Advanced NMR methods combined with biophysical techniques have recently provided unprecedented insight into structure and dynamics of molecular chaperones and their interaction with client proteins. These studies showed that several molecular chaperones are able to dissolve aggregation-prone polypeptides in aqueous solution. Furthermore, chaperone-bound clients often feature fluid-like backbone dynamics and chaperones have a denaturing effect on clients. Interestingly, these effects that chaperones have on client proteins resemble the effects of known chaotropic substances. Following this analogy, chaotropicity could be a fruitful concept to describe, quantify and rationalize molecular chaperone function. In addition, the observations raise the possibility that at least some molecular chaperones might share functional similarities with chaotropes. We discuss these concepts and outline future research in this direction.
[NMR paper] Chaperone–client complexes: A dynamic liaison
Chaperone–client complexes: A dynamic liaison
Publication date: April 2018
Source:Journal of Magnetic Resonance, Volume 289</br>
Author(s): Sebastian Hiller, Björn M. Burmann</br>
Living cells contain molecular chaperones that are organized in intricate networks to surveil protein homeostasis by avoiding polypeptide misfolding, aggregation, and the generation of toxic species. In addition, cellular chaperones also fulfill a multitude of alternative functionalities: transport of clients towards a target location, help them fold, unfold misfolded species, resolve...
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For Some Chaperones, Stability Comes in Pairs | GEN - Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
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Like an acrobatic duoâ??single proteins lend each other greater stability. . Chaperone molecules are an important part of protein dynamics for daily cellular function. Misfolded proteins are nonfunctional and can cause ...
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[NMR paper] Conformational Analysis of a High-Mannose-Type Oligosaccharide Displaying Glucosyl Determinant Recognised by Molecular Chaperones Using NMR-Validated Molecular Dynamics Simulation.
Conformational Analysis of a High-Mannose-Type Oligosaccharide Displaying Glucosyl Determinant Recognised by Molecular Chaperones Using NMR-Validated Molecular Dynamics Simulation.
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Chaperones and chaperone–substrate complexes: Dynamic playgrounds for NMR spectroscopists
Chaperones and chaperone–substrate complexes: Dynamic playgrounds for NMR spectroscopists
Publication date: April 2015
Source:Progress in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, Volumes 86–87</br>
Author(s): Björn M. Burmann , Sebastian Hiller</br>
The majority of proteins depend on a well-defined three-dimensional structure to obtain their functionality. In the cellular environment, the process of protein folding is guided by molecular chaperones to avoid misfolding, aggregation, and the generation of toxic species. To this end, living cells contain complex...
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Interacting chaperones: NMR and X-ray combine to unravel combined relationship
Interacting chaperones: NMR and X-ray combine to unravel combined relationship
Researchers in the US have combined nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and X-ray crystallography to gain new insights into the way in which a member of the histone chaperone family of specialized proteins functions.
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[NMR paper] NMR studies of unfolded states of an SH3 domain in aqueous solution and denaturing co
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Biochemistry. 1997 Apr 1;36(13):3959-70
Authors: Zhang O, Forman-Kay JD
The isolated N-terminal SH3 domain of the Drosophila adapter protein drk (drkN SH3 domain) exists in a dynamic equilibrium between a folded (F(exch)) and an unfolded (U(exch)) state...
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[NMR paper] NMR studies of unfolded states of an SH3 domain in aqueous solution and denaturing co
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