anno_start anno_end anno_text entity_type sentence section 26 31 human species Structure and function of human Naa60 (NatF), a Golgi-localized bi-functional acetyltransferase TITLE 32 37 Naa60 protein Structure and function of human Naa60 (NatF), a Golgi-localized bi-functional acetyltransferase TITLE 39 43 NatF complex_assembly Structure and function of human Naa60 (NatF), a Golgi-localized bi-functional acetyltransferase TITLE 78 95 acetyltransferase protein_type Structure and function of human Naa60 (NatF), a Golgi-localized bi-functional acetyltransferase TITLE 0 22 N-terminal acetylation ptm N-terminal acetylation (Nt-acetylation), carried out by N-terminal acetyltransferases (NATs), is a conserved and primary modification of nascent peptide chains. ABSTRACT 24 38 Nt-acetylation ptm N-terminal acetylation (Nt-acetylation), carried out by N-terminal acetyltransferases (NATs), is a conserved and primary modification of nascent peptide chains. ABSTRACT 56 85 N-terminal acetyltransferases protein_type N-terminal acetylation (Nt-acetylation), carried out by N-terminal acetyltransferases (NATs), is a conserved and primary modification of nascent peptide chains. ABSTRACT 87 91 NATs protein_type N-terminal acetylation (Nt-acetylation), carried out by N-terminal acetyltransferases (NATs), is a conserved and primary modification of nascent peptide chains. ABSTRACT 145 152 peptide chemical N-terminal acetylation (Nt-acetylation), carried out by N-terminal acetyltransferases (NATs), is a conserved and primary modification of nascent peptide chains. ABSTRACT 0 5 Naa60 protein Naa60 (also named NatF) is a recently identified NAT found only in multicellular eukaryotes. ABSTRACT 18 22 NatF complex_assembly Naa60 (also named NatF) is a recently identified NAT found only in multicellular eukaryotes. ABSTRACT 49 52 NAT protein_type Naa60 (also named NatF) is a recently identified NAT found only in multicellular eukaryotes. ABSTRACT 67 91 multicellular eukaryotes taxonomy_domain Naa60 (also named NatF) is a recently identified NAT found only in multicellular eukaryotes. ABSTRACT 80 94 Nt-acetylation ptm This protein was shown to locate on the Golgi apparatus and mainly catalyze the Nt-acetylation of transmembrane proteins, and it also harbors lysine Nε-acetyltransferase (KAT) activity to catalyze the acetylation of lysine ε-amine. ABSTRACT 142 169 lysine Nε-acetyltransferase protein_type This protein was shown to locate on the Golgi apparatus and mainly catalyze the Nt-acetylation of transmembrane proteins, and it also harbors lysine Nε-acetyltransferase (KAT) activity to catalyze the acetylation of lysine ε-amine. ABSTRACT 171 174 KAT protein_type This protein was shown to locate on the Golgi apparatus and mainly catalyze the Nt-acetylation of transmembrane proteins, and it also harbors lysine Nε-acetyltransferase (KAT) activity to catalyze the acetylation of lysine ε-amine. ABSTRACT 201 212 acetylation ptm This protein was shown to locate on the Golgi apparatus and mainly catalyze the Nt-acetylation of transmembrane proteins, and it also harbors lysine Nε-acetyltransferase (KAT) activity to catalyze the acetylation of lysine ε-amine. ABSTRACT 216 222 lysine residue_name This protein was shown to locate on the Golgi apparatus and mainly catalyze the Nt-acetylation of transmembrane proteins, and it also harbors lysine Nε-acetyltransferase (KAT) activity to catalyze the acetylation of lysine ε-amine. ABSTRACT 20 38 crystal structures evidence Here, we report the crystal structures of human Naa60 (hNaa60) in complex with Acetyl-Coenzyme A (Ac-CoA) or Coenzyme A (CoA). ABSTRACT 42 47 human species Here, we report the crystal structures of human Naa60 (hNaa60) in complex with Acetyl-Coenzyme A (Ac-CoA) or Coenzyme A (CoA). ABSTRACT 48 53 Naa60 protein Here, we report the crystal structures of human Naa60 (hNaa60) in complex with Acetyl-Coenzyme A (Ac-CoA) or Coenzyme A (CoA). ABSTRACT 55 61 hNaa60 protein Here, we report the crystal structures of human Naa60 (hNaa60) in complex with Acetyl-Coenzyme A (Ac-CoA) or Coenzyme A (CoA). ABSTRACT 63 78 in complex with protein_state Here, we report the crystal structures of human Naa60 (hNaa60) in complex with Acetyl-Coenzyme A (Ac-CoA) or Coenzyme A (CoA). ABSTRACT 79 96 Acetyl-Coenzyme A chemical Here, we report the crystal structures of human Naa60 (hNaa60) in complex with Acetyl-Coenzyme A (Ac-CoA) or Coenzyme A (CoA). ABSTRACT 98 104 Ac-CoA chemical Here, we report the crystal structures of human Naa60 (hNaa60) in complex with Acetyl-Coenzyme A (Ac-CoA) or Coenzyme A (CoA). ABSTRACT 109 119 Coenzyme A chemical Here, we report the crystal structures of human Naa60 (hNaa60) in complex with Acetyl-Coenzyme A (Ac-CoA) or Coenzyme A (CoA). ABSTRACT 121 124 CoA chemical Here, we report the crystal structures of human Naa60 (hNaa60) in complex with Acetyl-Coenzyme A (Ac-CoA) or Coenzyme A (CoA). ABSTRACT 4 10 hNaa60 protein The hNaa60 protein contains an amphipathic helix following its GNAT domain that may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60, and the β7-β8 hairpin adopted different conformations in the hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) crystal structures. ABSTRACT 31 48 amphipathic helix structure_element The hNaa60 protein contains an amphipathic helix following its GNAT domain that may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60, and the β7-β8 hairpin adopted different conformations in the hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) crystal structures. ABSTRACT 63 74 GNAT domain structure_element The hNaa60 protein contains an amphipathic helix following its GNAT domain that may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60, and the β7-β8 hairpin adopted different conformations in the hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) crystal structures. ABSTRACT 120 126 hNaa60 protein The hNaa60 protein contains an amphipathic helix following its GNAT domain that may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60, and the β7-β8 hairpin adopted different conformations in the hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) crystal structures. ABSTRACT 136 149 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element The hNaa60 protein contains an amphipathic helix following its GNAT domain that may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60, and the β7-β8 hairpin adopted different conformations in the hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) crystal structures. ABSTRACT 189 195 hNaa60 protein The hNaa60 protein contains an amphipathic helix following its GNAT domain that may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60, and the β7-β8 hairpin adopted different conformations in the hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) crystal structures. ABSTRACT 196 201 1-242 residue_range The hNaa60 protein contains an amphipathic helix following its GNAT domain that may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60, and the β7-β8 hairpin adopted different conformations in the hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) crystal structures. ABSTRACT 207 220 hNaa60(1-199) mutant The hNaa60 protein contains an amphipathic helix following its GNAT domain that may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60, and the β7-β8 hairpin adopted different conformations in the hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) crystal structures. ABSTRACT 221 239 crystal structures evidence The hNaa60 protein contains an amphipathic helix following its GNAT domain that may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60, and the β7-β8 hairpin adopted different conformations in the hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) crystal structures. ABSTRACT 44 50 Phe 34 residue_name_number Remarkably, we found that the side-chain of Phe 34 can influence the position of the coenzyme, indicating a new regulatory mechanism involving enzyme, co-factor and substrates interactions. ABSTRACT 85 93 coenzyme chemical Remarkably, we found that the side-chain of Phe 34 can influence the position of the coenzyme, indicating a new regulatory mechanism involving enzyme, co-factor and substrates interactions. ABSTRACT 10 55 structural comparison and biochemical studies experimental_method Moreover, structural comparison and biochemical studies indicated that Tyr 97 and His 138 are key residues for catalytic reaction and that a non-conserved β3-β4 long loop participates in the regulation of hNaa60 activity. ABSTRACT 71 77 Tyr 97 residue_name_number Moreover, structural comparison and biochemical studies indicated that Tyr 97 and His 138 are key residues for catalytic reaction and that a non-conserved β3-β4 long loop participates in the regulation of hNaa60 activity. ABSTRACT 82 89 His 138 residue_name_number Moreover, structural comparison and biochemical studies indicated that Tyr 97 and His 138 are key residues for catalytic reaction and that a non-conserved β3-β4 long loop participates in the regulation of hNaa60 activity. ABSTRACT 141 154 non-conserved protein_state Moreover, structural comparison and biochemical studies indicated that Tyr 97 and His 138 are key residues for catalytic reaction and that a non-conserved β3-β4 long loop participates in the regulation of hNaa60 activity. ABSTRACT 155 170 β3-β4 long loop structure_element Moreover, structural comparison and biochemical studies indicated that Tyr 97 and His 138 are key residues for catalytic reaction and that a non-conserved β3-β4 long loop participates in the regulation of hNaa60 activity. ABSTRACT 205 211 hNaa60 protein Moreover, structural comparison and biochemical studies indicated that Tyr 97 and His 138 are key residues for catalytic reaction and that a non-conserved β3-β4 long loop participates in the regulation of hNaa60 activity. ABSTRACT 0 11 Acetylation ptm Acetylation is one of the most ubiquitous modifications that plays a vital role in many biological processes, such as transcriptional regulation, protein-protein interaction, enzyme activity, protein stability, antibiotic resistance, biological rhythm and so on. INTRO 8 19 acetylation ptm Protein acetylation can be grouped into lysine Nε-acetylation and peptide N-terminal acetylation (Nt-acetylation). INTRO 40 61 lysine Nε-acetylation ptm Protein acetylation can be grouped into lysine Nε-acetylation and peptide N-terminal acetylation (Nt-acetylation). INTRO 66 73 peptide chemical Protein acetylation can be grouped into lysine Nε-acetylation and peptide N-terminal acetylation (Nt-acetylation). INTRO 74 96 N-terminal acetylation ptm Protein acetylation can be grouped into lysine Nε-acetylation and peptide N-terminal acetylation (Nt-acetylation). INTRO 98 112 Nt-acetylation ptm Protein acetylation can be grouped into lysine Nε-acetylation and peptide N-terminal acetylation (Nt-acetylation). INTRO 11 25 Nε-acetylation ptm Generally, Nε-acetylation refers to the transfer of an acetyl group from an acetyl coenzyme A (Ac-CoA) to the ε-amino group of lysine. INTRO 55 61 acetyl chemical Generally, Nε-acetylation refers to the transfer of an acetyl group from an acetyl coenzyme A (Ac-CoA) to the ε-amino group of lysine. INTRO 76 93 acetyl coenzyme A chemical Generally, Nε-acetylation refers to the transfer of an acetyl group from an acetyl coenzyme A (Ac-CoA) to the ε-amino group of lysine. INTRO 95 101 Ac-CoA chemical Generally, Nε-acetylation refers to the transfer of an acetyl group from an acetyl coenzyme A (Ac-CoA) to the ε-amino group of lysine. INTRO 127 133 lysine residue_name Generally, Nε-acetylation refers to the transfer of an acetyl group from an acetyl coenzyme A (Ac-CoA) to the ε-amino group of lysine. INTRO 42 67 lysine acetyltransferases protein_type This kind of modification is catalyzed by lysine acetyltransferases (KATs), some of which are named histone acetyltransferases (HATs) because early studies focused mostly on the post-transcriptional acetylation of histones. INTRO 69 73 KATs protein_type This kind of modification is catalyzed by lysine acetyltransferases (KATs), some of which are named histone acetyltransferases (HATs) because early studies focused mostly on the post-transcriptional acetylation of histones. INTRO 100 126 histone acetyltransferases protein_type This kind of modification is catalyzed by lysine acetyltransferases (KATs), some of which are named histone acetyltransferases (HATs) because early studies focused mostly on the post-transcriptional acetylation of histones. INTRO 128 132 HATs protein_type This kind of modification is catalyzed by lysine acetyltransferases (KATs), some of which are named histone acetyltransferases (HATs) because early studies focused mostly on the post-transcriptional acetylation of histones. INTRO 199 210 acetylation ptm This kind of modification is catalyzed by lysine acetyltransferases (KATs), some of which are named histone acetyltransferases (HATs) because early studies focused mostly on the post-transcriptional acetylation of histones. INTRO 214 222 histones protein_type This kind of modification is catalyzed by lysine acetyltransferases (KATs), some of which are named histone acetyltransferases (HATs) because early studies focused mostly on the post-transcriptional acetylation of histones. INTRO 61 75 Nε-acetylation ptm Despite the prominent accomplishments in the field regarding Nε-acetylation by KATs for over 50 years, the significance of the more evolutionarily conserved Nt-acetylation is still inconclusive. INTRO 79 83 KATs protein_type Despite the prominent accomplishments in the field regarding Nε-acetylation by KATs for over 50 years, the significance of the more evolutionarily conserved Nt-acetylation is still inconclusive. INTRO 157 171 Nt-acetylation ptm Despite the prominent accomplishments in the field regarding Nε-acetylation by KATs for over 50 years, the significance of the more evolutionarily conserved Nt-acetylation is still inconclusive. INTRO 0 14 Nt-acetylation ptm Nt-acetylation is an abundant and evolutionarily conserved modification occurring in bacteria, archaea and eukaryotes. INTRO 85 93 bacteria taxonomy_domain Nt-acetylation is an abundant and evolutionarily conserved modification occurring in bacteria, archaea and eukaryotes. INTRO 95 102 archaea taxonomy_domain Nt-acetylation is an abundant and evolutionarily conserved modification occurring in bacteria, archaea and eukaryotes. INTRO 107 117 eukaryotes taxonomy_domain Nt-acetylation is an abundant and evolutionarily conserved modification occurring in bacteria, archaea and eukaryotes. INTRO 45 50 human species It is estimated that about 80–90% of soluble human proteins and 50–70% of yeast proteins are subjected to Nt-acetylation, where an acetyl moiety is transferred from Ac-CoA to the α-amino group of the first residue. INTRO 74 79 yeast taxonomy_domain It is estimated that about 80–90% of soluble human proteins and 50–70% of yeast proteins are subjected to Nt-acetylation, where an acetyl moiety is transferred from Ac-CoA to the α-amino group of the first residue. INTRO 106 120 Nt-acetylation ptm It is estimated that about 80–90% of soluble human proteins and 50–70% of yeast proteins are subjected to Nt-acetylation, where an acetyl moiety is transferred from Ac-CoA to the α-amino group of the first residue. INTRO 131 137 acetyl chemical It is estimated that about 80–90% of soluble human proteins and 50–70% of yeast proteins are subjected to Nt-acetylation, where an acetyl moiety is transferred from Ac-CoA to the α-amino group of the first residue. INTRO 165 171 Ac-CoA chemical It is estimated that about 80–90% of soluble human proteins and 50–70% of yeast proteins are subjected to Nt-acetylation, where an acetyl moiety is transferred from Ac-CoA to the α-amino group of the first residue. INTRO 34 48 Nt-acetylation ptm Recently Nt-acetylome expands the Nt-acetylation to transmembrane proteins. INTRO 7 21 Nε-acetylation ptm Unlike Nε-acetylation that can be eliminated by deacetylases, Nt-acetylation is considered irreversible since no corresponding deacetylase is found to date. INTRO 48 60 deacetylases protein_type Unlike Nε-acetylation that can be eliminated by deacetylases, Nt-acetylation is considered irreversible since no corresponding deacetylase is found to date. INTRO 62 76 Nt-acetylation ptm Unlike Nε-acetylation that can be eliminated by deacetylases, Nt-acetylation is considered irreversible since no corresponding deacetylase is found to date. INTRO 91 103 irreversible protein_state Unlike Nε-acetylation that can be eliminated by deacetylases, Nt-acetylation is considered irreversible since no corresponding deacetylase is found to date. INTRO 127 138 deacetylase protein_type Unlike Nε-acetylation that can be eliminated by deacetylases, Nt-acetylation is considered irreversible since no corresponding deacetylase is found to date. INTRO 9 23 Nt-acetylation ptm Although Nt-acetylation has been regarded as a co-translational modification traditionally, there is evidence that post-translational Nt-acetylation exists. INTRO 134 148 Nt-acetylation ptm Although Nt-acetylation has been regarded as a co-translational modification traditionally, there is evidence that post-translational Nt-acetylation exists. INTRO 110 124 Nt-acetylation ptm During the past decades, a large number of Nt-acetylome researches have shed light on the functional roles of Nt-acetylation, including protein degradation, subcellular localization, protein-protein interaction, protein-membrane interaction, plant development, stress-response and protein stability. INTRO 242 247 plant taxonomy_domain During the past decades, a large number of Nt-acetylome researches have shed light on the functional roles of Nt-acetylation, including protein degradation, subcellular localization, protein-protein interaction, protein-membrane interaction, plant development, stress-response and protein stability. INTRO 4 18 Nt-acetylation ptm The Nt-acetylation is carried out by N-terminal acetyltransferases (NATs) that belong to the GNAT superfamily. INTRO 37 66 N-terminal acetyltransferases protein_type The Nt-acetylation is carried out by N-terminal acetyltransferases (NATs) that belong to the GNAT superfamily. INTRO 68 72 NATs protein_type The Nt-acetylation is carried out by N-terminal acetyltransferases (NATs) that belong to the GNAT superfamily. INTRO 93 109 GNAT superfamily protein_type The Nt-acetylation is carried out by N-terminal acetyltransferases (NATs) that belong to the GNAT superfamily. INTRO 13 17 NATs protein_type To date, six NATs (NatA/B/C/D/E/F) have been identified in eukaryotes. INTRO 19 23 NatA complex_assembly To date, six NATs (NatA/B/C/D/E/F) have been identified in eukaryotes. INTRO 24 25 B complex_assembly To date, six NATs (NatA/B/C/D/E/F) have been identified in eukaryotes. INTRO 26 27 C complex_assembly To date, six NATs (NatA/B/C/D/E/F) have been identified in eukaryotes. INTRO 28 29 D complex_assembly To date, six NATs (NatA/B/C/D/E/F) have been identified in eukaryotes. INTRO 30 31 E complex_assembly To date, six NATs (NatA/B/C/D/E/F) have been identified in eukaryotes. INTRO 32 33 F complex_assembly To date, six NATs (NatA/B/C/D/E/F) have been identified in eukaryotes. INTRO 59 69 eukaryotes taxonomy_domain To date, six NATs (NatA/B/C/D/E/F) have been identified in eukaryotes. INTRO 20 34 Nt-acetylation ptm About 40 percent of Nt-acetylation of soluble proteins in cells is catalyzed by NatA complex which is composed of the catalytic subunit Naa10p and the auxiliary subunit Naa15p. INTRO 80 84 NatA complex_assembly About 40 percent of Nt-acetylation of soluble proteins in cells is catalyzed by NatA complex which is composed of the catalytic subunit Naa10p and the auxiliary subunit Naa15p. INTRO 136 142 Naa10p protein About 40 percent of Nt-acetylation of soluble proteins in cells is catalyzed by NatA complex which is composed of the catalytic subunit Naa10p and the auxiliary subunit Naa15p. INTRO 169 175 Naa15p protein About 40 percent of Nt-acetylation of soluble proteins in cells is catalyzed by NatA complex which is composed of the catalytic subunit Naa10p and the auxiliary subunit Naa15p. INTRO 0 4 NatE complex_assembly NatE was found to physically interact with the NatA complex without any observation of impact on NatA-activity. INTRO 47 51 NatA complex_assembly NatE was found to physically interact with the NatA complex without any observation of impact on NatA-activity. INTRO 97 101 NatA complex_assembly NatE was found to physically interact with the NatA complex without any observation of impact on NatA-activity. INTRO 34 38 NATs protein_type Two other multimeric complexes of NATs are NatB and NatC which contain the catalytic subunits Naa20 and Naa30 and the auxiliary subunits Naa25 and Naa35/Naa38, respectively. INTRO 43 47 NatB complex_assembly Two other multimeric complexes of NATs are NatB and NatC which contain the catalytic subunits Naa20 and Naa30 and the auxiliary subunits Naa25 and Naa35/Naa38, respectively. INTRO 52 56 NatC complex_assembly Two other multimeric complexes of NATs are NatB and NatC which contain the catalytic subunits Naa20 and Naa30 and the auxiliary subunits Naa25 and Naa35/Naa38, respectively. INTRO 94 99 Naa20 protein Two other multimeric complexes of NATs are NatB and NatC which contain the catalytic subunits Naa20 and Naa30 and the auxiliary subunits Naa25 and Naa35/Naa38, respectively. INTRO 104 109 Naa30 protein Two other multimeric complexes of NATs are NatB and NatC which contain the catalytic subunits Naa20 and Naa30 and the auxiliary subunits Naa25 and Naa35/Naa38, respectively. INTRO 137 142 Naa25 protein Two other multimeric complexes of NATs are NatB and NatC which contain the catalytic subunits Naa20 and Naa30 and the auxiliary subunits Naa25 and Naa35/Naa38, respectively. INTRO 147 152 Naa35 protein Two other multimeric complexes of NATs are NatB and NatC which contain the catalytic subunits Naa20 and Naa30 and the auxiliary subunits Naa25 and Naa35/Naa38, respectively. INTRO 153 158 Naa38 protein Two other multimeric complexes of NATs are NatB and NatC which contain the catalytic subunits Naa20 and Naa30 and the auxiliary subunits Naa25 and Naa35/Naa38, respectively. INTRO 41 46 Naa40 protein Furthermore, only the catalytic subunits Naa40 and Naa60 were found for NatD and NatF, respectively. INTRO 51 56 Naa60 protein Furthermore, only the catalytic subunits Naa40 and Naa60 were found for NatD and NatF, respectively. INTRO 72 76 NatD complex_assembly Furthermore, only the catalytic subunits Naa40 and Naa60 were found for NatD and NatF, respectively. INTRO 81 85 NatF complex_assembly Furthermore, only the catalytic subunits Naa40 and Naa60 were found for NatD and NatF, respectively. INTRO 8 22 Nt-acetylation ptm Besides Nt-acetylation, accumulating reports have proposed Nε-acetylation carried out by NATs. INTRO 59 73 Nε-acetylation ptm Besides Nt-acetylation, accumulating reports have proposed Nε-acetylation carried out by NATs. INTRO 89 93 NATs protein_type Besides Nt-acetylation, accumulating reports have proposed Nε-acetylation carried out by NATs. INTRO 53 67 Nt-acetylation ptm There is an evolutionary increasing in the degree of Nt-acetylation between yeast and human which could partly be explained by the contribution of NatF. As the first N-terminal acetyltransferase discovered on an organelle, NatF, encoded by NAA60 and also named as Histone acetyltransferase type B protein 4 (HAT4), Naa60 or N-acetyltransferase 15 (NAT15), is the youngest member of the NAT family. INTRO 76 81 yeast taxonomy_domain There is an evolutionary increasing in the degree of Nt-acetylation between yeast and human which could partly be explained by the contribution of NatF. As the first N-terminal acetyltransferase discovered on an organelle, NatF, encoded by NAA60 and also named as Histone acetyltransferase type B protein 4 (HAT4), Naa60 or N-acetyltransferase 15 (NAT15), is the youngest member of the NAT family. INTRO 86 91 human species There is an evolutionary increasing in the degree of Nt-acetylation between yeast and human which could partly be explained by the contribution of NatF. As the first N-terminal acetyltransferase discovered on an organelle, NatF, encoded by NAA60 and also named as Histone acetyltransferase type B protein 4 (HAT4), Naa60 or N-acetyltransferase 15 (NAT15), is the youngest member of the NAT family. INTRO 147 151 NatF complex_assembly There is an evolutionary increasing in the degree of Nt-acetylation between yeast and human which could partly be explained by the contribution of NatF. As the first N-terminal acetyltransferase discovered on an organelle, NatF, encoded by NAA60 and also named as Histone acetyltransferase type B protein 4 (HAT4), Naa60 or N-acetyltransferase 15 (NAT15), is the youngest member of the NAT family. INTRO 166 194 N-terminal acetyltransferase protein_type There is an evolutionary increasing in the degree of Nt-acetylation between yeast and human which could partly be explained by the contribution of NatF. As the first N-terminal acetyltransferase discovered on an organelle, NatF, encoded by NAA60 and also named as Histone acetyltransferase type B protein 4 (HAT4), Naa60 or N-acetyltransferase 15 (NAT15), is the youngest member of the NAT family. INTRO 223 227 NatF complex_assembly There is an evolutionary increasing in the degree of Nt-acetylation between yeast and human which could partly be explained by the contribution of NatF. As the first N-terminal acetyltransferase discovered on an organelle, NatF, encoded by NAA60 and also named as Histone acetyltransferase type B protein 4 (HAT4), Naa60 or N-acetyltransferase 15 (NAT15), is the youngest member of the NAT family. INTRO 240 245 NAA60 protein There is an evolutionary increasing in the degree of Nt-acetylation between yeast and human which could partly be explained by the contribution of NatF. As the first N-terminal acetyltransferase discovered on an organelle, NatF, encoded by NAA60 and also named as Histone acetyltransferase type B protein 4 (HAT4), Naa60 or N-acetyltransferase 15 (NAT15), is the youngest member of the NAT family. INTRO 264 306 Histone acetyltransferase type B protein 4 protein There is an evolutionary increasing in the degree of Nt-acetylation between yeast and human which could partly be explained by the contribution of NatF. As the first N-terminal acetyltransferase discovered on an organelle, NatF, encoded by NAA60 and also named as Histone acetyltransferase type B protein 4 (HAT4), Naa60 or N-acetyltransferase 15 (NAT15), is the youngest member of the NAT family. INTRO 308 312 HAT4 protein There is an evolutionary increasing in the degree of Nt-acetylation between yeast and human which could partly be explained by the contribution of NatF. As the first N-terminal acetyltransferase discovered on an organelle, NatF, encoded by NAA60 and also named as Histone acetyltransferase type B protein 4 (HAT4), Naa60 or N-acetyltransferase 15 (NAT15), is the youngest member of the NAT family. INTRO 315 320 Naa60 protein There is an evolutionary increasing in the degree of Nt-acetylation between yeast and human which could partly be explained by the contribution of NatF. As the first N-terminal acetyltransferase discovered on an organelle, NatF, encoded by NAA60 and also named as Histone acetyltransferase type B protein 4 (HAT4), Naa60 or N-acetyltransferase 15 (NAT15), is the youngest member of the NAT family. INTRO 324 346 N-acetyltransferase 15 protein There is an evolutionary increasing in the degree of Nt-acetylation between yeast and human which could partly be explained by the contribution of NatF. As the first N-terminal acetyltransferase discovered on an organelle, NatF, encoded by NAA60 and also named as Histone acetyltransferase type B protein 4 (HAT4), Naa60 or N-acetyltransferase 15 (NAT15), is the youngest member of the NAT family. INTRO 348 353 NAT15 protein There is an evolutionary increasing in the degree of Nt-acetylation between yeast and human which could partly be explained by the contribution of NatF. As the first N-terminal acetyltransferase discovered on an organelle, NatF, encoded by NAA60 and also named as Histone acetyltransferase type B protein 4 (HAT4), Naa60 or N-acetyltransferase 15 (NAT15), is the youngest member of the NAT family. INTRO 386 389 NAT protein_type There is an evolutionary increasing in the degree of Nt-acetylation between yeast and human which could partly be explained by the contribution of NatF. As the first N-terminal acetyltransferase discovered on an organelle, NatF, encoded by NAA60 and also named as Histone acetyltransferase type B protein 4 (HAT4), Naa60 or N-acetyltransferase 15 (NAT15), is the youngest member of the NAT family. INTRO 13 17 NATs protein_type Unlike other NATs that are highly conserved among lower and higher eukaryotes, NatF only exists in higher eukaryotes. INTRO 27 43 highly conserved protein_state Unlike other NATs that are highly conserved among lower and higher eukaryotes, NatF only exists in higher eukaryotes. INTRO 50 55 lower taxonomy_domain Unlike other NATs that are highly conserved among lower and higher eukaryotes, NatF only exists in higher eukaryotes. INTRO 60 77 higher eukaryotes taxonomy_domain Unlike other NATs that are highly conserved among lower and higher eukaryotes, NatF only exists in higher eukaryotes. INTRO 79 83 NatF complex_assembly Unlike other NATs that are highly conserved among lower and higher eukaryotes, NatF only exists in higher eukaryotes. INTRO 99 116 higher eukaryotes taxonomy_domain Unlike other NATs that are highly conserved among lower and higher eukaryotes, NatF only exists in higher eukaryotes. INTRO 37 41 NatF complex_assembly Subsequent researches indicated that NatF displays its catalytic ability with both Nt-acetylation and lysine Nε-acetylation. INTRO 83 97 Nt-acetylation ptm Subsequent researches indicated that NatF displays its catalytic ability with both Nt-acetylation and lysine Nε-acetylation. INTRO 102 123 lysine Nε-acetylation ptm Subsequent researches indicated that NatF displays its catalytic ability with both Nt-acetylation and lysine Nε-acetylation. INTRO 6 34 N-terminal acetyltransferase protein_type As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO 36 40 NatF complex_assembly As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO 67 78 acetylation ptm As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO 187 195 Met-Lys- structure_element As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO 197 205 Met-Val- structure_element As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO 207 215 Met-Ala- structure_element As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO 220 228 Met-Met- structure_element As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO 293 297 NatC complex_assembly As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO 302 306 NatE complex_assembly As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO 327 331 NatF complex_assembly As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO 342 366 lysine acetyltransferase protein_type As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO 390 408 lysine acetylation ptm As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO 417 424 histone protein_type As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO 425 427 H4 protein_type As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO 439 441 H4 protein_type