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Structural and functional characterization of the globin-coupled sensors of Azotobacter vinelandii and Bordetella pertussis
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Aims: Structural and functional characterization of the globin coupled sensors (GCS) of Azotobacter vinelandii (AvGReg) and Bordetella pertussis (BpeGReg). Results: UV/Vis and RR spectroscopies confirm the presence in AvGReg and BpeGReg of a globin domain capable of reversible gaseous ligand binding. In AvGReg an influence of the transmitter domain on the heme proximal region of the globin domain can be seen, and k'CO is higher than for other GCSs. The O2 binding kinetics suggest the presence of an open and a closed conformation. As for BpeGReg, the fully oxygenated AvGReg show a very high DGC activity. The CO rebinding to BpeGReg indicates that intra- and intermolecular interactions influence the ligand binding. The globin domains of both proteins (AvGReg-Gb and BpeGreg-Gb*) share the same GCS fold, a similar proximal but a different distal side structure. They homodimerize through a G-H helical bundle as in other GCS. However, BpeGReg-Gb* shows also a second dimerization mode. Innovation: This paper extends our knowledge on the GCS proteins and contributes to a better understanding of the GCSs' role in the formation of bacterial biofilms. Conclusions: AvGReg and BpeGreg conform to the GCS family, share a similar overall structure but they have different properties in terms of the ligand binding. In particular, AvGreg shows an open and closed conformation that in the latter form will very tightly bind oxygen. BpeGReg has only one closed conformation. In both proteins, it is the fully oxygenated GCS form that catalyzes the production of the second messenger.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Antioxidants and redox signaling. - -
Publication
New rochelle : Mary ann liebert, inc , 2019
ISSN
1557-7716 [online]
1523-0864 [print]
DOI
10.1089/ARS.2018.7690
Volume/pages
18 p.
ISI
000500561000001
Pubmed ID
31559835
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UAntwerpen
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Incorporation of globin enzymes with redoxfunctions in silicamaterials for biosensor and biocatalysis applications.
The role of bacterial biofilms as a major cause of therapeutic failure in intensive care units (ICU): an in vitro and in vivo study of 'biofilm' virulence factors.
Towards new approaches in bioelectrochemistry – Targeted immobilization of globins on porous materials.
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Last edited 02.10.2024
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