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Key structural role of a conserved cis-proline revealed by the P285S variant of soybean serine hydroxymethyltransferase 8. 大豆丝氨酸羟甲基转移酶 8 的 P285S 变体揭示了保守顺式脯氨酸的关键结构作用。

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Biochemical Journal Pub Date : 2024-11-06 DOI: 10.1042/BCJ20240338

Vindya Samarakoon, Luckio F Owuocha, Jamie Hammond, Melissa G Mitchum, Lesa J Beamer

{"title":"Key structural role of a conserved cis-proline revealed by the P285S variant of soybean serine hydroxymethyltransferase 8.","authors":"Vindya Samarakoon, Luckio F Owuocha, Jamie Hammond, Melissa G Mitchum, Lesa J Beamer","doi":"10.1042/BCJ20240338","DOIUrl":"10.1042/BCJ20240338","url":null,"abstract":"The enzyme serine hydroxymethyltransferase (SHMT) plays a key role in folate metabolism and is conserved in all kingdoms of life. SHMT is a pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (PLP) - dependent enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of L-serine and (6S)-tetrahydrofolate to glycine and 5,10-methylene tetrahydrofolate. Crystal structures of multiple members of the SHMT family have shown that the enzyme has a single conserved cis proline, which is located near the active site. Here, we have characterized a Pro to Ser amino acid variant (P285S) that affects this conserved cis proline in soybean SHMT8. P285S was identified as one of a set of mutations that affect the resistance of soybean to the agricultural pathogen soybean cyst nematode. We find that replacement of Pro285 by serine eliminates PLP-mediated catalytic activity of SHMT8, reduces folate binding, decreases enzyme stability, and affects the dimer-tetramer ratio of the enzyme in solution. Crystal structures at 1.9-2.2 Å resolution reveal a local reordering of the polypeptide chain that extends an α-helix and shifts a turn region into the active site. This results in a dramatically perturbed PLP-binding pose, where the ring of the cofactor is flipped by ∼180° with concomitant loss of conserved enzyme-PLP interactions. A nearby region of the polypeptide becomes disordered, evidenced by missing electron density for ∼10 residues. These structural perturbations are consistent with the loss of enzyme activity and folate binding and underscore the important role of the Pro285 cis-peptide in SHMT structure and function.","PeriodicalId":8825,"journal":{"name":"Biochemical Journal","volume":" ","pages":"1557-1568"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142380030","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The impact of cell states on heterochromatin dynamics. 细胞状态对异染色质动态的影响

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Biochemical Journal Pub Date : 2024-11-06 DOI: 10.1042/bcj20240139

Abby Trouth,Giovana M B Veronezi,Srinivas Ramachandran

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Exploring the dynamics and interactions of the N-myc transactivation domain through solution nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. 通过溶液核磁共振探索 N-myc 转录激活结构域的动力学和相互作用。

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Biochemical Journal Pub Date : 2024-11-06 DOI: 10.1042/BCJ20240248

Ewa Rejnowicz, Matthew Batchelor, Eoin Leen, Mohd Syed Ahangar, Selena G Burgess, Mark W Richards, Arnout P Kalverda, Richard Bayliss

