Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
140(44), P. 14725 - 14734
Published: Oct. 14, 2018
We
demonstrate
here
the
rational
design
of
purely
entropic
domains
as
a
versatile
approach
to
achieve
control
input/output
response
synthetic
molecular
receptors.
To
do
so
and
highlight
versatility
generality
this
approach,
we
have
rationally
re-engineered
two
model
DNA-based
receptors:
clamp-like
switch
that
recognizes
specific
DNA
sequence
an
ATP-binding
aptamer.
show
that,
by
varying
length
linker
domain
connects
recognition
portions
these
receptors,
it
is
possible
finely
their
affinity
for
ligand.
Through
mathematical
modeling
thermodynamic
characterization,
also
both
systems
entropy
changes
associated
with
in
are
responsible
modulation
designed
behaves
disordered
random-coil
polymer.
The
allows
us
regulate
ligand
concentration
range
at
which
receptors
respond
optimal
specificity.
Given
attributes,
use
appears
general
activity
highly
predictable
controlled
fashion.
Biochemical Society Transactions,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
44(5), P. 1185 - 1200
Published: Oct. 15, 2016
In
the
1960s,
Christian
Anfinsen
postulated
that
unique
three-dimensional
structure
of
a
protein
is
determined
by
its
amino
acid
sequence.
This
work
laid
foundation
for
sequence–structure–function
paradigm,
which
states
sequence
determines
structure,
and
function.
However,
class
polypeptide
segments
called
intrinsically
disordered
regions
does
not
conform
to
this
postulate.
review,
I
will
first
describe
established
emerging
ideas
about
how
contribute
then
discuss
molecular
principles
regulatory
mechanisms,
such
as
alternative
splicing
asymmetric
localization
transcripts
encode
regions,
can
increase
functional
versatility
proteins.
Finally,
human
disease
emergence
cellular
complexity
during
organismal
evolution.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2015,
Volume and Issue:
48(2), P. 414 - 422
Published: Jan. 3, 2015
ConspectusProtein
function
is
inextricably
linked
to
protein
dynamics.
As
we
move
from
a
static
structural
picture
dynamic
ensemble
view
of
structure
and
function,
novel
computational
paradigms
are
required
for
observing
understanding
conformational
dynamics
proteins
its
functional
implications.
In
principle,
molecular
simulations
can
provide
the
time
evolution
atomistic
models
proteins,
but
long
scales
associated
with
make
it
difficult
observe
rare
dynamical
transitions.
The
issue
extracting
essential
components
noisy
simulation
data
presents
another
set
challenges
in
obtaining
an
unbiased
motions.
Therefore,
methodology
that
provides
statistical
framework
efficient
sampling
human-readable
key
aspects
analysis
required.
Markov
state
model
(MSM),
which
has
recently
become
popular
worldwide
studying
dynamics,
example
such
framework.In
this
Account,
review
use
hierarchy
automatic
identification
states,
degrees
freedom
slow
processes.
Applications
MSMs
scale
phenomena
as
activation
mechanisms
cellular
signaling
yielded
insights
into
function.
particular,
built
using
large-scale
GPCRs
kinases,
have
shown
complex
changes
be
described
terms
motifs
or
"molecular
switches"
within
protein,
transitions
between
functionally
active
inactive
states
proceed
via
multiple
pathways,
ligand
substrate
binding
modulates
flux
through
these
pathways.
Finally,
also
theoretical
toolbox
effect
nonequilibrium
perturbations
on
Considering
vivo
occur
under
conditions,
coupled
mechanics
way
connect
their
environments.
Nonequilibrium
folding
reveal
presence
dynamically
frozen
glass-like
landscape.
These
observed
rich
β-sheets,
indicates
possible
role
nucleation
β-sheet
aggregates
those
amyloid-fibril
formation.
describe
how
been
used
understand
behavior
intrinsically
disordered
amyloid-β,
human
islet
amyloid
polypeptide,
p53.
While
certainly
not
panacea
rigorous
foundation
entropically
dominated
processes
convenient
lens
viewing
PLoS Biology,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. e1002338 - e1002338
Published: Jan. 6, 2016
TAR-DNA-binding
protein-43
(TDP-43)
C-terminus
encodes
a
prion-like
domain
widely
presented
in
RNA-binding
proteins,
which
functions
to
form
dynamic
oligomers
and
also,
amazingly,
hosts
most
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
(ALS)-causing
mutations.
Here,
as
facilitated
by
our
previous
discovery,
circular
dichroism
(CD),
fluorescence
nuclear
magnetic
resonance
(NMR)
spectroscopy,
we
have
successfully
determined
conformations,
dynamics,
self-associations
of
the
full-length
domains
wild
type
three
ALS-causing
mutants
(A315E,
Q331K,
M337V)
both
aqueous
solutions
membrane
environments.
The
study
decodes
following:
(1)
TDP-43
is
intrinsically
disordered
only
with
some
nascent
secondary
structures
solutions,
but
owns
capacity
assemble
into
rich
β-sheet
structures.
