a classical ferritin enzyme, as a positive control. RESULTS +11 21 Dps family protein_type Unlike the Dps family of ferritin-like proteins, EncFtn showed no peroxidase activity when assayed with the substrate ortho-phenylenediamine. RESULTS +25 47 ferritin-like proteins protein_type Unlike the Dps family of ferritin-like proteins, EncFtn showed no peroxidase activity when assayed with the substrate ortho-phenylenediamine. RESULTS +49 55 EncFtn protein Unlike the Dps family of ferritin-like proteins, EncFtn showed no peroxidase activity when assayed with the substrate ortho-phenylenediamine. RESULTS +118 140 ortho-phenylenediamine chemical Unlike the Dps family of ferritin-like proteins, EncFtn showed no peroxidase activity when assayed with the substrate ortho-phenylenediamine. RESULTS +4 15 ferroxidase protein_type The ferroxidase activity of EncFtnsH was measured by recording the progress curve of Fe2+ oxidation to Fe3+ at 315 nm after addition of 20 and 100 µM Fe2+ (2 and 10 times molar ratio Fe2+/FOC). RESULTS +28 36 EncFtnsH protein The ferroxidase activity of EncFtnsH was measured by recording the progress curve of Fe2+ oxidation to Fe3+ at 315 nm after addition of 20 and 100 µM Fe2+ (2 and 10 times molar ratio Fe2+/FOC). RESULTS +67 81 progress curve evidence The ferroxidase activity of EncFtnsH was measured by recording the progress curve of Fe2+ oxidation to Fe3+ at 315 nm after addition of 20 and 100 µM Fe2+ (2 and 10 times molar ratio Fe2+/FOC). RESULTS +85 89 Fe2+ chemical The ferroxidase activity of EncFtnsH was measured by recording the progress curve of Fe2+ oxidation to Fe3+ at 315 nm after addition of 20 and 100 µM Fe2+ (2 and 10 times molar ratio Fe2+/FOC). RESULTS +103 107 Fe3+ chemical The ferroxidase activity of EncFtnsH was measured by recording the progress curve of Fe2+ oxidation to Fe3+ at 315 nm after addition of 20 and 100 µM Fe2+ (2 and 10 times molar ratio Fe2+/FOC). RESULTS +150 154 Fe2+ chemical The ferroxidase activity of EncFtnsH was measured by recording the progress curve of Fe2+ oxidation to Fe3+ at 315 nm after addition of 20 and 100 µM Fe2+ (2 and 10 times molar ratio Fe2+/FOC). RESULTS +183 187 Fe2+ chemical The ferroxidase activity of EncFtnsH was measured by recording the progress curve of Fe2+ oxidation to Fe3+ at 315 nm after addition of 20 and 100 µM Fe2+ (2 and 10 times molar ratio Fe2+/FOC). RESULTS +188 191 FOC site The ferroxidase activity of EncFtnsH was measured by recording the progress curve of Fe2+ oxidation to Fe3+ at 315 nm after addition of 20 and 100 µM Fe2+ (2 and 10 times molar ratio Fe2+/FOC). RESULTS +82 86 Fe2+ chemical In both experiments the rate of oxidation was faster than background oxidation of Fe2+ by molecular oxygen, and was highest for 100 µM Fe2+ (Figure 8A). RESULTS +100 106 oxygen chemical In both experiments the rate of oxidation was faster than background oxidation of Fe2+ by molecular oxygen, and was highest for 100 µM Fe2+ (Figure 8A). RESULTS +135 139 Fe2+ chemical In both experiments the rate of oxidation was faster than background oxidation of Fe2+ by molecular oxygen, and was highest for 100 µM Fe2+ (Figure 8A). RESULTS +33 41 EncFtnsH protein These data show that recombinant EncFtnsH acts as an active ferroxidase enzyme. RESULTS +53 59 active protein_state These data show that recombinant EncFtnsH acts as an active ferroxidase enzyme. RESULTS +60 71 ferroxidase protein_type These data show that recombinant EncFtnsH acts as an active ferroxidase enzyme. RESULTS +17 28 apoferritin protein_state When compared to apoferritin, EncFtnsH oxidized Fe2+ at a slower rate and the reaction did not run to completion over the 1800 s of the experiment. RESULTS +30 38 EncFtnsH protein When compared to apoferritin, EncFtnsH oxidized Fe2+ at a slower rate and the reaction did not run to completion over the 1800 s of the experiment. RESULTS +48 52 Fe2+ chemical When compared to apoferritin, EncFtnsH oxidized Fe2+ at a slower rate and the reaction did not run to completion over the 1800 s of the experiment. RESULTS +33 37 iron chemical Addition of higher quantities of iron resulted in the formation of a yellow/red precipitate at the end of the reaction. RESULTS +55 65 encapsulin protein We also performed these assays on purified recombinant encapsulin; which, when assayed alone, did not display ferroxidase activity above background Fe2+ oxidation (Figure 8B). RESULTS +110 121 ferroxidase protein_type We also performed these assays on purified recombinant encapsulin; which, when assayed alone, did not display ferroxidase activity above background Fe2+ oxidation (Figure 8B). RESULTS +148 152 Fe2+ chemical We also performed these assays on purified recombinant encapsulin; which, when assayed alone, did not display ferroxidase activity above background Fe2+ oxidation (Figure 8B). RESULTS +30 34 full protein_state In contrast, complexes of the full EncFtn encapsulin nanocompartment (i.e. the EncFtn-Enc protein complex) displayed ferroxidase activity comparable to apoferritin without the formation of precipitates (Figure 8B). RESULTS +35 41 EncFtn protein In contrast, complexes of the full EncFtn encapsulin nanocompartment (i.e. the EncFtn-Enc protein complex) displayed ferroxidase activity comparable to apoferritin without the formation of precipitates (Figure 8B). RESULTS +42 52 encapsulin protein In contrast, complexes of the full EncFtn encapsulin nanocompartment (i.e. the EncFtn-Enc protein complex) displayed ferroxidase activity comparable to apoferritin without the formation of precipitates (Figure 8B). RESULTS +53 68 nanocompartment complex_assembly In contrast, complexes of the full EncFtn encapsulin nanocompartment (i.e. the EncFtn-Enc protein complex) displayed ferroxidase activity comparable to apoferritin without the formation of precipitates (Figure 8B). RESULTS +79 89 EncFtn-Enc complex_assembly In contrast, complexes of the full EncFtn encapsulin nanocompartment (i.e. the EncFtn-Enc protein complex) displayed ferroxidase activity comparable to apoferritin without the formation of precipitates (Figure 8B). RESULTS +117 128 ferroxidase protein_type In contrast, complexes of the full EncFtn encapsulin nanocompartment (i.e. the EncFtn-Enc protein complex) displayed ferroxidase activity comparable to apoferritin without the formation of precipitates (Figure 8B). RESULTS +152 163 apoferritin protein_state In contrast, complexes of the full EncFtn encapsulin nanocompartment (i.e. the EncFtn-Enc protein complex) displayed ferroxidase activity comparable to apoferritin without the formation of precipitates (Figure 8B). RESULTS +47 55 EncFtnsH protein We attributed the precipitates observed in the EncFtnsH ferroxidase assay to the production of insoluble Fe3+ complexes, which led us to propose that EncFtn does not directly store Fe3+ in a mineral form. RESULTS +56 73 ferroxidase assay experimental_method We attributed the precipitates observed in the EncFtnsH ferroxidase assay to the production of insoluble Fe3+ complexes, which led us to propose that EncFtn does not directly store Fe3+ in a mineral form. RESULTS +105 109 Fe3+ chemical We attributed the precipitates observed in the EncFtnsH ferroxidase assay to the production of insoluble Fe3+ complexes, which led us to propose that EncFtn does not directly store Fe3+ in a mineral form. RESULTS +150 156 EncFtn protein We attributed the precipitates observed in the EncFtnsH ferroxidase assay to the production of insoluble Fe3+ complexes, which led us to propose that EncFtn does not directly store Fe3+ in a mineral form. RESULTS +181 185 Fe3+ chemical We attributed the precipitates observed in the EncFtnsH ferroxidase assay to the production of insoluble Fe3+ complexes, which led us to propose that EncFtn does not directly store Fe3+ in a mineral form. RESULTS +29 38 native MS experimental_method This observation agrees with native MS results, which indicates a maximum iron loading of 10–15 iron ions per decameric EncFtn; and the structure, which does not possess the enclosed iron-storage cavity characteristic of classical ferritins and Dps family proteins that can directly accrue mineralized Fe3+ within their nanocompartment structures. RESULTS +74 78 iron chemical This observation agrees with native MS results, which indicates a maximum iron loading of 10–15 iron ions per decameric EncFtn; and the structure, which does not possess the enclosed iron-storage cavity characteristic of classical ferritins and Dps family proteins that can directly accrue mineralized Fe3+ within their nanocompartment structures. RESULTS +96 100 iron chemical This observation agrees with native MS results, which indicates a maximum iron loading of 10–15 iron ions per decameric EncFtn; and the structure, which does not possess the enclosed iron-storage cavity characteristic of classical ferritins and Dps family proteins that can directly accrue mineralized Fe3+ within their nanocompartment structures. RESULTS +110 119 decameric oligomeric_state This observation agrees with native MS results, which indicates a maximum iron loading of 10–15 iron ions per decameric EncFtn; and the structure, which does not possess the enclosed iron-storage cavity characteristic of classical ferritins and Dps family proteins that can directly accrue mineralized Fe3+ within their nanocompartment structures. RESULTS +120 126 EncFtn protein This observation agrees with native MS results, which indicates a maximum iron loading of 10–15 iron ions per decameric EncFtn; and the structure, which does not possess the enclosed iron-storage cavity characteristic of classical ferritins and Dps family proteins that can directly accrue mineralized Fe3+ within their nanocompartment structures. RESULTS +136 145 structure evidence This observation agrees with native MS results, which indicates a maximum iron loading of 10–15 iron ions per decameric EncFtn; and the structure, which does not possess the enclosed iron-storage cavity characteristic of classical ferritins and Dps family proteins that can directly accrue mineralized Fe3+ within their nanocompartment structures. RESULTS +183 202 iron-storage cavity site This observation agrees with native MS results, which indicates a maximum iron loading of 10–15 iron ions per decameric EncFtn; and the structure, which does not possess the enclosed iron-storage cavity characteristic of classical ferritins and Dps family proteins that can directly accrue mineralized Fe3+ within their nanocompartment structures. RESULTS +221 230 classical protein_state This observation agrees with native MS results, which indicates a maximum iron loading of 10–15 iron ions per decameric EncFtn; and the structure, which does not possess the enclosed iron-storage cavity characteristic of classical ferritins and Dps family proteins that can directly accrue mineralized Fe3+ within their nanocompartment structures. RESULTS +231 240 ferritins protein_type This observation agrees with native MS results, which indicates a maximum iron loading of 10–15 iron ions per decameric EncFtn; and the structure, which does not possess the enclosed iron-storage cavity characteristic of classical ferritins and Dps family proteins that can directly accrue mineralized Fe3+ within their nanocompartment structures. RESULTS +245 264 Dps family proteins protein_type This observation agrees with native MS results, which indicates a maximum iron loading of 10–15 iron ions per decameric EncFtn; and the structure, which does not possess the enclosed iron-storage cavity characteristic of classical ferritins and Dps family proteins that can directly accrue mineralized Fe3+ within their nanocompartment structures. RESULTS +302 306 Fe3+ chemical This observation agrees with native MS results, which indicates a maximum iron loading of 10–15 iron ions per decameric EncFtn; and the structure, which does not possess the enclosed iron-storage cavity characteristic of classical ferritins and Dps family proteins that can directly accrue mineralized Fe3+ within their nanocompartment structures. RESULTS +320 335 nanocompartment complex_assembly This observation agrees with native MS results, which indicates a maximum iron loading of 10–15 iron ions per decameric EncFtn; and the structure, which does not possess the enclosed iron-storage cavity characteristic of classical ferritins and Dps family proteins that can directly accrue mineralized Fe3+ within their nanocompartment structures. RESULTS +336 346 structures evidence This observation agrees with native MS results, which indicates a maximum iron loading of 10–15 iron ions per decameric EncFtn; and the structure, which does not possess the enclosed iron-storage cavity characteristic of classical ferritins and Dps family proteins that can directly accrue mineralized Fe3+ within their nanocompartment structures. RESULTS +69 75 EncFtn protein To analyze the products of these reactions and determine whether the EncFtn and encapsulin were able to store iron in a mineral form, we performed TEM on the reaction mixtures from the ferroxidase assay. RESULTS +80 90 encapsulin protein To analyze the products of these reactions and determine whether the EncFtn and encapsulin were able to store iron in a mineral form, we performed TEM on the reaction mixtures from the ferroxidase assay. RESULTS +110 114 iron chemical To analyze the products of these reactions and determine whether the EncFtn and encapsulin were able to store iron in a mineral form, we performed TEM on the reaction mixtures from the ferroxidase assay. RESULTS +147 150 TEM experimental_method To analyze the products of these reactions and determine whether the EncFtn and encapsulin were able to store iron in a mineral form, we performed TEM on the reaction mixtures from the ferroxidase assay. RESULTS +185 202 ferroxidase assay experimental_method To analyze the products of these reactions and determine whether the EncFtn and encapsulin were able to store iron in a mineral form, we performed TEM on the reaction mixtures from the ferroxidase assay. RESULTS +4 12 EncFtnsH protein The EncFtnsH reaction mixture showed the formation of large, irregular electron-dense precipitates (Figure 8—figure supplement 1A). RESULTS +67 71 Fe2+ chemical A similar distribution of particles was observed after addition of Fe2+ to the encapsulin protein (Figure 8—figure supplement 1B). RESULTS +79 89 encapsulin protein A similar distribution of particles was observed after addition of Fe2+ to the encapsulin protein (Figure 8—figure supplement 1B). RESULTS +25 29 Fe2+ chemical In contrast, addition of Fe2+ to the EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment resulted in small, highly regular, electron dense particles of approximately 5 nm in diameter (Figure 8—figure supplement 1C); we interpret these observations as controlled mineralization of iron within the nanocompartment. RESULTS +37 47 EncFtn-Enc complex_assembly In contrast, addition of Fe2+ to the EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment resulted in small, highly regular, electron dense particles of approximately 5 nm in diameter (Figure 8—figure supplement 1C); we interpret these observations as controlled mineralization of iron within the nanocompartment. RESULTS +48 63 nanocompartment complex_assembly In contrast, addition of Fe2+ to the EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment resulted in small, highly regular, electron dense particles of approximately 5 nm in diameter (Figure 8—figure supplement 1C); we interpret these observations as controlled mineralization of iron within the nanocompartment. RESULTS +255 259 iron chemical In contrast, addition of Fe2+ to the EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment resulted in small, highly regular, electron dense particles of approximately 5 nm in diameter (Figure 8—figure supplement 1C); we interpret these observations as controlled mineralization of iron within the nanocompartment. RESULTS +271 286 nanocompartment complex_assembly In contrast, addition of Fe2+ to the EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment resulted in small, highly regular, electron dense particles of approximately 5 nm in diameter (Figure 8—figure supplement 1C); we interpret these observations as controlled mineralization of iron within the nanocompartment. RESULTS +12 16 Fe2+ chemical Addition of Fe2+ to apoferritin resulted in a mixture of large particles and small (~2 nm) particles consistent with partial mineralization by the ferritin and some background oxidation of the iron (Figure 8—figure supplement 1D). RESULTS +20 31 apoferritin protein_state Addition of Fe2+ to apoferritin resulted in a mixture of large particles and small (~2 nm) particles consistent with partial mineralization by the ferritin and some background oxidation of the iron (Figure 8—figure supplement 1D). RESULTS +147 155 ferritin protein_type Addition of Fe2+ to apoferritin resulted in a mixture of large particles and small (~2 nm) particles consistent with partial mineralization by the ferritin and some background oxidation of the iron (Figure 8—figure supplement 1D). RESULTS +193 197 iron chemical Addition of Fe2+ to apoferritin resulted in a mixture of large particles and small (~2 nm) particles consistent with partial mineralization by the ferritin and some background oxidation of the iron (Figure 8—figure supplement 1D). RESULTS +0 18 Negative stain TEM experimental_method Negative stain TEM of these samples revealed that upon addition of iron, the EncFtnsH protein showed significant aggregation (Figure 8—figure supplement 1F); while the encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc system, and apoferritin are present as distinct nanocompartments without significant protein aggregation (Figure 8—figure supplement 1G–I). RESULTS +67 71 iron chemical Negative stain TEM of these samples revealed that upon addition of iron, the EncFtnsH protein showed significant aggregation (Figure 8—figure supplement 1F); while the encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc system, and apoferritin are present as distinct nanocompartments without significant protein aggregation (Figure 8—figure supplement 1G–I). RESULTS +77 85 EncFtnsH protein Negative stain TEM of these samples revealed that upon addition of iron, the EncFtnsH protein showed significant aggregation (Figure 8—figure supplement 1F); while the encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc system, and apoferritin are present as distinct nanocompartments without significant protein aggregation (Figure 8—figure supplement 1G–I). RESULTS +168 178 encapsulin protein Negative stain TEM of these samples revealed that upon addition of iron, the EncFtnsH protein showed significant aggregation (Figure 8—figure supplement 1F); while the encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc system, and apoferritin are present as distinct nanocompartments without significant protein aggregation (Figure 8—figure supplement 1G–I). RESULTS +180 190 EncFtn-Enc complex_assembly Negative stain TEM of these samples revealed that upon addition of iron, the EncFtnsH protein showed significant aggregation (Figure 8—figure supplement 1F); while the encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc system, and apoferritin are present as distinct nanocompartments without significant protein aggregation (Figure 8—figure supplement 1G–I). RESULTS +203 214 apoferritin protein_state Negative stain TEM of these samples revealed that upon addition of iron, the EncFtnsH protein showed significant aggregation (Figure 8—figure supplement 1F); while the encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc system, and apoferritin are present as distinct nanocompartments without significant protein aggregation (Figure 8—figure supplement 1G–I). RESULTS +239 255 nanocompartments complex_assembly Negative stain TEM of these samples revealed that upon addition of iron, the EncFtnsH protein showed significant aggregation (Figure 8—figure supplement 1F); while the encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc system, and apoferritin are present as distinct nanocompartments without significant protein aggregation (Figure 8—figure supplement 1G–I). RESULTS +0 4 Iron chemical Iron storage in encapsulin nanocompartments RESULTS +16 26 encapsulin protein Iron storage in encapsulin nanocompartments RESULTS +27 43 nanocompartments complex_assembly Iron storage in encapsulin nanocompartments RESULTS +19 36 ferroxidase assay experimental_method The results of the ferroxidase assay and micrographs of the reaction products suggest that the oxidation and mineralization function of the classical ferritins are split between the EncFtn and encapsulin proteins, with the EncFtn acting as a ferroxidase and the encapsulin shell providing an environment and template for iron mineralization and storage. RESULTS +41 52 micrographs evidence The results of the ferroxidase assay and micrographs of the reaction products suggest that the oxidation and mineralization function of the classical ferritins are split between the EncFtn and encapsulin proteins, with the EncFtn acting as a ferroxidase and the encapsulin shell providing an environment and template for iron mineralization and storage. RESULTS +140 149 classical protein_state The results of the ferroxidase assay and micrographs of the reaction products suggest that the oxidation and mineralization function of the classical ferritins are split between the EncFtn and encapsulin proteins, with the EncFtn acting as a ferroxidase and the encapsulin shell providing an environment and template for iron mineralization and storage. RESULTS +150 159 ferritins protein_type The results of the ferroxidase assay and micrographs of the reaction products suggest that the oxidation and mineralization function of the classical ferritins are split between the EncFtn and encapsulin proteins, with the EncFtn acting as a ferroxidase and the encapsulin shell providing an environment and template for iron mineralization and storage. RESULTS +182 188 EncFtn protein The results of the ferroxidase assay and micrographs of the reaction products suggest that the oxidation and mineralization function of the classical ferritins are split between the EncFtn and encapsulin proteins, with the EncFtn acting as a ferroxidase and the encapsulin shell providing an environment and template for iron mineralization and storage. RESULTS +193 203 encapsulin protein The results of the ferroxidase assay and micrographs of the reaction products suggest that the oxidation and mineralization function of the classical ferritins are split between the EncFtn and encapsulin proteins, with the EncFtn acting as a ferroxidase and the encapsulin shell providing an environment and template for iron mineralization and storage. RESULTS +223 229 EncFtn protein The results of the ferroxidase assay and micrographs of the reaction products suggest that the oxidation and mineralization function of the classical ferritins are split between the EncFtn and encapsulin proteins, with the EncFtn acting as a ferroxidase and the encapsulin shell providing an environment and template for iron mineralization and storage. RESULTS +242 253 ferroxidase protein_type The results of the ferroxidase assay and micrographs of the reaction products suggest that the oxidation and mineralization function of the classical ferritins are split between the EncFtn and encapsulin proteins, with the EncFtn acting as a ferroxidase and the encapsulin shell providing an environment and template for iron mineralization and storage. RESULTS +262 272 encapsulin protein The results of the ferroxidase assay and micrographs of the reaction products suggest that the oxidation and mineralization function of the classical ferritins are split between the EncFtn and encapsulin proteins, with the EncFtn acting as a ferroxidase and the encapsulin shell providing an environment and template for iron mineralization and storage. RESULTS +273 278 shell structure_element The results of the ferroxidase assay and micrographs of the reaction products suggest that the oxidation and mineralization function of the classical ferritins are split between the EncFtn and encapsulin proteins, with the EncFtn acting as a ferroxidase and the encapsulin shell providing an environment and template for iron mineralization and storage. RESULTS +321 325 iron chemical The results of the ferroxidase assay and micrographs of the reaction products suggest that the oxidation and mineralization function of the classical ferritins are split between the EncFtn and encapsulin proteins, with the EncFtn acting as a ferroxidase and the encapsulin shell providing an environment and template for iron mineralization and storage. RESULTS +38 42 Fe2+ chemical To investigate this further, we added Fe2+ at various concentrations to samples of apo-ferritin, EncFtn, isolated encapsulin, and the EncFtn-Enc protein complex, and subjected these samples to a ferrozine assay to quantify the amount of iron associated with the proteins after three hours of incubation. RESULTS +83 86 apo protein_state To investigate this further, we added Fe2+ at various concentrations to samples of apo-ferritin, EncFtn, isolated encapsulin, and the EncFtn-Enc protein complex, and subjected these samples to a ferrozine assay to quantify the amount of iron associated with the proteins after three hours of incubation. RESULTS +87 95 ferritin protein_type To investigate this further, we added Fe2+ at various concentrations to samples of apo-ferritin, EncFtn, isolated encapsulin, and the EncFtn-Enc protein complex, and subjected these samples to a ferrozine assay to quantify the amount of iron associated with the proteins after three hours of incubation. RESULTS +97 103 EncFtn protein To investigate this further, we added Fe2+ at various concentrations to samples of apo-ferritin, EncFtn, isolated encapsulin, and the EncFtn-Enc protein complex, and subjected these samples to a ferrozine assay to quantify the amount of iron associated with the proteins after three hours of incubation. RESULTS +114 124 encapsulin protein To investigate this further, we added Fe2+ at various concentrations to samples of apo-ferritin, EncFtn, isolated encapsulin, and the EncFtn-Enc protein complex, and subjected these samples to a ferrozine assay to quantify the amount of iron associated with the proteins after three hours of incubation. RESULTS +134 144 EncFtn-Enc complex_assembly To investigate this further, we added Fe2+ at various concentrations to samples of apo-ferritin, EncFtn, isolated encapsulin, and the EncFtn-Enc protein complex, and subjected these samples to a ferrozine assay to quantify the amount of iron associated with the proteins after three hours of incubation. RESULTS +195 210 ferrozine assay experimental_method To investigate this further, we added Fe2+ at various concentrations to samples of apo-ferritin, EncFtn, isolated encapsulin, and the EncFtn-Enc protein complex, and subjected these samples to a ferrozine assay to quantify the amount of iron associated with the proteins after three hours of incubation. RESULTS +237 241 iron chemical To investigate this further, we added Fe2+ at various concentrations to samples of apo-ferritin, EncFtn, isolated encapsulin, and the EncFtn-Enc protein complex, and subjected these samples to a ferrozine assay to quantify the amount of iron associated with the proteins after three hours of incubation. RESULTS +12 16 iron chemical The maximum iron loading capacity of these systems was calculated as the quantity of iron per biological assembly (Figure 8C). RESULTS +85 89 iron chemical The maximum iron loading capacity of these systems was calculated as the quantity of iron per biological assembly (Figure 8C). RESULTS +19 27 EncFtnsH protein In this assay, the EncFtnsH decamer binds a maximum of around 48 iron ions before excess iron induces protein precipitation. RESULTS +28 35 decamer oligomeric_state In this assay, the EncFtnsH decamer binds a maximum of around 48 iron ions before excess iron induces protein precipitation. RESULTS +65 69 iron chemical In this assay, the EncFtnsH decamer binds a maximum of around 48 iron ions before excess iron induces protein precipitation. RESULTS +89 93 iron chemical In this assay, the EncFtnsH decamer binds a maximum of around 48 iron ions before excess iron induces protein precipitation. RESULTS +4 14 encapsulin protein The encapsulin shell protein can sequester about 2200 iron ions before significant protein loss occurs, and the reconstituted EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment sequestered about 4150 iron ions. RESULTS +15 20 shell structure_element The encapsulin shell protein can sequester about 2200 iron ions before significant protein loss occurs, and the reconstituted EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment sequestered about 4150 iron ions. RESULTS +54 58 iron chemical The encapsulin shell protein can sequester about 2200 iron ions before significant protein loss occurs, and the reconstituted EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment sequestered about 4150 iron ions. RESULTS +126 136 EncFtn-Enc complex_assembly The encapsulin shell protein can sequester about 2200 iron ions before significant protein loss occurs, and the reconstituted EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment sequestered about 4150 iron ions. RESULTS +137 152 nanocompartment complex_assembly The encapsulin shell protein can sequester about 2200 iron ions before significant protein loss occurs, and the reconstituted EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment sequestered about 4150 iron ions. RESULTS +176 180 iron chemical The encapsulin shell protein can sequester about 2200 iron ions before significant protein loss occurs, and the reconstituted EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment sequestered about 4150 iron ions. RESULTS +50 61 apoferritin protein_state This latter result is significantly more than the apoferritin used in our assay, which sequesters approximately 570 iron ions in this assay (Figure 8C, Table 5). RESULTS +116 120 iron chemical This latter result is significantly more than the apoferritin used in our assay, which sequesters approximately 570 iron ions in this assay (Figure 8C, Table 5). RESULTS +75 81 EncFtn protein Consideration of the functional oligomeric states of these proteins, where EncFtn is a decamer and encapsulin forms an icosahedral cage, and estimation of the iron loading capacity of these complexes gives insight into the role of the two proteins in iron storage and mineralization. RESULTS +87 94 decamer oligomeric_state Consideration of the functional oligomeric states of these proteins, where EncFtn is a decamer and encapsulin forms an icosahedral cage, and estimation of the iron loading capacity of these complexes gives insight into the role of the two proteins in iron storage and mineralization. RESULTS +99 109 encapsulin protein Consideration of the functional oligomeric states of these proteins, where EncFtn is a decamer and encapsulin forms an icosahedral cage, and estimation of the iron loading capacity of these complexes gives insight into the role of the two proteins in iron storage and mineralization. RESULTS +119 130 icosahedral protein_state Consideration of the functional oligomeric states of these proteins, where EncFtn is a decamer and encapsulin forms an icosahedral cage, and estimation of the iron loading capacity of these complexes gives insight into the role of the two proteins in iron storage and mineralization. RESULTS +131 135 cage complex_assembly Consideration of the functional oligomeric states of these proteins, where EncFtn is a decamer and encapsulin forms an icosahedral cage, and estimation of the iron loading capacity of these complexes gives insight into the role of the two proteins in iron storage and mineralization. RESULTS +159 163 iron chemical Consideration of the functional oligomeric states of these proteins, where EncFtn is a decamer and encapsulin forms an icosahedral cage, and estimation of the iron loading capacity of these complexes gives insight into the role of the two proteins in iron storage and mineralization. RESULTS +251 255 iron chemical Consideration of the functional oligomeric states of these proteins, where EncFtn is a decamer and encapsulin forms an icosahedral cage, and estimation of the iron loading capacity of these complexes gives insight into the role of the two proteins in iron storage and mineralization. RESULTS +0 6 EncFtn protein EncFtn decamers bind up to 48 iron ions (Figure 8C), which is significantly higher than the stoichiometry of fifteen metal ions visible in the FOC and E31/34-site of the crystal structure of the EncFtnsH decamer and our MS analysis. RESULTS +7 15 decamers oligomeric_state EncFtn decamers bind up to 48 iron ions (Figure 8C), which is significantly higher than the stoichiometry of fifteen metal ions visible in the FOC and E31/34-site of the crystal structure of the EncFtnsH decamer and our MS analysis. RESULTS +30 34 iron chemical EncFtn decamers bind up to 48 iron ions (Figure 8C), which is significantly higher than the stoichiometry of fifteen metal ions visible in the FOC and E31/34-site of the crystal structure of the EncFtnsH decamer and our MS analysis. RESULTS +143 146 FOC site EncFtn decamers bind up to 48 iron ions (Figure 8C), which is significantly higher than the stoichiometry of fifteen metal ions visible in the FOC and E31/34-site of the crystal structure of the EncFtnsH decamer and our MS analysis. RESULTS +151 162 E31/34-site site EncFtn decamers bind up to 48 iron ions (Figure 8C), which is significantly higher than the stoichiometry of fifteen metal ions visible in the FOC and E31/34-site of the crystal structure of the EncFtnsH decamer and our MS analysis. RESULTS +170 187 crystal structure evidence EncFtn decamers bind up to 48 iron ions (Figure 8C), which is significantly higher than the stoichiometry of fifteen metal ions visible in the FOC and E31/34-site of the crystal structure of the EncFtnsH decamer and our MS analysis. RESULTS +195 203 EncFtnsH protein EncFtn decamers bind up to 48 iron ions (Figure 8C), which is significantly higher than the stoichiometry of fifteen metal ions visible in the FOC and E31/34-site of the crystal structure of the EncFtnsH decamer and our MS analysis. RESULTS +204 211 decamer oligomeric_state EncFtn decamers bind up to 48 iron ions (Figure 8C), which is significantly higher than the stoichiometry of fifteen metal ions visible in the FOC and E31/34-site of the crystal structure of the EncFtnsH decamer and our MS analysis. RESULTS +220 222 MS experimental_method EncFtn decamers bind up to 48 iron ions (Figure 8C), which is significantly higher than the stoichiometry of fifteen metal ions visible in the FOC and E31/34-site of the crystal structure of the EncFtnsH decamer and our MS analysis. RESULTS +30 51 solution measurements experimental_method The discrepancy between these solution measurements and our MS analysis may indicate that there are additional metal-binding sites on the interior channel and exterior faces of the protein; this is consistent with our identification of a number of weak metal-binding sites at the surface of the protein in the crystal structure (Figure 5D). RESULTS +60 62 MS experimental_method The discrepancy between these solution measurements and our MS analysis may indicate that there are additional metal-binding sites on the interior channel and exterior faces of the protein; this is consistent with our identification of a number of weak metal-binding sites at the surface of the protein in the crystal structure (Figure 5D). RESULTS +111 130 metal-binding sites site The discrepancy between these solution measurements and our MS analysis may indicate that there are additional metal-binding sites on the interior channel and exterior faces of the protein; this is consistent with our identification of a number of weak metal-binding sites at the surface of the protein in the crystal structure (Figure 5D). RESULTS +147 154 channel site The discrepancy between these solution measurements and our MS analysis may indicate that there are additional metal-binding sites on the interior channel and exterior faces of the protein; this is consistent with our identification of a number of weak metal-binding sites at the surface of the protein in the crystal structure (Figure 5D). RESULTS +253 272 metal-binding sites site The discrepancy between these solution measurements and our MS analysis may indicate that there are additional metal-binding sites on the interior channel and exterior faces of the protein; this is consistent with our identification of a number of weak metal-binding sites at the surface of the protein in the crystal structure (Figure 5D). RESULTS +310 327 crystal structure evidence The discrepancy between these solution measurements and our MS analysis may indicate that there are additional metal-binding sites on the interior channel and exterior faces of the protein; this is consistent with our identification of a number of weak metal-binding sites at the surface of the protein in the crystal structure (Figure 5D). RESULTS +48 52 Fe2+ chemical These observations are consistent with hydrated Fe2+ ions being channeled to the active site from the E31/34-site and the subsequent exit of Fe3+ products on the outer surface, as is seen in other ferritin family proteins. RESULTS +81 92 active site site These observations are consistent with hydrated Fe2+ ions being channeled to the active site from the E31/34-site and the subsequent exit of Fe3+ products on the outer surface, as is seen in other ferritin family proteins. RESULTS +102 113 E31/34-site site These observations are consistent with hydrated Fe2+ ions being channeled to the active site from the E31/34-site and the subsequent exit of Fe3+ products on the outer surface, as is seen in other ferritin family proteins. RESULTS +141 145 Fe3+ chemical These observations are consistent with hydrated Fe2+ ions being channeled to the active site from the E31/34-site and the subsequent exit of Fe3+ products on the outer surface, as is seen in other ferritin family proteins. RESULTS +197 205 ferritin protein_type These observations are consistent with hydrated Fe2+ ions being channeled to the active site from the E31/34-site and the subsequent exit of Fe3+ products on the outer surface, as is seen in other ferritin family proteins. RESULTS +19 29 encapsulin protein While the isolated encapsulin shell does not display any ferroxidase activity, it binds around 2200 iron ions in our assay (Table 5). RESULTS +30 35 shell structure_element While the isolated encapsulin shell does not display any ferroxidase activity, it binds around 2200 iron ions in our assay (Table 5). RESULTS +57 68 ferroxidase protein_type While the isolated encapsulin shell does not display any ferroxidase activity, it binds around 2200 iron ions in our assay (Table 5). RESULTS +100 104 iron chemical While the isolated encapsulin shell does not display any ferroxidase activity, it binds around 2200 iron ions in our assay (Table 5). RESULTS +22 27 shell structure_element This implies that the shell can bind a significant amount of iron on its outer and inner surfaces. RESULTS +61 65 iron chemical This implies that the shell can bind a significant amount of iron on its outer and inner surfaces. RESULTS +47 56 classical protein_state While the maximum reported loading capacity of classical ferritins is approximately 4500 iron ions, in our assay system we were only able to load apoferritin with around 570 iron ions. RESULTS +57 66 ferritins protein_type While the maximum reported loading capacity of classical ferritins is approximately 4500 iron ions, in our assay system we were only able to load apoferritin with around 570 iron ions. RESULTS +89 93 iron chemical While the maximum reported loading capacity of classical ferritins is approximately 4500 iron ions, in our assay system we were only able to load apoferritin with around 570 iron ions. RESULTS +146 157 apoferritin protein_state While the maximum reported loading capacity of classical ferritins is approximately 4500 iron ions, in our assay system we were only able to load apoferritin with around 570 iron ions. RESULTS +174 178 iron chemical While the maximum reported loading capacity of classical ferritins is approximately 4500 iron ions, in our assay system we were only able to load apoferritin with around 570 iron ions. RESULTS +25 35 EncFtn-Enc complex_assembly However, the recombinant EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment was able to bind over 4100 iron ions in the same time period, over seven times the amount seen for the apoferritin. RESULTS +36 51 nanocompartment complex_assembly However, the recombinant EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment was able to bind over 4100 iron ions in the same time period, over seven times the amount seen for the apoferritin. RESULTS +79 83 iron chemical However, the recombinant EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment was able to bind over 4100 iron ions in the same time period, over seven times the amount seen for the apoferritin. RESULTS +155 166 apoferritin protein_state However, the recombinant EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment was able to bind over 4100 iron ions in the same time period, over seven times the amount seen for the apoferritin. RESULTS +49 53 iron chemical We note we do not reach the experimental maximum iron loading for apoferritin and therefore the total iron-loading capacity of our system may be significantly higher than in this experimental system. RESULTS +66 77 apoferritin protein_state We note we do not reach the experimental maximum iron loading for apoferritin and therefore the total iron-loading capacity of our system may be significantly higher than in this experimental system. RESULTS +102 106 iron chemical We note we do not reach the experimental maximum iron loading for apoferritin and therefore the total iron-loading capacity of our system may be significantly higher than in this experimental system. RESULTS +35 41 EncFtn protein Taken together, our data show that EncFtn can catalytically oxidize Fe2+ to Fe3+; however, iron binding in EncFtn is limited to the FOC and several surface metal binding sites. RESULTS +68 72 Fe2+ chemical Taken together, our data show that EncFtn can catalytically oxidize Fe2+ to Fe3+; however, iron binding in EncFtn is limited to the FOC and several surface metal binding sites. RESULTS +76 80 Fe3+ chemical Taken together, our data show that EncFtn can catalytically oxidize Fe2+ to Fe3+; however, iron binding in EncFtn is limited to the FOC and several surface metal binding sites. RESULTS +91 95 iron chemical Taken together, our data show that EncFtn can catalytically oxidize Fe2+ to Fe3+; however, iron binding in EncFtn is limited to the FOC and several surface metal binding sites. RESULTS +107 113 EncFtn protein Taken together, our data show that EncFtn can catalytically oxidize Fe2+ to Fe3+; however, iron binding in EncFtn is limited to the FOC and several surface metal binding sites. RESULTS +132 135 FOC site Taken together, our data show that EncFtn can catalytically oxidize Fe2+ to Fe3+; however, iron binding in EncFtn is limited to the FOC and several surface metal binding sites. RESULTS +156 175 metal binding sites site Taken together, our data show that EncFtn can catalytically oxidize Fe2+ to Fe3+; however, iron binding in EncFtn is limited to the FOC and several surface metal binding sites. RESULTS +17 27 encapsulin protein In contrast, the encapsulin protein displays no catalytic activity, but has the ability to bind a considerable amount of iron. RESULTS +121 125 iron chemical In contrast, the encapsulin protein displays no catalytic activity, but has the ability to bind a considerable amount of iron. RESULTS +13 23 EncFtn-Enc complex_assembly Finally, the EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment complex retains the catalytic activity of EncFtn, and sequesters iron within the encapsulin shell at a higher level than the isolated components of the system, and at a significantly higher level than the classical ferritins. RESULTS +24 39 nanocompartment complex_assembly Finally, the EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment complex retains the catalytic activity of EncFtn, and sequesters iron within the encapsulin shell at a higher level than the isolated components of the system, and at a significantly higher level than the classical ferritins. RESULTS +82 88 EncFtn protein Finally, the EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment complex retains the catalytic activity of EncFtn, and sequesters iron within the encapsulin shell at a higher level than the isolated components of the system, and at a significantly higher level than the classical ferritins. RESULTS +105 109 iron chemical Finally, the EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment complex retains the catalytic activity of EncFtn, and sequesters iron within the encapsulin shell at a higher level than the isolated components of the system, and at a significantly higher level than the classical ferritins. RESULTS +121 131 encapsulin protein Finally, the EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment complex retains the catalytic activity of EncFtn, and sequesters iron within the encapsulin shell at a higher level than the isolated components of the system, and at a significantly higher level than the classical ferritins. RESULTS +132 137 shell structure_element Finally, the EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment complex retains the catalytic activity of EncFtn, and sequesters iron within the encapsulin shell at a higher level than the isolated components of the system, and at a significantly higher level than the classical ferritins. RESULTS +245 254 classical protein_state Finally, the EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment complex retains the catalytic activity of EncFtn, and sequesters iron within the encapsulin shell at a higher level than the isolated components of the system, and at a significantly higher level than the classical ferritins. RESULTS +255 264 ferritins protein_type Finally, the EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment complex retains the catalytic activity of EncFtn, and sequesters iron within the encapsulin shell at a higher level than the isolated components of the system, and at a significantly higher level than the classical ferritins. RESULTS +30 46 nanocompartments complex_assembly  Furthermore, our recombinant nanocompartments may not have the physiological subunit stoichiometry, and the iron-loading capacity of native nanocompartments is potentially much higher than the level we have observed. RESULTS +109 113 iron chemical  Furthermore, our recombinant nanocompartments may not have the physiological subunit stoichiometry, and the iron-loading capacity of native nanocompartments is potentially much higher than the level we have observed. RESULTS +134 140 native protein_state  Furthermore, our recombinant nanocompartments may not have the physiological subunit stoichiometry, and the iron-loading capacity of native nanocompartments is potentially much higher than the level we have observed. RESULTS +141 157 nanocompartments complex_assembly  Furthermore, our recombinant nanocompartments may not have the physiological subunit stoichiometry, and the iron-loading capacity of native nanocompartments is potentially much higher than the level we have observed. RESULTS +0 11 Mutagenesis experimental_method Mutagenesis of the EncFtnsHferroxidase center RESULTS +19 27 EncFtnsH protein Mutagenesis of the EncFtnsHferroxidase center RESULTS +27 45 ferroxidase center site Mutagenesis of the EncFtnsHferroxidase center RESULTS +28 37 R. rubrum species Purification of recombinant R. rubrum EncFtnsH FOC mutants. FIG +38 46 EncFtnsH protein Purification of recombinant R. rubrum EncFtnsH FOC mutants. FIG +47 50 FOC site Purification of recombinant R. rubrum EncFtnsH FOC mutants. FIG +51 58 mutants protein_state Purification of recombinant R. rubrum EncFtnsH FOC mutants. FIG +7 14 mutants protein_state Single mutants E32A, E62A, and H65A of EncFtnsH produced from E. coli BL21(DE3) cells grown in MM and MM supplemented with iron were subjected to Superdex 200 size-exclusion chromatography. FIG +15 19 E32A mutant Single mutants E32A, E62A, and H65A of EncFtnsH produced from E. coli BL21(DE3) cells grown in MM and MM supplemented with iron were subjected to Superdex 200 size-exclusion chromatography. FIG +21 25 E62A mutant Single mutants E32A, E62A, and H65A of EncFtnsH produced from E. coli BL21(DE3) cells grown in MM and MM supplemented with iron were subjected to Superdex 200 size-exclusion chromatography. FIG +31 35 H65A mutant Single mutants E32A, E62A, and H65A of EncFtnsH produced from E. coli BL21(DE3) cells grown in MM and MM supplemented with iron were subjected to Superdex 200 size-exclusion chromatography. FIG +39 47 EncFtnsH protein Single mutants E32A, E62A, and H65A of EncFtnsH produced from E. coli BL21(DE3) cells grown in MM and MM supplemented with iron were subjected to Superdex 200 size-exclusion chromatography. FIG +62 79 E. coli BL21(DE3) species Single mutants E32A, E62A, and H65A of EncFtnsH produced from E. coli BL21(DE3) cells grown in MM and MM supplemented with iron were subjected to Superdex 200 size-exclusion chromatography. FIG +95 97 MM experimental_method Single mutants E32A, E62A, and H65A of EncFtnsH produced from E. coli BL21(DE3) cells grown in MM and MM supplemented with iron were subjected to Superdex 200 size-exclusion chromatography. FIG +102 104 MM experimental_method Single mutants E32A, E62A, and H65A of EncFtnsH produced from E. coli BL21(DE3) cells grown in MM and MM supplemented with iron were subjected to Superdex 200 size-exclusion chromatography. FIG +123 127 iron chemical Single mutants E32A, E62A, and H65A of EncFtnsH produced from E. coli BL21(DE3) cells grown in MM and MM supplemented with iron were subjected to Superdex 200 size-exclusion chromatography. FIG +159 188 size-exclusion chromatography experimental_method Single mutants E32A, E62A, and H65A of EncFtnsH produced from E. coli BL21(DE3) cells grown in MM and MM supplemented with iron were subjected to Superdex 200 size-exclusion chromatography. FIG +4 31 Gel-filtration chromatogram evidence (A) Gel-filtration chromatogram of the E32A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a majority of the protein eluting as the decameric form of the protein and a small proportion of monomer. (B) Gel-filtration chromatograhy of the E62A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a single major decameric peak. (C) Gel-filtration chromatography of the H65A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in a single peak corresponding to the protein monomer. FIG +39 43 E32A mutant (A) Gel-filtration chromatogram of the E32A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a majority of the protein eluting as the decameric form of the protein and a small proportion of monomer. (B) Gel-filtration chromatograhy of the E62A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a single major decameric peak. (C) Gel-filtration chromatography of the H65A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in a single peak corresponding to the protein monomer. FIG +44 50 mutant protein_state (A) Gel-filtration chromatogram of the E32A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a majority of the protein eluting as the decameric form of the protein and a small proportion of monomer. (B) Gel-filtration chromatograhy of the E62A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a single major decameric peak. (C) Gel-filtration chromatography of the H65A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in a single peak corresponding to the protein monomer. FIG +59 67 EncFtnsH protein (A) Gel-filtration chromatogram of the E32A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a majority of the protein eluting as the decameric form of the protein and a small proportion of monomer. (B) Gel-filtration chromatograhy of the E62A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a single major decameric peak. (C) Gel-filtration chromatography of the H65A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in a single peak corresponding to the protein monomer. FIG +83 98 elution profile evidence (A) Gel-filtration chromatogram of the E32A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a majority of the protein eluting as the decameric form of the protein and a small proportion of monomer. (B) Gel-filtration chromatograhy of the E62A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a single major decameric peak. (C) Gel-filtration chromatography of the H65A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in a single peak corresponding to the protein monomer. FIG +145 154 decameric oligomeric_state (A) Gel-filtration chromatogram of the E32A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a majority of the protein eluting as the decameric form of the protein and a small proportion of monomer. (B) Gel-filtration chromatograhy of the E62A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a single major decameric peak. (C) Gel-filtration chromatography of the H65A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in a single peak corresponding to the protein monomer. FIG +201 208 monomer oligomeric_state (A) Gel-filtration chromatogram of the E32A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a majority of the protein eluting as the decameric form of the protein and a small proportion of monomer. (B) Gel-filtration chromatograhy of the E62A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a single major decameric peak. (C) Gel-filtration chromatography of the H65A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in a single peak corresponding to the protein monomer. FIG +214 242 Gel-filtration chromatograhy experimental_method (A) Gel-filtration chromatogram of the E32A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a majority of the protein eluting as the decameric form of the protein and a small proportion of monomer. (B) Gel-filtration chromatograhy of the E62A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a single major decameric peak. (C) Gel-filtration chromatography of the H65A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in a single peak corresponding to the protein monomer. FIG +250 254 E62A mutant (A) Gel-filtration chromatogram of the E32A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a majority of the protein eluting as the decameric form of the protein and a small proportion of monomer. (B) Gel-filtration chromatograhy of the E62A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a single major decameric peak. (C) Gel-filtration chromatography of the H65A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in a single peak corresponding to the protein monomer. FIG +255 261 mutant protein_state (A) Gel-filtration chromatogram of the E32A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a majority of the protein eluting as the decameric form of the protein and a small proportion of monomer. (B) Gel-filtration chromatograhy of the E62A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a single major decameric peak. (C) Gel-filtration chromatography of the H65A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in a single peak corresponding to the protein monomer. FIG +270 278 EncFtnsH protein (A) Gel-filtration chromatogram of the E32A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a majority of the protein eluting as the decameric form of the protein and a small proportion of monomer. (B) Gel-filtration chromatograhy of the E62A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a single major decameric peak. (C) Gel-filtration chromatography of the H65A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in a single peak corresponding to the protein monomer. FIG +294 309 elution profile evidence (A) Gel-filtration chromatogram of the E32A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a majority of the protein eluting as the decameric form of the protein and a small proportion of monomer. (B) Gel-filtration chromatograhy of the E62A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a single major decameric peak. (C) Gel-filtration chromatography of the H65A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in a single peak corresponding to the protein monomer. FIG +330 339 decameric oligomeric_state (A) Gel-filtration chromatogram of the E32A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a majority of the protein eluting as the decameric form of the protein and a small proportion of monomer. (B) Gel-filtration chromatograhy of the E62A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a single major decameric peak. (C) Gel-filtration chromatography of the H65A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in a single peak corresponding to the protein monomer. FIG +350 379 Gel-filtration chromatography experimental_method (A) Gel-filtration chromatogram of the E32A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a majority of the protein eluting as the decameric form of the protein and a small proportion of monomer. (B) Gel-filtration chromatograhy of the E62A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a single major decameric peak. (C) Gel-filtration chromatography of the H65A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in a single peak corresponding to the protein monomer. FIG +387 391 H65A mutant (A) Gel-filtration chromatogram of the E32A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a majority of the protein eluting as the decameric form of the protein and a small proportion of monomer. (B) Gel-filtration chromatograhy of the E62A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a single major decameric peak. (C) Gel-filtration chromatography of the H65A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in a single peak corresponding to the protein monomer. FIG +392 398 mutant protein_state (A) Gel-filtration chromatogram of the E32A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a majority of the protein eluting as the decameric form of the protein and a small proportion of monomer. (B) Gel-filtration chromatograhy of the E62A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a single major decameric peak. (C) Gel-filtration chromatography of the H65A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in a single peak corresponding to the protein monomer. FIG +407 415 EncFtnsH protein (A) Gel-filtration chromatogram of the E32A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a majority of the protein eluting as the decameric form of the protein and a small proportion of monomer. (B) Gel-filtration chromatograhy of the E62A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a single major decameric peak. (C) Gel-filtration chromatography of the H65A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in a single peak corresponding to the protein monomer. FIG +471 478 monomer oligomeric_state (A) Gel-filtration chromatogram of the E32A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a majority of the protein eluting as the decameric form of the protein and a small proportion of monomer. (B) Gel-filtration chromatograhy of the E62A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in an elution profile with a single major decameric peak. (C) Gel-filtration chromatography of the H65A mutant form of EncFtnsH resulted in a single peak corresponding to the protein monomer. FIG +65 87 metal binding residues site To investigate the structural and biochemical role played by the metal binding residues in the di-iron FOC of EncFtnsH we produced alanine mutations in each of these residues: Glu32, Glu62, and His65. RESULTS +95 106 di-iron FOC site To investigate the structural and biochemical role played by the metal binding residues in the di-iron FOC of EncFtnsH we produced alanine mutations in each of these residues: Glu32, Glu62, and His65. RESULTS +110 118 EncFtnsH protein To investigate the structural and biochemical role played by the metal binding residues in the di-iron FOC of EncFtnsH we produced alanine mutations in each of these residues: Glu32, Glu62, and His65. RESULTS +131 148 alanine mutations experimental_method To investigate the structural and biochemical role played by the metal binding residues in the di-iron FOC of EncFtnsH we produced alanine mutations in each of these residues: Glu32, Glu62, and His65. RESULTS +176 181 Glu32 residue_name_number To investigate the structural and biochemical role played by the metal binding residues in the di-iron FOC of EncFtnsH we produced alanine mutations in each of these residues: Glu32, Glu62, and His65. RESULTS +183 188 Glu62 residue_name_number To investigate the structural and biochemical role played by the metal binding residues in the di-iron FOC of EncFtnsH we produced alanine mutations in each of these residues: Glu32, Glu62, and His65. RESULTS +194 199 His65 residue_name_number To investigate the structural and biochemical role played by the metal binding residues in the di-iron FOC of EncFtnsH we produced alanine mutations in each of these residues: Glu32, Glu62, and His65. RESULTS +6 14 EncFtnsH protein These EncFtnsH mutants were produced in E. coli cells grown in MM, both in the absence and presence of additional iron. RESULTS +15 22 mutants protein_state These EncFtnsH mutants were produced in E. coli cells grown in MM, both in the absence and presence of additional iron. RESULTS +40 47 E. coli species These