As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO 441 444 K20 residue_name_number As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO 446 448 H4 protein_type As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO 448 451 K79 residue_name_number As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO 456 458 H4 protein_type As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO 458 461 K91 residue_name_number As an N-terminal acetyltransferase, NatF can specifically catalyze acetylation of the N-terminal α-amine of most transmembrane proteins and has substrate preference towards proteins with Met-Lys-, Met-Val-, Met-Ala- and Met-Met-N-termini, thus partially overlapping substrate selectivity with NatC and NatE. On the other hand, NatF, with its lysine acetyltransferase activity, mediates the lysine acetylation of free histone H4, including H4K20, H4K79 and H4K91. INTRO 29 33 NatF complex_assembly Another important feature of NatF is that this protein is anchored on the Golgi apparatus through its C-terminal membrane-integrating region and takes part in the maintaining of Golgi integrity. INTRO 113 140 membrane-integrating region structure_element Another important feature of NatF is that this protein is anchored on the Golgi apparatus through its C-terminal membrane-integrating region and takes part in the maintaining of Golgi integrity. INTRO 81 85 NatF complex_assembly With its unique intracellular organellar localization and substrate selectivity, NatF appears to provide more evolutionary information among the NAT family members. INTRO 145 148 NAT protein_type With its unique intracellular organellar localization and substrate selectivity, NatF appears to provide more evolutionary information among the NAT family members. INTRO 27 31 NatF complex_assembly It was recently found that NatF facilitates nucleosomes assembly and that NAA60 knockdown in MCF7-cell inhibits cell proliferation, sensitizes cells to DNA damage and induces cell apoptosis. INTRO 44 55 nucleosomes complex_assembly It was recently found that NatF facilitates nucleosomes assembly and that NAA60 knockdown in MCF7-cell inhibits cell proliferation, sensitizes cells to DNA damage and induces cell apoptosis. INTRO 74 79 NAA60 protein It was recently found that NatF facilitates nucleosomes assembly and that NAA60 knockdown in MCF7-cell inhibits cell proliferation, sensitizes cells to DNA damage and induces cell apoptosis. INTRO 3 13 Drosophila taxonomy_domain In Drosophila cells, NAA60 knockdown induces chromosomal segregation defects during anaphase including lagging chromosomes and chromosomal bridges. INTRO 21 26 NAA60 protein In Drosophila cells, NAA60 knockdown induces chromosomal segregation defects during anaphase including lagging chromosomes and chromosomal bridges. INTRO 66 70 NatF complex_assembly Much recent attention has also been focused on the requirement of NatF for regulation of organellar structure. INTRO 15 20 NAA60 protein In HeLa cells, NAA60 knockdown causes Golgi apparatus fragmentation which can be rescued by overexpression Naa60. INTRO 92 106 overexpression experimental_method In HeLa cells, NAA60 knockdown causes Golgi apparatus fragmentation which can be rescued by overexpression Naa60. INTRO 107 112 Naa60 protein In HeLa cells, NAA60 knockdown causes Golgi apparatus fragmentation which can be rescued by overexpression Naa60. INTRO 79 83 NATs protein_type The systematic investigation of publicly available microarray data showed that NATs share distinct tissue-specific expression patterns in Drosophila and NatF shows a higher expression level in central nervous system of Drosophila. INTRO 138 148 Drosophila taxonomy_domain The systematic investigation of publicly available microarray data showed that NATs share distinct tissue-specific expression patterns in Drosophila and NatF shows a higher expression level in central nervous system of Drosophila. INTRO 153 157 NatF complex_assembly The systematic investigation of publicly available microarray data showed that NATs share distinct tissue-specific expression patterns in Drosophila and NatF shows a higher expression level in central nervous system of Drosophila. INTRO 219 229 Drosophila taxonomy_domain The systematic investigation of publicly available microarray data showed that NATs share distinct tissue-specific expression patterns in Drosophila and NatF shows a higher expression level in central nervous system of Drosophila. INTRO 18 24 solved experimental_method In this study, we solved the structures of human Naa60 (NatF) in complex with coenzyme. INTRO 29 39 structures evidence In this study, we solved the structures of human Naa60 (NatF) in complex with coenzyme. INTRO 43 48 human species In this study, we solved the structures of human Naa60 (NatF) in complex with coenzyme. INTRO 49 54 Naa60 protein In this study, we solved the structures of human Naa60 (NatF) in complex with coenzyme. INTRO 56 60 NatF complex_assembly In this study, we solved the structures of human Naa60 (NatF) in complex with coenzyme. INTRO 62 77 in complex with protein_state In this study, we solved the structures of human Naa60 (NatF) in complex with coenzyme. INTRO 78 86 coenzyme chemical In this study, we solved the structures of human Naa60 (NatF) in complex with coenzyme. INTRO 4 10 hNaa60 protein The hNaa60 protein contains a unique amphipathic α-helix (α5) following its GNAT domain that might account for the Golgi localization of this protein. INTRO 37 56 amphipathic α-helix structure_element The hNaa60 protein contains a unique amphipathic α-helix (α5) following its GNAT domain that might account for the Golgi localization of this protein. INTRO 58 60 α5 structure_element The hNaa60 protein contains a unique amphipathic α-helix (α5) following its GNAT domain that might account for the Golgi localization of this protein. INTRO 76 87 GNAT domain structure_element The hNaa60 protein contains a unique amphipathic α-helix (α5) following its GNAT domain that might account for the Golgi localization of this protein. INTRO 0 18 Crystal structures evidence Crystal structures showed that the β7-β8 hairpin rotated about 50 degrees upon removing the C-terminal region of the protein and this movement substantially changed the geometry of the substrate-binding pocket. INTRO 35 48 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element Crystal structures showed that the β7-β8 hairpin rotated about 50 degrees upon removing the C-terminal region of the protein and this movement substantially changed the geometry of the substrate-binding pocket. INTRO 92 109 C-terminal region structure_element Crystal structures showed that the β7-β8 hairpin rotated about 50 degrees upon removing the C-terminal region of the protein and this movement substantially changed the geometry of the substrate-binding pocket. INTRO 185 209 substrate-binding pocket site Crystal structures showed that the β7-β8 hairpin rotated about 50 degrees upon removing the C-terminal region of the protein and this movement substantially changed the geometry of the substrate-binding pocket. INTRO 25 31 Phe 34 residue_name_number Remarkably, we find that Phe 34 may participate in the proper positioning of the coenzyme for the transfer reaction to occur. INTRO 81 89 coenzyme chemical Remarkably, we find that Phe 34 may participate in the proper positioning of the coenzyme for the transfer reaction to occur. INTRO 8 28 structure comparison experimental_method Further structure comparison and biochemical studies also identified other key structural elements essential for the enzyme activity of Naa60. INTRO 33 52 biochemical studies experimental_method Further structure comparison and biochemical studies also identified other key structural elements essential for the enzyme activity of Naa60. INTRO 136 141 Naa60 protein Further structure comparison and biochemical studies also identified other key structural elements essential for the enzyme activity of Naa60. INTRO 8 17 structure evidence Overall structure of hNaa60 RESULTS 21 27 hNaa60 protein Overall structure of hNaa60 RESULTS 88 94 hNaa60 protein In the effort to prepare the protein for structural studies, we tried a large number of hNaa60 constructs but all failed due to heavy precipitation or aggregation. RESULTS 0 18 Sequence alignment experimental_method Sequence alignment of Naa60 from different species revealed a Glu-Glu-Arg (EER) versus Val-Val-Pro (VVP) sequence difference near the N-terminus of the protein in Xenopus Laevis versus Homo sapiens (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 22 27 Naa60 protein Sequence alignment of Naa60 from different species revealed a Glu-Glu-Arg (EER) versus Val-Val-Pro (VVP) sequence difference near the N-terminus of the protein in Xenopus Laevis versus Homo sapiens (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 62 73 Glu-Glu-Arg structure_element Sequence alignment of Naa60 from different species revealed a Glu-Glu-Arg (EER) versus Val-Val-Pro (VVP) sequence difference near the N-terminus of the protein in Xenopus Laevis versus Homo sapiens (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 75 78 EER structure_element Sequence alignment of Naa60 from different species revealed a Glu-Glu-Arg (EER) versus Val-Val-Pro (VVP) sequence difference near the N-terminus of the protein in Xenopus Laevis versus Homo sapiens (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 87 98 Val-Val-Pro structure_element Sequence alignment of Naa60 from different species revealed a Glu-Glu-Arg (EER) versus Val-Val-Pro (VVP) sequence difference near the N-terminus of the protein in Xenopus Laevis versus Homo sapiens (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 100 103 VVP structure_element Sequence alignment of Naa60 from different species revealed a Glu-Glu-Arg (EER) versus Val-Val-Pro (VVP) sequence difference near the N-terminus of the protein in Xenopus Laevis versus Homo sapiens (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 163 177 Xenopus Laevis species Sequence alignment of Naa60 from different species revealed a Glu-Glu-Arg (EER) versus Val-Val-Pro (VVP) sequence difference near the N-terminus of the protein in Xenopus Laevis versus Homo sapiens (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 185 197 Homo sapiens species Sequence alignment of Naa60 from different species revealed a Glu-Glu-Arg (EER) versus Val-Val-Pro (VVP) sequence difference near the N-terminus of the protein in Xenopus Laevis versus Homo sapiens (Fig. 1A). RESULTS 169 176 mutated experimental_method Considering that terminal residues may lack higher-order structure and hydrophobic residues in this region may expose to solvent and hence cause protein aggregation, we mutated residues 4–6 from VVP to EER for the purpose of improving solubility of this protein. RESULTS 186 189 4–6 residue_range Considering that terminal residues may lack higher-order structure and hydrophobic residues in this region may expose to solvent and hence cause protein aggregation, we mutated residues 4–6 from VVP to EER for the purpose of improving solubility of this protein. RESULTS 195 205 VVP to EER mutant Considering that terminal residues may lack higher-order structure and hydrophobic residues in this region may expose to solvent and hence cause protein aggregation, we mutated residues 4–6 from VVP to EER for the purpose of improving solubility of this protein. RESULTS 80 86 hNaa60 protein According to previous studies, this N-terminal region should not interfere with hNaa60’s Golgi localization. RESULTS 14 20 hNaa60 protein We tried many hNaa60 constructs with the three-residues mutation but only the truncated variant 1-199 and the full-length protein behaved well. RESULTS 56 64 mutation experimental_method We tried many hNaa60 constructs with the three-residues mutation but only the truncated variant 1-199 and the full-length protein behaved well. RESULTS 78 87 truncated protein_state We tried many hNaa60 constructs with the three-residues mutation but only the truncated variant 1-199 and the full-length protein behaved well. RESULTS 96 101 1-199 residue_range We tried many hNaa60 constructs with the three-residues mutation but only the truncated variant 1-199 and the full-length protein behaved well. RESULTS 110 121 full-length protein_state We tried many hNaa60 constructs with the three-residues mutation but only the truncated variant 1-199 and the full-length protein behaved well. RESULTS 16 23 crystal evidence We obtained the crystal of the truncated variant 1-199 in complex with CoA first, and after extensive trials we got the crystal of the full-length protein (spanning residues 1-242) in complex with Ac-CoA (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS 31 40 truncated protein_state We obtained the crystal of the truncated variant 1-199 in complex with CoA first, and after extensive trials we got the crystal of the full-length protein (spanning residues 1-242) in complex with Ac-CoA (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS 49 54 1-199 residue_range We obtained the crystal of the truncated variant 1-199 in complex with CoA first, and after extensive trials we got the crystal of the full-length protein (spanning residues 1-242) in complex with Ac-CoA (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS 55 70 in complex with protein_state We obtained the crystal of the truncated variant 1-199 in complex with CoA first, and after extensive trials we got the crystal of the full-length protein (spanning residues 1-242) in complex with Ac-CoA (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS 71 74 CoA chemical We obtained the crystal of the truncated variant 1-199 in complex with CoA first, and after extensive trials we got the crystal of the full-length protein (spanning residues 1-242) in complex with Ac-CoA (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS 120 127 crystal evidence We obtained the crystal of the truncated variant 1-199 in complex with CoA first, and after extensive trials we got the crystal of the full-length protein (spanning residues 1-242) in complex with Ac-CoA (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS 135 146 full-length protein_state We obtained the crystal of the truncated variant 1-199 in complex with CoA first, and after extensive trials we got the crystal of the full-length protein (spanning residues 1-242) in complex with Ac-CoA (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS 174 179 1-242 residue_range We obtained the crystal of the truncated variant 1-199 in complex with CoA first, and after extensive trials we got the crystal of the full-length protein (spanning residues 1-242) in complex with Ac-CoA (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS 181 196 in complex with protein_state We obtained the crystal of the truncated variant 1-199 in complex with CoA first, and after extensive trials we got the crystal of the full-length protein (spanning residues 1-242) in complex with Ac-CoA (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS 197 203 Ac-CoA chemical We obtained the crystal of the truncated variant 1-199 in complex with CoA first, and after extensive trials we got the crystal of the full-length protein (spanning residues 1-242) in complex with Ac-CoA (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS 34 41 mutants protein_state Hereafter, all deletions or point mutants of hNaa60 we describe here are with the EER mutation. RESULTS 45 51 hNaa60 protein Hereafter, all deletions or point mutants of hNaa60 we describe here are with the EER mutation. RESULTS 82 85 EER structure_element Hereafter, all deletions or point mutants of hNaa60 we describe here are with the EER mutation. RESULTS 86 94 mutation experimental_method Hereafter, all deletions or point mutants of hNaa60 we describe here are with the EER mutation. RESULTS 4 22 crystal structures evidence The crystal structures of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA and hNaa60(1-199)/CoA were determined by molecular replacement and refined to 1.38 Å and 1.60 Å resolution, respectively (Table 1). RESULTS 26 46 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly The crystal structures of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA and hNaa60(1-199)/CoA were determined by molecular replacement and refined to 1.38 Å and 1.60 Å resolution, respectively (Table 1). RESULTS 51 68 hNaa60(1-199)/CoA complex_assembly The crystal structures of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA and hNaa60(1-199)/CoA were determined by molecular replacement and refined to 1.38 Å and 1.60 Å resolution, respectively (Table 1). RESULTS 88 109 molecular replacement experimental_method The crystal structures of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA and hNaa60(1-199)/CoA were determined by molecular replacement and refined to 1.38 Å and 1.60 Å resolution, respectively (Table 1). RESULTS 4 25 electron density maps evidence The electron density maps were of sufficient quality to trace residues 1-211 of hNaa60(1-242) and residues 5-199 of hNaa60(1-199). RESULTS 71 76 1-211 residue_range The electron density maps were of sufficient quality to trace residues 1-211 of hNaa60(1-242) and residues 5-199 of hNaa60(1-199). RESULTS 80 86 hNaa60 protein The electron density maps were of sufficient quality to trace residues 1-211 of hNaa60(1-242) and residues 5-199 of hNaa60(1-199). RESULTS 87 92 1-242 residue_range The electron density maps were of sufficient quality to trace residues 1-211 of hNaa60(1-242) and residues 5-199 of hNaa60(1-199). RESULTS 107 112 5-199 residue_range The electron density maps were of sufficient quality to trace residues 1-211 of hNaa60(1-242) and residues 5-199 of hNaa60(1-199). RESULTS 116 129 hNaa60(1-199) mutant The electron density maps were of sufficient quality to trace residues 1-211 of hNaa60(1-242) and residues 5-199 of hNaa60(1-199). RESULTS 4 13 structure evidence The structure of hNaa60 protein contains a central domain exhibiting a classic GCN5-related N-acetyltransferase (GNAT) folding, along with the extended N- and C-terminal regions (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS 17 23 hNaa60 protein The structure of hNaa60 protein contains a central domain exhibiting a classic GCN5-related N-acetyltransferase (GNAT) folding, along with the extended N- and C-terminal regions (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS 43 57 central domain structure_element The structure of hNaa60 protein contains a central domain exhibiting a classic GCN5-related N-acetyltransferase (GNAT) folding, along with the extended N- and C-terminal regions (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS 79 111 GCN5-related N-acetyltransferase protein_type The structure of hNaa60 protein contains a central domain exhibiting a classic GCN5-related N-acetyltransferase (GNAT) folding, along with the extended N- and C-terminal regions (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS 113 117 GNAT protein_type The structure of hNaa60 protein contains a central domain exhibiting a classic GCN5-related N-acetyltransferase (GNAT) folding, along with the extended N- and C-terminal regions (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS 143 151 extended protein_state The structure of hNaa60 protein contains a central domain exhibiting a classic GCN5-related N-acetyltransferase (GNAT) folding, along with the extended N- and C-terminal regions (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS 152 177 N- and C-terminal regions structure_element The structure of hNaa60 protein contains a central domain exhibiting a classic GCN5-related N-acetyltransferase (GNAT) folding, along with the extended N- and C-terminal regions (Fig. 1B,C). RESULTS 4 18 central domain structure_element The central domain includes nine β strands (β1-β9) and four α-helixes (α1-α4) and is highly similar to the known hNaa50p and other reported NATs (Fig. 1D). RESULTS 33 42 β strands structure_element The central domain includes nine β strands (β1-β9) and four α-helixes (α1-α4) and is highly similar to the known hNaa50p and other reported NATs (Fig. 1D). RESULTS 44 49 β1-β9 structure_element The central domain includes nine β strands (β1-β9) and four α-helixes (α1-α4) and is highly similar to the known hNaa50p and other reported NATs (Fig. 1D). RESULTS 60 69 α-helixes structure_element The central domain includes nine β strands (β1-β9) and four α-helixes (α1-α4) and is highly similar to the known hNaa50p and other reported NATs (Fig. 1D). RESULTS 71 76 α1-α4 structure_element The central domain includes nine β strands (β1-β9) and four α-helixes (α1-α4) and is highly similar to the known hNaa50p and other reported NATs (Fig. 1D). RESULTS 85 99 highly similar protein_state The central domain includes nine β strands (β1-β9) and four α-helixes (α1-α4) and is highly similar to the known hNaa50p and other reported NATs (Fig. 1D). RESULTS 113 120 hNaa50p protein The central domain includes nine β strands (β1-β9) and four α-helixes (α1-α4) and is highly similar to the known hNaa50p and other reported NATs (Fig. 1D). RESULTS 140 144 NATs protein_type The central domain includes nine β strands (β1-β9) and four α-helixes (α1-α4) and is highly similar to the known hNaa50p and other reported NATs (Fig. 1D). RESULTS 12 18 hNaa60 protein However, in hNaa60, there is an extra 20-residue loop between β3 and β4 that forms a small subdomain with well-defined 3D structure (Fig. 1B–D). RESULTS 32 53 extra 20-residue loop structure_element However, in hNaa60, there is an extra 20-residue loop between β3 and β4 that forms a small subdomain with well-defined 3D structure (Fig. 1B–D). RESULTS 62 64 β3 structure_element However, in hNaa60, there is an extra 20-residue loop between β3 and β4 that forms a small subdomain with well-defined 3D structure (Fig. 1B–D). RESULTS 69 71 β4 structure_element However, in hNaa60, there is an extra 20-residue loop between β3 and β4 that forms a small subdomain with well-defined 3D structure (Fig. 1B–D). RESULTS 85 100 small subdomain structure_element However, in hNaa60, there is an extra 20-residue loop between β3 and β4 that forms a small subdomain with well-defined 3D structure (Fig. 1B–D). RESULTS 17 30 β7-β8 strands structure_element Furthermore, the β7-β8 strands form an approximately antiparallel β-hairpin structure remarkably different from that in hNaa50p (Fig. 1D). RESULTS 39 85 approximately antiparallel β-hairpin structure structure_element Furthermore, the β7-β8 strands form an approximately antiparallel β-hairpin structure remarkably different from that in hNaa50p (Fig. 1D). RESULTS 120 127 hNaa50p protein Furthermore, the β7-β8 strands form an approximately antiparallel β-hairpin structure remarkably different from that in hNaa50p (Fig. 1D). RESULTS 4 29 N- and C-terminal regions structure_element The N- and C-terminal regions form helical structures (α0 and α5) stretching out from the central GCN5-domain (Fig. 1C). RESULTS 35 53 helical structures structure_element The N- and C-terminal regions form helical structures (α0 and α5) stretching out from the central GCN5-domain (Fig. 1C). RESULTS 55 57 α0 structure_element The N- and C-terminal regions form helical structures (α0 and α5) stretching out from the central GCN5-domain (Fig. 1C). RESULTS 62 64 α5 structure_element The N- and C-terminal regions form helical structures (α0 and α5) stretching out from the central GCN5-domain (Fig. 1C). RESULTS 98 109 GCN5-domain structure_element The N- and C-terminal regions form helical structures (α0 and α5) stretching out from the central GCN5-domain (Fig. 1C). RESULTS 55 61 hNaa60 protein Interestingly, we found that the catalytic activity of hNaa60(1-242) is much lower than that of hNaa60(1-199) (Figure S1), indicating that residues 200–242 may have some auto-inhibitory effect on the activity of the enzyme. RESULTS 62 67 1-242 residue_range Interestingly, we found that the catalytic activity of hNaa60(1-242) is much lower than that of hNaa60(1-199) (Figure S1), indicating that residues 200–242 may have some auto-inhibitory effect on the activity of the enzyme. RESULTS 96 109 hNaa60(1-199) mutant Interestingly, we found that the catalytic activity of hNaa60(1-242) is much lower than that of hNaa60(1-199) (Figure S1), indicating that residues 200–242 may have some auto-inhibitory effect on the activity of the enzyme. RESULTS 148 155 200–242 residue_range Interestingly, we found that the catalytic activity of hNaa60(1-242) is much lower than that of hNaa60(1-199) (Figure S1), indicating that residues 200–242 may have some auto-inhibitory effect on the activity of the enzyme. RESULTS 50 56 hNaa60 protein However, since this region was not visible in the hNaa60(1-242) crystal structure, we do not yet understand how this happens. RESULTS 57 62 1-242 residue_range However, since this region was not visible in the hNaa60(1-242) crystal structure, we do not yet understand how this happens. RESULTS 64 81 crystal structure evidence However, since this region was not visible in the hNaa60(1-242) crystal structure, we do not yet understand how this happens. RESULTS 34 40 hNaa60 protein Another possibility is that since hNaa60 is localized on Golgi apparatus, the observed low activity of the full-length hNaa60 might be related to lack of Golgi localization of the enzyme in our in vitro studies. RESULTS 107 118 full-length protein_state Another possibility is that since hNaa60 is localized on Golgi apparatus, the observed low activity of the full-length hNaa60 might be related to lack of Golgi localization of the enzyme in our in vitro studies. RESULTS 119 125 hNaa60 protein Another possibility is that since hNaa60 is localized on Golgi apparatus, the observed low activity of the full-length hNaa60 might be related to lack of Golgi localization of the enzyme in our in vitro studies. RESULTS 48 55 mutants protein_state For the convenience of studying the kinetics of mutants, the mutagenesis studies described hereafter were all based on hNaa60 (1-199). RESULTS 61 80 mutagenesis studies experimental_method For the convenience of studying the kinetics of mutants, the mutagenesis studies described hereafter were all based on hNaa60 (1-199). RESULTS 119 133 hNaa60 (1-199) mutant For the convenience of studying the kinetics of mutants, the mutagenesis studies described hereafter were all based on hNaa60 (1-199). RESULTS 3 22 amphipathic α-helix structure_element An amphipathic α-helix in the C-terminal region may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60 RESULTS 30 47 C-terminal region structure_element An amphipathic α-helix in the C-terminal region may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60 RESULTS 88 94 hNaa60 protein An amphipathic α-helix in the C-terminal region may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60 RESULTS 13 19 hNaa60 protein There is one hNaa60 molecule in the asymmetric unit in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure. RESULTS 59 79 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly There is one hNaa60 molecule in the asymmetric unit in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure. RESULTS 80 89 structure evidence There is one hNaa60 molecule in the asymmetric unit in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure. RESULTS 4 21 C-terminal region structure_element The C-terminal region extended from the GCN5-domain forms an amphipathic helix (α5) and interacts with a molecule in a neighbor asymmetric unit through hydrophobic interactions between α5-helix and a hydrophobic groove between the N-terminal β1 and β3 strands of the neighbor molecule (Fig. 2A). RESULTS 40 51 GCN5-domain structure_element The C-terminal region extended from the GCN5-domain forms an amphipathic helix (α5) and interacts with a molecule in a neighbor asymmetric unit through hydrophobic interactions between α5-helix and a hydrophobic groove between the N-terminal β1 and β3 strands of the neighbor molecule (Fig. 2A). RESULTS 61 78 amphipathic helix structure_element The C-terminal region extended from the GCN5-domain forms an amphipathic helix (α5) and interacts with a molecule in a neighbor asymmetric unit through hydrophobic interactions between α5-helix and a hydrophobic groove between the N-terminal β1 and β3 strands of the neighbor molecule (Fig. 2A). RESULTS 80 82 α5 structure_element The C-terminal region extended from the GCN5-domain forms an amphipathic helix (α5) and interacts with a molecule in a neighbor asymmetric unit through hydrophobic interactions between α5-helix and a hydrophobic groove between the N-terminal β1 and β3 strands of the neighbor molecule (Fig. 2A). RESULTS 152 176 hydrophobic interactions bond_interaction The C-terminal region extended from the GCN5-domain forms an amphipathic helix (α5) and interacts with a molecule in a neighbor asymmetric unit through hydrophobic interactions between α5-helix and a hydrophobic groove between the N-terminal β1 and β3 strands of the neighbor molecule (Fig. 2A). RESULTS 185 193 α5-helix structure_element The C-terminal region extended from the GCN5-domain forms an amphipathic helix (α5) and interacts with a molecule in a neighbor asymmetric unit through hydrophobic interactions between α5-helix and a hydrophobic groove between the N-terminal β1 and β3 strands of the neighbor molecule (Fig. 2A). RESULTS 200 218 hydrophobic groove site The C-terminal region extended from the GCN5-domain forms an amphipathic helix (α5) and interacts with a molecule in a neighbor asymmetric unit through hydrophobic interactions between α5-helix and a hydrophobic groove between the N-terminal β1 and β3 strands of the neighbor molecule (Fig. 2A). RESULTS 242 244 β1 structure_element The C-terminal region extended from the GCN5-domain forms an amphipathic helix (α5) and interacts with a molecule in a neighbor asymmetric unit through hydrophobic interactions between α5-helix and a hydrophobic groove between the N-terminal β1 and β3 strands of the neighbor molecule (Fig. 2A). RESULTS 249 259 β3 strands structure_element The C-terminal region extended from the GCN5-domain forms an amphipathic helix (α5) and interacts with a molecule in a neighbor asymmetric unit through hydrophobic interactions between α5-helix and a hydrophobic groove between the N-terminal β1 and β3 strands of the neighbor molecule (Fig. 2A). RESULTS 4 24 C-terminal extension structure_element The C-terminal extension following α5-helix forms a β-turn that wraps around and interacts with the neighbor protein molecule through hydrophobic interactions, too. RESULTS 35 43 α5-helix structure_element The C-terminal extension following α5-helix forms a β-turn that wraps around and interacts with the neighbor protein molecule through hydrophobic interactions, too. RESULTS 52 58 β-turn structure_element The C-terminal extension following α5-helix forms a β-turn that wraps around and interacts with the neighbor protein molecule through hydrophobic interactions, too. RESULTS 134 158 hydrophobic interactions bond_interaction The C-terminal extension following α5-helix forms a β-turn that wraps around and interacts with the neighbor protein molecule through hydrophobic interactions, too. RESULTS 7 24 hNaa60(1-199)/CoA complex_assembly In the hNaa60(1-199)/CoA structure, a part of the α5-helix is deleted due to truncation of the C-terminal region (Fig. 1B). RESULTS 25 34 structure