The Project Repository Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(1), P. 90 - 93
Published: July 3, 2023
Breaking
the
limits
in
glycan
recognition
by
NMR
(RECGLYCANMR)
is
a
multidisciplinary
project
that
combines
state-of-the-art
chemistry
and
chemical
biology
methods,
including
vitro
in-cell
NMR,
biophysics
protocols
under
crowding
conditions
to
ask
answer
pivotal
questions
related
sugar
molecular
Nature
are
intimately
infection
inflammation
diseases.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(48), P. 26009 - 26015
Published: Nov. 18, 2023
Lectins
are
capable
of
reading
out
the
structural
information
contained
in
carbohydrates
through
specific
recognition
processes.
Determining
binding
epitope
sugar
is
fundamental
to
understanding
this
event.
Nuclear
magnetic
resonance
(NMR)
a
powerful
tool
obtain
solution;
however,
when
involved
complex
oligosaccharide,
such
as
high
mannose,
signal
overlap
found
NMR
spectra
precludes
an
accurate
analysis
interaction.
The
introduction
tags
into
these
oligosaccharides
could
overcome
problems
and
facilitate
studies.
Here,
we
show
preparation
Man9
mannose
with
some
fluorine
study
interaction
its
receptor,
dendritic
cell-specific
intercellular
adhesion
molecule-3-grabbing
nonintegrin
(DC-SIGN).
This
fluorinated
ligand
has
allowed
us
apply
heteronuclear
two-dimensional
(2D)
1H,19F
STD-TOCSYreF
experiments,
using
initial
slope
approach,
which
facilitated
Man9/DC-SIGN
interaction,
unequivocally
providing
epitope.
ChemBioChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(10)
Published: Feb. 24, 2024
Abstract
The
process
of
protein
transport
across
membranes
involves
a
variety
factors
and
has
been
extensively
investigated.
Traditionally,
proteinaceous
translocons
chaperones
have
recognized
as
crucial
in
this
process.
However,
recent
studies
highlighted
the
significant
roles
played
by
lipids
glycolipid
present
biological
membrane
transport.
Membrane
can
influence
efficiency
altering
physicochemical
properties
membranes.
Notably,
our
revealed
that
diacylglycerol
(DAG)
attenuates
mobility
core
region,
leading
to
dramatic
suppression
integration.
Conversely,
Escherichia
coli
inner
membranes,
named
integrase
(MPIase),
enhances
integration
not
only
through
alteration
but
also
via
direct
interactions
with
proteins.
This
review
explores
mechanisms
mediated
lipids,
specifically
DAG,
MPIase.
Our
results,
along
employed
analysis
methods
such
fluorescence
measurements,
nuclear
magnetic
resonance,
surface
plasmon
docking
simulation,
are
presented
elucidate
these
mechanisms.
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(16), P. 17691 - 17705
Published: April 10, 2024
Drug
discovery
is
a
lengthy
and
intricate
process,
in
its
early
stage,
crucial
steps
are
the
selection
of
therapeutic
target
identification
novel
ligands.
Most
targets
dysregulated
pathogenic
cells;
typically,
their
activation
or
deactivation
leads
to
desired
effect,
while
other
cases,
interfering
with
target-natural
binder
complex
achieves
results.
Biophysical
assays
suitable
strategy
for
finding
new
ligands
interferent
agents,
being
able
evaluate
ligand-protein
interactions
assessing
effect
small
molecules
(SMols)
on
macromolecular
complexes.
This
mini-review
provides
detailed
analysis
widely
used
biophysical
methods,
including
fluorescence-based
approaches,
circular
dichroism,
isothermal
titration
calorimetry,
microscale
thermophoresis,
NMR
spectroscopy.
After
brief
description
methodologies,
examples
interaction
competition
experiments
described,
together
an
advantages
disadvantages
each
technique.
overview
most
relevant
technologies
that
can
help
identifying
SMols
not
only
bind
proteins
but
also
interfere
Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
96(42), P. 16818 - 16824
Published: Oct. 10, 2024
Rapid
detection
of
amines
in
complex
mixtures
presents
a
significant
challenge.
Here,
we
introduce
novel
nuclear
magnetic
resonance
(NMR)
method
for
amine
utilizing
probe
with
two
fluorine
atoms
distinct
chemical
environments.
Upon
interaction
an
amine,
the
generates
atomic
peaks,
which
are
used
to
create
coordinates,
revealing
shifts
on
19F
NMR
spectroscopy.
This
innovative
approach
allows
clear
distinction
signals
two-dimensional
plane.
has
been
effectively
employed
analyzing
pharmaceuticals
and
amino
acids
Ophiopogon
japonicus
dry
white
wine,
providing
robust
general
analysis.
The
interactions
of
glycans
with
proteins
modulate
many
events
related
to
health
and
disease.
In
fact,
the
establishment
these
recognition
their
biological
consequences
are
intimately
three-dimensional
structures
both
partners,
as
well
dynamic
features
presentation
on
corresponding
cell
compartments.
NMR
techniques
unique
disentangle
characteristics
and,
indeed,
diverse
NMR-based
methodologies
have
been
developed
applied
monitor
binding
associate
receptors.
This
protocol
outlines
procedures
acquire,
process
analyze
two
most
powerful
employed
in
NMR-glycobiology
field,
1H-Saturation
transfer
difference
(STD)
1H,15N-Heteronuclear
single
quantum
coherence
(HSQC)
titration
experiments,
which
complementarily
offer
information
from
glycan
protein
perspective,
respectively.
Indeed,
when
combined
they
a
toolkit
for
elucidating
structural
aspects
molecular
processes.
comprehensive
approach
enhances
our
understanding
glycan-protein
contributes
advancing
research
chemical
glycobiology
field.