EncFtnsH mutants were produced in E. coli cells grown in MM, both in the absence and presence of additional iron. RESULTS +63 65 MM experimental_method These EncFtnsH mutants were produced in E. coli cells grown in MM, both in the absence and presence of additional iron. RESULTS +79 86 absence protein_state These EncFtnsH mutants were produced in E. coli cells grown in MM, both in the absence and presence of additional iron. RESULTS +91 102 presence of protein_state These EncFtnsH mutants were produced in E. coli cells grown in MM, both in the absence and presence of additional iron. RESULTS +114 118 iron chemical These EncFtnsH mutants were produced in E. coli cells grown in MM, both in the absence and presence of additional iron. RESULTS +4 8 E32A mutant The E32A and E62A mutants eluted from SEC at a volume consistent with the decameric form of EncFtnsH, with a small proportion of monomer; the H65A mutant eluted at a volume consistent with the monomeric form of EncFtnsH (Figure 9). RESULTS +13 17 E62A mutant The E32A and E62A mutants eluted from SEC at a volume consistent with the decameric form of EncFtnsH, with a small proportion of monomer; the H65A mutant eluted at a volume consistent with the monomeric form of EncFtnsH (Figure 9). RESULTS +18 25 mutants protein_state The E32A and E62A mutants eluted from SEC at a volume consistent with the decameric form of EncFtnsH, with a small proportion of monomer; the H65A mutant eluted at a volume consistent with the monomeric form of EncFtnsH (Figure 9). RESULTS +38 41 SEC experimental_method The E32A and E62A mutants eluted from SEC at a volume consistent with the decameric form of EncFtnsH, with a small proportion of monomer; the H65A mutant eluted at a volume consistent with the monomeric form of EncFtnsH (Figure 9). RESULTS +74 83 decameric oligomeric_state The E32A and E62A mutants eluted from SEC at a volume consistent with the decameric form of EncFtnsH, with a small proportion of monomer; the H65A mutant eluted at a volume consistent with the monomeric form of EncFtnsH (Figure 9). RESULTS +92 100 EncFtnsH protein The E32A and E62A mutants eluted from SEC at a volume consistent with the decameric form of EncFtnsH, with a small proportion of monomer; the H65A mutant eluted at a volume consistent with the monomeric form of EncFtnsH (Figure 9). RESULTS +129 136 monomer oligomeric_state The E32A and E62A mutants eluted from SEC at a volume consistent with the decameric form of EncFtnsH, with a small proportion of monomer; the H65A mutant eluted at a volume consistent with the monomeric form of EncFtnsH (Figure 9). RESULTS +142 146 H65A mutant The E32A and E62A mutants eluted from SEC at a volume consistent with the decameric form of EncFtnsH, with a small proportion of monomer; the H65A mutant eluted at a volume consistent with the monomeric form of EncFtnsH (Figure 9). RESULTS +147 153 mutant protein_state The E32A and E62A mutants eluted from SEC at a volume consistent with the decameric form of EncFtnsH, with a small proportion of monomer; the H65A mutant eluted at a volume consistent with the monomeric form of EncFtnsH (Figure 9). RESULTS +193 202 monomeric oligomeric_state The E32A and E62A mutants eluted from SEC at a volume consistent with the decameric form of EncFtnsH, with a small proportion of monomer; the H65A mutant eluted at a volume consistent with the monomeric form of EncFtnsH (Figure 9). RESULTS +211 219 EncFtnsH protein The E32A and E62A mutants eluted from SEC at a volume consistent with the decameric form of EncFtnsH, with a small proportion of monomer; the H65A mutant eluted at a volume consistent with the monomeric form of EncFtnsH (Figure 9). RESULTS +15 22 mutants protein_state For all of the mutants studied, no change in oligomerization state was apparent upon addition of Fe2+ in vitro. RESULTS +97 101 Fe2+ chemical For all of the mutants studied, no change in oligomerization state was apparent upon addition of Fe2+ in vitro. RESULTS +0 24 Native mass spectrometry experimental_method Native mass spectrometry of EncFtnsH mutants. FIG +28 36 EncFtnsH protein Native mass spectrometry of EncFtnsH mutants. FIG +37 44 mutants protein_state Native mass spectrometry of EncFtnsH mutants. FIG +4 11 spectra evidence All spectra were acquired in 100 mM ammonium acetate, pH 8.0 with a protein concentration of 5 µM. (A) Wild-type EncFtnsH in the absence of iron displays a charge state distribution consistent with a monomer (see also Figure 8). (B) E32A EncFtnsH displays a charge states consistent with a decamer (green circles); a minor species, consistent with the monomer of E32A mutant is also observed (blue circles). FIG +45 52 acetate chemical All spectra were acquired in 100 mM ammonium acetate, pH 8.0 with a protein concentration of 5 µM. (A) Wild-type EncFtnsH in the absence of iron displays a charge state distribution consistent with a monomer (see also Figure 8). (B) E32A EncFtnsH displays a charge states consistent with a decamer (green circles); a minor species, consistent with the monomer of E32A mutant is also observed (blue circles). FIG +103 112 Wild-type protein_state All spectra were acquired in 100 mM ammonium acetate, pH 8.0 with a protein concentration of 5 µM. (A) Wild-type EncFtnsH in the absence of iron displays a charge state distribution consistent with a monomer (see also Figure 8). (B) E32A EncFtnsH displays a charge states consistent with a decamer (green circles); a minor species, consistent with the monomer of E32A mutant is also observed (blue circles). FIG +113 121 EncFtnsH protein All spectra were acquired in 100 mM ammonium acetate, pH 8.0 with a protein concentration of 5 µM. (A) Wild-type EncFtnsH in the absence of iron displays a charge state distribution consistent with a monomer (see also Figure 8). (B) E32A EncFtnsH displays a charge states consistent with a decamer (green circles); a minor species, consistent with the monomer of E32A mutant is also observed (blue circles). FIG +129 139 absence of protein_state All spectra were acquired in 100 mM ammonium acetate, pH 8.0 with a protein concentration of 5 µM. (A) Wild-type EncFtnsH in the absence of iron displays a charge state distribution consistent with a monomer (see also Figure 8). (B) E32A EncFtnsH displays a charge states consistent with a decamer (green circles); a minor species, consistent with the monomer of E32A mutant is also observed (blue circles). FIG +140 144 iron chemical All spectra were acquired in 100 mM ammonium acetate, pH 8.0 with a protein concentration of 5 µM. (A) Wild-type EncFtnsH in the absence of iron displays a charge state distribution consistent with a monomer (see also Figure 8). (B) E32A EncFtnsH displays a charge states consistent with a decamer (green circles); a minor species, consistent with the monomer of E32A mutant is also observed (blue circles). FIG +156 181 charge state distribution evidence All spectra were acquired in 100 mM ammonium acetate, pH 8.0 with a protein concentration of 5 µM. (A) Wild-type EncFtnsH in the absence of iron displays a charge state distribution consistent with a monomer (see also Figure 8). (B) E32A EncFtnsH displays a charge states consistent with a decamer (green circles); a minor species, consistent with the monomer of E32A mutant is also observed (blue circles). FIG +200 207 monomer oligomeric_state All spectra were acquired in 100 mM ammonium acetate, pH 8.0 with a protein concentration of 5 µM. (A) Wild-type EncFtnsH in the absence of iron displays a charge state distribution consistent with a monomer (see also Figure 8). (B) E32A EncFtnsH displays a charge states consistent with a decamer (green circles); a minor species, consistent with the monomer of E32A mutant is also observed (blue circles). FIG +233 237 E32A mutant All spectra were acquired in 100 mM ammonium acetate, pH 8.0 with a protein concentration of 5 µM. (A) Wild-type EncFtnsH in the absence of iron displays a charge state distribution consistent with a monomer (see also Figure 8). (B) E32A EncFtnsH displays a charge states consistent with a decamer (green circles); a minor species, consistent with the monomer of E32A mutant is also observed (blue circles). FIG +238 246 EncFtnsH protein All spectra were acquired in 100 mM ammonium acetate, pH 8.0 with a protein concentration of 5 µM. (A) Wild-type EncFtnsH in the absence of iron displays a charge state distribution consistent with a monomer (see also Figure 8). (B) E32A EncFtnsH displays a charge states consistent with a decamer (green circles); a minor species, consistent with the monomer of E32A mutant is also observed (blue circles). FIG +258 271 charge states evidence All spectra were acquired in 100 mM ammonium acetate, pH 8.0 with a protein concentration of 5 µM. (A) Wild-type EncFtnsH in the absence of iron displays a charge state distribution consistent with a monomer (see also Figure 8). (B) E32A EncFtnsH displays a charge states consistent with a decamer (green circles); a minor species, consistent with the monomer of E32A mutant is also observed (blue circles). FIG +290 297 decamer oligomeric_state All spectra were acquired in 100 mM ammonium acetate, pH 8.0 with a protein concentration of 5 µM. (A) Wild-type EncFtnsH in the absence of iron displays a charge state distribution consistent with a monomer (see also Figure 8). (B) E32A EncFtnsH displays a charge states consistent with a decamer (green circles); a minor species, consistent with the monomer of E32A mutant is also observed (blue circles). FIG +352 359 monomer oligomeric_state All spectra were acquired in 100 mM ammonium acetate, pH 8.0 with a protein concentration of 5 µM. (A) Wild-type EncFtnsH in the absence of iron displays a charge state distribution consistent with a monomer (see also Figure 8). (B) E32A EncFtnsH displays a charge states consistent with a decamer (green circles); a minor species, consistent with the monomer of E32A mutant is also observed (blue circles). FIG +363 367 E32A mutant All spectra were acquired in 100 mM ammonium acetate, pH 8.0 with a protein concentration of 5 µM. (A) Wild-type EncFtnsH in the absence of iron displays a charge state distribution consistent with a monomer (see also Figure 8). (B) E32A EncFtnsH displays a charge states consistent with a decamer (green circles); a minor species, consistent with the monomer of E32A mutant is also observed (blue circles). FIG +368 374 mutant protein_state All spectra were acquired in 100 mM ammonium acetate, pH 8.0 with a protein concentration of 5 µM. (A) Wild-type EncFtnsH in the absence of iron displays a charge state distribution consistent with a monomer (see also Figure 8). (B) E32A EncFtnsH displays a charge states consistent with a decamer (green circles); a minor species, consistent with the monomer of E32A mutant is also observed (blue circles). FIG +4 8 E62A mutant (C) E62A EncFtnsH displays charge states consistent with a decamer (green circles). (D) H65A EncFtnsH displays charge states consistent with both monomer (blue circles) and dimer (purple circles). FIG +9 17 EncFtnsH protein (C) E62A EncFtnsH displays charge states consistent with a decamer (green circles). (D) H65A EncFtnsH displays charge states consistent with both monomer (blue circles) and dimer (purple circles). FIG +27 40 charge states evidence (C) E62A EncFtnsH displays charge states consistent with a decamer (green circles). (D) H65A EncFtnsH displays charge states consistent with both monomer (blue circles) and dimer (purple circles). FIG +59 66 decamer oligomeric_state (C) E62A EncFtnsH displays charge states consistent with a decamer (green circles). (D) H65A EncFtnsH displays charge states consistent with both monomer (blue circles) and dimer (purple circles). FIG +88 92 H65A mutant (C) E62A EncFtnsH displays charge states consistent with a decamer (green circles). (D) H65A EncFtnsH displays charge states consistent with both monomer (blue circles) and dimer (purple circles). FIG +93 101 EncFtnsH protein (C) E62A EncFtnsH displays charge states consistent with a decamer (green circles). (D) H65A EncFtnsH displays charge states consistent with both monomer (blue circles) and dimer (purple circles). FIG +111 124 charge states evidence (C) E62A EncFtnsH displays charge states consistent with a decamer (green circles). (D) H65A EncFtnsH displays charge states consistent with both monomer (blue circles) and dimer (purple circles). FIG +146 153 monomer oligomeric_state (C) E62A EncFtnsH displays charge states consistent with a decamer (green circles). (D) H65A EncFtnsH displays charge states consistent with both monomer (blue circles) and dimer (purple circles). FIG +173 178 dimer oligomeric_state (C) E62A EncFtnsH displays charge states consistent with a decamer (green circles). (D) H65A EncFtnsH displays charge states consistent with both monomer (blue circles) and dimer (purple circles). FIG +15 18 SEC experimental_method In addition to SEC studies, native mass spectrometry of the apo-EncFtnsH mutants was performed and compared with the wild-type apo-EncFtnsH protein (Figure 10). RESULTS +28 52 native mass spectrometry experimental_method In addition to SEC studies, native mass spectrometry of the apo-EncFtnsH mutants was performed and compared with the wild-type apo-EncFtnsH protein (Figure 10). RESULTS +60 63 apo protein_state In addition to SEC studies, native mass spectrometry of the apo-EncFtnsH mutants was performed and compared with the wild-type apo-EncFtnsH protein (Figure 10). RESULTS +64 72 EncFtnsH protein In addition to SEC studies, native mass spectrometry of the apo-EncFtnsH mutants was performed and compared with the wild-type apo-EncFtnsH protein (Figure 10). RESULTS +73 80 mutants protein_state In addition to SEC studies, native mass spectrometry of the apo-EncFtnsH mutants was performed and compared with the wild-type apo-EncFtnsH protein (Figure 10). RESULTS +117 126 wild-type protein_state In addition to SEC studies, native mass spectrometry of the apo-EncFtnsH mutants was performed and compared with the wild-type apo-EncFtnsH protein (Figure 10). RESULTS +127 130 apo protein_state In addition to SEC studies, native mass spectrometry of the apo-EncFtnsH mutants was performed and compared with the wild-type apo-EncFtnsH protein (Figure 10). RESULTS +131 139 EncFtnsH protein In addition to SEC studies, native mass spectrometry of the apo-EncFtnsH mutants was performed and compared with the wild-type apo-EncFtnsH protein (Figure 10). RESULTS +24 27 apo protein_state As described above, the apo-EncFtnsH has a charge state distribution consistent with an unstructured monomer, and decamer formation is only initiated upon addition of ferrous iron. RESULTS +28 36 EncFtnsH protein As described above, the apo-EncFtnsH has a charge state distribution consistent with an unstructured monomer, and decamer formation is only initiated upon addition of ferrous iron. RESULTS +43 55 charge state evidence As described above, the apo-EncFtnsH has a charge state distribution consistent with an unstructured monomer, and decamer formation is only initiated upon addition of ferrous iron. RESULTS +88 100 unstructured protein_state As described above, the apo-EncFtnsH has a charge state distribution consistent with an unstructured monomer, and decamer formation is only initiated upon addition of ferrous iron. RESULTS +101 108 monomer oligomeric_state As described above, the apo-EncFtnsH has a charge state distribution consistent with an unstructured monomer, and decamer formation is only initiated upon addition of ferrous iron. RESULTS +114 121 decamer oligomeric_state As described above, the apo-EncFtnsH has a charge state distribution consistent with an unstructured monomer, and decamer formation is only initiated upon addition of ferrous iron. RESULTS +175 179 iron chemical As described above, the apo-EncFtnsH has a charge state distribution consistent with an unstructured monomer, and decamer formation is only initiated upon addition of ferrous iron. RESULTS +9 13 E32A mutant Both the E32A mutant and E62A mutant displayed charge state distributions consistent with decamers, even in the absence of Fe2+. RESULTS +14 20 mutant protein_state Both the E32A mutant and E62A mutant displayed charge state distributions consistent with decamers, even in the absence of Fe2+. RESULTS +25 29 E62A mutant Both the E32A mutant and E62A mutant displayed charge state distributions consistent with decamers, even in the absence of Fe2+. RESULTS +30 36 mutant protein_state Both the E32A mutant and E62A mutant displayed charge state distributions consistent with decamers, even in the absence of Fe2+. RESULTS +47 59 charge state evidence Both the E32A mutant and E62A mutant displayed charge state distributions consistent with decamers, even in the absence of Fe2+. RESULTS +90 98 decamers oligomeric_state Both the E32A mutant and E62A mutant displayed charge state distributions consistent with decamers, even in the absence of Fe2+. RESULTS +112 122 absence of protein_state Both the E32A mutant and E62A mutant displayed charge state distributions consistent with decamers, even in the absence of Fe2+. RESULTS +123 127 Fe2+ chemical Both the E32A mutant and E62A mutant displayed charge state distributions consistent with decamers, even in the absence of Fe2+. RESULTS +46 49 SEC experimental_method This gas-phase observation is consistent with SEC measurements, which indicate both of these variants were also decamers in solution. RESULTS +112 120 decamers oligomeric_state This gas-phase observation is consistent with SEC measurements, which indicate both of these variants were also decamers in solution. RESULTS +45 52 decamer oligomeric_state Thus it seems that these mutations allow the decamer to form in the absence of iron in the FOC. RESULTS +68 78 absence of protein_state Thus it seems that these mutations allow the decamer to form in the absence of iron in the FOC. RESULTS +79 83 iron chemical Thus it seems that these mutations allow the decamer to form in the absence of iron in the FOC. RESULTS +91 94 FOC site Thus it seems that these mutations allow the decamer to form in the absence of iron in the FOC. RESULTS +19 32 glutamic acid residue_name In contrast to the glutamic acid mutants, MS analysis of the H65A mutant is similar to wild-type apo-EncFtnsH and is present as a monomer; interestingly a minor population of dimeric H65A was also observed. RESULTS +33 40 mutants protein_state In contrast to the glutamic acid mutants, MS analysis of the H65A mutant is similar to wild-type apo-EncFtnsH and is present as a monomer; interestingly a minor population of dimeric H65A was also observed. RESULTS +42 44 MS experimental_method In contrast to the glutamic acid mutants, MS analysis of the H65A mutant is similar to wild-type apo-EncFtnsH and is present as a monomer; interestingly a minor population of dimeric H65A was also observed. RESULTS +61 65 H65A mutant In contrast to the glutamic acid mutants, MS analysis of the H65A mutant is similar to wild-type apo-EncFtnsH and is present as a monomer; interestingly a minor population of dimeric H65A was also observed. RESULTS +66 72 mutant protein_state In contrast to the glutamic acid mutants, MS analysis of the H65A mutant is similar to wild-type apo-EncFtnsH and is present as a monomer; interestingly a minor population of dimeric H65A was also observed. RESULTS +87 96 wild-type protein_state In contrast to the glutamic acid mutants, MS analysis of the H65A mutant is similar to wild-type apo-EncFtnsH and is present as a monomer; interestingly a minor population of dimeric H65A was also observed. RESULTS +97 100 apo protein_state In contrast to the glutamic acid mutants, MS analysis of the H65A mutant is similar to wild-type apo-EncFtnsH and is present as a monomer; interestingly a minor population of dimeric H65A was also observed. RESULTS +101 109 EncFtnsH protein In contrast to the glutamic acid mutants, MS analysis of the H65A mutant is similar to wild-type apo-EncFtnsH and is present as a monomer; interestingly a minor population of dimeric H65A was also observed. RESULTS +130 137 monomer oligomeric_state In contrast to the glutamic acid mutants, MS analysis of the H65A mutant is similar to wild-type apo-EncFtnsH and is present as a monomer; interestingly a minor population of dimeric H65A was also observed. RESULTS +175 182 dimeric oligomeric_state In contrast to the glutamic acid mutants, MS analysis of the H65A mutant is similar to wild-type apo-EncFtnsH and is present as a monomer; interestingly a minor population of dimeric H65A was also observed. RESULTS +183 187 H65A mutant In contrast to the glutamic acid mutants, MS analysis of the H65A mutant is similar to wild-type apo-EncFtnsH and is present as a monomer; interestingly a minor population of dimeric H65A was also observed. RESULTS +77 81 E32A mutant We propose that the observed differences in the oligomerization state of the E32A and E62A mutants compared to wild-type are due to the changes in the electrostatic environment within the FOC. RESULTS +86 90 E62A mutant We propose that the observed differences in the oligomerization state of the E32A and E62A mutants compared to wild-type are due to the changes in the electrostatic environment within the FOC. RESULTS +91 98 mutants protein_state We propose that the observed differences in the oligomerization state of the E32A and E62A mutants compared to wild-type are due to the changes in the electrostatic environment within the FOC. RESULTS +111 120 wild-type protein_state We propose that the observed differences in the oligomerization state of the E32A and E62A mutants compared to wild-type are due to the changes in the electrostatic environment within the FOC. RESULTS +188 191 FOC site We propose that the observed differences in the oligomerization state of the E32A and E62A mutants compared to wild-type are due to the changes in the electrostatic environment within the FOC. RESULTS +3 13 neutral pH protein_state At neutral pH the glutamic acid residues are negatively charged, while the histidine residues are predominantly in their uncharged state. RESULTS +18 31 glutamic acid residue_name At neutral pH the glutamic acid residues are negatively charged, while the histidine residues are predominantly in their uncharged state. RESULTS +75 84 histidine residue_name At neutral pH the glutamic acid residues are negatively charged, while the histidine residues are predominantly in their uncharged state. RESULTS +7 16 wild-type protein_state In the wild-type (WT) EncFtnsH this leads to electrostatic repulsion between subunits in the absence of iron. RESULTS +18 20 WT protein_state In the wild-type (WT) EncFtnsH this leads to electrostatic repulsion between subunits in the absence of iron. RESULTS +22 30 EncFtnsH protein In the wild-type (WT) EncFtnsH this leads to electrostatic repulsion between subunits in the absence of iron. RESULTS +77 85 subunits structure_element In the wild-type (WT) EncFtnsH this leads to electrostatic repulsion between subunits in the absence of iron. RESULTS +93 103 absence of protein_state In the wild-type (WT) EncFtnsH this leads to electrostatic repulsion between subunits in the absence of iron. RESULTS +104 108 iron chemical In the wild-type (WT) EncFtnsH this leads to electrostatic repulsion between subunits in the absence of iron. RESULTS +0 12 Coordination bond_interaction Coordination of Fe2+ in this site stabilizes the dimer and reconstitutes the active FOC. RESULTS +16 20 Fe2+ chemical Coordination of Fe2+ in this site stabilizes the dimer and reconstitutes the active FOC. RESULTS +49 54 dimer oligomeric_state Coordination of Fe2+ in this site stabilizes the dimer and reconstitutes the active FOC. RESULTS +77 83 active protein_state Coordination of Fe2+ in this site stabilizes the dimer and reconstitutes the active FOC. RESULTS +84 87 FOC site Coordination of Fe2+ in this site stabilizes the dimer and reconstitutes the active FOC. RESULTS +29 34 Glu32 residue_name_number The geometric arrangement of Glu32 and Glu62 in the FOC explains their behavior in solution and the gas phase, where they both favor the formation of decamers due to the loss of a repulsive negative charge. RESULTS +39 44 Glu62 residue_name_number The geometric arrangement of Glu32 and Glu62 in the FOC explains their behavior in solution and the gas phase, where they both favor the formation of decamers due to the loss of a repulsive negative charge. RESULTS +52 55 FOC site The geometric arrangement of Glu32 and Glu62 in the FOC explains their behavior in solution and the gas phase, where they both favor the formation of decamers due to the loss of a repulsive negative charge. RESULTS +150 158 decamers oligomeric_state The geometric arrangement of Glu32 and Glu62 in the FOC explains their behavior in solution and the gas phase, where they both favor the formation of decamers due to the loss of a repulsive negative charge. RESULTS +4 7 FOC site The FOC in the H65A mutant is destabilized through the loss of this metal coordinating residue and potential positive charge carrier, thus favoring the monomer in solution and the gas phase. RESULTS +15 19 H65A mutant The FOC in the H65A mutant is destabilized through the loss of this metal coordinating residue and potential positive charge carrier, thus favoring the monomer in solution and the gas phase. RESULTS +20 26 mutant protein_state The FOC in the H65A mutant is destabilized through the loss of this metal coordinating residue and potential positive charge carrier, thus favoring the monomer in solution and the gas phase. RESULTS +55 62 loss of protein_state The FOC in the H65A mutant is destabilized through the loss of this metal coordinating residue and potential positive charge carrier, thus favoring the monomer in solution and the gas phase. RESULTS +68 94 metal coordinating residue site The FOC in the H65A mutant is destabilized through the loss of this metal coordinating residue and potential positive charge carrier, thus favoring the monomer in solution and the gas phase. RESULTS +152 159 monomer oligomeric_state The FOC in the H65A mutant is destabilized through the loss of this metal coordinating residue and potential positive charge carrier, thus favoring the monomer in solution and the gas phase. RESULTS +0 41 Data collection and refinement statistics evidence Data collection and refinement statistics. TABLE +1 3 WT protein_state " WT E32A E62A H65A Data collection Wavelength (Å) 1.74 1.73 1.73 1.74 Resolution range (Å) 49.63 - 2.06 (2.10 - 2.06) 48.84 - 2.59 (2.683 - 2.59) 48.87 - 2.21 (2.29 - 2.21) 48.86 - 2.97 (3.08 - 2.97) Space group P 1 21 1 P 1 21 1 P 1 21 1 P 1 21 1 Unit cell (Å) a b  c β (°) 98.18 120.53 140.30 95.36 97.78 120.28 140.53 95.41 98.09 120.23 140.36 95.50 98.03 120.29 140.43 95.39 Total reflections 1,264,922 (41,360) 405,488 (36,186) 1,069,345 (95,716) 323,853 (32,120) Unique reflections 197,873 (8,766) 100,067 (9,735) 162,379 (15,817) 66,658 (6,553) Multiplicity 6.4 (4.7) 4.1 (3.7) 6.6 (6.1) 4.9 (4.9) Anomalous multiplicity 3.2 (2.6) N/A N/A N/A Completeness (%) 99.2 (88.6) 99.0 (97.0) 100 (97.0) 100 (99.0) Anomalous completeness (%) 96.7 (77.2) N/A N/A N/A Mean I/sigma(I) 10.6 (1.60) 8.46 (1.79) 13.74 (1.80) 8.09 (1.74) Wilson B-factor 26.98 40.10 33.97 52.20 Rmerge 0.123 (0.790) 0.171 (0.792) 0.0979 (1.009) 0.177 (0.863) Rmeas 0.147 (0.973) 0.196 (0.923) 0.1064 (1.107) 0.199 (0.966) CC1/2 0.995 (0.469) 0.985 (0.557) 0.998 (0.642) 0.989 (0.627) CC* 0.999 (0.846) 0.996 (0.846) 0.999 (0.884) 0.997 (0.878) Image DOI 10.7488/ds/1342 10.7488/ds/1419 10.7488/ds/1420 10.7488/ds/1421 Refinement Rwork 0.171 (0.318) 0.183 (0.288) 0.165 (0.299) 0.186 (0.273) Rfree 0.206 (0.345) 0.225 (0351) 0.216 (0.364) 0.237 (0.325) Number of non-hydrogen atoms 23,222 22,366 22,691 22,145 macromolecules 22,276 22,019 21,965 22,066 ligands 138 8 24 74 water 808 339 702 5 Protein residues 2,703 2,686 2,675 2,700 RMS(bonds) (Å) 0.012 0.005 0.011 0.002 RMS(angles) (°) 1.26 0.58 1.02 0.40 Ramachandran favored (%) 100 99 100 99 Ramachandran allowed (%) 0 1 0 1 Ramachandran outliers (%) 0 0 0 0 Clash score 1.42 1.42 1.79 0.97 Average B-factor (Å2) 33.90 42.31 41.34 47.68 macromolecules 33.80 42.35 41.31 47.60 ligands 40.40 72.80 65.55 72.34 solvent 36.20 38.95 41.46 33.85 PDB ID 5DA5 5L89 5L8B 5L8G " TABLE +4 8 E32A mutant " WT E32A E62A H65A Data collection Wavelength (Å) 1.74 1.73 1.73 1.74 Resolution range (Å) 49.63 - 2.06 (2.10 - 2.06) 48.84 - 2.59 (2.683 - 2.59) 48.87 - 2.21 (2.29 - 2.21) 48.86 - 2.97 (3.08 - 2.97) Space group P 1 21 1 P 1 21 1 P 1 21 1 P 1 21 1 Unit cell (Å) a b  c β (°) 98.18 120.53 140.30 95.36 97.78 120.28 140.53 95.41 98.09 120.23 140.36 95.50 98.03 120.29 140.43 95.39 Total reflections 1,264,922 (41,360) 405,488 (36,186) 1,069,345 (95,716) 323,853 (32,120) Unique reflections 197,873 (8,766) 100,067 (9,735) 162,379 (15,817) 66,658 (6,553) Multiplicity 6.4 (4.7) 4.1 (3.7) 6.6 (6.1) 4.9 (4.9) Anomalous multiplicity 3.2 (2.6) N/A N/A N/A Completeness (%) 99.2 (88.6) 99.0 (97.0) 100 (97.0) 100 (99.0) Anomalous completeness (%) 96.7 (77.2) N/A N/A N/A Mean I/sigma(I) 10.6 (1.60) 8.46 (1.79) 13.74 (1.80) 8.09 (1.74) Wilson B-factor 26.98 40.10 33.97 52.20 Rmerge 0.123 (0.790) 0.171 (0.792) 0.0979 (1.009) 0.177 (0.863) Rmeas 0.147 (0.973) 0.196 (0.923) 0.1064 (1.107) 0.199 (0.966) CC1/2 0.995 (0.469) 0.985 (0.557) 0.998 (0.642) 0.989 (0.627) CC* 0.999 (0.846) 0.996 (0.846) 0.999 (0.884) 0.997 (0.878) Image DOI 10.7488/ds/1342 10.7488/ds/1419 10.7488/ds/1420 10.7488/ds/1421 Refinement Rwork 0.171 (0.318) 0.183 (0.288) 0.165 (0.299) 0.186 (0.273) Rfree 0.206 (0.345) 0.225 (0351) 0.216 (0.364) 0.237 (0.325) Number of non-hydrogen atoms 23,222 22,366 22,691 22,145 macromolecules 22,276 22,019 21,965 22,066 ligands 138 8 24 74 water 808 339 702 5 Protein residues 2,703 2,686 2,675 2,700 RMS(bonds) (Å) 0.012 0.005 0.011 0.002 RMS(angles) (°) 1.26 0.58 1.02 0.40 Ramachandran favored (%) 100 99 100 99 Ramachandran allowed (%) 0 1 0 1 Ramachandran outliers (%) 0 0 0 0 Clash score 1.42 1.42 1.79 0.97 Average B-factor (Å2) 33.90 42.31 41.34 47.68 macromolecules 33.80 42.35 41.31 47.60 ligands 40.40 72.80 65.55 72.34 solvent 36.20 38.95 41.46 33.85 PDB ID 5DA5 5L89 5L8B 5L8G " TABLE +9 13 E62A mutant " WT E32A E62A H65A Data collection Wavelength (Å) 1.74 1.73 1.73 1.74 Resolution range (Å) 49.63 - 2.06 (2.10 - 2.06) 48.84 - 2.59 (2.683 - 2.59) 48.87 - 2.21 (2.29 - 2.21) 48.86 - 2.97 (3.08 - 2.97) Space group P 1 21 1 P 1 21 1 P 1 21 1 P 1 21 1 Unit cell (Å) a b  c β (°) 98.18 120.53 140.30 95.36 97.78 120.28 140.53 95.41 98.09 120.23 140.36 95.50 98.03 120.29 140.43 95.39 Total reflections 1,264,922 (41,360) 405,488 (36,186) 1,069,345 (95,716) 323,853 (32,120) Unique reflections 197,873 (8,766) 100,067 (9,735) 162,379 (15,817) 66,658 (6,553) Multiplicity 6.4 (4.7) 4.1 (3.7) 6.6 (6.1) 4.9 (4.9) Anomalous multiplicity 3.2 (2.6) N/A N/A N/A Completeness (%) 99.2 (88.6) 99.0 (97.0) 100 (97.0) 100 (99.0) Anomalous