anno_start anno_end anno_text entity_type sentence section 0 17 Crystal Structure evidence Crystal Structure of the SPOC Domain of the Arabidopsis Flowering Regulator FPA TITLE 25 29 SPOC structure_element Crystal Structure of the SPOC Domain of the Arabidopsis Flowering Regulator FPA TITLE 44 55 Arabidopsis taxonomy_domain Crystal Structure of the SPOC Domain of the Arabidopsis Flowering Regulator FPA TITLE 56 75 Flowering Regulator protein_type Crystal Structure of the SPOC Domain of the Arabidopsis Flowering Regulator FPA TITLE 76 79 FPA protein Crystal Structure of the SPOC Domain of the Arabidopsis Flowering Regulator FPA TITLE 4 15 Arabidopsis taxonomy_domain The Arabidopsis protein FPA controls flowering time by regulating the alternative 3′-end processing of the FLOWERING LOCUS (FLC) antisense RNA. ABSTRACT 24 27 FPA protein The Arabidopsis protein FPA controls flowering time by regulating the alternative 3′-end processing of the FLOWERING LOCUS (FLC) antisense RNA. ABSTRACT 107 122 FLOWERING LOCUS gene The Arabidopsis protein FPA controls flowering time by regulating the alternative 3′-end processing of the FLOWERING LOCUS (FLC) antisense RNA. ABSTRACT 124 127 FLC gene The Arabidopsis protein FPA controls flowering time by regulating the alternative 3′-end processing of the FLOWERING LOCUS (FLC) antisense RNA. ABSTRACT 129 142 antisense RNA chemical The Arabidopsis protein FPA controls flowering time by regulating the alternative 3′-end processing of the FLOWERING LOCUS (FLC) antisense RNA. ABSTRACT 0 3 FPA protein FPA belongs to the split ends (SPEN) family of proteins, which contain N-terminal RNA recognition motifs (RRMs) and a SPEN paralog and ortholog C-terminal (SPOC) domain. ABSTRACT 19 29 split ends protein_type FPA belongs to the split ends (SPEN) family of proteins, which contain N-terminal RNA recognition motifs (RRMs) and a SPEN paralog and ortholog C-terminal (SPOC) domain. ABSTRACT 31 35 SPEN protein_type FPA belongs to the split ends (SPEN) family of proteins, which contain N-terminal RNA recognition motifs (RRMs) and a SPEN paralog and ortholog C-terminal (SPOC) domain. ABSTRACT 82 104 RNA recognition motifs structure_element FPA belongs to the split ends (SPEN) family of proteins, which contain N-terminal RNA recognition motifs (RRMs) and a SPEN paralog and ortholog C-terminal (SPOC) domain. ABSTRACT 106 110 RRMs structure_element FPA belongs to the split ends (SPEN) family of proteins, which contain N-terminal RNA recognition motifs (RRMs) and a SPEN paralog and ortholog C-terminal (SPOC) domain. ABSTRACT 118 154 SPEN paralog and ortholog C-terminal structure_element FPA belongs to the split ends (SPEN) family of proteins, which contain N-terminal RNA recognition motifs (RRMs) and a SPEN paralog and ortholog C-terminal (SPOC) domain. ABSTRACT 156 160 SPOC structure_element FPA belongs to the split ends (SPEN) family of proteins, which contain N-terminal RNA recognition motifs (RRMs) and a SPEN paralog and ortholog C-terminal (SPOC) domain. ABSTRACT 4 8 SPOC structure_element The SPOC domain is highly conserved among FPA homologs in plants, but the conservation with the domain in other SPEN proteins is much lower. ABSTRACT 19 35 highly conserved protein_state The SPOC domain is highly conserved among FPA homologs in plants, but the conservation with the domain in other SPEN proteins is much lower. ABSTRACT 42 45 FPA protein The SPOC domain is highly conserved among FPA homologs in plants, but the conservation with the domain in other SPEN proteins is much lower. ABSTRACT 58 64 plants taxonomy_domain The SPOC domain is highly conserved among FPA homologs in plants, but the conservation with the domain in other SPEN proteins is much lower. ABSTRACT 112 116 SPEN protein_type The SPOC domain is highly conserved among FPA homologs in plants, but the conservation with the domain in other SPEN proteins is much lower. ABSTRACT 23 40 crystal structure evidence We have determined the crystal structure of Arabidopsis thaliana FPA SPOC domain at 2.7 Å resolution. ABSTRACT 44 64 Arabidopsis thaliana species We have determined the crystal structure of Arabidopsis thaliana FPA SPOC domain at 2.7 Å resolution. ABSTRACT 65 68 FPA protein We have determined the crystal structure of Arabidopsis thaliana FPA SPOC domain at 2.7 Å resolution. ABSTRACT 69 73 SPOC structure_element We have determined the crystal structure of Arabidopsis thaliana FPA SPOC domain at 2.7 Å resolution. ABSTRACT 12 21 structure evidence The overall structure is similar to that of the SPOC domain in human SMRT/HDAC1 Associated Repressor Protein (SHARP), although there are also substantial conformational differences between them. ABSTRACT 48 52 SPOC structure_element The overall structure is similar to that of the SPOC domain in human SMRT/HDAC1 Associated Repressor Protein (SHARP), although there are also substantial conformational differences between them. ABSTRACT 63 68 human species The overall structure is similar to that of the SPOC domain in human SMRT/HDAC1 Associated Repressor Protein (SHARP), although there are also substantial conformational differences between them. ABSTRACT 69 108 SMRT/HDAC1 Associated Repressor Protein protein The overall structure is similar to that of the SPOC domain in human SMRT/HDAC1 Associated Repressor Protein (SHARP), although there are also substantial conformational differences between them. ABSTRACT 110 115 SHARP protein The overall structure is similar to that of the SPOC domain in human SMRT/HDAC1 Associated Repressor Protein (SHARP), although there are also substantial conformational differences between them. ABSTRACT 0 32 Structural and sequence analyses experimental_method Structural and sequence analyses identify a surface patch that is conserved among plant FPA homologs. ABSTRACT 44 57 surface patch site Structural and sequence analyses identify a surface patch that is conserved among plant FPA homologs. ABSTRACT 66 75 conserved protein_state Structural and sequence analyses identify a surface patch that is conserved among plant FPA homologs. ABSTRACT 82 87 plant taxonomy_domain Structural and sequence analyses identify a surface patch that is conserved among plant FPA homologs. ABSTRACT 88 91 FPA protein Structural and sequence analyses identify a surface patch that is conserved among plant FPA homologs. ABSTRACT 0 9 Mutations experimental_method Mutations of two residues in this surface patch did not disrupt FPA functions, suggesting that either the SPOC domain is not required for the role of FPA in regulating RNA 3′-end formation or the functions of the FPA SPOC domain cannot be disrupted by the combination of mutations, in contrast to observations with the SHARP SPOC domain. ABSTRACT 34 47 surface patch site Mutations of two residues in this surface patch did not disrupt FPA functions, suggesting that either the SPOC domain is not required for the role of FPA in regulating RNA 3′-end formation or the functions of the FPA SPOC domain cannot be disrupted by the combination of mutations, in contrast to observations with the SHARP SPOC domain. ABSTRACT 64 67 FPA protein Mutations of two residues in this surface patch did not disrupt FPA functions, suggesting that either the SPOC domain is not required for the role of FPA in regulating RNA 3′-end formation or the functions of the FPA SPOC domain cannot be disrupted by the combination of mutations, in contrast to observations with the SHARP SPOC domain. ABSTRACT 106 110 SPOC structure_element Mutations of two residues in this surface patch did not disrupt FPA functions, suggesting that either the SPOC domain is not required for the role of FPA in regulating RNA 3′-end formation or the functions of the FPA SPOC domain cannot be disrupted by the combination of mutations, in contrast to observations with the SHARP SPOC domain. ABSTRACT 150 153 FPA protein Mutations of two residues in this surface patch did not disrupt FPA functions, suggesting that either the SPOC domain is not required for the role of FPA in regulating RNA 3′-end formation or the functions of the FPA SPOC domain cannot be disrupted by the combination of mutations, in contrast to observations with the SHARP SPOC domain. ABSTRACT 168 171 RNA chemical Mutations of two residues in this surface patch did not disrupt FPA functions, suggesting that either the SPOC domain is not required for the role of FPA in regulating RNA 3′-end formation or the functions of the FPA SPOC domain cannot be disrupted by the combination of mutations, in contrast to observations with the SHARP SPOC domain. ABSTRACT 213 216 FPA protein Mutations of two residues in this surface patch did not disrupt FPA functions, suggesting that either the SPOC domain is not required for the role of FPA in regulating RNA 3′-end formation or the functions of the FPA SPOC domain cannot be disrupted by the combination of mutations, in contrast to observations with the SHARP SPOC domain. ABSTRACT 217 221 SPOC structure_element Mutations of two residues in this surface patch did not disrupt FPA functions, suggesting that either the SPOC domain is not required for the role of FPA in regulating RNA 3′-end formation or the functions of the FPA SPOC domain cannot be disrupted by the combination of mutations, in contrast to observations with the SHARP SPOC domain. ABSTRACT 319 324 SHARP protein Mutations of two residues in this surface patch did not disrupt FPA functions, suggesting that either the SPOC domain is not required for the role of FPA in regulating RNA 3′-end formation or the functions of the FPA SPOC domain cannot be disrupted by the combination of mutations, in contrast to observations with the SHARP SPOC domain. ABSTRACT 325 329 SPOC structure_element Mutations of two residues in this surface patch did not disrupt FPA functions, suggesting that either the SPOC domain is not required for the role of FPA in regulating RNA 3′-end formation or the functions of the FPA SPOC domain cannot be disrupted by the combination of mutations, in contrast to observations with the SHARP SPOC domain. ABSTRACT 0 10 Eukaryotic taxonomy_domain Eukaryotic messenger RNAs (mRNAs) are made as precursors through transcription by RNA polymerase II (Pol II), and these primary transcripts undergo extensive processing, including 3′-end cleavage and polyadenylation. INTRO 11 25 messenger RNAs chemical Eukaryotic messenger RNAs (mRNAs) are made as precursors through transcription by RNA polymerase II (Pol II), and these primary transcripts undergo extensive processing, including 3′-end cleavage and polyadenylation. INTRO 27 32 mRNAs chemical Eukaryotic messenger RNAs (mRNAs) are made as precursors through transcription by RNA polymerase II (Pol II), and these primary transcripts undergo extensive processing, including 3′-end cleavage and polyadenylation. INTRO 82 99 RNA polymerase II complex_assembly Eukaryotic messenger RNAs (mRNAs) are made as precursors through transcription by RNA polymerase II (Pol II), and these primary transcripts undergo extensive processing, including 3′-end cleavage and polyadenylation. INTRO 101 107 Pol II complex_assembly Eukaryotic messenger RNAs (mRNAs) are made as precursors through transcription by RNA polymerase II (Pol II), and these primary transcripts undergo extensive processing, including 3′-end cleavage and polyadenylation. INTRO 103 113 eukaryotes taxonomy_domain In addition, alternative 3′-end cleavage and polyadenylation is an essential and ubiquitous process in eukaryotes. INTRO 14 24 split ends protein_type Recently, the split ends (SPEN) family of proteins was identified as RNA binding proteins that regulate alternative 3′-end cleavage and polyadenylation. INTRO 26 30 SPEN protein_type Recently, the split ends (SPEN) family of proteins was identified as RNA binding proteins that regulate alternative 3′-end cleavage and polyadenylation. INTRO 69 89 RNA binding proteins protein_type Recently, the split ends (SPEN) family of proteins was identified as RNA binding proteins that regulate alternative 3′-end cleavage and polyadenylation. INTRO 48 70 RNA recognition motifs structure_element They are characterized by possessing N-terminal RNA recognition motifs (RRMs) and a conserved SPEN paralog and ortholog C-terminal (SPOC) domain (Fig 1A). INTRO 72 76 RRMs structure_element They are characterized by possessing N-terminal RNA recognition motifs (RRMs) and a conserved SPEN paralog and ortholog C-terminal (SPOC) domain (Fig 1A). INTRO 84 93 conserved protein_state They are characterized by possessing N-terminal RNA recognition motifs (RRMs) and a conserved SPEN paralog and ortholog C-terminal (SPOC) domain (Fig 1A). INTRO 94 130 SPEN paralog and ortholog C-terminal structure_element They are characterized by possessing N-terminal RNA recognition motifs (RRMs) and a conserved SPEN paralog and ortholog C-terminal (SPOC) domain (Fig 1A). INTRO 132 136 SPOC structure_element They are characterized by possessing N-terminal RNA recognition motifs (RRMs) and a conserved SPEN paralog and ortholog C-terminal (SPOC) domain (Fig 1A). INTRO 4 8 SPOC structure_element The SPOC domain is believed to mediate protein-protein interactions and has diverse functions among SPEN family proteins, but the molecular mechanism of these functions is not well understood. INTRO 100 104 SPEN protein_type The SPOC domain is believed to mediate protein-protein interactions and has diverse functions among SPEN family proteins, but the molecular mechanism of these functions is not well understood. INTRO 0 21 Sequence conservation evidence Sequence conservation of SPOC domains. FIG 25 29 SPOC structure_element Sequence conservation of SPOC domains. FIG 23 34 A. thaliana species Domain organization of A. thaliana FPA. (B). FIG 35 38 FPA protein Domain organization of A. thaliana FPA. (B). FIG 