Structural and thermodynamic studies of KM+, a d-mannose binding lectin from Artocarpus integrifolia seeds

Silva-Lucca, Rosemeire A.; Tabak, Marcel; Nascimento, Otaciro Rangel; Roque-Barreira, Maria Cristina; Beltramini, Leila Maria

doi:10.1016/s0301-4622(99)00035-6

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“…These studies showed that KM+, a D-mannose-binding lectin homologous to jacalin [14], appears to have a very rigid structure, stable up to 55°C for 4 h, and at high values of pH, with the presence of chaotropic agents. The thermal denaturation process of KM+ was consistent with an irreversible two-state model with first order kinetics (N fi D), where N represents native and D denatured forms [12]. In the present study we show refolding results for frutalin, a D-galactose-binding lectin, that shows structural homology with jacalin [14].…”

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“…On the other hand, this class of b sheet proteins contains families whose members show high structural homology and sequential identity, although with different levels of specificity and affinity for ligands [7,8]. Some of these b sheet proteins are the lectins, a particular carbohydrate-binding protein class widely distributed in all life forms that can mediate several biological events such as the recognition of molecules present in membranes or in the extracellular matrix [9].We have described and studied structural aspects of some members of this protein class, particularly from Moraceae plants [10][11][12][13]. These studies showed that KM+, a D-mannose-binding lectin homologous to jacalin [14], appears to have a very rigid structure, stable up to 55°C for 4 h, and at high values of pH, with the presence of chaotropic agents.…”

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“…We have described and studied structural aspects of some members of this protein class, particularly from Moraceae plants [10][11][12][13]. These studies showed that KM+, a D-mannose-binding lectin homologous to jacalin [14], appears to have a very rigid structure, stable up to 55°C for 4 h, and at high values of pH, with the presence of chaotropic agents.…”

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Unfolding and refolding studies of frutalin, a tetrameric d‐galactose binding lectin

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European Journal of Biochemistry

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Protein refolding is currently a fundamental problem in biophysics and molecular biology. We have studied the refolding process of frutalin, a tetrameric lectin that presents structural homology with jacalin but shows a more marked biological activity. The initial state in our refolding puzzle was that proteins were unfolded after thermal denaturation or denaturation induced by guanidine hydrochloride, and under both conditions, frutalin was refolded. The denaturation curves, measured by fluorescence emission, gave values of conformational stability of 17.12 kJAEmol )1 and 12.34 kJAEmol, in the presence and absence of D-galactose, respectively. Native, unfolded, refolded frutalin and a distinct molecular form denoted misfolded, were separated by size-exclusion chromatography (SEC) on Superdex 75.The native and unfolded samples together with the fractions separated by SEC were also analyzed for heamagglutination activity by CD and fluorescence spectroscopy. The secondary structure content of refolded frutalin estimated from the CD spectra was found to be close to that of the native molecule. All the results obtained confirmed the successful refolding of the protein and suggested a nucleation-condensation mechanism, whereby the sugar-binding site acts as a nucleus to initiate the refolding process. The refolded monomers, after adopting their native three-dimensional structures, spontaneously assemble to form tetramers.Keywords: Artocarpus incisa lectin; frutalin; lectin refolding; lectin unfolding; protein refolding.Our current understanding of the protein folding mechanism is the result of intense studies using both theoretical and experimental biophysical methods. This complex problem concerning the mechanism by which proteins adopt one specific fold among those possible, has been experimentally investigated recently [1][2][3]. Understanding this mechanism would provide a powerful tool for drug design and for comprehension of cellular organization at the molecular level. The fact that proteins with different sequences adopt the same fold suggests that the number of folding pathways is limited, probably, to a few hundred [4]. The b sheet class of proteins has been poorly represented in folding studies [5], even though this is critical for a complete understanding of the formation of the b sheet that differs from the folding properties of helical and mixed a/b proteins. In recent years, the participation of abnormal b sheet structures in Alzheimer's, Huntington's and prion diseases has been demonstrated [6]. On the other hand, this class of b sheet proteins contains families whose members show high structural homology and sequential identity, although with different levels of specificity and affinity for ligands [7,8]. Some of these b sheet proteins are the lectins, a particular carbohydrate-binding protein class widely distributed in all life forms that can mediate several biological events such as the recognition of molecules present in membranes or in the extracellular matrix [9].We have described and studied s...