completeness (%) 96.7 (77.2) N/A N/A N/A Mean I/sigma(I) 10.6 (1.60) 8.46 (1.79) 13.74 (1.80) 8.09 (1.74) Wilson B-factor 26.98 40.10 33.97 52.20 Rmerge 0.123 (0.790) 0.171 (0.792) 0.0979 (1.009) 0.177 (0.863) Rmeas 0.147 (0.973) 0.196 (0.923) 0.1064 (1.107) 0.199 (0.966) CC1/2 0.995 (0.469) 0.985 (0.557) 0.998 (0.642) 0.989 (0.627) CC* 0.999 (0.846) 0.996 (0.846) 0.999 (0.884) 0.997 (0.878) Image DOI 10.7488/ds/1342 10.7488/ds/1419 10.7488/ds/1420 10.7488/ds/1421 Refinement Rwork 0.171 (0.318) 0.183 (0.288) 0.165 (0.299) 0.186 (0.273) Rfree 0.206 (0.345) 0.225 (0351) 0.216 (0.364) 0.237 (0.325) Number of non-hydrogen atoms 23,222 22,366 22,691 22,145 macromolecules 22,276 22,019 21,965 22,066 ligands 138 8 24 74 water 808 339 702 5 Protein residues 2,703 2,686 2,675 2,700 RMS(bonds) (Å) 0.012 0.005 0.011 0.002 RMS(angles) (°) 1.26 0.58 1.02 0.40 Ramachandran favored (%) 100 99 100 99 Ramachandran allowed (%) 0 1 0 1 Ramachandran outliers (%) 0 0 0 0 Clash score 1.42 1.42 1.79 0.97 Average B-factor (Å2) 33.90 42.31 41.34 47.68 macromolecules 33.80 42.35 41.31 47.60 ligands 40.40 72.80 65.55 72.34 solvent 36.20 38.95 41.46 33.85 PDB ID 5DA5 5L89 5L8B 5L8G " TABLE +14 18 H65A mutant " WT E32A E62A H65A Data collection Wavelength (Å) 1.74 1.73 1.73 1.74 Resolution range (Å) 49.63 - 2.06 (2.10 - 2.06) 48.84 - 2.59 (2.683 - 2.59) 48.87 - 2.21 (2.29 - 2.21) 48.86 - 2.97 (3.08 - 2.97) Space group P 1 21 1 P 1 21 1 P 1 21 1 P 1 21 1 Unit cell (Å) a b  c β (°) 98.18 120.53 140.30 95.36 97.78 120.28 140.53 95.41 98.09 120.23 140.36 95.50 98.03 120.29 140.43 95.39 Total reflections 1,264,922 (41,360) 405,488 (36,186) 1,069,345 (95,716) 323,853 (32,120) Unique reflections 197,873 (8,766) 100,067 (9,735) 162,379 (15,817) 66,658 (6,553) Multiplicity 6.4 (4.7) 4.1 (3.7) 6.6 (6.1) 4.9 (4.9) Anomalous multiplicity 3.2 (2.6) N/A N/A N/A Completeness (%) 99.2 (88.6) 99.0 (97.0) 100 (97.0) 100 (99.0) Anomalous completeness (%) 96.7 (77.2) N/A N/A N/A Mean I/sigma(I) 10.6 (1.60) 8.46 (1.79) 13.74 (1.80) 8.09 (1.74) Wilson B-factor 26.98 40.10 33.97 52.20 Rmerge 0.123 (0.790) 0.171 (0.792) 0.0979 (1.009) 0.177 (0.863) Rmeas 0.147 (0.973) 0.196 (0.923) 0.1064 (1.107) 0.199 (0.966) CC1/2 0.995 (0.469) 0.985 (0.557) 0.998 (0.642) 0.989 (0.627) CC* 0.999 (0.846) 0.996 (0.846) 0.999 (0.884) 0.997 (0.878) Image DOI 10.7488/ds/1342 10.7488/ds/1419 10.7488/ds/1420 10.7488/ds/1421 Refinement Rwork 0.171 (0.318) 0.183 (0.288) 0.165 (0.299) 0.186 (0.273) Rfree 0.206 (0.345) 0.225 (0351) 0.216 (0.364) 0.237 (0.325) Number of non-hydrogen atoms 23,222 22,366 22,691 22,145 macromolecules 22,276 22,019 21,965 22,066 ligands 138 8 24 74 water 808 339 702 5 Protein residues 2,703 2,686 2,675 2,700 RMS(bonds) (Å) 0.012 0.005 0.011 0.002 RMS(angles) (°) 1.26 0.58 1.02 0.40 Ramachandran favored (%) 100 99 100 99 Ramachandran allowed (%) 0 1 0 1 Ramachandran outliers (%) 0 0 0 0 Clash score 1.42 1.42 1.79 0.97 Average B-factor (Å2) 33.90 42.31 41.34 47.68 macromolecules 33.80 42.35 41.31 47.60 ligands 40.40 72.80 65.55 72.34 solvent 36.20 38.95 41.46 33.85 PDB ID 5DA5 5L89 5L8B 5L8G " TABLE +1504 1509 water chemical " WT E32A E62A H65A Data collection Wavelength (Å) 1.74 1.73 1.73 1.74 Resolution range (Å) 49.63 - 2.06 (2.10 - 2.06) 48.84 - 2.59 (2.683 - 2.59) 48.87 - 2.21 (2.29 - 2.21) 48.86 - 2.97 (3.08 - 2.97) Space group P 1 21 1 P 1 21 1 P 1 21 1 P 1 21 1 Unit cell (Å) a b  c β (°) 98.18 120.53 140.30 95.36 97.78 120.28 140.53 95.41 98.09 120.23 140.36 95.50 98.03 120.29 140.43 95.39 Total reflections 1,264,922 (41,360) 405,488 (36,186) 1,069,345 (95,716) 323,853 (32,120) Unique reflections 197,873 (8,766) 100,067 (9,735) 162,379 (15,817) 66,658 (6,553) Multiplicity 6.4 (4.7) 4.1 (3.7) 6.6 (6.1) 4.9 (4.9) Anomalous multiplicity 3.2 (2.6) N/A N/A N/A Completeness (%) 99.2 (88.6) 99.0 (97.0) 100 (97.0) 100 (99.0) Anomalous completeness (%) 96.7 (77.2) N/A N/A N/A Mean I/sigma(I) 10.6 (1.60) 8.46 (1.79) 13.74 (1.80) 8.09 (1.74) Wilson B-factor 26.98 40.10 33.97 52.20 Rmerge 0.123 (0.790) 0.171 (0.792) 0.0979 (1.009) 0.177 (0.863) Rmeas 0.147 (0.973) 0.196 (0.923) 0.1064 (1.107) 0.199 (0.966) CC1/2 0.995 (0.469) 0.985 (0.557) 0.998 (0.642) 0.989 (0.627) CC* 0.999 (0.846) 0.996 (0.846) 0.999 (0.884) 0.997 (0.878) Image DOI 10.7488/ds/1342 10.7488/ds/1419 10.7488/ds/1420 10.7488/ds/1421 Refinement Rwork 0.171 (0.318) 0.183 (0.288) 0.165 (0.299) 0.186 (0.273) Rfree 0.206 (0.345) 0.225 (0351) 0.216 (0.364) 0.237 (0.325) Number of non-hydrogen atoms 23,222 22,366 22,691 22,145 macromolecules 22,276 22,019 21,965 22,066 ligands 138 8 24 74 water 808 339 702 5 Protein residues 2,703 2,686 2,675 2,700 RMS(bonds) (Å) 0.012 0.005 0.011 0.002 RMS(angles) (°) 1.26 0.58 1.02 0.40 Ramachandran favored (%) 100 99 100 99 Ramachandran allowed (%) 0 1 0 1 Ramachandran outliers (%) 0 0 0 0 Clash score 1.42 1.42 1.79 0.97 Average B-factor (Å2) 33.90 42.31 41.34 47.68 macromolecules 33.80 42.35 41.31 47.60 ligands 40.40 72.80 65.55 72.34 solvent 36.20 38.95 41.46 33.85 PDB ID 5DA5 5L89 5L8B 5L8G " TABLE +0 4 Iron chemical Iron loading capacity of EncFtn, encapsulin and ferritin. TABLE +25 31 EncFtn protein Iron loading capacity of EncFtn, encapsulin and ferritin. TABLE +33 43 encapsulin protein Iron loading capacity of EncFtn, encapsulin and ferritin. TABLE +48 56 ferritin protein_type Iron loading capacity of EncFtn, encapsulin and ferritin. TABLE +38 47 decameric oligomeric_state Protein samples (at 8.5 µM) including decameric EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc and apoferritin were mixed with Fe(NH4)2(SO4) (in 0.1% (v/v) HCl) of different concentrations in 50 mM Tris-HCl (pH 8.0), 150 mM NaCl buffer at room temperature for 3 hrs in the air. TABLE +48 56 EncFtnsH protein Protein samples (at 8.5 µM) including decameric EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc and apoferritin were mixed with Fe(NH4)2(SO4) (in 0.1% (v/v) HCl) of different concentrations in 50 mM Tris-HCl (pH 8.0), 150 mM NaCl buffer at room temperature for 3 hrs in the air. TABLE +58 68 encapsulin protein Protein samples (at 8.5 µM) including decameric EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc and apoferritin were mixed with Fe(NH4)2(SO4) (in 0.1% (v/v) HCl) of different concentrations in 50 mM Tris-HCl (pH 8.0), 150 mM NaCl buffer at room temperature for 3 hrs in the air. TABLE +70 80 EncFtn-Enc complex_assembly Protein samples (at 8.5 µM) including decameric EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc and apoferritin were mixed with Fe(NH4)2(SO4) (in 0.1% (v/v) HCl) of different concentrations in 50 mM Tris-HCl (pH 8.0), 150 mM NaCl buffer at room temperature for 3 hrs in the air. TABLE +85 96 apoferritin protein_state Protein samples (at 8.5 µM) including decameric EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc and apoferritin were mixed with Fe(NH4)2(SO4) (in 0.1% (v/v) HCl) of different concentrations in 50 mM Tris-HCl (pH 8.0), 150 mM NaCl buffer at room temperature for 3 hrs in the air. TABLE +113 126 Fe(NH4)2(SO4) chemical Protein samples (at 8.5 µM) including decameric EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc and apoferritin were mixed with Fe(NH4)2(SO4) (in 0.1% (v/v) HCl) of different concentrations in 50 mM Tris-HCl (pH 8.0), 150 mM NaCl buffer at room temperature for 3 hrs in the air. TABLE +142 145 HCl chemical Protein samples (at 8.5 µM) including decameric EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc and apoferritin were mixed with Fe(NH4)2(SO4) (in 0.1% (v/v) HCl) of different concentrations in 50 mM Tris-HCl (pH 8.0), 150 mM NaCl buffer at room temperature for 3 hrs in the air. TABLE +210 214 NaCl chemical Protein samples (at 8.5 µM) including decameric EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc and apoferritin were mixed with Fe(NH4)2(SO4) (in 0.1% (v/v) HCl) of different concentrations in 50 mM Tris-HCl (pH 8.0), 150 mM NaCl buffer at room temperature for 3 hrs in the air. TABLE +8 10 Fe chemical Protein-Fe mixtures were centrifuged at 13,000 x g to remove precipitated material and desalted prior to the Fe and protein content analysis by ferrozine assay and BCA microplate assay, respectively. TABLE +109 111 Fe chemical Protein-Fe mixtures were centrifuged at 13,000 x g to remove precipitated material and desalted prior to the Fe and protein content analysis by ferrozine assay and BCA microplate assay, respectively. TABLE +144 159 ferrozine assay experimental_method Protein-Fe mixtures were centrifuged at 13,000 x g to remove precipitated material and desalted prior to the Fe and protein content analysis by ferrozine assay and BCA microplate assay, respectively. TABLE +164 184 BCA microplate assay experimental_method Protein-Fe mixtures were centrifuged at 13,000 x g to remove precipitated material and desalted prior to the Fe and protein content analysis by ferrozine assay and BCA microplate assay, respectively. TABLE +0 2 Fe chemical Fe to protein ratio was calculated to indicate the Fe binding capacity of the protein. TABLE +51 53 Fe chemical Fe to protein ratio was calculated to indicate the Fe binding capacity of the protein. TABLE +42 46 iron chemical Protein stability was compromised at high iron concentrations; therefore, the highest iron loading with the least protein precipitation was used to derive the maximum iron loading capacity per biological assembly (underlined and highlighted in bold). TABLE +86 90 iron chemical Protein stability was compromised at high iron concentrations; therefore, the highest iron loading with the least protein precipitation was used to derive the maximum iron loading capacity per biological assembly (underlined and highlighted in bold). TABLE +167 171 iron chemical Protein stability was compromised at high iron concentrations; therefore, the highest iron loading with the least protein precipitation was used to derive the maximum iron loading capacity per biological assembly (underlined and highlighted in bold). TABLE +37 44 decamer oligomeric_state The biological unit assemblies are a decamer for EncFtnsH, a 60mer for encapsulin, a 60mer of encapsulin loaded with 12 copies of decameric EncFtn in the complex, and 24mer for horse spleen apoferritin. TABLE +49 57 EncFtnsH protein The biological unit assemblies are a decamer for EncFtnsH, a 60mer for encapsulin, a 60mer of encapsulin loaded with 12 copies of decameric EncFtn in the complex, and 24mer for horse spleen apoferritin. TABLE +61 66 60mer oligomeric_state The biological unit assemblies are a decamer for EncFtnsH, a 60mer for encapsulin, a 60mer of encapsulin loaded with 12 copies of decameric EncFtn in the complex, and 24mer for horse spleen apoferritin. TABLE +71 81 encapsulin protein The biological unit assemblies are a decamer for EncFtnsH, a 60mer for encapsulin, a 60mer of encapsulin loaded with 12 copies of decameric EncFtn in the complex, and 24mer for horse spleen apoferritin. TABLE +85 90 60mer oligomeric_state The biological unit assemblies are a decamer for EncFtnsH, a 60mer for encapsulin, a 60mer of encapsulin loaded with 12 copies of decameric EncFtn in the complex, and 24mer for horse spleen apoferritin. TABLE +94 104 encapsulin protein The biological unit assemblies are a decamer for EncFtnsH, a 60mer for encapsulin, a 60mer of encapsulin loaded with 12 copies of decameric EncFtn in the complex, and 24mer for horse spleen apoferritin. TABLE +105 116 loaded with protein_state The biological unit assemblies are a decamer for EncFtnsH, a 60mer for encapsulin, a 60mer of encapsulin loaded with 12 copies of decameric EncFtn in the complex, and 24mer for horse spleen apoferritin. TABLE +130 139 decameric oligomeric_state The biological unit assemblies are a decamer for EncFtnsH, a 60mer for encapsulin, a 60mer of encapsulin loaded with 12 copies of decameric EncFtn in the complex, and 24mer for horse spleen apoferritin. TABLE +140 146 EncFtn protein The biological unit assemblies are a decamer for EncFtnsH, a 60mer for encapsulin, a 60mer of encapsulin loaded with 12 copies of decameric EncFtn in the complex, and 24mer for horse spleen apoferritin. TABLE +167 172 24mer oligomeric_state The biological unit assemblies are a decamer for EncFtnsH, a 60mer for encapsulin, a 60mer of encapsulin loaded with 12 copies of decameric EncFtn in the complex, and 24mer for horse spleen apoferritin. TABLE +177 182 horse taxonomy_domain The biological unit assemblies are a decamer for EncFtnsH, a 60mer for encapsulin, a 60mer of encapsulin loaded with 12 copies of decameric EncFtn in the complex, and 24mer for horse spleen apoferritin. TABLE +190 201 apoferritin protein_state The biological unit assemblies are a decamer for EncFtnsH, a 60mer for encapsulin, a 60mer of encapsulin loaded with 12 copies of decameric EncFtn in the complex, and 24mer for horse spleen apoferritin. TABLE +83 118 ferrozine and BCA microplate assays experimental_method Errors are quoted as the standard deviation of three technical repeats in both the ferrozine and BCA microplate assays. TABLE +21 23 Fe chemical The proteins used in Fe loading experiment came from a single preparation. TABLE +15 29 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 chemical "Protein sample Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 loading (µM) Fe detected by ferrozine assay (µM) Protein detected by BCA microplate assay (µM) Fe / monomeric protein Maximum Fe loading per biological assembly unit 8.46 µM EncFtnsH-10mer 0 4.73 ± 2.32 5.26 ± 0.64 0.90 ± 0.44 39.9 9.93 ± 1.20 5.36 ± 0.69 1.85 ± 0.22 84 17.99 ± 2.01 4.96 ± 0.04 3.63 ± 0.41 147 21.09 ± 1.94 4.44 ± 0.21 4.75 ± 0.44 48 ± 4 224 28.68 ± 0.30 3.73 ± 0.53 7.68 ± 0.08 301 11.27 ± 1.10 2.50 ± 0.05 4.51 ± 0.44 8.50 µM Encapsulin 0 -1.02 ± 0.54 8.63 ± 0.17 -0.12 ± 0.06 224 62.24 ± 2.49 10.01 ± 0.58 6.22 ± 0.35 301 67.94 ± 3.15 8.69 ± 0.42 7.81 ± 0.36 450 107.96 ± 8.88 8.50 ± 0.69 12.71 ± 1.05 700 97.51 ± 3.19 7.26 ± 0.20 13.44 ± 0.44 1000 308.63 ± 2.06 8.42 ± 0.34 36.66 ± 0.24 2199 ± 15 1500 57.09 ± 0.90 1.44 ± 0.21 39.77 ± 0.62 2000 9.2 ± 1.16 0.21 ± 0.14 44.73 ± 5.63 8.70 µM EncFtn-Enc 0 3.31 ± 1.57 6.85 ± 0.07 0.48 ± 0.23 224 116.27 ± 3.74 7.63 ± 0.12 15.25 ± 0.49 301 132.86 ± 4.03 6.66 ± 0.31 19.96 ± 0.61 450 220.57 ± 27.33 6.12 ± 1.07 36.06 ± 4.47 700 344.03 ± 40.38 6.94 ± 0.17 49.58 ± 5.82 1000 496.00 ± 38.48 7.19 ± 0.08 68.94 ± 5.35 4137 ± 321 1500 569.98 ± 73.63 5.73 ± 0.03 99.44 ± 12.84 2000 584.30 ± 28.33 4.88 ± 0.22 119.62 ± 5.80 8.50 µM Apoferritin 0 3.95 ± 2.26 9.37 ± 0.24 0.42 ± 0.25 42.5 10.27 ± 1.12 8.27 ± 0.30 1.24 ± 0.18 212.5 44.48 ± 2.76 7.85 ± 0.77 5.67 ± 0.83 637.5 160.93 ± 4.27 6.76 ± 0.81 23.79 ± 3.12 571 ± 75 1275 114.92 ± 3.17 3.84 ± 0.30 29.91 ± 2.95 1700 91.40 ± 3.37 3.14 ± 0.35 29.13 ± 3.86 " TABLE +43 45 Fe chemical "Protein sample Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 loading (µM) Fe detected by ferrozine assay (µM) Protein detected by BCA microplate assay (µM) Fe / monomeric protein Maximum Fe loading per biological assembly unit 8.46 µM EncFtnsH-10mer 0 4.73 ± 2.32 5.26 ± 0.64 0.90 ± 0.44 39.9 9.93 ± 1.20 5.36 ± 0.69 1.85 ± 0.22 84 17.99 ± 2.01 4.96 ± 0.04 3.63 ± 0.41 147 21.09 ± 1.94 4.44 ± 0.21 4.75 ± 0.44 48 ± 4 224 28.68 ± 0.30 3.73 ± 0.53 7.68 ± 0.08 301 11.27 ± 1.10 2.50 ± 0.05 4.51 ± 0.44 8.50 µM Encapsulin 0 -1.02 ± 0.54 8.63 ± 0.17 -0.12 ± 0.06 224 62.24 ± 2.49 10.01 ± 0.58 6.22 ± 0.35 301 67.94 ± 3.15 8.69 ± 0.42 7.81 ± 0.36 450 107.96 ± 8.88 8.50 ± 0.69 12.71 ± 1.05 700 97.51 ± 3.19 7.26 ± 0.20 13.44 ± 0.44 1000 308.63 ± 2.06 8.42 ± 0.34 36.66 ± 0.24 2199 ± 15 1500 57.09 ± 0.90 1.44 ± 0.21 39.77 ± 0.62 2000 9.2 ± 1.16 0.21 ± 0.14 44.73 ± 5.63 8.70 µM EncFtn-Enc 0 3.31 ± 1.57 6.85 ± 0.07 0.48 ± 0.23 224 116.27 ± 3.74 7.63 ± 0.12 15.25 ± 0.49 301 132.86 ± 4.03 6.66 ± 0.31 19.96 ± 0.61 450 220.57 ± 27.33 6.12 ± 1.07 36.06 ± 4.47 700 344.03 ± 40.38 6.94 ± 0.17 49.58 ± 5.82 1000 496.00 ± 38.48 7.19 ± 0.08 68.94 ± 5.35 4137 ± 321 1500 569.98 ± 73.63 5.73 ± 0.03 99.44 ± 12.84 2000 584.30 ± 28.33 4.88 ± 0.22 119.62 ± 5.80 8.50 µM Apoferritin 0 3.95 ± 2.26 9.37 ± 0.24 0.42 ± 0.25 42.5 10.27 ± 1.12 8.27 ± 0.30 1.24 ± 0.18 212.5 44.48 ± 2.76 7.85 ± 0.77 5.67 ± 0.83 637.5 160.93 ± 4.27 6.76 ± 0.81 23.79 ± 3.12 571 ± 75 1275 114.92 ± 3.17 3.84 ± 0.30 29.91 ± 2.95 1700 91.40 ± 3.37 3.14 ± 0.35 29.13 ± 3.86 " TABLE +58 73 ferrozine assay experimental_method "Protein sample Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 loading (µM) Fe detected by ferrozine assay (µM) Protein detected by BCA microplate assay (µM) Fe / monomeric protein Maximum Fe loading per biological assembly unit 8.46 µM EncFtnsH-10mer 0 4.73 ± 2.32 5.26 ± 0.64 0.90 ± 0.44 39.9 9.93 ± 1.20 5.36 ± 0.69 1.85 ± 0.22 84 17.99 ± 2.01 4.96 ± 0.04 3.63 ± 0.41 147 21.09 ± 1.94 4.44 ± 0.21 4.75 ± 0.44 48 ± 4 224 28.68 ± 0.30 3.73 ± 0.53 7.68 ± 0.08 301 11.27 ± 1.10 2.50 ± 0.05 4.51 ± 0.44 8.50 µM Encapsulin 0 -1.02 ± 0.54 8.63 ± 0.17 -0.12 ± 0.06 224 62.24 ± 2.49 10.01 ± 0.58 6.22 ± 0.35 301 67.94 ± 3.15 8.69 ± 0.42 7.81 ± 0.36 450 107.96 ± 8.88 8.50 ± 0.69 12.71 ± 1.05 700 97.51 ± 3.19 7.26 ± 0.20 13.44 ± 0.44 1000 308.63 ± 2.06 8.42 ± 0.34 36.66 ± 0.24 2199 ± 15 1500 57.09 ± 0.90 1.44 ± 0.21 39.77 ± 0.62 2000 9.2 ± 1.16 0.21 ± 0.14 44.73 ± 5.63 8.70 µM EncFtn-Enc 0 3.31 ± 1.57 6.85 ± 0.07 0.48 ± 0.23 224 116.27 ± 3.74 7.63 ± 0.12 15.25 ± 0.49 301 132.86 ± 4.03 6.66 ± 0.31 19.96 ± 0.61 450 220.57 ± 27.33 6.12 ± 1.07 36.06 ± 4.47 700 344.03 ± 40.38 6.94 ± 0.17 49.58 ± 5.82 1000 496.00 ± 38.48 7.19 ± 0.08 68.94 ± 5.35 4137 ± 321 1500 569.98 ± 73.63 5.73 ± 0.03 99.44 ± 12.84 2000 584.30 ± 28.33 4.88 ± 0.22 119.62 ± 5.80 8.50 µM Apoferritin 0 3.95 ± 2.26 9.37 ± 0.24 0.42 ± 0.25 42.5 10.27 ± 1.12 8.27 ± 0.30 1.24 ± 0.18 212.5 44.48 ± 2.76 7.85 ± 0.77 5.67 ± 0.83 637.5 160.93 ± 4.27 6.76 ± 0.81 23.79 ± 3.12 571 ± 75 1275 114.92 ± 3.17 3.84 ± 0.30 29.91 ± 2.95 1700 91.40 ± 3.37 3.14 ± 0.35 29.13 ± 3.86 " TABLE +99 119 BCA microplate assay experimental_method "Protein sample Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 loading (µM) Fe detected by ferrozine assay (µM) Protein detected by BCA microplate assay (µM) Fe / monomeric protein Maximum Fe loading per biological assembly unit 8.46 µM EncFtnsH-10mer 0 4.73 ± 2.32 5.26 ± 0.64 0.90 ± 0.44 39.9 9.93 ± 1.20 5.36 ± 0.69 1.85 ± 0.22 84 17.99 ± 2.01 4.96 ± 0.04 3.63 ± 0.41 147 21.09 ± 1.94 4.44 ± 0.21 4.75 ± 0.44 48 ± 4 224 28.68 ± 0.30 3.73 ± 0.53 7.68 ± 0.08 301 11.27 ± 1.10 2.50 ± 0.05 4.51 ± 0.44 8.50 µM Encapsulin 0 -1.02 ± 0.54 8.63 ± 0.17 -0.12 ± 0.06 224 62.24 ± 2.49 10.01 ± 0.58 6.22 ± 0.35 301 67.94 ± 3.15 8.69 ± 0.42 7.81 ± 0.36 450 107.96 ± 8.88 8.50 ± 0.69 12.71 ± 1.05 700 97.51 ± 3.19 7.26 ± 0.20 13.44 ± 0.44 1000 308.63 ± 2.06 8.42 ± 0.34 36.66 ± 0.24 2199 ± 15 1500 57.09 ± 0.90 1.44 ± 0.21 39.77 ± 0.62 2000 9.2 ± 1.16 0.21 ± 0.14 44.73 ± 5.63 8.70 µM EncFtn-Enc 0 3.31 ± 1.57 6.85 ± 0.07 0.48 ± 0.23 224 116.27 ± 3.74 7.63 ± 0.12 15.25 ± 0.49 301 132.86 ± 4.03 6.66 ± 0.31 19.96 ± 0.61 450 220.57 ± 27.33 6.12 ± 1.07 36.06 ± 4.47 700 344.03 ± 40.38 6.94 ± 0.17 49.58 ± 5.82 1000 496.00 ± 38.48 7.19 ± 0.08 68.94 ± 5.35 4137 ± 321 1500 569.98 ± 73.63 5.73 ± 0.03 99.44 ± 12.84 2000 584.30 ± 28.33 4.88 ± 0.22 119.62 ± 5.80 8.50 µM Apoferritin 0 3.95 ± 2.26 9.37 ± 0.24 0.42 ± 0.25 42.5 10.27 ± 1.12 8.27 ± 0.30 1.24 ± 0.18 212.5 44.48 ± 2.76 7.85 ± 0.77 5.67 ± 0.83 637.5 160.93 ± 4.27 6.76 ± 0.81 23.79 ± 3.12 571 ± 75 1275 114.92 ± 3.17 3.84 ± 0.30 29.91 ± 2.95 1700 91.40 ± 3.37 3.14 ± 0.35 29.13 ± 3.86 " TABLE +125 127 Fe chemical "Protein sample Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 loading (µM) Fe detected by ferrozine assay (µM) Protein detected by BCA microplate assay (µM) Fe / monomeric protein Maximum Fe loading per biological assembly unit 8.46 µM EncFtnsH-10mer 0 4.73 ± 2.32 5.26 ± 0.64 0.90 ± 0.44 39.9 9.93 ± 1.20 5.36 ± 0.69 1.85 ± 0.22 84 17.99 ± 2.01 4.96 ± 0.04 3.63 ± 0.41 147 21.09 ± 1.94 4.44 ± 0.21 4.75 ± 0.44 48 ± 4 224 28.68 ± 0.30 3.73 ± 0.53 7.68 ± 0.08 301 11.27 ± 1.10 2.50 ± 0.05 4.51 ± 0.44 8.50 µM Encapsulin 0 -1.02 ± 0.54 8.63 ± 0.17 -0.12 ± 0.06 224 62.24 ± 2.49 10.01 ± 0.58 6.22 ± 0.35 301 67.94 ± 3.15 8.69 ± 0.42 7.81 ± 0.36 450 107.96 ± 8.88 8.50 ± 0.69 12.71 ± 1.05 700 97.51 ± 3.19 7.26 ± 0.20 13.44 ± 0.44 1000 308.63 ± 2.06 8.42 ± 0.34 36.66 ± 0.24 2199 ± 15 1500 57.09 ± 0.90 1.44 ± 0.21 39.77 ± 0.62 2000 9.2 ± 1.16 0.21 ± 0.14 44.73 ± 5.63 8.70 µM EncFtn-Enc 0 3.31 ± 1.57 6.85 ± 0.07 0.48 ± 0.23 224 116.27 ± 3.74 7.63 ± 0.12 15.25 ± 0.49 301 132.86 ± 4.03 6.66 ± 0.31 19.96 ± 0.61 450 220.57 ± 27.33 6.12 ± 1.07 36.06 ± 4.47 700 344.03 ± 40.38 6.94 ± 0.17 49.58 ± 5.82 1000 496.00 ± 38.48 7.19 ± 0.08 68.94 ± 5.35 4137 ± 321 1500 569.98 ± 73.63 5.73 ± 0.03 99.44 ± 12.84 2000 584.30 ± 28.33 4.88 ± 0.22 119.62 ± 5.80 8.50 µM Apoferritin 0 3.95 ± 2.26 9.37 ± 0.24 0.42 ± 0.25 42.5 10.27 ± 1.12 8.27 ± 0.30 1.24 ± 0.18 212.5 44.48 ± 2.76 7.85 ± 0.77 5.67 ± 0.83 637.5 160.93 ± 4.27 6.76 ± 0.81 23.79 ± 3.12 571 ± 75 1275 114.92 ± 3.17 3.84 ± 0.30 29.91 ± 2.95 1700 91.40 ± 3.37 3.14 ± 0.35 29.13 ± 3.86 " TABLE +156 158 Fe chemical "Protein sample Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 loading (µM) Fe detected by ferrozine assay (µM) Protein detected by BCA microplate assay (µM) Fe / monomeric protein Maximum Fe loading per biological assembly unit 8.46 µM EncFtnsH-10mer 0 4.73 ± 2.32 5.26 ± 0.64 0.90 ± 0.44 39.9 9.93 ± 1.20 5.36 ± 0.69 1.85 ± 0.22 84 17.99 ± 2.01 4.96 ± 0.04 3.63 ± 0.41 147 21.09 ± 1.94 4.44 ± 0.21 4.75 ± 0.44 48 ± 4 224 28.68 ± 0.30 3.73 ± 0.53 7.68 ± 0.08 301 11.27 ± 1.10 2.50 ± 0.05 4.51 ± 0.44 8.50 µM Encapsulin 0 -1.02 ± 0.54 8.63 ± 0.17 -0.12 ± 0.06 224 62.24 ± 2.49 10.01 ± 0.58 6.22 ± 0.35 301 67.94 ± 3.15 8.69 ± 0.42 7.81 ± 0.36 450 107.96 ± 8.88 8.50 ± 0.69 12.71 ± 1.05 700 97.51 ± 3.19 7.26 ± 0.20 13.44 ± 0.44 1000 308.63 ± 2.06 8.42 ± 0.34 36.66 ± 0.24 2199 ± 15 1500 57.09 ± 0.90 1.44 ± 0.21 39.77 ± 0.62 2000 9.2 ± 1.16 0.21 ± 0.14 44.73 ± 5.63 8.70 µM EncFtn-Enc 0 3.31 ± 1.57 6.85 ± 0.07 0.48 ± 0.23 224 116.27 ± 3.74 7.63 ± 0.12 15.25 ± 0.49 301 132.86 ± 4.03 6.66 ± 0.31 19.96 ± 0.61 450 220.57 ± 27.33 6.12 ± 1.07 36.06 ± 4.47 700 344.03 ± 40.38 6.94 ± 0.17 49.58 ± 5.82 1000 496.00 ± 38.48 7.19 ± 0.08 68.94 ± 5.35 4137 ± 321 1500 569.98 ± 73.63 5.73 ± 0.03 99.44 ± 12.84 2000 584.30 ± 28.33 4.88 ± 0.22 119.62 ± 5.80 8.50 µM Apoferritin 0 3.95 ± 2.26 9.37 ± 0.24 0.42 ± 0.25 42.5 10.27 ± 1.12 8.27 ± 0.30 1.24 ± 0.18 212.5 44.48 ± 2.76 7.85 ± 0.77 5.67 ± 0.83 637.5 160.93 ± 4.27 6.76 ± 0.81 23.79 ± 3.12 571 ± 75 1275 114.92 ± 3.17 3.84 ± 0.30 29.91 ± 2.95 1700 91.40 ± 3.37 3.14 ± 0.35 29.13 ± 3.86 " TABLE +206 214 EncFtnsH protein "Protein sample Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 loading (µM) Fe detected by ferrozine assay (µM) Protein detected by BCA microplate assay (µM) Fe / monomeric protein Maximum Fe loading per biological assembly unit 8.46 µM EncFtnsH-10mer 0 4.73 ± 2.32 5.26 ± 0.64 0.90 ± 0.44 39.9 9.93 ± 1.20 5.36 ± 0.69 1.85 ± 0.22 84 17.99 ± 2.01 4.96 ± 0.04 3.63 ± 0.41 147 21.09 ± 1.94 4.44 ± 0.21 4.75 ± 0.44 48 ± 4 224 28.68 ± 0.30 3.73 ± 0.53 7.68 ± 0.08 301 11.27 ± 1.10 2.50 ± 0.05 4.51 ± 0.44 8.50 µM Encapsulin 0 -1.02 ± 0.54 8.63 ± 0.17 -0.12 ± 0.06 224 62.24 ± 2.49 10.01 ± 0.58 6.22 ± 0.35 301 67.94 ± 3.15 8.69 ± 0.42 7.81 ± 0.36 450 107.96 ± 8.88 8.50 ± 0.69 12.71 ± 1.05 700 97.51 ± 3.19 7.26 ± 0.20 13.44 ± 0.44 1000 308.63 ± 2.06 8.42 ± 0.34 36.66 ± 0.24 2199 ± 15 1500 57.09 ± 0.90 1.44 ± 0.21 39.77 ± 0.62 2000 9.2 ± 1.16 0.21 ± 0.14 44.73 ± 5.63 8.70 µM EncFtn-Enc 0 3.31 ± 1.57 6.85 ± 0.07 0.48 ± 0.23 224 116.27 ± 3.74 7.63 ± 0.12 15.25 ± 0.49 301 132.86 ± 4.03 6.66 ± 0.31 19.96 ± 0.61 450 220.57 ± 27.33 6.12 ± 1.07 36.06 ± 4.47 700 344.03 ± 40.38 6.94 ± 0.17 49.58 ± 5.82 1000 496.00 ± 38.48 7.19 ± 0.08 68.94 ± 5.35 4137 ± 321 1500 569.98 ± 73.63 5.73 ± 0.03 99.44 ± 12.84 2000 584.30 ± 28.33 4.88 ± 0.22 119.62 ± 5.80 8.50 µM Apoferritin 0 3.95 ± 2.26 9.37 ± 0.24 0.42 ± 0.25 42.5 10.27 ± 1.12 8.27 ± 0.30 1.24 ± 0.18 212.5 44.48 ± 2.76 7.85 ± 0.77 5.67 ± 0.83 637.5 160.93 ± 4.27 6.76 ± 0.81 23.79 ± 3.12 571 ± 75 1275 114.92 ± 3.17 3.84 ± 0.30 29.91 ± 2.95 1700 91.40 ± 3.37 3.14 ± 0.35 29.13 ± 3.86 " TABLE +215 220 10mer oligomeric_state "Protein sample Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 loading (µM) Fe detected by ferrozine assay (µM) Protein detected by BCA microplate assay (µM) Fe / monomeric protein Maximum Fe loading per biological assembly unit 8.46 µM EncFtnsH-10mer 0 4.73 ± 2.32 5.26 ± 0.64 0.90 ± 0.44 39.9 9.93 ± 1.20 5.36 ± 0.69 1.85 ± 0.22 84 17.99 ± 2.01 4.96 ± 0.04 3.63 ± 0.41 147 21.09 ± 1.94 4.44 ± 0.21 4.75 ± 0.44 48 ± 4 224 28.68 ± 0.30 3.73 ± 0.53 7.68 ± 0.08 301 11.27 ± 1.10 2.50 ± 0.05 4.51 ± 0.44 8.50 µM Encapsulin 0 -1.02 ± 0.54 8.63 ± 0.17 -0.12 ± 0.06 224 62.24 ± 2.49 10.01 ± 0.58 6.22 ± 0.35 301 67.94 ± 3.15 8.69 ± 0.42 7.81 ± 0.36 450 107.96 ± 8.88 8.50 ± 0.69 12.71 ± 1.05 700 97.51 ± 3.19 7.26 ± 0.20 13.44 ± 0.44 1000 308.63 ± 2.06 8.42 ± 0.34 36.66 ± 0.24 2199 ± 15 1500 57.09 ± 0.90 1.44 ± 0.21 39.77 ± 0.62 2000 9.2 ± 1.16 0.21 ± 0.14 44.73 ± 5.63 8.70 µM EncFtn-Enc 0 3.31 ± 1.57 6.85 ± 0.07 0.48 ± 0.23 224 116.27 ± 3.74 7.63 ± 0.12 15.25 ± 0.49 301 132.86 ± 4.03 6.66 ± 0.31 19.96 ± 0.61 450 220.57 ± 27.33 6.12 ± 1.07 36.06 ± 4.47 700 344.03 ± 40.38 6.94 ± 0.17 49.58 ± 5.82 1000 496.00 ± 38.48 7.19 ± 0.08 68.94 ± 5.35 4137 ± 321 1500 569.98 ± 73.63 5.73 ± 0.03 99.44 ± 12.84 2000 584.30 ± 28.33 4.88 ± 0.22 119.62 ± 5.80 8.50 µM Apoferritin 0 3.95 ± 2.26 9.37 ± 0.24 0.42 ± 0.25 42.5 10.27 ± 1.12 8.27 ± 0.30 1.24 ± 0.18 212.5 44.48 ± 2.76 7.85 ± 0.77 5.67 ± 0.83 637.5 160.93 ± 4.27 6.76 ± 0.81 23.79 ± 3.12 571 ± 75 1275 114.92 ± 3.17 3.84 ± 0.30 29.91 ± 2.95 1700 91.40 ± 3.37 3.14 ± 0.35 29.13 ± 3.86 " TABLE +495 505 Encapsulin protein "Protein sample Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 loading (µM) Fe detected by ferrozine assay (µM) Protein detected by BCA microplate assay (µM) Fe / monomeric protein Maximum Fe loading per biological assembly unit 8.46 µM EncFtnsH-10mer 0 4.73 ± 2.32 5.26 ± 0.64 0.90 ± 0.44 39.9 9.93 ± 1.20 5.36 ± 0.69 1.85 ± 0.22 84 17.99 ± 2.01 4.96 ± 0.04 3.63 ± 0.41 147 21.09 ± 1.94 4.44 ± 0.21 4.75 ± 0.44 48 ± 4 224 28.68 ± 0.30 3.73 ± 0.53 7.68 ± 0.08 301 11.27 ± 1.10 2.50 ± 0.05 4.51 ± 0.44 8.50 µM Encapsulin 0 -1.02 ± 0.54 8.63 ± 0.17 -0.12 ± 0.06 224 62.24 ± 2.49 10.01 ± 0.58 6.22 ± 0.35 301 67.94 ± 3.15 8.69 ± 0.42 7.81 ± 0.36 450 107.96 ± 8.88 8.50 ± 0.69 12.71 ± 1.05 700 97.51 ± 3.19 7.26 ± 0.20 13.44 ± 0.44 1000 308.63 ± 2.06 8.42 ± 0.34 36.66 ± 0.24 2199 ± 15 1500 57.09 ± 0.90 1.44 ± 0.21 39.77 ± 0.62 2000 9.2 ± 1.16 0.21 ± 0.14 44.73 ± 5.63 8.70 µM EncFtn-Enc 0 3.31 ± 1.57 6.85 ± 0.07 0.48 ± 0.23 224 116.27 ± 3.74 7.63 ± 0.12 15.25 ± 0.49 301 132.86 ± 4.03 6.66 ± 0.31 19.96 ± 0.61 450 220.57 ± 27.33 6.12 ± 1.07 36.06 ± 4.47 700 344.03 ± 40.38 6.94 ± 0.17 49.58 ± 5.82 1000 496.00 ± 38.48 7.19 ± 0.08 68.94 ± 5.35 4137 ± 321 1500 569.98 ± 73.63 5.73 ± 0.03 99.44 ± 12.84 2000 584.30 ± 28.33 4.88 ± 0.22 119.62 ± 5.80 8.50 µM Apoferritin 0 3.95 ± 2.26 9.37 ± 0.24 0.42 ± 0.25 42.5 10.27 ± 1.12 8.27 ± 0.30 1.24 ± 0.18 212.5 44.48 ± 2.76 7.85 ± 0.77 5.67 ± 0.83 637.5 160.93 ± 4.27 6.76 ± 0.81 23.79 ± 3.12 571 ± 75 1275 114.92 ± 3.17 3.84 ± 0.30 29.91 ± 2.95 1700 91.40 ± 3.37 3.14 ± 0.35 29.13 ± 3.86 " TABLE +883 893 EncFtn-Enc complex_assembly "Protein sample Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 loading (µM) Fe detected by ferrozine assay (µM) Protein detected by BCA microplate assay (µM) Fe / monomeric protein Maximum Fe loading per biological assembly unit 8.46 µM EncFtnsH-10mer 0 4.73 ± 2.32 5.26 ± 0.64 0.90 ± 0.44 39.9 9.93 ± 1.20 5.36 ± 0.69 1.85 ± 0.22 84 17.99 ± 2.01 4.96 ± 0.04 3.63 ± 0.41 147 21.09 ± 1.94 4.44 ± 0.21 4.75 ± 0.44 48 ± 4 224 28.68 ± 0.30 3.73 ± 0.53 7.68 ± 0.08 301 11.27 ± 1.10 2.50 ± 0.05 4.51 ± 0.44 8.50 µM Encapsulin 0 -1.02 ± 0.54 8.63 ± 0.17 -0.12 ± 0.06 224 62.24 ± 2.49 10.01 ± 0.58 6.22 ± 0.35 301 67.94 ± 3.15 8.69 ± 0.42 7.81 ± 0.36 450 107.96 ± 8.88 8.50 ± 0.69 12.71 ± 1.05 700 97.51 ± 3.19 7.26 ± 0.20 13.44 ± 0.44 1000 308.63 ± 2.06 8.42 ± 0.34 36.66 ± 0.24 2199 ± 15 1500 57.09 ± 0.90 1.44 ± 0.21 39.77 ± 0.62 2000 9.2 ± 1.16 0.21 ± 0.14 44.73 ± 5.63 8.70 µM EncFtn-Enc 0 3.31 ± 1.57 6.85 ± 0.07 0.48 ± 0.23 224 116.27 ± 3.74 7.63 ± 0.12 15.25 ± 0.49 301 132.86 ± 4.03 6.66 ± 0.31 19.96 ± 0.61 450 220.57 ± 27.33 6.12 ± 1.07 36.06 ± 4.47 700 344.03 ± 40.38 6.94 ± 0.17 49.58 ± 5.82 1000 496.00 ± 38.48 7.19 ± 0.08 68.94 ± 5.35 4137 ± 321 1500 569.98 ± 73.63 5.73 ± 0.03 99.44 ± 12.84 2000 584.30 ± 28.33 4.88 ± 0.22 119.62 ± 5.80 8.50 µM Apoferritin 0 3.95 ± 2.26 9.37 ± 0.24 0.42 ± 0.25 42.5 10.27 ± 1.12 8.27 ± 0.30 1.24 ± 0.18 212.5 44.48 ± 2.76 7.85 ± 0.77 5.67 ± 0.83 637.5 160.93 ± 4.27 6.76 ± 0.81 23.79 ± 3.12 571 ± 75 1275 114.92 ± 3.17 3.84 ± 0.30 29.91 ± 2.95 1700 91.40 ± 3.37 3.14 ± 0.35 29.13 ± 3.86 " TABLE +1285 1296 Apoferritin protein_state "Protein sample Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 loading (µM) Fe detected by ferrozine assay (µM) Protein detected by BCA microplate assay (µM) Fe / monomeric protein Maximum Fe loading per biological assembly unit 8.46 µM EncFtnsH-10mer 0 4.73 ± 2.32 5.26 ± 0.64 0.90 ± 0.44 39.9 9.93 ± 1.20 5.36 ± 0.69 1.85 ± 0.22 84 17.99 ± 2.01 4.96 ± 0.04 3.63 ± 0.41 147 21.09 ± 1.94 4.44 ± 0.21 4.75 ± 0.44 48 ± 4 224 28.68 ± 0.30 3.73 ± 0.53 7.68 ± 0.08 301 11.27 ± 1.10 2.50 ± 0.05 4.51 ± 0.44 8.50 µM Encapsulin 0 -1.02 ± 0.54 8.63 ± 0.17 -0.12 ± 0.06 224 62.24 ± 2.49 10.01 ± 0.58 6.22 ± 0.35 301 67.94 ± 3.15 8.69 ± 0.42 7.81 ± 0.36 450 107.96 ± 8.88 8.50 ± 0.69 12.71 ± 1.05 700 97.51 ± 3.19 7.26 ± 0.20 13.44 ± 0.44 1000 308.63 ± 2.06 8.42 ± 0.34 36.66 ± 0.24 2199 ± 15 1500 57.09 ± 0.90 1.44 ± 0.21 39.77 ± 0.62 2000 9.2 ± 1.16 0.21 ± 0.14 44.73 ± 5.63 8.70 µM EncFtn-Enc 0 3.31 ± 1.57 6.85 ± 0.07 0.48 ± 0.23 224 116.27 ± 3.74 7.63 ± 0.12 15.25 ± 0.49 301 132.86 ± 4.03 6.66 ± 0.31 19.96 ± 0.61 450 220.57 ± 27.33 6.12 ± 1.07 36.06 ± 4.47 700 344.03 ± 40.38 6.94 ± 0.17 49.58 ± 5.82 1000 496.00 ± 38.48 7.19 ± 0.08 68.94 ± 5.35 4137 ± 321 1500 569.98 ± 73.63 5.73 ± 0.03 99.44 ± 12.84 2000 584.30 ± 28.33 4.88 ± 0.22 119.62 ± 5.80 8.50 µM Apoferritin 0 3.95 ± 2.26 9.37 ± 0.24 0.42 ± 0.25 42.5 10.27 ± 1.12 8.27 ± 0.30 1.24 ± 0.18 212.5 44.48 ± 2.76 7.85 ± 0.77 5.67 ± 0.83 637.5 160.93 ± 4.27 6.76 ± 0.81 23.79 ± 3.12 571 ± 75 1275 114.92 ± 3.17 3.84 ± 0.30 29.91 ± 2.95 1700 91.40 ± 3.37 3.14 ± 0.35 29.13 ± 3.86 " TABLE +32 39 mutants protein_state To understand the impact of the mutants on the organization and metal binding of the FOC, we determined the X-ray crystal structures of each of the EncFtnsH mutants (See Table 4 for data collection and refinement statistics). RESULTS +85 88 FOC site To understand the impact of the mutants on the organization and metal binding of the FOC, we determined the X-ray crystal structures of each of the EncFtnsH mutants (See Table 4 for data collection and refinement statistics). RESULTS +108 132 X-ray crystal structures evidence To understand