0 18 Sequence alignment experimental_method Sequence alignment of the SPOC domains of Arabidopsis thaliana FPA, human RBM15, Drosophila SPEN, mouse MINT, and human SHARP. FIG 26 30 SPOC structure_element Sequence alignment of the SPOC domains of Arabidopsis thaliana FPA, human RBM15, Drosophila SPEN, mouse MINT, and human SHARP. FIG 42 62 Arabidopsis thaliana species Sequence alignment of the SPOC domains of Arabidopsis thaliana FPA, human RBM15, Drosophila SPEN, mouse MINT, and human SHARP. FIG 63 66 FPA protein Sequence alignment of the SPOC domains of Arabidopsis thaliana FPA, human RBM15, Drosophila SPEN, mouse MINT, and human SHARP. FIG 68 73 human species Sequence alignment of the SPOC domains of Arabidopsis thaliana FPA, human RBM15, Drosophila SPEN, mouse MINT, and human SHARP. FIG 74 79 RBM15 protein Sequence alignment of the SPOC domains of Arabidopsis thaliana FPA, human RBM15, Drosophila SPEN, mouse MINT, and human SHARP. FIG 81 91 Drosophila taxonomy_domain Sequence alignment of the SPOC domains of Arabidopsis thaliana FPA, human RBM15, Drosophila SPEN, mouse MINT, and human SHARP. FIG 92 96 SPEN protein_type Sequence alignment of the SPOC domains of Arabidopsis thaliana FPA, human RBM15, Drosophila SPEN, mouse MINT, and human SHARP. FIG 98 103 mouse taxonomy_domain Sequence alignment of the SPOC domains of Arabidopsis thaliana FPA, human RBM15, Drosophila SPEN, mouse MINT, and human SHARP. FIG 104 108 MINT protein Sequence alignment of the SPOC domains of Arabidopsis thaliana FPA, human RBM15, Drosophila SPEN, mouse MINT, and human SHARP. FIG 114 119 human species Sequence alignment of the SPOC domains of Arabidopsis thaliana FPA, human RBM15, Drosophila SPEN, mouse MINT, and human SHARP. FIG 120 125 SHARP protein Sequence alignment of the SPOC domains of Arabidopsis thaliana FPA, human RBM15, Drosophila SPEN, mouse MINT, and human SHARP. FIG 12 27 surface patch 1 site Residues in surface patch 1 are indicated with the orange dots, and those in surface patch 2 with the green dots. FIG 77 92 surface patch 2 site Residues in surface patch 1 are indicated with the orange dots, and those in surface patch 2 with the green dots. FIG 40 49 structure evidence The secondary structure elements in the structure of FPA SPOC are labeled. FIG 53 56 FPA protein The secondary structure elements in the structure of FPA SPOC are labeled. FIG 57 61 SPOC structure_element The secondary structure elements in the structure of FPA SPOC are labeled. FIG 18 36 strictly conserved protein_state Residues that are strictly conserved among the five proteins are shown in white with a red background, and those that are mostly conserved in red. FIG 122 138 mostly conserved protein_state Residues that are strictly conserved among the five proteins are shown in white with a red background, and those that are mostly conserved in red. FIG 0 3 FPA protein FPA, a SPEN family protein in Arabidopsis thaliana and other plants, was found to regulate the 3′-end alternative cleavage and polyadenylation of the antisense RNAs of FLOWERING LOCUS (FLC), a flowering repressor gene. INTRO 7 11 SPEN protein_type FPA, a SPEN family protein in Arabidopsis thaliana and other plants, was found to regulate the 3′-end alternative cleavage and polyadenylation of the antisense RNAs of FLOWERING LOCUS (FLC), a flowering repressor gene. INTRO 30 50 Arabidopsis thaliana species FPA, a SPEN family protein in Arabidopsis thaliana and other plants, was found to regulate the 3′-end alternative cleavage and polyadenylation of the antisense RNAs of FLOWERING LOCUS (FLC), a flowering repressor gene. INTRO 61 67 plants taxonomy_domain FPA, a SPEN family protein in Arabidopsis thaliana and other plants, was found to regulate the 3′-end alternative cleavage and polyadenylation of the antisense RNAs of FLOWERING LOCUS (FLC), a flowering repressor gene. INTRO 150 164 antisense RNAs chemical FPA, a SPEN family protein in Arabidopsis thaliana and other plants, was found to regulate the 3′-end alternative cleavage and polyadenylation of the antisense RNAs of FLOWERING LOCUS (FLC), a flowering repressor gene. INTRO 168 183 FLOWERING LOCUS gene FPA, a SPEN family protein in Arabidopsis thaliana and other plants, was found to regulate the 3′-end alternative cleavage and polyadenylation of the antisense RNAs of FLOWERING LOCUS (FLC), a flowering repressor gene. INTRO 185 188 FLC gene FPA, a SPEN family protein in Arabidopsis thaliana and other plants, was found to regulate the 3′-end alternative cleavage and polyadenylation of the antisense RNAs of FLOWERING LOCUS (FLC), a flowering repressor gene. INTRO 0 3 FPA protein FPA promotes the 3′-end processing of class I FLC antisense RNAs, which includes the proximal polyadenylation site. INTRO 46 49 FLC gene FPA promotes the 3′-end processing of class I FLC antisense RNAs, which includes the proximal polyadenylation site. INTRO 50 64 antisense RNAs chemical FPA promotes the 3′-end processing of class I FLC antisense RNAs, which includes the proximal polyadenylation site. INTRO 94 114 polyadenylation site site FPA promotes the 3′-end processing of class I FLC antisense RNAs, which includes the proximal polyadenylation site. INTRO 24 43 histone demethylase protein_type This is associated with histone demethylase activity and down-regulation of FLC transcription. INTRO 76 79 FLC gene This is associated with histone demethylase activity and down-regulation of FLC transcription. INTRO 11 15 SPOC structure_element Although a SPOC domain is found in all the SPEN family proteins, its sequence conservation is rather low. INTRO 43 47 SPEN protein_type Although a SPOC domain is found in all the SPEN family proteins, its sequence conservation is rather low. INTRO 47 51 SPOC structure_element For example, the sequence identity between the SPOC domains of A. thaliana FPA and human SMRT/HDAC1 Associated Repressor Protein (SHARP) is only 19% (Fig 1B). INTRO 63 74 A. thaliana species For example, the sequence identity between the SPOC domains of A. thaliana FPA and human SMRT/HDAC1 Associated Repressor Protein (SHARP) is only 19% (Fig 1B). INTRO 75 78 FPA protein For example, the sequence identity between the SPOC domains of A. thaliana FPA and human SMRT/HDAC1 Associated Repressor Protein (SHARP) is only 19% (Fig 1B). INTRO 83 88 human species For example, the sequence identity between the SPOC domains of A. thaliana FPA and human SMRT/HDAC1 Associated Repressor Protein (SHARP) is only 19% (Fig 1B). INTRO 89 128 SMRT/HDAC1 Associated Repressor Protein protein For example, the sequence identity between the SPOC domains of A. thaliana FPA and human SMRT/HDAC1 Associated Repressor Protein (SHARP) is only 19% (Fig 1B). INTRO 130 135 SHARP protein For example, the sequence identity between the SPOC domains of A. thaliana FPA and human SMRT/HDAC1 Associated Repressor Protein (SHARP) is only 19% (Fig 1B). INTRO 15 20 SHARP protein Currently, the SHARP SPOC domain is the only one with structural information. INTRO 21 25 SPOC structure_element Currently, the SHARP SPOC domain is the only one with structural information. INTRO 126 129 FPA protein As a first step toward understanding the molecular basis for the regulation of alternative 3′-end processing and flowering by FPA, we have determined the crystal structure of the SPOC domain of A. thaliana FPA at 2.7 Å resolution. INTRO 154 171 crystal structure evidence As a first step toward understanding the molecular basis for the regulation of alternative 3′-end processing and flowering by FPA, we have determined the crystal structure of the SPOC domain of A. thaliana FPA at 2.7 Å resolution. INTRO 179 183 SPOC structure_element As a first step toward understanding the molecular basis for the regulation of alternative 3′-end processing and flowering by FPA, we have determined the crystal structure of the SPOC domain of A. thaliana FPA at 2.7 Å resolution. INTRO 194 205 A. thaliana species As a first step toward understanding the molecular basis for the regulation of alternative 3′-end processing and flowering by FPA, we have determined the crystal structure of the SPOC domain of A. thaliana FPA at 2.7 Å resolution. INTRO 206 209 FPA protein As a first step toward understanding the molecular basis for the regulation of alternative 3′-end processing and flowering by FPA, we have determined the crystal structure of the SPOC domain of A. thaliana FPA at 2.7 Å resolution. INTRO 12 21 structure evidence The overall structure is similar to that of the SHARP SPOC domain, although there are also substantial conformational differences between them. INTRO 48 53 SHARP protein The overall structure is similar to that of the SHARP SPOC domain, although there are also substantial conformational differences between them. INTRO 54 58 SPOC structure_element The overall structure is similar to that of the SHARP SPOC domain, although there are also substantial conformational differences between them. INTRO 4 13 structure evidence The structure reveals a surface patch that is conserved among FPA homologs. INTRO 24 37 surface patch site The structure reveals a surface patch that is conserved among FPA homologs. INTRO 46 55 conserved protein_state The structure reveals a surface patch that is conserved among FPA homologs. INTRO 62 65 FPA protein The structure reveals a surface patch that is conserved among FPA homologs. INTRO 0 9 Structure evidence Structure of FPA SPOC domain RESULTS 13 16 FPA protein Structure of FPA SPOC domain RESULTS 17 21 SPOC structure_element Structure of FPA SPOC domain RESULTS 4 21 crystal structure evidence The crystal structure of the SPOC domain of A. thaliana FPA has been determined at 2.7 Å resolution using the selenomethionyl single-wavelength anomalous dispersion method. RESULTS 29 33 SPOC structure_element The crystal structure of the SPOC domain of A. thaliana FPA has been determined at 2.7 Å resolution using the selenomethionyl single-wavelength anomalous dispersion method. RESULTS 44 55 A. thaliana species The crystal structure of the SPOC domain of A. thaliana FPA has been determined at 2.7 Å resolution using the selenomethionyl single-wavelength anomalous dispersion method. RESULTS 56 59 FPA protein The crystal structure of the SPOC domain of A. thaliana FPA has been determined at 2.7 Å resolution using the selenomethionyl single-wavelength anomalous dispersion method. RESULTS 110 171 selenomethionyl single-wavelength anomalous dispersion method experimental_method The crystal structure of the SPOC domain of A. thaliana FPA has been determined at 2.7 Å resolution using the selenomethionyl single-wavelength anomalous dispersion method. RESULTS 44 51 433–565 residue_range The expression construct contained residues 433–565 of FPA, but only residues 439–460 and 465–565 are ordered in the crystal. RESULTS 55 58 FPA protein The expression construct contained residues 433–565 of FPA, but only residues 439–460 and 465–565 are ordered in the crystal. RESULTS 78 85 439–460 residue_range The expression construct contained residues 433–565 of FPA, but only residues 439–460 and 465–565 are ordered in the crystal. RESULTS 90 97 465–565 residue_range The expression construct contained residues 433–565 of FPA, but only residues 439–460 and 465–565 are ordered in the crystal. RESULTS 117 124 crystal evidence The expression construct contained residues 433–565 of FPA, but only residues 439–460 and 465–565 are ordered in the crystal. RESULTS 4 16 atomic model evidence The atomic model has good agreement with the X-ray diffraction data and the expected bond lengths, bond angles and other geometric parameters (Table 1). RESULTS 45 67 X-ray diffraction data evidence The atomic model has good agreement with the X-ray diffraction data and the expected bond lengths, bond angles and other geometric parameters (Table 1). RESULTS 59 76 Ramachandran plot evidence All the residues are located in the favored regions of the Ramachandran plot (data not shown). RESULTS 4 13 structure evidence The structure has been deposited in the Protein Data Bank, with accession code 5KXF. RESULTS 159 167 R factor evidence "Resolution range (Å)1 50–2.7 (2.8–2.7) Number of observations 78,008 Rmerge (%) 10.5 (45.3) I/σI 24.1 (6.3) Redundancy Completeness (%) 100 (100) R factor (%) 19.2 (25.0) Free R factor (%) 25.4 (35.4) Rms deviation in bond lengths (Å) 0.017 Rms deviation in bond angles (°) 1.9 " TABLE 186 199 Free R factor evidence "Resolution range (Å)1 50–2.7 (2.8–2.7) Number of observations 78,008 Rmerge (%) 10.5 (45.3) I/σI 24.1 (6.3) Redundancy Completeness (%) 100 (100) R factor (%) 19.2 (25.0) Free R factor (%) 25.4 (35.4) Rms deviation in bond lengths (Å) 0.017 Rms deviation in bond angles (°) 1.9 " TABLE 4 21 crystal structure evidence The crystal structure of the FPA SPOC domain contains a seven-stranded, mostly anti-parallel β-barrel (β1-β7) and three helices (αA-αC) (Fig 2A). RESULTS 29 32 FPA protein The crystal structure of the FPA SPOC domain contains a seven-stranded, mostly anti-parallel β-barrel (β1-β7) and three helices (αA-αC) (Fig 2A). RESULTS 33 37 SPOC structure_element The crystal structure of the FPA SPOC domain contains a seven-stranded, mostly anti-parallel β-barrel (β1-β7) and three helices (αA-αC) (Fig 2A). RESULTS 56 101 seven-stranded, mostly anti-parallel β-barrel structure_element The crystal structure of the FPA SPOC domain contains a seven-stranded, mostly anti-parallel β-barrel (β1-β7) and three helices (αA-αC) (Fig 2A). RESULTS 103 108 β1-β7 structure_element The crystal structure of the FPA SPOC domain contains a seven-stranded, mostly anti-parallel β-barrel (β1-β7) and three helices (αA-αC) (Fig 2A). RESULTS 120 127 helices structure_element The crystal structure of the FPA SPOC domain contains a seven-stranded, mostly anti-parallel β-barrel (β1-β7) and three helices (αA-αC) (Fig 2A). RESULTS 129 134 αA-αC structure_element The crystal structure of the FPA SPOC domain contains a seven-stranded, mostly anti-parallel β-barrel (β1-β7) and three helices (αA-αC) (Fig 2A). RESULTS 28 35 strands structure_element Only two of the neighboring strands, β1 and β3, are parallel to each other. RESULTS 37 39 β1 structure_element Only two of the neighboring strands, β1 and β3, are parallel to each other. RESULTS 44 46 β3 structure_element Only two of the neighboring strands, β1 and β3, are parallel to each other. RESULTS 0 5 Helix structure_element Helix αB covers one end of the barrel, while helices αA and αC are located next to each other at one side of the barrel (Fig 2B). RESULTS 6 8 αB structure_element Helix αB covers one end of the barrel, while helices αA and αC are located next to each other at one side of the barrel (Fig 2B). RESULTS 31 37 barrel structure_element Helix αB covers one end of the barrel, while helices αA and αC are located next to each other at one side of the barrel (Fig 2B). RESULTS 45 52 helices structure_element Helix αB covers one end of the barrel, while helices αA and αC are located next to each other at one side of the barrel (Fig 2B). RESULTS 53 55 αA structure_element Helix αB covers one end of the barrel, while helices αA and αC are located next to each other at one side of the barrel (Fig 2B). RESULTS 60 62 αC structure_element Helix αB covers one end of the barrel, while helices αA and αC are located next to each other at one side of the barrel (Fig 2B). RESULTS 113 119 barrel structure_element Helix αB covers one end of the barrel, while helices αA and αC are located next to each other at one side of the barrel (Fig 2B). RESULTS 21 29 β-barrel structure_element The other end of the β-barrel is covered by the loop connecting strands β2 and β3, which contains the disordered 461–464 segment. RESULTS 48 52 loop structure_element The other end of the β-barrel is covered by the loop connecting strands β2 and β3, which contains the disordered 461–464 segment. RESULTS 64 71 strands structure_element The other end of the β-barrel is covered by the loop connecting strands β2 and β3, which contains the disordered 461–464 segment. RESULTS 72 74 β2 structure_element The other end of the β-barrel is covered by the loop connecting strands β2 and β3, which contains the disordered 461–464 segment. RESULTS 79 81 β3 structure_element The other end of the β-barrel is covered by the loop connecting strands β2 and β3, which contains the disordered 461–464 segment. RESULTS 102 112 disordered protein_state The other end of the β-barrel is covered by the loop connecting strands β2 and β3, which contains the disordered 461–464 segment. RESULTS 113 120 461–464 residue_range The other end of the β-barrel is covered by the loop connecting strands β2 and β3, which contains the disordered 461–464 segment. RESULTS 18 24 barrel structure_element The center of the barrel is filled with hydrophobic side chains and is not accessible to the solvent. RESULTS 0 17 Crystal structure evidence Crystal structure of the SPOC domain of A. thaliana FPA. FIG 25 29 SPOC structure_element Crystal structure of the SPOC domain of A. thaliana FPA. FIG 40 51 A. thaliana species Crystal structure of the SPOC domain of A. thaliana FPA. FIG 52 55 FPA protein Crystal structure of the SPOC domain of A. thaliana FPA. FIG 25 34 structure evidence Schematic drawing of the structure of FPA SPOC domain, colored from blue at the N terminus to red at the C terminus. FIG 38 41 FPA protein Schematic drawing of the structure of FPA SPOC domain, colored from blue at the N terminus to red at the C terminus. FIG 42 46 SPOC structure_element Schematic drawing of the structure of FPA SPOC domain, colored from blue at the N terminus to red at the C terminus. FIG 33 41 β-barrel structure_element The view is from the side of the β-barrel. FIG 4 14 disordered protein_state The disordered segment (residues 460–465) is indicated with the dotted line. FIG 33 40 460–465 residue_range The disordered segment (residues 460–465) is indicated with the dotted line. FIG 0 9 Structure evidence Structure of the FPA SPOC domain, viewed from the end of the β-barrel, after 90° rotation around the horizontal axis from panel A. All structure figures were produced with PyMOL (www.pymol.org). FIG 17 20 FPA protein Structure of the FPA SPOC domain, viewed from the end of the β-barrel, after 90° rotation around the horizontal axis from panel A. All structure figures were produced with PyMOL (www.pymol.org). FIG 21 25 SPOC structure_element Structure of the FPA SPOC domain, viewed from the end of the β-barrel, after 90° rotation around the horizontal axis from panel A. All structure figures were produced with PyMOL (www.pymol.org). FIG 61 69 β-barrel structure_element Structure of the FPA SPOC domain, viewed from the end of the β-barrel, after 90° rotation around the horizontal axis from panel A. All structure figures were produced with PyMOL (www.pymol.org). FIG 0 34 Comparisons to structural homologs experimental_method Comparisons to structural homologs of the SPOC domain RESULTS 42 46 SPOC structure_element Comparisons to structural homologs of the SPOC domain RESULTS 37 40 FPA protein Only five structural homologs of the FPA SPOC domain were found in the Protein Data Bank with the DaliLite server, suggesting that the SPOC domain structure is relatively unique. RESULTS 41 45 SPOC structure_element Only five structural homologs of the FPA SPOC domain were found in the Protein Data Bank with the DaliLite server, suggesting that the SPOC domain structure is relatively unique. RESULTS 98 113 DaliLite server experimental_method Only five structural homologs of the FPA SPOC domain were found in the Protein Data Bank with the DaliLite server, suggesting that the SPOC domain structure is relatively unique. RESULTS 135 139 SPOC structure_element Only five structural homologs of the FPA SPOC domain were found in the Protein Data Bank with the DaliLite server, suggesting that the SPOC domain structure is relatively unique. RESULTS 147 156 structure evidence Only five structural homologs of the FPA SPOC domain were found in the Protein Data Bank with the DaliLite server, suggesting that the SPOC domain structure is relatively unique. RESULTS 19 23 SPOC structure_element The top hit is the SPOC domain of human SHARP (Fig 3A), with a Z score of 12.3. RESULTS 34 39 human species The top hit is the SPOC domain of human SHARP (Fig 3A), with a Z score of 12.3. RESULTS 40 45 SHARP protein The top hit is the SPOC domain of human SHARP (Fig 3A), with a Z score of 12.3. RESULTS 63 70 Z score evidence The top hit is the SPOC domain of human SHARP (Fig 3A), with a Z score of 12.3. RESULTS 47 55 β-barrel structure_element The other four structural homologs include the β-barrel domain of the proteins Ku70 and Ku80 (Z score 11.4) (Fig 3B), a domain in the chromodomain protein Chp1 (Z score 10.8) (Fig 3C), and the activator interacting domain (ACID) of the Med25 subunit of the Mediator complex (Z score 8.5) (Fig 3D). RESULTS 79 83 Ku70 protein The other four structural homologs include the β-barrel domain of the proteins Ku70 and Ku80 (Z score 11.4) (Fig 3B), a domain in the chromodomain protein Chp1 (Z score 10.8) (Fig 3C), and the activator interacting domain (ACID) of the Med25 subunit of the Mediator complex (Z score 8.5) (Fig 3D). RESULTS 88 92 Ku80 protein The other four structural homologs include the β-barrel domain of the proteins Ku70 and Ku80 (Z score 11.4) (Fig 3B), a domain in the chromodomain protein Chp1 (Z score 10.8) (Fig 3C), and the activator interacting domain (ACID) of the Med25 subunit of the Mediator complex (Z score 8.5) (Fig 3D). RESULTS 94 101 Z score evidence The other four structural homologs include the β-barrel domain of the proteins Ku70 and Ku80 (Z score 11.4) (Fig 3B), a domain in the chromodomain protein Chp1 (Z score 10.8) (Fig 3C), and the activator interacting domain (ACID) of the Med25 subunit of the Mediator complex (Z score 8.5) (Fig 3D). RESULTS 134 154 chromodomain protein protein_type The other four structural homologs include the β-barrel domain of the proteins Ku70 and Ku80 (Z score 11.4) (Fig 3B), a domain in the chromodomain protein Chp1 (Z score 10.8) (Fig 3C), and the activator interacting domain (ACID) of the Med25 subunit of the Mediator complex (Z score 8.5) (Fig 3D). RESULTS 155 159 Chp1 protein The other four structural homologs include the β-barrel domain of the proteins Ku70 and Ku80 (Z score 11.4) (Fig 3B), a domain in the chromodomain protein Chp1 (Z score 10.8) (Fig 3C), and the activator interacting domain (ACID) of the Med25 subunit of the Mediator complex (Z score 8.5) (Fig 3D). RESULTS 161 168 Z score evidence The other four structural homologs include the β-barrel domain of the proteins Ku70 and Ku80 (Z score 11.4) (Fig 3B), a domain in the chromodomain protein Chp1 (Z score 10.8) (Fig 3C), and the activator interacting domain (ACID) of the Med25 subunit of the Mediator complex (Z score 8.5) (Fig 3D). RESULTS 193 221 activator interacting domain structure_element The other four structural homologs include the β-barrel domain of the proteins Ku70 and Ku80 (Z score 11.4) (Fig 3B), a domain in the chromodomain protein Chp1 (Z score 10.8) (Fig 3C), and the activator interacting domain (ACID) of the Med25 subunit of the Mediator complex (Z score 8.5) (Fig 3D). RESULTS 223 227 ACID structure_element The other four structural homologs include the β-barrel domain of the proteins Ku70 and Ku80 (Z score 11.4) (Fig 3B), a domain in the chromodomain protein Chp1 (Z score 10.8) (Fig 3C), and the activator interacting domain (ACID) of the Med25 subunit of the Mediator complex (Z score 8.5) (Fig 3D). RESULTS 236 241 Med25 protein The other four structural homologs include the β-barrel domain of the proteins Ku70 and Ku80 (Z score 11.4) (Fig 3B), a domain in the chromodomain protein Chp1 (Z score 10.8) (Fig 3C), and the activator interacting domain (ACID) of the Med25 subunit of the Mediator complex (Z score 8.5) (Fig 3D). RESULTS 275 282 Z score evidence The other four structural homologs include the β-barrel domain of the proteins Ku70 and Ku80 (Z score 11.4) (Fig 3B), a domain in the chromodomain protein Chp1 (Z score 10.8) (Fig 3C), and the activator interacting domain (ACID) of the Med25 subunit of the Mediator complex (Z score 8.5) (Fig 3D). RESULTS 34 41 Z score evidence The next structural homolog has a Z score of 3.0. RESULTS 27 30 FPA protein Structural homologs of the FPA SPOC domain. FIG 31 35 SPOC structure_element Structural homologs of the FPA SPOC domain. FIG 0 7 Overlay experimental_method Overlay of the structures of the FPA SPOC domain (cyan) and the SHARP SPOC domain (gray). FIG 15 25 structures evidence Overlay of the structures of the FPA SPOC domain (cyan) and the SHARP SPOC domain (gray). FIG 33 36 FPA protein Overlay of the structures of the FPA SPOC domain (cyan) and the SHARP SPOC domain (gray). FIG 37 41 SPOC structure_element Overlay of the structures of the FPA SPOC domain (cyan) and the SHARP SPOC domain (gray). FIG 64 69 SHARP protein Overlay of the structures of the FPA SPOC domain (cyan) and the SHARP SPOC domain (gray). FIG 70 74 SPOC structure_element Overlay of the structures of the FPA SPOC domain (cyan) and the SHARP SPOC domain (gray). FIG 24 45 doubly-phosphorylated protein_state The bound position of a doubly-phosphorylated peptide from SMRT is shown in magenta. FIG 46 53 peptide chemical The bound position of a doubly-phosphorylated peptide from SMRT is shown in magenta. FIG 59 63 SMRT protein The bound position of a doubly-phosphorylated peptide from SMRT is shown in magenta. FIG 0 7 Overlay experimental_method Overlay of the structures of the FPA SPOC domain (cyan) and the Ku70 β-barrel domain (gray). FIG 15 25 structures evidence Overlay of the structures of the FPA SPOC domain (cyan) and the Ku70 β-barrel domain (gray). FIG 33 36 FPA protein Overlay of the structures of the FPA SPOC domain (cyan) and the Ku70 β-barrel domain (gray). FIG 37 41 SPOC structure_element Overlay of the structures of the FPA SPOC domain (cyan) and the Ku70 β-barrel domain (gray). FIG 64 68 Ku70 protein Overlay of the structures of the FPA SPOC domain (cyan) and the Ku70 β-barrel domain (gray). FIG 69 77 β-barrel structure_element Overlay of the structures of the FPA SPOC domain (cyan) and the Ku70 β-barrel domain (gray). FIG 0 4 Ku80 protein Ku80 contains a homologous domain (green), which forms a hetero-dimer with that in Ku70. FIG 57 69 hetero-dimer oligomeric_state Ku80 contains a homologous domain (green), which forms a hetero-dimer with that in Ku70. FIG 83 87 Ku70 protein Ku80 contains a homologous domain (green), which forms a hetero-dimer with that in Ku70. FIG 71 76 dsDNA chemical The two domains, and inserted segments on them, mediate the binding of dsDNA (orange). FIG 67 75 β-barrel structure_element The red rectangle highlights the region of contact between the two β-barrel domains. FIG 0 7 Overlay experimental_method Overlay of the structures of the FPA SPOC domain (cyan) and the homologous domain in Chp1 (gray). FIG 15 25 structures evidence Overlay of the structures of the FPA SPOC domain (cyan) and the homologous domain in Chp1 (gray). FIG 33 36 FPA protein Overlay of the structures of the FPA SPOC domain (cyan) and the homologous domain in Chp1 (gray). FIG 37 41 SPOC structure_element Overlay of the structures of the FPA SPOC domain (cyan) and the homologous domain in Chp1 (gray). FIG 85 89 Chp1 protein Overlay of the structures of the FPA SPOC domain (cyan) and the homologous domain in Chp1 (gray). FIG 23 27 Chp1 protein The binding partner of Chp1, Tas3, is shown in green. FIG 29 33 Tas3 protein The binding partner