Streptococcus pneumoniae G5 domains bind different ligands.

Protein Science : a Publication of the Protein Society
Natasia PaukovichElan Z Eisenmesser

Abstract

Many bacterial pathogens express small G5 domains that exist in the context of various membrane-anchored proteins and these G5 domains have been associated with colonization, cellular adhesion, and biofilm formation. However, despite over a decade since the computational prediction of these G5 domains, many remain uncharacterized, particularly those from Streptococcus pneumoniae. Of five previously predicted G5 domains we found that four of these, all derived from S. pneumoniae, are independently folded modules. As one of these exhibits extreme line broadening due to self-association, we were able to use NMR solution studies to probe the potential ligand interactions of the remaining three G5 domains. None of these G5 domains engage N-acetylglucosamine (NAG) as previously predicted but do interact with other small molecules that may modulate adherence to both bacteria and host cells. Specifically, while all G5 domains tested engage Zn, only one of these G5 domains engage heparin. NMR solution structural studies of the IgA1 Protease G5 (IgA1P-G5) and endo-beta-N-acetylglucosaminidase-D G5 (ENDD-G5) also facilitated identification of the ligand binding sites and confirm the typical G5 fold that comprises two connected β-sheets wi...Continue Reading

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Nov 29, 2020·Nature Communications·Zhiming WangElan Eisenmesser
Jun 8, 2021·Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences·Jasmina S RedzicElan Zohar Eisenmesser

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