Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
8(48)
Published: Dec. 2, 2022
Biomolecular
condensates
present
in
cells
can
fundamentally
affect
the
aggregation
of
amyloidogenic
proteins
and
play
a
role
regulation
this
process.
While
liquid-liquid
phase
separation
by
themselves
act
as
an
alternative
nucleation
pathway,
interaction
partly
disordered
aggregation-prone
with
preexisting
that
localization
centers
could
be
far
more
general
mechanism
altering
their
behavior.
Here,
we
show
so-called
host
biomolecular
both
accelerate
slow
down
amyloid
formation.
We
study
protein
α-synuclein
two
truncated
variants
presence
three
types
composed
nonaggregating
peptides,
RNA,
or
ATP.
Our
results
demonstrate
markedly
speed
up
formation
when
localize
to
interface.
However,
also
significantly
suppress
sequestering
stabilizing
proteins,
thereby
providing
living
possible
protection
against
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: Aug. 1, 2021
Abstract
Emerging
evidence
suggests
that
liquid–liquid
phase
separation
(LLPS)
represents
a
vital
and
ubiquitous
phenomenon
underlying
the
formation
of
membraneless
organelles
in
eukaryotic
cells
(also
known
as
biomolecular
condensates
or
droplets).
Recent
studies
have
revealed
evidences
indicate
LLPS
plays
role
human
health
diseases.
In
this
review,
we
describe
our
current
understanding
summarize
its
physiological
functions.
We
further
development
Additionally,
review
recently
developed
methods
for
studying
LLPS.
Although
research
is
infancy—but
fast-growing—it
clear
an
essential
pathophysiological
conditions.
This
highlights
need
overview
recent
advances
field
to
translate
knowledge
regarding
into
therapeutic
discoveries.
Science,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
370(6512), P. 56 - 60
Published: Oct. 2, 2020
Over
the
past
decade,
phase
transitions
have
emerged
as
a
fundamental
mechanism
of
cellular
organization.
In
parallel,
wealth
evidence
has
accrued
indicating
that
aberrations
in
are
early
events
pathogenesis
several
neurodegenerative
diseases.
We
review
key
defects
at
multiple
levels,
from
transition
individual
proteins
to
dynamic
behavior
complex,
multicomponent
condensates
neurodegeneration.
also
highlight
two
concepts,
dynamical
arrest
and
heterotypic
buffering,
understanding
how
pathological
relate
pleiotropic
functions
accrual
proteinaceous
deposits
end-stage
disease.
These
insights
not
only
illuminate
disease
etiology
but
likely
guide
development
therapeutic
interventions
restore
homeostasis.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
118(44)
Published: Oct. 29, 2021
Significance
Cells
may
compartmentalize
proteins
via
a
demixing
process
known
as
liquid–liquid
phase
separation
(LLPS),
which
is
often
driven
by
intrinsically
disordered
(IDPs)
and
regions.
Protein
condensates
arising
from
LLPS
develop
into
insoluble
protein
aggregates,
in
neurodegenerative
diseases
cancer.
Understanding
the
of
formation,
dissolution,
aging
requires
models
that
accurately
capture
underpinning
interactions
at
residue
level.
In
this
work,
we
leverage
data
biophysical
experiments
on
IDPs
dilute
solution
to
sequence-dependent
model
predicts
conformational
behavior
diverse
unrelated
sequences
with
good
accuracy.
Using
model,
gain
insight
coupling
between
chain
compaction
propensity.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
117(52), P. 33254 - 33262
Published: Dec. 14, 2020
Significance
Liquid–liquid
phase
separation
of
proteins
results
in
biomolecular
condensates,
which
contribute
to
the
organization
cellular
matter
into
membraneless
organelles.
It
is
still
unclear,
however,
whether
these
condensates
represent
a
common
state
proteins.
Here,
based
on
biophysical
principles
driving
separation,
we
report
proteome-wide
ranking
according
their
propensity
condensate
droplet
state.
We
analyze
two
mechanisms
for
formation—driver
can
spontaneously
separate,
while
client
require
additional
components.
conclude
that
state,
as
native
and
amyloid
states,
fundamental
proteins,
with
most
expected
be
capable
undergoing
liquid–liquid
via
either
mechanisms.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
121(22), P. 13869 - 13914
Published: Sept. 14, 2021
Peptide-based
supramolecular
systems
chemistry
seeks
to
mimic
the
ability
of
life
forms
use
conserved
sets
building
blocks
and
chemical
reactions
achieve
a
bewildering
array
functions.
Building
on
design
principles
for
short
peptide-based
nanomaterials
with
properties,
such
as
self-assembly,
recognition,
catalysis,
actuation,
are
increasingly
available.
is
starting
address
far
greater
challenge
systems-level
access
complex
functions
that
emerge
when
multiple
interactions
coordinated
integrated.
We
discuss
key
features
relevant
design,
including
regulating
order
disorder,
development
active
adaptive
by
considering
kinetic
thermodynamic
aspects
combinatorial
dynamic
covalent
noncovalent
interactions.
Finally,
we
how
structural
concepts,
preorganization
induced
fit,
critical
develop
materials
tunable
photonic,
electronic,
catalytic
properties.
highlight
examples
where
combined,
resulting
in
display
properties
cannot
be
achieved
without
this
level
integration.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
25(20), P. 4854 - 4854
Published: Oct. 21, 2020
The
self-assembly
of
proteins
is
an
essential
process
for
a
variety
cellular
functions
including
cell
respiration,
mobility
and
division.
On
the
other
hand,
protein
or
peptide
misfolding
aggregation
related
to
development
Parkinson’s
disease
Alzheimer’s
disease,
among
aggregopathies.
As
consequence,
significant
research
efforts
are
directed
towards
understanding
this
process.
In
review,
we
focused
on
use
UV-Visible
Absorption
Spectroscopy,
Fluorescence
Spectroscopy
Circular
Dichroism
evaluate
self-organization
peptides
in
solution.
These
spectroscopic
techniques
commonly
available
most
chemistry
biochemistry
laboratories,
together
they
powerful
approach
initial
as
well
routine
evaluation
under
different
environmental
stimulus.
Furthermore,
these
even
suitable
studying
complex
systems
like
those
food
industry
pharmaceutical
formulations,
providing
overall
idea
folding,
self-assembly,
processes,
which
challenging
obtain
with
high-resolution
methods.
Here,
compiled
discussed
selected
examples,
our
results
that
helped
us
better
understand
aggregation.
We
put
particular
emphasis
basic
description
methods
experimental
considerations
needed
meaningful
information,
help
who
just
getting
into
exciting
area
research.
Moreover,
review
particularly
useful
out
field
would
improve
reproducibility
their
biomedical
experiments,
especially
while
working
external
Our
final
aim
show
power
low-resolution
translate
fundamental
knowledge
applications.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
122(6), P. 6719 - 6748
Published: Feb. 18, 2022
Motions
in
biomolecules
are
critical
for
biochemical
reactions.
In
cells,
many
reactions
executed
inside
of
biomolecular
condensates
formed
by
ultradynamic
intrinsically
disordered
proteins.
A
deep
understanding
the
conformational
dynamics
proteins
is
therefore
utmost
importance
but
complicated
diverse
obstacles.
Here
we
review
emerging
data
on
motions
liquidlike
condensates.
We
discuss
how
liquid-liquid
phase
separation
modulates
internal
across
a
wide
range
time
and
length
scales.
further
highlight
intermolecular
interactions
that
not
only
drive
appear
as
key
determinants
changes
aging
human
diseases.
The
provides
framework
future
studies
to
reveal
regulation
condensate
chemistry.