{"title":"Exploring the dynamics and interactions of the N-myc transactivation domain through solution nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.","authors":"Ewa Rejnowicz, Matthew Batchelor, Eoin Leen, Mohd Syed Ahangar, Selena G Burgess, Mark W Richards, Arnout P Kalverda, Richard Bayliss","doi":"10.1042/BCJ20240248","DOIUrl":"10.1042/BCJ20240248","url":null,"abstract":"Myc proteins are transcription factors crucial for cell proliferation. They have a C-terminal domain that mediates Max and DNA binding, and an N-terminal disordered region culminating in the transactivation domain (TAD). The TAD participates in many protein-protein interactions, notably with kinases that promote stability (Aurora-A) or degradation (ERK1, GSK3) via the ubiquitin-proteasome system. We probed the structure, dynamics and interactions of N-myc TAD using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy following its complete backbone assignment. Chemical shift analysis revealed that N-myc has two regions with clear helical propensity: Trp77-Glu86 and Ala122-Glu132. These regions also have more restricted ps-ns motions than the rest of the TAD, and, along with the phosphodegron, have comparatively high transverse (R2) 15N relaxation rates, indicative of slower timescale dynamics and/or chemical exchange. Collectively these features suggest differential propensities for structure and interaction, either internal or with binding partners, across the TAD. Solution studies on the interaction between N-myc and Aurora-A revealed a previously uncharacterised binding site. The specificity and kinetics of sequential phosphorylation of N-myc by ERK1 and GSK3 were characterised using NMR and resulted in no significant structural changes outside the phosphodegron. When the phosphodegron was doubly phosphorylated, N-myc formed a robust interaction with the Fbxw7-Skp1 complex, but mapping the interaction by NMR suggests a more extensive interface. Our study provides foundational insights into N-myc TAD dynamics and a backbone assignment that will underpin future work on the structure, dynamics, interactions and regulatory post-translational modifications of this key oncoprotein.","PeriodicalId":8825,"journal":{"name":"Biochemical Journal","volume":" ","pages":"1535-1556"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11555651/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142380027","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Histone deacetylase 7 activates 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase via an enzyme-independent mechanism that involves the N-terminal protein-protein interaction domain. 组蛋白去乙酰化酶 7 通过一种与酶无关的机制激活 6-磷酸葡萄糖酸脱氢酶，该机制涉及 N 端蛋白-蛋白相互作用结构域。

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Biochemical Journal Pub Date : 2024-11-06 DOI: 10.1042/BCJ20240380

Yizhuo Wang, James E B Curson, Divya Ramnath, Kaustav Das Gupta, Robert C Reid, Denuja Karunakaran, David P Fairlie, Matthew J Sweet

{"title":"Histone deacetylase 7 activates 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase via an enzyme-independent mechanism that involves the N-terminal protein-protein interaction domain.","authors":"Yizhuo Wang, James E B Curson, Divya Ramnath, Kaustav Das Gupta, Robert C Reid, Denuja Karunakaran, David P Fairlie, Matthew J Sweet","doi":"10.1042/BCJ20240380","DOIUrl":"10.1042/BCJ20240380","url":null,"abstract":"Histone deacetylase 7 (HDAC7) is a member of the class IIa family of classical HDACs with important roles in cell development, differentiation, and activation, including in macrophages and other innate immune cells. HDAC7 and other class IIa HDACs act as transcriptional repressors in the nucleus but, in some cell types, they can also act in the cytoplasm to modify non-nuclear proteins and/or scaffold signalling complexes. In macrophages, HDAC7 is a cytoplasmic protein with both pro- and anti-inflammatory functions, with the latter activity involving activation of the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP) enzyme 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase (6PGD) and the generation of anti-inflammatory metabolite ribulose-5-phosphate. Here, we used ectopic expression systems and biochemical approaches to investigate the mechanism by which HDAC7 promotes 6PGD enzyme activity. We reveal that HDAC7 enzyme activity is not required for its activation of 6PGD and that the N-terminal protein-protein interaction domain of HDAC7 is sufficient to initiate this response. Mechanistically, the N-terminus of HDAC7 increases the affinity of 6PGD for NADP+, promotes the generation of a shorter form of 6PGD, and enhances the formation of higher order protein complexes, implicating its scaffolding function in engagement of the PPP. This contrasts with the pro-inflammatory function of HDAC7 in macrophages, in which it promotes deacetylation of the glycolytic enzyme pyruvate kinase M2 for inflammatory cytokine production.","PeriodicalId":8825,"journal":{"name":"Biochemical Journal","volume":" ","pages":"1569-1584"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11555707/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142380029","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Epigenetics and alternative splicing in cancer: old enemies, new perspectives. 癌症中的表观遗传学和替代剪接：老对手，新视角。

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Biochemical Journal Pub Date : 2024-11-06 DOI: 10.1042/bcj20240221

