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The elucidation of assembly pathways of multi-subunit membrane proteins is of growing interest in structural biology. In this
study, we provide an analysis of the assembly of the asymmetrically oriented PsaC subunit on the pseudo C2-symmetric Photosystem I core. Based on a comparison of the differences in the NMR solution structure of unbound PsaC with
that of the X-ray crystal structure of bound PsaC, and on a detailed analysis of the PsaC binding site surrounding the FX iron-sulfur cluster, two models can be envisioned for what are likely the last steps in the assembly of Photosystem I. Here,
we dissect both models and attempt to address heretofore unrecognized issues by proposing a mechanism that includes a thermodynamic
perspective. Experimental strategies to verify the models are proposed. In closing, the evolutionary aspects of the assembly
process will be considered, with special reference to the structural arrangement of the PsaC binding surface.
Received 22 October 2008; received after revision 17 November 2008; accepted 05 December 2008 相似文献