Insights into the structure and protein–protein interactions of the pro-apoptotic protein ASPP2

2007 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 966-969 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Rotem ◽  
C. Katz ◽  
A. Friedler
Keyword(s):  
Intermolecular Interactions ◽  
Protein Interactions ◽  
Intramolecular Interaction ◽  
Protein Protein Interactions ◽  
Sh3 Domains ◽  
Src Homology 3 ◽  
Rich Domain ◽  
C Terminus ◽  
Apoptotic Protein ◽  
Src Homology

ASPP (apoptosis-stimulating protein of p53) 2 is a pro-apoptotic protein that stimulates the p53-mediated apoptotic response. Here, we provide an overview of the structure and protein–protein interactions of ASPP2. The C-terminus of ASPP2 contains Ank (ankyrin) repeats and an SH3 domain (Src homology 3 domain). The Ank–SH3 domains mediate interactions between ASPP2 and numerous proteins involved in apoptosis such as p53 and Bcl-2. The proline-rich domain of ASPP2 is unfolded in its native state, but was not shown to mediate intermolecular interactions. Instead, it makes an intramolecular domain–domain interaction with the Ank–SH3 C-terminal domains of ASPP2. This intramolecular interaction between the unstructured proline-rich domain and the structured Ank–SH3 domains in ASPP2, which is possible due to the unfolded nature of the proline-rich domain, is proposed to have an important role in regulating the intermolecular interactions of ASPP2 with its partner proteins.

Proteins with SH2 and SH3 domains couple receptor tyrosine kinases to intracellular signalling pathways

1993 ◽  
Vol 340 (1293) ◽  
pp. 279-285 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Protein Interactions ◽  
Tyrosine Kinases ◽  
Receptor Protein ◽  
Signalling Pathways ◽  
Protein Protein Interactions ◽  
Sh3 Domains ◽  
Ras Pathway ◽  
Sh2 Domains ◽  
Intracellular Signalling Pathways ◽  
Src Homology

The targets of receptor protein-tyrosine kinases are characterized by Src homology 2 (SH2) domains, that mediate specific interactions with receptor autophosphorylation sites. SH 2-mediated interactions are important for the activation of biochemical signalling pathways in cells stimulated with growth factors. A distinct protein module, the SH3 domain, is frequently found in polypeptides that contain SH2 domains, and is also implicated in controlling protein-protein interactions in signal transduction. Evidence suggesting that SH2 and SH3 domains act synergistically in stimulation of the Ras pathway is discussed.

scholarly journals Regulation of Ack-Family Nonreceptor Tyrosine Kinases

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria Prieto-Echagüe ◽  
W. Todd Miller
Keyword(s):  
Protein Interactions ◽  
Tyrosine Kinases ◽  
Catalytic Domain ◽  
Intramolecular Interaction ◽  
Protein Protein Interactions ◽  
Sam Domain ◽  
C Terminus ◽  
Nonreceptor Tyrosine Kinases ◽  
Regulatory Properties ◽  
Full Activation

Ack family non-receptor tyrosine kinases are unique with regard to their domain composition and regulatory properties. Human Ack1 (activated Cdc42-associated kinase) is ubiquitously expressed and is activated by signals that include growth factors and integrin-mediated cell adhesion. Stimulation leads to Ack1 autophosphorylation and to phosphorylation of additional residues in the C-terminus. The N-terminal SAM domain is required for full activation. Ack1 exerts some of its effects via protein-protein interactions that are independent of its kinase activity. In the basal state, Ack1 activity is suppressed by an intramolecular interaction between the catalytic domain and the C-terminal region. Inappropriate Ack1 activation and signaling has been implicated in the development, progression, and metastasis of several forms of cancer. Thus, there is increasing interest in Ack1 as a drug target, and studies of the regulatory properties of the enzyme may reveal features that can be exploited in inhibitor design.

scholarly journals The Cac1 subunit of histone chaperone CAF-1 organizes CAF-1-H3/H4 architecture and tetramerizes histones

eLife ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wallace H Liu ◽  
Sarah C Roemer ◽  
Yeyun Zhou ◽  
Zih-Jie Shen ◽  
Briana K Dennehey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protein Interactions ◽  
Histone Chaperone ◽  
Protein Protein Interactions ◽  
Rich Domain ◽  
C Terminus ◽  
Assembly Factor ◽  
Hydrogen Deuterium ◽  
And Function ◽  
Minimal Region

The histone chaperone Chromatin Assembly Factor 1 (CAF-1) deposits tetrameric (H3/H4)2 histones onto newly-synthesized DNA during DNA replication. To understand the mechanism of the tri-subunit CAF-1 complex in this process, we investigated the protein-protein interactions within the CAF-1-H3/H4 architecture using biophysical and biochemical approaches. Hydrogen/deuterium exchange and chemical cross-linking coupled to mass spectrometry reveal interactions that are essential for CAF-1 function in budding yeast, and importantly indicate that the Cac1 subunit functions as a scaffold within the CAF-1-H3/H4 complex. Cac1 alone not only binds H3/H4 with high affinity, but also promotes histone tetramerization independent of the other subunits. Moreover, we identify a minimal region in the C-terminus of Cac1, including the structured winged helix domain and glutamate/aspartate-rich domain, which is sufficient to induce (H3/H4)2 tetramerization. These findings reveal a key role of Cac1 in histone tetramerization, providing a new model for CAF-1-H3/H4 architecture and function during eukaryotic replication.

