scholarly journals Enhancing The Photocatalytic Conversion Of Pt(IV) Substrates By Flavoprotein Engineering

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Gurruchaga-Pereda ◽  
Virginia Martínez-Martínez ◽  
Elena Formoso ◽  
Oksana Azpitarte ◽  
Elixabete Rezabal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Efficiency ◽  
Site Directed Mutagenesis ◽  
Directed Mutagenesis ◽  
Triplet Excited State ◽  
Excited State Lifetime ◽  
Redox Activation ◽  
Oxygen Generator ◽  
Singlet Oxygen Generator ◽  
First Time ◽  
Catalytic Capacity

Our recent work demonstrates that certain flavoproteins can catalyze the redox activation of Pt(IV) prodrug complexes under light irradiation. Herein, we used site directed mutagenesis on the mini Singlet Oxygen Generator (mSOG) to modulate the photocatalytic activity of this flavoprotein towards two model Pt(IV) substrates. Among the prepared mutants, Q103V mSOG displayed enhanced catalytic efficiency as a result of its longer triplet excited state lifetime. This study shows, for the first time, that protein engineering can improve the catalytic capacity of a protein towards metal-containing substrate.

scholarly journals Enhancing The Photocatalytic Conversion Of Pt(IV) Substrates By Flavoprotein Engineering

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Gurruchaga-Pereda ◽  
Virginia Martínez-Martínez ◽  
Elena Formoso ◽  
Oksana Azpitarte ◽  
Elixabete Rezabal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Efficiency ◽  
Site Directed Mutagenesis ◽  
Directed Mutagenesis ◽  
Triplet Excited State ◽  
Excited State Lifetime ◽  
Redox Activation ◽  
Oxygen Generator ◽  
Singlet Oxygen Generator ◽  
First Time ◽  
Catalytic Capacity

Our recent work demonstrates that certain flavoproteins can catalyze the redox activation of Pt(IV) prodrug complexes under light irradiation. Herein, we used site directed mutagenesis on the mini Singlet Oxygen Generator (mSOG) to modulate the photocatalytic activity of this flavoprotein towards two model Pt(IV) substrates. Among the prepared mutants, Q103V mSOG displayed enhanced catalytic efficiency as a result of its longer triplet excited state lifetime. This study shows, for the first time, that protein engineering can improve the catalytic capacity of a protein towards metal-containing substrate.

Enzyme activity enhancement of chondroitinase ABC I from Proteus vulgaris by site-directed mutagenesis

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (93) ◽  
pp. 76040-76047 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhenya Chen ◽  
Ye Li ◽  
Yue Feng ◽  
Liang Chen ◽  
Qipeng Yuan
Keyword(s):  
Active Site ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Docking Simulation ◽  
Site Directed Mutagenesis ◽  
Directed Mutagenesis ◽  
Wild Type ◽  
Proteus Vulgaris ◽  
Molecular Docking Simulation ◽  
Activity Enhancement ◽  
First Time

Arg660 was found as a new active site and Asn795Ala and Trp818Ala mutants showed higher activities than the wild type based on molecular docking simulation analysis for the first time.

Interactions between factor XIII and the αC region of fibrinogen

Blood ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 117 (12) ◽  
pp. 3460-3468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kerrie A. Smith ◽  
Penelope J. Adamson ◽  
Richard J. Pease ◽  
Jane M. Brown ◽  
Anthony J. Balmforth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Plasmon Resonance ◽  
Surface Plasmon ◽  
Plasmon Resonance ◽  
Factor Xiii ◽  
Site Directed Mutagenesis ◽  
Directed Mutagenesis ◽  
Enhancing Effect ◽  
High Affinity ◽  
A Subunit ◽  
First Time

Abstract Fibrinogen αC residues 242-424 have been shown to have a major regulatory role in the activation of factor XIII-A2B2 (FXIII-A2B2); however, the interactions underpinning this enhancing effect have not been determined. Here, we have characterized the binding of recombinant (r)FXIII-A subunit and FXIII-A2B2 with fibrin(ogen) and fibrin αC residues 233-425. Using recombinant truncations of the fibrin αC region 233-425 and surface plasmon resonance, we found that activated rFXIII-A bound αC 233-425 (Kd of 2.35 ± 0.09μM) which was further localized to αC 389-403. Site-directed mutagenesis of this region highlighted Glu396 as a key residue for binding of activated rFXIII-A. The interaction was specific for activated rFXIII-A and depended on the calcium-induced conformational change known to occur in rFXIII-A during activation. Furthermore, nonactivated FXIII-A2B2, thrombin-cleaved FXIII-A2B2, and activated FXIII-A2B2 each bound fibrin(ogen) and specifically αC region 371-425 with high affinity (Kd < 35nM and Kd < 31nM, respectively), showing for the first time the potential involvement of the αC region in binding to FXIII-A2B2. These results suggest that in addition to fibrinogen γ′ chain binding, the fibrin αC region also provides a platform for the binding of FXIII-A2B2 and FXIII-A subunit.

scholarly journals Production of l-Ribose from l-Ribulose by a Triple-Site Variant of Mannose-6-Phosphate Isomerase from Geobacillus thermodenitrificans