the impact of the mutants on the organization and metal binding of the FOC, we determined the X-ray crystal structures of each of the EncFtnsH mutants (See Table 4 for data collection and refinement statistics). RESULTS +148 156 EncFtnsH protein To understand the impact of the mutants on the organization and metal binding of the FOC, we determined the X-ray crystal structures of each of the EncFtnsH mutants (See Table 4 for data collection and refinement statistics). RESULTS +157 164 mutants protein_state To understand the impact of the mutants on the organization and metal binding of the FOC, we determined the X-ray crystal structures of each of the EncFtnsH mutants (See Table 4 for data collection and refinement statistics). RESULTS +34 41 mutants protein_state The crystal packing of all of the mutants in this study is essentially isomorphous to the EncFtnsH structure. RESULTS +90 98 EncFtnsH protein The crystal packing of all of the mutants in this study is essentially isomorphous to the EncFtnsH structure. RESULTS +99 108 structure evidence The crystal packing of all of the mutants in this study is essentially isomorphous to the EncFtnsH structure. RESULTS +11 18 mutants protein_state All of the mutants display the same decameric arrangement in the crystals as the EncFtnsH structure, and the monomers superimpose with an average RMSDCα of less than 0.2 Å. RESULTS +36 45 decameric oligomeric_state All of the mutants display the same decameric arrangement in the crystals as the EncFtnsH structure, and the monomers superimpose with an average RMSDCα of less than 0.2 Å. RESULTS +65 73 crystals evidence All of the mutants display the same decameric arrangement in the crystals as the EncFtnsH structure, and the monomers superimpose with an average RMSDCα of less than 0.2 Å. RESULTS +81 89 EncFtnsH protein All of the mutants display the same decameric arrangement in the crystals as the EncFtnsH structure, and the monomers superimpose with an average RMSDCα of less than 0.2 Å. RESULTS +90 99 structure evidence All of the mutants display the same decameric arrangement in the crystals as the EncFtnsH structure, and the monomers superimpose with an average RMSDCα of less than 0.2 Å. RESULTS +109 117 monomers oligomeric_state All of the mutants display the same decameric arrangement in the crystals as the EncFtnsH structure, and the monomers superimpose with an average RMSDCα of less than 0.2 Å. RESULTS +118 129 superimpose experimental_method All of the mutants display the same decameric arrangement in the crystals as the EncFtnsH structure, and the monomers superimpose with an average RMSDCα of less than 0.2 Å. RESULTS +146 152 RMSDCα evidence All of the mutants display the same decameric arrangement in the crystals as the EncFtnsH structure, and the monomers superimpose with an average RMSDCα of less than 0.2 Å. RESULTS +0 3 FOC site FOC dimer interface of EncFtnsH-E32A mutant. FIG +4 19 dimer interface site FOC dimer interface of EncFtnsH-E32A mutant. FIG +23 36 EncFtnsH-E32A mutant FOC dimer interface of EncFtnsH-E32A mutant. FIG +37 43 mutant protein_state FOC dimer interface of EncFtnsH-E32A mutant. FIG +33 69 metal-binding dimerization interface site (A) Wall-eyed stereo view of the metal-binding dimerization interface of EncFtnsH-E32A. FIG +73 86 EncFtnsH-E32A mutant (A) Wall-eyed stereo view of the metal-binding dimerization interface of EncFtnsH-E32A. FIG +83 91 subunits structure_element Protein residues are shown as sticks with blue and green carbons for the different subunits. FIG +83 91 subunits structure_element Protein residues are shown as sticks with blue and green carbons for the different subunits. FIG +83 91 subunits structure_element Protein residues are shown as sticks with blue and green carbons for the different subunits. FIG +4 33 2mFo-DFc electron density map evidence The 2mFo-DFc electron density map is shown as a blue mesh contoured at 1.5 σ. FIG +4 33 2mFo-DFc electron density map evidence The 2mFo-DFc electron density map is shown as a blue mesh contoured at 1.5 σ. FIG +4 33 2mFo-DFc electron density map evidence The 2mFo-DFc electron density map is shown as a blue mesh contoured at 1.5 σ. FIG +17 20 FOC site (B) Views of the FOC of the EncFtnsH-E32Amutant. FIG +28 41 EncFtnsH-E32A mutant (B) Views of the FOC of the EncFtnsH-E32Amutant. FIG +41 47 mutant protein_state (B) Views of the FOC of the EncFtnsH-E32Amutant. FIG +0 19 FOC dimer interface site FOC dimer interface of EncFtnsH-E62A mutant. FIG +23 36 EncFtnsH-E62A mutant FOC dimer interface of EncFtnsH-E62A mutant. FIG +37 43 mutant protein_state FOC dimer interface of EncFtnsH-E62A mutant. FIG +33 69 metal-binding dimerization interface site (A) Wall-eyed stereo view of the metal-binding dimerization interface of EncFtnsH-E62A. FIG +73 86 EncFtnsH-E62A mutant (A) Wall-eyed stereo view of the metal-binding dimerization interface of EncFtnsH-E62A. FIG +23 30 calcium chemical The single coordinated calcium ion is shown as a grey sphere. (B) Views of the FOC of the EncFtnsH-E62A mutant. FIG +79 82 FOC site The single coordinated calcium ion is shown as a grey sphere. (B) Views of the FOC of the EncFtnsH-E62A mutant. FIG +90 103 EncFtnsH-E62A mutant The single coordinated calcium ion is shown as a grey sphere. (B) Views of the FOC of the EncFtnsH-E62A mutant. FIG +104 110 mutant protein_state The single coordinated calcium ion is shown as a grey sphere. (B) Views of the FOC of the EncFtnsH-E62A mutant. FIG +0 19 FOC dimer interface site FOC dimer interface of EncFtnsH-H65A mutant. FIG +23 36 EncFtnsH-H65A mutant FOC dimer interface of EncFtnsH-H65A mutant. FIG +37 43 mutant protein_state FOC dimer interface of EncFtnsH-H65A mutant. FIG +33 69 metal-binding dimerization interface site (A) Wall-eyed stereo view of the metal-binding dimerization interface of EncFtnsH-H65A. FIG +73 86 EncFtnsH-H65A mutant (A) Wall-eyed stereo view of the metal-binding dimerization interface of EncFtnsH-H65A. FIG +16 23 calcium chemical The coordinated calcium ions are shown as a grey spheres with coordination distances in the FOC highlighted with yellow dashed lines. FIG +62 74 coordination bond_interaction The coordinated calcium ions are shown as a grey spheres with coordination distances in the FOC highlighted with yellow dashed lines. FIG +92 95 FOC site The coordinated calcium ions are shown as a grey spheres with coordination distances in the FOC highlighted with yellow dashed lines. FIG +17 20 FOC site (B) Views of the FOC of the EncFtnsH-H65A mutant. FIG +28 41 EncFtnsH-H65A mutant (B) Views of the FOC of the EncFtnsH-H65A mutant. FIG +42 48 mutant protein_state (B) Views of the FOC of the EncFtnsH-H65A mutant. FIG +18 26 EncFtnsH protein Comparison of the EncFtnsH FOC mutants vs wild type. FIG +27 30 FOC site Comparison of the EncFtnsH FOC mutants vs wild type. FIG +31 38 mutants protein_state Comparison of the EncFtnsH FOC mutants vs wild type. FIG +42 51 wild type protein_state Comparison of the EncFtnsH FOC mutants vs wild type. FIG +4 14 structures evidence The structures of the three EncFtnsH mutants were all determined by X-ray crystallography. FIG +28 36 EncFtnsH protein The structures of the three EncFtnsH mutants were all determined by X-ray crystallography. FIG +37 44 mutants protein_state The structures of the three EncFtnsH mutants were all determined by X-ray crystallography. FIG +68 89 X-ray crystallography experimental_method The structures of the three EncFtnsH mutants were all determined by X-ray crystallography. FIG +4 8 E32A mutant The E32A, E62A and H65A mutants were crystallized in identical conditions to the wild type. FIG +10 14 E62A mutant The E32A, E62A and H65A mutants were crystallized in identical conditions to the wild type. FIG +19 23 H65A mutant The E32A, E62A and H65A mutants were crystallized in identical conditions to the wild type. FIG +24 31 mutants protein_state The E32A, E62A and H65A mutants were crystallized in identical conditions to the wild type. FIG +37 49 crystallized experimental_method The E32A, E62A and H65A mutants were crystallized in identical conditions to the wild type. FIG +81 90 wild type protein_state The E32A, E62A and H65A mutants were crystallized in identical conditions to the wild type. FIG +0 8 EncFtnsH protein EncFtnsH structure and were essentially isomorphous in terms of their unit cell dimensions. FIG +9 18 structure evidence EncFtnsH structure and were essentially isomorphous in terms of their unit cell dimensions. FIG +4 7 FOC site The FOC residues of the mutants and native EncFtnsH structures are shown as sticks with coordinated Fe2+ as orange and Ca2+ as grey spheres and are colored as follows: wild type, grey; E32A, pink; E62A, green; H65A, blue. FIG +24 31 mutants protein_state The FOC residues of the mutants and native EncFtnsH structures are shown as sticks with coordinated Fe2+ as orange and Ca2+ as grey spheres and are colored as follows: wild type, grey; E32A, pink; E62A, green; H65A, blue. FIG +36 42 native protein_state The FOC residues of the mutants and native EncFtnsH structures are shown as sticks with coordinated Fe2+ as orange and Ca2+ as grey spheres and are colored as follows: wild type, grey; E32A, pink; E62A, green; H65A, blue. FIG +43 51 EncFtnsH protein The FOC residues of the mutants and native EncFtnsH structures are shown as sticks with coordinated Fe2+ as orange and Ca2+ as grey spheres and are colored as follows: wild type, grey; E32A, pink; E62A, green; H65A, blue. FIG +52 62 structures evidence The FOC residues of the mutants and native EncFtnsH structures are shown as sticks with coordinated Fe2+ as orange and Ca2+ as grey spheres and are colored as follows: wild type, grey; E32A, pink; E62A, green; H65A, blue. FIG +88 99 coordinated bond_interaction The FOC residues of the mutants and native EncFtnsH structures are shown as sticks with coordinated Fe2+ as orange and Ca2+ as grey spheres and are colored as follows: wild type, grey; E32A, pink; E62A, green; H65A, blue. FIG +100 104 Fe2+ chemical The FOC residues of the mutants and native EncFtnsH structures are shown as sticks with coordinated Fe2+ as orange and Ca2+ as grey spheres and are colored as follows: wild type, grey; E32A, pink; E62A, green; H65A, blue. FIG +119 123 Ca2+ chemical The FOC residues of the mutants and native EncFtnsH structures are shown as sticks with coordinated Fe2+ as orange and Ca2+ as grey spheres and are colored as follows: wild type, grey; E32A, pink; E62A, green; H65A, blue. FIG +168 177 wild type protein_state The FOC residues of the mutants and native EncFtnsH structures are shown as sticks with coordinated Fe2+ as orange and Ca2+ as grey spheres and are colored as follows: wild type, grey; E32A, pink; E62A, green; H65A, blue. FIG +185 189 E32A mutant The FOC residues of the mutants and native EncFtnsH structures are shown as sticks with coordinated Fe2+ as orange and Ca2+ as grey spheres and are colored as follows: wild type, grey; E32A, pink; E62A, green; H65A, blue. FIG +197 201 E62A mutant The FOC residues of the mutants and native EncFtnsH structures are shown as sticks with coordinated Fe2+ as orange and Ca2+ as grey spheres and are colored as follows: wild type, grey; E32A, pink; E62A, green; H65A, blue. FIG +210 214 H65A mutant The FOC residues of the mutants and native EncFtnsH structures are shown as sticks with coordinated Fe2+ as orange and Ca2+ as grey spheres and are colored as follows: wild type, grey; E32A, pink; E62A, green; H65A, blue. FIG +7 14 mutants protein_state Of the mutants, only H65A has any coordinated metal ions, which appear to be calcium ions from the crystallization condition. FIG +21 25 H65A mutant Of the mutants, only H65A has any coordinated metal ions, which appear to be calcium ions from the crystallization condition. FIG +34 45 coordinated bond_interaction Of the mutants, only H65A has any coordinated metal ions, which appear to be calcium ions from the crystallization condition. FIG +77 84 calcium chemical Of the mutants, only H65A has any coordinated metal ions, which appear to be calcium ions from the crystallization condition. FIG +28 31 FOC site The overall organization of FOC residues is retained in the mutants, with almost no backbone movements. FIG +60 67 mutants protein_state The overall organization of FOC residues is retained in the mutants, with almost no backbone movements. FIG +38 43 Tyr39 residue_name_number Significant differences center around Tyr39, which moves to coordinate the bound calcium ions in the H65A mutant; and Glu32, which moves away from the metal ions in this structure. FIG +60 70 coordinate bond_interaction Significant differences center around Tyr39, which moves to coordinate the bound calcium ions in the H65A mutant; and Glu32, which moves away from the metal ions in this structure. FIG +75 80 bound protein_state Significant differences center around Tyr39, which moves to coordinate the bound calcium ions in the H65A mutant; and Glu32, which moves away from the metal ions in this structure. FIG +81 88 calcium chemical Significant differences center around Tyr39, which moves to coordinate the bound calcium ions in the H65A mutant; and Glu32, which moves away from the metal ions in this structure. FIG +101 105 H65A mutant Significant differences center around Tyr39, which moves to coordinate the bound calcium ions in the H65A mutant; and Glu32, which moves away from the metal ions in this structure. FIG +106 112 mutant protein_state Significant differences center around Tyr39, which moves to coordinate the bound calcium ions in the H65A mutant; and Glu32, which moves away from the metal ions in this structure. FIG +118 123 Glu32 residue_name_number Significant differences center around Tyr39, which moves to coordinate the bound calcium ions in the H65A mutant; and Glu32, which moves away from the metal ions in this structure. FIG +170 179 structure evidence Significant differences center around Tyr39, which moves to coordinate the bound calcium ions in the H65A mutant; and Glu32, which moves away from the metal ions in this structure. FIG +57 60 FOC site Close inspection of the region of the protein around the FOC in each of the mutants highlights their effect on metal binding (Figure 11 and Figure 11—figure supplement 1–3). RESULTS +76 83 mutants protein_state Close inspection of the region of the protein around the FOC in each of the mutants highlights their effect on metal binding (Figure 11 and Figure 11—figure supplement 1–3). RESULTS +7 11 E32A mutant In the E32A mutant the position of the side chains of the remaining iron coordinating residues in the FOC is essentially unchanged, but the absence of the axial-metal coordinating ligand provided by the Glu32 side chain abrogates metal binding in this site. RESULTS +12 18 mutant protein_state In the E32A mutant the position of the side chains of the remaining iron coordinating residues in the FOC is essentially unchanged, but the absence of the axial-metal coordinating ligand provided by the Glu32 side chain abrogates metal binding in this site. RESULTS +68 94 iron coordinating residues site In the E32A mutant the position of the side chains of the remaining iron coordinating residues in the FOC is essentially unchanged, but the absence of the axial-metal coordinating ligand provided by the Glu32 side chain abrogates metal binding in this site. RESULTS +102 105 FOC site In the E32A mutant the position of the side chains of the remaining iron coordinating residues in the FOC is essentially unchanged, but the absence of the axial-metal coordinating ligand provided by the Glu32 side chain abrogates metal binding in this site. RESULTS +140 150 absence of protein_state In the E32A mutant the position of the side chains of the remaining iron coordinating residues in the FOC is essentially unchanged, but the absence of the axial-metal coordinating ligand provided by the Glu32 side chain abrogates metal binding in this site. RESULTS +167 179 coordinating bond_interaction In the E32A mutant the position of the side chains of the remaining iron coordinating residues in the FOC is essentially unchanged, but the absence of the axial-metal coordinating ligand provided by the Glu32 side chain abrogates metal binding in this site. RESULTS +203 208 Glu32 residue_name_number In the E32A mutant the position of the side chains of the remaining iron coordinating residues in the FOC is essentially unchanged, but the absence of the axial-metal coordinating ligand provided by the Glu32 side chain abrogates metal binding in this site. RESULTS +220 243 abrogates metal binding protein_state In the E32A mutant the position of the side chains of the remaining iron coordinating residues in the FOC is essentially unchanged, but the absence of the axial-metal coordinating ligand provided by the Glu32 side chain abrogates metal binding in this site. RESULTS +4 17 Glu31/34-site site The Glu31/34-site also lacks metal, with the side chain of Glu31 rotated by 180° at the Cβ in the absence of metal (Figure 11—figure supplement 1). RESULTS +23 28 lacks protein_state The Glu31/34-site also lacks metal, with the side chain of Glu31 rotated by 180° at the Cβ in the absence of metal (Figure 11—figure supplement 1). RESULTS +29 34 metal chemical The Glu31/34-site also lacks metal, with the side chain of Glu31 rotated by 180° at the Cβ in the absence of metal (Figure 11—figure supplement 1). RESULTS +59 64 Glu31 residue_name_number The Glu31/34-site also lacks metal, with the side chain of Glu31 rotated by 180° at the Cβ in the absence of metal (Figure 11—figure supplement 1). RESULTS +98 108 absence of protein_state The Glu31/34-site also lacks metal, with the side chain of Glu31 rotated by 180° at the Cβ in the absence of metal (Figure 11—figure supplement 1). RESULTS +109 114 metal chemical The Glu31/34-site also lacks metal, with the side chain of Glu31 rotated by 180° at the Cβ in the absence of metal (Figure 11—figure supplement 1). RESULTS +4 8 E62A mutant The E62A mutant has a similar effect on the FOC to the E32A mutant, however the entry site still has a calcium ion coordinated between residues Glu31 and Glu34 (Figure 11—figure supplement 2). RESULTS +9 15 mutant protein_state The E62A mutant has a similar effect on the FOC to the E32A mutant, however the entry site still has a calcium ion coordinated between residues Glu31 and Glu34 (Figure 11—figure supplement 2). RESULTS +44 47 FOC site The E62A mutant has a similar effect on the FOC to the E32A mutant, however the entry site still has a calcium ion coordinated between residues Glu31 and Glu34 (Figure 11—figure supplement 2). RESULTS +55 59 E32A mutant The E62A mutant has a similar effect on the FOC to the E32A mutant, however the entry site still has a calcium ion coordinated between residues Glu31 and Glu34 (Figure 11—figure supplement 2). RESULTS +60 66 mutant protein_state The E62A mutant has a similar effect on the FOC to the E32A mutant, however the entry site still has a calcium ion coordinated between residues Glu31 and Glu34 (Figure 11—figure supplement 2). RESULTS +80 90 entry site site The E62A mutant has a similar effect on the FOC to the E32A mutant, however the entry site still has a calcium ion coordinated between residues Glu31 and Glu34 (Figure 11—figure supplement 2). RESULTS +103 110 calcium chemical The E62A mutant has a similar effect on the FOC to the E32A mutant, however the entry site still has a calcium ion coordinated between residues Glu31 and Glu34 (Figure 11—figure supplement 2). RESULTS +115 126 coordinated bond_interaction The E62A mutant has a similar effect on the FOC to the E32A mutant, however the entry site still has a calcium ion coordinated between residues Glu31 and Glu34 (Figure 11—figure supplement 2). RESULTS +144 149 Glu31 residue_name_number The E62A mutant has a similar effect on the FOC to the E32A mutant, however the entry site still has a calcium ion coordinated between residues Glu31 and Glu34 (Figure 11—figure supplement 2). RESULTS +154 159 Glu34 residue_name_number The E62A mutant has a similar effect on the FOC to the E32A mutant, however the entry site still has a calcium ion coordinated between residues Glu31 and Glu34 (Figure 11—figure supplement 2). RESULTS +4 8 H65A mutant The H65A mutant diverges significantly from the wild type in the position of the residues Glu32 and Tyr39 in the FOC. RESULTS +9 15 mutant protein_state The H65A mutant diverges significantly from the wild type in the position of the residues Glu32 and Tyr39 in the FOC. RESULTS +48 57 wild type protein_state The H65A mutant diverges significantly from the wild type in the position of the residues Glu32 and Tyr39 in the FOC. RESULTS +90 95 Glu32 residue_name_number The H65A mutant diverges significantly from the wild type in the position of the residues Glu32 and Tyr39 in the FOC. RESULTS +100 105 Tyr39 residue_name_number The H65A mutant diverges significantly from the wild type in the position of the residues Glu32 and Tyr39 in the FOC. RESULTS +113 116 FOC site The H65A mutant diverges significantly from the wild type in the position of the residues Glu32 and Tyr39 in the FOC. RESULTS +0 3 E32 residue_name_number E32 appears in either the original orientation as the wild type and coordinates Ca2+ in this position, or it is flipped by 180° at the Cβ, moving away from the coordinated calcium ion in the FOC. RESULTS +54 63 wild type protein_state E32 appears in either the original orientation as the wild type and coordinates Ca2+ in this position, or it is flipped by 180° at the Cβ, moving away from the coordinated calcium ion in the FOC. RESULTS +68 79 coordinates bond_interaction E32 appears in either the original orientation as the wild type and coordinates Ca2+ in this position, or it is flipped by 180° at the Cβ, moving away from the coordinated calcium ion in the FOC. RESULTS +80 84 Ca2+ chemical E32 appears in either the original orientation as the wild type and coordinates Ca2+ in this position, or it is flipped by 180° at the Cβ, moving away from the coordinated calcium ion in the FOC. RESULTS +160 171 coordinated bond_interaction E32 appears in either the original orientation as the wild type and coordinates Ca2+ in this position, or it is flipped by 180° at the Cβ, moving away from the coordinated calcium ion in the FOC. RESULTS +172 179 calcium chemical E32 appears in either the original orientation as the wild type and coordinates Ca2+ in this position, or it is flipped by 180° at the Cβ, moving away from the coordinated calcium ion in the FOC. RESULTS +191 194 FOC site E32 appears in either the original orientation as the wild type and coordinates Ca2+ in this position, or it is flipped by 180° at the Cβ, moving away from the coordinated calcium ion in the FOC. RESULTS +0 5 Tyr39 residue_name_number Tyr39 moves closer to Ca2+ compared to the wild-type and coordinates the calcium ion (Figure 11—figure supplement 3). RESULTS +22 26 Ca2+ chemical Tyr39 moves closer to Ca2+ compared to the wild-type and coordinates the calcium ion (Figure 11—figure supplement 3). RESULTS +43 52 wild-type protein_state Tyr39 moves closer to Ca2+ compared to the wild-type and coordinates the calcium ion (Figure 11—figure supplement 3). RESULTS +57 68 coordinates bond_interaction Tyr39 moves closer to Ca2+ compared to the wild-type and coordinates the calcium ion (Figure 11—figure supplement 3). RESULTS +73 80 calcium chemical Tyr39 moves closer to Ca2+ compared to the wild-type and coordinates the calcium ion (Figure 11—figure supplement 3). RESULTS +9 16 calcium chemical A single calcium ion is present in the entry site of this mutant; however, Glu31 of one chain is rotated away from the metal ion and is not involved in coordination. RESULTS +39 49 entry site site A single calcium ion is present in the entry site of this mutant; however, Glu31 of one chain is rotated away from the metal ion and is not involved in coordination. RESULTS +58 64 mutant protein_state A single calcium ion is present in the entry site of this mutant; however, Glu31 of one chain is rotated away from the metal ion and is not involved in coordination. RESULTS +75 80 Glu31 residue_name_number A single calcium ion is present in the entry site of this mutant; however, Glu31 of one chain is rotated away from the metal ion and is not involved in coordination. RESULTS +152 164 coordination bond_interaction A single calcium ion is present in the entry site of this mutant; however, Glu31 of one chain is rotated away from the metal ion and is not involved in coordination. RESULTS +70 73 FOC site Taken together the results of our data show that these changes to the FOC of EncFtn still permit the formation of the decameric form of the protein. RESULTS +77 83 EncFtn protein Taken together the results of our data show that these changes to the FOC of EncFtn still permit the formation of the decameric form of the protein. RESULTS +118 127 decameric oligomeric_state Taken together the results of our data show that these changes to the FOC of EncFtn still permit the formation of the decameric form of the protein. RESULTS +30 39 decameric oligomeric_state While the proteins all appear decameric in crystals, their solution and gas-phase behavior differs considerably and the mutants no longer show metal-dependent oligomerization. RESULTS +43 51 crystals evidence While the proteins all appear decameric in crystals, their solution and gas-phase behavior differs considerably and the mutants no longer show metal-dependent oligomerization. RESULTS +120 127 mutants protein_state While the proteins all appear decameric in crystals, their solution and gas-phase behavior differs considerably and the mutants no longer show metal-dependent oligomerization. RESULTS +42 47 metal chemical These results highlight the importance of metal coordination in the FOC for the stability and assembly of the EncFtn protein. RESULTS +48 60 coordination bond_interaction These results highlight the importance of metal coordination in the FOC for the stability and assembly of the EncFtn protein. RESULTS +68 71 FOC site These results highlight the importance of metal coordination in the FOC for the stability and assembly of the EncFtn protein. RESULTS +110 116 EncFtn protein These results highlight the importance of metal coordination in the FOC for the stability and assembly of the EncFtn protein. RESULTS +0 15 Progress curves evidence Progress curves recording ferroxidase activity of EncFtnsH mutants. FIG +26 37 ferroxidase protein_type Progress curves recording ferroxidase activity of EncFtnsH mutants. FIG +50 58 EncFtnsH protein Progress curves recording ferroxidase activity of EncFtnsH mutants. FIG +59 66 mutants protein_state Progress curves recording ferroxidase activity of EncFtnsH mutants. FIG +6 15 wild-type protein_state 20 µM wild-type EncFtnsH, E32A, E62A and H65A mutants were mixed with 20 µM or 100 µM acidic Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2, respectively. FIG +16 24 EncFtnsH protein 20 µM wild-type EncFtnsH, E32A, E62A and H65A mutants were mixed with 20 µM or 100 µM acidic Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2, respectively. FIG +26 30 E32A mutant 20 µM wild-type EncFtnsH, E32A, E62A and H65A mutants were mixed with 20 µM or 100 µM acidic Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2, respectively. FIG +32 36 E62A mutant 20 µM wild-type EncFtnsH, E32A, E62A and H65A mutants were mixed with 20 µM or 100 µM acidic Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2, respectively. FIG +41 45 H65A mutant 20 µM wild-type EncFtnsH, E32A, E62A and H65A mutants were mixed with 20 µM or 100 µM acidic Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2, respectively. FIG +46 53 mutants protein_state 20 µM wild-type EncFtnsH, E32A, E62A and H65A mutants were mixed with 20 µM or 100 µM acidic Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2, respectively. FIG +93 107 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 chemical 20 µM wild-type EncFtnsH, E32A, E62A and H65A mutants were mixed with 20 µM or 100 µM acidic Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2, respectively. FIG +73 77 Fe3+ chemical Absorbance at 315 nm was recorded for 1800 s at 25°C as an indication of Fe3+ formation. FIG +65 69 Fe2+ chemical Protein free samples (dashed and dotted lines) were measured for Fe2+ background oxidation as controls. FIG +9 20 ferroxidase protein_type Relative ferroxidase activity of EncFtnsH mutants. FIG +33 41 EncFtnsH protein Relative ferroxidase activity of EncFtnsH mutants. FIG +42 49 mutants protein_state Relative ferroxidase activity of EncFtnsH mutants. FIG +0 8 EncFtnsH protein EncFtnsH, and the mutant forms E32A, E62A and H65A, each at 20 µM, were mixed with 100 µM acidic Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2. FIG +18 24 mutant protein_state EncFtnsH, and the mutant forms E32A, E62A and H65A, each at 20 µM, were mixed with 100 µM acidic Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2. FIG +31 35 E32A mutant EncFtnsH, and the mutant forms E32A, E62A and H65A, each at 20 µM, were mixed with 100 µM acidic Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2. FIG +37 41 E62A mutant EncFtnsH, and the mutant forms E32A, E62A and H65A, each at 20 µM, were mixed with 100 µM acidic Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2. FIG +46 50 H65A mutant EncFtnsH, and the mutant forms E32A, E62A and H65A, each at 20 µM, were mixed with 100 µM acidic Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2. FIG +97 111 Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 chemical EncFtnsH, and the mutant forms E32A, E62A and H65A, each at 20 µM, were mixed with 100 µM acidic Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2. FIG +0 11 Ferroxidase protein_type Ferroxidase activity of the mutant forms is determined by measuring the absorbance at 315 nm for 1800 s at 25 °C as an indication of Fe3+ formation. FIG +28 34 mutant protein_state Ferroxidase activity of the mutant forms is determined by measuring the absorbance at 315 nm for 1800 s at 25 °C as an indication of Fe3+ formation. FIG +58 92 measuring the absorbance at 315 nm experimental_method Ferroxidase activity of the mutant forms is determined by measuring the absorbance at 315 nm for 1800 s at 25 °C as an indication of Fe3+ formation. FIG +133 137 Fe3+ chemical Ferroxidase activity of the mutant forms is determined by measuring the absorbance at 315 nm for 1800 s at 25 °C as an indication of Fe3+ formation. FIG +13 24 ferroxidase protein_type The relative ferroxidase activity of mutants is plotted as a proportion of the activity of the wild-type protein using the endpoint measurement of A315. FIG +37 44 mutants protein_state The relative ferroxidase activity of mutants is plotted as a proportion of the activity of the wild-type protein using the endpoint measurement of A315. FIG +95 104 wild-type protein_state The relative ferroxidase activity of mutants is plotted as a