Cusack, Stephen.

How aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases translate the genetic code [electronic resource] / Stephen Cusack. - London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2008. - 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (46 min.) : color, sound). - The mechanisms of ribosome function : insights into protein synthesis, 2056-452X . - Henry Stewart talks. Biomedical & life sciences collection. Mechanisms of ribosome function : insights into protein synthesis. .

Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration. Title from title frames.

Contents: Fidelity of protein synthesis -- Architecture of aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase -- ATP and amino acid recognition by the two classes of synthetases -- The activation reaction -- Cognate tRNA recognition by synthetases -- The aminoacylation reaction -- Direct and indirect routes to aminoacylation -- Error correction (editing) by aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases -- Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases as antibiotic targets.

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Amino Acyl-tRNA Synthetases.
Protein Biosynthesis.
Ribosomal Proteins.
Ribosomes.
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