Madhura R Pandkar,Sanjeev Shukla

{"title":"Epigenetics and alternative splicing in cancer: old enemies, new perspectives.","authors":"Madhura R Pandkar,Sanjeev Shukla","doi":"10.1042/bcj20240221","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1042/bcj20240221","url":null,"abstract":"In recent years, significant strides in both conceptual understanding and technological capabilities have bolstered our comprehension of the factors underpinning cancer initiation and progression. While substantial insights have unraveled the molecular mechanisms driving carcinogenesis, there has been an overshadowing of the critical contribution made by epigenetic pathways, which works in concert with genetics. Mounting evidence demonstrates cancer as a complex interplay between genetics and epigenetics. Notably, epigenetic elements play a pivotal role in governing alternative pre-mRNA splicing, a primary contributor to protein diversity. In this review, we have provided detailed insights into the bidirectional communication between epigenetic modifiers and alternative splicing, providing examples of specific genes and isoforms affected. Notably, succinct discussion on targeting epigenetic regulators and the potential of the emerging field of epigenome editing to modulate splicing patterns is also presented. In summary, this review offers valuable insights into the intricate interplay between epigenetics and alternative splicing in cancer, paving the way for novel approaches to understanding and targeting this critical process.","PeriodicalId":8825,"journal":{"name":"Biochemical Journal","volume":"12 1","pages":"1497-1518"},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142449238","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Exopolysaccharide is detrimental for the symbiotic performance of Sinorhizobium fredii HH103 mutants with a truncated lipopolysaccharide core. 外多糖不利于具有截短脂多糖核心的裂殖单胞菌 HH103 突变体的共生性能。

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Biochemical Journal Pub Date : 2024-10-25 DOI: 10.1042/bcj20240599

Francisco Fuentes-Romero,Marcello Mercogliano,Stefania De Chiara,Cynthia Alías-Villegas,Pilar Navarro-Gómez,Sebastián Acosta-Jurado,Alba Silipo,Carlos Medina,Miguel-Ángel Rodríguez-Carvajal,Marta S Dardanelli,José-Enrique Ruiz-Sainz,Francisco-Javier López-Baena,Antonio Molinaro,José-María Vinardell,Flaviana Di Lorenzo

{"title":"Exopolysaccharide is detrimental for the symbiotic performance of Sinorhizobium fredii HH103 mutants with a truncated lipopolysaccharide core.","authors":"Francisco Fuentes-Romero,Marcello Mercogliano,Stefania De Chiara,Cynthia Alías-Villegas,Pilar Navarro-Gómez,Sebastián Acosta-Jurado,Alba Silipo,Carlos Medina,Miguel-Ángel Rodríguez-Carvajal,Marta S Dardanelli,José-Enrique Ruiz-Sainz,Francisco-Javier López-Baena,Antonio Molinaro,José-María Vinardell,Flaviana Di Lorenzo","doi":"10.1042/bcj20240599","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1042/bcj20240599","url":null,"abstract":"The nitrogen-fixing rhizobia-legume symbiosis relies on a complex interchange of molecular signals between the two partners during the whole interaction. On the bacterial side, different surface polysaccharides, such as lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and exopolysaccharide (EPS), might play important roles for the success of the interaction. In a previous work we studied two Sinorhizobium fredii HH103 mutants affected in the rkpK and lpsL genes, which are responsible for the production of glucuronic acid and galacturonic acid, respectively. Both mutants produced an altered LPS, and the rkpK mutant, in addition, lacked EPS. These mutants were differently affected in symbiosis with Glycine max and Vigna unguiculata, with the lpsL mutant showing a stronger impairment than the rkpK mutant. In the present work we have further investigated the LPS structure and the symbiotic abilities of the HH103 lpsL and rkpK mutants. We demonstrate that both strains produce the same LPS, with a truncated core oligosaccharide devoid of uronic acids. We show that the symbiotic performance of the lpsL mutant with Macroptilium atropurpureum and Glycyrrhiza uralensis is worse than that of the rkpK mutant. Introduction of an exoA mutation (which avoids EPS production) in HH103 lpsL improved its symbiotic performance with G. max, M. atropurpureum, and G. uralensis to the level exhibited by HH103 rkpK, suggesting that the presence of EPS might hide the truncated LPS produced by the former mutant.","PeriodicalId":8825,"journal":{"name":"Biochemical Journal","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142490566","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Comparative Analysis of Canine and Human HtrA2 to Delineate Its Role in Apoptosis and Cancer. 比较分析犬和人的 HtrA2 以确定其在细胞凋亡和癌症中的作用

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Biochemical Journal Pub Date : 2024-10-17 DOI: 10.1042/bcj20240295