proportion of the activity of the wild-type protein using the endpoint measurement of A315. FIG +132 151 measurement of A315 experimental_method The relative ferroxidase activity of mutants is plotted as a proportion of the activity of the wild-type protein using the endpoint measurement of A315. FIG +4 7 FOC site The FOC mutants showed reduced ferroxidase activity to varied extents, among which E62A significantly abrogated the ferroxidase activity. FIG +8 15 mutants protein_state The FOC mutants showed reduced ferroxidase activity to varied extents, among which E62A significantly abrogated the ferroxidase activity. FIG +31 42 ferroxidase protein_type The FOC mutants showed reduced ferroxidase activity to varied extents, among which E62A significantly abrogated the ferroxidase activity. FIG +83 87 E62A mutant The FOC mutants showed reduced ferroxidase activity to varied extents, among which E62A significantly abrogated the ferroxidase activity. FIG +116 127 ferroxidase protein_type The FOC mutants showed reduced ferroxidase activity to varied extents, among which E62A significantly abrogated the ferroxidase activity. FIG +31 42 mutagenesis experimental_method To address the question of how mutagenesis of the iron coordinating residues affects the enzymatic activity of the EncFtnsH protein we recorded progress curves for the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ by the different mutants as before. RESULTS +50 76 iron coordinating residues site To address the question of how mutagenesis of the iron coordinating residues affects the enzymatic activity of the EncFtnsH protein we recorded progress curves for the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ by the different mutants as before. RESULTS +115 123 EncFtnsH protein To address the question of how mutagenesis of the iron coordinating residues affects the enzymatic activity of the EncFtnsH protein we recorded progress curves for the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ by the different mutants as before. RESULTS +144 159 progress curves evidence To address the question of how mutagenesis of the iron coordinating residues affects the enzymatic activity of the EncFtnsH protein we recorded progress curves for the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ by the different mutants as before. RESULTS +181 185 Fe2+ chemical To address the question of how mutagenesis of the iron coordinating residues affects the enzymatic activity of the EncFtnsH protein we recorded progress curves for the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ by the different mutants as before. RESULTS +189 193 Fe3+ chemical To address the question of how mutagenesis of the iron coordinating residues affects the enzymatic activity of the EncFtnsH protein we recorded progress curves for the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ by the different mutants as before. RESULTS +211 218 mutants protein_state To address the question of how mutagenesis of the iron coordinating residues affects the enzymatic activity of the EncFtnsH protein we recorded progress curves for the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ by the different mutants as before. RESULTS +0 11 Mutagenesis experimental_method Mutagenesis of E32A and H65A reduces the activity of EncFtnsH by about 40%-55%; the E62A mutant completely abrogates activity, presumably through the loss of the bridging coordination for the formation of the di-nuclear iron center of the FOC (Figure 12). RESULTS +15 19 E32A mutant Mutagenesis of E32A and H65A reduces the activity of EncFtnsH by about 40%-55%; the E62A mutant completely abrogates activity, presumably through the loss of the bridging coordination for the formation of the di-nuclear iron center of the FOC (Figure 12). RESULTS +24 28 H65A mutant Mutagenesis of E32A and H65A reduces the activity of EncFtnsH by about 40%-55%; the E62A mutant completely abrogates activity, presumably through the loss of the bridging coordination for the formation of the di-nuclear iron center of the FOC (Figure 12). RESULTS +53 61 EncFtnsH protein Mutagenesis of E32A and H65A reduces the activity of EncFtnsH by about 40%-55%; the E62A mutant completely abrogates activity, presumably through the loss of the bridging coordination for the formation of the di-nuclear iron center of the FOC (Figure 12). RESULTS +84 88 E62A mutant Mutagenesis of E32A and H65A reduces the activity of EncFtnsH by about 40%-55%; the E62A mutant completely abrogates activity, presumably through the loss of the bridging coordination for the formation of the di-nuclear iron center of the FOC (Figure 12). RESULTS +89 95 mutant protein_state Mutagenesis of E32A and H65A reduces the activity of EncFtnsH by about 40%-55%; the E62A mutant completely abrogates activity, presumably through the loss of the bridging coordination for the formation of the di-nuclear iron center of the FOC (Figure 12). RESULTS +150 157 loss of protein_state Mutagenesis of E32A and H65A reduces the activity of EncFtnsH by about 40%-55%; the E62A mutant completely abrogates activity, presumably through the loss of the bridging coordination for the formation of the di-nuclear iron center of the FOC (Figure 12). RESULTS +171 183 coordination bond_interaction Mutagenesis of E32A and H65A reduces the activity of EncFtnsH by about 40%-55%; the E62A mutant completely abrogates activity, presumably through the loss of the bridging coordination for the formation of the di-nuclear iron center of the FOC (Figure 12). RESULTS +209 231 di-nuclear iron center site Mutagenesis of E32A and H65A reduces the activity of EncFtnsH by about 40%-55%; the E62A mutant completely abrogates activity, presumably through the loss of the bridging coordination for the formation of the di-nuclear iron center of the FOC (Figure 12). RESULTS +239 242 FOC site Mutagenesis of E32A and H65A reduces the activity of EncFtnsH by about 40%-55%; the E62A mutant completely abrogates activity, presumably through the loss of the bridging coordination for the formation of the di-nuclear iron center of the FOC (Figure 12). RESULTS +28 36 mutating experimental_method Collectively, the effect of mutating these residues in the FOC confirms the importance of the iron coordinating residues for the ferroxidase activity of the EncFtnsH protein. RESULTS +59 62 FOC site Collectively, the effect of mutating these residues in the FOC confirms the importance of the iron coordinating residues for the ferroxidase activity of the EncFtnsH protein. RESULTS +94 120 iron coordinating residues site Collectively, the effect of mutating these residues in the FOC confirms the importance of the iron coordinating residues for the ferroxidase activity of the EncFtnsH protein. RESULTS +129 140 ferroxidase protein_type Collectively, the effect of mutating these residues in the FOC confirms the importance of the iron coordinating residues for the ferroxidase activity of the EncFtnsH protein. RESULTS +157 165 EncFtnsH protein Collectively, the effect of mutating these residues in the FOC confirms the importance of the iron coordinating residues for the ferroxidase activity of the EncFtnsH protein. RESULTS +0 17 Phylogenetic tree evidence Phylogenetic tree of ferritin family proteins. FIG +21 29 ferritin protein_type Phylogenetic tree of ferritin family proteins. FIG +29 52 Neighbor-Joining method experimental_method The tree was built using the Neighbor-Joining method based on step-wise amino acid sequence alignment of the four-helical bundle portions of ferritin family proteins (Supplementary file 1). FIG +62 101 step-wise amino acid sequence alignment experimental_method The tree was built using the Neighbor-Joining method based on step-wise amino acid sequence alignment of the four-helical bundle portions of ferritin family proteins (Supplementary file 1). FIG +109 128 four-helical bundle structure_element The tree was built using the Neighbor-Joining method based on step-wise amino acid sequence alignment of the four-helical bundle portions of ferritin family proteins (Supplementary file 1). FIG +141 149 ferritin protein_type The tree was built using the Neighbor-Joining method based on step-wise amino acid sequence alignment of the four-helical bundle portions of ferritin family proteins (Supplementary file 1). FIG +4 26 evolutionary distances evidence The evolutionary distances were computed using the p-distance method and are in the units of the number of amino acid differences per site. FIG +51 68 p-distance method experimental_method The evolutionary distances were computed using the p-distance method and are in the units of the number of amino acid differences per site. FIG +36 44 ferritin protein_type Our study reports on a new class of ferritin-like proteins (EncFtn), which are associated with bacterial encapsulin nanocompartments (Enc). DISCUSS +60 66 EncFtn protein Our study reports on a new class of ferritin-like proteins (EncFtn), which are associated with bacterial encapsulin nanocompartments (Enc). DISCUSS +95 104 bacterial taxonomy_domain Our study reports on a new class of ferritin-like proteins (EncFtn), which are associated with bacterial encapsulin nanocompartments (Enc). DISCUSS +105 115 encapsulin protein Our study reports on a new class of ferritin-like proteins (EncFtn), which are associated with bacterial encapsulin nanocompartments (Enc). DISCUSS +116 132 nanocompartments complex_assembly Our study reports on a new class of ferritin-like proteins (EncFtn), which are associated with bacterial encapsulin nanocompartments (Enc). DISCUSS +134 137 Enc protein Our study reports on a new class of ferritin-like proteins (EncFtn), which are associated with bacterial encapsulin nanocompartments (Enc). DISCUSS +16 22 EncFtn protein By studying the EncFtn from R. rubrum we demonstrate that iron binding results in assembly of EncFtn decamers, which display a unique annular architecture. DISCUSS +28 37 R. rubrum species By studying the EncFtn from R. rubrum we demonstrate that iron binding results in assembly of EncFtn decamers, which display a unique annular architecture. DISCUSS +58 62 iron chemical By studying the EncFtn from R. rubrum we demonstrate that iron binding results in assembly of EncFtn decamers, which display a unique annular architecture. DISCUSS +94 100 EncFtn protein By studying the EncFtn from R. rubrum we demonstrate that iron binding results in assembly of EncFtn decamers, which display a unique annular architecture. DISCUSS +101 109 decamers oligomeric_state By studying the EncFtn from R. rubrum we demonstrate that iron binding results in assembly of EncFtn decamers, which display a unique annular architecture. DISCUSS +58 67 classical protein_state Despite a radically different quaternary structure to the classical ferritins, the four-helical bundle scaffold and FOC of EncFtnsH are strikingly similar to ferritin (Figure 6A). DISCUSS +68 77 ferritins protein_type Despite a radically different quaternary structure to the classical ferritins, the four-helical bundle scaffold and FOC of EncFtnsH are strikingly similar to ferritin (Figure 6A). DISCUSS +83 111 four-helical bundle scaffold structure_element Despite a radically different quaternary structure to the classical ferritins, the four-helical bundle scaffold and FOC of EncFtnsH are strikingly similar to ferritin (Figure 6A). DISCUSS +116 119 FOC site Despite a radically different quaternary structure to the classical ferritins, the four-helical bundle scaffold and FOC of EncFtnsH are strikingly similar to ferritin (Figure 6A). DISCUSS +123 131 EncFtnsH protein Despite a radically different quaternary structure to the classical ferritins, the four-helical bundle scaffold and FOC of EncFtnsH are strikingly similar to ferritin (Figure 6A). DISCUSS +158 166 ferritin protein_type Despite a radically different quaternary structure to the classical ferritins, the four-helical bundle scaffold and FOC of EncFtnsH are strikingly similar to ferritin (Figure 6A). DISCUSS +2 34 sequence-based phylogenetic tree experimental_method A sequence-based phylogenetic tree for proteins in the ferritin family was constructed; in addition to the classical ferritins, bacterioferritins and Dps proteins, our analysis included the encapsulin-associated ferritin-like proteins (EncFtns) and a group related to these, but lacking the encapsulin sequence (Non-EncFtn). DISCUSS +55 63 ferritin protein_type A sequence-based phylogenetic tree for proteins in the ferritin family was constructed; in addition to the classical ferritins, bacterioferritins and Dps proteins, our analysis included the encapsulin-associated ferritin-like proteins (EncFtns) and a group related to these, but lacking the encapsulin sequence (Non-EncFtn). DISCUSS +107 116 classical protein_state A sequence-based phylogenetic tree for proteins in the ferritin family was constructed; in addition to the classical ferritins, bacterioferritins and Dps proteins, our analysis included the encapsulin-associated ferritin-like proteins (EncFtns) and a group related to these, but lacking the encapsulin sequence (Non-EncFtn). DISCUSS +117 126 ferritins protein_type A sequence-based phylogenetic tree for proteins in the ferritin family was constructed; in addition to the classical ferritins, bacterioferritins and Dps proteins, our analysis included the encapsulin-associated ferritin-like proteins (EncFtns) and a group related to these, but lacking the encapsulin sequence (Non-EncFtn). DISCUSS +128 145 bacterioferritins protein_type A sequence-based phylogenetic tree for proteins in the ferritin family was constructed; in addition to the classical ferritins, bacterioferritins and Dps proteins, our analysis included the encapsulin-associated ferritin-like proteins (EncFtns) and a group related to these, but lacking the encapsulin sequence (Non-EncFtn). DISCUSS +150 153 Dps protein_type A sequence-based phylogenetic tree for proteins in the ferritin family was constructed; in addition to the classical ferritins, bacterioferritins and Dps proteins, our analysis included the encapsulin-associated ferritin-like proteins (EncFtns) and a group related to these, but lacking the encapsulin sequence (Non-EncFtn). DISCUSS +190 234 encapsulin-associated ferritin-like proteins protein_type A sequence-based phylogenetic tree for proteins in the ferritin family was constructed; in addition to the classical ferritins, bacterioferritins and Dps proteins, our analysis included the encapsulin-associated ferritin-like proteins (EncFtns) and a group related to these, but lacking the encapsulin sequence (Non-EncFtn). DISCUSS +236 243 EncFtns protein_type A sequence-based phylogenetic tree for proteins in the ferritin family was constructed; in addition to the classical ferritins, bacterioferritins and Dps proteins, our analysis included the encapsulin-associated ferritin-like proteins (EncFtns) and a group related to these, but lacking the encapsulin sequence (Non-EncFtn). DISCUSS +291 301 encapsulin protein A sequence-based phylogenetic tree for proteins in the ferritin family was constructed; in addition to the classical ferritins, bacterioferritins and Dps proteins, our analysis included the encapsulin-associated ferritin-like proteins (EncFtns) and a group related to these, but lacking the encapsulin sequence (Non-EncFtn). DISCUSS +312 322 Non-EncFtn protein_type A sequence-based phylogenetic tree for proteins in the ferritin family was constructed; in addition to the classical ferritins, bacterioferritins and Dps proteins, our analysis included the encapsulin-associated ferritin-like proteins (EncFtns) and a group related to these, but lacking the encapsulin sequence (Non-EncFtn). DISCUSS +31 37 EncFtn protein The analysis revealed that the EncFtn and Non-EncFtn proteins form groups distinct from the other clearly delineated groups of ferritins, and represent outliers in the tree (Figure 13). DISCUSS +42 52 Non-EncFtn protein_type The analysis revealed that the EncFtn and Non-EncFtn proteins form groups distinct from the other clearly delineated groups of ferritins, and represent outliers in the tree (Figure 13). DISCUSS +127 136 ferritins protein_type The analysis revealed that the EncFtn and Non-EncFtn proteins form groups distinct from the other clearly delineated groups of ferritins, and represent outliers in the tree (Figure 13). DISCUSS +98 118 active site scaffold site While it is difficult to infer ancestral lineages in protein families, the similarity seen in the active site scaffold of these proteins highlights a shared evolutionary relationship between EncFtn proteins and other members of the ferritin superfamily that has been noted in previous studies (; ). DISCUSS +191 197 EncFtn protein_type While it is difficult to infer ancestral lineages in protein families, the similarity seen in the active site scaffold of these proteins highlights a shared evolutionary relationship between EncFtn proteins and other members of the ferritin superfamily that has been noted in previous studies (; ). DISCUSS +232 240 ferritin protein_type While it is difficult to infer ancestral lineages in protein families, the similarity seen in the active site scaffold of these proteins highlights a shared evolutionary relationship between EncFtn proteins and other members of the ferritin superfamily that has been noted in previous studies (; ). DISCUSS +40 57 four-helical fold structure_element From this analysis, we propose that the four-helical fold of the classical ferritins may have arisen through gene duplication of an ancestor of EncFtn. DISCUSS +65 74 classical protein_state From this analysis, we propose that the four-helical fold of the classical ferritins may have arisen through gene duplication of an ancestor of EncFtn. DISCUSS +75 84 ferritins protein_type From this analysis, we propose that the four-helical fold of the classical ferritins may have arisen through gene duplication of an ancestor of EncFtn. DISCUSS +144 150 EncFtn protein From this analysis, we propose that the four-helical fold of the classical ferritins may have arisen through gene duplication of an ancestor of EncFtn. DISCUSS +42 59 C-terminal region structure_element This gene duplication would result in the C-terminal region of one EncFtn monomer being linked to the N-terminus of another and thus stabilizing the four-helix bundle fold within a single polypeptide chain (Figure 6B). DISCUSS +67 73 EncFtn protein This gene duplication would result in the C-terminal region of one EncFtn monomer being linked to the N-terminus of another and thus stabilizing the four-helix bundle fold within a single polypeptide chain (Figure 6B). DISCUSS +74 81 monomer oligomeric_state This gene duplication would result in the C-terminal region of one EncFtn monomer being linked to the N-terminus of another and thus stabilizing the four-helix bundle fold within a single polypeptide chain (Figure 6B). DISCUSS +149 171 four-helix bundle fold structure_element This gene duplication would result in the C-terminal region of one EncFtn monomer being linked to the N-terminus of another and thus stabilizing the four-helix bundle fold within a single polypeptide chain (Figure 6B). DISCUSS +102 105 FOC site Linking the protein together in this way relaxes the requirement for the maintenance of a symmetrical FOC and thus provides a path to the diversity in active-site residues seen across the ferritin family (Figure 6A, residues Glu95, Gln128 and Glu131 in PmFtn, Supplementary file 1). DISCUSS +151 171 active-site residues site Linking the protein together in this way relaxes the requirement for the maintenance of a symmetrical FOC and thus provides a path to the diversity in active-site residues seen across the ferritin family (Figure 6A, residues Glu95, Gln128 and Glu131 in PmFtn, Supplementary file 1). DISCUSS +188 196 ferritin protein_type Linking the protein together in this way relaxes the requirement for the maintenance of a symmetrical FOC and thus provides a path to the diversity in active-site residues seen across the ferritin family (Figure 6A, residues Glu95, Gln128 and Glu131 in PmFtn, Supplementary file 1). DISCUSS +225 230 Glu95 residue_name_number Linking the protein together in this way relaxes the requirement for the maintenance of a symmetrical FOC and thus provides a path to the diversity in active-site residues seen across the ferritin family (Figure 6A, residues Glu95, Gln128 and Glu131 in PmFtn, Supplementary file 1). DISCUSS +232 238 Gln128 residue_name_number Linking the protein together in this way relaxes the requirement for the maintenance of a symmetrical FOC and thus provides a path to the diversity in active-site residues seen across the ferritin family (Figure 6A, residues Glu95, Gln128 and Glu131 in PmFtn, Supplementary file 1). DISCUSS +243 249 Glu131 residue_name_number Linking the protein together in this way relaxes the requirement for the maintenance of a symmetrical FOC and thus provides a path to the diversity in active-site residues seen across the ferritin family (Figure 6A, residues Glu95, Gln128 and Glu131 in PmFtn, Supplementary file 1). DISCUSS +253 258 PmFtn protein Linking the protein together in this way relaxes the requirement for the maintenance of a symmetrical FOC and thus provides a path to the diversity in active-site residues seen across the ferritin family (Figure 6A, residues Glu95, Gln128 and Glu131 in PmFtn, Supplementary file 1). DISCUSS +21 29 ferritin protein_type Relationship between ferritin structure and activity DISCUSS +30 39 structure evidence Relationship between ferritin structure and activity DISCUSS +30 39 classical protein_state The quaternary arrangement of classical ferritins into an octahedral nanocage and Dps into a dodecamer is absolutely required for their function as iron storage compartments. DISCUSS +40 49 ferritins protein_type The quaternary arrangement of classical ferritins into an octahedral nanocage and Dps into a dodecamer is absolutely required for their function as iron storage compartments. DISCUSS +58 68 octahedral protein_state The quaternary arrangement of classical ferritins into an octahedral nanocage and Dps into a dodecamer is absolutely required for their function as iron storage compartments. DISCUSS +69 77 nanocage complex_assembly The quaternary arrangement of classical ferritins into an octahedral nanocage and Dps into a dodecamer is absolutely required for their function as iron storage compartments. DISCUSS +82 85 Dps protein The quaternary arrangement of classical ferritins into an octahedral nanocage and Dps into a dodecamer is absolutely required for their function as iron storage compartments. DISCUSS +93 102 dodecamer oligomeric_state The quaternary arrangement of classical ferritins into an octahedral nanocage and Dps into a dodecamer is absolutely required for their function as iron storage compartments. DISCUSS +148 152 iron chemical The quaternary arrangement of classical ferritins into an octahedral nanocage and Dps into a dodecamer is absolutely required for their function as iron storage compartments. DISCUSS +36 40 iron chemical The oxidation and mineralization of iron must be spatially separated from the host cytosol to prevent the formation of damaging hydroxyl radicals in the Fenton and Haber-Weiss reactions. DISCUSS +25 34 ferritins protein_type  This is achieved in all ferritins by confining the oxidation of iron to the interior of the protein complex, thus achieving sequestration of the Fe3+ mineralization product. DISCUSS +65 69 iron chemical  This is achieved in all ferritins by confining the oxidation of iron to the interior of the protein complex, thus achieving sequestration of the Fe3+ mineralization product. DISCUSS +146 150 Fe3+ chemical  This is achieved in all ferritins by confining the oxidation of iron to the interior of the protein complex, thus achieving sequestration of the Fe3+ mineralization product. DISCUSS +2 22 structural alignment experimental_method A structural alignment of the FOC of EncFtn with the classical ferritin PmFtn shows that the central ring of EncFtn corresponds to the external surface of ferritin, while the outer circumference of EncFtn is congruent with the inner mineralization surface of ferritin (Figure 6—figure supplement 1A). DISCUSS +30 33 FOC site A structural alignment of the FOC of EncFtn with the classical ferritin PmFtn shows that the central ring of EncFtn corresponds to the external surface of ferritin, while the outer circumference of EncFtn is congruent with the inner mineralization surface of ferritin (Figure 6—figure supplement 1A). DISCUSS +37 43 EncFtn protein A structural alignment of the FOC of EncFtn with the classical ferritin PmFtn shows that the central ring of EncFtn corresponds to the external surface of ferritin, while the outer circumference of EncFtn is congruent with the inner mineralization surface of ferritin (Figure 6—figure supplement 1A). DISCUSS +53 62 classical protein_state A structural alignment of the FOC of EncFtn with the classical ferritin PmFtn shows that the central ring of EncFtn corresponds to the external surface of ferritin, while the outer circumference of EncFtn is congruent with the inner mineralization surface of ferritin (Figure 6—figure supplement 1A). DISCUSS +63 71 ferritin protein_type A structural alignment of the FOC of EncFtn with the classical ferritin PmFtn shows that the central ring of EncFtn corresponds to the external surface of ferritin, while the outer circumference of EncFtn is congruent with the inner mineralization surface of ferritin (Figure 6—figure supplement 1A). DISCUSS +72 77 PmFtn protein A structural alignment of the FOC of EncFtn with the classical ferritin PmFtn shows that the central ring of EncFtn corresponds to the external surface of ferritin, while the outer circumference of EncFtn is congruent with the inner mineralization surface of ferritin (Figure 6—figure supplement 1A). DISCUSS +93 105 central ring structure_element A structural alignment of the FOC of EncFtn with the classical ferritin PmFtn shows that the central ring of EncFtn corresponds to the external surface of ferritin, while the outer circumference of EncFtn is congruent with the inner mineralization surface of ferritin (Figure 6—figure supplement 1A). DISCUSS +109 115 EncFtn protein A structural alignment of the FOC of EncFtn with the classical ferritin PmFtn shows that the central ring of EncFtn corresponds to the external surface of ferritin, while the outer circumference of EncFtn is congruent with the inner mineralization surface of ferritin (Figure 6—figure supplement 1A). DISCUSS +155 163 ferritin protein_type A structural alignment of the FOC of EncFtn with the classical ferritin PmFtn shows that the central ring of EncFtn corresponds to the external surface of ferritin, while the outer circumference of EncFtn is congruent with the inner mineralization surface of ferritin (Figure 6—figure supplement 1A). DISCUSS +198 204 EncFtn protein A structural alignment of the FOC of EncFtn with the classical ferritin PmFtn shows that the central ring of EncFtn corresponds to the external surface of ferritin, while the outer circumference of EncFtn is congruent with the inner mineralization surface of ferritin (Figure 6—figure supplement 1A). DISCUSS +233 255 mineralization surface site A structural alignment of the FOC of EncFtn with the classical ferritin PmFtn shows that the central ring of EncFtn corresponds to the external surface of ferritin, while the outer circumference of EncFtn is congruent with the inner mineralization surface of ferritin (Figure 6—figure supplement 1A). DISCUSS +259 267 ferritin protein_type A structural alignment of the FOC of EncFtn with the classical ferritin PmFtn shows that the central ring of EncFtn corresponds to the external surface of ferritin, while the outer circumference of EncFtn is congruent with the inner mineralization surface of ferritin (Figure 6—figure supplement 1A). DISCUSS +5 12 overlay experimental_method This overlay highlights the fact that the ferroxidase center of EncFtn faces in the opposite direction relative to the classical ferritins and is essentially inside out regarding iron storage space (Figure 6—figure supplement 1B, boxed region). DISCUSS +42 60 ferroxidase center site This overlay highlights the fact that the ferroxidase center of EncFtn faces in the opposite direction relative to the classical ferritins and is essentially inside out regarding iron storage space (Figure 6—figure supplement 1B, boxed region). DISCUSS +64 70 EncFtn protein This overlay highlights the fact that the ferroxidase center of EncFtn faces in the opposite direction relative to the classical ferritins and is essentially inside out regarding iron storage space (Figure 6—figure supplement 1B, boxed region). DISCUSS +119 128 classical protein_state This overlay highlights the fact that the ferroxidase center of EncFtn faces in the opposite direction relative to the classical ferritins and is essentially inside out regarding iron storage space (Figure 6—figure supplement 1B, boxed region). DISCUSS +129 138 ferritins protein_type This overlay highlights the fact that the ferroxidase center of EncFtn faces in the opposite direction relative to the classical ferritins and is essentially inside out regarding iron storage space (Figure 6—figure supplement 1B, boxed region). DISCUSS +179 183 iron chemical This overlay highlights the fact that the ferroxidase center of EncFtn faces in the opposite direction relative to the classical ferritins and is essentially inside out regarding iron storage space (Figure 6—figure supplement 1B, boxed region). DISCUSS +31 40 mutations experimental_method Analysis of each of the single mutations (E32A, E62A and H65A) made in the FOC highlights the importance of the iron-coordinating residues in the catalytic activity of EncFtn. DISCUSS +42 46 E32A mutant Analysis of each of the single mutations (E32A, E62A and H65A) made in the FOC highlights the importance of the iron-coordinating residues in the catalytic activity of EncFtn. DISCUSS +48 52 E62A mutant Analysis of each of the single mutations (E32A, E62A and H65A) made in the FOC highlights the importance of the iron-coordinating residues in the catalytic activity of EncFtn. DISCUSS +57 61 H65A mutant Analysis of each of the single mutations (E32A, E62A and H65A) made in the FOC highlights the importance of the iron-coordinating residues in the catalytic activity of EncFtn. DISCUSS +75 78 FOC site Analysis of each of the single mutations (E32A, E62A and H65A) made in the FOC highlights the importance of the iron-coordinating residues in the catalytic activity of EncFtn. DISCUSS +112 138 iron-coordinating residues site Analysis of each of the single mutations (E32A, E62A and H65A) made in the FOC highlights the importance of the iron-coordinating residues in the catalytic activity of EncFtn. DISCUSS +168 174 EncFtn protein Analysis of each of the single mutations (E32A, E62A and H65A) made in the FOC highlights the importance of the iron-coordinating residues in the catalytic activity of EncFtn. DISCUSS +33 40 calcium chemical Furthermore, the position of the calcium ion coordinated by Glu31 and Glu34 seen in the EncFtnsH structure suggests an entry site to channel metal ions into the FOC; we propose that this site binds hydrated iron ions in vivo and acts as a selectivity filter and gate for the FOC. DISCUSS +45 59 coordinated by bond_interaction Furthermore, the position of the calcium ion coordinated by Glu31 and Glu34 seen in the EncFtnsH structure suggests an entry site to channel metal ions into the FOC; we propose that this site binds hydrated iron ions in vivo and acts as a selectivity filter and gate for the FOC. DISCUSS +60 65 Glu31 residue_name_number Furthermore, the position of the calcium ion coordinated by Glu31 and Glu34 seen in the EncFtnsH structure suggests an entry site to channel metal ions into the FOC; we propose that this site binds hydrated iron ions in vivo and acts as a selectivity filter and gate for the FOC. DISCUSS +70 75 Glu34 residue_name_number Furthermore, the position of the calcium ion coordinated by Glu31 and Glu34 seen in the EncFtnsH structure suggests an entry site to channel metal ions into the FOC; we propose that this site binds hydrated iron ions in vivo and acts as a selectivity filter and gate for the FOC. DISCUSS +88 96 EncFtnsH protein Furthermore, the position of the calcium ion coordinated by Glu31 and Glu34 seen in the EncFtnsH structure suggests an entry site to channel metal ions into the FOC; we propose that this site binds hydrated iron ions in vivo and acts as a selectivity filter and gate for the FOC. DISCUSS +97 106 structure evidence Furthermore, the position of the calcium ion coordinated by Glu31 and Glu34 seen in the EncFtnsH structure suggests an entry site to channel metal ions into the FOC; we propose that this site binds hydrated iron ions in vivo and acts as a selectivity filter and gate for the FOC. DISCUSS +119 129 entry site site Furthermore, the position of the calcium ion coordinated by Glu31 and Glu34 seen in the EncFtnsH structure suggests an entry site to channel metal ions into the FOC; we propose that this site binds hydrated iron ions in vivo and acts as a selectivity filter and gate for the FOC. DISCUSS +161 164 FOC site Furthermore, the position of the calcium ion coordinated by Glu31 and Glu34 seen in the EncFtnsH structure suggests an entry site to channel metal ions into the FOC; we propose that this site binds hydrated iron ions in vivo and acts as a selectivity filter and gate for the FOC. DISCUSS +207 211 iron chemical Furthermore, the position of the calcium ion coordinated by Glu31 and Glu34 seen in the EncFtnsH structure suggests an entry site to channel metal ions into the FOC; we propose that this site binds hydrated iron ions in vivo and acts as a selectivity filter and gate for the FOC. DISCUSS +275 278 FOC site Furthermore, the position of the calcium ion coordinated by Glu31 and Glu34 seen in the EncFtnsH structure suggests an entry site to channel metal ions into the FOC; we propose that this site binds hydrated iron ions in vivo and acts as a selectivity filter and gate for the FOC. DISCUSS +68 74 EncFtn protein The constellation of charged residues on the outer circumference of EncFtn (His57, Glu61 and Glu64) could function in the same way as the residues lining the mineralization surface within the classical ferritin nanocage, and given their proximity to the FOC these sites may be the exit portal and mineralization site. DISCUSS +76 81 His57 residue_name_number The constellation of charged residues on the outer circumference of EncFtn (His57, Glu61 and Glu64) could function in the same way as the residues lining the mineralization surface within the classical ferritin nanocage, and given their proximity to the FOC these sites may be the exit portal and mineralization site. DISCUSS +83 88 Glu61 residue_name_number The constellation of charged residues on the outer circumference of EncFtn (His57, Glu61 and Glu64) could function in the same way as the residues lining the mineralization surface within the classical ferritin nanocage, and given their proximity to the FOC these sites may be the exit portal and mineralization site. DISCUSS +93 98 Glu64 residue_name_number The constellation of charged residues on the outer circumference of EncFtn (His57, Glu61 and Glu64) could function in the same way as the residues lining the mineralization surface within the classical ferritin nanocage, and given their proximity to the FOC these sites may be the exit portal and mineralization site. DISCUSS +158 180 mineralization surface site The constellation of charged residues on the outer circumference of EncFtn (His57, Glu61 and Glu64) could function in the same way as the residues lining the mineralization surface within the classical ferritin nanocage, and given their proximity to the FOC these sites may be the exit portal and mineralization site. DISCUSS +192 201 classical protein_state The constellation of charged residues on the outer circumference of EncFtn (His57, Glu61 and Glu64) could function in the same way as the residues lining the mineralization surface within the classical ferritin nanocage, and given their proximity to the FOC these sites may be the exit portal and mineralization site. DISCUSS +202 210 ferritin protein_type The constellation of charged residues on the outer circumference of EncFtn (His57, Glu61 and Glu64) could function in the same way as the residues lining the mineralization surface within the classical ferritin nanocage, and given their proximity to the FOC these sites may be the exit portal and mineralization site. DISCUSS +211 219 nanocage complex_assembly The constellation of charged residues on the outer circumference of EncFtn (His57, Glu61 and Glu64) could function in the same way as the residues lining the mineralization surface within the classical ferritin nanocage, and given their proximity to the FOC these sites may be the exit portal and mineralization site. DISCUSS +254 257 FOC site The constellation of charged residues on the outer circumference of EncFtn (His57, Glu61 and Glu64) could function in the same way as the residues lining the mineralization surface within the classical ferritin nanocage, and given their proximity to the FOC these sites may be the exit portal and mineralization site. DISCUSS +281 292 exit portal site The constellation of charged residues on the outer circumference of EncFtn (His57, Glu61 and Glu64) could function in the same way as the residues lining the mineralization surface within the classical ferritin nanocage, and given their proximity to the FOC these sites may be the exit portal and mineralization site. DISCUSS +297 316 mineralization site site The constellation of charged residues on the outer circumference of EncFtn (His57, Glu61 and Glu64) could function in the same way as the residues lining the mineralization surface within the classical ferritin nanocage, and given their proximity to the FOC these sites may be the exit portal and mineralization site. DISCUSS +87 96 ferritins protein_type The absolute requirement for the spatial separation of oxidation and mineralization in ferritins suggests that the EncFtn family proteins are not capable of storing iron minerals due to the absence of an enclosed compartment in their structure (Figure 6—figure supplement 1B). DISCUSS +115 121 EncFtn protein_type The absolute requirement for the spatial separation of oxidation and mineralization in ferritins suggests that the EncFtn family proteins are not capable of storing iron minerals due to the absence of an enclosed compartment in their structure (Figure 6—figure supplement 1B). DISCUSS +165 169 iron chemical The absolute requirement for the spatial separation of oxidation and mineralization in ferritins suggests that the EncFtn family proteins are not capable of storing iron minerals due to the absence of an enclosed compartment in their structure (Figure 6—figure supplement 1B). DISCUSS +190 200 absence of protein_state The absolute requirement for the spatial separation of oxidation and mineralization in ferritins suggests that the EncFtn family proteins are not capable of storing iron minerals due to the absence of an enclosed compartment in their structure (Figure 6—figure supplement 1B). DISCUSS +4 32 biochemical characterization experimental_method Our biochemical characterization of EncFtn supports this hypothesis, indicating that while this protein is capable of oxidizing iron, it does not accrue mineralized iron in an analogous manner to classical ferritins. DISCUSS +36 42 EncFtn protein Our biochemical characterization of EncFtn supports this hypothesis, indicating that while this protein is capable of oxidizing iron, it does not accrue mineralized iron in an analogous manner to classical ferritins. DISCUSS +128 132 iron chemical Our biochemical characterization of EncFtn supports this hypothesis, indicating that while this protein is capable of oxidizing iron, it does not accrue mineralized iron in an analogous manner to classical ferritins. DISCUSS +165 169 iron chemical Our biochemical characterization of EncFtn supports this hypothesis, indicating that while this protein is capable of oxidizing iron, it does not accrue mineralized iron in an analogous manner to classical ferritins. DISCUSS +196 205 classical protein_state Our biochemical characterization of EncFtn supports this hypothesis, indicating that while this protein is capable of oxidizing iron, it does not accrue mineralized iron in an analogous manner to classical ferritins. DISCUSS +206 215 ferritins protein_type Our biochemical characterization of EncFtn supports this hypothesis, indicating that while this protein is capable of oxidizing iron, it does not accrue mineralized iron in an analogous manner to classical ferritins. DISCUSS +6 12 EncFtn protein While EncFtn does not store iron itself, its association with the encapsulin nanocage suggests that mineralization occurs within the cavity of the encapsulin shell. DISCUSS +28 32 iron chemical While EncFtn does not store iron itself, its association with the encapsulin nanocage suggests that mineralization occurs within the cavity of the encapsulin shell. DISCUSS +66 76 encapsulin protein While EncFtn does not store iron itself, its association with the encapsulin nanocage suggests that mineralization occurs within the cavity of the encapsulin shell. DISCUSS +77 85 nanocage complex_assembly While EncFtn does not store iron itself, its association with the encapsulin nanocage suggests that mineralization occurs within the cavity of the encapsulin shell. DISCUSS +133 139 cavity site While EncFtn does not store iron itself, its association with the encapsulin nanocage suggests that mineralization occurs within the cavity of the encapsulin shell. DISCUSS +147 157 encapsulin protein While EncFtn does not store iron itself, its association with the encapsulin nanocage suggests that mineralization occurs within the cavity of the encapsulin shell. DISCUSS +158 163 shell structure_element While EncFtn does not store iron itself, its association with the encapsulin nanocage suggests that mineralization occurs within the cavity of the encapsulin shell. DISCUSS +4 21 ferroxidase assay experimental_method Our ferroxidase assay data on the recombinant EncFtn-Enc nanocompartments, which accrue over 4100 iron ions per complex and form regular nanoparticles, are consistent with the encapsulin protein acting as the store for iron oxidized by the EncFtn enzyme. DISCUSS +46 56 EncFtn-Enc complex_assembly Our ferroxidase assay data on the recombinant EncFtn-Enc nanocompartments, which accrue over 4100 iron ions per complex and form regular nanoparticles, are consistent with the encapsulin protein acting as the store for iron oxidized by the EncFtn enzyme. DISCUSS +57 73 nanocompartments complex_assembly Our ferroxidase assay data on the recombinant EncFtn-Enc nanocompartments, which accrue over 4100 iron ions per complex and form regular nanoparticles, are consistent with the encapsulin protein acting as the store for iron oxidized by the EncFtn enzyme. DISCUSS +98 102 iron chemical Our ferroxidase assay data on the recombinant EncFtn-Enc nanocompartments, which accrue over 4100 iron ions per complex and form regular nanoparticles, are consistent with the encapsulin protein acting as the store for iron oxidized by the EncFtn enzyme. DISCUSS +137 150 nanoparticles complex_assembly Our ferroxidase assay data on the recombinant EncFtn-Enc nanocompartments, which accrue over 4100 iron ions per complex and form regular nanoparticles, are consistent with the encapsulin protein acting as the store for iron oxidized by the EncFtn enzyme. DISCUSS +176 186 encapsulin protein Our ferroxidase assay data on the recombinant EncFtn-Enc nanocompartments, which accrue over 4100 iron ions per complex and form regular nanoparticles, are consistent with the encapsulin protein acting as the store for iron oxidized by the EncFtn enzyme. DISCUSS +219 223 iron chemical Our ferroxidase assay data on the recombinant EncFtn-Enc nanocompartments, which accrue over 4100 iron ions per complex and form regular nanoparticles, are consistent with the encapsulin protein acting as the store for iron oxidized by the EncFtn enzyme. DISCUSS +240 246 EncFtn protein Our ferroxidase assay data on the recombinant EncFtn-Enc nanocompartments, which accrue over 4100 iron ions per complex and form regular nanoparticles, are consistent with the encapsulin protein acting as the store for iron oxidized by the EncFtn enzyme. DISCUSS +0 3 TEM experimental_method TEM analysis of the reaction products shows the production of homogeneous iron nanoparticles only in the EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment (Figure 8—figure supplement 1). DISCUSS +74 78 iron chemical TEM analysis of the reaction products shows the production of homogeneous iron nanoparticles only in the EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment (Figure 8—figure supplement 1). DISCUSS +105 115 EncFtn-Enc complex_assembly TEM analysis of the reaction products shows the production of homogeneous iron nanoparticles only in the EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment (Figure 8—figure supplement 1). DISCUSS +116 131 nanocompartment complex_assembly TEM analysis of the reaction products shows the production of homogeneous iron nanoparticles only in the EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment (Figure 8—figure supplement 1). DISCUSS +9 13 iron chemical Model of iron oxidation in encapsulin nanocompartments. FIG +27 37 encapsulin protein Model of iron oxidation in encapsulin nanocompartments. FIG +38 54 nanocompartments complex_assembly Model of iron oxidation in encapsulin nanocompartments. FIG +13 21 EncFtnsH protein (A) Model of EncFtnsH docking to the encapsulin shell. FIG +22 29 docking experimental_method (A) Model of EncFtnsH docking to the encapsulin shell. FIG +37 47 encapsulin protein (A) Model of EncFtnsH docking to the encapsulin shell. FIG +48 53 shell structure_element (A) Model of EncFtnsH docking to the encapsulin shell. FIG +9 17 pentamer oligomeric_state A single pentamer of the icosahedral T. maritima encapsulin structure (PDBID: 3DKT) is shown as a blue surface with the encapsulin localization sequence of EncFtn shown as a purple surface. FIG +25 36 icosahedral protein_state A single pentamer of the icosahedral T. maritima encapsulin structure (PDBID: 3DKT) is shown as a blue surface with the encapsulin localization sequence of EncFtn shown as a purple surface. FIG +37 48 T. maritima species A single pentamer of the icosahedral T. maritima encapsulin structure (PDBID: 3DKT) is shown as a blue surface with the encapsulin localization sequence of EncFtn shown as a purple surface. FIG +49 59 encapsulin protein A single pentamer of the icosahedral T. maritima encapsulin structure (PDBID: 3DKT) is shown as a blue surface with the encapsulin localization sequence of EncFtn shown as a purple surface. FIG +60 69 structure evidence A single pentamer of the icosahedral T. maritima encapsulin structure (PDBID: 3DKT) is shown as a blue surface with the encapsulin localization sequence of EncFtn shown as a purple surface. FIG +120 130 encapsulin protein A single pentamer of the icosahedral T. maritima encapsulin structure (PDBID: 3DKT) is shown as a blue surface with the encapsulin localization sequence of EncFtn shown as a purple surface. FIG +131 152 localization sequence structure_element A single pentamer of the icosahedral T. maritima encapsulin structure (PDBID: 3DKT) is shown as a blue surface with the encapsulin localization sequence of EncFtn shown as a purple surface. FIG +156 162 EncFtn protein A single pentamer of the icosahedral T. maritima encapsulin structure (PDBID: 3DKT) is shown as a blue surface with the encapsulin localization sequence of EncFtn shown as a purple surface. FIG +30 36 EncFtn protein The C-terminal regions of the EncFtn subunits correspond to the position of the localization sequences seen in 3DKT. FIG +37 45 subunits structure_element The C-terminal regions of the EncFtn subunits correspond to the position of the localization sequences seen in 3DKT. FIG +80 102 localization sequences structure_element The C-terminal regions of the EncFtn subunits correspond to the position of the localization sequences seen in 3DKT. FIG +0 9 Alignment experimental_method Alignment of EncFtnsH with 3DKT positions the central channel directly above the pore in the 3DKT pentamer axis (shown as a grey pentagon). (B) Surface view of EncFtn within the encapsulin nanocompartment (grey and blue respectively). FIG +13 21 EncFtnsH protein Alignment of EncFtnsH with 3DKT positions the central channel directly above the pore in the 3DKT pentamer axis (shown as a grey pentagon). (B) Surface view of EncFtn within the encapsulin nanocompartment (grey and blue respectively). FIG +46 61 central channel site Alignment of EncFtnsH with 3DKT positions the central channel directly above the pore in the 3DKT pentamer axis (shown as a grey pentagon). (B) Surface view of EncFtn within the encapsulin nanocompartment (grey and blue respectively). FIG +81 85 pore site Alignment of EncFtnsH with 3DKT positions the central channel directly above the pore in the 3DKT pentamer axis (shown as a grey pentagon). (B) Surface view of EncFtn within the encapsulin nanocompartment (grey and blue respectively). FIG +98 106 pentamer oligomeric_state Alignment of EncFtnsH with 3DKT positions the central channel directly above the pore in the 3DKT pentamer axis (shown as a grey pentagon). (B) Surface view of EncFtn within the encapsulin nanocompartment (grey and blue respectively). FIG +160 166 EncFtn protein Alignment of EncFtnsH with 3DKT positions the central channel directly above the pore in the 3DKT pentamer axis (shown as a grey pentagon). (B) Surface view of EncFtn within the encapsulin nanocompartment (grey and blue respectively). FIG +178 188 encapsulin protein Alignment of EncFtnsH with 3DKT positions the central channel directly above the pore in the 3DKT pentamer axis (shown as a grey pentagon). (B) Surface view of EncFtn within the encapsulin nanocompartment (grey and blue respectively). FIG +189 204 nanocompartment complex_assembly Alignment of EncFtnsH with 3DKT positions the central channel directly above the pore in the 3DKT pentamer axis (shown as a grey pentagon). (B) Surface view of EncFtn within the encapsulin nanocompartment (grey and blue respectively). FIG +17 27 encapsulin protein The lumen of the encapsulin nanocompartment is considerably larger than the interior of ferritin (shown in orange behind the encapsulin for reference) and thus allows the storage of significantly more iron. FIG +28 43 nanocompartment complex_assembly The lumen of the encapsulin nanocompartment is considerably larger than the interior of ferritin (shown in orange behind the encapsulin for reference) and thus allows the storage of significantly more iron. FIG +88 96 ferritin protein_type The lumen of the encapsulin nanocompartment is considerably larger than the interior of ferritin (shown in orange behind the encapsulin for reference) and thus allows the storage of significantly more iron. FIG +125 135 encapsulin protein The lumen of the encapsulin nanocompartment is considerably larger than the interior of ferritin (shown in orange behind the encapsulin for reference) and thus allows the storage of significantly more iron. FIG +201 205 iron chemical The lumen of the encapsulin nanocompartment is considerably larger than the interior of ferritin (shown in orange behind the encapsulin for reference) and thus allows the storage of significantly more iron. FIG +25 29 iron chemical The proposed pathway for iron movement through the encapsulin shell and EncFtn FOC is shown with arrows. (C) Model ofiron oxidation within an encapsulin nanocompartment. FIG +51 61 encapsulin protein The proposed pathway for iron movement through the encapsulin shell and EncFtn FOC is shown with arrows. (C) Model ofiron oxidation within an encapsulin nanocompartment. FIG +62 67 shell structure_element The proposed pathway for iron movement through the encapsulin shell and EncFtn FOC is shown with arrows. (C) Model ofiron oxidation within an encapsulin nanocompartment. FIG +72 78 EncFtn protein The proposed pathway for iron movement through the encapsulin shell and EncFtn FOC is shown with arrows. (C) Model ofiron oxidation within an encapsulin nanocompartment. FIG +79 82 FOC site The proposed pathway for iron movement through the encapsulin shell and EncFtn FOC is shown with arrows. (C) Model ofiron oxidation within an encapsulin nanocompartment. FIG +142 152 encapsulin protein The proposed pathway for iron movement through the encapsulin shell and EncFtn FOC is shown with arrows. (C) Model ofiron oxidation within an encapsulin nanocompartment. FIG +153 168 nanocompartment complex_assembly The proposed pathway for iron movement through the encapsulin shell and EncFtn FOC is shown with arrows. (C) Model ofiron oxidation within an encapsulin nanocompartment. FIG +3 9 EncFtn protein As EncFtn is unable to mineralize iron on its surface directly, Fe2+ must pass through the encapsulin shell to access the first metal binding site within the central channel of EncFtnsH (entry site) prior to oxidation within the FOC and release as Fe3+ to the outer surface of the protein where it can be mineralized within the lumen of the encapsulin cage. FIG +34 38 iron chemical As EncFtn is unable to mineralize iron on its surface directly, Fe2+ must pass through the encapsulin shell to access the first metal binding site within the central channel of EncFtnsH (entry site) prior to oxidation within the FOC and release as Fe3+ to the outer surface of the protein where it can be mineralized within the lumen of the encapsulin cage. FIG +64 68 Fe2+ chemical As EncFtn is unable to mineralize iron on its surface directly, Fe2+ must pass through the encapsulin shell to access the first metal binding site within the central channel of EncFtnsH (entry site) prior to oxidation within the FOC and release as Fe3+ to the outer surface of the protein where it can be mineralized within the lumen of the encapsulin cage. FIG +91 101 encapsulin protein As EncFtn is unable to mineralize iron on its surface directly, Fe2+ must pass through the encapsulin shell to access the first metal binding site within the central channel of EncFtnsH (entry site) prior to oxidation within the FOC and release as Fe3+ to the outer surface of the protein where it can be mineralized within the lumen of the encapsulin cage. FIG +102 107 shell structure_element As EncFtn is unable to mineralize iron on its surface directly, Fe2+ must pass through the encapsulin shell to access the first metal binding site within the central channel of EncFtnsH (entry site) prior to oxidation within the FOC and release as Fe3+ to the outer surface of the protein where it can be mineralized within the lumen of the encapsulin cage. FIG +128 146 metal binding site site As EncFtn is unable to mineralize iron on its surface directly, Fe2+ must pass through the encapsulin shell to access the first metal binding site within the central channel of EncFtnsH (entry site) prior to oxidation within the FOC and release as Fe3+ to the outer surface of the protein where it can be mineralized within the lumen of the encapsulin cage. FIG +158 173 central channel site As EncFtn is unable to mineralize iron on its surface directly, Fe2+ must pass through the encapsulin shell to access the first metal binding site within the central channel of EncFtnsH (entry site) prior to oxidation within the FOC and release as Fe3+ to the outer surface of the protein where it can be mineralized within the lumen of the encapsulin cage. FIG +177 185 EncFtnsH protein As EncFtn is unable to mineralize iron on its surface directly, Fe2+ must pass through the encapsulin shell to access the first metal binding site within the central channel of EncFtnsH (entry site) prior to oxidation within the FOC and release as Fe3+ to the outer surface of the protein where it can be mineralized within the lumen of the encapsulin cage. FIG +187 197 entry site site As EncFtn is unable to mineralize iron on its surface directly, Fe2+ must pass through the encapsulin shell to access the first metal binding site within the central channel of EncFtnsH (entry site) prior to oxidation within the FOC and release as Fe3+ to the outer surface of the protein where it can be mineralized within the lumen of the encapsulin cage. FIG +229 232 FOC site As EncFtn is unable to mineralize iron on its surface directly, Fe2+ must pass through the encapsulin shell to access the first metal binding site within the central channel of EncFtnsH (entry site) prior to oxidation within the FOC and release as Fe3+ to the outer surface of the protein where it can be mineralized within the lumen of the encapsulin cage. FIG +248 252 Fe3+ chemical As EncFtn is unable to mineralize iron on its surface directly, Fe2+ must pass through the encapsulin shell to access the first metal binding site within the central channel of EncFtnsH (entry site) prior to oxidation within the FOC and release as Fe3+ to the outer surface of the protein where it can be mineralized within the lumen of the encapsulin cage. FIG +341 351 encapsulin protein As EncFtn is unable to mineralize iron on its surface directly, Fe2+ must pass through the encapsulin shell to access the first metal binding site within the central channel of EncFtnsH (entry site) prior to oxidation within the FOC and release as Fe3+ to the outer surface of the protein where it can be mineralized within the lumen of the encapsulin cage. FIG +0 7 Docking experimental_method Docking the decamer structure of EncFtnsH into the pentamer of the T. maritima encapsulin Tmari_0786 (PDB ID: 3DKT)  shows that the position of the C-terminal extensions of our EncFtnsH structure are consistent with the localization sequences seen bound to the encapsulin protein (Figure 14A). DISCUSS +12 19 decamer oligomeric_state Docking the decamer structure of EncFtnsH into the pentamer of the T. maritima encapsulin Tmari_0786 (PDB ID: 3DKT)  shows that the position of the C-terminal extensions of our EncFtnsH structure are consistent with the localization sequences seen bound to the encapsulin protein (Figure 14A). DISCUSS +20 29 structure evidence Docking the decamer structure of EncFtnsH into the pentamer of the T. maritima encapsulin Tmari_0786 (PDB ID: 3DKT)  shows that the position of the C-terminal extensions of our EncFtnsH structure are consistent with the localization sequences seen bound to the encapsulin protein (Figure 14A). DISCUSS +33 41 EncFtnsH protein Docking the decamer structure of EncFtnsH into the pentamer of the T. maritima encapsulin Tmari_0786 (PDB ID: 3DKT)  shows that the position of the C-terminal extensions of our EncFtnsH structure are consistent with the localization sequences seen bound to the encapsulin protein (Figure 14A). DISCUSS +51 59 pentamer oligomeric_state Docking the decamer structure of EncFtnsH into the pentamer of the T. maritima encapsulin Tmari_0786 (PDB ID: 3DKT)  shows that the position of the C-terminal extensions of our EncFtnsH structure are consistent with the localization sequences seen bound to the encapsulin protein (Figure 14A). DISCUSS +67 78 T. maritima species Docking the decamer structure of EncFtnsH into the pentamer of the T. maritima encapsulin Tmari_0786 (PDB ID: 3DKT)  shows that the position of the C-terminal extensions of our EncFtnsH structure are consistent with the localization sequences seen bound to the encapsulin protein (Figure 14A). DISCUSS +79 89 encapsulin protein Docking the decamer structure of EncFtnsH into the pentamer of the T. maritima encapsulin Tmari_0786 (PDB ID: 3DKT)  shows that the position of the C-terminal extensions of our EncFtnsH structure are consistent with the localization sequences seen bound to the encapsulin protein (Figure 14A). DISCUSS +90 100 Tmari_0786 gene Docking the decamer structure of EncFtnsH into the pentamer of the T. maritima encapsulin Tmari_0786 (PDB ID: 3DKT)  shows that the position of the C-terminal extensions of our EncFtnsH structure are consistent with the localization sequences seen bound to the encapsulin protein (Figure 14A). DISCUSS +148 169 C-terminal extensions structure_element Docking the decamer structure of EncFtnsH into the pentamer of the T. maritima encapsulin Tmari_0786 (PDB ID: 3DKT)  shows that the position of the C-terminal extensions of our EncFtnsH structure are consistent with the localization sequences seen bound to the encapsulin protein (Figure 14A). DISCUSS +177 185 EncFtnsH protein Docking the decamer structure of EncFtnsH into the pentamer of the T. maritima encapsulin Tmari_0786 (PDB ID: 3DKT)  shows that the position of the C-terminal extensions of our EncFtnsH structure are consistent with the localization sequences seen bound to the encapsulin protein (Figure 14A). DISCUSS +186 195 structure evidence Docking the decamer structure of EncFtnsH into the pentamer of the T. maritima encapsulin Tmari_0786 (PDB ID: 3DKT)  shows that the position of the C-terminal extensions of our EncFtnsH structure are consistent with the localization sequences seen bound to the encapsulin protein (Figure 14A). DISCUSS +220 242 localization sequences structure_element Docking the decamer structure of EncFtnsH into the pentamer of the T. maritima encapsulin Tmari_0786 (PDB ID: 3DKT)  shows that the position of the C-terminal extensions of our EncFtnsH structure are consistent with the localization sequences seen bound to the encapsulin protein (Figure 14A). DISCUSS +248 256 bound to protein_state Docking the decamer structure of EncFtnsH