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Canada's top science prize won by researcher who spies on shape-shifting proteins - CBC.ca
Dec 06, 2023 - 2:55 AM - by nmrlearner
nmrlearner's Avatar Canada's top science prize won by researcher who spies on shape-shifting proteins CBC.ca
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[NMR paper] Integrative approaches for characterizing protein dynamics: NMR, CryoEM, and computer simulations
Dec 05, 2023 - 11:45 AM - by nmrlearner
nmrlearner's Avatar Integrative approaches for characterizing protein dynamics: NMR, CryoEM, and computer simulations

Proteins are inherently dynamic and their internal motions are essential for biological function. Protein motions cover a broad range of timescales: 10^(-14)-10 s, spanning from sub-picosecond vibrational motions of atoms via microsecond loop conformational rearrangements to millisecond large amplitude domain reorientations. Observing protein dynamics over all timescales and connecting motions and structure to biological mechanisms requires integration of multiple experimental and computational...

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[NMR paper] Amyloid fibril formation kinetics of low-pH denatured bovine PI3K-SH3 monitored by three different NMR techniques
Dec 04, 2023 - 9:12 PM - by nmrlearner
nmrlearner's Avatar Amyloid fibril formation kinetics of low-pH denatured bovine PI3K-SH3 monitored by three different NMR techniques

Introduction: Misfolding of amyloidogenic proteins is a molecular hallmark of neurodegenerative diseases in humans. A detailed understanding of the underlying molecular mechanisms is mandatory for developing innovative therapeutic approaches. The bovine PI3K-SH3 domain has been a model system for aggregation and fibril formation. Methods: We monitored the fibril formation kinetics of low pH-denatured recombinantly expressed [U-^(13)C, ^(15)N] labeled bovine PI3K-SH3 by a combination of solution...

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NMR-identification of the interaction between BRCA1 and the intrinsically disordered monomer of the Myc-associated factor X
Dec 02, 2023 - 1:42 PM - by nmrlearner
nmrlearner's Avatar NMR-identification of the interaction between BRCA1 and the intrinsically disordered monomer of the Myc-associated factor X

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The breast cancer susceptibility 1 (BRCA1) protein plays a pivotal role in modulating the transcriptional activity of the vital intrinsically disordered transcription factor MYC. In this regard, mutations of BRCA1 and interruption of its regulatory activity are related to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC). Interestingly, so far, MYC's main dimerization partner MAX (MYC-associated factor X) has not been found to bind BRCA1 despite a high sequence similarity between both oncoproteins. Herein, we show that a potential reason for this discrepancy is the heterogeneous conformational space of MAX, which encloses a well-documented folded coiled-coil homodimer as well as a less common intrinsically disordered monomer state – contrary to MYC, which exists mostly as intrinsically disordered protein in the absence of any binding partner. We show that when the intrinsically disordered state of MAX is artificially overpopulated, the binding of MAX to BRCA1 can readily be observed. We characterize this interaction by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy chemical shift and relaxation measurements, complemented with ITC and SAXS data. Our results suggest that BRCA1 directly binds the MAX monomer to form a disordered complex. Though probed herein under biomimetic in-vitro conditions, this finding can potentially stimulate new perspectives on the regulatory network around BRCA1 and its involvement in MYC:MAX regulation.

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[NMR paper] NMR-identification of the interaction between BRCA1 and the intrinsically disordered monomer of the Myc-associated factor X
Dec 01, 2023 - 6:23 PM - by nmrlearner
nmrlearner's Avatar NMR-identification of the interaction between BRCA1 and the intrinsically disordered monomer of the Myc-associated factor X

The breast cancer susceptibility 1 (BRCA1) protein plays a pivotal role in modulating the transcriptional activity of the vital intrinsically disordered transcription factor MYC. In this regard, mutations of BRCA1 and interruption of its regulatory activity are related to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC). Interestingly, so far, MYC's main dimerization partner MAX (MYC-associated factor X) has not been found to bind BRCA1 despite a high sequence similarity between both oncoproteins....

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[NMR paper] Strategies for the production of isotopically labelled Fab fragments of therapeutic antibodies in Komagataella phaffii (Pichia pastoris) and Escherichia coli for NMR studies
Dec 01, 2023 - 6:23 PM - by nmrlearner
nmrlearner's Avatar Strategies for the production of isotopically labelled Fab fragments of therapeutic antibodies in Komagataella phaffii (Pichia pastoris) and Escherichia coli for NMR studies

The importance and fast growth of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies, both innovator and biosimilar products, have triggered the need for the development of characterization methods at high resolution such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. However, the full power of NMR spectroscopy cannot be unleashed without labelling the mAb of interest with NMR-active isotopes. Here, we present strategies using either Komagataella phaffii (Pichia pastoris) or Escherichia coli that can be...

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[NMR paper] Solid-state NMR chemical shift analysis for determining the conformation of ATP bound to Na,K-ATPase in its native membrane
Dec 01, 2023 - 6:11 AM - by nmrlearner
nmrlearner's Avatar Solid-state NMR chemical shift analysis for determining the conformation of ATP bound to Na,K-ATPase in its native membrane

Structures of membrane proteins determined by X-ray crystallography and, increasingly, by cryo-electron microscopy often fail to resolve the structural details of unstable or reactive small molecular ligands in their physiological sites. This work demonstrates that ^(13)C chemical shifts measured by magic-angle spinning (MAS) solid-state NMR (SSNMR) provide unique information on the conformation of a labile ligand in the physiological site of a functional protein in its native membrane, by...

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[NMR paper] 1H NMR Using Metabolic Study in Body Fluids for Diagnosis of Cryptococcal Meningitis in Adults
Nov 30, 2023 - 1:54 PM - by nmrlearner
nmrlearner's Avatar 1H NMR Using Metabolic Study in Body Fluids for Diagnosis of Cryptococcal Meningitis in Adults

CONCLUSION: This is the first study to explore biomarkers in serum, urine, and CSF in addition to radiological features and clinical symptoms. Hence, a quick, non-invasive prognosis and diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis in adults can be made using clinical and microbiological investigation, as well as metabolomic analysis of urine samples. This study shows that urine can be used as a biofluid to differentiate between Cryptococcus meningitis in adults. However, when compared to the negative...

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