evidence In the hNaa60(1-199)/CoA structure, a part of the α5-helix is deleted due to truncation of the C-terminal region (Fig. 1B). RESULTS 50 58 α5-helix structure_element In the hNaa60(1-199)/CoA structure, a part of the α5-helix is deleted due to truncation of the C-terminal region (Fig. 1B). RESULTS 95 112 C-terminal region structure_element In the hNaa60(1-199)/CoA structure, a part of the α5-helix is deleted due to truncation of the C-terminal region (Fig. 1B). RESULTS 41 49 α5-helix structure_element Interestingly, the remaining residues in α5-helix still form an amphipathic helix although the hydrophobic interaction with the N-terminal hydrophobic groove of a neighbor molecule is abolished and the helix is largely exposed in solvent due to different crystal packing (Fig. 2B). RESULTS 64 81 amphipathic helix structure_element Interestingly, the remaining residues in α5-helix still form an amphipathic helix although the hydrophobic interaction with the N-terminal hydrophobic groove of a neighbor molecule is abolished and the helix is largely exposed in solvent due to different crystal packing (Fig. 2B). RESULTS 95 118 hydrophobic interaction bond_interaction Interestingly, the remaining residues in α5-helix still form an amphipathic helix although the hydrophobic interaction with the N-terminal hydrophobic groove of a neighbor molecule is abolished and the helix is largely exposed in solvent due to different crystal packing (Fig. 2B). RESULTS 139 157 hydrophobic groove site Interestingly, the remaining residues in α5-helix still form an amphipathic helix although the hydrophobic interaction with the N-terminal hydrophobic groove of a neighbor molecule is abolished and the helix is largely exposed in solvent due to different crystal packing (Fig. 2B). RESULTS 202 207 helix structure_element Interestingly, the remaining residues in α5-helix still form an amphipathic helix although the hydrophobic interaction with the N-terminal hydrophobic groove of a neighbor molecule is abolished and the helix is largely exposed in solvent due to different crystal packing (Fig. 2B). RESULTS 255 270 crystal packing evidence Interestingly, the remaining residues in α5-helix still form an amphipathic helix although the hydrophobic interaction with the N-terminal hydrophobic groove of a neighbor molecule is abolished and the helix is largely exposed in solvent due to different crystal packing (Fig. 2B). RESULTS 39 46 182–216 residue_range A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS 85 91 hNaa60 protein A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS 119 128 structure evidence A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS 134 149 solvent-exposed protein_state A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS 150 167 amphipathic helix structure_element A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS 169 171 α5 structure_element A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS 192 199 190-202 residue_range A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS 259 266 Ile 190 residue_name_number A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS 268 275 Leu 191 residue_name_number A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS 277 284 Ile 194 residue_name_number A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS 286 293 Leu 197 residue_name_number A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS 298 305 Leu 201 residue_name_number A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS 398 404 hNaa60 protein A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS 579 587 KalSec14 protein A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS 589 593 Atg3 protein A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS 595 601 PB1-F2 protein A recent research showed that residues 182–216 are important for the localization of hNaa60 on Golgi. According to our structure, the solvent-exposed amphipathic helix (α5) formed by residues 190-202 with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side (Ile 190, Leu 191, Ile 194, Leu 197 and Leu 201) and hydrophilic residues on the other side (Fig. S2) might account for interaction between hNaa60 and Golgi membrane, as it is a typical structure accounting for membrane association through immersing into the lipid bi-layer with its hydrophobic side as was observed with KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. RESULTS 4 17 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element The β7-β8 hairpin showed alternative conformations in the hNaa60 crystal structures RESULTS 58 64 hNaa60 protein The β7-β8 hairpin showed alternative conformations in the hNaa60 crystal structures RESULTS 65 83 crystal structures evidence The β7-β8 hairpin showed alternative conformations in the hNaa60 crystal structures RESULTS 0 13 Superposition experimental_method Superposition of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA, hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and hNaa50/CoA/peptide (PDB 3TFY) revealed considerable difference in the β7-β8 hairpin region despite the overall stability and similarity of the GNAT domain (Fig. 1D). RESULTS 17 37 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly Superposition of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA, hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and hNaa50/CoA/peptide (PDB 3TFY) revealed considerable difference in the β7-β8 hairpin region despite the overall stability and similarity of the GNAT domain (Fig. 1D). RESULTS 39 56 hNaa60(1-199)/CoA complex_assembly Superposition of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA, hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and hNaa50/CoA/peptide (PDB 3TFY) revealed considerable difference in the β7-β8 hairpin region despite the overall stability and similarity of the GNAT domain (Fig. 1D). RESULTS 61 79 hNaa50/CoA/peptide complex_assembly Superposition of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA, hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and hNaa50/CoA/peptide (PDB 3TFY) revealed considerable difference in the β7-β8 hairpin region despite the overall stability and similarity of the GNAT domain (Fig. 1D). RESULTS 131 144 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element Superposition of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA, hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and hNaa50/CoA/peptide (PDB 3TFY) revealed considerable difference in the β7-β8 hairpin region despite the overall stability and similarity of the GNAT domain (Fig. 1D). RESULTS 204 215 GNAT domain structure_element Superposition of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA, hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and hNaa50/CoA/peptide (PDB 3TFY) revealed considerable difference in the β7-β8 hairpin region despite the overall stability and similarity of the GNAT domain (Fig. 1D). RESULTS 3 9 hNaa60 protein In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin is located in close proximity to the α1-α2 loop, creating a more compact substrate binding site than that in hNaa50, where this region adopts a more flexible loop conformation (β6-β7 loop). RESULTS 10 15 1-242 residue_range In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin is located in close proximity to the α1-α2 loop, creating a more compact substrate binding site than that in hNaa50, where this region adopts a more flexible loop conformation (β6-β7 loop). RESULTS 22 35 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin is located in close proximity to the α1-α2 loop, creating a more compact substrate binding site than that in hNaa50, where this region adopts a more flexible loop conformation (β6-β7 loop). RESULTS 73 83 α1-α2 loop structure_element In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin is located in close proximity to the α1-α2 loop, creating a more compact substrate binding site than that in hNaa50, where this region adopts a more flexible loop conformation (β6-β7 loop). RESULTS 109 131 substrate binding site site In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin is located in close proximity to the α1-α2 loop, creating a more compact substrate binding site than that in hNaa50, where this region adopts a more flexible loop conformation (β6-β7 loop). RESULTS 145 151 hNaa50 protein In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin is located in close proximity to the α1-α2 loop, creating a more compact substrate binding site than that in hNaa50, where this region adopts a more flexible loop conformation (β6-β7 loop). RESULTS 185 193 flexible protein_state In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin is located in close proximity to the α1-α2 loop, creating a more compact substrate binding site than that in hNaa50, where this region adopts a more flexible loop conformation (β6-β7 loop). RESULTS 194 198 loop structure_element In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin is located in close proximity to the α1-α2 loop, creating a more compact substrate binding site than that in hNaa50, where this region adopts a more flexible loop conformation (β6-β7 loop). RESULTS 213 223 β6-β7 loop structure_element In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin is located in close proximity to the α1-α2 loop, creating a more compact substrate binding site than that in hNaa50, where this region adopts a more flexible loop conformation (β6-β7 loop). RESULTS 5 13 removing experimental_method Upon removing the C-terminal region of hNaa60, we observed that hNaa60 (1-199) molecules pack in a different way involving the β7-β8 hairpin in the crystal, leading to about 50 degree rotation of the hairpin which moves away from the α1-α2 loop (Figs 1D and 2C). RESULTS 18 35 C-terminal region structure_element Upon removing the C-terminal region of hNaa60, we observed that hNaa60 (1-199) molecules pack in a different way involving the β7-β8 hairpin in the crystal, leading to about 50 degree rotation of the hairpin which moves away from the α1-α2 loop (Figs 1D and 2C). RESULTS 39 45 hNaa60 protein Upon removing the C-terminal region of hNaa60, we observed that hNaa60 (1-199) molecules pack in a different way involving the β7-β8 hairpin in the crystal, leading to about 50 degree rotation of the hairpin which moves away from the α1-α2 loop (Figs 1D and 2C). RESULTS 64 78 hNaa60 (1-199) mutant Upon removing the C-terminal region of hNaa60, we observed that hNaa60 (1-199) molecules pack in a different way involving the β7-β8 hairpin in the crystal, leading to about 50 degree rotation of the hairpin which moves away from the α1-α2 loop (Figs 1D and 2C). RESULTS 127 140 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element Upon removing the C-terminal region of hNaa60, we observed that hNaa60 (1-199) molecules pack in a different way involving the β7-β8 hairpin in the crystal, leading to about 50 degree rotation of the hairpin which moves away from the α1-α2 loop (Figs 1D and 2C). RESULTS 148 155 crystal evidence Upon removing the C-terminal region of hNaa60, we observed that hNaa60 (1-199) molecules pack in a different way involving the β7-β8 hairpin in the crystal, leading to about 50 degree rotation of the hairpin which moves away from the α1-α2 loop (Figs 1D and 2C). RESULTS 200 207 hairpin structure_element Upon removing the C-terminal region of hNaa60, we observed that hNaa60 (1-199) molecules pack in a different way involving the β7-β8 hairpin in the crystal, leading to about 50 degree rotation of the hairpin which moves away from the α1-α2 loop (Figs 1D and 2C). RESULTS 234 244 α1-α2 loop structure_element Upon removing the C-terminal region of hNaa60, we observed that hNaa60 (1-199) molecules pack in a different way involving the β7-β8 hairpin in the crystal, leading to about 50 degree rotation of the hairpin which moves away from the α1-α2 loop (Figs 1D and 2C). RESULTS 69 91 substrate binding site site This conformational change substantially altered the geometry of the substrate binding site, which could potentially change the way in which the substrate accesses the active site of the enzyme. RESULTS 168 179 active site site This conformational change substantially altered the geometry of the substrate binding site, which could potentially change the way in which the substrate accesses the active site of the enzyme. RESULTS 3 9 hNaa60 protein In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin covers the active site in a way similar to that observed in hNaa50, presumably leaving only one way for the substrate to access the active site, i.e. to enter from the opposite end into the same tunnel where Ac-CoA/CoA binds (Fig. 2D), which may accommodate access of a NAT substrate only. RESULTS 10 15 1-242 residue_range In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin covers the active site in a way similar to that observed in hNaa50, presumably leaving only one way for the substrate to access the active site, i.e. to enter from the opposite end into the same tunnel where Ac-CoA/CoA binds (Fig. 2D), which may accommodate access of a NAT substrate only. RESULTS 22 35 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin covers the active site in a way similar to that observed in hNaa50, presumably leaving only one way for the substrate to access the active site, i.e. to enter from the opposite end into the same tunnel where Ac-CoA/CoA binds (Fig. 2D), which may accommodate access of a NAT substrate only. RESULTS 47 58 active site site In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin covers the active site in a way similar to that observed in hNaa50, presumably leaving only one way for the substrate to access the active site, i.e. to enter from the opposite end into the same tunnel where Ac-CoA/CoA binds (Fig. 2D), which may accommodate access of a NAT substrate only. RESULTS 96 102 hNaa50 protein In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin covers the active site in a way similar to that observed in hNaa50, presumably leaving only one way for the substrate to access the active site, i.e. to enter from the opposite end into the same tunnel where Ac-CoA/CoA binds (Fig. 2D), which may accommodate access of a NAT substrate only. RESULTS 168 179 active site site In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin covers the active site in a way similar to that observed in hNaa50, presumably leaving only one way for the substrate to access the active site, i.e. to enter from the opposite end into the same tunnel where Ac-CoA/CoA binds (Fig. 2D), which may accommodate access of a NAT substrate only. RESULTS 231 237 tunnel site In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin covers the active site in a way similar to that observed in hNaa50, presumably leaving only one way for the substrate to access the active site, i.e. to enter from the opposite end into the same tunnel where Ac-CoA/CoA binds (Fig. 2D), which may accommodate access of a NAT substrate only. RESULTS 244 250 Ac-CoA chemical In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin covers the active site in a way similar to that observed in hNaa50, presumably leaving only one way for the substrate to access the active site, i.e. to enter from the opposite end into the same tunnel where Ac-CoA/CoA binds (Fig. 2D), which may accommodate access of a NAT substrate only. RESULTS 251 254 CoA chemical In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin covers the active site in a way similar to that observed in hNaa50, presumably leaving only one way for the substrate to access the active site, i.e. to enter from the opposite end into the same tunnel where Ac-CoA/CoA binds (Fig. 2D), which may accommodate access of a NAT substrate only. RESULTS 306 309 NAT protein_type In hNaa60(1-242), the β7-β8 hairpin covers the active site in a way similar to that observed in hNaa50, presumably leaving only one way for the substrate to access the active site, i.e. to enter from the opposite end into the same tunnel where Ac-CoA/CoA binds (Fig. 2D), which may accommodate access of a NAT substrate only. RESULTS 0 3 KAT protein_type KAT activity of hNaa60 toward histone H4 has been noted in previous study, and our enzyme kinetic data also indicated that hNaa60 can acetylate H3-H4 tetramer in vitro (Figure S3). RESULTS 16 22 hNaa60 protein KAT activity of hNaa60 toward histone H4 has been noted in previous study, and our enzyme kinetic data also indicated that hNaa60 can acetylate H3-H4 tetramer in vitro (Figure S3). RESULTS 30 37 histone protein_type KAT activity of hNaa60 toward histone H4 has been noted in previous study, and our enzyme kinetic data also indicated that hNaa60 can acetylate H3-H4 tetramer in vitro (Figure S3). RESULTS 38 40 H4 protein_type KAT activity of hNaa60 toward histone H4 has been noted in previous study, and our enzyme kinetic data also indicated that hNaa60 can acetylate H3-H4 tetramer in vitro (Figure S3). RESULTS 83 102 enzyme kinetic data evidence KAT activity of hNaa60 toward histone H4 has been noted in previous study, and our enzyme kinetic data also indicated that hNaa60 can acetylate H3-H4 tetramer in vitro (Figure S3). RESULTS 123 129 hNaa60 protein KAT activity of hNaa60 toward histone H4 has been noted in previous study, and our enzyme kinetic data also indicated that hNaa60 can acetylate H3-H4 tetramer in vitro (Figure S3). RESULTS 144 149 H3-H4 complex_assembly KAT activity of hNaa60 toward histone H4 has been noted in previous study, and our enzyme kinetic data also indicated that hNaa60 can acetylate H3-H4 tetramer in vitro (Figure S3). RESULTS 150 158 tetramer oligomeric_state KAT activity of hNaa60 toward histone H4 has been noted in previous study, and our enzyme kinetic data also indicated that hNaa60 can acetylate H3-H4 tetramer in vitro (Figure S3). RESULTS 29 40 acetylation ptm Furthermore, we analyzed the acetylation status of histone H3-H4 tetramer using mass spectrometry and observed that multiple lysine residues in the protein showed significantly increased acetylation level and changed acetylation profile upon treatment with hNaa60(1-199) (Figure S4). RESULTS 51 58 histone protein_type Furthermore, we analyzed the acetylation status of histone H3-H4 tetramer using mass spectrometry and observed that multiple lysine residues in the protein showed significantly increased acetylation level and changed acetylation profile upon treatment with hNaa60(1-199) (Figure S4). RESULTS 59 64 H3-H4 complex_assembly Furthermore, we analyzed the acetylation status of histone H3-H4 tetramer using mass spectrometry and observed that multiple lysine residues in the protein showed significantly increased acetylation level and changed acetylation profile upon treatment with hNaa60(1-199) (Figure S4). RESULTS 65 73 tetramer oligomeric_state Furthermore, we analyzed the acetylation status of histone H3-H4 tetramer using mass spectrometry and observed that multiple lysine residues in the protein showed significantly increased acetylation level and changed acetylation profile upon treatment with hNaa60(1-199) (Figure S4). RESULTS 80 97 mass spectrometry experimental_method Furthermore, we analyzed the acetylation status of histone H3-H4 tetramer using mass spectrometry and observed that multiple lysine residues in the protein showed significantly increased acetylation level and changed acetylation profile upon treatment with hNaa60(1-199) (Figure S4). RESULTS 125 131 lysine residue_name Furthermore, we analyzed the acetylation status of histone H3-H4 tetramer using mass spectrometry and observed that multiple lysine residues in the protein showed significantly increased acetylation level and changed acetylation profile upon treatment with hNaa60(1-199) (Figure S4). RESULTS 187 198 acetylation ptm Furthermore, we analyzed the acetylation status of histone H3-H4 tetramer using mass spectrometry and observed that multiple lysine residues in the protein showed significantly increased acetylation level and changed acetylation profile upon treatment with hNaa60(1-199) (Figure S4). RESULTS 217 228 acetylation ptm Furthermore, we analyzed the acetylation status of histone H3-H4 tetramer using mass spectrometry and observed that multiple lysine residues in the protein showed significantly increased acetylation level and changed acetylation profile upon treatment with hNaa60(1-199) (Figure S4). RESULTS 257 270 hNaa60(1-199) mutant Furthermore, we analyzed the acetylation status of histone H3-H4 tetramer using mass spectrometry and observed that multiple lysine residues in the protein showed significantly increased acetylation level and changed acetylation profile upon treatment with hNaa60(1-199) (Figure S4). RESULTS 18 64 liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry experimental_method We also conducted liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) analysis on a synthetic peptide (NH2-MKGKEEKEGGAR-COOH) after treatment with hNaa60(1-199), and the data confirmed that both the N-terminal α-amine and lysine side-chain ε-amine were robustly acetylated after the treatment (Table S1). RESULTS 66 74 LC/MS/MS experimental_method We also conducted liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) analysis on a synthetic peptide (NH2-MKGKEEKEGGAR-COOH) after treatment with hNaa60(1-199), and the data confirmed that both the N-terminal α-amine and lysine side-chain ε-amine were robustly acetylated after the treatment (Table S1). RESULTS 100 107 peptide chemical We also conducted liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) analysis on a synthetic peptide (NH2-MKGKEEKEGGAR-COOH) after treatment with hNaa60(1-199), and the data confirmed that both the N-terminal α-amine and lysine side-chain ε-amine were robustly acetylated after the treatment (Table S1). RESULTS 109 130 NH2-MKGKEEKEGGAR-COOH chemical We also conducted liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) analysis on a synthetic peptide (NH2-MKGKEEKEGGAR-COOH) after treatment with hNaa60(1-199), and the data confirmed that both the N-terminal α-amine and lysine side-chain ε-amine were robustly acetylated after the treatment (Table S1). RESULTS 153 166 hNaa60(1-199) mutant We also conducted liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) analysis on a synthetic peptide (NH2-MKGKEEKEGGAR-COOH) after treatment with hNaa60(1-199), and the data confirmed that both the N-terminal α-amine and lysine side-chain ε-amine were robustly acetylated after the treatment (Table S1). RESULTS 228 234 lysine residue_name We also conducted liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) analysis on a synthetic peptide (NH2-MKGKEEKEGGAR-COOH) after treatment with hNaa60(1-199), and the data confirmed that both the N-terminal α-amine and lysine side-chain ε-amine were robustly acetylated after the treatment (Table S1). RESULTS 268 278 acetylated protein_state We also conducted liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) analysis on a synthetic peptide (NH2-MKGKEEKEGGAR-COOH) after treatment with hNaa60(1-199), and the data confirmed that both the N-terminal α-amine and lysine side-chain ε-amine were robustly acetylated after the treatment (Table S1). RESULTS 7 31 structural investigation experimental_method Recent structural investigation of other NATs proposed that the β6-β7 loop, corresponding to the β7-β8 hairpin in hNaa60, and the α1-α2 loop flanking the substrate-binding site of NATs, prevent the lysine side-chain of the KAT substrates from inserting into the active site. RESULTS 41 45 NATs protein_type Recent structural investigation of other NATs proposed that the β6-β7 loop, corresponding to the β7-β8 hairpin in hNaa60, and the α1-α2 loop flanking the substrate-binding site of NATs, prevent the lysine side-chain of the KAT substrates from inserting into the active site. RESULTS 64 74 β6-β7 loop structure_element Recent structural investigation of other NATs proposed that the β6-β7 loop, corresponding to the β7-β8 hairpin in hNaa60, and the α1-α2 loop flanking the substrate-binding site of NATs, prevent the lysine side-chain of the KAT substrates from inserting into the active site. RESULTS 97 110 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element Recent structural investigation of other NATs proposed that the β6-β7 loop, corresponding to the β7-β8 hairpin in hNaa60, and the α1-α2 loop flanking the substrate-binding site of NATs, prevent the lysine side-chain of the KAT substrates from inserting into the active site. RESULTS 114 120 hNaa60 protein Recent structural investigation of other NATs proposed that the β6-β7 loop, corresponding to the β7-β8 hairpin in hNaa60, and the α1-α2 loop flanking the substrate-binding site of NATs, prevent the lysine side-chain of the KAT substrates from inserting into the active site. RESULTS 130 140 α1-α2 loop structure_element Recent structural investigation of other NATs proposed that the β6-β7 loop, corresponding to the β7-β8 hairpin in hNaa60, and the α1-α2 loop flanking the substrate-binding site of NATs, prevent the lysine side-chain of the KAT substrates from inserting into the active site. RESULTS 154 176 substrate-binding site site Recent structural investigation of other NATs proposed that the β6-β7 loop, corresponding to the β7-β8 hairpin in hNaa60, and the α1-α2 loop flanking the substrate-binding site of NATs, prevent the lysine side-chain of the KAT substrates from inserting into the active site. RESULTS 180 184 NATs protein_type Recent structural investigation of other NATs proposed that the β6-β7 loop, corresponding to the β7-β8 hairpin in hNaa60, and the α1-α2 loop flanking the substrate-binding site of NATs, prevent the lysine side-chain of the KAT substrates from inserting into the active site. RESULTS 198 204 lysine residue_name Recent structural investigation of other NATs proposed that the β6-β7 loop, corresponding to the β7-β8 hairpin in hNaa60, and the α1-α2 loop flanking the substrate-binding site of NATs, prevent the lysine side-chain of the KAT substrates from inserting into the active site. RESULTS 223 226 KAT protein_type Recent structural investigation of other NATs proposed that the β6-β7 loop, corresponding to the β7-β8 hairpin in hNaa60, and the α1-α2 loop flanking the substrate-binding site of NATs, prevent the lysine side-chain of the KAT substrates from inserting into the active site. RESULTS 262 273 active site site Recent structural investigation of other NATs proposed that the β6-β7 loop, corresponding to the β7-β8 hairpin in hNaa60, and the α1-α2 loop flanking the substrate-binding site of NATs, prevent the lysine side-chain of the KAT substrates from inserting into the active site. RESULTS 8 21 superposition experimental_method Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS 25 31 hNaa60 protein Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS 32 37 1-242 residue_range Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS 39 48 structure evidence Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS 60 65 Hat1p protein Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS 77 80 KAT protein_type Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS 82 97 in complex with protein_state Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS 100 107 histone protein_type Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS 108 110 H4 protein_type Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS 111 118 peptide chemical Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS 164 166 H4 protein_type Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS 167 174 peptide chemical Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS 178 181 KAT protein_type Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS 202 215 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS 219 225 hNaa60 protein Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS 226 231 1-242 residue_range Indeed, superposition of hNaa60(1-242) structure on that of Hat1p, a typical KAT, in complex with a histone H4 peptide revealed obvious overlapping/clashing of the H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) with the β7-β8 hairpin of hNaa60(1-242) (Fig. 2D). RESULTS 22 35 hNaa60(1-199) mutant Interestingly, in the hNaa60(1-199) crystal structure, the displaced β7-β8 hairpin opened a second way for the substrate to access the active center that would readily accommodate the binding of the H4 peptide (Fig. 2E), thus implied a potential explanation for KAT activity of this enzyme from a structural biological view. RESULTS 36 53 crystal structure evidence Interestingly, in the hNaa60(1-199) crystal structure, the displaced β7-β8 hairpin opened a second way for the substrate to access the active center that would readily accommodate the binding of the H4 peptide (Fig. 2E), thus implied a potential explanation for KAT activity of this enzyme from a structural biological view. RESULTS 69 82 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element Interestingly, in the hNaa60(1-199) crystal structure, the displaced β7-β8 hairpin opened a second way for the substrate to access the active center that would readily accommodate the binding of the H4 peptide (Fig. 2E), thus implied a potential explanation for KAT activity of this enzyme from a structural biological view. RESULTS 135 148 active center site Interestingly, in the hNaa60(1-199) crystal structure, the displaced β7-β8 hairpin opened a second way for the substrate to access the active center that would readily accommodate the binding of the H4 peptide (Fig. 2E), thus implied a potential explanation for KAT activity of this enzyme from a structural biological view. RESULTS 199 201 H4 protein_type Interestingly, in the hNaa60(1-199) crystal structure, the displaced β7-β8 hairpin opened a second way for the substrate to access the active center that would readily accommodate the binding of the H4 peptide (Fig. 2E), thus implied a potential explanation for KAT activity of this enzyme from a structural biological view. RESULTS 202 209 peptide chemical Interestingly, in the hNaa60(1-199) crystal structure, the displaced β7-β8 hairpin opened a second way for the substrate to access the active center that would readily accommodate the binding of the H4 peptide (Fig. 2E), thus implied a potential explanation for KAT activity of this enzyme from a structural biological view. RESULTS 262 265 KAT protein_type Interestingly, in the hNaa60(1-199) crystal structure, the displaced β7-β8 hairpin opened a second way for the substrate to access the active center that would readily accommodate the binding of the H4 peptide (Fig. 2E), thus implied a potential explanation for KAT activity of this enzyme from a structural biological view. RESULTS 15 21 hNaa60 protein However, since hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) were crystallized in different crystal forms, the observed conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin may simply be an artifact related to the different crystal packing. RESULTS 22 27 1-242 residue_range However, since hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) were crystallized in different crystal forms, the observed conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin may simply be an artifact related to the different crystal packing. RESULTS 33 39 hNaa60 protein However, since hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) were crystallized in different crystal forms, the observed conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin may simply be an artifact related to the different crystal packing. RESULTS 52 64 crystallized experimental_method However, since hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) were crystallized in different crystal forms, the observed conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin may simply be an artifact related to the different crystal packing. RESULTS 78 91 crystal forms evidence However, since hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) were crystallized in different crystal forms, the observed conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin may simply be an artifact related to the different crystal packing. RESULTS 135 148 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element However, since hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) were crystallized in different crystal forms, the observed conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin may simply be an artifact related to the different crystal packing. RESULTS 200 215 crystal packing evidence However, since hNaa60(1-242) and hNaa60(1-199) were crystallized in different crystal forms, the observed conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin may simply be an artifact related to the different crystal packing. RESULTS 12 15 KAT protein_type Whether the KAT substrates bind to the β7-β8 hairpin displaced conformation of the enzyme needs to be verified by further structural and functional studies. RESULTS 39 52 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element Whether the KAT substrates bind to the β7-β8 hairpin displaced conformation of the enzyme needs to be verified by further structural and functional studies. RESULTS 122 155 structural and functional studies experimental_method Whether the KAT substrates bind to the β7-β8 hairpin displaced conformation of the enzyme needs to be verified by further structural and functional studies. RESULTS 0 6 Phe 34 residue_name_number Phe 34 facilitates proper positioning of the cofactor for acetyl-transfer RESULTS 58 64 acetyl chemical Phe 34 facilitates proper positioning of the cofactor for acetyl-transfer RESULTS 4 20 electron density evidence The electron density of Phe 34 side-chain is well defined in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure, but becomes invisible in the hNaa60(1-199)/CoA structure, indicating displacement of the Phe 34 side-chain in the latter (Fig. 3A,B). RESULTS 24 30 Phe 34 residue_name_number The electron density of Phe 34 side-chain is well defined in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure, but becomes invisible in the hNaa60(1-199)/CoA structure, indicating displacement of the Phe 34 side-chain in the latter (Fig. 3A,B). RESULTS 65 85 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly The electron density of Phe 34 side-chain is well defined in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure, but becomes invisible in the hNaa60(1-199)/CoA structure, indicating displacement of the Phe 34 side-chain in the latter (Fig. 3A,B). RESULTS 86 95 structure evidence The electron density of Phe 34 side-chain is well defined in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure, but becomes invisible in the hNaa60(1-199)/CoA structure, indicating displacement of the Phe 34 side-chain in the latter (Fig. 3A,B). RESULTS 126 143 hNaa60(1-199)/CoA complex_assembly The electron density of Phe 34 side-chain is well defined in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure, but becomes invisible in the hNaa60(1-199)/CoA structure, indicating displacement of the Phe 34 side-chain in the latter (Fig. 3A,B). RESULTS 144 153 structure evidence The electron density of Phe 34 side-chain is well defined in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure, but becomes invisible in the hNaa60(1-199)/CoA structure, indicating displacement of the Phe 34 side-chain in the latter (Fig. 3A,B). RESULTS 186 192 Phe 34 residue_name_number The electron density of Phe 34 side-chain is well defined in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure, but becomes invisible in the hNaa60(1-199)/CoA structure, indicating displacement of the Phe 34 side-chain in the latter (Fig. 3A,B). RESULTS 18 26 malonate chemical A solvent-derived malonate molecule is found beside Phe 34 and the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA in the high-resolution hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure (Fig. 3A). RESULTS 52 58 Phe 34 residue_name_number A solvent-derived malonate molecule is found beside Phe 34 and the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA in the high-resolution hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure (Fig. 3A). RESULTS 67 80 ethanethioate chemical A solvent-derived malonate molecule is found beside Phe 34 and the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA in the high-resolution hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure (Fig. 3A). RESULTS 91 97 Ac-CoA chemical A solvent-derived malonate molecule is found beside Phe 34 and the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA in the high-resolution hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure (Fig. 3A). RESULTS 121 141 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly A solvent-derived malonate molecule is found beside Phe 34 and the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA in the high-resolution hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure (Fig. 3A). RESULTS 142 151 structure evidence A solvent-derived malonate molecule is found beside Phe 34 and the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA in the high-resolution hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure (Fig. 3A). RESULTS 0 13 Superposition experimental_method Superposition of this structure on that of hNaa50p/CoA/peptide shows that the malonate molecule overlaps well on the N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide and residue Phe 34 in hNaa60 overlaps well on Phe 27 in hNaa50 (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 22 31 structure evidence Superposition of this structure on that of hNaa50p/CoA/peptide shows that the malonate molecule overlaps well on the N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide and residue Phe 34 in hNaa60 overlaps well on Phe 27 in hNaa50 (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 43 62 hNaa50p/CoA/peptide complex_assembly Superposition of this structure on that of hNaa50p/CoA/peptide shows that the malonate molecule overlaps well on the N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide and residue Phe 34 in hNaa60 overlaps well on Phe 27 in hNaa50 (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 78 86 malonate chemical Superposition of this structure on that of hNaa50p/CoA/peptide shows that the malonate molecule overlaps well on the N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide and residue Phe 34 in hNaa60 overlaps well on Phe 27 in hNaa50 (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 128 138 methionine residue_name Superposition of this structure on that of hNaa50p/CoA/peptide shows that the malonate molecule overlaps well on the N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide and residue Phe 34 in hNaa60 overlaps well on Phe 27 in hNaa50 (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 156 163 peptide chemical Superposition of this structure on that of hNaa50p/CoA/peptide shows that the malonate molecule overlaps well on the N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide and residue Phe 34 in hNaa60 overlaps well on Phe 27 in hNaa50 (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 176 182 Phe 34 residue_name_number Superposition of this structure on that of hNaa50p/CoA/peptide shows that the malonate molecule overlaps well on the N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide and residue Phe 34 in hNaa60 overlaps well on Phe 27 in hNaa50 (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 186 192 hNaa60 protein Superposition of this structure on that of hNaa50p/CoA/peptide shows that the malonate molecule overlaps well on the N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide and residue Phe 34 in hNaa60 overlaps well on Phe 27 in hNaa50 (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 210 216 Phe 27 residue_name_number Superposition of this structure on that of hNaa50p/CoA/peptide shows that the malonate molecule overlaps well on the N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide and residue Phe 34 in hNaa60 overlaps well on Phe 27 in hNaa50 (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 220 226 hNaa50 protein Superposition of this structure on that of hNaa50p/CoA/peptide shows that the malonate molecule overlaps well on the N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide and residue Phe 34 in hNaa60 overlaps well on Phe 27 in hNaa50 (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 22 31 structure evidence Interestingly, in the structure of hNaa60(1-199)/CoA, the terminal thiol of CoA adopts alternative conformations. RESULTS 35 52 hNaa60(1-199)/CoA complex_assembly Interestingly, in the structure of hNaa60(1-199)/CoA, the terminal thiol of CoA adopts alternative conformations. RESULTS 76 79 CoA chemical Interestingly, in the structure of hNaa60(1-199)/CoA, the terminal thiol of CoA adopts alternative conformations. RESULTS 33 38 amine chemical One is to approach the substrate amine (as indicated by the superimposed hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure), similar to the terminal ethanethioate of Ac-CoA in the structure of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA; the other is to approach the α1-α2 loop and away from the substrate amine (Fig. 3B). RESULTS 60 72 superimposed experimental_method One is to approach the substrate amine (as indicated by the superimposed hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure), similar to the terminal ethanethioate of Ac-CoA in the structure of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA; the other is to approach the α1-α2 loop and away from the substrate amine (Fig. 3B). RESULTS 73 91 hNaa50/CoA/peptide complex_assembly One is to approach the substrate amine (as indicated by the superimposed hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure), similar to the terminal ethanethioate of Ac-CoA in the structure of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA; the other is to approach the α1-α2 loop and away from the substrate amine (Fig. 3B). RESULTS 92 101 structure evidence One is to approach the substrate amine (as indicated by the superimposed hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure), similar to the terminal ethanethioate of Ac-CoA in the structure of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA; the other is to approach the α1-α2 loop and away from the substrate amine (Fig. 3B). RESULTS 128 141 ethanethioate chemical One is to approach the substrate amine (as indicated by the superimposed hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure), similar to the terminal ethanethioate of Ac-CoA in the structure of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA; the other is to approach the α1-α2 loop and away from the substrate amine (Fig. 3B). RESULTS 145 151 Ac-CoA chemical One is to approach the substrate amine (as indicated by the superimposed hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure), similar to the terminal ethanethioate of Ac-CoA in the structure of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA; the other is to approach the α1-α2 loop and away from the substrate amine (Fig. 3B). RESULTS 159 168 structure evidence One is to approach the substrate amine (as indicated by the superimposed hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure), similar to the terminal ethanethioate of Ac-CoA in the structure of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA; the other is to approach the α1-α2 loop and away from the substrate amine (Fig. 3B). RESULTS 172 192 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly One is to approach the substrate amine (as indicated by the superimposed hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure), similar to the terminal ethanethioate of Ac-CoA in the structure of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA; the other is to approach the α1-α2 loop and away from the substrate amine (Fig. 3B). RESULTS 223 233 α1-α2 loop structure_element One is to approach the substrate amine (as indicated by the superimposed hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure), similar to the terminal ethanethioate of Ac-CoA in the structure of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA; the other is to approach the α1-α2 loop and away from the substrate amine (Fig. 3B). RESULTS 37 53 electron density evidence To rule out the possibility that the electron density we define as the alternative conformation of the thiol terminus is residual electron density of the displaced side-chain of Phe 34, we solved the crystal structure of hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA. The structure of this mutant is highly similar to hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and there is essentially the same electron density corresponding to the alternative conformation of the thiol (Fig. 3C). RESULTS 130 146 electron density evidence To rule out the possibility that the electron density we define as the alternative conformation of the thiol terminus is residual electron density of the displaced side-chain of Phe 34, we solved the crystal structure of hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA. The structure of this mutant is highly similar to hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and there is essentially the same electron density corresponding to the alternative conformation of the thiol (Fig. 3C). RESULTS 178 184 Phe 34 residue_name_number To rule out the possibility that the electron density we define as the alternative conformation of the thiol terminus is residual electron density of the displaced side-chain of Phe 34, we solved the crystal structure of hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA. The structure of this mutant is highly similar to hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and there is essentially the same electron density corresponding to the alternative conformation of the thiol (Fig. 3C). RESULTS 189 195 solved experimental_method To rule out the possibility that the electron density we define as the alternative conformation of the thiol terminus is residual electron density of the displaced side-chain of Phe 34, we solved the crystal structure of hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA. The structure of this mutant is highly similar to hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and there is essentially the same electron density corresponding to the alternative conformation of the thiol (Fig. 3C). RESULTS 200 217 crystal structure evidence To rule out the possibility that the electron density we define as the alternative conformation of the thiol terminus is residual electron density of the displaced side-chain of Phe 34, we solved the crystal structure of hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA. The structure of this mutant is highly similar to hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and there is essentially the same electron density corresponding to the alternative conformation of the thiol (Fig. 3C). RESULTS 221 243 hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA complex_assembly To rule out the possibility that the electron density we define as the alternative conformation of the thiol terminus is residual electron density of the displaced side-chain of Phe 34, we solved the crystal structure of hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA. The structure of this mutant is highly similar to hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and there is essentially the same electron density corresponding to the alternative conformation of the thiol (Fig. 3C). RESULTS 249 258 structure evidence To rule out the possibility that the electron density we define as the alternative conformation of the thiol terminus is residual electron density of the displaced side-chain of Phe 34, we solved the crystal structure of hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA. The structure of this mutant is highly similar to hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and there is essentially the same electron density corresponding to the alternative conformation of the thiol (Fig. 3C). RESULTS 267 273 mutant protein_state To rule out the possibility that the electron density we define as the alternative conformation of the thiol terminus is residual electron density of the displaced side-chain of Phe 34, we solved the crystal structure of hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA. The structure of this mutant is highly similar to hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and there is essentially the same electron density corresponding to the alternative conformation of the thiol (Fig. 3C). RESULTS 295 312 hNaa60(1-199)/CoA complex_assembly To rule out the possibility that the electron density we define as the alternative conformation of the thiol terminus is residual electron density of the displaced side-chain of Phe 34, we solved the crystal structure of hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA. The structure of this mutant is highly similar to hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and there is essentially the same electron density corresponding to the alternative conformation of the thiol (Fig. 3C). RESULTS 347 363 electron density evidence To rule out the possibility that the electron density we define as the alternative conformation of the thiol terminus is residual electron density of the displaced side-chain of Phe 34, we solved the crystal structure of hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA. The structure of this mutant is highly similar to hNaa60(1-199)/CoA and there is essentially the same electron density corresponding to the alternative conformation of the thiol (Fig. 3C). RESULTS 0 6 Phe 27 residue_name_number Phe 27 in hNaa50p (equivalent to Phe 34 in hNaa60) has been implicated to facilitate the binding of N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide through hydrophobic interaction. RESULTS 10 17 hNaa50p protein Phe 27 in hNaa50p (equivalent to Phe 34 in hNaa60) has been implicated to facilitate the binding of N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide through hydrophobic interaction. RESULTS 33 39 Phe 34 residue_name_number Phe 27 in hNaa50p (equivalent to Phe 34 in hNaa60) has been implicated to facilitate the binding of N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide through hydrophobic interaction. RESULTS 43 49 hNaa60 protein Phe 27 in hNaa50p (equivalent to Phe 34 in hNaa60) has been implicated to facilitate the binding of N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide through hydrophobic interaction. RESULTS 111 121 methionine residue_name Phe 27 in hNaa50p (equivalent to Phe 34 in hNaa60) has been implicated to facilitate the binding of N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide through hydrophobic interaction. RESULTS 139 146 peptide chemical Phe 27 in hNaa50p (equivalent to Phe 34 in hNaa60) has been implicated to facilitate the binding of N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide through hydrophobic interaction. RESULTS 155 178 hydrophobic interaction bond_interaction Phe 27 in hNaa50p (equivalent to Phe 34 in hNaa60) has been implicated to facilitate the binding of N-terminal methionine of the substrate peptide through hydrophobic interaction. RESULTS 16 29 hNaa60/Ac-CoA complex_assembly However, in the hNaa60/Ac-CoA structure, a hydrophilic malonate molecule is found at the same location where the N-terminal methionine should bind as is indicated by the superposition (Fig. 3A), suggesting that Phe 34 may accommodate binding of hydrophilic substrate, too. RESULTS 30 39 structure evidence However, in the hNaa60/Ac-CoA structure, a hydrophilic malonate molecule is found at the same location where the N-terminal methionine should bind as is indicated by the superposition (Fig. 3A), suggesting that Phe 34 may accommodate binding of hydrophilic substrate, too. RESULTS 55 63 malonate chemical However, in the hNaa60/Ac-CoA structure, a hydrophilic malonate molecule is found at the same location where the N-terminal methionine should bind as is indicated by the superposition (Fig. 3A), suggesting that Phe 34 may accommodate binding of hydrophilic substrate, too. RESULTS 124 134 methionine residue_name However, in the hNaa60/Ac-CoA structure, a hydrophilic malonate molecule is found at the same location where the N-terminal methionine should bind as is indicated by the superposition (Fig. 3A), suggesting that Phe 34 may accommodate binding of hydrophilic substrate, too. RESULTS 170 183 superposition experimental_method However, in the hNaa60/Ac-CoA structure, a hydrophilic malonate molecule is found at the same location where the N-terminal methionine should bind as is indicated by the superposition (Fig. 3A), suggesting that Phe 34 may accommodate binding of hydrophilic substrate, too. RESULTS 211 217 Phe 34 residue_name_number However, in the hNaa60/Ac-CoA structure, a hydrophilic malonate molecule is found at the same location where the N-terminal methionine should bind as is indicated by the superposition (Fig. 3A), suggesting that Phe 34 may accommodate binding of hydrophilic substrate, too. RESULTS 25 31 Phe 34 residue_name_number Moreover, orientation of Phe 34 side-chain seems to be co-related to positioning of the terminus of the co-enzyme and important for placing it at a location in close proximity to the substrate amine. RESULTS 23 29 Phe 34 residue_name_number We hypothesize that if Phe 34 only works to facilitate the binding of the hydrophobic N-terminal Met residue, to mutate it from Phe to Ala would not abolish the catalytic activity of this enzyme, while if Phe 34 also plays an essential role to position the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA, the mutation would be expected to abrogate the activity of the enzyme. RESULTS 97 100 Met residue_name We hypothesize that if Phe 34 only works to facilitate the binding of the hydrophobic N-terminal Met residue, to mutate it from Phe to Ala would not abolish the catalytic activity of this enzyme, while if Phe 34 also plays an essential role to position the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA, the mutation would be expected to abrogate the activity of the enzyme. RESULTS 113 119 mutate experimental_method We hypothesize that if Phe 34 only works to facilitate the binding of the hydrophobic N-terminal Met residue, to mutate it from Phe to Ala would not abolish the catalytic activity of this enzyme, while if Phe 34 also plays an essential role to position the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA, the mutation would be expected to abrogate the activity of the enzyme. RESULTS 128 131 Phe residue_name We hypothesize that if Phe 34 only works to facilitate the binding of the hydrophobic N-terminal Met residue, to mutate it from Phe to Ala would not abolish the catalytic activity of this enzyme, while if Phe 34 also plays an essential role to position the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA, the mutation would be expected to abrogate the activity of the enzyme. RESULTS 135 138 Ala residue_name We hypothesize that if Phe 34 only works to facilitate the binding of the hydrophobic N-terminal Met residue, to mutate it from Phe to Ala would not abolish the catalytic activity of this enzyme, while if Phe 34 also plays an essential role to position the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA, the mutation would be expected to abrogate the activity of the enzyme. RESULTS 205 211 Phe 34 residue_name_number We hypothesize that if Phe 34 only works to facilitate the binding of the hydrophobic N-terminal Met residue, to mutate it from Phe to Ala would not abolish the catalytic activity of this enzyme, while if Phe 34 also plays an essential role to position the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA, the mutation would be expected to abrogate the activity of the enzyme. RESULTS 257 270 ethanethioate chemical We hypothesize that if Phe 34 only works to facilitate the binding of the hydrophobic N-terminal Met residue, to mutate it from Phe to Ala would not abolish the catalytic activity of this enzyme, while if Phe 34 also plays an essential role to position the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA, the mutation would be expected to abrogate the activity of the enzyme. RESULTS 281 287 Ac-CoA chemical We hypothesize that if Phe 34 only works to facilitate the binding of the hydrophobic N-terminal Met residue, to mutate it from Phe to Ala would not abolish the catalytic activity of this enzyme, while if Phe 34 also plays an essential role to position the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA, the mutation would be expected to abrogate the activity of the enzyme. RESULTS 293 301 mutation experimental_method We hypothesize that if Phe 34 only works to facilitate the binding of the hydrophobic N-terminal Met residue, to mutate it from Phe to Ala would not abolish the catalytic activity of this enzyme, while if Phe 34 also plays an essential role to position the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA, the mutation would be expected to abrogate the activity of the enzyme. RESULTS 12 31 enzyme kinetic data evidence Indeed, our enzyme kinetic data showed that hNaa60(1-199) F34A mutant showed no detectable activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS 44 57 hNaa60(1-199) mutant Indeed, our enzyme kinetic data showed that hNaa60(1-199) F34A mutant showed no detectable activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS 58 62 F34A mutant Indeed, our enzyme kinetic data showed that hNaa60(1-199) F34A mutant showed no detectable activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS 63 69 mutant protein_state Indeed, our enzyme kinetic data showed that hNaa60(1-199) F34A mutant showed no detectable activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS 109 115 mutant protein_state In order to rule out the possibility that the observed loss of activity may be related to bad folding of the mutant protein, we studied the circular dichroism (CD) spectrum of the protein (Fig. 5B) and determined its crystal structure (Fig. 3C). RESULTS 140 158 circular dichroism experimental_method In order to rule out the possibility that the observed loss of activity may be related to bad folding of the mutant protein, we studied the circular dichroism (CD) spectrum of the protein (Fig. 5B) and determined its crystal structure (Fig. 3C). RESULTS 160 162 CD experimental_method In order to rule out the possibility that the observed loss of activity may be related to bad folding of the mutant protein, we studied the circular dichroism (CD) spectrum of the protein (Fig. 5B) and determined its crystal structure (Fig. 3C). RESULTS 164 172 spectrum evidence In order to rule out the possibility that the observed loss of activity may be related to bad folding of the mutant protein, we studied the circular dichroism (CD) spectrum of the protein (Fig. 5B) and determined its crystal structure (Fig. 3C). RESULTS 217 234 crystal structure evidence In order to rule out the possibility that the observed loss of activity may be related to bad folding of the mutant protein, we studied the circular dichroism (CD) spectrum of the protein (Fig. 5B) and determined its crystal structure (Fig. 3C). RESULTS 29 33 F34A mutant Both studies proved that the F34A mutant protein is well-folded. RESULTS 34 40 mutant protein_state Both studies proved that the F34A mutant protein is well-folded. RESULTS 52 63 well-folded protein_state Both studies proved that the F34A mutant protein is well-folded. RESULTS 50 60 α1-α2 loop structure_element Many studies have addressed the crucial effect of α1-α2 loop on catalysis, showing that some residues located in this area are involved in the binding of substrates. RESULTS 16 22 Phe 34 residue_name_number We propose that Phe 34 may play a dual role both in interacting with the peptide substrate (recognition) and in positioning of the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA to the right location to facilitate acetyl-transfer. RESULTS 73 80 peptide chemical We propose that Phe 34 may play a dual role both in interacting with the peptide substrate (recognition) and in positioning of the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA to the right location to facilitate acetyl-transfer. RESULTS 131 144 ethanethioate chemical We propose that Phe 34 may play a dual role both in interacting with the peptide substrate (recognition) and in positioning of the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA to the right location to facilitate acetyl-transfer. RESULTS 155 161 Ac-CoA chemical We propose that Phe 34 may play a dual role both in interacting with the peptide substrate (recognition) and in positioning of the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA to the right location to facilitate acetyl-transfer. RESULTS 198 204 acetyl chemical We propose that Phe 34 may play a dual role both in interacting with the peptide substrate (recognition) and in positioning of the ethanethioate moiety of Ac-CoA to the right location to facilitate acetyl-transfer. RESULTS 21 27 hNaa60 protein Structural basis for hNaa60 substrate binding RESULTS 70 76 hNaa60 protein Several studies have demonstrated that the substrate specificities of hNaa60 and hNaa50 are highly overlapped. RESULTS 81 87 hNaa50 protein Several studies have demonstrated that the substrate specificities of hNaa60 and hNaa50 are highly overlapped. RESULTS 4 13 structure evidence The structure of hNaa50p/CoA/peptide provides detailed information about the position of substrate N-terminal residues in the active site of hNaa50. RESULTS 17 36 hNaa50p/CoA/peptide complex_assembly The structure of hNaa50p/CoA/peptide provides detailed information about the position of substrate N-terminal residues in the active site of hNaa50. RESULTS 126 137 active site site The structure of hNaa50p/CoA/peptide provides detailed information about the position of substrate N-terminal residues in the active site of hNaa50. RESULTS 141 147 hNaa50 protein The structure of hNaa50p/CoA/peptide provides detailed information about the position of substrate N-terminal residues in the active site of hNaa50. RESULTS 14 25 active site site Comparing the active site of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA with hNaa50p/CoA/peptide revealed that key catalytic and substrate binding residues are highly conserved in both proteins (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 29 49 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly Comparing the active site of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA with hNaa50p/CoA/peptide revealed that key catalytic and substrate binding residues are highly conserved