title: Functional interactions by transfer RNAs in the ribosome.
abstract: Recent X-ray crystal structures of the ribosome have revolutionized the field by providing a much-needed structural framework to understand ribosome function. Indeed, the crystal structures rationalize much of the genetic and biochemical data that have been meticulously gathered over 50 years. Here, we focus on the interactions between tRNAs and the ribosome and describe some of the insights that the structures provide about the mechanism of translation. Both high-resolution structures and functional studies are essential for fully appreciating the complex process of protein synthesis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, 4102 Urey Hall, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0314, United States.
authors.forename: Prashant
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Khade
authors.forename: Simpson
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Joseph
mesh_terms: D010458:Peptidyl Transferases / Q000378:metabolism*; D012343:RNA, Transfer / Q000378:metabolism*; D012270:Ribosomes / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D012343:RNA, Transfer; D010458:Peptidyl Transferases