scholarly journals Mapping of a Serine-Rich Domain Essential for the Transcriptional, Antiapoptotic, and Transforming Activities of the v-Rel Oncoprotein

1999 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 307-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cailin Chen ◽  
François Agnès ◽  
Céline Gélinas
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activity ◽  
Protein Interactions ◽  
Cell Transformation ◽  
Complete Recovery ◽  
Transformation Model ◽  
Transactivation Domain ◽  
Protein Protein Interactions ◽  
Rich Domain ◽  
C Terminus ◽  
Transforming Activity

ABSTRACT The v-Rel oncoprotein belongs to the Rel/NF-κB family of transcription factors and induces aggressive lymphomas in chickens and transgenic mice. Current models for cell transformation by v-Rel invoke the combined activation of gene expression and the dominant inhibition of transcription mediated by its cellular homologs. Here, we mapped a serine-rich transactivation domain in the C terminus of v-Rel that is necessary for its biological activity. Specific serine-to-alanine substitutions within this region impaired the transcriptional activity of v-Rel, whereas a double mutant abolished its function. In contrast, substitutions with phosphomimetic aspartate residues led to a complete recovery of the transcriptional potential. The transforming activity of v-Rel mutants correlated with their ability to inhibit programmed cell death. The transforming and antiapoptotic activities of v-Rel were abolished by defined Ser-to-Ala mutations and restored by most Ser-to-Asp substitutions. However, one Ser-to-Asp mutant showed wild-type transactivation ability but failed to block apoptosis and to transform cells. These results show that the transactivation function of v-Rel is necessary but not sufficient for cell transformation, adding an important dimension to the transformation model. It is possible that defined protein-protein interactions are also required to block apoptosis and transform cells. Since v-Rel is an acutely oncogenic member of the Rel/NF-κB family, our data raise the possibility that phosphorylation of its serine-rich transactivation domain may regulate its unique biological activity.

scholarly journals Determinants of the Src Homology Domain 3-Like Fold

2003 ◽  
Vol 185 (14) ◽  
pp. 4081-4086 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Alejandro D'Aquino ◽  
Dagmar Ringe
Keyword(s):  
Protein Interactions ◽  
Sequence Similarity ◽  
Structural Alignment ◽  
Sh3 Domain ◽  
Protein Protein Interactions ◽  
Sh3 Domains ◽  
Terminal Domain ◽  
Protein Architecture ◽  
Src Homology ◽  
Domain 3

ABSTRACT In eukaryotes, the Src homology domain 3 (SH3) is a very important motif in signal transduction. SH3 domains recognize poly-proline-rich peptides and are involved in protein-protein interactions. Until now, the existence of SH3 domains has not been demonstrated in prokaryotes. However, the structure of the C-terminal domain of DtxR clearly shows that the fold of this domain is very similar to that of the SH3 domain. In addition, there is evidence that the C-terminal domain of DtxR binds to poly-proline-rich regions. Other bacterial proteins have domains that are structurally similar to the SH3 domain but whose functions are unknown or differ from that of the SH3 domain. The observed similarities between the structures of the C-terminal domain of DtxR and the SH3 domain constitute a perfect system to gain insight into their function and information about their evolution. Our results show that the C-terminal domain of DtxR shares a number of conserved key hydrophobic positions not recognizable from sequence comparison that might be responsible for the integrity of the SH3-like fold. Structural alignment of an ensemble of such domains from unrelated proteins shows a common structural core that seems to be conserved despite the lack of sequence similarity. This core constitutes the minimal requirements of protein architecture for the SH3-like fold.

scholarly journals Structural Modeling of Cell Wall Peptidase CwpFM (EntFM) Reveals Distinct Intrinsically Disordered Extensions Specific to Pathogenic Bacillus cereus Strains

Toxins ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 593
Author(s):  
Seav-Ly Tran ◽  
Delphine Cormontagne ◽  
Jasmina Vidic ◽  
Gwenaëlle André-Leroux ◽  
Nalini Ramarao
Keyword(s):  
Cell Wall ◽  
Protein Interactions ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Protein Protein Interactions ◽  
Src Homology 3 ◽  
Intrinsically Disordered ◽  
Food Borne ◽  
A Cell ◽  
Src Homology