By
contrast,
despite
having
highly
similar
gained
ability
amyloid
oligomers.
all
formed
fibrils
after
incubation
imaged
electron
microscopy.
(2)
interaction
nucleic
acid
enhances
self-assembly
for
triggers
quick
aggregation
mutants.
(3)
A
membrane-interacting
subdomain
has
been
identified
over
residues
Met311-Gln343
indispensable
neurotoxicity,
transforms
well-folded
Ω-loop-helix
structure
Furthermore,
very
membrane-embedded
will
undergo
further
self-association
environment.
Our
implies
that
appears
an
energy
landscape,
allows
assembly
wild-type
sequence
under
limited
condition
sets,
point
mutations
are
sufficient
remodel
it
more
favor
formation
or
irreversible
aggregation,
thus
supporting
emerging
view
pathologic
may
occur
via
exaggeration
functionally
important
assemblies.
coupled
critically
account
its
high
therefore
decoupling
represent
promising
therapeutic
strategy
treat
causing
neurodegenerative
diseases.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(22), P. 14050 - 14050
Published: Nov. 14, 2022
Many
proteins
and
protein
segments
cannot
attain
a
single
stable
three-dimensional
structure
under
physiological
conditions;
instead,
they
adopt
multiple
interconverting
conformational
states.
Such
intrinsically
disordered
or
are
highly
abundant
across
proteomes,
involved
in
various
effector
functions.
This
review
focuses
on
different
aspects
of
regions,
which
form
the
basis
so-called
“Disorder–function
paradigm”
proteins.
Additionally,
experimental
approaches
computational
tools
used
for
characterizing
regions
discussed.
Finally,
role
diseases
their
utility
as
potential
drug
targets
explored.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
122(10), P. 9331 - 9356
Published: April 21, 2022
Intrinsically
disordered
proteins
are
ubiquitous
throughout
all
known
proteomes,
playing
essential
roles
in
aspects
of
cellular
and
extracellular
biochemistry.
To
understand
their
function,
it
is
necessary
to
determine
structural
dynamic
behavior
describe
the
physical
chemistry
interaction
trajectories.
Nuclear
magnetic
resonance
perfectly
adapted
this
task,
providing
ensemble
averaged
parameters
that
report
on
each
assigned
molecule,
unveiling
otherwise
inaccessible
insight
into
reaction
kinetics
thermodynamics
for
function.
In
review,
we
recent
applications
NMR-based
approaches
understanding
conformational
energy
landscape,
nature
time
scales
local
long-range
dynamics
how
they
depend
environment,
even
cell.
Finally,
illustrate
ability
NMR
uncover
mechanistic
basis
functional
molecular
assemblies
important
human
health.
Biochemical Journal,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
474(15), P. 2509 - 2532
Published: July 12, 2017
Gene-specific
transcription
factors
(TFs)
are
key
regulatory
components
of
signaling
pathways,
controlling,
for
example,
cell
growth,
development,
and
stress
responses.
Their
biological
functions
determined
by
their
molecular
structures,
as
exemplified
structured
DNA-binding
domains
targeting
specific
cis-acting
elements
in
genes,
the
significant
lack
fixed
tertiary
structure
extensive
intrinsically
disordered
regions.
Recent
research
protein
intrinsic
disorder
(ID)
has
changed
our
understanding
transcriptional
activation
from
'negative
noodles'
to
ID
regions
with
function-related,
short
sequence
motifs
recognition
features
structural
propensities.
This
review
focuses
on
aspects
TFs,
which
represent
paradigms
ID-related
features.
Through
examples,
we
how
ID-associated
flexibility
TFs
enables
them
participate
large
interactomes,
they
use
only
a
few
hydrophobic
residues,
motifs,
prestructured
coupled
folding
binding
interactions
co-activators,
accessibility
post-translational
modification
affects
interactions.
It
is
furthermore
emphasized
classic
biochemical
concepts
like
allostery,
conformational
selection,
induced
fit,
feedback
regulation
undergoing
revival
appreciation
ID.
The
also
describes
most
recent
advances
based
computational
simulations
ID-based
interaction
mechanisms
analysis
context
full-length
suggests
future
directions
TF
Science,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
362(6417), P. 952 - 956
Published: Oct. 25, 2018
Transforming
growth
factor-β1
(TGF-β1)
is
one
of
very
few
cytokines
produced
in
a
latent
form,
requiring
activation
to
exert
any
its
vastly
diverse
effects
on
development,
immunity,
and
cancer.
Regulatory
T
cells
(Tregs)
suppress
immune
within
close
proximity
by
activating
TGF-β1
presented
GARP
(glycoprotein
A
repetitions
predominant)
integrin
αVβ8
their
surface.
We
solved
the
crystal
structure
GARP:latent
bound
an
antibody
that
stabilizes
complex
blocks
release
active
TGF-β1.
This
finding
reveals
how
exploits
unusual
medley
interactions,
including
fold
complementation
amino
terminus
TGF-β1,
chaperone
orient
cytokine
for
binding
αVβ8.
Thus,
this
work
further
elucidates
mechanism
antibody-mediated
blockade
immunosuppression
Tregs.