in both proteins (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 55 74 hNaa50p/CoA/peptide complex_assembly Comparing the active site of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA with hNaa50p/CoA/peptide revealed that key catalytic and substrate binding residues are highly conserved in both proteins (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 93 133 catalytic and substrate binding residues site Comparing the active site of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA with hNaa50p/CoA/peptide revealed that key catalytic and substrate binding residues are highly conserved in both proteins (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 138 154 highly conserved protein_state Comparing the active site of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA with hNaa50p/CoA/peptide revealed that key catalytic and substrate binding residues are highly conserved in both proteins (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 27 34 hNaa50p protein With respect to catalysis, hNaa50p has been shown to employ residues Tyr 73 and His 112 to abstract proton from the α-amino group from the substrate’s first residue through a well-ordered water. RESULTS 69 75 Tyr 73 residue_name_number With respect to catalysis, hNaa50p has been shown to employ residues Tyr 73 and His 112 to abstract proton from the α-amino group from the substrate’s first residue through a well-ordered water. RESULTS 80 87 His 112 residue_name_number With respect to catalysis, hNaa50p has been shown to employ residues Tyr 73 and His 112 to abstract proton from the α-amino group from the substrate’s first residue through a well-ordered water. RESULTS 175 187 well-ordered protein_state With respect to catalysis, hNaa50p has been shown to employ residues Tyr 73 and His 112 to abstract proton from the α-amino group from the substrate’s first residue through a well-ordered water. RESULTS 188 193 water chemical With respect to catalysis, hNaa50p has been shown to employ residues Tyr 73 and His 112 to abstract proton from the α-amino group from the substrate’s first residue through a well-ordered water. RESULTS 2 14 well-ordered protein_state A well-ordered water was also found between Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (1-199)/CoA and hNaa60 (1-242)/Ac-CoA (Fig. 4B). RESULTS 15 20 water chemical A well-ordered water was also found between Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (1-199)/CoA and hNaa60 (1-242)/Ac-CoA (Fig. 4B). RESULTS 44 50 Tyr 97 residue_name_number A well-ordered water was also found between Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (1-199)/CoA and hNaa60 (1-242)/Ac-CoA (Fig. 4B). RESULTS 55 62 His 138 residue_name_number A well-ordered water was also found between Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (1-199)/CoA and hNaa60 (1-242)/Ac-CoA (Fig. 4B). RESULTS 66 84 hNaa60 (1-199)/CoA complex_assembly A well-ordered water was also found between Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (1-199)/CoA and hNaa60 (1-242)/Ac-CoA (Fig. 4B). RESULTS 89 110 hNaa60 (1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly A well-ordered water was also found between Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (1-199)/CoA and hNaa60 (1-242)/Ac-CoA (Fig. 4B). RESULTS 29 35 Tyr 97 residue_name_number To determine the function of Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 catalysis, we mutated these residues to alanine and phenylalanine, respectively, and confirmed that all these mutants used in our kinetic assays are well-folded by CD spectra (Fig. 5B). RESULTS 40 47 His 138 residue_name_number To determine the function of Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 catalysis, we mutated these residues to alanine and phenylalanine, respectively, and confirmed that all these mutants used in our kinetic assays are well-folded by CD spectra (Fig. 5B). RESULTS 51 57 hNaa60 protein To determine the function of Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 catalysis, we mutated these residues to alanine and phenylalanine, respectively, and confirmed that all these mutants used in our kinetic assays are well-folded by CD spectra (Fig. 5B). RESULTS 72 79 mutated experimental_method To determine the function of Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 catalysis, we mutated these residues to alanine and phenylalanine, respectively, and confirmed that all these mutants used in our kinetic assays are well-folded by CD spectra (Fig. 5B). RESULTS 98 105 alanine residue_name To determine the function of Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 catalysis, we mutated these residues to alanine and phenylalanine, respectively, and confirmed that all these mutants used in our kinetic assays are well-folded by CD spectra (Fig. 5B). RESULTS 110 123 phenylalanine residue_name To determine the function of Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 catalysis, we mutated these residues to alanine and phenylalanine, respectively, and confirmed that all these mutants used in our kinetic assays are well-folded by CD spectra (Fig. 5B). RESULTS 168 175 mutants protein_state To determine the function of Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 catalysis, we mutated these residues to alanine and phenylalanine, respectively, and confirmed that all these mutants used in our kinetic assays are well-folded by CD spectra (Fig. 5B). RESULTS 188 202 kinetic assays experimental_method To determine the function of Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 catalysis, we mutated these residues to alanine and phenylalanine, respectively, and confirmed that all these mutants used in our kinetic assays are well-folded by CD spectra (Fig. 5B). RESULTS 207 218 well-folded protein_state To determine the function of Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 catalysis, we mutated these residues to alanine and phenylalanine, respectively, and confirmed that all these mutants used in our kinetic assays are well-folded by CD spectra (Fig. 5B). RESULTS 222 224 CD experimental_method To determine the function of Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 catalysis, we mutated these residues to alanine and phenylalanine, respectively, and confirmed that all these mutants used in our kinetic assays are well-folded by CD spectra (Fig. 5B). RESULTS 225 232 spectra evidence To determine the function of Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 catalysis, we mutated these residues to alanine and phenylalanine, respectively, and confirmed that all these mutants used in our kinetic assays are well-folded by CD spectra (Fig. 5B). RESULTS 45 53 SDS-PAGE experimental_method Purity of all proteins were also analyzed by SDS-PAGE (Figure S5). RESULTS 24 31 mutants protein_state As show in Fig. 5A, the mutants Y97A, Y97F, H138A and H138F abolished the activity of hNaa60. RESULTS 32 36 Y97A mutant As show in Fig. 5A, the mutants Y97A, Y97F, H138A and H138F abolished the activity of hNaa60. RESULTS 38 42 Y97F mutant As show in Fig. 5A, the mutants Y97A, Y97F, H138A and H138F abolished the activity of hNaa60. RESULTS 44 49 H138A mutant As show in Fig. 5A, the mutants Y97A, Y97F, H138A and H138F abolished the activity of hNaa60. RESULTS 54 59 H138F mutant As show in Fig. 5A, the mutants Y97A, Y97F, H138A and H138F abolished the activity of hNaa60. RESULTS 60 82 abolished the activity protein_state As show in Fig. 5A, the mutants Y97A, Y97F, H138A and H138F abolished the activity of hNaa60. RESULTS 86 92 hNaa60 protein As show in Fig. 5A, the mutants Y97A, Y97F, H138A and H138F abolished the activity of hNaa60. RESULTS 16 22 mutate experimental_method In contrast, to mutate the nearby solvent exposed residue Glu 37 to Ala (E37A) has little impact on the activity of hNaa60 (Figs 4B and 5A). RESULTS 34 49 solvent exposed protein_state In contrast, to mutate the nearby solvent exposed residue Glu 37 to Ala (E37A) has little impact on the activity of hNaa60 (Figs 4B and 5A). RESULTS 58 64 Glu 37 residue_name_number In contrast, to mutate the nearby solvent exposed residue Glu 37 to Ala (E37A) has little impact on the activity of hNaa60 (Figs 4B and 5A). RESULTS 68 71 Ala residue_name In contrast, to mutate the nearby solvent exposed residue Glu 37 to Ala (E37A) has little impact on the activity of hNaa60 (Figs 4B and 5A). RESULTS 73 77 E37A mutant In contrast, to mutate the nearby solvent exposed residue Glu 37 to Ala (E37A) has little impact on the activity of hNaa60 (Figs 4B and 5A). RESULTS 116 122 hNaa60 protein In contrast, to mutate the nearby solvent exposed residue Glu 37 to Ala (E37A) has little impact on the activity of hNaa60 (Figs 4B and 5A). RESULTS 19 52 structural and functional studies experimental_method In conclusion, the structural and functional studies indicate that hNaa60 applies the same two base mechanism through Tyr 97, His 138 and a well-ordered water as was described for hNaa50. RESULTS 67 73 hNaa60 protein In conclusion, the structural and functional studies indicate that hNaa60 applies the same two base mechanism through Tyr 97, His 138 and a well-ordered water as was described for hNaa50. RESULTS 118 124 Tyr 97 residue_name_number In conclusion, the structural and functional studies indicate that hNaa60 applies the same two base mechanism through Tyr 97, His 138 and a well-ordered water as was described for hNaa50. RESULTS 126 133 His 138 residue_name_number In conclusion, the structural and functional studies indicate that hNaa60 applies the same two base mechanism through Tyr 97, His 138 and a well-ordered water as was described for hNaa50. RESULTS 140 152 well-ordered protein_state In conclusion, the structural and functional studies indicate that hNaa60 applies the same two base mechanism through Tyr 97, His 138 and a well-ordered water as was described for hNaa50. RESULTS 153 158 water chemical In conclusion, the structural and functional studies indicate that hNaa60 applies the same two base mechanism through Tyr 97, His 138 and a well-ordered water as was described for hNaa50. RESULTS 180 186 hNaa50 protein In conclusion, the structural and functional studies indicate that hNaa60 applies the same two base mechanism through Tyr 97, His 138 and a well-ordered water as was described for hNaa50. RESULTS 4 12 malonate chemical The malonate molecule observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure may be indicative of the substrate binding position of hNaa60 since it is located in the active site and overlaps the N-terminal Met of the substrate peptide in the superposition with the hNaa50p/CoA/peptide structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 38 58 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly The malonate molecule observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure may be indicative of the substrate binding position of hNaa60 since it is located in the active site and overlaps the N-terminal Met of the substrate peptide in the superposition with the hNaa50p/CoA/peptide structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 59 76 crystal structure evidence The malonate molecule observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure may be indicative of the substrate binding position of hNaa60 since it is located in the active site and overlaps the N-terminal Met of the substrate peptide in the superposition with the hNaa50p/CoA/peptide structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 132 138 hNaa60 protein The malonate molecule observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure may be indicative of the substrate binding position of hNaa60 since it is located in the active site and overlaps the N-terminal Met of the substrate peptide in the superposition with the hNaa50p/CoA/peptide structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 166 177 active site site The malonate molecule observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure may be indicative of the substrate binding position of hNaa60 since it is located in the active site and overlaps the N-terminal Met of the substrate peptide in the superposition with the hNaa50p/CoA/peptide structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 206 209 Met residue_name The malonate molecule observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure may be indicative of the substrate binding position of hNaa60 since it is located in the active site and overlaps the N-terminal Met of the substrate peptide in the superposition with the hNaa50p/CoA/peptide structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 227 234 peptide chemical The malonate molecule observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure may be indicative of the substrate binding position of hNaa60 since it is located in the active site and overlaps the N-terminal Met of the substrate peptide in the superposition with the hNaa50p/CoA/peptide structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 242 255 superposition experimental_method The malonate molecule observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure may be indicative of the substrate binding position of hNaa60 since it is located in the active site and overlaps the N-terminal Met of the substrate peptide in the superposition with the hNaa50p/CoA/peptide structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 265 284 hNaa50p/CoA/peptide complex_assembly The malonate molecule observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure may be indicative of the substrate binding position of hNaa60 since it is located in the active site and overlaps the N-terminal Met of the substrate peptide in the superposition with the hNaa50p/CoA/peptide structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 285 294 structure evidence The malonate molecule observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure may be indicative of the substrate binding position of hNaa60 since it is located in the active site and overlaps the N-terminal Met of the substrate peptide in the superposition with the hNaa50p/CoA/peptide structure (Fig. 4A). RESULTS 9 15 Tyr 38 residue_name_number Residues Tyr 38, Asn 143 and Tyr 165 are located around the malonate and interact with it through direct hydrogen bonds or water bridge (Fig. 4C). RESULTS 17 24 Asn 143 residue_name_number Residues Tyr 38, Asn 143 and Tyr 165 are located around the malonate and interact with it through direct hydrogen bonds or water bridge (Fig. 4C). RESULTS 29 36 Tyr 165 residue_name_number Residues Tyr 38, Asn 143 and Tyr 165 are located around the malonate and interact with it through direct hydrogen bonds or water bridge (Fig. 4C). RESULTS 60 68 malonate chemical Residues Tyr 38, Asn 143 and Tyr 165 are located around the malonate and interact with it through direct hydrogen bonds or water bridge (Fig. 4C). RESULTS 105 119 hydrogen bonds bond_interaction Residues Tyr 38, Asn 143 and Tyr 165 are located around the malonate and interact with it through direct hydrogen bonds or water bridge (Fig. 4C). RESULTS 123 135 water bridge bond_interaction Residues Tyr 38, Asn 143 and Tyr 165 are located around the malonate and interact with it through direct hydrogen bonds or water bridge (Fig. 4C). RESULTS 9 17 malonate chemical Although malonate is negatively charged, which is different from that of lysine ε-amine or peptide N-terminal amine, similar hydrophilic interactions may take place when substrate amine presents in the same position, since Tyr 38, Asn 143 and Tyr 165 are not positively or negatively charged. RESULTS 73 79 lysine residue_name Although malonate is negatively charged, which is different from that of lysine ε-amine or peptide N-terminal amine, similar hydrophilic interactions may take place when substrate amine presents in the same position, since Tyr 38, Asn 143 and Tyr 165 are not positively or negatively charged. RESULTS 91 98 peptide chemical Although malonate is negatively charged, which is different from that of lysine ε-amine or peptide N-terminal amine, similar hydrophilic interactions may take place when substrate amine presents in the same position, since Tyr 38, Asn 143 and Tyr 165 are not positively or negatively charged. RESULTS 125 149 hydrophilic interactions bond_interaction Although malonate is negatively charged, which is different from that of lysine ε-amine or peptide N-terminal amine, similar hydrophilic interactions may take place when substrate amine presents in the same position, since Tyr 38, Asn 143 and Tyr 165 are not positively or negatively charged. RESULTS 223 229 Tyr 38 residue_name_number Although malonate is negatively charged, which is different from that of lysine ε-amine or peptide N-terminal amine, similar hydrophilic interactions may take place when substrate amine presents in the same position, since Tyr 38, Asn 143 and Tyr 165 are not positively or negatively charged. RESULTS 231 238 Asn 143 residue_name_number Although malonate is negatively charged, which is different from that of lysine ε-amine or peptide N-terminal amine, similar hydrophilic interactions may take place when substrate amine presents in the same position, since Tyr 38, Asn 143 and Tyr 165 are not positively or negatively charged. RESULTS 243 250 Tyr 165 residue_name_number Although malonate is negatively charged, which is different from that of lysine ε-amine or peptide N-terminal amine, similar hydrophilic interactions may take place when substrate amine presents in the same position, since Tyr 38, Asn 143 and Tyr 165 are not positively or negatively charged. RESULTS 57 61 Y38A mutant In agreement with this hypothesis, it was found that the Y38A, N143A and Y165A mutants all showed remarkably reduced activities as compared to WT, implying that these residues may be critical for substrate binding (Figs 4C and 5A). RESULTS 63 68 N143A mutant In agreement with this hypothesis, it was found that the Y38A, N143A and Y165A mutants all showed remarkably reduced activities as compared to WT, implying that these residues may be critical for substrate binding (Figs 4C and 5A). RESULTS 73 78 Y165A mutant In agreement with this hypothesis, it was found that the Y38A, N143A and Y165A mutants all showed remarkably reduced activities as compared to WT, implying that these residues may be critical for substrate binding (Figs 4C and 5A). RESULTS 79 86 mutants protein_state In agreement with this hypothesis, it was found that the Y38A, N143A and Y165A mutants all showed remarkably reduced activities as compared to WT, implying that these residues may be critical for substrate binding (Figs 4C and 5A). RESULTS 143 145 WT protein_state In agreement with this hypothesis, it was found that the Y38A, N143A and Y165A mutants all showed remarkably reduced activities as compared to WT, implying that these residues may be critical for substrate binding (Figs 4C and 5A). RESULTS 4 14 β3-β4 loop structure_element The β3-β4 loop participates in the regulation of hNaa60-activity RESULTS 49 55 hNaa60 protein The β3-β4 loop participates in the regulation of hNaa60-activity RESULTS 17 19 β3 structure_element Residues between β3 and β4 of hNaa60 form a unique 20-residue long loop (residues 73–92) that is a short turn in many other NAT members (Fig. 1D). RESULTS 24 26 β4 structure_element Residues between β3 and β4 of hNaa60 form a unique 20-residue long loop (residues 73–92) that is a short turn in many other NAT members (Fig. 1D). RESULTS 30 36 hNaa60 protein Residues between β3 and β4 of hNaa60 form a unique 20-residue long loop (residues 73–92) that is a short turn in many other NAT members (Fig. 1D). RESULTS 51 71 20-residue long loop structure_element Residues between β3 and β4 of hNaa60 form a unique 20-residue long loop (residues 73–92) that is a short turn in many other NAT members (Fig. 1D). RESULTS 82 87 73–92 residue_range Residues between β3 and β4 of hNaa60 form a unique 20-residue long loop (residues 73–92) that is a short turn in many other NAT members (Fig. 1D). RESULTS 99 109 short turn structure_element Residues between β3 and β4 of hNaa60 form a unique 20-residue long loop (residues 73–92) that is a short turn in many other NAT members (Fig. 1D). RESULTS 124 127 NAT protein_type Residues between β3 and β4 of hNaa60 form a unique 20-residue long loop (residues 73–92) that is a short turn in many other NAT members (Fig. 1D). RESULTS 30 46 auto-acetylation ptm Previous study indicated that auto-acetylation of hNaa60K79 could influence the activity of hNaa60; however, we were not able to determine if Lys 79 is acetylated in our crystal structures due to poor quality of the electron density of Lys 79 side-chain. RESULTS 50 56 hNaa60 protein Previous study indicated that auto-acetylation of hNaa60K79 could influence the activity of hNaa60; however, we were not able to determine if Lys 79 is acetylated in our crystal structures due to poor quality of the electron density of Lys 79 side-chain. RESULTS 56 59 K79 residue_name_number Previous study indicated that auto-acetylation of hNaa60K79 could influence the activity of hNaa60; however, we were not able to determine if Lys 79 is acetylated in our crystal structures due to poor quality of the electron density of Lys 79 side-chain. RESULTS 92 98 hNaa60 protein Previous study indicated that auto-acetylation of hNaa60K79 could influence the activity of hNaa60; however, we were not able to determine if Lys 79 is acetylated in our crystal structures due to poor quality of the electron density of Lys 79 side-chain. RESULTS 142 148 Lys 79 residue_name_number Previous study indicated that auto-acetylation of hNaa60K79 could influence the activity of hNaa60; however, we were not able to determine if Lys 79 is acetylated in our crystal structures due to poor quality of the electron density of Lys 79 side-chain. RESULTS 152 162 acetylated protein_state Previous study indicated that auto-acetylation of hNaa60K79 could influence the activity of hNaa60; however, we were not able to determine if Lys 79 is acetylated in our crystal structures due to poor quality of the electron density of Lys 79 side-chain. RESULTS 170 188 crystal structures evidence Previous study indicated that auto-acetylation of hNaa60K79 could influence the activity of hNaa60; however, we were not able to determine if Lys 79 is acetylated in our crystal structures due to poor quality of the electron density of Lys 79 side-chain. RESULTS 216 232 electron density evidence Previous study indicated that auto-acetylation of hNaa60K79 could influence the activity of hNaa60; however, we were not able to determine if Lys 79 is acetylated in our crystal structures due to poor quality of the electron density of Lys 79 side-chain. RESULTS 236 242 Lys 79 residue_name_number Previous study indicated that auto-acetylation of hNaa60K79 could influence the activity of hNaa60; however, we were not able to determine if Lys 79 is acetylated in our crystal structures due to poor quality of the electron density of Lys 79 side-chain. RESULTS 18 35 mass spectrometry experimental_method We therefore used mass spectrometry to analyze if Lys 79 was acetylated in our bacterially purified proteins, and observed no modification on this residue (Figure S6). RESULTS 50 56 Lys 79 residue_name_number We therefore used mass spectrometry to analyze if Lys 79 was acetylated in our bacterially purified proteins, and observed no modification on this residue (Figure S6). RESULTS 61 71 acetylated protein_state We therefore used mass spectrometry to analyze if Lys 79 was acetylated in our bacterially purified proteins, and observed no modification on this residue (Figure S6). RESULTS 24 30 hNaa60 protein To assess the impact of hNaa60K79 auto-acetylation, we studied the kinetics of K79R and K79Q mutants which mimic the un-acetylated and acetylated form of Lys 79, respectively. RESULTS 30 33 K79 residue_name_number To assess the impact of hNaa60K79 auto-acetylation, we studied the kinetics of K79R and K79Q mutants which mimic the un-acetylated and acetylated form of Lys 79, respectively. RESULTS 34 50 auto-acetylation ptm To assess the impact of hNaa60K79 auto-acetylation, we studied the kinetics of K79R and K79Q mutants which mimic the un-acetylated and acetylated form of Lys 79, respectively. RESULTS 79 83 K79R mutant To assess the impact of hNaa60K79 auto-acetylation, we studied the kinetics of K79R and K79Q mutants which mimic the un-acetylated and acetylated form of Lys 79, respectively. RESULTS 88 92 K79Q mutant To assess the impact of hNaa60K79 auto-acetylation, we studied the kinetics of K79R and K79Q mutants which mimic the un-acetylated and acetylated form of Lys 79, respectively. RESULTS 93 100 mutants protein_state To assess the impact of hNaa60K79 auto-acetylation, we studied the kinetics of K79R and K79Q mutants which mimic the un-acetylated and acetylated form of Lys 79, respectively. RESULTS 117 130 un-acetylated protein_state To assess the impact of hNaa60K79 auto-acetylation, we studied the kinetics of K79R and K79Q mutants which mimic the un-acetylated and acetylated form of Lys 79, respectively. RESULTS 135 145 acetylated protein_state To assess the impact of hNaa60K79 auto-acetylation, we studied the kinetics of K79R and K79Q mutants which mimic the un-acetylated and acetylated form of Lys 79, respectively. RESULTS 154 160 Lys 79 residue_name_number To assess the impact of hNaa60K79 auto-acetylation, we studied the kinetics of K79R and K79Q mutants which mimic the un-acetylated and acetylated form of Lys 79, respectively. RESULTS 20 24 K79R mutant Interestingly, both K79R and K79Q mutants led to an increase in the catalytic activity of hNaa60, while K79A mutant led to modest decrease of the activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS 29 33 K79Q mutant Interestingly, both K79R and K79Q mutants led to an increase in the catalytic activity of hNaa60, while K79A mutant led to modest decrease of the activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS 34 41 mutants protein_state Interestingly, both K79R and K79Q mutants led to an increase in the catalytic activity of hNaa60, while K79A mutant led to modest decrease of the activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS 90 96 hNaa60 protein Interestingly, both K79R and K79Q mutants led to an increase in the catalytic activity of hNaa60, while K79A mutant led to modest decrease of the activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS 104 108 K79A mutant Interestingly, both K79R and K79Q mutants led to an increase in the catalytic activity of hNaa60, while K79A mutant led to modest decrease of the activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS 109 115 mutant protein_state Interestingly, both K79R and K79Q mutants led to an increase in the catalytic activity of hNaa60, while K79A mutant led to modest decrease of the activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS 29 40 acetylation ptm These data indicate that the acetylation of Lys 79 is not required for optimal catalytic activity of hNaa60 in vitro. RESULTS 44 50 Lys 79 residue_name_number These data indicate that the acetylation of Lys 79 is not required for optimal catalytic activity of hNaa60 in vitro. RESULTS 101 107 hNaa60 protein These data indicate that the acetylation of Lys 79 is not required for optimal catalytic activity of hNaa60 in vitro. RESULTS 21 31 β3-β4 loop structure_element It is noted that the β3-β4 loop of hNaa60 acts like a door leaf to partly cover the substrate-binding pathway. RESULTS 35 41 hNaa60 protein It is noted that the β3-β4 loop of hNaa60 acts like a door leaf to partly cover the substrate-binding pathway. RESULTS 84 109 substrate-binding pathway site It is noted that the β3-β4 loop of hNaa60 acts like a door leaf to partly cover the substrate-binding pathway. RESULTS 30 40 β3-β4 loop structure_element We hence hypothesize that the β3-β4 loop may interfere with the access of the peptide substrates and that the solvent-exposing Lys 79 may play a potential role to remove the door leaf when it hovers in solvent (Fig. 4D). RESULTS 78 85 peptide chemical We hence hypothesize that the β3-β4 loop may interfere with the access of the peptide substrates and that the solvent-exposing Lys 79 may play a potential role to remove the door leaf when it hovers in solvent (Fig. 4D). RESULTS 110 126 solvent-exposing protein_state We hence hypothesize that the β3-β4 loop may interfere with the access of the peptide substrates and that the solvent-exposing Lys 79 may play a potential role to remove the door leaf when it hovers in solvent (Fig. 4D). RESULTS 127 133 Lys 79 residue_name_number We hence hypothesize that the β3-β4 loop may interfere with the access of the peptide substrates and that the solvent-exposing Lys 79 may play a potential role to remove the door leaf when it hovers in solvent (Fig. 4D). RESULTS 16 22 Glu 80 residue_name_number Acidic residues Glu 80, Asp 81 and Asp 83 interact with His 138, His 159 and His 158 to maintain the conformation of the β3-β4 loop, thus contribute to control the substrate binding (Fig. 4D). RESULTS 24 30 Asp 81 residue_name_number Acidic residues Glu 80, Asp 81 and Asp 83 interact with His 138, His 159 and His 158 to maintain the conformation of the β3-β4 loop, thus contribute to control the substrate binding (Fig. 4D). RESULTS 35 41 Asp 83 residue_name_number Acidic residues Glu 80, Asp 81 and Asp 83 interact with His 138, His 159 and His 158 to maintain the conformation of the β3-β4 loop, thus contribute to control the substrate binding (Fig. 4D). RESULTS 56 63 His 138 residue_name_number Acidic residues Glu 80, Asp 81 and Asp 83 interact with His 138, His 159 and His 158 to maintain the conformation of the β3-β4 loop, thus contribute to control the substrate binding (Fig. 4D). RESULTS 65 72 His 159 residue_name_number Acidic residues Glu 80, Asp 81 and Asp 83 interact with His 138, His 159 and His 158 to maintain the conformation of the β3-β4 loop, thus contribute to control the substrate binding (Fig. 4D). RESULTS 77 84 His 158 residue_name_number Acidic residues Glu 80, Asp 81 and Asp 83 interact with His 138, His 159 and His 158 to maintain the conformation of the β3-β4 loop, thus contribute to control the substrate binding (Fig. 4D). RESULTS 121 131 β3-β4 loop structure_element Acidic residues Glu 80, Asp 81 and Asp 83 interact with His 138, His 159 and His 158 to maintain the conformation of the β3-β4 loop, thus contribute to control the substrate binding (Fig. 4D). RESULTS 30 37 mutated experimental_method To verify this hypothesis, we mutated Glu 80, Asp 81 and Asp 83 to Ala respectively. RESULTS 38 44 Glu 80 residue_name_number To verify this hypothesis, we mutated Glu 80, Asp 81 and Asp 83 to Ala respectively. RESULTS 46 52 Asp 81 residue_name_number To verify this hypothesis, we mutated Glu 80, Asp 81 and Asp 83 to Ala respectively. RESULTS 57 63 Asp 83 residue_name_number To verify this hypothesis, we mutated Glu 80, Asp 81 and Asp 83 to Ala respectively. RESULTS 67 70 Ala residue_name To verify this hypothesis, we mutated Glu 80, Asp 81 and Asp 83 to Ala respectively. RESULTS 29 33 E80A mutant In line with our hypothesis, E80A, D81A and D83A mutants exhibit at least 2-fold increase in hNaa60-activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS 35 39 D81A mutant In line with our hypothesis, E80A, D81A and D83A mutants exhibit at least 2-fold increase in