bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 22, 2023
Abstract
The
Golgi
apparatus
is
a
critical
organelle
in
protein
sorting
and
lipid
metabolism.
Characterized
by
its
stacked,
flattened
cisternal
structure,
the
exhibits
distinct
polarity
with
cis
-
trans
-faces
orchestrating
various
maturation
transport
processes.
At
heart
of
structural
integrity
organization
are
Matrix
Proteins
(GMPs),
predominantly
comprising
Golgins
GRASPs.
These
proteins
contribute
to
this
organelle’s
unique
stacked
polarized
structure
ensure
precise
localization
Golgi-resident
enzymes,
which
crucial
for
accurate
processing.
Despite
over
century
research
since
discovery,
architecture’s
intricate
mechanisms
still
need
be
fully
understood.
Here,
we
demonstrate
that
GMPs
present
significant
tendency
form
biocondensates
through
Liquid-Liquid
Phase
Separation
(LLPS)
across
different
Eukaryotic
lineages.
Moreover,
validated
experimentally
members
GRASP
family
also
exhibit
strong
LLPS.
Our
findings
offer
new
perspective
on
possible
roles
disorder
LLPS
organization.
EPL (Europhysics Letters),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(5), P. 57001 - 57001
Published: May 13, 2024
The
point-curvature
model
for
membrane
protein
inclusions
is
shown
to
capture
multibody
interactions
very
well.
Using
this
model,
we
find
that
the
interplay
between
tension
and
results
in
a
collective
attraction
of
oppositely
curved
tending
form
antiferromagnetic
structures
with
square
lattice.
This
can
produce
phase
separation
non-curved
proteins,
resulting
clustering
proteins.
We
also
show
many-body
repulsion
identical
proteins
enhanced
by
tension.
lead
dissolution
clusters
stabilized
short-range
forces
when
increased.
These
new
phenomena
are
biologically
relevant
could
be
investigated
experimentally
Accurate
determination
of
biomolecular
condensate
volume
reveals
that
destabilization
condensates
can
lead
to
either
swelling
or
shrinking
condensates,
giving
fundamental
insights
into
regulation
the
cellular
condensates.
Determination
and
coacervate
protocells
is
essential
investigate
their
precise
composition
impact
on
(bio)chemical
reactions
are
localized
inside
It
not
a
straightforward
task,
as
have
tiny
volumes,
highly
viscous
prone
wetting.
Here
we
examine
different
strategies
determine
volume,
introduce
two
new
methods,
with
which
volumes
1
μL
less
(volume
fraction
0.4%)
be
determined
standard
deviation
0.03
μL.
Using
these
methods
show
depends
degree
physical
crosslinking.
These
observations
supported
by
Flory-Huggins
theory
profound
effects
in
cell
biology.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 25, 2023
Abstract
Several
bacterial
toxins
and
viruses
can
deform
membranes
through
multivalent
binding
to
lipids
for
clathrin-independent
endocytosis.
However,
it
remains
unclear,
how
membrane
deformation
endocytic
internalization
are
mechanistically
linked.
Here
we
show
that
many
lipid-binding
virions
induce
endocytosis,
suggesting
a
common
mechanism
based
on
lipid
by
globular
particles.
We
create
synthetic
cellular
system
consisting
of
lipid-anchored
receptor
in
the
form
GPI-anchored
anti-GFP
nanobodies
binder
exposing
180
regularly-spaced
GFP
molecules
its
surface.
these
globular,
40
nm
diameter,
particles
bind
cells
expressing
receptor,
plasma
upon
adhesion
become
endocytosed
manner.
explore
role
energy
endocytosis
using
receptors
with
affinities
varying
over
7
orders
magnitude.
Using
this
system,
find
once
threshold
is
overcome
allow
deformation,
occurs
reliably.
Multivalent,
binding-induced
binders
thus
sufficient
occur
suggest
common,
purely
biophysical
mediated
pathogens.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 29, 2024
Abstract
Comprehensive
understanding
of
dynamics
and
disease-associated
solidification
biomolecular
condensates
is
closely
tied
to
analysis
their
mechanical
characteristics.
Despite
recent
technical
advances
in
rheological
studies
condensates,
these
still
vastly
rely
on
methods
restricted
small
forces,
rendering
measurements
droplets
with
higher
elasticities
after
transition
solid
challenging.
Here,
we
develop
assays
for
in-depth
characterization
by
scanning
probe
microscopy.
We
demonstrate
this
technique
measuring
the
behavior
heterotypic
poly-L-lysine
heparin
showcasing
multi-route
liquid
gel
transition,
as
well
rejuvenation
chemical
alterations
medium.
Due
wide-spread
application
microscopy
biological
fields,
its
capability
rapid,
high
throughput,
force
range
studies,
integration
nanoscale
morphological
measurements,
our
probe-based
method
a
significant
breakthrough
investigating
condensate
behavior,
leading
accelerated
development
therapies.
Biomacromolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(1), P. 363 - 373
Published: Dec. 2, 2024
Accurate
determination
of
biomolecular
condensate
volume
reveals
that
destabilization
condensates
can
lead
to
either
swelling
or
shrinking
condensates,
giving
fundamental
insights
into
the
regulation
cellular
condensates.
Determination
and
coacervate
protocells
is
essential
investigate
their
precise
composition
impact
on
(bio)chemical
reactions
are
localized
inside
It
not
a
straightforward
task,
as
have
tiny
volumes,
highly
viscous,
prone
wetting.
Here,
we
examine
different
strategies
determine
introduce
two
new
methods,
with
which
volumes
1
μL
less
(volume
fraction
0.4%)
be
determined
standard
deviation
0.03
μL.
Using
these
show
depends
degree
physical
cross-linking.
These
observations
supported
by
Flory–Huggins
theory
profound
effects
in
cell
biology.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 22, 2023
Abstract
The
Golgi
apparatus
is
a
critical
organelle
in
protein
sorting
and
lipid
metabolism.
Characterized
by
its
stacked,
flattened
cisternal
structure,
the
exhibits
distinct
polarity
with
cis
-
trans
-faces
orchestrating
various
maturation
transport
processes.
At
heart
of
structural
integrity
organization
are
Matrix
Proteins
(GMPs),
predominantly
comprising
Golgins
GRASPs.
These
proteins
contribute
to
this
organelle’s
unique
stacked
polarized
structure
ensure
precise
localization
Golgi-resident
enzymes,
which
crucial
for
accurate
processing.
Despite
over
century
research
since
discovery,
architecture’s
intricate
mechanisms
still
need
be
fully
understood.
Here,
we
demonstrate
that
GMPs
present
significant
tendency
form
biocondensates
through
Liquid-Liquid
Phase
Separation
(LLPS)
across
different
Eukaryotic
lineages.
Moreover,
validated
experimentally
members
GRASP
family
also
exhibit
strong
LLPS.
Our
findings
offer
new
perspective
on
possible
roles
disorder
LLPS
organization.