of Chp1, Tas3, is shown in green. FIG 57 69 binding site site The red rectangle indicates the region equivalent to the binding site of the SMART phosphopeptide in SHARP SPOC domain, where a loop of Tas3 is also located. (D). FIG 77 82 SMART protein The red rectangle indicates the region equivalent to the binding site of the SMART phosphopeptide in SHARP SPOC domain, where a loop of Tas3 is also located. (D). FIG 83 97 phosphopeptide ptm The red rectangle indicates the region equivalent to the binding site of the SMART phosphopeptide in SHARP SPOC domain, where a loop of Tas3 is also located. (D). FIG 101 106 SHARP protein The red rectangle indicates the region equivalent to the binding site of the SMART phosphopeptide in SHARP SPOC domain, where a loop of Tas3 is also located. (D). FIG 107 111 SPOC structure_element The red rectangle indicates the region equivalent to the binding site of the SMART phosphopeptide in SHARP SPOC domain, where a loop of Tas3 is also located. (D). FIG 128 132 loop structure_element The red rectangle indicates the region equivalent to the binding site of the SMART phosphopeptide in SHARP SPOC domain, where a loop of Tas3 is also located. (D). FIG 136 140 Tas3 protein The red rectangle indicates the region equivalent to the binding site of the SMART phosphopeptide in SHARP SPOC domain, where a loop of Tas3 is also located. (D). FIG 0 7 Overlay experimental_method Overlay of the structures of the FPA SPOC domain (cyan) and the Med25 ACID (gray). FIG 15 25 structures evidence Overlay of the structures of the FPA SPOC domain (cyan) and the Med25 ACID (gray). FIG 33 36 FPA protein Overlay of the structures of the FPA SPOC domain (cyan) and the Med25 ACID (gray). FIG 37 41 SPOC structure_element Overlay of the structures of the FPA SPOC domain (cyan) and the Med25 ACID (gray). FIG 64 69 Med25 protein Overlay of the structures of the FPA SPOC domain (cyan) and the Med25 ACID (gray). FIG 70 74 ACID structure_element Overlay of the structures of the FPA SPOC domain (cyan) and the Med25 ACID (gray). FIG 0 5 SHARP protein SHARP is a transcriptional co-repressor in the nuclear receptor and Notch/RBP-Jκ signaling pathways. RESULTS 11 39 transcriptional co-repressor protein_type SHARP is a transcriptional co-repressor in the nuclear receptor and Notch/RBP-Jκ signaling pathways. RESULTS 47 63 nuclear receptor protein_type SHARP is a transcriptional co-repressor in the nuclear receptor and Notch/RBP-Jκ signaling pathways. RESULTS 68 73 Notch protein SHARP is a transcriptional co-repressor in the nuclear receptor and Notch/RBP-Jκ signaling pathways. RESULTS 74 80 RBP-Jκ protein SHARP is a transcriptional co-repressor in the nuclear receptor and Notch/RBP-Jκ signaling pathways. RESULTS 4 8 SPOC structure_element The SPOC domain of SHARP interacts directly with silencing mediator for retinoid and thyroid receptor (SMRT), nuclear receptor co-repressor (N-CoR), HDAC, and other components to represses transcription. RESULTS 19 24 SHARP protein The SPOC domain of SHARP interacts directly with silencing mediator for retinoid and thyroid receptor (SMRT), nuclear receptor co-repressor (N-CoR), HDAC, and other components to represses transcription. RESULTS 49 101 silencing mediator for retinoid and thyroid receptor protein The SPOC domain of SHARP interacts directly with silencing mediator for retinoid and thyroid receptor (SMRT), nuclear receptor co-repressor (N-CoR), HDAC, and other components to represses transcription. RESULTS 103 107 SMRT protein The SPOC domain of SHARP interacts directly with silencing mediator for retinoid and thyroid receptor (SMRT), nuclear receptor co-repressor (N-CoR), HDAC, and other components to represses transcription. RESULTS 110 139 nuclear receptor co-repressor protein_type The SPOC domain of SHARP interacts directly with silencing mediator for retinoid and thyroid receptor (SMRT), nuclear receptor co-repressor (N-CoR), HDAC, and other components to represses transcription. RESULTS 141 146 N-CoR protein_type The SPOC domain of SHARP interacts directly with silencing mediator for retinoid and thyroid receptor (SMRT), nuclear receptor co-repressor (N-CoR), HDAC, and other components to represses transcription. RESULTS 149 153 HDAC protein The SPOC domain of SHARP interacts directly with silencing mediator for retinoid and thyroid receptor (SMRT), nuclear receptor co-repressor (N-CoR), HDAC, and other components to represses transcription. RESULTS 18 27 structure evidence While the overall structure of the FPA SPOC domain is similar to that of the SHARP SPOC domain, there are noticeable differences in the positioning of the β-strands and the helices, and most of the loops have substantially different conformations as well (Fig 3A). RESULTS 35 38 FPA protein While the overall structure of the FPA SPOC domain is similar to that of the SHARP SPOC domain, there are noticeable differences in the positioning of the β-strands and the helices, and most of the loops have substantially different conformations as well (Fig 3A). RESULTS 39 43 SPOC structure_element While the overall structure of the FPA SPOC domain is similar to that of the SHARP SPOC domain, there are noticeable differences in the positioning of the β-strands and the helices, and most of the loops have substantially different conformations as well (Fig 3A). RESULTS 77 82 SHARP protein While the overall structure of the FPA SPOC domain is similar to that of the SHARP SPOC domain, there are noticeable differences in the positioning of the β-strands and the helices, and most of the loops have substantially different conformations as well (Fig 3A). RESULTS 83 87 SPOC structure_element While the overall structure of the FPA SPOC domain is similar to that of the SHARP SPOC domain, there are noticeable differences in the positioning of the β-strands and the helices, and most of the loops have substantially different conformations as well (Fig 3A). RESULTS 155 164 β-strands structure_element While the overall structure of the FPA SPOC domain is similar to that of the SHARP SPOC domain, there are noticeable differences in the positioning of the β-strands and the helices, and most of the loops have substantially different conformations as well (Fig 3A). RESULTS 173 180 helices structure_element While the overall structure of the FPA SPOC domain is similar to that of the SHARP SPOC domain, there are noticeable differences in the positioning of the β-strands and the helices, and most of the loops have substantially different conformations as well (Fig 3A). RESULTS 198 203 loops structure_element While the overall structure of the FPA SPOC domain is similar to that of the SHARP SPOC domain, there are noticeable differences in the positioning of the β-strands and the helices, and most of the loops have substantially different conformations as well (Fig 3A). RESULTS 17 22 SHARP protein In addition, the SHARP SPOC domain has three extra helices. RESULTS 23 27 SPOC structure_element In addition, the SHARP SPOC domain has three extra helices. RESULTS 51 58 helices structure_element In addition, the SHARP SPOC domain has three extra helices. RESULTS 40 48 β-barrel structure_element One of them covers the other end of the β-barrel, and the other two shield an additional surface of the side of the β-barrel from solvent. RESULTS 116 124 β-barrel structure_element One of them covers the other end of the β-barrel, and the other two shield an additional surface of the side of the β-barrel from solvent. RESULTS 2 23 doubly-phosphorylated protein_state A doubly-phosphorylated peptide from SMRT is bound to the side of the barrel, near strands β1 and β3 (Fig 3A). RESULTS 24 31 peptide chemical A doubly-phosphorylated peptide from SMRT is bound to the side of the barrel, near strands β1 and β3 (Fig 3A). RESULTS 37 41 SMRT protein A doubly-phosphorylated peptide from SMRT is bound to the side of the barrel, near strands β1 and β3 (Fig 3A). RESULTS 45 53 bound to protein_state A doubly-phosphorylated peptide from SMRT is bound to the side of the barrel, near strands β1 and β3 (Fig 3A). RESULTS 70 76 barrel structure_element A doubly-phosphorylated peptide from SMRT is bound to the side of the barrel, near strands β1 and β3 (Fig 3A). RESULTS 83 90 strands structure_element A doubly-phosphorylated peptide from SMRT is bound to the side of the barrel, near strands β1 and β3 (Fig 3A). RESULTS 91 93 β1 structure_element A doubly-phosphorylated peptide from SMRT is bound to the side of the barrel, near strands β1 and β3 (Fig 3A). RESULTS 98 100 β3 structure_element A doubly-phosphorylated peptide from SMRT is bound to the side of the barrel, near strands β1 and β3 (Fig 3A). RESULTS 54 57 FPA protein Such a binding mode probably would not be possible in FPA, as the peptide would clash with the β1-β2 loop. RESULTS 66 73 peptide chemical Such a binding mode probably would not be possible in FPA, as the peptide would clash with the β1-β2 loop. RESULTS 95 105 β1-β2 loop structure_element Such a binding mode probably would not be possible in FPA, as the peptide would clash with the β1-β2 loop. RESULTS 4 13 Ku70-Ku80 complex_assembly The Ku70-Ku80 hetero-dimer is involved in DNA double-strand break repair and the β-barrel domain contributes to DNA binding. RESULTS 14 26 hetero-dimer oligomeric_state The Ku70-Ku80 hetero-dimer is involved in DNA double-strand break repair and the β-barrel domain contributes to DNA binding. RESULTS 81 89 β-barrel structure_element The Ku70-Ku80 hetero-dimer is involved in DNA double-strand break repair and the β-barrel domain contributes to DNA binding. RESULTS 112 115 DNA chemical The Ku70-Ku80 hetero-dimer is involved in DNA double-strand break repair and the β-barrel domain contributes to DNA binding. RESULTS 13 21 β-barrel structure_element In fact, the β-barrel domains of Ku70 and Ku80 form a hetero-dimer, primarily through interactions between the loops connecting the third and fourth strands of the barrel (Fig 3B). RESULTS 33 37 Ku70 protein In fact, the β-barrel domains of Ku70 and Ku80 form a hetero-dimer, primarily through interactions between the loops connecting the third and fourth strands of the barrel (Fig 3B). RESULTS 42 46 Ku80 protein In fact, the β-barrel domains of Ku70 and Ku80 form a hetero-dimer, primarily through interactions between the loops connecting the third and fourth strands of the barrel (Fig 3B). RESULTS 54 66 hetero-dimer oligomeric_state In fact, the β-barrel domains of Ku70 and Ku80 form a hetero-dimer, primarily through interactions between the loops connecting the third and fourth strands of the barrel (Fig 3B). RESULTS 111 116 loops structure_element In fact, the β-barrel domains of Ku70 and Ku80 form a hetero-dimer, primarily through interactions between the loops connecting the third and fourth strands of the barrel (Fig 3B). RESULTS 132 156 third and fourth strands structure_element In fact, the β-barrel domains of Ku70 and Ku80 form a hetero-dimer, primarily through interactions between the loops connecting the third and fourth strands of the barrel (Fig 3B). RESULTS 164 170 barrel structure_element In fact, the β-barrel domains of Ku70 and Ku80 form a hetero-dimer, primarily through interactions between the loops connecting the third and fourth strands of the barrel (Fig 3B). RESULTS 25 34 β-barrels structure_element The open ends of the two β-barrels face the DNA binding sites, and contact the phosphodiester backbone of the dsDNA. RESULTS 44 61 DNA binding sites site The open ends of the two β-barrels face the DNA binding sites, and contact the phosphodiester backbone of the dsDNA. RESULTS 110 115 dsDNA chemical The open ends of the two β-barrels face the DNA binding sites, and contact the phosphodiester backbone of the dsDNA. RESULTS 15 26 long insert structure_element In addition, a long insert connecting strands β2 and β3 in the two domains form an arch-like structure, encircling the dsDNA. RESULTS 38 45 strands structure_element In addition, a long insert connecting strands β2 and β3 in the two domains form an arch-like structure, encircling the dsDNA. RESULTS 46 48 β2 structure_element In addition, a long insert connecting strands β2 and β3 in the two domains form an arch-like structure, encircling the dsDNA. RESULTS 53 55 β3 structure_element In addition, a long insert connecting strands β2 and β3 in the two domains form an arch-like structure, encircling the dsDNA. RESULTS 83 102 arch-like structure structure_element In addition, a long insert connecting strands β2 and β3 in the two domains form an arch-like structure, encircling the dsDNA. RESULTS 119 124 dsDNA chemical In addition, a long insert connecting strands β2 and β3 in the two domains form an arch-like structure, encircling the dsDNA. RESULTS 0 4 Chp1 protein Chp1 is a subunit of the RNA-induced initiation of transcriptional gene silencing (RITS) complex. RESULTS 25 81 RNA-induced initiation of transcriptional gene silencing complex_assembly Chp1 is a subunit of the RNA-induced initiation of transcriptional gene silencing (RITS) complex. RESULTS 83 87 RITS complex_assembly Chp1 is a subunit of the RNA-induced initiation of transcriptional gene silencing (RITS) complex. RESULTS 15 19 Chp1 protein The partner of Chp1, Tas3, is bound between the barrel domain and the second domain of Chp1, and the linker between the two domains is also crucial for this interaction (Fig 3C). RESULTS 21 25 Tas3 protein The partner of Chp1, Tas3, is bound between the barrel domain and the second domain of Chp1, and the linker between the two domains is also crucial for this interaction (Fig 3C). RESULTS 48 61 barrel domain structure_element The partner of Chp1, Tas3, is bound between the barrel domain and the second domain of Chp1, and the linker between the two domains is also crucial for this