hNaa60-activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS 44 48 D83A mutant In line with our hypothesis, E80A, D81A and D83A mutants exhibit at least 2-fold increase in hNaa60-activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS 49 56 mutants protein_state In line with our hypothesis, E80A, D81A and D83A mutants exhibit at least 2-fold increase in hNaa60-activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS 93 99 hNaa60 protein In line with our hypothesis, E80A, D81A and D83A mutants exhibit at least 2-fold increase in hNaa60-activity (Fig. 5A). RESULTS 19 28 structure evidence Interestingly, the structure of an ancestral NAT from S. solfataricus also exhibits a 10-residue long extension between β3 and β4, and the structure and biochemical studies showed that the extension of SsNat has the ability to stabilize structure of the active site and potentiate SsNat-activity. RESULTS 45 48 NAT protein_type Interestingly, the structure of an ancestral NAT from S. solfataricus also exhibits a 10-residue long extension between β3 and β4, and the structure and biochemical studies showed that the extension of SsNat has the ability to stabilize structure of the active site and potentiate SsNat-activity. RESULTS 54 69 S. solfataricus species Interestingly, the structure of an ancestral NAT from S. solfataricus also exhibits a 10-residue long extension between β3 and β4, and the structure and biochemical studies showed that the extension of SsNat has the ability to stabilize structure of the active site and potentiate SsNat-activity. RESULTS 86 111 10-residue long extension structure_element Interestingly, the structure of an ancestral NAT from S. solfataricus also exhibits a 10-residue long extension between β3 and β4, and the structure and biochemical studies showed that the extension of SsNat has the ability to stabilize structure of the active site and potentiate SsNat-activity. RESULTS 120 122 β3 structure_element Interestingly, the structure of an ancestral NAT from S. solfataricus also exhibits a 10-residue long extension between β3 and β4, and the structure and biochemical studies showed that the extension of SsNat has the ability to stabilize structure of the active site and potentiate SsNat-activity. RESULTS 127 129 β4 structure_element Interestingly, the structure of an ancestral NAT from S. solfataricus also exhibits a 10-residue long extension between β3 and β4, and the structure and biochemical studies showed that the extension of SsNat has the ability to stabilize structure of the active site and potentiate SsNat-activity. RESULTS 139 172 structure and biochemical studies experimental_method Interestingly, the structure of an ancestral NAT from S. solfataricus also exhibits a 10-residue long extension between β3 and β4, and the structure and biochemical studies showed that the extension of SsNat has the ability to stabilize structure of the active site and potentiate SsNat-activity. RESULTS 189 198 extension structure_element Interestingly, the structure of an ancestral NAT from S. solfataricus also exhibits a 10-residue long extension between β3 and β4, and the structure and biochemical studies showed that the extension of SsNat has the ability to stabilize structure of the active site and potentiate SsNat-activity. RESULTS 202 207 SsNat protein Interestingly, the structure of an ancestral NAT from S. solfataricus also exhibits a 10-residue long extension between β3 and β4, and the structure and biochemical studies showed that the extension of SsNat has the ability to stabilize structure of the active site and potentiate SsNat-activity. RESULTS 254 265 active site site Interestingly, the structure of an ancestral NAT from S. solfataricus also exhibits a 10-residue long extension between β3 and β4, and the structure and biochemical studies showed that the extension of SsNat has the ability to stabilize structure of the active site and potentiate SsNat-activity. RESULTS 281 286 SsNat protein Interestingly, the structure of an ancestral NAT from S. solfataricus also exhibits a 10-residue long extension between β3 and β4, and the structure and biochemical studies showed that the extension of SsNat has the ability to stabilize structure of the active site and potentiate SsNat-activity. RESULTS 0 14 Nt-acetylation ptm Nt-acetylation, which is carried out by the NAT family acetyltransferases, is an ancient and essential modification of proteins. DISCUSS 44 73 NAT family acetyltransferases protein_type Nt-acetylation, which is carried out by the NAT family acetyltransferases, is an ancient and essential modification of proteins. DISCUSS 14 18 NATs protein_type Although many NATs are highly conserved from lower to higher eukaryotes and the substrate bias of them appears to be partially overlapped, there is a significant increase in the overall level of N-terminal acetylation from lower to higher eukaryotes. DISCUSS 23 39 highly conserved protein_state Although many NATs are highly conserved from lower to higher eukaryotes and the substrate bias of them appears to be partially overlapped, there is a significant increase in the overall level of N-terminal acetylation from lower to higher eukaryotes. DISCUSS 45 50 lower taxonomy_domain Although many NATs are highly conserved from lower to higher eukaryotes and the substrate bias of them appears to be partially overlapped, there is a significant increase in the overall level of N-terminal acetylation from lower to higher eukaryotes. DISCUSS 54 71 higher eukaryotes taxonomy_domain Although many NATs are highly conserved from lower to higher eukaryotes and the substrate bias of them appears to be partially overlapped, there is a significant increase in the overall level of N-terminal acetylation from lower to higher eukaryotes. DISCUSS 195 217 N-terminal acetylation ptm Although many NATs are highly conserved from lower to higher eukaryotes and the substrate bias of them appears to be partially overlapped, there is a significant increase in the overall level of N-terminal acetylation from lower to higher eukaryotes. DISCUSS 223 228 lower taxonomy_domain Although many NATs are highly conserved from lower to higher eukaryotes and the substrate bias of them appears to be partially overlapped, there is a significant increase in the overall level of N-terminal acetylation from lower to higher eukaryotes. DISCUSS 232 249 higher eukaryotes taxonomy_domain Although many NATs are highly conserved from lower to higher eukaryotes and the substrate bias of them appears to be partially overlapped, there is a significant increase in the overall level of N-terminal acetylation from lower to higher eukaryotes. DISCUSS 50 55 Naa60 protein In this study we provide structural insights into Naa60 found only in multicellular eukaryotes. DISCUSS 70 94 multicellular eukaryotes taxonomy_domain In this study we provide structural insights into Naa60 found only in multicellular eukaryotes. DISCUSS 18 24 hNaa60 protein The N-terminus of hNaa60 harbors three hydrophobic residues (VVP) that makes it very difficult to express and purify the protein. DISCUSS 61 64 VVP structure_element The N-terminus of hNaa60 harbors three hydrophobic residues (VVP) that makes it very difficult to express and purify the protein. DISCUSS 27 36 replacing experimental_method This problem was solved by replacing residues 4–6 from VVP to EER that are found in Naa60 from Xenopus Laevis. DISCUSS 46 49 4–6 residue_range This problem was solved by replacing residues 4–6 from VVP to EER that are found in Naa60 from Xenopus Laevis. DISCUSS 55 58 VVP structure_element This problem was solved by replacing residues 4–6 from VVP to EER that are found in Naa60 from Xenopus Laevis. DISCUSS 62 65 EER structure_element This problem was solved by replacing residues 4–6 from VVP to EER that are found in Naa60 from Xenopus Laevis. DISCUSS 84 89 Naa60 protein This problem was solved by replacing residues 4–6 from VVP to EER that are found in Naa60 from Xenopus Laevis. DISCUSS 95 109 Xenopus Laevis species This problem was solved by replacing residues 4–6 from VVP to EER that are found in Naa60 from Xenopus Laevis. DISCUSS 6 11 Naa60 protein Since Naa60 from human and from Xenopus Laevis are highly homologous (Fig. 1A), we speculate that these two proteins should have the same biological function. DISCUSS 17 22 human species Since Naa60 from human and from Xenopus Laevis are highly homologous (Fig. 1A), we speculate that these two proteins should have the same biological function. DISCUSS 32 46 Xenopus Laevis species Since Naa60 from human and from Xenopus Laevis are highly homologous (Fig. 1A), we speculate that these two proteins should have the same biological function. DISCUSS 51 68 highly homologous protein_state Since Naa60 from human and from Xenopus Laevis are highly homologous (Fig. 1A), we speculate that these two proteins should have the same biological function. DISCUSS 33 43 VVP to EER mutant Therefore it is deduced that the VVP to EER replacement on the N-terminus of hNaa60 may not interfere with its function. DISCUSS 44 55 replacement experimental_method Therefore it is deduced that the VVP to EER replacement on the N-terminus of hNaa60 may not interfere with its function. DISCUSS 77 83 hNaa60 protein Therefore it is deduced that the VVP to EER replacement on the N-terminus of hNaa60 may not interfere with its function. DISCUSS 16 22 hNaa60 protein However, in the hNaa60(1-242) structure the N-terminus adopts an α-helical structure which will probably be kinked if residue 6 is proline (Fig. 1C), and in the hNaa60(1-199) structure the N-terminus adopts a different semi-helical structure (Fig. 1B) likely due to different crystal packing. DISCUSS 23 28 1-242 residue_range However, in the hNaa60(1-242) structure the N-terminus adopts an α-helical structure which will probably be kinked if residue 6 is proline (Fig. 1C), and in the hNaa60(1-199) structure the N-terminus adopts a different semi-helical structure (Fig. 1B) likely due to different crystal packing. DISCUSS 30 39 structure evidence However, in the hNaa60(1-242) structure the N-terminus adopts an α-helical structure which will probably be kinked if residue 6 is proline (Fig. 1C), and in the hNaa60(1-199) structure the N-terminus adopts a different semi-helical structure (Fig. 1B) likely due to different crystal packing. DISCUSS 65 84 α-helical structure structure_element However, in the hNaa60(1-242) structure the N-terminus adopts an α-helical structure which will probably be kinked if residue 6 is proline (Fig. 1C), and in the hNaa60(1-199) structure the N-terminus adopts a different semi-helical structure (Fig. 1B) likely due to different crystal packing. DISCUSS 126 127 6 residue_number However, in the hNaa60(1-242) structure the N-terminus adopts an α-helical structure which will probably be kinked if residue 6 is proline (Fig. 1C), and in the hNaa60(1-199) structure the N-terminus adopts a different semi-helical structure (Fig. 1B) likely due to different crystal packing. DISCUSS 131 138 proline residue_name However, in the hNaa60(1-242) structure the N-terminus adopts an α-helical structure which will probably be kinked if residue 6 is proline (Fig. 1C), and in the hNaa60(1-199) structure the N-terminus adopts a different semi-helical structure (Fig. 1B) likely due to different crystal packing. DISCUSS 161 174 hNaa60(1-199) mutant However, in the hNaa60(1-242) structure the N-terminus adopts an α-helical structure which will probably be kinked if residue 6 is proline (Fig. 1C), and in the hNaa60(1-199) structure the N-terminus adopts a different semi-helical structure (Fig. 1B) likely due to different crystal packing. DISCUSS 175 184 structure evidence However, in the hNaa60(1-242) structure the N-terminus adopts an α-helical structure which will probably be kinked if residue 6 is proline (Fig. 1C), and in the hNaa60(1-199) structure the N-terminus adopts a different semi-helical structure (Fig. 1B) likely due to different crystal packing. DISCUSS 219 241 semi-helical structure structure_element However, in the hNaa60(1-242) structure the N-terminus adopts an α-helical structure which will probably be kinked if residue 6 is proline (Fig. 1C), and in the hNaa60(1-199) structure the N-terminus adopts a different semi-helical structure (Fig. 1B) likely due to different crystal packing. DISCUSS 276 291 crystal packing evidence However, in the hNaa60(1-242) structure the N-terminus adopts an α-helical structure which will probably be kinked if residue 6 is proline (Fig. 1C), and in the hNaa60(1-199) structure the N-terminus adopts a different semi-helical structure (Fig. 1B) likely due to different crystal packing. DISCUSS 47 56 wild-type protein_state Hence it is not clear if the N-terminal end of wild-type hNaa60 is an α-helix, and what roles the hydrophobic residues 4–6 play in structure and function of wild-type hNaa60. DISCUSS 57 63 hNaa60 protein Hence it is not clear if the N-terminal end of wild-type hNaa60 is an α-helix, and what roles the hydrophobic residues 4–6 play in structure and function of wild-type hNaa60. DISCUSS 70 77 α-helix structure_element Hence it is not clear if the N-terminal end of wild-type hNaa60 is an α-helix, and what roles the hydrophobic residues 4–6 play in structure and function of wild-type hNaa60. DISCUSS 119 122 4–6 residue_range Hence it is not clear if the N-terminal end of wild-type hNaa60 is an α-helix, and what roles the hydrophobic residues 4–6 play in structure and function of wild-type hNaa60. DISCUSS 157 166 wild-type protein_state Hence it is not clear if the N-terminal end of wild-type hNaa60 is an α-helix, and what roles the hydrophobic residues 4–6 play in structure and function of wild-type hNaa60. DISCUSS 167 173 hNaa60 protein Hence it is not clear if the N-terminal end of wild-type hNaa60 is an α-helix, and what roles the hydrophobic residues 4–6 play in structure and function of wild-type hNaa60. DISCUSS 33 41 mutation experimental_method In addition to the three-residue mutation (VVP to EER), we also tried many other hNaa60 constructs, but only the full-length protein and the truncated variant 1-199 behaved well. DISCUSS 43 46 VVP structure_element In addition to the three-residue mutation (VVP to EER), we also tried many other hNaa60 constructs, but only the full-length protein and the truncated variant 1-199 behaved well. DISCUSS 50 53 EER structure_element In addition to the three-residue mutation (VVP to EER), we also tried many other hNaa60 constructs, but only the full-length protein and the truncated variant 1-199 behaved well. DISCUSS 81 87 hNaa60 protein In addition to the three-residue mutation (VVP to EER), we also tried many other hNaa60 constructs, but only the full-length protein and the truncated variant 1-199 behaved well. DISCUSS 113 124 full-length protein_state In addition to the three-residue mutation (VVP to EER), we also tried many other hNaa60 constructs, but only the full-length protein and the truncated variant 1-199 behaved well. DISCUSS 141 150 truncated protein_state In addition to the three-residue mutation (VVP to EER), we also tried many other hNaa60 constructs, but only the full-length protein and the truncated variant 1-199 behaved well. DISCUSS 159 164 1-199 residue_range In addition to the three-residue mutation (VVP to EER), we also tried many other hNaa60 constructs, but only the full-length protein and the truncated variant 1-199 behaved well. DISCUSS 43 49 hNaa60 protein The finding that the catalytic activity of hNaa60(1-242) is much lower than that of hNaa60(1-199) is intriguing. DISCUSS 50 55 1-242 residue_range The finding that the catalytic activity of hNaa60(1-242) is much lower than that of hNaa60(1-199) is intriguing. DISCUSS 84 97 hNaa60(1-199) mutant The finding that the catalytic activity of hNaa60(1-242) is much lower than that of hNaa60(1-199) is intriguing. DISCUSS 38 49 full-length protein_state We speculate that low activity of the full-length hNaa60 might be related to lack of Golgi localization of the enzyme in our in vitro studies or there remains some undiscovered auto-inhibitory regulation in the full-length protein. DISCUSS 50 56 hNaa60 protein We speculate that low activity of the full-length hNaa60 might be related to lack of Golgi localization of the enzyme in our in vitro studies or there remains some undiscovered auto-inhibitory regulation in the full-length protein. DISCUSS 211 222 full-length protein_state We speculate that low activity of the full-length hNaa60 might be related to lack of Golgi localization of the enzyme in our in vitro studies or there remains some undiscovered auto-inhibitory regulation in the full-length protein. DISCUSS 4 10 hNaa60 protein The hNaa60 protein was proven to be localized on Golgi apparatus. DISCUSS 41 62 transmembrane domains structure_element Aksnes and colleagues predicted putative transmembrane domains and two putative sites of S-palmitoylation, by bioinformatics means, to account for Golgi localization of the protein. DISCUSS 89 105 S-palmitoylation ptm Aksnes and colleagues predicted putative transmembrane domains and two putative sites of S-palmitoylation, by bioinformatics means, to account for Golgi localization of the protein. DISCUSS 10 17 mutated experimental_method They then mutated all five cysteine residues of hNaa60’s to serine, including the two putative S-palmitoylation sites. DISCUSS 27 35 cysteine residue_name They then mutated all five cysteine residues of hNaa60’s to serine, including the two putative S-palmitoylation sites. DISCUSS 48 54 hNaa60 protein They then mutated all five cysteine residues of hNaa60’s to serine, including the two putative S-palmitoylation sites. DISCUSS 60 66 serine residue_name They then mutated all five cysteine residues of hNaa60’s to serine, including the two putative S-palmitoylation sites. DISCUSS 95 117 S-palmitoylation sites site They then mutated all five cysteine residues of hNaa60’s to serine, including the two putative S-palmitoylation sites. DISCUSS 15 24 mutations experimental_method However, these mutations did not abolish Naa60 membrane localization, indicating that S-palmitoylation is unlikely to (solely) account for targeting hNaa60 on Golgi. DISCUSS 41 46 Naa60 protein However, these mutations did not abolish Naa60 membrane localization, indicating that S-palmitoylation is unlikely to (solely) account for targeting hNaa60 on Golgi. DISCUSS 86 102 S-palmitoylation ptm However, these mutations did not abolish Naa60 membrane localization, indicating that S-palmitoylation is unlikely to (solely) account for targeting hNaa60 on Golgi. DISCUSS 149 155 hNaa60 protein However, these mutations did not abolish Naa60 membrane localization, indicating that S-palmitoylation is unlikely to (solely) account for targeting hNaa60 on Golgi. DISCUSS 13 19 adding experimental_method Furthermore, adding residues 217–242 of hNaa60 (containing residues 217–236, one of the putative transmembrane domains) to the C terminus of eGFP were not sufficient to localize the protein on Golgi apparatus, while eGFP-hNaa60182-242 was sufficient to, suggesting that residues 182–216 are important for Golgi localization of hNaa60. DISCUSS 29 36 217–242 residue_range Furthermore, adding residues 217–242 of hNaa60 (containing residues 217–236, one of the putative transmembrane domains) to the C terminus of eGFP were not sufficient to localize the protein on Golgi apparatus, while eGFP-hNaa60182-242 was sufficient to, suggesting that residues 182–216 are important for Golgi localization of hNaa60. DISCUSS 40 46 hNaa60 protein Furthermore, adding residues 217–242 of hNaa60 (containing residues 217–236, one of the putative transmembrane domains) to the C terminus of eGFP were not sufficient to localize the protein on Golgi apparatus, while eGFP-hNaa60182-242 was sufficient to, suggesting that residues 182–216 are important for Golgi localization of hNaa60. DISCUSS 68 75 217–236 residue_range Furthermore, adding residues 217–242 of hNaa60 (containing residues 217–236, one of the putative transmembrane domains) to the C terminus of eGFP were not sufficient to localize the protein on Golgi apparatus, while eGFP-hNaa60182-242 was sufficient to, suggesting that residues 182–216 are important for Golgi localization of hNaa60. DISCUSS 97 118 transmembrane domains structure_element Furthermore, adding residues 217–242 of hNaa60 (containing residues 217–236, one of the putative transmembrane domains) to the C terminus of eGFP were not sufficient to localize the protein on Golgi apparatus, while eGFP-hNaa60182-242 was sufficient to, suggesting that residues 182–216 are important for Golgi localization of hNaa60. DISCUSS 141 145 eGFP experimental_method Furthermore, adding residues 217–242 of hNaa60 (containing residues 217–236, one of the putative transmembrane domains) to the C terminus of eGFP were not sufficient to localize the protein on Golgi apparatus, while eGFP-hNaa60182-242 was sufficient to, suggesting that residues 182–216 are important for Golgi localization of hNaa60. DISCUSS 216 220 eGFP experimental_method Furthermore, adding residues 217–242 of hNaa60 (containing residues 217–236, one of the putative transmembrane domains) to the C terminus of eGFP were not sufficient to localize the protein on Golgi apparatus, while eGFP-hNaa60182-242 was sufficient to, suggesting that residues 182–216 are important for Golgi localization of hNaa60. DISCUSS 221 234 hNaa60182-242 mutant Furthermore, adding residues 217–242 of hNaa60 (containing residues 217–236, one of the putative transmembrane domains) to the C terminus of eGFP were not sufficient to localize the protein on Golgi apparatus, while eGFP-hNaa60182-242 was sufficient to, suggesting that residues 182–216 are important for Golgi localization of hNaa60. DISCUSS 279 286 182–216 residue_range Furthermore, adding residues 217–242 of hNaa60 (containing residues 217–236, one of the putative transmembrane domains) to the C terminus of eGFP were not sufficient to localize the protein on Golgi apparatus, while eGFP-hNaa60182-242 was sufficient to, suggesting that residues 182–216 are important for Golgi localization of hNaa60. DISCUSS 327 333 hNaa60 protein Furthermore, adding residues 217–242 of hNaa60 (containing residues 217–236, one of the putative transmembrane domains) to the C terminus of eGFP were not sufficient to localize the protein on Golgi apparatus, while eGFP-hNaa60182-242 was sufficient to, suggesting that residues 182–216 are important for Golgi localization of hNaa60. DISCUSS 23 30 190–202 residue_range We found that residues 190–202 formed an amphipathic helix with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side. DISCUSS 41 58 amphipathic helix structure_element We found that residues 190–202 formed an amphipathic helix with an array of hydrophobic residues located on one side. DISCUSS 76 95 amphipathic helices structure_element This observation is reminiscent of the protein/membrane interaction through amphipathic helices in the cases of KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. DISCUSS 112 120 KalSec14 protein This observation is reminiscent of the protein/membrane interaction through amphipathic helices in the cases of KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. DISCUSS 122 126 Atg3 protein This observation is reminiscent of the protein/membrane interaction through amphipathic helices in the cases of KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. DISCUSS 128 134 PB1-F2 protein This observation is reminiscent of the protein/membrane interaction through amphipathic helices in the cases of KalSec14, Atg3, PB1-F2 etc. DISCUSS 17 34 amphipathic helix structure_element In this model an amphipathic helix can immerse its hydrophobic side into the lipid bilayer through hydrophobic interactions. DISCUSS 99 123 hydrophobic interactions bond_interaction In this model an amphipathic helix can immerse its hydrophobic side into the lipid bilayer through hydrophobic interactions. DISCUSS 30 47 amphipathic helix structure_element Therefore we propose that the amphipathic helix α5 may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60. DISCUSS 48 50 α5 structure_element Therefore we propose that the amphipathic helix α5 may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60. DISCUSS 91 97 hNaa60 protein Therefore we propose that the amphipathic helix α5 may contribute to Golgi localization of hNaa60. DISCUSS 43 46 NAT protein_type Previous studies indicated that members of NAT family are bi-functional NAT and KAT enzymes. DISCUSS 72 75 NAT protein_type Previous studies indicated that members of NAT family are bi-functional NAT and KAT enzymes. DISCUSS 80 83 KAT protein_type Previous studies indicated that members of NAT family are bi-functional NAT and KAT enzymes. DISCUSS 15 25 structures evidence However, known structures of NATs do not well support this hypothesis, since the β6-β7 hairpin/loop of most of NATs is involved in the formation of a tunnel-like substrate-binding site with the α1-α2 loop, which would be good for the NAT but not KAT activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS 29 33 NATs protein_type However, known structures of NATs do not well support this hypothesis, since the β6-β7 hairpin/loop of most of NATs is involved in the formation of a tunnel-like substrate-binding site with the α1-α2 loop, which would be good for the NAT but not KAT activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS 81 94 β6-β7 hairpin structure_element However, known structures of NATs do not well support this hypothesis, since the β6-β7 hairpin/loop of most of NATs is involved in the formation of a tunnel-like substrate-binding site with the α1-α2 loop, which would be good for the NAT but not KAT activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS 95 99 loop structure_element However, known structures of NATs do not well support this hypothesis, since the β6-β7 hairpin/loop of most of NATs is involved in the formation of a tunnel-like substrate-binding site with the α1-α2 loop, which would be good for the NAT but not KAT activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS 111 115 NATs protein_type However, known structures of NATs do not well support this hypothesis, since the β6-β7 hairpin/loop of most of NATs is involved in the formation of a tunnel-like substrate-binding site with the α1-α2 loop, which would be good for the NAT but not KAT activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS 150 184 tunnel-like substrate-binding site site However, known structures of NATs do not well support this hypothesis, since the β6-β7 hairpin/loop of most of NATs is involved in the formation of a tunnel-like substrate-binding site with the α1-α2 loop, which would be good for the NAT but not KAT activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS 194 204 α1-α2 loop structure_element However, known structures of NATs do not well support this hypothesis, since the β6-β7 hairpin/loop of most of NATs is involved in the formation of a tunnel-like substrate-binding site with the α1-α2 loop, which would be good for the NAT but not KAT activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS 234 237 NAT protein_type However, known structures of NATs do not well support this hypothesis, since the β6-β7 hairpin/loop of most of NATs is involved in the formation of a tunnel-like substrate-binding site with the α1-α2 loop, which would be good for the NAT but not KAT activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS 246 249 KAT protein_type However, known structures of NATs do not well support this hypothesis, since the β6-β7 hairpin/loop of most of NATs is involved in the formation of a tunnel-like substrate-binding site with the α1-α2 loop, which would be good for the NAT but not KAT activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS 0 15 Kinetic studies experimental_method Kinetic studies have been conducted to compare the NAT and KAT activity of hNaa50 in vitro, and indicate that the NAT activity of Naa50 is much higher than KAT activity. DISCUSS 51 54 NAT protein_type Kinetic studies have been conducted to compare the NAT and KAT activity of hNaa50 in vitro, and indicate that the NAT activity of Naa50 is much higher than KAT activity. DISCUSS 59 62 KAT protein_type Kinetic studies have been conducted to compare the NAT and KAT activity of hNaa50 in vitro, and indicate that the NAT activity of Naa50 is much higher than KAT activity. DISCUSS 75 81 hNaa50 protein Kinetic studies have been conducted to compare the NAT and KAT activity of hNaa50 in vitro, and indicate that the NAT activity of Naa50 is much higher than KAT activity. DISCUSS 114 117 NAT protein_type Kinetic studies have been conducted to compare the NAT and KAT activity of hNaa50 in vitro, and indicate that the NAT activity of Naa50 is much higher than KAT activity. DISCUSS 130 135 Naa50 protein Kinetic studies have been conducted to compare the NAT and KAT activity of hNaa50 in vitro, and indicate that the NAT activity of Naa50 is much higher than KAT activity. DISCUSS 156 159 KAT protein_type Kinetic studies have been conducted to compare the NAT and KAT activity of hNaa50 in vitro, and indicate that the NAT activity of Naa50 is much higher than KAT activity. DISCUSS 56 59 KAT protein_type However, the substrate used in this study for assessing KAT activity was a small peptide which could not really mimic the 3D structure of a folded protein substrate in vivo. DISCUSS 81 88 peptide chemical However, the substrate used in this study for assessing KAT activity was a small peptide which could not really mimic the 3D structure of a folded protein substrate in vivo. DISCUSS 122 134 3D structure evidence However, the substrate used in this study for assessing KAT activity was a small peptide which could not really mimic the 3D structure of a folded protein substrate in vivo. DISCUSS 140 146 folded protein_state However, the substrate used in this study for assessing KAT activity was a small peptide which could not really mimic the 3D structure of a folded protein substrate in vivo. DISCUSS 4 21 mass spectrometry experimental_method Our mass spectrometry data indicated that there were robust acetylation of histone H3-H4 tetramer lysines and both N-terminal acetylation and lysine acetylation of the peptide used in the activity assay, thus confirmed the KAT activity of this enzyme in vitro. DISCUSS 22 26 data evidence Our mass spectrometry data indicated that there were robust acetylation of histone H3-H4 tetramer lysines and both N-terminal acetylation and lysine acetylation of the peptide used in the activity assay, thus confirmed the KAT activity of this enzyme in vitro. DISCUSS 60 71 acetylation ptm Our mass spectrometry data indicated that there were robust acetylation of histone H3-H4 tetramer lysines and both N-terminal acetylation and lysine acetylation of the peptide used in the activity assay, thus confirmed the KAT activity of this enzyme in vitro. DISCUSS 75 82 histone protein_type Our mass spectrometry data indicated that there were robust acetylation of histone H3-H4 tetramer lysines and both N-terminal acetylation and lysine acetylation of the peptide used in the activity assay, thus confirmed the KAT activity of this enzyme in vitro. DISCUSS 83 88 H3-H4 complex_assembly Our mass spectrometry data indicated that there were robust acetylation of histone H3-H4 tetramer lysines and both N-terminal