Snehal Pandav Mudrale,Shubhankar Dutta,Kalyani Natu,Pradip Chaudhari,Kakoli Bose

{"title":"Comparative Analysis of Canine and Human HtrA2 to Delineate Its Role in Apoptosis and Cancer.","authors":"Snehal Pandav Mudrale,Shubhankar Dutta,Kalyani Natu,Pradip Chaudhari,Kakoli Bose","doi":"10.1042/bcj20240295","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1042/bcj20240295","url":null,"abstract":"Therapeutically, targeting the pro- and anti-apoptotic proteins has been one of the major approaches behind devising strategies to combat associated diseases. Human high-temperature requirement serine protease A2 (hHtrA2), which induces apoptosis through both caspase-dependent and independent pathways is implicated in several diseases including cancer, ischemic heart diseases, and neurodegeneration, thus making it a promising target molecule. In the recent past, the canine model has gained prominence in the understanding of human pathophysiology that was otherwise limited to the rodent system. Moreover, canine models in cancer research provide an opportunity to study spontaneous tumors as their size, lifespan, and environmental exposure are significantly closer to that of humans compared to laboratory rodents. Therefore, using HtrA2 as a model protein, comparative analysis has been done to revisit the hypothesis that canines might be excellent models for cancer research. We have performed evolutionary phylogenetic analyses that confirm a close relationship between canine and human HtrA2s. Molecular modeling demonstrates structural similarities including orientation of the catalytic triad residues, followed by in silico docking and molecular dynamics simulation studies that identify the potential interacting partners for canine HtrA2 (cHtrA2). In vitro biophysical and protease studies depict similarities in interaction with their respective substrates as well as transient transfection of cHtrA2 in mammalian cell culture shows induction of apoptosis. This work, therefore, promises to open a new avenue in cancer research through the study of spontaneous cancer model systems in canines.","PeriodicalId":8825,"journal":{"name":"Biochemical Journal","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142447951","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Filamin A regulates platelet shape change and contractile force generation via phosphorylation of the myosin light chain. 丝胶蛋白 A 通过肌球蛋白轻链的磷酸化调节血小板形状的改变和收缩力的产生。

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Biochemical Journal Pub Date : 2024-10-17 DOI: 10.1042/BCJ20240114

Felix Hong, Molly Y Mollica, Kalyan Golla, Enoli De Silva, Nathan J Sniadecki, José A López, Hugh Kim

{"title":"Filamin A regulates platelet shape change and contractile force generation via phosphorylation of the myosin light chain.","authors":"Felix Hong, Molly Y Mollica, Kalyan Golla, Enoli De Silva, Nathan J Sniadecki, José A López, Hugh Kim","doi":"10.1042/BCJ20240114","DOIUrl":"10.1042/BCJ20240114","url":null,"abstract":"Platelets are critical mediators of hemostasis and thrombosis. Platelets circulate as discs in their resting form but change shape rapidly upon activation by vascular damage and/or soluble agonists such as thrombin. Platelet shape change is driven by a dynamic remodeling of the actin cytoskeleton. Actin filaments interact with the protein myosin, which is phosphorylated on the myosin light chain (MLC) upon platelet activation. Actin-myosin interactions trigger contraction of the actin cytoskeleton, which drives platelet spreading and contractile force generation. Filamin A (FLNA) is an actin cross-linking protein that stabilizes the attachment between subcortical actin filaments and the cell membrane. In addition, FLNA binds multiple proteins and serves as a critical intracellular signaling scaffold. Here, we used platelets from mice with a megakaryocyte/platelet-specific deletion of FLNA to investigate the role of FLNA in regulating platelet shape change. Relative to controls, FLNA-null platelets exhibited defects in stress fiber formation, contractile force generation, and MLC phosphorylation in response to thrombin stimulation. Blockade of Rho kinase (ROCK) and protein kinase C (PKC) with the inhibitors Y27632 and bisindolylmaleimide (BIM), respectively, also attenuated MLC phosphorylation; our data further indicate that ROCK and PKC promote MLC phosphorylation through independent pathways. Notably, the activity of both ROCK and PKC was diminished in the FLNA-deficient platelets. We conclude that FLNA regulates thrombin-induced MLC phosphorylation and platelet contraction, in a ROCK- and PKC-dependent manner.","PeriodicalId":8825,"journal":{"name":"Biochemical Journal","volume":" ","pages":"1395-1410"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11555712/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142071920","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Yop1 stability and membrane curvature generation propensity are controlled by its oligomerisation interface. Yop1 的稳定性和膜曲率生成倾向受其寡聚界面控制。