interaction (Fig 3C). RESULTS 70 83 second domain structure_element The partner of Chp1, Tas3, is bound between the barrel domain and the second domain of Chp1, and the linker between the two domains is also crucial for this interaction (Fig 3C). RESULTS 87 91 Chp1 protein The partner of Chp1, Tas3, is bound between the barrel domain and the second domain of Chp1, and the linker between the two domains is also crucial for this interaction (Fig 3C). RESULTS 101 107 linker structure_element The partner of Chp1, Tas3, is bound between the barrel domain and the second domain of Chp1, and the linker between the two domains is also crucial for this interaction (Fig 3C). RESULTS 33 41 β-barrel structure_element It is probably unlikely that the β-barrel itself is sufficient to bind Tas3. RESULTS 71 75 Tas3 protein It is probably unlikely that the β-barrel itself is sufficient to bind Tas3. RESULTS 17 21 loop structure_element Interestingly, a loop in Tas3 contacts strand β3 of the barrel domain, at a location somewhat similar to that of the N-terminal segment of the SMRT peptide in complex with SHARP SPOC domain (Fig 3A). RESULTS 25 29 Tas3 protein Interestingly, a loop in Tas3 contacts strand β3 of the barrel domain, at a location somewhat similar to that of the N-terminal segment of the SMRT peptide in complex with SHARP SPOC domain (Fig 3A). RESULTS 39 45 strand structure_element Interestingly, a loop in Tas3 contacts strand β3 of the barrel domain, at a location somewhat similar to that of the N-terminal segment of the SMRT peptide in complex with SHARP SPOC domain (Fig 3A). RESULTS 46 48 β3 structure_element Interestingly, a loop in Tas3 contacts strand β3 of the barrel domain, at a location somewhat similar to that of the N-terminal segment of the SMRT peptide in complex with SHARP SPOC domain (Fig 3A). RESULTS 56 69 barrel domain structure_element Interestingly, a loop in Tas3 contacts strand β3 of the barrel domain, at a location somewhat similar to that of the N-terminal segment of the SMRT peptide in complex with SHARP SPOC domain (Fig 3A). RESULTS 143 147 SMRT protein Interestingly, a loop in Tas3 contacts strand β3 of the barrel domain, at a location somewhat similar to that of the N-terminal segment of the SMRT peptide in complex with SHARP SPOC domain (Fig 3A). RESULTS 148 155 peptide chemical Interestingly, a loop in Tas3 contacts strand β3 of the barrel domain, at a location somewhat similar to that of the N-terminal segment of the SMRT peptide in complex with SHARP SPOC domain (Fig 3A). RESULTS 156 171 in complex with protein_state Interestingly, a loop in Tas3 contacts strand β3 of the barrel domain, at a location somewhat similar to that of the N-terminal segment of the SMRT peptide in complex with SHARP SPOC domain (Fig 3A). RESULTS 172 177 SHARP protein Interestingly, a loop in Tas3 contacts strand β3 of the barrel domain, at a location somewhat similar to that of the N-terminal segment of the SMRT peptide in complex with SHARP SPOC domain (Fig 3A). RESULTS 178 182 SPOC structure_element Interestingly, a loop in Tas3 contacts strand β3 of the barrel domain, at a location somewhat similar to that of the N-terminal segment of the SMRT peptide in complex with SHARP SPOC domain (Fig 3A). RESULTS 0 8 Mediator protein_type Mediator is a coactivator complex that promotes transcription by Pol II. RESULTS 65 71 Pol II complex_assembly Mediator is a coactivator complex that promotes transcription by Pol II. RESULTS 4 9 Med25 protein The Med25 subunit ACID is the target of the potent activator VP16 of the herpes simplex virus. RESULTS 18 22 ACID structure_element The Med25 subunit ACID is the target of the potent activator VP16 of the herpes simplex virus. RESULTS 61 65 VP16 protein The Med25 subunit ACID is the target of the potent activator VP16 of the herpes simplex virus. RESULTS 73 93 herpes simplex virus species The Med25 subunit ACID is the target of the potent activator VP16 of the herpes simplex virus. RESULTS 4 13 structure evidence The structure of ACID contains a helix at the C-terminus as well as an extended β1-β2 loop. RESULTS 17 21 ACID structure_element The structure of ACID contains a helix at the C-terminus as well as an extended β1-β2 loop. RESULTS 33 38 helix structure_element The structure of ACID contains a helix at the C-terminus as well as an extended β1-β2 loop. RESULTS 80 90 β1-β2 loop structure_element The structure of ACID contains a helix at the C-terminus as well as an extended β1-β2 loop. RESULTS 17 29 binding site site Nonetheless, the binding site for VP16 has been mapped to roughly the same surface patch, near strands β1 and β3, that is used by the SHARP and Tas3 SPOC domains for binding their partners. RESULTS 34 38 VP16 protein Nonetheless, the binding site for VP16 has been mapped to roughly the same surface patch, near strands β1 and β3, that is used by the SHARP and Tas3 SPOC domains for binding their partners. RESULTS 75 88 surface patch site Nonetheless, the binding site for VP16 has been mapped to roughly the same surface patch, near strands β1 and β3, that is used by the SHARP and Tas3 SPOC domains for binding their partners. RESULTS 95 102 strands structure_element Nonetheless, the binding site for VP16 has been mapped to roughly the same surface patch, near strands β1 and β3, that is used by the SHARP and Tas3 SPOC domains for binding their partners. RESULTS 103 105 β1 structure_element Nonetheless, the binding site for VP16 has been mapped to roughly the same surface patch, near strands β1 and β3, that is used by the SHARP and Tas3 SPOC domains for binding their partners. RESULTS 110 112 β3 structure_element Nonetheless, the binding site for VP16 has been mapped to roughly the same surface patch, near strands β1 and β3, that is used by the SHARP and Tas3 SPOC domains for binding their partners. RESULTS 134 139 SHARP protein Nonetheless, the binding site for VP16 has been mapped to roughly the same surface patch, near strands β1 and β3, that is used by the SHARP and Tas3 SPOC domains for binding their partners. RESULTS 144 148 Tas3 protein Nonetheless, the binding site for VP16 has been mapped to roughly the same surface patch, near strands β1 and β3, that is used by the SHARP and Tas3 SPOC domains for binding their partners. RESULTS 149 153 SPOC structure_element Nonetheless, the binding site for VP16 has been mapped to roughly the same surface patch, near strands β1 and β3, that is used by the SHARP and Tas3 SPOC domains for binding their partners. RESULTS 2 11 conserved protein_state A conserved surface patch in the FPA SPOC domain RESULTS 12 25 surface patch site A conserved surface patch in the FPA SPOC domain RESULTS 33 36 FPA protein A conserved surface patch in the FPA SPOC domain RESULTS 37 41 SPOC structure_element A conserved surface patch in the FPA SPOC domain RESULTS 19 23 SPOC structure_element An analysis of the SPOC domain indicates a large surface patch near strands β1, β3, β5 and β6 that is conserved among plant FPA homologs (Fig 4A). RESULTS 49 62 surface patch site An analysis of the SPOC domain indicates a large surface patch near strands β1, β3, β5 and β6 that is conserved among plant FPA homologs (Fig 4A). RESULTS 68 75 strands structure_element An analysis of the SPOC domain indicates a large surface patch near strands β1, β3, β5 and β6 that is conserved among plant FPA homologs (Fig 4A). RESULTS 76 78 β1 structure_element An analysis of the SPOC domain indicates a large surface patch near strands β1, β3, β5 and β6 that is conserved among plant FPA homologs (Fig 4A). RESULTS 80 82 β3 structure_element An analysis of the SPOC domain indicates a large surface patch near strands β1, β3, β5 and β6 that is conserved among plant FPA homologs (Fig 4A). RESULTS 84 86 β5 structure_element An analysis of the SPOC domain indicates a large surface patch near strands β1, β3, β5 and β6 that is conserved among plant FPA homologs (Fig 4A). RESULTS 91 93 β6 structure_element An analysis of the SPOC domain indicates a large surface patch near strands β1, β3, β5 and β6 that is conserved among plant FPA homologs (Fig 4A). RESULTS 102 111 conserved protein_state An analysis of the SPOC domain indicates a large surface patch near strands β1, β3, β5 and β6 that is conserved among plant FPA homologs (Fig 4A). RESULTS 118 123 plant taxonomy_domain An analysis of the SPOC domain indicates a large surface patch near strands β1, β3, β5 and β6 that is conserved among plant FPA homologs (Fig 4A). RESULTS 124 127 FPA protein An analysis of the SPOC domain indicates a large surface patch near strands β1, β3, β5 and β6 that is conserved among plant FPA homologs (Fig 4A). RESULTS 5 18 surface patch site This surface patch can be broken into two sub-patches, with residues Lys447 (in strand β1), Arg477 (β3), Tyr515 (αB) and Arg521 (β5) in one sub-patch, and residues His486 (αA), Thr478 (β3), Val524 (β5) and Phe534 (β6) in the other sub-patch (Fig 4B). RESULTS 42 53 sub-patches site This surface patch can be broken into two sub-patches, with residues Lys447 (in strand β1), Arg477 (β3), Tyr515 (αB) and Arg521 (β5) in one sub-patch, and residues His486 (αA), Thr478 (β3), Val524 (β5) and Phe534 (β6) in the other sub-patch (Fig 4B). RESULTS 69 75 Lys447 residue_name_number This surface patch can be broken into two sub-patches, with residues Lys447 (in strand β1), Arg477 (β3), Tyr515 (αB) and Arg521 (β5) in one sub-patch, and residues His486 (αA), Thr478 (β3), Val524 (β5) and Phe534 (β6) in the other sub-patch (Fig 4B). RESULTS 80 86 strand structure_element This surface patch can be broken into two sub-patches, with residues Lys447 (in strand β1), Arg477 (β3), Tyr515 (αB) and Arg521 (β5) in one sub-patch, and residues His486 (αA), Thr478 (β3), Val524 (β5) and Phe534 (β6) in the other sub-patch (Fig 4B). RESULTS 87 89 β1 structure_element This surface patch can be broken into two sub-patches, with residues Lys447 (in strand β1), Arg477 (β3), Tyr515 (αB) and Arg521 (β5) in one sub-patch, and residues His486 (αA), Thr478 (β3), Val524 (β5) and Phe534 (β6) in the other sub-patch (Fig 4B). RESULTS 92 98 Arg477 residue_name_number This surface patch can be broken into two sub-patches, with residues Lys447 (in strand β1), Arg477 (β3), Tyr515 (αB) and Arg521 (β5) in one sub-patch, and residues His486 (αA), Thr478 (β3), Val524 (β5) and Phe534 (β6) in the other sub-patch (Fig 4B). RESULTS 100 102 β3 structure_element This surface patch can be broken into two sub-patches, with residues Lys447 (in strand β1), Arg477 (β3), Tyr515 (αB) and Arg521 (β5) in one sub-patch, and residues His486 (αA), Thr478 (β3), Val524 (β5) and Phe534 (β6) in the other sub-patch (Fig 4B). RESULTS 105 111 Tyr515 residue_name_number This surface patch can be broken into two sub-patches, with residues Lys447 (in strand β1), Arg477 (β3), Tyr515 (αB) and Arg521 (β5) in one sub-patch, and residues His486 (αA), Thr478 (β3), Val524 (β5) and Phe534 (β6) in the other sub-patch (Fig 4B). RESULTS 113 115 αB structure_element This surface patch can be broken into two sub-patches, with residues Lys447 (in strand β1), Arg477 (β3), Tyr515 (αB) and Arg521 (β5) in one sub-patch, and residues His486 (αA), Thr478 (β3), Val524 (β5) and Phe534 (β6) in the other sub-patch (Fig 4B). RESULTS 121 127 Arg521 residue_name_number This surface patch can be broken into two sub-patches, with residues Lys447 (in strand β1), Arg477 (β3), Tyr515 (αB) and Arg521 (β5) in one sub-patch, and residues His486 (αA), Thr478 (β3), Val524 (β5) and Phe534 (β6) in the other sub-patch (Fig 4B). RESULTS 129 131 β5 structure_element This surface patch can be broken into two sub-patches, with residues Lys447 (in strand β1), Arg477 (β3), Tyr515 (αB) and Arg521 (β5) in one sub-patch, and residues His486 (αA), Thr478 (β3), Val524 (β5) and Phe534 (β6) in the other sub-patch (Fig 4B). RESULTS 140 149 sub-patch site This surface patch can be broken into two sub-patches, with residues Lys447 (in strand β1), Arg477 (β3), Tyr515 (αB) and Arg521 (β5) in one sub-patch, and residues His486 (αA), Thr478 (β3), Val524 (β5) and Phe534 (β6) in the other sub-patch (Fig 4B). RESULTS 164 170 His486 residue_name_number This surface patch can be broken into two sub-patches, with residues Lys447 (in strand β1), Arg477 (β3), Tyr515 (αB) and Arg521 (β5) in one sub-patch, and residues His486 (αA), Thr478 (β3), Val524 (β5) and Phe534 (β6) in the other sub-patch (Fig 4B). RESULTS 172 174 αA structure_element This surface patch can be broken into two sub-patches, with residues Lys447 (in strand β1), Arg477 (β3), Tyr515 (αB) and Arg521 (β5) in one sub-patch, and residues His486 (αA), Thr478 (β3), Val524 (β5) and Phe534 (β6) in the other sub-patch (Fig 4B). RESULTS 177 183 Thr478 residue_name_number This surface patch can be broken into two sub-patches, with residues Lys447 (in strand β1), Arg477 (β3), Tyr515 (αB) and Arg521 (β5) in one sub-patch, and residues His486 (αA), Thr478 (β3), Val524 (β5) and Phe534 (β6) in the other sub-patch (Fig 4B). RESULTS 185 187 β3 structure_element This surface patch can be broken into two sub-patches, with residues Lys447 (in strand β1), Arg477 (β3), Tyr515 (αB) and Arg521 (β5) in one sub-patch, and residues His486 (αA), Thr478 (β3), Val524 (β5) and Phe534 (β6) in the other sub-patch (Fig 4B). RESULTS 190 196 Val524 residue_name_number This surface patch can be broken into two sub-patches, with residues Lys447 (in strand β1), Arg477 (β3), Tyr515 (αB) and Arg521 (β5) in one sub-patch, and residues His486 (αA), Thr478 (β3), Val524 (β5) and Phe534 (β6) in the other sub-patch (Fig 4B). RESULTS 198 200 β5 structure_element This surface patch can be broken into two sub-patches, with residues Lys447 (in strand β1), Arg477 (β3), Tyr515 (αB) and Arg521 (β5) in one sub-patch, and residues His486 (αA), Thr478 (β3), Val524 (β5) and Phe534 (β6) in the other sub-patch (Fig 4B). RESULTS 206 212 Phe534 residue_name_number This surface patch can be broken into two sub-patches, with residues Lys447 (in strand β1), Arg477 (β3), Tyr515 (αB) and Arg521 (β5) in one sub-patch, and residues His486 (αA), Thr478 (β3), Val524 (β5) and Phe534 (β6) in the other sub-patch (Fig 4B). RESULTS 214 216 β6 structure_element This surface patch can be broken into two sub-patches, with residues Lys447 (in strand β1), Arg477 (β3), Tyr515 (αB) and Arg521 (β5) in one sub-patch, and residues His486 (αA), Thr478 (β3), Val524 (β5) and Phe534 (β6) in the other sub-patch (Fig 4B). RESULTS 231 240 sub-patch site This surface patch can be broken into two sub-patches, with residues Lys447 (in strand β1), Arg477 (β3), Tyr515 (αB) and Arg521 (β5) in one sub-patch, and residues His486 (αA), Thr478 (β3), Val524 (β5) and Phe534 (β6) in the other sub-patch (Fig 4B). RESULTS 4 23 first surface patch site The first surface patch is electropositive in nature (Fig 4C), and residues Arg477 and Tyr515 are also conserved in the SHARP SPOC domain (Fig 1B). RESULTS 27 42 electropositive protein_state The first surface patch is electropositive in nature (Fig 4C), and residues Arg477 and Tyr515 are also conserved in the SHARP SPOC domain (Fig 1B). RESULTS 76 82 Arg477 residue_name_number The first surface patch is electropositive in nature (Fig 4C), and residues Arg477 and Tyr515 are also conserved in the SHARP SPOC domain (Fig 1B). RESULTS 87 93 Tyr515 residue_name_number The first surface patch is electropositive in nature (Fig 4C), and residues Arg477 and Tyr515 are also conserved in the SHARP SPOC domain (Fig 1B). RESULTS 103 112 conserved protein_state The first surface patch is electropositive in nature (Fig 4C), and residues Arg477 and Tyr515 are also conserved in the SHARP SPOC domain (Fig 1B). RESULTS 120 125 SHARP protein The first surface patch is electropositive in nature (Fig 4C), and residues Arg477 and Tyr515 are also conserved in the SHARP SPOC domain (Fig 1B). RESULTS 126 130 SPOC structure_element The first surface patch is electropositive in nature (Fig 4C), and residues Arg477 and Tyr515 are also conserved in the SHARP SPOC domain (Fig 1B). RESULTS 20 34 phosphorylated protein_state In fact, one of the phosphorylated residues of the SMRT peptide interacts with this surface patch (Fig 3A), suggesting that the FPA SPOC domain might also interact with a phosphorylated segment here. RESULTS 51 55 SMRT protein In fact, one of the phosphorylated residues of the SMRT peptide interacts with this surface patch (Fig 3A), suggesting that the FPA SPOC domain might also interact with a phosphorylated segment here. RESULTS 56 63 peptide chemical In fact, one of the phosphorylated residues of the SMRT peptide interacts with this surface patch (Fig 3A), suggesting that the FPA SPOC domain might also interact with a phosphorylated segment here. RESULTS 84 97 surface patch site In fact, one of the phosphorylated residues of the SMRT peptide interacts with this surface patch (Fig 3A), suggesting that the FPA SPOC domain might also interact with a phosphorylated segment here. RESULTS 128 131 FPA protein In fact, one of the phosphorylated residues of the SMRT peptide interacts with this surface patch (Fig 3A), suggesting that the FPA SPOC domain might also interact with a phosphorylated segment here. RESULTS 132 136 SPOC structure_element In fact, one of the phosphorylated residues of the SMRT peptide interacts with this surface patch (Fig 3A), suggesting that the FPA SPOC domain might also interact with a phosphorylated segment here. RESULTS 171 185 phosphorylated protein_state In fact, one of the phosphorylated residues of the SMRT peptide interacts with this surface patch (Fig 3A), suggesting that the FPA SPOC domain might also interact with a phosphorylated segment here. RESULTS 19 39 second surface patch site In comparison, the second surface patch is more hydrophobic in nature (Fig 4C). RESULTS 48 59 hydrophobic protein_state In comparison, the second surface patch is more hydrophobic in nature (Fig 4C). RESULTS 2 11 conserved protein_state A conserved surface patch of FPA SPOC domain. FIG 12 25 surface patch site A conserved surface patch of FPA SPOC domain. FIG 29 32 FPA protein A conserved surface patch of FPA SPOC domain. FIG 33 37 SPOC structure_element A conserved surface patch of FPA SPOC domain. FIG 38 41 FPA protein Two views of the molecular surface of FPA SPOC domain colored based on sequence conservation among plant FPA homologs. FIG 42 46 SPOC structure_element Two views of the molecular surface of FPA SPOC domain colored based on sequence conservation among plant FPA homologs. FIG 99 104 plant taxonomy_domain Two views of the molecular surface of FPA SPOC domain colored based on sequence conservation among plant FPA homologs. FIG 105 108 FPA protein Two views of the molecular surface of FPA SPOC domain colored based on sequence conservation among plant FPA homologs. FIG 16 25 conserved protein_state Residues in the conserved surface patch of FPA SPOC domain. FIG 26 39 surface patch site Residues in the conserved surface patch of FPA SPOC domain. FIG 43 46 FPA protein Residues in the conserved surface patch of FPA SPOC domain. FIG 47 51 SPOC structure_element Residues in the conserved surface patch of FPA SPOC domain. FIG 81 96 first sub-patch site The side chains of the residues are shown in stick models, colored orange in the first sub-patch and green in the second. (C). FIG 21 24 FPA protein Molecular surface of FPA SPOC domain colored based on electrostatic potential. FIG 25 29 SPOC structure_element Molecular surface of FPA SPOC domain colored based on electrostatic potential. FIG 62 65 FPA protein Testing the requirement of specific conserved amino acids for FPA functions RESULTS 45 54 conserved protein_state We next examined the potential impact of the conserved surface patch on FPA function in vivo. RESULTS 55 68 surface patch site We next examined the potential impact of the conserved surface patch on FPA function in vivo. RESULTS 72 75 FPA protein We next examined the potential impact of the conserved surface patch on FPA function in vivo. RESULTS 3 10 mutated experimental_method We mutated two residues, Arg477 and Tyr515, of the surface patch, which are also conserved in the SHARP SPOC domain (Fig 1B) and were found to be functionally important. RESULTS 25 31 Arg477 residue_name_number We mutated two residues, Arg477 and Tyr515, of the surface patch, which are also conserved in the SHARP SPOC domain (Fig 1B) and were found to be functionally important. RESULTS 36 42 Tyr515 residue_name_number We mutated two residues, Arg477 and Tyr515, of the surface patch, which are also conserved in the SHARP SPOC domain (Fig 1B) and were found to be functionally important. RESULTS 51 64 surface patch site We mutated two residues, Arg477 and Tyr515, of the surface patch, which are also conserved in the SHARP SPOC domain (Fig 1B) and were found to be functionally important. RESULTS 81 90 conserved protein_state We mutated two residues, Arg477 and Tyr515, of the surface patch, which are also conserved in the SHARP SPOC domain (Fig 1B) and were found to be functionally important. RESULTS 98 103 SHARP protein We mutated two residues, Arg477 and Tyr515, of the surface patch, which are also conserved in the SHARP SPOC domain (Fig 1B) and were found to be functionally important. RESULTS 104 108 SPOC structure_element We mutated two residues, Arg477 and Tyr515, of the surface patch, which are also conserved in the SHARP SPOC domain (Fig 1B) and were found to be functionally important. RESULTS 4 13 mutations experimental_method The mutations were introduced into a transgene designed to express FPA from its native control elements (promoter, introns and 3′ UTR). RESULTS 19 29 introduced experimental_method The mutations were introduced into a transgene designed to express FPA from its native control elements (promoter, introns and 3′ UTR). RESULTS 67 70 FPA protein The mutations were introduced into a transgene designed to express FPA from its native control elements (promoter, introns and 3′ UTR). RESULTS 35 53 stably transformed experimental_method The resulting transgenes were then stably transformed into an fpa-8 mutant background so that the impact of the mutations on FPA function could be assessed. RESULTS 62 67 fpa-8 gene The resulting transgenes were then stably transformed into an fpa-8 mutant background so that the impact of the mutations on FPA function could be assessed. RESULTS 68 74 mutant protein_state The resulting transgenes were then stably transformed into an fpa-8 mutant background so that the impact of the mutations on FPA function could be assessed. RESULTS 112 121 mutations experimental_method The resulting transgenes were then stably transformed into an fpa-8 mutant background so that the impact of the mutations on FPA function could be assessed. RESULTS 125 128 FPA protein The resulting transgenes were then stably transformed into an fpa-8 mutant background so that the impact of the mutations on FPA function could be assessed. RESULTS 35 56 expression constructs experimental_method Control transformation of the same expression constructs into fpa-8 designed to express wild-type FPA protein restored FPA protein expression levels to near wild-type levels (panel A in S1 Fig) and rescued the function of FPA in controlling RNA 3′-end formation, for example in FPA pre-mRNA (panel B in S1 Fig). RESULTS 62 67 fpa-8 gene Control transformation of the same expression constructs into fpa-8 designed to express wild-type FPA protein restored FPA protein expression levels to near wild-type levels (panel A in S1 Fig) and rescued the function of FPA in controlling RNA 3′-end formation, for example in FPA pre-mRNA (panel B in S1 Fig). RESULTS 88 97 wild-type protein_state Control transformation of the same expression constructs into fpa-8 designed to express wild-type FPA protein restored FPA protein expression levels to near wild-type levels (panel A in S1 Fig) and rescued the function of FPA in controlling RNA 3′-end formation, for example in FPA pre-mRNA (panel B in S1 Fig). RESULTS 98 101 FPA protein Control transformation of the same expression constructs into fpa-8 designed to express wild-type FPA protein restored FPA protein expression levels to near wild-type levels (panel A in S1 Fig) and rescued the function of FPA in controlling RNA 3′-end formation, for example in FPA pre-mRNA (panel B in S1 Fig). RESULTS 119 122 FPA protein Control transformation of the same expression constructs into fpa-8 designed to express wild-type FPA protein restored FPA protein expression levels to near wild-type levels (panel A in S1 Fig) and rescued the function of FPA in controlling RNA 3′-end formation, for example in FPA pre-mRNA (panel B in S1 Fig). RESULTS 131 148 expression levels evidence Control transformation of the same expression constructs into fpa-8 designed to express wild-type FPA protein restored FPA protein expression levels to near wild-type levels (panel A in S1 Fig) and rescued the function of FPA in controlling RNA 3′-end formation, for example in FPA pre-mRNA (panel B in S1 Fig). RESULTS 157 166 wild-type protein_state Control transformation of the same expression constructs into fpa-8 designed to express wild-type FPA protein restored FPA protein expression levels to near wild-type levels (panel A in S1 Fig) and rescued the function of FPA in controlling RNA 3′-end formation, for example in FPA pre-mRNA (panel B in S1 Fig). RESULTS 222 225 FPA protein Control transformation of the same expression constructs into fpa-8 designed to express wild-type FPA protein restored FPA protein expression levels to near wild-type levels (panel A in S1 Fig) and rescued the function of FPA in controlling RNA 3′-end formation, for example in FPA pre-mRNA (panel B in S1 Fig). RESULTS 241 244 RNA chemical Control transformation of the same expression constructs into fpa-8 designed to express wild-type FPA protein restored FPA protein expression levels to near wild-type levels (panel A in S1 Fig) and rescued the function of FPA in controlling RNA 3′-end formation, for example in FPA pre-mRNA (panel B in S1 Fig). RESULTS 278 281 FPA protein Control transformation of the same expression constructs into fpa-8 designed to express wild-type FPA protein restored FPA protein expression levels to near wild-type levels (panel A in S1 Fig) and rescued the function of FPA in controlling RNA 3′-end formation, for example in FPA pre-mRNA (panel B in S1 Fig). RESULTS 282 290 pre-mRNA chemical Control transformation of the same expression constructs into fpa-8 designed to express wild-type FPA protein restored FPA protein expression levels to near wild-type levels (panel A in S1 Fig) and rescued the function of FPA in controlling RNA 3′-end formation, for example in FPA pre-mRNA (panel B in S1 Fig). RESULTS 57 62 R477A mutant We examined independent transgenic lines expressing each R477A and Y515A mutation. RESULTS 67 72 Y515A mutant We examined independent transgenic lines expressing each R477A and Y515A mutation. RESULTS 73 81 mutation experimental_method We examined independent transgenic lines expressing each R477A and Y515A mutation. RESULTS 53 56 FPA protein In each case, we confirmed that detectable levels of FPA protein expression were restored close to wild-type levels in protein blot analyses using antibodies that specifically recognize FPA (S2 Fig). RESULTS 99 108 wild-type protein_state In each case, we confirmed that detectable levels of FPA protein expression were restored close to wild-type levels in protein blot analyses using antibodies that specifically recognize FPA (S2 Fig). RESULTS 119 131 protein blot experimental_method In