Diffracted X-ray tracking method for recording single-molecule protein motions
Diffracted X-ray tracking method for recording single-molecule protein motions
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用于记录单分子蛋白质运动的衍射X射线跟踪方法
DOI:
10.1016/j.bbagen.2019.05.004
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发表时间:
2019
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通讯作者:
Shimizu Hirofumi
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作者:
Koizumi Atsushi;Narita Shintaro;Nakanishi Hiroki;Ishikawa Masaki;Eguchi Satoshi;Kimura Hirotaka;Takasuga Shunsuke;Huang Mingguo;Inoue Takamitsu;Sasaki Junko;Yoshioka Toshiaki;Habuchi Tomonori;Sasaki Takehiko;Shimizu Hirofumi
BackgroundProteins change their conformation depending on function. Although a vast number of static pictures of proteins have been accumulated, information regarding their dynamics in function is limited. Diffracted X-ray tracking (DXT) is a good candidate to obtain the missing data.Scope of reviewA gold nanocrystal was attached to the target protein as a probe and the motion of the X-ray diffraction spots from the crystal corresponded to the motion of the target. Although it has advantages of high temporal (sub-millisecond) and spatial (approximately 0.1°) resolutions, it is not extensively utilized. This review focused on its effective application from a user's perspective. We also present an example with the KcsA channel and the status of recent developments to show the future possibilities of the method.Major conclusionsDXT is a powerful method to investigate intramolecular structural changes. For instance, in the KcsA channel, the method revealed a wave of conformational changes transmitted from the gate region to the end of the molecule. The method is continuously being developed, and users can choose an appropriate measurement system depending on the condition of their sample.General significanceRevealing the protein structural changes with respect to function is an important frontier. The most distinctive feature of the DXT method is that both high temporal and spatial resolutions are achievable, and it is possible to track the motions of multiple molecules at the same time. This feature is an advantage for screening molecules associated with the target proteins (e.g., ligands and medicines).