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Unfolding and refolding studies of frutalin, a tetrameric d‐galactose binding lectin

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“…On the other hand, this class of b sheet proteins contains families whose members show high structural homology and sequential identity, although with different levels of specificity and affinity for specific binding [7,8]. Some of these b sheet proteins are the lectins, a particular carbohydrate-binding protein class widely distributed in all life forms that can mediate several biological events such as the recognition of molecules present in membranes or in the extracellular matrix [9].We have described and studied structural aspects of some members of this protein class, particularly from Moraceae plants [10][11][12][13]. These studies showed that KM1, a D-mannose-binding lectin homologous to jacalin [14], appears to have a very rigid structure, stable up to 55 8C for 4 h, and at high values of pH, with the presence of chaotropic agents.…”

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“…We have described and studied structural aspects of some members of this protein class, particularly from Moraceae plants [10][11][12][13]. These studies showed that KM1, a D-mannose-binding lectin homologous to jacalin [14], appears to have a very rigid structure, stable up to 55 8C for 4 h, and at high values of pH, with the presence of chaotropic agents.…”

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Unfolding and refolding studies of frutalin, a tetrameric d-galactose binding lectin

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Protein refolding is currently a fundamental problem in biophysics and molecular biology. We have studied the refolding process of frutalin, a tetrameric lectin that presents structural homology with jacalin but shows a more marked biological activity. The initial state in our refolding puzzle was that proteins were unfolded after thermal denaturation or denaturation induced by guanidine hydrochloride, and under both conditions, frutalin was refolded. The denaturation curves, measured by fluorescence emission, gave values of conformational stability of 17.12 kJ : mol 21 and 12.34 kJ : mol 21 , in the presence and absence of D-galactose, respectively. Native, unfolded, refolded frutalin and a distinct molecular form denoted misfolded, were separated by sizeexclusion chromatography (SEC) on Superdex 75. The native and unfolded samples together with the fractions separated by SEC were also analyzed for heamagglutination activity by CD and fluorescence spectroscopy. The secondary structure content of refolded frutalin estimated from the CD spectra was found to be close to that of the native molecule. All the results obtained confirmed the successful refolding of the protein and suggested a nucleation-condensation mechanism, whereby the sugar-binding site acts as a nucleus to initiate the refolding process. The refolded monomers, after adopting their native three-dimensional structures, spontaneously assemble to form tetramers.Keywords: Artocarpus incisa lectin; frutalin; lectin refolding; lectin unfolding; protein refolding.Our current understanding of the protein folding mechanism is the result of intense studies using both theoretical and experimental biophysical methods. This complex problem concerning the mechanism by which proteins adopt one specific fold among those possible, has been experimentally investigated recently [1 -3]. Understanding this mechanism would provide a powerful tool for drug design and for comprehension of cellular organization at the molecular level. The fact that proteins with different sequences adopt the same fold suggests that the number of folding pathways is limited, probably, to a few hundred [4]. The b sheet class of proteins has been poorly represented in folding studies [5], even though they are thought to be important in the understanding of the formation of the b sheet that differs from the folding properties of helical and mixed a/b proteins. In recent years, the participation of abnormal b sheet structures in Alzheimer's, Huntington's and prion diseases has been demonstrated [6]. On the other hand, this class of b sheet proteins contains families whose members show high structural homology and sequential identity, although with different levels of specificity and affinity for specific binding [7,8]. Some of these b sheet proteins are the lectins, a particular carbohydrate-binding protein class widely distributed in all life forms that can mediate several biological events such as the recognition of molecules present in membranes or in the extracellular matrix [9].We have des...

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THI1, a protein involved in the biosynthesis of thiamin in Arabidopsis thaliana: Structural analysis of THI1(A140V) mutant

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Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Proteins and Proteomics

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Structural and thermodynamic studies of KM+, a d-mannose binding lectin from Artocarpus integrifolia seeds

Cited by 11 publications

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Unfolding and refolding studies of frutalin, a tetrameric d‐galactose binding lectin

Unfolding and refolding studies of frutalin, a tetrameric d‐galactose binding lectin

Unfolding and refolding studies of frutalin, a tetrameric d-galactose binding lectin

THI1, a protein involved in the biosynthesis of thiamin in Arabidopsis thaliana: Structural analysis of THI1(A140V) mutant

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