each case, we confirmed that detectable levels of FPA protein expression were restored close to wild-type levels in protein blot analyses using antibodies that specifically recognize FPA (S2 Fig). RESULTS 186 189 FPA protein In each case, we confirmed that detectable levels of FPA protein expression were restored close to wild-type levels in protein blot analyses using antibodies that specifically recognize FPA (S2 Fig). RESULTS 35 48 surface patch site We then examined the impact of the surface patch mutations on FPA’s function in controlling RNA 3′-end formation by determining whether the mutant proteins functioned in FPA autoregulation and the repression of FLC expression. RESULTS 49 58 mutations experimental_method We then examined the impact of the surface patch mutations on FPA’s function in controlling RNA 3′-end formation by determining whether the mutant proteins functioned in FPA autoregulation and the repression of FLC expression. RESULTS 62 65 FPA protein We then examined the impact of the surface patch mutations on FPA’s function in controlling RNA 3′-end formation by determining whether the mutant proteins functioned in FPA autoregulation and the repression of FLC expression. RESULTS 140 146 mutant protein_state We then examined the impact of the surface patch mutations on FPA’s function in controlling RNA 3′-end formation by determining whether the mutant proteins functioned in FPA autoregulation and the repression of FLC expression. RESULTS 170 173 FPA protein We then examined the impact of the surface patch mutations on FPA’s function in controlling RNA 3′-end formation by determining whether the mutant proteins functioned in FPA autoregulation and the repression of FLC expression. RESULTS 211 214 FLC gene We then examined the impact of the surface patch mutations on FPA’s function in controlling RNA 3′-end formation by determining whether the mutant proteins functioned in FPA autoregulation and the repression of FLC expression. RESULTS 0 3 FPA protein FPA autoregulates its expression by promoting cleavage and polyadenylation within intron 1 of its own pre-mRNA, resulting in a truncated transcript that does not encode functional protein. RESULTS 102 110 pre-mRNA chemical FPA autoregulates its expression by promoting cleavage and polyadenylation within intron 1 of its own pre-mRNA, resulting in a truncated transcript that does not encode functional protein. RESULTS 8 29 RNA gel blot analyses experimental_method We used RNA gel blot analyses to reveal that in each of three independent transgenic lines for each single mutant, rescue of proximally polyadenylated FPA pre-mRNA can be detected (Fig 5A and 5B). RESULTS 107 113 mutant protein_state We used RNA gel blot analyses to reveal that in each of three independent transgenic lines for each single mutant, rescue of proximally polyadenylated FPA pre-mRNA can be detected (Fig 5A and 5B). RESULTS 151 154 FPA protein We used RNA gel blot analyses to reveal that in each of three independent transgenic lines for each single mutant, rescue of proximally polyadenylated FPA pre-mRNA can be detected (Fig 5A and 5B). RESULTS 155 163 pre-mRNA chemical We used RNA gel blot analyses to reveal that in each of three independent transgenic lines for each single mutant, rescue of proximally polyadenylated FPA pre-mRNA can be detected (Fig 5A and 5B). RESULTS 79 82 FPA protein We therefore conclude that neither of these mutations disrupted the ability of FPA to promote RNA 3′-end formation in its own transcript. RESULTS 21 24 FPA protein Impact of individual FPA SPOC domain mutations on alternative polyadenylation of FPA pre-mRNA. FIG 25 29 SPOC structure_element Impact of individual FPA SPOC domain mutations on alternative polyadenylation of FPA pre-mRNA. FIG 37 46 mutations experimental_method Impact of individual FPA SPOC domain mutations on alternative polyadenylation of FPA pre-mRNA. FIG 81 84 FPA protein Impact of individual FPA SPOC domain mutations on alternative polyadenylation of FPA pre-mRNA. FIG 85 93 pre-mRNA chemical Impact of individual FPA SPOC domain mutations on alternative polyadenylation of FPA pre-mRNA. FIG 0 12 RNA gel blot experimental_method RNA gel blot analysis of WT A. thaliana accession Columbia (Col-0) plants fpa-8 and fpa-8 mutants expressing either FPA::FPA R477A (A), or FPA::FPA Y515A (B) using poly(A)+ purified mRNAs. FIG 25 27 WT protein_state RNA gel blot analysis of WT A. thaliana accession Columbia (Col-0) plants fpa-8 and fpa-8 mutants expressing either FPA::FPA R477A (A), or FPA::FPA Y515A (B) using poly(A)+ purified mRNAs. FIG 28 39 A. thaliana species RNA gel blot analysis of WT A. thaliana accession Columbia (Col-0) plants fpa-8 and fpa-8 mutants expressing either FPA::FPA R477A (A), or FPA::FPA Y515A (B) using poly(A)+ purified mRNAs. FIG 67 73 plants taxonomy_domain RNA gel blot analysis of WT A. thaliana accession Columbia (Col-0) plants fpa-8 and fpa-8 mutants expressing either FPA::FPA R477A (A), or FPA::FPA Y515A (B) using poly(A)+ purified mRNAs. FIG 74 79 fpa-8 gene RNA gel blot analysis of WT A. thaliana accession Columbia (Col-0) plants fpa-8 and fpa-8 mutants expressing either FPA::FPA R477A (A), or FPA::FPA Y515A (B) using poly(A)+ purified mRNAs. FIG 84 89 fpa-8 gene RNA gel blot analysis of WT A. thaliana accession Columbia (Col-0) plants fpa-8 and fpa-8 mutants expressing either FPA::FPA R477A (A), or FPA::FPA Y515A (B) using poly(A)+ purified mRNAs. FIG 90 97 mutants protein_state RNA gel blot analysis of WT A. thaliana accession Columbia (Col-0) plants fpa-8 and fpa-8 mutants expressing either FPA::FPA R477A (A), or FPA::FPA Y515A (B) using poly(A)+ purified mRNAs. FIG 116 119 FPA protein RNA gel blot analysis of WT A. thaliana accession Columbia (Col-0) plants fpa-8 and fpa-8 mutants expressing either FPA::FPA R477A (A), or FPA::FPA Y515A (B) using poly(A)+ purified mRNAs. FIG 121 130 FPA R477A mutant RNA gel blot analysis of WT A. thaliana accession Columbia (Col-0) plants fpa-8 and fpa-8 mutants expressing either FPA::FPA R477A (A), or FPA::FPA Y515A (B) using poly(A)+ purified mRNAs. FIG 139 142 FPA protein RNA gel blot analysis of WT A. thaliana accession Columbia (Col-0) plants fpa-8 and fpa-8 mutants expressing either FPA::FPA R477A (A), or FPA::FPA Y515A (B) using poly(A)+ purified mRNAs. FIG 144 153 FPA Y515A mutant RNA gel blot analysis of WT A. thaliana accession Columbia (Col-0) plants fpa-8 and fpa-8 mutants expressing either FPA::FPA R477A (A), or FPA::FPA Y515A (B) using poly(A)+ purified mRNAs. FIG 182 187 mRNAs chemical RNA gel blot analysis of WT A. thaliana accession Columbia (Col-0) plants fpa-8 and fpa-8 mutants expressing either FPA::FPA R477A (A), or FPA::FPA Y515A (B) using poly(A)+ purified mRNAs. FIG 45 48 FPA protein A probe corresponding to the 5’UTR region of FPA mRNA was used to detect FPA specific mRNAs. FIG 49 53 mRNA chemical A probe corresponding to the 5’UTR region of FPA mRNA was used to detect FPA specific mRNAs. FIG 73 76 FPA protein A probe corresponding to the 5’UTR region of FPA mRNA was used to detect FPA specific mRNAs. FIG 86 91 mRNAs chemical A probe corresponding to the 5’UTR region of FPA mRNA was used to detect FPA specific mRNAs. FIG 45 48 FPA protein A probe corresponding to the 5’UTR region of FPA mRNA was used to detect FPA specific mRNAs. FIG 49 53 mRNA chemical A probe corresponding to the 5’UTR region of FPA mRNA was used to detect FPA specific mRNAs. FIG 73 76 FPA protein A probe corresponding to the 5’UTR region of FPA mRNA was used to detect FPA specific mRNAs. FIG 86 91 mRNAs chemical A probe corresponding to the 5’UTR region of FPA mRNA was used to detect FPA specific mRNAs. FIG 39 42 FPA protein Proximally and distally polyadenylated FPA transcripts are marked with arrows. FIG 103 106 FPA protein The ratio of distal:proximal polyadenylated forms is given under each lane. (C,D) Impact of individual FPA SPOC domain mutations on FLC transcript levels. FIG 107 111 SPOC structure_element The ratio of distal:proximal polyadenylated forms is given under each lane. (C,D) Impact of individual FPA SPOC domain mutations on FLC transcript levels. FIG 119 128 mutations experimental_method The ratio of distal:proximal polyadenylated forms is given under each lane. (C,D) Impact of individual FPA SPOC domain mutations on FLC transcript levels. FIG 132 135 FLC gene The ratio of distal:proximal polyadenylated forms is given under each lane. (C,D) Impact of individual FPA SPOC domain mutations on FLC transcript levels. FIG 0 7 qRT-PCR experimental_method qRT-PCR analysis was performed with total RNA purified from Col-0, fpa-8, 35S::FPA:YFP and FPA::FPA R477A (C), FPA::FPA Y515A (D) plants. FIG 42 45 RNA chemical qRT-PCR analysis was performed with total RNA purified from Col-0, fpa-8, 35S::FPA:YFP and FPA::FPA R477A (C), FPA::FPA Y515A (D) plants. FIG 67 72 fpa-8 gene qRT-PCR analysis was performed with total RNA purified from Col-0, fpa-8, 35S::FPA:YFP and FPA::FPA R477A (C), FPA::FPA Y515A (D) plants. FIG 79 82 FPA protein qRT-PCR analysis was performed with total RNA purified from Col-0, fpa-8, 35S::FPA:YFP and FPA::FPA R477A (C), FPA::FPA Y515A (D) plants. FIG 83 86 YFP experimental_method qRT-PCR analysis was performed with total RNA purified from Col-0, fpa-8, 35S::FPA:YFP and FPA::FPA R477A (C), FPA::FPA Y515A (D) plants. FIG 91 94 FPA protein qRT-PCR analysis was performed with total RNA purified from Col-0, fpa-8, 35S::FPA:YFP and FPA::FPA R477A (C), FPA::FPA Y515A (D) plants. FIG 96 105 FPA R477A mutant qRT-PCR analysis was performed with total RNA purified from Col-0, fpa-8, 35S::FPA:YFP and FPA::FPA R477A (C), FPA::FPA Y515A (D) plants. FIG 111 114 FPA protein qRT-PCR analysis was performed with total RNA purified from Col-0, fpa-8, 35S::FPA:YFP and FPA::FPA R477A (C), FPA::FPA Y515A (D) plants. FIG 116 125 FPA Y515A mutant qRT-PCR analysis was performed with total RNA purified from Col-0, fpa-8, 35S::FPA:YFP and FPA::FPA R477A (C), FPA::FPA Y515A (D) plants. FIG 130 136 plants taxonomy_domain qRT-PCR analysis was performed with total RNA purified from Col-0, fpa-8, 35S::FPA:YFP and FPA::FPA R477A (C), FPA::FPA Y515A (D) plants. FIG 0 10 Histograms evidence Histograms show mean values ±SE for three independent PCR amplifications of three biological replicates. FIG 54 57 PCR experimental_method Histograms show mean values ±SE for three independent PCR amplifications of three biological replicates. FIG 0 10 Histograms evidence Histograms show mean values ±SE for three independent PCR amplifications of three biological replicates. FIG 54 57 PCR experimental_method Histograms show mean values ±SE for three independent PCR amplifications of three biological replicates. FIG 78 81 FPA protein We next examined whether the corresponding mutations disrupted the ability of FPA to control FLC expression. RESULTS 93 96 FLC gene We next examined whether the corresponding mutations disrupted the ability of FPA to control FLC expression. RESULTS 8 15 RT-qPCR experimental_method We used RT-qPCR to measure the expression of FLC mRNA and found that in each independent transgenic line encoding each mutated FPA protein, the elevated levels of FLC detected in fpa-8 mutants were restored to near wild-type levels by expression of the FPA SPOC conserved patch mutant proteins (Fig 5C and 5D). RESULTS 45 48 FLC gene We used RT-qPCR to measure the expression of FLC mRNA and found that in each independent transgenic line encoding each mutated FPA protein, the elevated levels of FLC detected in fpa-8 mutants were restored to near wild-type levels by expression of the FPA SPOC conserved patch mutant proteins (Fig 5C and 5D). RESULTS 49 53 mRNA chemical We used RT-qPCR to measure the expression of FLC mRNA and found that in each independent transgenic line encoding each mutated FPA protein, the elevated levels of FLC detected in fpa-8 mutants were restored to near wild-type levels by expression of the FPA SPOC conserved patch mutant proteins (Fig 5C and 5D). RESULTS 119 126 mutated protein_state We used RT-qPCR to measure the expression of FLC mRNA and found that in each independent transgenic line encoding each mutated FPA protein, the elevated levels of FLC detected in fpa-8 mutants were restored to near wild-type levels by expression of the FPA SPOC conserved patch mutant proteins (Fig 5C and 5D). RESULTS 127 130 FPA protein We used RT-qPCR to measure the expression of FLC mRNA and found that in each independent transgenic line encoding each mutated FPA protein, the elevated levels of FLC detected in fpa-8 mutants were restored to near wild-type levels by expression of the FPA SPOC conserved patch mutant proteins (Fig 5C and 5D). RESULTS 163 166 FLC gene We used RT-qPCR to measure the expression of FLC mRNA and found that in each independent transgenic line encoding each mutated FPA protein, the elevated levels of FLC detected in fpa-8 mutants were restored to near wild-type levels by expression of the FPA SPOC conserved patch mutant proteins (Fig 5C and 5D). RESULTS 179 184 fpa-8 gene We used RT-qPCR to measure the expression of FLC mRNA and found that in each independent transgenic line encoding each mutated FPA protein, the elevated levels of FLC detected in fpa-8 mutants were restored to near wild-type levels by expression of the FPA SPOC conserved patch mutant proteins (Fig 5C and 5D). RESULTS 185 192 mutants protein_state We used RT-qPCR to measure the expression of FLC mRNA and found that in each independent transgenic line encoding each mutated FPA protein, the elevated levels of FLC detected in fpa-8 mutants were restored to near wild-type levels by expression of the FPA SPOC conserved patch mutant proteins (Fig 5C and 5D). RESULTS 215 224 wild-type protein_state We used RT-qPCR to measure the expression of FLC mRNA and found