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Biochemical Journal Pub Date : 2024-10-16 DOI: 10.1042/BCJ20240190

Anu V Chandran, Daniel Álvarez, Stefano Vanni, Jason R Schnell

{"title":"Yop1 stability and membrane curvature generation propensity are controlled by its oligomerisation interface.","authors":"Anu V Chandran, Daniel Álvarez, Stefano Vanni, Jason R Schnell","doi":"10.1042/BCJ20240190","DOIUrl":"10.1042/BCJ20240190","url":null,"abstract":"The DP1 family of integral membrane proteins stabilize high membrane curvature in the endoplasmic reticulum and phagophores. Mutations in the human DP1 gene REEP1 are associated with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia type 31 and distal hereditary motor neuropathy. Four missense mutations map to a putative dimerization interface but the impact of these mutations on DP1 structure and tubule formation are unknown. Combining biophysical measurements, functional assays, and computational modeling in the context of the model protein Yop1, we found that missense mutations have variable effects on DP1 dimer structure and in vitro tubulation activity, and provide mechanistic insights into the role of DP1 oligomerisation on membrane curvature stabilization. Whereas the mutations P71L and S75F decreased dimer homogeneity and led to polydisperse oligomerization and impaired membrane curving activity, A72E introduced new polar interactions between subunits that stabilized the Yop1 dimer and allowed robust tubule formation but prevented formation of more highly-curved lipoprotein particles (LPP). The introduction of a BRIL domain to the cytoplasmic loop of A72E rescued LPP formation, consistent with a requirement for dimer splaying in highly curved membranes. These results suggest that the membrane curving activity of DP1 proteins requires both dimer stability and conformational plasticity at the intermolecular interface.","PeriodicalId":8825,"journal":{"name":"Biochemical Journal","volume":" ","pages":"1437-1448"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11555649/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142279994","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Adapting to change: resolving the dynamic and dual roles of NCK1 and NCK2. 适应变化：解决 NCK1 和 NCK2 的动态和双重作用。

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Biochemical Journal Pub Date : 2024-10-16 DOI: 10.1042/BCJ20230232

Valentine Teyssier, Casey R Williamson, Erka Shata, Stephanie P Rosen, Nina Jones, Nicolas Bisson

{"title":"Adapting to change: resolving the dynamic and dual roles of NCK1 and NCK2.","authors":"Valentine Teyssier, Casey R Williamson, Erka Shata, Stephanie P Rosen, Nina Jones, Nicolas Bisson","doi":"10.1042/BCJ20230232","DOIUrl":"10.1042/BCJ20230232","url":null,"abstract":"Adaptor proteins play central roles in the assembly of molecular complexes and co-ordinated activation of specific pathways. Through their modular domain structure, the NCK family of adaptor proteins (NCK1 and NCK2) link protein targets via their single SRC Homology (SH) 2 and three SH3 domains. Classically, their SH2 domain binds to phosphotyrosine motif-containing receptors (e.g. receptor tyrosine kinases), while their SH3 domains bind polyproline motif-containing cytoplasmic effectors. Due to these functions being established for both NCK1 and NCK2, their roles were inaccurately assumed to be redundant. However, in contrast with this previously held view, NCK1 and NCK2 now have a growing list of paralog-specific functions, which underscores the need to further explore their differences. Here we review current evidence detailing how these two paralogs are unique, including differences in their gene/protein regulation, binding partners and overall contributions to cellular functions. To help explain these contrasting characteristics, we then discuss SH2/SH3 structural features, disordered interdomain linker regions and post-translational modifications. Together, this review seeks to highlight the importance of distinguishing NCK1 and NCK2 in research and to pave the way for investigations into the origins of their interaction specificity.","PeriodicalId":8825,"journal":{"name":"Biochemical Journal","volume":"481 20","pages":"1411-1435"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142399173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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