into the pentamer of the T. maritima encapsulin Tmari_0786 (PDB ID: 3DKT)  shows that the position of the C-terminal extensions of our EncFtnsH structure are consistent with the localization sequences seen bound to the encapsulin protein (Figure 14A). DISCUSS +261 271 encapsulin protein Docking the decamer structure of EncFtnsH into the pentamer of the T. maritima encapsulin Tmari_0786 (PDB ID: 3DKT)  shows that the position of the C-terminal extensions of our EncFtnsH structure are consistent with the localization sequences seen bound to the encapsulin protein (Figure 14A). DISCUSS +26 32 EncFtn protein Thus, it appears that the EncFtn decamer is the physiological state of this protein. DISCUSS +33 40 decamer oligomeric_state Thus, it appears that the EncFtn decamer is the physiological state of this protein. DISCUSS +31 43 central ring structure_element This arrangement positions the central ring of EncFtn directly above the pore at the five-fold symmetry axis of the encapsulin shell and highlights a potential route for the entry of iron into the encapsulin and towards the active site of EncFtn. DISCUSS +47 53 EncFtn protein This arrangement positions the central ring of EncFtn directly above the pore at the five-fold symmetry axis of the encapsulin shell and highlights a potential route for the entry of iron into the encapsulin and towards the active site of EncFtn. DISCUSS +73 77 pore site This arrangement positions the central ring of EncFtn directly above the pore at the five-fold symmetry axis of the encapsulin shell and highlights a potential route for the entry of iron into the encapsulin and towards the active site of EncFtn. DISCUSS +116 126 encapsulin protein This arrangement positions the central ring of EncFtn directly above the pore at the five-fold symmetry axis of the encapsulin shell and highlights a potential route for the entry of iron into the encapsulin and towards the active site of EncFtn. DISCUSS +127 132 shell structure_element This arrangement positions the central ring of EncFtn directly above the pore at the five-fold symmetry axis of the encapsulin shell and highlights a potential route for the entry of iron into the encapsulin and towards the active site of EncFtn. DISCUSS +183 187 iron chemical This arrangement positions the central ring of EncFtn directly above the pore at the five-fold symmetry axis of the encapsulin shell and highlights a potential route for the entry of iron into the encapsulin and towards the active site of EncFtn. DISCUSS +197 207 encapsulin protein This arrangement positions the central ring of EncFtn directly above the pore at the five-fold symmetry axis of the encapsulin shell and highlights a potential route for the entry of iron into the encapsulin and towards the active site of EncFtn. DISCUSS +224 235 active site site This arrangement positions the central ring of EncFtn directly above the pore at the five-fold symmetry axis of the encapsulin shell and highlights a potential route for the entry of iron into the encapsulin and towards the active site of EncFtn. DISCUSS +239 245 EncFtn protein This arrangement positions the central ring of EncFtn directly above the pore at the five-fold symmetry axis of the encapsulin shell and highlights a potential route for the entry of iron into the encapsulin and towards the active site of EncFtn. DISCUSS +20 30 encapsulin protein A comparison of the encapsulin nanocompartment and the ferritin nanocage highlights the size differential between the two complexes (Figure 14B) that allows the encapsulin to store significantly more iron. DISCUSS +31 46 nanocompartment complex_assembly A comparison of the encapsulin nanocompartment and the ferritin nanocage highlights the size differential between the two complexes (Figure 14B) that allows the encapsulin to store significantly more iron. DISCUSS +55 63 ferritin protein_type A comparison of the encapsulin nanocompartment and the ferritin nanocage highlights the size differential between the two complexes (Figure 14B) that allows the encapsulin to store significantly more iron. DISCUSS +64 72 nanocage complex_assembly A comparison of the encapsulin nanocompartment and the ferritin nanocage highlights the size differential between the two complexes (Figure 14B) that allows the encapsulin to store significantly more iron. DISCUSS +161 171 encapsulin protein A comparison of the encapsulin nanocompartment and the ferritin nanocage highlights the size differential between the two complexes (Figure 14B) that allows the encapsulin to store significantly more iron. DISCUSS +200 204 iron chemical A comparison of the encapsulin nanocompartment and the ferritin nanocage highlights the size differential between the two complexes (Figure 14B) that allows the encapsulin to store significantly more iron. DISCUSS +4 15 presence of protein_state The presence of five FOCs per EncFtnsH decamer and the fact that the icosahedral encapsulin nanocage can hold up to twelve of decameric EncFtn between each of the internal five-fold vertices means that they can achieve a high rate of iron mineralization across the entire nanocompartment. DISCUSS +21 25 FOCs site The presence of five FOCs per EncFtnsH decamer and the fact that the icosahedral encapsulin nanocage can hold up to twelve of decameric EncFtn between each of the internal five-fold vertices means that they can achieve a high rate of iron mineralization across the entire nanocompartment. DISCUSS +30 38 EncFtnsH protein The presence of five FOCs per EncFtnsH decamer and the fact that the icosahedral encapsulin nanocage can hold up to twelve of decameric EncFtn between each of the internal five-fold vertices means that they can achieve a high rate of iron mineralization across the entire nanocompartment. DISCUSS +39 46 decamer oligomeric_state The presence of five FOCs per EncFtnsH decamer and the fact that the icosahedral encapsulin nanocage can hold up to twelve of decameric EncFtn between each of the internal five-fold vertices means that they can achieve a high rate of iron mineralization across the entire nanocompartment. DISCUSS +69 80 icosahedral protein_state The presence of five FOCs per EncFtnsH decamer and the fact that the icosahedral encapsulin nanocage can hold up to twelve of decameric EncFtn between each of the internal five-fold vertices means that they can achieve a high rate of iron mineralization across the entire nanocompartment. DISCUSS +81 91 encapsulin protein The presence of five FOCs per EncFtnsH decamer and the fact that the icosahedral encapsulin nanocage can hold up to twelve of decameric EncFtn between each of the internal five-fold vertices means that they can achieve a high rate of iron mineralization across the entire nanocompartment. DISCUSS +92 100 nanocage complex_assembly The presence of five FOCs per EncFtnsH decamer and the fact that the icosahedral encapsulin nanocage can hold up to twelve of decameric EncFtn between each of the internal five-fold vertices means that they can achieve a high rate of iron mineralization across the entire nanocompartment. DISCUSS +126 135 decameric oligomeric_state The presence of five FOCs per EncFtnsH decamer and the fact that the icosahedral encapsulin nanocage can hold up to twelve of decameric EncFtn between each of the internal five-fold vertices means that they can achieve a high rate of iron mineralization across the entire nanocompartment. DISCUSS +136 142 EncFtn protein The presence of five FOCs per EncFtnsH decamer and the fact that the icosahedral encapsulin nanocage can hold up to twelve of decameric EncFtn between each of the internal five-fold vertices means that they can achieve a high rate of iron mineralization across the entire nanocompartment. DISCUSS +234 238 iron chemical The presence of five FOCs per EncFtnsH decamer and the fact that the icosahedral encapsulin nanocage can hold up to twelve of decameric EncFtn between each of the internal five-fold vertices means that they can achieve a high rate of iron mineralization across the entire nanocompartment. DISCUSS +272 287 nanocompartment complex_assembly The presence of five FOCs per EncFtnsH decamer and the fact that the icosahedral encapsulin nanocage can hold up to twelve of decameric EncFtn between each of the internal five-fold vertices means that they can achieve a high rate of iron mineralization across the entire nanocompartment. DISCUSS +93 102 classical protein_state This arrangement of multiple reaction centers in a single protein assembly is reminiscent of classical ferritins, which has 24 FOCs distributed around the nanocage. DISCUSS +103 112 ferritins protein_type This arrangement of multiple reaction centers in a single protein assembly is reminiscent of classical ferritins, which has 24 FOCs distributed around the nanocage. DISCUSS +127 131 FOCs site This arrangement of multiple reaction centers in a single protein assembly is reminiscent of classical ferritins, which has 24 FOCs distributed around the nanocage. DISCUSS +155 163 nanocage complex_assembly This arrangement of multiple reaction centers in a single protein assembly is reminiscent of classical ferritins, which has 24 FOCs distributed around the nanocage. DISCUSS +4 19 structural data evidence Our structural data, coupled with biochemical and ICP-MS analysis, suggest a model for the activity of the encapsulin iron-megastore (Figure 14C). DISCUSS +34 56 biochemical and ICP-MS experimental_method Our structural data, coupled with biochemical and ICP-MS analysis, suggest a model for the activity of the encapsulin iron-megastore (Figure 14C). DISCUSS +107 117 encapsulin protein Our structural data, coupled with biochemical and ICP-MS analysis, suggest a model for the activity of the encapsulin iron-megastore (Figure 14C). DISCUSS +118 132 iron-megastore complex_assembly Our structural data, coupled with biochemical and ICP-MS analysis, suggest a model for the activity of the encapsulin iron-megastore (Figure 14C). DISCUSS +4 21 crystal structure evidence The crystal structure of the T. maritima encapsulin shell protein has a negatively charged pore positioned to allow the passage of Fe2+ into the encapsulin and directs the metal towards the central, negatively charged hole of the EncFtn ring (Figure 4—figure supplement 1). DISCUSS +29 40 T. maritima species The crystal structure of the T. maritima encapsulin shell protein has a negatively charged pore positioned to allow the passage of Fe2+ into the encapsulin and directs the metal towards the central, negatively charged hole of the EncFtn ring (Figure 4—figure supplement 1). DISCUSS +41 51 encapsulin protein The crystal structure of the T. maritima encapsulin shell protein has a negatively charged pore positioned to allow the passage of Fe2+ into the encapsulin and directs the metal towards the central, negatively charged hole of the EncFtn ring (Figure 4—figure supplement 1). DISCUSS +52 57 shell structure_element The crystal structure of the T. maritima encapsulin shell protein has a negatively charged pore positioned to allow the passage of Fe2+ into the encapsulin and directs the metal towards the central, negatively charged hole of the EncFtn ring (Figure 4—figure supplement 1). DISCUSS +72 95 negatively charged pore site The crystal structure of the T. maritima encapsulin shell protein has a negatively charged pore positioned to allow the passage of Fe2+ into the encapsulin and directs the metal towards the central, negatively charged hole of the EncFtn ring (Figure 4—figure supplement 1). DISCUSS +131 135 Fe2+ chemical The crystal structure of the T. maritima encapsulin shell protein has a negatively charged pore positioned to allow the passage of Fe2+ into the encapsulin and directs the metal towards the central, negatively charged hole of the EncFtn ring (Figure 4—figure supplement 1). DISCUSS +145 155 encapsulin protein The crystal structure of the T. maritima encapsulin shell protein has a negatively charged pore positioned to allow the passage of Fe2+ into the encapsulin and directs the metal towards the central, negatively charged hole of the EncFtn ring (Figure 4—figure supplement 1). DISCUSS +199 222 negatively charged hole site The crystal structure of the T. maritima encapsulin shell protein has a negatively charged pore positioned to allow the passage of Fe2+ into the encapsulin and directs the metal towards the central, negatively charged hole of the EncFtn ring (Figure 4—figure supplement 1). DISCUSS +230 236 EncFtn protein The crystal structure of the T. maritima encapsulin shell protein has a negatively charged pore positioned to allow the passage of Fe2+ into the encapsulin and directs the metal towards the central, negatively charged hole of the EncFtn ring (Figure 4—figure supplement 1). DISCUSS +237 241 ring structure_element The crystal structure of the T. maritima encapsulin shell protein has a negatively charged pore positioned to allow the passage of Fe2+ into the encapsulin and directs the metal towards the central, negatively charged hole of the EncFtn ring (Figure 4—figure supplement 1). DISCUSS +9 28 metal-binding sites site The five metal-binding sites on the interior of the ring (Glu31/34-sites) may select for the Fe2+ ion and direct it towards their cognate FOCs. DISCUSS +52 56 ring structure_element The five metal-binding sites on the interior of the ring (Glu31/34-sites) may select for the Fe2+ ion and direct it towards their cognate FOCs. DISCUSS +58 72 Glu31/34-sites site The five metal-binding sites on the interior of the ring (Glu31/34-sites) may select for the Fe2+ ion and direct it towards their cognate FOCs. DISCUSS +93 97 Fe2+ chemical The five metal-binding sites on the interior of the ring (Glu31/34-sites) may select for the Fe2+ ion and direct it towards their cognate FOCs. DISCUSS +138 142 FOCs site The five metal-binding sites on the interior of the ring (Glu31/34-sites) may select for the Fe2+ ion and direct it towards their cognate FOCs. DISCUSS +33 37 Fe2+ chemical We propose that the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ occurs within the FOC according to the model postulated by  in which the FOC acts as a substrate site through which iron passes and is released on to weakly coordinating sites at the outer circumference of the protein (His57, Glu61 and Glu64), where it is able to form ferrihydrite minerals which can be safely deposited within the lumen of the encapsulin nanocompartment (Figure 14). DISCUSS +41 45 Fe3+ chemical We propose that the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ occurs within the FOC according to the model postulated by  in which the FOC acts as a substrate site through which iron passes and is released on to weakly coordinating sites at the outer circumference of the protein (His57, Glu61 and Glu64), where it is able to form ferrihydrite minerals which can be safely deposited within the lumen of the encapsulin nanocompartment (Figure 14). DISCUSS +64 67 FOC site We propose that the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ occurs within the FOC according to the model postulated by  in which the FOC acts as a substrate site through which iron passes and is released on to weakly coordinating sites at the outer circumference of the protein (His57, Glu61 and Glu64), where it is able to form ferrihydrite minerals which can be safely deposited within the lumen of the encapsulin nanocompartment (Figure 14). DISCUSS +119 122 FOC site We propose that the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ occurs within the FOC according to the model postulated by  in which the FOC acts as a substrate site through which iron passes and is released on to weakly coordinating sites at the outer circumference of the protein (His57, Glu61 and Glu64), where it is able to form ferrihydrite minerals which can be safely deposited within the lumen of the encapsulin nanocompartment (Figure 14). DISCUSS +133 147 substrate site site We propose that the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ occurs within the FOC according to the model postulated by  in which the FOC acts as a substrate site through which iron passes and is released on to weakly coordinating sites at the outer circumference of the protein (His57, Glu61 and Glu64), where it is able to form ferrihydrite minerals which can be safely deposited within the lumen of the encapsulin nanocompartment (Figure 14). DISCUSS +162 166 iron chemical We propose that the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ occurs within the FOC according to the model postulated by  in which the FOC acts as a substrate site through which iron passes and is released on to weakly coordinating sites at the outer circumference of the protein (His57, Glu61 and Glu64), where it is able to form ferrihydrite minerals which can be safely deposited within the lumen of the encapsulin nanocompartment (Figure 14). DISCUSS +196 221 weakly coordinating sites site We propose that the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ occurs within the FOC according to the model postulated by  in which the FOC acts as a substrate site through which iron passes and is released on to weakly coordinating sites at the outer circumference of the protein (His57, Glu61 and Glu64), where it is able to form ferrihydrite minerals which can be safely deposited within the lumen of the encapsulin nanocompartment (Figure 14). DISCUSS +265 270 His57 residue_name_number We propose that the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ occurs within the FOC according to the model postulated by  in which the FOC acts as a substrate site through which iron passes and is released on to weakly coordinating sites at the outer circumference of the protein (His57, Glu61 and Glu64), where it is able to form ferrihydrite minerals which can be safely deposited within the lumen of the encapsulin nanocompartment (Figure 14). DISCUSS +272 277 Glu61 residue_name_number We propose that the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ occurs within the FOC according to the model postulated by  in which the FOC acts as a substrate site through which iron passes and is released on to weakly coordinating sites at the outer circumference of the protein (His57, Glu61 and Glu64), where it is able to form ferrihydrite minerals which can be safely deposited within the lumen of the encapsulin nanocompartment (Figure 14). DISCUSS +282 287 Glu64 residue_name_number We propose that the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ occurs within the FOC according to the model postulated by  in which the FOC acts as a substrate site through which iron passes and is released on to weakly coordinating sites at the outer circumference of the protein (His57, Glu61 and Glu64), where it is able to form ferrihydrite minerals which can be safely deposited within the lumen of the encapsulin nanocompartment (Figure 14). DISCUSS +315 327 ferrihydrite chemical We propose that the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ occurs within the FOC according to the model postulated by  in which the FOC acts as a substrate site through which iron passes and is released on to weakly coordinating sites at the outer circumference of the protein (His57, Glu61 and Glu64), where it is able to form ferrihydrite minerals which can be safely deposited within the lumen of the encapsulin nanocompartment (Figure 14). DISCUSS +391 401 encapsulin protein We propose that the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ occurs within the FOC according to the model postulated by  in which the FOC acts as a substrate site through which iron passes and is released on to weakly coordinating sites at the outer circumference of the protein (His57, Glu61 and Glu64), where it is able to form ferrihydrite minerals which can be safely deposited within the lumen of the encapsulin nanocompartment (Figure 14). DISCUSS +402 417 nanocompartment complex_assembly We propose that the oxidation of Fe2+ to Fe3+ occurs within the FOC according to the model postulated by  in which the FOC acts as a substrate site through which iron passes and is released on to weakly coordinating sites at the outer circumference of the protein (His57, Glu61 and Glu64), where it is able to form ferrihydrite minerals which can be safely deposited within the lumen of the encapsulin nanocompartment (Figure 14). DISCUSS +40 49 structure evidence Here we describe for the first time the structure and biochemistry of a new class of encapsulin-associated ferritin-like protein and demonstrate that it has an absolute requirement for compartmentalization within an encapsulin nanocage to act as an iron store. DISCUSS +85 128 encapsulin-associated ferritin-like protein protein_type Here we describe for the first time the structure and biochemistry of a new class of encapsulin-associated ferritin-like protein and demonstrate that it has an absolute requirement for compartmentalization within an encapsulin nanocage to act as an iron store. DISCUSS +216 226 encapsulin protein Here we describe for the first time the structure and biochemistry of a new class of encapsulin-associated ferritin-like protein and demonstrate that it has an absolute requirement for compartmentalization within an encapsulin nanocage to act as an iron store. DISCUSS +227 235 nanocage complex_assembly Here we describe for the first time the structure and biochemistry of a new class of encapsulin-associated ferritin-like protein and demonstrate that it has an absolute requirement for compartmentalization within an encapsulin nanocage to act as an iron store. DISCUSS +249 253 iron chemical Here we describe for the first time the structure and biochemistry of a new class of encapsulin-associated ferritin-like protein and demonstrate that it has an absolute requirement for compartmentalization within an encapsulin nanocage to act as an iron store. DISCUSS +20 30 EncFtn-Enc complex_assembly Further work on the EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment will establish the structural basis for the movement of iron through the encapsulin shell, the mechanism of iron oxidation by the EncFtn FOC and its subsequent storage in the lumen of the encapsulin nanocompartment. DISCUSS +31 46 nanocompartment complex_assembly Further work on the EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment will establish the structural basis for the movement of iron through the encapsulin shell, the mechanism of iron oxidation by the EncFtn FOC and its subsequent storage in the lumen of the encapsulin nanocompartment. DISCUSS +103 107 iron chemical Further work on the EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment will establish the structural basis for the movement of iron through the encapsulin shell, the mechanism of iron oxidation by the EncFtn FOC and its subsequent storage in the lumen of the encapsulin nanocompartment. DISCUSS +120 130 encapsulin protein Further work on the EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment will establish the structural basis for the movement of iron through the encapsulin shell, the mechanism of iron oxidation by the EncFtn FOC and its subsequent storage in the lumen of the encapsulin nanocompartment. DISCUSS +131 136 shell structure_element Further work on the EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment will establish the structural basis for the movement of iron through the encapsulin shell, the mechanism of iron oxidation by the EncFtn FOC and its subsequent storage in the lumen of the encapsulin nanocompartment. DISCUSS +155 159 iron chemical Further work on the EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment will establish the structural basis for the movement of iron through the encapsulin shell, the mechanism of iron oxidation by the EncFtn FOC and its subsequent storage in the lumen of the encapsulin nanocompartment. DISCUSS +177 183 EncFtn protein Further work on the EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment will establish the structural basis for the movement of iron through the encapsulin shell, the mechanism of iron oxidation by the EncFtn FOC and its subsequent storage in the lumen of the encapsulin nanocompartment. DISCUSS +184 187 FOC site Further work on the EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment will establish the structural basis for the movement of iron through the encapsulin shell, the mechanism of iron oxidation by the EncFtn FOC and its subsequent storage in the lumen of the encapsulin nanocompartment. DISCUSS +235 245 encapsulin protein Further work on the EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment will establish the structural basis for the movement of iron through the encapsulin shell, the mechanism of iron oxidation by the EncFtn FOC and its subsequent storage in the lumen of the encapsulin nanocompartment. DISCUSS +246 261 nanocompartment complex_assembly Further work on the EncFtn-Enc nanocompartment will establish the structural basis for the movement of iron through the encapsulin shell, the mechanism of iron oxidation by the EncFtn FOC and its subsequent storage in the lumen of the encapsulin nanocompartment. DISCUSS +77 88 apoferritin protein_state TEM imaging was performed on purified encapsulin, EncFtn, and EncFtn-Enc and apoferritin. METHODS +129 140 apoferritin protein_state To observe iron mineral formation by TEM, protein samples at 8.5 µM concentration including EncFtnsH, encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc and apoferritin were supplemented with acidic Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 at their maximum iron loading ratio in room temperature for 1 hr. METHODS +13 24 apoferritin protein_state Horse spleen apoferritin preparation METHODS +13 24 apoferritin protein_state Horse spleen apoferritin purchased from Sigma Aldrich (UK) was dissolved in deaerated MOPS buffer (100 mM MOPS, 100 mM NaCl, 3 g/100 ml Na2S2O4 and 0.5 M EDTA, pH 6.5). METHODS +14 25 apoferritin protein_state Fe content of apoferritin was detected using ferrozine assay. METHODS +0 11 Apoferritin protein_state Apoferritin containing less than 0.5 Fe per 24-mer was used in the ferroxidase assay. METHODS +0 11 Apoferritin protein_state Apoferritin used in the Fe loading capacity experiment was prepared in the same way with 5–15 Fe per 24-mer. METHODS +137 148 apoferritin protein_state In order to determine the maximum iron loading capacity, around 8.5 µM proteins including decameric EncFtnsH, Encapsulin, EncFtn-Enc and apoferritin were loaded with various amount of acidic Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2 ranging from 0 to 1700 µM. Protein mixtures were incubated in room temperature for 3 hrs before desalting in Zebra spin desalting columns (7 kDa cut-off, Thermo Fisher Scientific, UK) to remove free iron ions. METHODS +180 190 absence of protein_state Both monomer and decamer fractions of EncFtnsH left at room temperature for 2 hrs, or overnight, were also analysed as controls to show the stability of the protein samples in the absence of additional metal ions. METHODS +49 64 nanocompartment complex_assembly Characterization of a Mycobacterium tuberculosis nanocompartment and its potential cargo proteins REF +20 35 nanocompartment complex_assembly A virus capsid-like nanocompartment that stores iron and protects bacteria from oxidative stress REF +48 63 nanocompartment complex_assembly Self-sorting of foreign proteins in a bacterial nanocompartment REF +58 73 nanocompartment complex_assembly Structural basis of enzyme encapsulation into a bacterial nanocompartment REF +256 262 oxygen chemical 1) Methods: What procedures and analyses did the author use to assess whether the iron added to the various ferritin derivatives was protein coated or was simply balls of rust attached to protein fragments? If the latter, it could easily generate reactive oxygen species in air under physiological conditions. REVIEW_INFO +109 120 apoferritin protein_state Even an experimental situation: 24 subunit (monomer) ferritin with a biomineral prepared experimentally from apoferritin and containing, on average, only 1000 iron atoms/24 subunit cage, the equivalent parameter appears to be 1000/24 = 42. REVIEW_INFO +109 120 apoferritin protein_state Even an experimental situation: 24 subunit (monomer) ferritin with a biomineral prepared experimentally from apoferritin and containing, on average, only 1000 iron atoms/24 subunit cage, the equivalent parameter appears to be 1000/24 = 42. REVIEW_INFO +67 78 apoferritin protein_state Missing are data for the starting material, 24 subunit ferritin or apoferritin (ferritin with the iron removed, by reduction and chelation, as a control.) REVIEW_INFO +67 78 apoferritin protein_state Missing are data for the starting material, 24 subunit ferritin or apoferritin (ferritin with the iron removed, by reduction and chelation, as a control.) REVIEW_INFO +34 45 mutagenesis experimental_method 4) I would have liked to see some mutagenesis experiments to test the models of assembly, iron binding and ferroxidase activity. REVIEW_INFO +107 118 ferroxidase protein_type 4) I would have liked to see some mutagenesis experiments to test the models of assembly, iron binding and ferroxidase activity. REVIEW_INFO +44 55 apoferritin protein_state These results show the production of ROS by apoferritin, which is consistent with the published data on the reaction mechanism of certain ferritins; however, no significant ROS were detected for the EncFtn or encapsulin proteins. REVIEW_INFO +103 118 nanocompartment complex_assembly We have clarified this key difference in the discussion of the iron storage function of the encapsulin nanocompartment (subsection “Iron storage in encapsulin nanocompartments”, second paragraph). REVIEW_INFO +160 175 nanocompartment complex_assembly The key conclusion of the paper is that the iron storage and iron oxidation functions that are combined in classical ferritins are split between the encapsulin nanocompartment and the EncFtn protein. REVIEW_INFO +17 28 apoferritin protein_state Control data for apoferritin have been added to this table and are illustrated in Figure 8. REVIEW_INFO +75 86 apoferritin protein_state We note that we do not reach the experimental maximum loading capacity for apoferritin; however, we also note that the EncFtn-encapsulin nanocompartment sequesters five times more iron than the ferritin under the same reaction conditions, supporting the published observations that these nanocompartments can store more iron than classical ferritin nanocages. REVIEW_INFO +137 152 nanocompartment complex_assembly We note that we do not reach the experimental maximum loading capacity for apoferritin; however, we also note that the EncFtn-encapsulin nanocompartment sequesters five times more iron than the ferritin under the same reaction conditions, supporting the published observations that these nanocompartments can store more iron than classical ferritin nanocages. REVIEW_INFO