that in each independent transgenic line encoding each mutated FPA protein, the elevated levels of FLC detected in fpa-8 mutants were restored to near wild-type levels by expression of the FPA SPOC conserved patch mutant proteins (Fig 5C and 5D). RESULTS 253 256 FPA protein We used RT-qPCR to measure the expression of FLC mRNA and found that in each independent transgenic line encoding each mutated FPA protein, the elevated levels of FLC detected in fpa-8 mutants were restored to near wild-type levels by expression of the FPA SPOC conserved patch mutant proteins (Fig 5C and 5D). RESULTS 257 261 SPOC structure_element We used RT-qPCR to measure the expression of FLC mRNA and found that in each independent transgenic line encoding each mutated FPA protein, the elevated levels of FLC detected in fpa-8 mutants were restored to near wild-type levels by expression of the FPA SPOC conserved patch mutant proteins (Fig 5C and 5D). RESULTS 262 271 conserved protein_state We used RT-qPCR to measure the expression of FLC mRNA and found that in each independent transgenic line encoding each mutated FPA protein, the elevated levels of FLC detected in fpa-8 mutants were restored to near wild-type levels by expression of the FPA SPOC conserved patch mutant proteins (Fig 5C and 5D). RESULTS 272 277 patch site We used RT-qPCR to measure the expression of FLC mRNA and found that in each independent transgenic line encoding each mutated FPA protein, the elevated levels of FLC detected in fpa-8 mutants were restored to near wild-type levels by expression of the FPA SPOC conserved patch mutant proteins (Fig 5C and 5D). RESULTS 278 284 mutant protein_state We used RT-qPCR to measure the expression of FLC mRNA and found that in each independent transgenic line encoding each mutated FPA protein, the elevated levels of FLC detected in fpa-8 mutants were restored to near wild-type levels by expression of the FPA SPOC conserved patch mutant proteins (Fig 5C and 5D). RESULTS 11 24 surface patch site Since each surface patch mutation appeared to be insufficient to disrupt FPA functions on its own, we combined both mutations into the same transgene. RESULTS 25 33 mutation experimental_method Since each surface patch mutation appeared to be insufficient to disrupt FPA functions on its own, we combined both mutations into the same transgene. RESULTS 73 76 FPA protein Since each surface patch mutation appeared to be insufficient to disrupt FPA functions on its own, we combined both mutations into the same transgene. RESULTS 33 42 wild-type protein_state We could again confirm that near wild-type levels of FPA protein were expressed from three independent transgenic lines expressing the FPA R477A;Y515A doubly mutated protein in an fpa-8 mutant background (S3 Fig). RESULTS 53 56 FPA protein We could again confirm that near wild-type levels of FPA protein were expressed from three independent transgenic lines expressing the FPA R477A;Y515A doubly mutated protein in an fpa-8 mutant background (S3 Fig). RESULTS 135 150 FPA R477A;Y515A mutant We could again confirm that near wild-type levels of FPA protein were expressed from three independent transgenic lines expressing the FPA R477A;Y515A doubly mutated protein in an fpa-8 mutant background (S3 Fig). RESULTS 151 165 doubly mutated protein_state We could again confirm that near wild-type levels of FPA protein were expressed from three independent transgenic lines expressing the FPA R477A;Y515A doubly mutated protein in an fpa-8 mutant background (S3 Fig). RESULTS 180 185 fpa-8 gene We could again confirm that near wild-type levels of FPA protein were expressed from three independent transgenic lines expressing the FPA R477A;Y515A doubly mutated protein in an fpa-8 mutant background (S3 Fig). RESULTS 186 192 mutant protein_state We could again confirm that near wild-type levels of FPA protein were expressed from three independent transgenic lines expressing the FPA R477A;Y515A doubly mutated protein in an fpa-8 mutant background (S3 Fig). RESULTS 14 29 FPA R477A;Y515A mutant We found that FPA R477A;Y515A protein functioned like wild-type FPA to restore FPA pre-mRNA proximal polyadenylation (Fig 6A) and FLC expression to wild-type levels (Fig 6B). RESULTS 54 63 wild-type protein_state We found that FPA R477A;Y515A protein functioned like wild-type FPA to restore FPA pre-mRNA proximal polyadenylation (Fig 6A) and FLC expression to wild-type levels (Fig 6B). RESULTS 64 67 FPA protein We found that FPA R477A;Y515A protein functioned like wild-type FPA to restore FPA pre-mRNA proximal polyadenylation (Fig 6A) and FLC expression to wild-type levels (Fig 6B). RESULTS 79 82 FPA protein We found that FPA R477A;Y515A protein functioned like wild-type FPA to restore FPA pre-mRNA proximal polyadenylation (Fig 6A) and FLC expression to wild-type levels (Fig 6B). RESULTS 83 91 pre-mRNA chemical We found that FPA R477A;Y515A protein functioned like wild-type FPA to restore FPA pre-mRNA proximal polyadenylation (Fig 6A) and FLC expression to wild-type levels (Fig 6B). RESULTS 130 133 FLC gene We found that FPA R477A;Y515A protein functioned like wild-type FPA to restore FPA pre-mRNA proximal polyadenylation (Fig 6A) and FLC expression to wild-type levels (Fig 6B). RESULTS 148 157 wild-type protein_state We found that FPA R477A;Y515A protein functioned like wild-type FPA to restore FPA pre-mRNA proximal polyadenylation (Fig 6A) and FLC expression to wild-type levels (Fig 6B). RESULTS 17 20 FPA protein Impact of double FPA SPOC domain mutations on alternative polyadenylation of FPA pre-mRNA and FLC expression. FIG 21 25 SPOC structure_element Impact of double FPA SPOC domain mutations on alternative polyadenylation of FPA pre-mRNA and FLC expression. FIG 33 42 mutations experimental_method Impact of double FPA SPOC domain mutations on alternative polyadenylation of FPA pre-mRNA and FLC expression. FIG 77 80 FPA protein Impact of double FPA SPOC domain mutations on alternative polyadenylation of FPA pre-mRNA and FLC expression. FIG 81 89 pre-mRNA chemical Impact of double FPA SPOC domain mutations on alternative polyadenylation of FPA pre-mRNA and FLC expression. FIG 94 97 FLC gene Impact of double FPA SPOC domain mutations on alternative polyadenylation of FPA pre-mRNA and FLC expression. FIG 4 16 RNA gel blot experimental_method (A) RNA gel blot analysis of WT A. thaliana accession Columbia (Col-0) plants fpa-8 and fpa-8 mutants expressing FPA::FPA R477A;Y515A using poly(A)+ purified mRNAs. FIG 29 31 WT protein_state (A) RNA gel blot analysis of WT A. thaliana accession Columbia (Col-0) plants fpa-8 and fpa-8 mutants expressing FPA::FPA R477A;Y515A using poly(A)+ purified mRNAs. FIG 32 43 A. thaliana species (A) RNA gel blot analysis of WT A. thaliana accession Columbia (Col-0) plants fpa-8 and fpa-8 mutants expressing FPA::FPA R477A;Y515A using poly(A)+ purified mRNAs. FIG 71 77 plants taxonomy_domain (A) RNA gel blot analysis of WT A. thaliana accession Columbia (Col-0) plants fpa-8 and fpa-8 mutants expressing FPA::FPA R477A;Y515A using poly(A)+ purified mRNAs. FIG 78 83 fpa-8 gene (A) RNA gel blot analysis of WT A. thaliana accession Columbia (Col-0) plants fpa-8 and fpa-8 mutants expressing FPA::FPA R477A;Y515A using poly(A)+ purified mRNAs. FIG 88 93 fpa-8 gene (A) RNA gel blot analysis of WT A. thaliana accession Columbia (Col-0) plants fpa-8 and fpa-8 mutants expressing FPA::FPA R477A;Y515A using poly(A)+ purified mRNAs. FIG 94 101 mutants protein_state (A) RNA gel blot analysis of WT A. thaliana accession Columbia (Col-0) plants fpa-8 and fpa-8 mutants expressing FPA::FPA R477A;Y515A using poly(A)+ purified mRNAs. FIG 113 116 FPA protein (A) RNA gel blot analysis of WT A. thaliana accession Columbia (Col-0) plants fpa-8 and fpa-8 mutants expressing FPA::FPA R477A;Y515A using poly(A)+ purified mRNAs. FIG 118 133 FPA R477A;Y515A mutant (A) RNA gel blot analysis of WT A. thaliana accession Columbia (Col-0) plants fpa-8 and fpa-8 mutants expressing FPA::FPA R477A;Y515A using poly(A)+ purified mRNAs. FIG 158 163 mRNAs chemical (A) RNA gel blot analysis of WT A. thaliana accession Columbia (Col-0) plants fpa-8 and fpa-8 mutants expressing FPA::FPA R477A;Y515A using poly(A)+ purified mRNAs. FIG 65 68 FPA protein Black arrows indicate the proximally and distally polyadenylated FPA mRNAs. FIG 69 74 mRNAs chemical Black arrows indicate the proximally and distally polyadenylated FPA mRNAs. FIG 0 7 qRT-PCR experimental_method qRT-PCR analysis was performed with total RNA purified from Col-0, fpa-8, and FPA::FPA R477A;Y515A plants. FIG 42 45 RNA chemical qRT-PCR analysis was performed with total RNA purified from Col-0, fpa-8, and FPA::FPA R477A;Y515A plants. FIG 67 72 fpa-8 gene qRT-PCR analysis was performed with total RNA purified from Col-0, fpa-8, and FPA::FPA R477A;Y515A plants. FIG 78 81 FPA protein qRT-PCR analysis was performed with total RNA purified from Col-0, fpa-8, and FPA::FPA R477A;Y515A plants. FIG 83 98 FPA R477A;Y515A mutant qRT-PCR analysis was performed with total RNA purified from Col-0, fpa-8, and FPA::FPA R477A;Y515A plants. FIG 99 105 plants taxonomy_domain qRT-PCR analysis was performed with total RNA purified from Col-0, fpa-8, and FPA::FPA R477A;Y515A plants. FIG 46 50 SPOC structure_element Together our findings suggest that either the SPOC domain is not required for the role of FPA in regulating RNA 3′-end formation, or that this combination of mutations is not sufficient to critically disrupt the function of the FPA SPOC domain. RESULTS 90 93 FPA protein Together our findings suggest that either the SPOC domain is not required for the role of FPA in regulating RNA 3′-end formation, or that this combination of mutations is not sufficient to critically disrupt the function of the FPA SPOC domain. RESULTS 108 111 RNA chemical Together our findings suggest that either the SPOC domain is not required for the role of FPA in regulating RNA 3′-end formation, or that this combination of mutations is not sufficient to critically disrupt the function of the FPA SPOC domain. RESULTS 158 167 mutations experimental_method Together our findings suggest that either the SPOC domain is not required for the role of FPA in regulating RNA 3′-end formation, or that this combination of mutations is not sufficient to critically disrupt the function of the FPA SPOC domain. RESULTS 228 231 FPA protein Together our findings suggest that either the SPOC domain is not required for the role of FPA in regulating RNA 3′-end formation, or that this combination of mutations is not sufficient to critically disrupt the function of the FPA SPOC domain. RESULTS 232 236 SPOC structure_element Together our findings suggest that either the SPOC domain is not required for the role of FPA in regulating RNA 3′-end formation, or that this combination of mutations is not sufficient to critically disrupt the function of the FPA SPOC domain. RESULTS 24 33 mutations experimental_method Since the corresponding mutations in the SHARP SPOC domain do disrupt its recognition of unphosphorylated SMRT peptides, these observations may reinforce the idea that the features and functions of the FPA SPOC domain differ from those of the only other well-characterized SPOC domain. RESULTS 41 46 SHARP protein Since the corresponding mutations in the SHARP SPOC domain do disrupt its recognition of unphosphorylated SMRT peptides, these observations may reinforce the idea that the features and functions of the FPA SPOC domain differ from those of the only other well-characterized SPOC domain. RESULTS 47 51 SPOC structure_element Since the corresponding mutations in the SHARP SPOC domain do disrupt its recognition of unphosphorylated SMRT peptides, these observations may reinforce the idea that the features and functions of the FPA SPOC domain differ from those of the only other well-characterized SPOC domain. RESULTS 89 105 unphosphorylated protein_state Since the corresponding mutations in the SHARP SPOC domain do disrupt its recognition of unphosphorylated SMRT peptides, these observations may reinforce the idea that the features and functions of the FPA SPOC domain differ from those of the only other well-characterized SPOC domain. RESULTS 106 110 SMRT protein Since the corresponding mutations in the SHARP SPOC domain do disrupt its recognition of unphosphorylated SMRT peptides, these observations may reinforce the idea that the features and functions of the FPA SPOC domain differ from those of the only other well-characterized SPOC domain. RESULTS 111 119 peptides chemical Since the corresponding mutations in the SHARP SPOC domain do disrupt its recognition of unphosphorylated SMRT peptides, these observations may reinforce the idea that the features and functions of the FPA SPOC domain differ from those of the only other well-characterized SPOC domain. RESULTS 202 205 FPA protein Since the corresponding mutations in the SHARP SPOC domain do disrupt its recognition of unphosphorylated SMRT peptides, these observations may reinforce the idea that the features and functions of the FPA SPOC domain differ from those of the only other well-characterized SPOC domain. RESULTS 206 210 SPOC structure_element Since the corresponding mutations in the SHARP SPOC domain do disrupt its recognition of unphosphorylated SMRT peptides, these observations may reinforce the idea that the features and functions of the FPA SPOC domain differ from those of the only other well-characterized SPOC domain. RESULTS 273 277 SPOC structure_element Since the corresponding mutations in the SHARP SPOC domain do disrupt its recognition of unphosphorylated SMRT peptides, these observations may reinforce the idea that the features and functions of the FPA SPOC domain differ from those of the only other well-characterized SPOC domain. RESULTS