acetylation and lysine acetylation of the peptide used in the activity assay, thus confirmed the KAT activity of this enzyme in vitro. DISCUSS 89 97 tetramer oligomeric_state Our mass spectrometry data indicated that there were robust acetylation of histone H3-H4 tetramer lysines and both N-terminal acetylation and lysine acetylation of the peptide used in the activity assay, thus confirmed the KAT activity of this enzyme in vitro. DISCUSS 98 105 lysines residue_name Our mass spectrometry data indicated that there were robust acetylation of histone H3-H4 tetramer lysines and both N-terminal acetylation and lysine acetylation of the peptide used in the activity assay, thus confirmed the KAT activity of this enzyme in vitro. DISCUSS 115 137 N-terminal acetylation ptm Our mass spectrometry data indicated that there were robust acetylation of histone H3-H4 tetramer lysines and both N-terminal acetylation and lysine acetylation of the peptide used in the activity assay, thus confirmed the KAT activity of this enzyme in vitro. DISCUSS 142 160 lysine acetylation ptm Our mass spectrometry data indicated that there were robust acetylation of histone H3-H4 tetramer lysines and both N-terminal acetylation and lysine acetylation of the peptide used in the activity assay, thus confirmed the KAT activity of this enzyme in vitro. DISCUSS 168 175 peptide chemical Our mass spectrometry data indicated that there were robust acetylation of histone H3-H4 tetramer lysines and both N-terminal acetylation and lysine acetylation of the peptide used in the activity assay, thus confirmed the KAT activity of this enzyme in vitro. DISCUSS 188 202 activity assay experimental_method Our mass spectrometry data indicated that there were robust acetylation of histone H3-H4 tetramer lysines and both N-terminal acetylation and lysine acetylation of the peptide used in the activity assay, thus confirmed the KAT activity of this enzyme in vitro. DISCUSS 223 226 KAT protein_type Our mass spectrometry data indicated that there were robust acetylation of histone H3-H4 tetramer lysines and both N-terminal acetylation and lysine acetylation of the peptide used in the activity assay, thus confirmed the KAT activity of this enzyme in vitro. DISCUSS 29 42 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element Conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin (corresponding to the β6-β7 loop of other NATs) is noted in our structures (Figs 1D and 2C), which might provide an explanation to the NAT/KAT dual-activity in a structural biological view, but we were unable to rule out the possibility that the observed conformational change of this hairpin might be an artifact related to crystal packing or truncation of the C-terminal end of the protein. DISCUSS 65 75 β6-β7 loop structure_element Conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin (corresponding to the β6-β7 loop of other NATs) is noted in our structures (Figs 1D and 2C), which might provide an explanation to the NAT/KAT dual-activity in a structural biological view, but we were unable to rule out the possibility that the observed conformational change of this hairpin might be an artifact related to crystal packing or truncation of the C-terminal end of the protein. DISCUSS 85 89 NATs protein_type Conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin (corresponding to the β6-β7 loop of other NATs) is noted in our structures (Figs 1D and 2C), which might provide an explanation to the NAT/KAT dual-activity in a structural biological view, but we were unable to rule out the possibility that the observed conformational change of this hairpin might be an artifact related to crystal packing or truncation of the C-terminal end of the protein. DISCUSS 107 117 structures evidence Conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin (corresponding to the β6-β7 loop of other NATs) is noted in our structures (Figs 1D and 2C), which might provide an explanation to the NAT/KAT dual-activity in a structural biological view, but we were unable to rule out the possibility that the observed conformational change of this hairpin might be an artifact related to crystal packing or truncation of the C-terminal end of the protein. DISCUSS 178 181 NAT protein_type Conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin (corresponding to the β6-β7 loop of other NATs) is noted in our structures (Figs 1D and 2C), which might provide an explanation to the NAT/KAT dual-activity in a structural biological view, but we were unable to rule out the possibility that the observed conformational change of this hairpin might be an artifact related to crystal packing or truncation of the C-terminal end of the protein. DISCUSS 182 185 KAT protein_type Conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin (corresponding to the β6-β7 loop of other NATs) is noted in our structures (Figs 1D and 2C), which might provide an explanation to the NAT/KAT dual-activity in a structural biological view, but we were unable to rule out the possibility that the observed conformational change of this hairpin might be an artifact related to crystal packing or truncation of the C-terminal end of the protein. DISCUSS 328 335 hairpin structure_element Conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin (corresponding to the β6-β7 loop of other NATs) is noted in our structures (Figs 1D and 2C), which might provide an explanation to the NAT/KAT dual-activity in a structural biological view, but we were unable to rule out the possibility that the observed conformational change of this hairpin might be an artifact related to crystal packing or truncation of the C-terminal end of the protein. DISCUSS 368 383 crystal packing evidence Conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin (corresponding to the β6-β7 loop of other NATs) is noted in our structures (Figs 1D and 2C), which might provide an explanation to the NAT/KAT dual-activity in a structural biological view, but we were unable to rule out the possibility that the observed conformational change of this hairpin might be an artifact related to crystal packing or truncation of the C-terminal end of the protein. DISCUSS 69 72 KAT protein_type Further studies are therefore needed to reveal the mechanism for the KAT activity of this enzyme. DISCUSS 48 78 GCN5 histone acetyltransferase protein_type In early years, researchers found adjustment of GCN5 histone acetyltransferase structure when it binds CoA molecule. DISCUSS 79 88 structure evidence In early years, researchers found adjustment of GCN5 histone acetyltransferase structure when it binds CoA molecule. DISCUSS 103 106 CoA chemical In early years, researchers found adjustment of GCN5 histone acetyltransferase structure when it binds CoA molecule. DISCUSS 4 13 complexed protein_state The complexed form of NatA is more suitable for catalytic activation, since the α1-α2 loop undergoes a conformation change to participate in the formation of substrate-binding site when the auxiliary subunit Naa15 interacts with Naa10 (the catalytic subunit of NatA). DISCUSS 22 26 NatA complex_assembly The complexed form of NatA is more suitable for catalytic activation, since the α1-α2 loop undergoes a conformation change to participate in the formation of substrate-binding site when the auxiliary subunit Naa15 interacts with Naa10 (the catalytic subunit of NatA). DISCUSS 80 90 α1-α2 loop structure_element The complexed form of NatA is more suitable for catalytic activation, since the α1-α2 loop undergoes a conformation change to participate in the formation of substrate-binding site when the auxiliary subunit Naa15 interacts with Naa10 (the catalytic subunit of NatA). DISCUSS 158 180 substrate-binding site site The complexed form of NatA is more suitable for catalytic activation, since the α1-α2 loop undergoes a conformation change to participate in the formation of substrate-binding site when the auxiliary subunit Naa15 interacts with Naa10 (the catalytic subunit of NatA). DISCUSS 208 213 Naa15 protein The complexed form of NatA is more suitable for catalytic activation, since the α1-α2 loop undergoes a conformation change to participate in the formation of substrate-binding site when the auxiliary subunit Naa15 interacts with Naa10 (the catalytic subunit of NatA). DISCUSS 229 234 Naa10 protein The complexed form of NatA is more suitable for catalytic activation, since the α1-α2 loop undergoes a conformation change to participate in the formation of substrate-binding site when the auxiliary subunit Naa15 interacts with Naa10 (the catalytic subunit of NatA). DISCUSS 240 249 catalytic protein_state The complexed form of NatA is more suitable for catalytic activation, since the α1-α2 loop undergoes a conformation change to participate in the formation of substrate-binding site when the auxiliary subunit Naa15 interacts with Naa10 (the catalytic subunit of NatA). DISCUSS 250 257 subunit structure_element The complexed form of NatA is more suitable for catalytic activation, since the α1-α2 loop undergoes a conformation change to participate in the formation of substrate-binding site when the auxiliary subunit Naa15 interacts with Naa10 (the catalytic subunit of NatA). DISCUSS 261 265 NatA complex_assembly The complexed form of NatA is more suitable for catalytic activation, since the α1-α2 loop undergoes a conformation change to participate in the formation of substrate-binding site when the auxiliary subunit Naa15 interacts with Naa10 (the catalytic subunit of NatA). DISCUSS 7 16 structure evidence In the structure of hNaa50/CoA/peptide, Phe 27 in the α1-α2 loop appears to make hydrophobic interaction with the N-terminal Met of substrate peptide. DISCUSS 20 38 hNaa50/CoA/peptide complex_assembly In the structure of hNaa50/CoA/peptide, Phe 27 in the α1-α2 loop appears to make hydrophobic interaction with the N-terminal Met of substrate peptide. DISCUSS 40 46 Phe 27 residue_name_number In the structure of hNaa50/CoA/peptide, Phe 27 in the α1-α2 loop appears to make hydrophobic interaction with the N-terminal Met of substrate peptide. DISCUSS 54 64 α1-α2 loop structure_element In the structure of hNaa50/CoA/peptide, Phe 27 in the α1-α2 loop appears to make hydrophobic interaction with the N-terminal Met of substrate peptide. DISCUSS 81 104 hydrophobic interaction bond_interaction In the structure of hNaa50/CoA/peptide, Phe 27 in the α1-α2 loop appears to make hydrophobic interaction with the N-terminal Met of substrate peptide. DISCUSS 125 128 Met residue_name In the structure of hNaa50/CoA/peptide, Phe 27 in the α1-α2 loop appears to make hydrophobic interaction with the N-terminal Met of substrate peptide. DISCUSS 142 149 peptide chemical In the structure of hNaa50/CoA/peptide, Phe 27 in the α1-α2 loop appears to make hydrophobic interaction with the N-terminal Met of substrate peptide. DISCUSS 13 33 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly However, the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure indicated that its counterpart in hNaa60, Phe 34, could also accommodate the binding of a hydrophilic malonate that occupied the substrate binding site although it maintained the same conformation as that observed in hNaa50. DISCUSS 34 51 crystal structure evidence However, the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure indicated that its counterpart in hNaa60, Phe 34, could also accommodate the binding of a hydrophilic malonate that occupied the substrate binding site although it maintained the same conformation as that observed in hNaa50. DISCUSS 86 92 hNaa60 protein However, the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure indicated that its counterpart in hNaa60, Phe 34, could also accommodate the binding of a hydrophilic malonate that occupied the substrate binding site although it maintained the same conformation as that observed in hNaa50. DISCUSS 94 100 Phe 34 residue_name_number However, the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure indicated that its counterpart in hNaa60, Phe 34, could also accommodate the binding of a hydrophilic malonate that occupied the substrate binding site although it maintained the same conformation as that observed in hNaa50. DISCUSS 154 162 malonate chemical However, the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure indicated that its counterpart in hNaa60, Phe 34, could also accommodate the binding of a hydrophilic malonate that occupied the substrate binding site although it maintained the same conformation as that observed in hNaa50. DISCUSS 181 203 substrate binding site site However, the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure indicated that its counterpart in hNaa60, Phe 34, could also accommodate the binding of a hydrophilic malonate that occupied the substrate binding site although it maintained the same conformation as that observed in hNaa50. DISCUSS 269 275 hNaa50 protein However, the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA crystal structure indicated that its counterpart in hNaa60, Phe 34, could also accommodate the binding of a hydrophilic malonate that occupied the substrate binding site although it maintained the same conformation as that observed in hNaa50. DISCUSS 28 33 thiol chemical Interestingly, the terminal thiol of CoA adopted alternative conformations in the structure of hNaa60(1-199)/CoA. One was to approach the substrate amine; the other was to approach the α1-α2 loop and away from the substrate amine. DISCUSS 37 40 CoA chemical Interestingly, the terminal thiol of CoA adopted alternative conformations in the structure of hNaa60(1-199)/CoA. One was to approach the substrate amine; the other was to approach the α1-α2 loop and away from the substrate amine. DISCUSS 82 91 structure evidence Interestingly, the terminal thiol of CoA adopted alternative conformations in the structure of hNaa60(1-199)/CoA. One was to approach the substrate amine; the other was to approach the α1-α2 loop and away from the substrate amine. DISCUSS 95 112 hNaa60(1-199)/CoA complex_assembly Interestingly, the terminal thiol of CoA adopted alternative conformations in the structure of hNaa60(1-199)/CoA. One was to approach the substrate amine; the other was to approach the α1-α2 loop and away from the substrate amine. DISCUSS 185 195 α1-α2 loop structure_element Interestingly, the terminal thiol of CoA adopted alternative conformations in the structure of hNaa60(1-199)/CoA. One was to approach the substrate amine; the other was to approach the α1-α2 loop and away from the substrate amine. DISCUSS 34 37 CoA chemical Same alternative conformations of CoA were observed in the hNaa60(1-199)(F34A) crystal structure, and our kinetic data showed that the F34A mutation abolished the activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS 59 78 hNaa60(1-199)(F34A) mutant Same alternative conformations of CoA were observed in the hNaa60(1-199)(F34A) crystal structure, and our kinetic data showed that the F34A mutation abolished the activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS 79 96 crystal structure evidence Same alternative conformations of CoA were observed in the hNaa60(1-199)(F34A) crystal structure, and our kinetic data showed that the F34A mutation abolished the activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS 106 118 kinetic data evidence Same alternative conformations of CoA were observed in the hNaa60(1-199)(F34A) crystal structure, and our kinetic data showed that the F34A mutation abolished the activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS 135 139 F34A mutant Same alternative conformations of CoA were observed in the hNaa60(1-199)(F34A) crystal structure, and our kinetic data showed that the F34A mutation abolished the activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS 140 148 mutation experimental_method Same alternative conformations of CoA were observed in the hNaa60(1-199)(F34A) crystal structure, and our kinetic data showed that the F34A mutation abolished the activity of the enzyme. DISCUSS 40 46 Phe 34 residue_name_number Taken together, our data indicated that Phe 34 in hNaa60 may play a role in placing co-enzyme at the right location to facilitate the acetyl-transfer. DISCUSS 50 56 hNaa60 protein Taken together, our data indicated that Phe 34 in hNaa60 may play a role in placing co-enzyme at the right location to facilitate the acetyl-transfer. DISCUSS 134 140 acetyl chemical Taken together, our data indicated that Phe 34 in hNaa60 may play a role in placing co-enzyme at the right location to facilitate the acetyl-transfer. DISCUSS 59 65 Phe 34 residue_name_number However, these data did not rule out that possibility that Phe 34 may coordinate the binding of the N-terminal Met through hydrophobic interaction as was proposed by previous studies. DISCUSS 111 114 Met residue_name However, these data did not rule out that possibility that Phe 34 may coordinate the binding of the N-terminal Met through hydrophobic interaction as was proposed by previous studies. DISCUSS 123 146 hydrophobic interaction bond_interaction However, these data did not rule out that possibility that Phe 34 may coordinate the binding of the N-terminal Met through hydrophobic interaction as was proposed by previous studies. DISCUSS 28 34 hNaa60 protein Furthermore, we showed that hNaa60 adopts the classical two base mechanism to catalyze acetyl-transfer. DISCUSS 87 93 acetyl chemical Furthermore, we showed that hNaa60 adopts the classical two base mechanism to catalyze acetyl-transfer. DISCUSS 35 41 hNaa60 protein Although sequence identity between hNaa60 and hNaa50 is low, key residues in the active site of both enzymes are highly conserved. DISCUSS 46 52 hNaa50 protein Although sequence identity between hNaa60 and hNaa50 is low, key residues in the active site of both enzymes are highly conserved. DISCUSS 81 92 active site site Although sequence identity between hNaa60 and hNaa50 is low, key residues in the active site of both enzymes are highly conserved. DISCUSS 113 129 highly conserved protein_state Although sequence identity between hNaa60 and hNaa50 is low, key residues in the active site of both enzymes are highly conserved. DISCUSS 82 88 hNaa60 protein This can reasonably explain the high overlapping substrates specificities between hNaa60 and hNaa50. DISCUSS 93 99 hNaa50 protein This can reasonably explain the high overlapping substrates specificities between hNaa60 and hNaa50. DISCUSS 30 36 hNaa60 protein Another structural feature of hNaa60 that distinguishes it from other NATs is the β3-β4 long loop which appears to inhibit the catalytic activity of hNaa60. DISCUSS 70 74 NATs protein_type Another structural feature of hNaa60 that distinguishes it from other NATs is the β3-β4 long loop which appears to inhibit the catalytic activity of hNaa60. DISCUSS 82 97 β3-β4 long loop structure_element Another structural feature of hNaa60 that distinguishes it from other NATs is the β3-β4 long loop which appears to inhibit the catalytic activity of hNaa60. DISCUSS 149 155 hNaa60 protein Another structural feature of hNaa60 that distinguishes it from other NATs is the β3-β4 long loop which appears to inhibit the catalytic activity of hNaa60. DISCUSS 14 18 loop structure_element However, this loop also seems to stabilize the whole hNaa60 structure, because deletion mutations of this region led to protein precipitation and aggregation (Figure S7). DISCUSS 53 59 hNaa60 protein However, this loop also seems to stabilize the whole hNaa60 structure, because deletion mutations of this region led to protein precipitation and aggregation (Figure S7). DISCUSS 60 69 structure evidence However, this loop also seems to stabilize the whole hNaa60 structure, because deletion mutations of this region led to protein precipitation and aggregation (Figure S7). DISCUSS 79 97 deletion mutations experimental_method However, this loop also seems to stabilize the whole hNaa60 structure, because deletion mutations of this region led to protein precipitation and aggregation (Figure S7). DISCUSS 36 52 auto-acetylation ptm A previous study suggested that the auto-acetylation of Lys 79 was important for hNaa60-activity, whereas the point mutation K79R did not decrease the activity of hNaa60 in our study. DISCUSS 56 62 Lys 79 residue_name_number A previous study suggested that the auto-acetylation of Lys 79 was important for hNaa60-activity, whereas the point mutation K79R did not decrease the activity of hNaa60 in our study. DISCUSS 81 87 hNaa60 protein A previous study suggested that the auto-acetylation of Lys 79 was important for hNaa60-activity, whereas the point mutation K79R did not decrease the activity of hNaa60 in our study. DISCUSS 110 124 point mutation experimental_method A previous study suggested that the auto-acetylation of Lys 79 was important for hNaa60-activity, whereas the point mutation K79R did not decrease the activity of hNaa60 in our study. DISCUSS 125 129 K79R mutant A previous study suggested that the auto-acetylation of Lys 79 was important for hNaa60-activity, whereas the point mutation K79R did not decrease the activity of hNaa60 in our study. DISCUSS 163 169 hNaa60 protein A previous study suggested that the auto-acetylation of Lys 79 was important for hNaa60-activity, whereas the point mutation K79R did not decrease the activity of hNaa60 in our study. DISCUSS 14 30 electron density evidence Meanwhile, no electron density of acetyl group was found on Lys 79 in our structures and mass spectrometry analysis. DISCUSS 34 40 acetyl chemical Meanwhile, no electron density of acetyl group was found on Lys 79 in our structures and mass spectrometry analysis. DISCUSS 60 66 Lys 79 residue_name_number Meanwhile, no electron density of acetyl group was found on Lys 79 in our structures and mass spectrometry analysis. DISCUSS 74 84 structures evidence Meanwhile, no electron density of acetyl group was found on Lys 79 in our structures and mass spectrometry analysis. DISCUSS 89 106 mass spectrometry experimental_method Meanwhile, no electron density of acetyl group was found on Lys 79 in our structures and mass spectrometry analysis. DISCUSS 27 43 auto-acetylation ptm Hence, it appears that the auto-acetylation of hNaa60 is not an essential modification for its activity for the protein we used here. DISCUSS 47 53 hNaa60 protein Hence, it appears that the auto-acetylation of hNaa60 is not an essential modification for its activity for the protein we used here. DISCUSS 22 26 K79R mutant As for the reason why K79R in Yang’s previous studies reduced the activity of the enzyme, but in our studies it didn’t, we suspect that the stability of this mutant may play some role. DISCUSS 158 164 mutant protein_state As for the reason why K79R in Yang’s previous studies reduced the activity of the enzyme, but in our studies it didn’t, we suspect that the stability of this mutant may play some role. DISCUSS 0 4 K79R mutant K79R is less stable than the wild-type enzyme as was judged by its poorer gel-filtration behavior and tendency to precipitate. DISCUSS 13 19 stable protein_state K79R is less stable than the wild-type enzyme as was judged by its poorer gel-filtration behavior and tendency to precipitate. DISCUSS 29 38 wild-type protein_state K79R is less stable than the wild-type enzyme as was judged by its poorer gel-filtration behavior and tendency to precipitate. DISCUSS 74 88 gel-filtration experimental_method K79R is less stable than the wild-type enzyme as was judged by its poorer gel-filtration behavior and tendency to precipitate. DISCUSS 151 165 kinetic assays experimental_method In our studies we have paid special attention and carefully handled this protein to ensure that we did get enough of the protein in good condition for kinetic assays. DISCUSS 107 113 hNaa60 protein The intracellular environment is more complicated than our in vitro assay and the substrate specificity of hNaa60 most focuses on transmembrane proteins. DISCUSS 24 30 hNaa60 protein The interaction between hNaa60 and its substrates may involve the protein-membrane interaction which would further increase the complexity. DISCUSS 23 32 structure evidence It is not clear if the structure of hNaa60 is different in vivo or if other potential partner proteins may help to regulate its activity. DISCUSS 36 42 hNaa60 protein It is not clear if the structure of hNaa60 is different in vivo or if other potential partner proteins may help to regulate its activity. DISCUSS 129 132 NAT protein_type Nevertheless, our study may be an inspiration for further studies on the functions and regulation of this youngest member of the NAT family. DISCUSS 8 17 structure evidence Overall structure of Naa60. FIG 21 26 Naa60 protein Overall structure of Naa60. FIG 4 22 Sequence alignment experimental_method (A) Sequence alignment of Naa60 (NatF, HAT4) from different species including Homo sapiens (Homo), Bos mutus (Bos), Salmo salar (Salmo) and Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis (Xenopus). FIG 26 31 Naa60 protein (A) Sequence alignment of Naa60 (NatF, HAT4) from different species including Homo sapiens (Homo), Bos mutus (Bos), Salmo salar (Salmo) and Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis (Xenopus). FIG 33 37 NatF complex_assembly (A) Sequence alignment of Naa60 (NatF, HAT4) from different species including Homo sapiens (Homo), Bos mutus (Bos), Salmo salar (Salmo) and Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis (Xenopus). FIG 39 43 HAT4 protein (A) Sequence alignment of Naa60 (NatF, HAT4) from different species including Homo sapiens (Homo), Bos mutus (Bos), Salmo salar (Salmo) and Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis (Xenopus). FIG 78 90 Homo sapiens species (A) Sequence alignment of Naa60 (NatF, HAT4) from different species including Homo sapiens (Homo), Bos mutus (Bos), Salmo salar (Salmo) and Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis (Xenopus). FIG 92 96 Homo species (A) Sequence alignment of Naa60 (NatF, HAT4) from different species including Homo sapiens (Homo), Bos mutus (Bos), Salmo salar (Salmo) and Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis (Xenopus). FIG 99 108 Bos mutus species (A) Sequence alignment of Naa60 (NatF, HAT4) from different species including Homo sapiens (Homo), Bos mutus (Bos), Salmo salar (Salmo) and Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis (Xenopus). FIG 110 113 Bos species (A) Sequence alignment of Naa60 (NatF, HAT4) from different species including Homo sapiens (Homo), Bos mutus (Bos), Salmo salar (Salmo) and Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis (Xenopus). FIG 116 127 Salmo salar species (A) Sequence alignment of Naa60 (NatF, HAT4) from different species including Homo sapiens (Homo), Bos mutus (Bos), Salmo salar (Salmo) and Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis (Xenopus). FIG 129 134 Salmo species (A) Sequence alignment of Naa60 (NatF, HAT4) from different species including Homo sapiens (Homo), Bos mutus (Bos), Salmo salar (Salmo) and Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis (Xenopus). FIG 140 147 Xenopus species (A) Sequence alignment of Naa60 (NatF, HAT4) from different species including Homo sapiens (Homo), Bos mutus (Bos), Salmo salar (Salmo) and Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis (Xenopus). FIG 149 157 Silurana species (A) Sequence alignment of Naa60 (NatF, HAT4) from different species including Homo sapiens (Homo), Bos mutus (Bos), Salmo salar (Salmo) and Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis (Xenopus). FIG 159 169 tropicalis species (A) Sequence alignment of Naa60 (NatF, HAT4) from different species including Homo sapiens (Homo), Bos mutus (Bos), Salmo salar (Salmo) and Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis (Xenopus). FIG 171 178 Xenopus species (A) Sequence alignment of Naa60 (NatF, HAT4) from different species including Homo sapiens (Homo), Bos mutus (Bos), Salmo salar (Salmo) and Xenopus (Silurana) tropicalis (Xenopus). FIG 0 9 Alignment experimental_method Alignment was generated using NPS@ and ESPript.3.0 (http://espript.ibcp.fr/ESPript/ESPript/). FIG 9 12 4–6 residue_range Residues 4–6 are highlighted in red box. FIG 8 17 structure evidence (B) The structure of hNaa60(1-199)/CoA complex is shown as a yellow cartoon model. FIG 21 38 hNaa60(1-199)/CoA complex_assembly (B) The structure of hNaa60(1-199)/CoA complex is shown as a yellow cartoon model. FIG 4 7 CoA chemical The CoA molecule is shown as sticks. (C) The structure of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex is presented as a cartoon model in cyan. FIG 45 54 structure evidence The CoA molecule is shown as sticks. (C) The structure of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex is presented as a cartoon model in cyan. FIG 58 78 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly The CoA molecule is shown as sticks. (C) The structure of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex is presented as a cartoon model in cyan. FIG 4 10 Ac-CoA chemical The Ac-CoA and malonate molecules are shown as cyan and purple sticks, respectively. FIG 15 23 malonate chemical The Ac-CoA and malonate molecules are shown as cyan and purple sticks, respectively. FIG 51 53 α0 structure_element The secondary structures are labeled starting with α0. (D) Superposition of hNaa60(1-242) (cyan), hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa50 (pink, PDB 3TFY). FIG 59 72 Superposition experimental_method The secondary structures are labeled starting with α0. (D) Superposition of hNaa60(1-242) (cyan), hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa50 (pink, PDB 3TFY). FIG 76 82 hNaa60 protein The secondary structures are labeled starting with α0. (D) Superposition of hNaa60(1-242) (cyan), hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa50 (pink, PDB 3TFY). FIG 83 88 1-242 residue_range The secondary structures are labeled starting with α0. (D) Superposition of hNaa60(1-242) (cyan), hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa50 (pink, PDB 3TFY). FIG 98 111 hNaa60(1-199) mutant The secondary structures are labeled starting with α0. (D) Superposition of hNaa60(1-242) (cyan), hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa50 (pink, PDB 3TFY). FIG 125 131 hNaa50 protein The secondary structures are labeled starting with α0. (D) Superposition of hNaa60(1-242) (cyan), hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa50 (pink, PDB 3TFY). FIG 4 10 Ac-CoA chemical The Ac-CoA of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex is represented as cyan sticks. FIG 14 34 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly The Ac-CoA of hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex is represented as cyan sticks. FIG 0 14 Amphipathicity protein_state Amphipathicity of the α5 helix and alternative conformations of the β7-β8 hairpin. FIG 22 30 α5 helix structure_element Amphipathicity of the α5 helix and alternative conformations of the β7-β8 hairpin. FIG 68 81 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element Amphipathicity of the α5 helix and alternative conformations of the β7-β8 hairpin. FIG 8 16 α5 helix structure_element (A) The α5 helix of hNaa60(1-242) in one asymmetric unit (slate) interacts with another hNaa60 molecule in a neighboring asymmetric unit (cyan). FIG 20 26 hNaa60 protein (A) The α5 helix of hNaa60(1-242) in one asymmetric unit (slate) interacts