The emergence of B. cereus as an opportunistic food-borne pathogen has intensified the need to distinguish strains of public health concern. The heterogeneity of the diseases associated with B. cereus infections emphasizes the versatility of these bacteria strains to colonize their host. Nevertheless, the molecular basis of these differences remains unclear. Several toxins are involved in virulence, particularly in gastrointestinal disorders, but there are currently no biological markers able to differentiate pathogenic from harmless strains. We have previously shown that CwpFM is a cell wall peptidase involved in B. cereus virulence. Here, we report a sequence/structure/function characterization of 39 CwpFM sequences, chosen from a collection of B. cereus with diverse virulence phenotypes, from harmless to highly pathogenic strains. CwpFM is homology-modeled in silico as an exported papain-like endopeptidase, with an N-terminal end composed of three successive bacterial Src Homology 3 domains (SH3b1–3) likely to control protein–protein interactions in signaling pathways, and a C-terminal end that contains a catalytic NLPC_P60 domain primed to form a competent active site. We confirmed in vitro that CwpFM is an endopeptidase with a moderate peptidoglycan hydrolase activity. Remarkably, CwpFMs from pathogenic strains harbor a specific stretch of twenty residues intrinsically disordered, inserted between the SH3b3 and the catalytic NLPC_P60 domain. This strongly suggests this linker as a marker of differentiation between B. cereus strains. We believe that our findings improve our understanding of the pathogenicity of B. cereus while advancing both clinical diagnosis and food safety.

scholarly journals E. coli primase and DNA polymerase III holoenzyme are able to bind concurrently to a primed template during DNA replication

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Bogutzki ◽  
Natalie Naue ◽  
Lidia Litz ◽  
Andreas Pich ◽  
Ute Curth
Keyword(s):  
Dna Replication ◽  
Dna Polymerase ◽  
Protein Interactions ◽  
Dna Polymerase Iii ◽  
Protein Protein Interactions ◽  
Single Stranded Dna ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Polymerase Iii ◽  
C Terminus ◽  
Pol Iii

Abstract During DNA replication in E. coli, a switch between DnaG primase and DNA polymerase III holoenzyme (pol III) activities has to occur every time when the synthesis of a new Okazaki fragment starts. As both primase and the χ subunit of pol III interact with the highly conserved C-terminus of single-stranded DNA-binding protein (SSB), it had been proposed that the binding of both proteins to SSB is mutually exclusive. Using a replication system containing the origin of replication of the single-stranded DNA phage G4 (G4ori) saturated with SSB, we tested whether DnaG and pol III can bind concurrently to the primed template. We found that the addition of pol III does not lead to a displacement of primase, but to the formation of higher complexes. Even pol III-mediated primer elongation by one or several DNA nucleotides does not result in the dissociation of DnaG. About 10 nucleotides have to be added in order to displace one of the two primase molecules bound to SSB-saturated G4ori. The concurrent binding of primase and pol III is highly plausible, since even the SSB tetramer situated directly next to the 3′-terminus of the primer provides four C-termini for protein-protein interactions.

scholarly journals Multiple Interactions within the AKAP220 Signaling Complex Contribute to Protein Phosphatase 1 Regulation

2001 ◽  
Vol 276 (15) ◽  
pp. 12128-12134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robynn V. Schillace ◽  
James W. Voltz ◽  
Alistair T. R. Sim ◽  
Shirish Shenolikar ◽  
John D. Scott
Keyword(s):  
Intermolecular Interactions ◽  
Protein Interactions ◽  
Protein Phosphatase ◽  
Competitive Inhibitor ◽  
Regulatory Subunit ◽  
Protein Protein Interactions ◽  
Signaling Complex ◽  
Activity Measurements ◽  
Anchoring Protein ◽  
Pka Regulatory Subunit

The phosphorylation status of cellular proteins is controlled by the opposing actions of protein kinases and phosphatases. Compartmentalization of these enzymes is critical for spatial and temporal control of these phosphorylation/dephosphorylation events. We previously reported that a 220-kDa A-kinase anchoring protein (AKAP220) coordinates the location of the cAMP-dependent protein kinase (PKA) and the type 1 protein phosphatase catalytic subunit (PP1c) (Schillace, R. V., and Scott, J. D. (1999)Curr. Biol.9, 321–324). We now demonstrate that an AKAP220 fragment is a competitive inhibitor of PP1c activity (Ki= 2.9 ± 0.7 μm). Mapping studies and activity measurements indicate that several protein-protein interactions act synergistically to inhibit PP1. A consensus targeting motif, between residues 1195 and 1198 (Lys-Val-Gln-Phe), binds but does not affect enzyme activity, whereas determinants between residues 1711 and 1901 inhibit the phosphatase. Analysis of truncated PP1c and chimeric PP1/2A catalytic subunits suggests that AKAP220 inhibits the phosphatase in a manner distinct from all known PP1 inhibitors and toxins. Intermolecular interactions within the AKAP220 signaling complex further contribute to PP1 inhibition as addition of the PKA regulatory subunit (RII) enhances phosphatase inhibition. These experiments indicate that regulation of PP1 activity by AKAP220 involves a complex network of intra- and intermolecular interactions.

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