One goal of the structural genomics initiative is the identification of new protein folds. Sequence-based structural homology prediction methods are an important means for prioritizing unknown proteins for structure determination. However, an important challenge remains: two highly dissimilar sequences can have similar folds & how can we detect this rapidly, in the context of structural genomics? High-throughput NMR experiments, coupled with novel algorithms for data analysis, can address this challenge. We report an automated procedure, called HD, for detecting 3D structural homologies from sparse, unassigned protein NMR data. Our method identifies 3D models in a protein structural database whose geometries best fit the unassigned experimental NMR data. HD does not use, and is thus not limited by sequence homology. The method can also be used to confirm or refute structural predictions made by other techniques such as protein threading or homology modelling. The algorithm runs in O(pn + pn(5/2) log (cn)+p log p) time, where p is the number of proteins in the database, n is the number of residues in the target protein and c is the maximum edge weight in an integer-weighted bipartite graph. Our experiments on real NMR data from 3 different proteins against a database of 4,500 representative folds demonstrate that the method identifies closely related protein folds, including sub-domains of larger proteins, with as little as 10-30% sequence homology between the target protein (or sub-domain) and the computed model. In particular, we report no false-negatives or false-positives despite significant percentages of missing experimental data.
High dimensional and high resolution pulse sequences for backbone resonance assignment of intrinsically disordered proteins
High dimensional and high resolution pulse sequences for backbone resonance assignment of intrinsically disordered proteins
Abstract Four novel 5D (HACA(N)CONH, HNCOCACB, (HACA)CON(CA)CONH, (H)NCO(NCA)CONH), and one 6D ((H)NCO(N)CACONH) NMR pulse sequences are proposed. The new experiments employ non-uniform sampling that enables achieving high resolution in indirectly detected dimensions. The experiments facilitate resonance assignment of intrinsically disordered proteins. The novel pulse sequences were successfully tested using δ subunit (20 kDa) of Bacillus subtilis RNA polymerase...
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[NMR paper] High-throughput construction method for expression vector of peptides for NMR study s
High-throughput construction method for expression vector of peptides for NMR study suited for isotopic labeling.
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Protein Eng Des Sel. 2004 Apr;17(4):305-14
Authors: Tenno T, Goda N, Tateishi Y, Tochio H, Mishima M, Hayashi H, Shirakawa M, Hiroaki H
Fusion protein constructs for labeled peptides were generated with the 114 amino acid thioredoxin (TRX), coupled with the incorporation of a histidine tag for affinity...
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[NMR paper] High-throughput screening of structural proteomics targets using NMR.
High-throughput screening of structural proteomics targets using NMR.
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FEBS Lett. 2003 Sep 25;552(2-3):207-13
Authors: Galvão-Botton LM, Katsuyama AM, Guzzo CR, Almeida FC, Farah CS, Valente AP
We applied a high-throughput strategy for the screening of targets for structural proteomics of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv citri. This strategy is based on the rapid (1)H-(15)N HSQC NMR analysis of bacterial lysates containing selectively (15)N-labelled heterologous...
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[NMR paper] Integration of NMR and high-throughput screening.
Integration of NMR and high-throughput screening.
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Comb Chem High Throughput Screen. 2002 Dec;5(8):613-21
Authors: Hajduk PJ, Burns DJ
NMR-based screening has become a powerful method for the identification and analysis of low-molecular weight organic compounds that bind to protein targets and can be utilized in drug discovery programs. In particular, heteronuclear NMR-based screening can yield information about both the affinity and binding location of potential lead compounds....
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[NMR paper] NMR analysis of in vitro-synthesized proteins without purification: a high-throughput
NMR analysis of in vitro-synthesized proteins without purification: a high-throughput approach.
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FEBS Lett. 2002 Jul 31;524(1-3):159-62
Authors: Guignard L, Ozawa K, Pursglove SE, Otting G, Dixon NE
A cell-free protein expression system was established that provides protein samples of adequate concentration and purity for direct NMR analysis. The Escherichia coli peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase PpiB was expressed in this system...
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[NMR paper] Reduced-dimensionality NMR spectroscopy for high-throughput protein resonance assignm
Reduced-dimensionality NMR spectroscopy for high-throughput protein resonance assignment.
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Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2002 Jun 11;99(12):8009-14
Authors: Szyperski T, Yeh DC, Sukumaran DK, Moseley HN, Montelione GT
A suite of reduced-dimensionality (13)C,(15)N,(1)H-triple-resonance NMR experiments is presented for rapid and complete protein resonance assignment. Even when using short measurement times, these experiments allow one to retain...
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[NMR paper] An efficient high-throughput resonance assignment procedure for structural genomics a
An efficient high-throughput resonance assignment procedure for structural genomics and protein folding research by NMR.
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Biochemistry. 2001 Dec 11;40(49):14727-35
Authors: Bhavesh NS, Panchal SC, Hosur RV
Sequence specific resonance assignment is the primary requirement for all investigations of proteins by NMR methods. In the present postgenomic era where structural genomics and protein folding have...
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[NMR paper] An approach for high-throughput structure determination of proteins by NMR spectrosco
An approach for high-throughput structure determination of proteins by NMR spectroscopy.
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J Biomol NMR. 2000 Nov;18(3):229-38
Authors: Medek A, Olejniczak ET, Meadows RP, Fesik SW
An approach is described for rapidly determining protein structures by NMR that utilizes proteins containing 13C-methyl labeled Val, Leu, and Ile (delta1) and protonated Phe and Tyr in a deuterated background. Using this strategy, the key NOEs that define the...