with another hNaa60 molecule in a neighboring asymmetric unit (cyan). FIG 27 32 1-242 residue_range (A) The α5 helix of hNaa60(1-242) in one asymmetric unit (slate) interacts with another hNaa60 molecule in a neighboring asymmetric unit (cyan). FIG 88 94 hNaa60 protein (A) The α5 helix of hNaa60(1-242) in one asymmetric unit (slate) interacts with another hNaa60 molecule in a neighboring asymmetric unit (cyan). FIG 39 47 α5 helix structure_element Side-chains of hydrophobic residues on α5 helix and the neighboring molecule participating in the interaction are shown as yellow and green sticks, respectively. (B) The α5 helix of hNaa60(1-199) in one asymmetric unit (yellow) interacts with another hNaa60 molecule in the neighboring asymmetric units (green). FIG 170 178 α5 helix structure_element Side-chains of hydrophobic residues on α5 helix and the neighboring molecule participating in the interaction are shown as yellow and green sticks, respectively. (B) The α5 helix of hNaa60(1-199) in one asymmetric unit (yellow) interacts with another hNaa60 molecule in the neighboring asymmetric units (green). FIG 182 195 hNaa60(1-199) mutant Side-chains of hydrophobic residues on α5 helix and the neighboring molecule participating in the interaction are shown as yellow and green sticks, respectively. (B) The α5 helix of hNaa60(1-199) in one asymmetric unit (yellow) interacts with another hNaa60 molecule in the neighboring asymmetric units (green). FIG 251 257 hNaa60 protein Side-chains of hydrophobic residues on α5 helix and the neighboring molecule participating in the interaction are shown as yellow and green sticks, respectively. (B) The α5 helix of hNaa60(1-199) in one asymmetric unit (yellow) interacts with another hNaa60 molecule in the neighboring asymmetric units (green). FIG 39 47 α5 helix structure_element Side-chains of hydrophobic residues on α5 helix and the neighboring molecule (green) participating in the interaction are shown as yellow and green sticks, respectively. FIG 62 70 α5 helix structure_element The third molecule (pink) does not directly interact with the α5 helix. FIG 4 17 Superposition experimental_method (C) Superposition of hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa60(1-242) (cyan) showing conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin in these two structures. (D,E) Superposition of Hat1p/H4 (gray, drawn from PDB 4PSW) with hNaa60(1-242) (cyan, D) or hNaa60(1-199) (yellow, E). FIG 21 34 hNaa60(1-199) mutant (C) Superposition of hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa60(1-242) (cyan) showing conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin in these two structures. (D,E) Superposition of Hat1p/H4 (gray, drawn from PDB 4PSW) with hNaa60(1-242) (cyan, D) or hNaa60(1-199) (yellow, E). FIG 48 54 hNaa60 protein (C) Superposition of hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa60(1-242) (cyan) showing conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin in these two structures. (D,E) Superposition of Hat1p/H4 (gray, drawn from PDB 4PSW) with hNaa60(1-242) (cyan, D) or hNaa60(1-199) (yellow, E). FIG 55 60 1-242 residue_range (C) Superposition of hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa60(1-242) (cyan) showing conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin in these two structures. (D,E) Superposition of Hat1p/H4 (gray, drawn from PDB 4PSW) with hNaa60(1-242) (cyan, D) or hNaa60(1-199) (yellow, E). FIG 106 119 β7-β8 hairpin structure_element (C) Superposition of hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa60(1-242) (cyan) showing conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin in these two structures. (D,E) Superposition of Hat1p/H4 (gray, drawn from PDB 4PSW) with hNaa60(1-242) (cyan, D) or hNaa60(1-199) (yellow, E). FIG 133 143 structures evidence (C) Superposition of hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa60(1-242) (cyan) showing conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin in these two structures. (D,E) Superposition of Hat1p/H4 (gray, drawn from PDB 4PSW) with hNaa60(1-242) (cyan, D) or hNaa60(1-199) (yellow, E). FIG 151 164 Superposition experimental_method (C) Superposition of hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa60(1-242) (cyan) showing conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin in these two structures. (D,E) Superposition of Hat1p/H4 (gray, drawn from PDB 4PSW) with hNaa60(1-242) (cyan, D) or hNaa60(1-199) (yellow, E). FIG 168 173 Hat1p protein (C) Superposition of hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa60(1-242) (cyan) showing conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin in these two structures. (D,E) Superposition of Hat1p/H4 (gray, drawn from PDB 4PSW) with hNaa60(1-242) (cyan, D) or hNaa60(1-199) (yellow, E). FIG 174 176 H4 protein_type (C) Superposition of hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa60(1-242) (cyan) showing conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin in these two structures. (D,E) Superposition of Hat1p/H4 (gray, drawn from PDB 4PSW) with hNaa60(1-242) (cyan, D) or hNaa60(1-199) (yellow, E). FIG 210 216 hNaa60 protein (C) Superposition of hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa60(1-242) (cyan) showing conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin in these two structures. (D,E) Superposition of Hat1p/H4 (gray, drawn from PDB 4PSW) with hNaa60(1-242) (cyan, D) or hNaa60(1-199) (yellow, E). FIG 217 222 1-242 residue_range (C) Superposition of hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa60(1-242) (cyan) showing conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin in these two structures. (D,E) Superposition of Hat1p/H4 (gray, drawn from PDB 4PSW) with hNaa60(1-242) (cyan, D) or hNaa60(1-199) (yellow, E). FIG 237 250 hNaa60(1-199) mutant (C) Superposition of hNaa60(1-199) (yellow) and hNaa60(1-242) (cyan) showing conformational change of the β7-β8 hairpin in these two structures. (D,E) Superposition of Hat1p/H4 (gray, drawn from PDB 4PSW) with hNaa60(1-242) (cyan, D) or hNaa60(1-199) (yellow, E). FIG 4 11 histone protein_type The histone H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) bound to Hat1p is shown in purple (D,E), while the peptide bound to hNaa50 (a NAT substrate, drawn from PDB 3TFY) is shown in orange (Nt-peptide) after superimposing hNaa50 (not shown in figure) on hNaa60 (D). FIG 12 14 H4 protein_type The histone H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) bound to Hat1p is shown in purple (D,E), while the peptide bound to hNaa50 (a NAT substrate, drawn from PDB 3TFY) is shown in orange (Nt-peptide) after superimposing hNaa50 (not shown in figure) on hNaa60 (D). FIG 15 22 peptide chemical The histone H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) bound to Hat1p is shown in purple (D,E), while the peptide bound to hNaa50 (a NAT substrate, drawn from PDB 3TFY) is shown in orange (Nt-peptide) after superimposing hNaa50 (not shown in figure) on hNaa60 (D). FIG 26 29 KAT protein_type The histone H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) bound to Hat1p is shown in purple (D,E), while the peptide bound to hNaa50 (a NAT substrate, drawn from PDB 3TFY) is shown in orange (Nt-peptide) after superimposing hNaa50 (not shown in figure) on hNaa60 (D). FIG 41 49 bound to protein_state The histone H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) bound to Hat1p is shown in purple (D,E), while the peptide bound to hNaa50 (a NAT substrate, drawn from PDB 3TFY) is shown in orange (Nt-peptide) after superimposing hNaa50 (not shown in figure) on hNaa60 (D). FIG 50 55 Hat1p protein The histone H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) bound to Hat1p is shown in purple (D,E), while the peptide bound to hNaa50 (a NAT substrate, drawn from PDB 3TFY) is shown in orange (Nt-peptide) after superimposing hNaa50 (not shown in figure) on hNaa60 (D). FIG 92 99 peptide chemical The histone H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) bound to Hat1p is shown in purple (D,E), while the peptide bound to hNaa50 (a NAT substrate, drawn from PDB 3TFY) is shown in orange (Nt-peptide) after superimposing hNaa50 (not shown in figure) on hNaa60 (D). FIG 100 108 bound to protein_state The histone H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) bound to Hat1p is shown in purple (D,E), while the peptide bound to hNaa50 (a NAT substrate, drawn from PDB 3TFY) is shown in orange (Nt-peptide) after superimposing hNaa50 (not shown in figure) on hNaa60 (D). FIG 109 115 hNaa50 protein The histone H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) bound to Hat1p is shown in purple (D,E), while the peptide bound to hNaa50 (a NAT substrate, drawn from PDB 3TFY) is shown in orange (Nt-peptide) after superimposing hNaa50 (not shown in figure) on hNaa60 (D). FIG 119 122 NAT protein_type The histone H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) bound to Hat1p is shown in purple (D,E), while the peptide bound to hNaa50 (a NAT substrate, drawn from PDB 3TFY) is shown in orange (Nt-peptide) after superimposing hNaa50 (not shown in figure) on hNaa60 (D). FIG 175 185 Nt-peptide chemical The histone H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) bound to Hat1p is shown in purple (D,E), while the peptide bound to hNaa50 (a NAT substrate, drawn from PDB 3TFY) is shown in orange (Nt-peptide) after superimposing hNaa50 (not shown in figure) on hNaa60 (D). FIG 193 206 superimposing experimental_method The histone H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) bound to Hat1p is shown in purple (D,E), while the peptide bound to hNaa50 (a NAT substrate, drawn from PDB 3TFY) is shown in orange (Nt-peptide) after superimposing hNaa50 (not shown in figure) on hNaa60 (D). FIG 207 213 hNaa50 protein The histone H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) bound to Hat1p is shown in purple (D,E), while the peptide bound to hNaa50 (a NAT substrate, drawn from PDB 3TFY) is shown in orange (Nt-peptide) after superimposing hNaa50 (not shown in figure) on hNaa60 (D). FIG 239 245 hNaa60 protein The histone H4 peptide (a KAT substrate) bound to Hat1p is shown in purple (D,E), while the peptide bound to hNaa50 (a NAT substrate, drawn from PDB 3TFY) is shown in orange (Nt-peptide) after superimposing hNaa50 (not shown in figure) on hNaa60 (D). FIG 19 22 NAT protein_type The α-amine of the NAT substrate and ε-amine of the KAT substrate (along with the lysine side-chain) subject to acetylation are shown as sticks. FIG 52 55 KAT protein_type The α-amine of the NAT substrate and ε-amine of the KAT substrate (along with the lysine side-chain) subject to acetylation are shown as sticks. FIG 82 88 lysine residue_name The α-amine of the NAT substrate and ε-amine of the KAT substrate (along with the lysine side-chain) subject to acetylation are shown as sticks. FIG 112 123 acetylation ptm The α-amine of the NAT substrate and ε-amine of the KAT substrate (along with the lysine side-chain) subject to acetylation are shown as sticks. FIG 0 20 Electron density map evidence Electron density map of the active site. FIG 28 39 active site site Electron density map of the active site. FIG 4 15 2Fo-Fc maps evidence The 2Fo-Fc maps contoured at 1.0σ are shown for hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA (A), hNaa60(1-199)/CoA (B) and hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA (C). FIG 48 68 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly The 2Fo-Fc maps contoured at 1.0σ are shown for hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA (A), hNaa60(1-199)/CoA (B) and hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA (C). FIG 74 91 hNaa60(1-199)/CoA complex_assembly The 2Fo-Fc maps contoured at 1.0σ are shown for hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA (A), hNaa60(1-199)/CoA (B) and hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA (C). FIG 100 122 hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA complex_assembly The 2Fo-Fc maps contoured at 1.0σ are shown for hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA (A), hNaa60(1-199)/CoA (B) and hNaa60(1-199) F34A/CoA (C). FIG 13 43 substrate peptide binding site site The putative substrate peptide binding site is indicated by the peptide (shown as pink sticks) from the hNaa50/CoA/peptide complex structure after superimposing hNaa50 on the hNaa60 structures determined in this study. FIG 64 71 peptide chemical The putative substrate peptide binding site is indicated by the peptide (shown as pink sticks) from the hNaa50/CoA/peptide complex structure after superimposing hNaa50 on the hNaa60 structures determined in this study. FIG 104 122 hNaa50/CoA/peptide complex_assembly The putative substrate peptide binding site is indicated by the peptide (shown as pink sticks) from the hNaa50/CoA/peptide complex structure after superimposing hNaa50 on the hNaa60 structures determined in this study. FIG 131 140 structure evidence The putative substrate peptide binding site is indicated by the peptide (shown as pink sticks) from the hNaa50/CoA/peptide complex structure after superimposing hNaa50 on the hNaa60 structures determined in this study. FIG 147 160 superimposing experimental_method The putative substrate peptide binding site is indicated by the peptide (shown as pink sticks) from the hNaa50/CoA/peptide complex structure after superimposing hNaa50 on the hNaa60 structures determined in this study. FIG 161 167 hNaa50 protein The putative substrate peptide binding site is indicated by the peptide (shown as pink sticks) from the hNaa50/CoA/peptide complex structure after superimposing hNaa50 on the hNaa60 structures determined in this study. FIG 175 181 hNaa60 protein The putative substrate peptide binding site is indicated by the peptide (shown as pink sticks) from the hNaa50/CoA/peptide complex structure after superimposing hNaa50 on the hNaa60 structures determined in this study. FIG 182 192 structures evidence The putative substrate peptide binding site is indicated by the peptide (shown as pink sticks) from the hNaa50/CoA/peptide complex structure after superimposing hNaa50 on the hNaa60 structures determined in this study. FIG 45 54 first Met residue_name_number The black arrow indicates the α-amine of the first Met (M1) (all panels). FIG 56 58 M1 residue_name_number The black arrow indicates the α-amine of the first Met (M1) (all panels). FIG 31 37 acetyl chemical The purple arrow indicates the acetyl moiety of Ac-CoA (A). FIG 48 54 Ac-CoA chemical The purple arrow indicates the acetyl moiety of Ac-CoA (A). FIG 95 101 Phe 34 residue_name_number The red arrow indicates the alternative conformation of the thiol moiety of the co-enzyme when Phe 34 side-chain is displaced (B) or mutated to Ala (C). FIG 133 140 mutated experimental_method The red arrow indicates the alternative conformation of the thiol moiety of the co-enzyme when Phe 34 side-chain is displaced (B) or mutated to Ala (C). FIG 144 147 Ala residue_name The red arrow indicates the alternative conformation of the thiol moiety of the co-enzyme when Phe 34 side-chain is displaced (B) or mutated to Ala (C). FIG 21 27 hNaa60 protein Structural basis for hNaa60 catalytic activity. FIG 4 17 Superposition experimental_method (A) Superposition of hNaa60 active site (cyan) on that of hNaa50 (pink, PDB 3TFY). FIG 21 27 hNaa60 protein (A) Superposition of hNaa60 active site (cyan) on that of hNaa50 (pink, PDB 3TFY). FIG 28 39 active site site (A) Superposition of hNaa60 active site (cyan) on that of hNaa50 (pink, PDB 3TFY). FIG 58 64 hNaa50 protein (A) Superposition of hNaa60 active site (cyan) on that of hNaa50 (pink, PDB 3TFY). FIG 19 59 catalytic and substrate-binding residues site Side-chains of key catalytic and substrate-binding residues are highlighted as sticks. FIG 4 12 malonate chemical The malonate molecule in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure and the peptide in the hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure are shown as purple and yellow sticks respectively. (B) A close view of the active site of hNaa60. FIG 29 49 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly The malonate molecule in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure and the peptide in the hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure are shown as purple and yellow sticks respectively. (B) A close view of the active site of hNaa60. FIG 50 59 structure evidence The malonate molecule in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure and the peptide in the hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure are shown as purple and yellow sticks respectively. (B) A close view of the active site of hNaa60. FIG 68 75 peptide chemical The malonate molecule in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure and the peptide in the hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure are shown as purple and yellow sticks respectively. (B) A close view of the active site of hNaa60. FIG 83 101 hNaa50/CoA/peptide complex_assembly The malonate molecule in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure and the peptide in the hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure are shown as purple and yellow sticks respectively. (B) A close view of the active site of hNaa60. FIG 102 111 structure evidence The malonate molecule in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure and the peptide in the hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure are shown as purple and yellow sticks respectively. (B) A close view of the active site of hNaa60. FIG 188 199 active site site The malonate molecule in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure and the peptide in the hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure are shown as purple and yellow sticks respectively. (B) A close view of the active site of hNaa60. FIG 203 209 hNaa60 protein The malonate molecule in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure and the peptide in the hNaa50/CoA/peptide structure are shown as purple and yellow sticks respectively. (B) A close view of the active site of hNaa60. FIG 9 15 Glu 37 residue_name_number Residues Glu 37, Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (cyan) and corresponding residues (Tyr 73 and His 112) in hNaa50 (pink) as well as the side-chain of corresponding residues (Glu 24, His 72 and His 111) in complexed formed hNaa10p (warmpink) are highlighted as sticks. FIG 17 23 Tyr 97 residue_name_number Residues Glu 37, Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (cyan) and corresponding residues (Tyr 73 and His 112) in hNaa50 (pink) as well as the side-chain of corresponding residues (Glu 24, His 72 and His 111) in complexed formed hNaa10p (warmpink) are highlighted as sticks. FIG 28 35 His 138 residue_name_number Residues Glu 37, Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (cyan) and corresponding residues (Tyr 73 and His 112) in hNaa50 (pink) as well as the side-chain of corresponding residues (Glu 24, His 72 and His 111) in complexed formed hNaa10p (warmpink) are highlighted as sticks. FIG 39 45 hNaa60 protein Residues Glu 37, Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (cyan) and corresponding residues (Tyr 73 and His 112) in hNaa50 (pink) as well as the side-chain of corresponding residues (Glu 24, His 72 and His 111) in complexed formed hNaa10p (warmpink) are highlighted as sticks. FIG 81 87 Tyr 73 residue_name_number Residues Glu 37, Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (cyan) and corresponding residues (Tyr 73 and His 112) in hNaa50 (pink) as well as the side-chain of corresponding residues (Glu 24, His 72 and His 111) in complexed formed hNaa10p (warmpink) are highlighted as sticks. FIG 92 99 His 112 residue_name_number Residues Glu 37, Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (cyan) and corresponding residues (Tyr 73 and His 112) in hNaa50 (pink) as well as the side-chain of corresponding residues (Glu 24, His 72 and His 111) in complexed formed hNaa10p (warmpink) are highlighted as sticks. FIG 104 110 hNaa50 protein Residues Glu 37, Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (cyan) and corresponding residues (Tyr 73 and His 112) in hNaa50 (pink) as well as the side-chain of corresponding residues (Glu 24, His 72 and His 111) in complexed formed hNaa10p (warmpink) are highlighted as sticks. FIG 171 177 Glu 24 residue_name_number Residues Glu 37, Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (cyan) and corresponding residues (Tyr 73 and His 112) in hNaa50 (pink) as well as the side-chain of corresponding residues (Glu 24, His 72 and His 111) in complexed formed hNaa10p (warmpink) are highlighted as sticks. FIG 179 185 His 72 residue_name_number Residues Glu 37, Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (cyan) and corresponding residues (Tyr 73 and His 112) in hNaa50 (pink) as well as the side-chain of corresponding residues (Glu 24, His 72 and His 111) in complexed formed hNaa10p (warmpink) are highlighted as sticks. FIG 190 197 His 111 residue_name_number Residues Glu 37, Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (cyan) and corresponding residues (Tyr 73 and His 112) in hNaa50 (pink) as well as the side-chain of corresponding residues (Glu 24, His 72 and His 111) in complexed formed hNaa10p (warmpink) are highlighted as sticks. FIG 202 211 complexed protein_state Residues Glu 37, Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (cyan) and corresponding residues (Tyr 73 and His 112) in hNaa50 (pink) as well as the side-chain of corresponding residues (Glu 24, His 72 and His 111) in complexed formed hNaa10p (warmpink) are highlighted as sticks. FIG 219 226 hNaa10p protein Residues Glu 37, Tyr 97 and His 138 in hNaa60 (cyan) and corresponding residues (Tyr 73 and His 112) in hNaa50 (pink) as well as the side-chain of corresponding residues (Glu 24, His 72 and His 111) in complexed formed hNaa10p (warmpink) are highlighted as sticks. FIG 4 9 water chemical The water molecules participating in catalysis in the hNaa60 and hNaa50 structures are showed as green and red spheres, separately. (C) The interaction between the malonate molecule and surrounding residues observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure. FIG 54 60 hNaa60 protein The water molecules participating in catalysis in the hNaa60 and hNaa50 structures are showed as green and red spheres, separately. (C) The interaction between the malonate molecule and surrounding residues observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure. FIG 65 71 hNaa50 protein The water molecules participating in catalysis in the hNaa60 and hNaa50 structures are showed as green and red spheres, separately. (C) The interaction between the malonate molecule and surrounding residues observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure. FIG 72 82 structures evidence The water molecules participating in catalysis in the hNaa60 and hNaa50 structures are showed as green and red spheres, separately. (C) The interaction between the malonate molecule and surrounding residues observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure. FIG 164 172 malonate chemical The water molecules participating in catalysis in the hNaa60 and hNaa50 structures are showed as green and red spheres, separately. (C) The interaction between the malonate molecule and surrounding residues observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure. FIG 223 243 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly The water molecules participating in catalysis in the hNaa60 and hNaa50 structures are showed as green and red spheres, separately. (C) The interaction between the malonate molecule and surrounding residues observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure. FIG 244 253 structure evidence The water molecules participating in catalysis in the hNaa60 and hNaa50 structures are showed as green and red spheres, separately. (C) The interaction between the malonate molecule and surrounding residues observed in the hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA structure. FIG 37 51 hydrogen bonds bond_interaction The yellow dotted lines indicate the hydrogen bonds. (D) A zoomed view of β3-β4 loop of hNaa60. FIG 74 84 β3-β4 loop structure_element The yellow dotted lines indicate the hydrogen bonds. (D) A zoomed view of β3-β4 loop of hNaa60. FIG 88 94 hNaa60 protein The yellow dotted lines indicate the hydrogen bonds. (D) A zoomed view of β3-β4 loop of hNaa60. FIG 47 55 malonate chemical Key residues discussed in the text (cyan), the malonate (purple) and Ac-CoA (gray) are shown as sticks. FIG 69 75 Ac-CoA chemical Key residues discussed in the text (cyan), the malonate (purple) and Ac-CoA (gray) are shown as sticks. FIG 37 49 salt bridges bond_interaction The yellow dotted lines indicate the salt bridges. FIG 22 28 hNaa60 protein Catalytic activity of hNaa60 and mutant proteins. FIG 33 39 mutant protein_state Catalytic activity of hNaa60 and mutant proteins. FIG 4 24 Catalytic efficiency evidence (A) Catalytic efficiency (shown as kcat/Km values) of hNaa60 (1-199) WT and mutants. FIG 35 39 kcat evidence (A) Catalytic efficiency (shown as kcat/Km values) of hNaa60 (1-199) WT and mutants. FIG 40 42 Km evidence (A) Catalytic efficiency (shown as kcat/Km values) of hNaa60 (1-199) WT and mutants. FIG 54 68 hNaa60 (1-199) mutant (A) Catalytic efficiency (shown as kcat/Km values) of hNaa60 (1-199) WT and mutants. FIG 69 71 WT protein_state (A) Catalytic efficiency (shown as kcat/Km values) of hNaa60 (1-199) WT and mutants. FIG 76 83 mutants protein_state (A) Catalytic efficiency (shown as kcat/Km values) of hNaa60 (1-199) WT and mutants. FIG 4 6 CD experimental_method (B) CD spectra of wild-type and mutant proteins from 250 nm to 190 nm. FIG 7 14 spectra evidence (B) CD spectra of wild-type and mutant proteins from 250 nm to 190 nm. FIG 18 27 wild-type protein_state (B) CD spectra of wild-type and mutant proteins from 250 nm to 190 nm. FIG 32 38 mutant protein_state (B) CD spectra of wild-type and mutant proteins from 250 nm to 190 nm. FIG 93 97 TCEP chemical The sample concentration was 4.5 μM in 20 mM Tris, pH 8.0, 150 mM NaCl, 1% glycerol and 1 mM TCEP at room temperature. FIG 0 41 Data collection and refinement statistics evidence Data collection and refinement statistics. TABLE 21 41 hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA complex_assembly "Structure and PDB ID hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA 5HGZ hNaa60(1-199)/CoA 5HH0 hNaa60(1-199)F34A/CoA 5HH1 Data collection*  Space group P212121 P21212 P21212 Cell dimensions  a, b, c (Å) 53.3, 57.4, 68.8 67.8, 73.8, 43.2 66.7, 74.0, 43.5  α,β,γ (°) 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 Resolution (Å) 50–1.38 (1.42–1.38) 50–1.60 (1.66–1.60) 50–1.80 (1.86–1.80) Rp.i.m.(%)** 3.0 (34.4) 2.1 (32.5) 2.6 (47.8) I/σ 21.5 (2.0) 31.8 (2.0) 28.0 (2.4) Completeness (%) 99.8 (99.1) 99.6 (98.5) 99.9 (99.7) Redundancy 6.9 (5.0) 6.9 (6.2) 6.3 (5.9) Refinement  Resolution (Å) 25.81–1.38 33.55–1.60 43.52–1.80  No. reflections 43660 28588 20490  Rwork/Rfree 0.182/0.192 0.181/0.184 0.189/0.209 No. atoms  Protein 1717 1576 1566  Ligand/ion 116 96 96  Water 289 258 168 B-factors  Protein 23.8 32.0 37.4  Ligand/ion 22.2 34.6 43.7  Water 35.1 46.4 49.1 R.m.s." TABLE 47 64 hNaa60(1-199)/CoA complex_assembly "Structure and PDB ID hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA 5HGZ hNaa60(1-199)/CoA 5HH0 hNaa60(1-199)F34A/CoA 5HH1 Data collection*  Space group P212121 P21212 P21212 Cell dimensions  a, b, c (Å) 53.3, 57.4, 68.8 67.8, 73.8, 43.2 66.7, 74.0, 43.5  α,β,γ (°) 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 Resolution (Å) 50–1.38 (1.42–1.38) 50–1.60 (1.66–1.60) 50–1.80 (1.86–1.80) Rp.i.m.(%)** 3.0 (34.4) 2.1 (32.5) 2.6 (47.8) I/σ 21.5 (2.0) 31.8 (2.0) 28.0 (2.4) Completeness (%) 99.8 (99.1) 99.6 (98.5) 99.9 (99.7) Redundancy 6.9 (5.0) 6.9 (6.2) 6.3 (5.9) Refinement  Resolution (Å) 25.81–1.38 33.55–1.60 43.52–1.80  No. reflections 43660 28588 20490  Rwork/Rfree 0.182/0.192 0.181/0.184 0.189/0.209 No. atoms  Protein 1717 1576 1566  Ligand/ion 116 96 96  Water 289 258 168 B-factors  Protein 23.8 32.0 37.4  Ligand/ion 22.2 34.6 43.7  Water 35.1 46.4 49.1 R.m.s." TABLE 70 91 hNaa60(1-199)F34A/CoA complex_assembly "Structure and PDB ID hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA 5HGZ hNaa60(1-199)/CoA 5HH0 hNaa60(1-199)F34A/CoA 5HH1 Data collection*  Space group P212121 P21212 P21212 Cell dimensions  a, b, c (Å) 53.3, 57.4, 68.8 67.8, 73.8, 43.2 66.7, 74.0, 43.5  α,β,γ (°) 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 Resolution (Å) 50–1.38 (1.42–1.38) 50–1.60 (1.66–1.60) 50–1.80 (1.86–1.80) Rp.i.m.(%)** 3.0 (34.4) 2.1 (32.5) 2.6 (47.8) I/σ 21.5 (2.0) 31.8 (2.0) 28.0 (2.4) Completeness (%) 99.8 (99.1) 99.6 (98.5) 99.9 (99.7) Redundancy 6.9 (5.0) 6.9 (6.2) 6.3 (5.9) Refinement  Resolution (Å) 25.81–1.38 33.55–1.60 43.52–1.80  No. reflections 43660 28588 20490  Rwork/Rfree 0.182/0.192 0.181/0.184 0.189/0.209 No. atoms  Protein 1717 1576 1566  Ligand/ion 116 96 96  Water 289 258 168 B-factors  Protein 23.8 32.0 37.4  Ligand/ion 22.2 34.6 43.7  Water 35.1 46.4 49.1 R.m.s." TABLE 780 785 Water chemical "Structure and PDB ID hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA 5HGZ hNaa60(1-199)/CoA 5HH0 hNaa60(1-199)F34A/CoA 5HH1 Data collection*  Space group P212121 P21212 P21212 Cell dimensions  a, b, c (Å) 53.3, 57.4, 68.8 67.8, 73.8, 43.2 66.7, 74.0, 43.5  α,β,γ (°) 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 Resolution (Å) 50–1.38 (1.42–1.38) 50–1.60 (1.66–1.60) 50–1.80 (1.86–1.80) Rp.i.m.(%)** 3.0 (34.4) 2.1 (32.5) 2.6 (47.8) I/σ 21.5 (2.0) 31.8 (2.0) 28.0 (2.4) Completeness (%) 99.8 (99.1) 99.6 (98.5) 99.9 (99.7) Redundancy 6.9 (5.0) 6.9 (6.2) 6.3 (5.9) Refinement  Resolution (Å) 25.81–1.38 33.55–1.60 43.52–1.80  No. reflections 43660 28588 20490  Rwork/Rfree 0.182/0.192 0.181/0.184 0.189/0.209 No. atoms  Protein 1717 1576 1566  Ligand/ion 116 96 96  Water 289 258 168 B-factors  Protein 23.8 32.0 37.4  Ligand/ion 22.2 34.6 43.7  Water 35.1 46.4 49.1 R.m.s." TABLE 868 873 Water chemical "Structure and PDB ID hNaa60(1-242)/Ac-CoA 5HGZ hNaa60(1-199)/CoA 5HH0 hNaa60(1-199)F34A/CoA 5HH1 Data collection*  Space group P212121 P21212 P21212 Cell dimensions  a, b, c (Å) 53.3, 57.4, 68.8 67.8, 73.8, 43.2 66.7, 74.0, 43.5  α,β,γ (°) 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 90.0, 90.0, 90.0 Resolution (Å) 50–1.38 (1.42–1.38) 50–1.60 (1.66–1.60) 50–1.80 (1.86–1.80) Rp.i.m.(%)** 3.0 (34.4) 2.1 (32.5) 2.6 (47.8) I/σ 21.5 (2.0) 31.8 (2.0) 28.0 (2.4) Completeness (%) 99.8 (99.1) 99.6 (98.5) 99.9 (99.7) Redundancy 6.9 (5.0) 6.9 (6.2) 6.3 (5.9) Refinement  Resolution (Å) 25.81–1.38 33.55–1.60 43.52–1.80  No. reflections 43660 28588 20490  Rwork/Rfree 0.182/0.192 0.181/0.184 0.189/0.209 No. atoms  Protein 1717 1576 1566  Ligand/ion 116 96 96  Water 289 258 168 B-factors  Protein 23.8 32.0 37.4  Ligand/ion 22.2 34.6 43.7  Water 35.1 46.4 49.1 R.m.s." TABLE 4 11 crystal evidence One crystal was used for each data set. TABLE 36 44 R factor evidence **Rp.i.m., a redundancy-independent R factor was used to evaluate the diffraction data quality as was proposed by Evans. TABLE 70 86 diffraction data evidence **Rp.i.m., a redundancy-independent R factor was used to evaluate the diffraction data quality as was proposed by Evans. TABLE