The tRNA-dependent amidotransferase GatCAB is essential for Helicobacter pylori.
GatCAB participates in the biosynthesis of Gln-tRNAGln and/or Asn-tRNAAsn in H. pylori.
Several cyclic peptides identified by phage display inhibit H. pylori GatCAB.
P10 (CMPVWKPDC) is a competitive inhibitor of GatCAB with respect to Glu-tRNAGln.
Molecular docking suggests that Trp5 and Lys6 of P10 are important for GatCAB binding.