2012 ◽  
Vol 78 (11) ◽  
pp. 3880-3884 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Ri Lim ◽  
Soo-Jin Yeom ◽  
Deok-Kun Oh
Keyword(s):  
Specific Activity ◽  
Thermus Thermophilus ◽  
Catalytic Efficiency ◽  
Site Directed Mutagenesis ◽  
Directed Mutagenesis ◽  
Wild Type ◽  
Geobacillus Thermodenitrificans ◽  
Wild Type Enzyme ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mannose 6 Phosphate

ABSTRACTA triple-site variant (W17Q N90A L129F) of mannose-6-phosphate isomerase fromGeobacillus thermodenitrificanswas obtained by combining variants with residue substitutions at different positions after random and site-directed mutagenesis. The specific activity and catalytic efficiency (kcat/Km) forl-ribulose isomerization of this variant were 3.1- and 7.1-fold higher, respectively, than those of the wild-type enzyme at pH 7.0 and 70°C in the presence of 1 mM Co2+. The triple-site variant produced 213 g/literl-ribose from 300 g/literl-ribulose for 60 min, with a volumetric productivity of 213 g liter−1h−1, which was 4.5-fold higher than that of the wild-type enzyme. Thekcat/Kmand productivity of the triple-site variant were approximately 2-fold higher than those of theThermus thermophilusR142N variant of mannose-6-phosphate isomerase, which exhibited the highest values previously reported.

scholarly journals Replacement of Tyrosine 181 by Phenylalanine in Gentisate 1,2-Dioxygenase I from Pseudomonas alcaligenes NCIMB 9867 Enhances Catalytic Activities

2005 ◽  
Vol 187 (21) ◽  
pp. 7543-7545 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chew Ling Tan ◽  
Chew Chieng Yeo ◽  
Hoon Eng Khoo ◽  
Chit Laa Poh
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Efficiency ◽  
Relative Activity ◽  
Site Directed Mutagenesis ◽  
Mutant Enzyme ◽  
Directed Mutagenesis ◽  
Wild Type ◽  
Wild Type Enzyme ◽  
Specific Mutation ◽  
Catalytic Activities ◽  
Pseudomonas Alcaligenes

ABSTRACT xlnE, encoding gentisate 1,2-dioxygenase (EC 1.13.11.4), from Pseudomonas alcaligenes (P25X) was mutagenized by site-directed mutagenesis. The mutant enzyme, Y181F, demonstrated 4-, 3-, 6-, and 16-fold increases in relative activity towards gentisate and 3-fluoro-, 4-methyl-, and 3-methylgentisate, respectively. The specific mutation conferred a 13-fold higher catalytic efficiency (k cat/Km ) on Y181F towards 3-methylgentisate than that of the wild-type enzyme.

scholarly journals Structural insights into SETD3-mediated histidine methylation on β-actin

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiong Guo ◽  
Shanhui Liao ◽  
Sebastian Kwiatkowski ◽  
Weronika Tomaka ◽  
Huijuan Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Hypertension ◽  
Enzyme Activity ◽  
Small Molecule ◽  
Conformational Changes ◽  
Catalytic Mechanism ◽  
Site Directed Mutagenesis ◽  
Directed Mutagenesis ◽  
Domain Protein ◽  
First Time ◽  
Structural Insights

SETD3 is a member of SET (Su(var)3-9, Enhancer of zeste, and Trithorax) domain protein superfamily and plays important roles in hypoxic pulmonary hypertension, muscle differentiation, and carcinogenesis. Recently, we have identified SETD3 as the actin-specific methyltransferase that methylates the N3 of His73 on β-actin. Here we present two structures of S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine-bound SETD3 in complex with either an unmodified β-actin peptide or its His-methylated variant. Structural analyses supported by the site-directed mutagenesis experiments and the enzyme activity assays indicated that the recognition and methylation of β-actin by SETD3 is highly sequence specific, and both SETD3 and β-actin adopt pronounce conformational changes upon binding to each other. In conclusion, the data show for the first time a catalytic mechanism of SETD3-mediated histidine methylation in β-actin, which not only throws light on protein histidine methylation phenomenon, but also facilitates the design of small molecule inhibitors of SETD3.

scholarly journals Kinetic Studies on CphA Mutants Reveal the Role of the P158-P172 Loop in Activity versus Carbapenems

2016 ◽  
Vol 60 (5) ◽  
pp. 3123-3126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlo Bottoni ◽  
Mariagrazia Perilli ◽  
Francesca Marcoccia ◽  
Alessandra Piccirilli ◽  
Cristina Pellegrini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Catalytic Efficiency ◽  
Kinetic Studies ◽  
Zinc Ion ◽  
Site Directed Mutagenesis ◽  
Directed Mutagenesis ◽  
Wild Type ◽  
The Stability

ABSTRACTSite-directed mutagenesis of CphA indicated that prolines in the P158-P172 loop are essential for the stability and the catalytic activity of subclass B2 metallo-β-lactamases against carbapenems. The sequential substitution of proline led to a decrease of the catalytic efficiency of the variant compared to the wild-type (WT) enzyme but also to a higher affinity for the binding of the second zinc ion.

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