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Biochem J (2020) 477 (18): 3471–3497.
Published: 23 September 2020
... to numerous types of cellular puncta, including stress-induced biomolecular condensates, autophagosomes, aggresomes, and aggregates. In this review, we focus on deciphering how UBQLNs function on a molecular level. We examine the properties of oligomerization-driven interactions among the structured...
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Biochem J (2020) 477 (17): 3167–3182.
Published: 04 September 2020
... studies have revealed discrepancies between the oligomerization state of certain DAN family members, with SOST (a poor antagonist of BMP signaling) forming a monomer while Grem1, Grem2, and NBL1 (more potent BMP antagonists) form non-disulfide linked dimers. The protein SOSTDC1 (Sclerostin domain...
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Biochem J (2019) 476 (23): 3661–3685.
Published: 12 December 2019
... interactions cytochrome p450 drug metabolism oligomerization protein–protein interactions The functional properties of the drug-metabolizing system of the human liver are largely determined by the properties of the ensemble of cytochromes P450, which is responsible for metabolism of over 75% of all...
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Biochem J (2019) 476 (10): 1401–1417.
Published: 21 May 2019
... that K274Q mutation enhanced the oligomerization of tau. The K274Q mutation also strongly decreased the critical concentration for the liquid–liquid phase separation of tau. The oligomeric forms of K274Q-tau were found to be more toxic than wild tau to neuroblastoma cells. Using circular dichroism...
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Biochem J (2018) 475 (19): 3039–3055.
Published: 10 October 2018
... are available, cholesterol appears to play a less critical role in the binding step. Nevertheless, in the absence of an optimal level of membrane cholesterol in the human erythrocytes, membrane-bound fraction of the toxin remains trapped in the form of abortive oligomeric assembly, devoid of functional pore...
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Biochem J (2017) 474 (14): 2405–2416.
Published: 06 July 2017
...), dynamic light scattering (DLS), small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) and mutagenesis have been employed for the characterization of the oligomeric states of CK2 in solution. SAXS measurements at 0.35 M NaCl show for the first time the shape of the α 2 β 2 active monomer in solution. At 0.25 M salt, despite...
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Biochem J (2016) 473 (21): 3819–3836.
Published: 27 October 2016
... on samples prepared from the retina at low temperatures. To investigate the oligomeric status of opsin in live cells at body temperatures, we utilized a novel approach called Förster resonance energy transfer spectrometry, which previously has allowed the determination of the stoichiometry and geometry (i.e...
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Biochem J (2016) 473 (1): 43–54.
Published: 09 December 2015
... significance of these metal sites was investigated. Analytical ultracentrifugation (AUC) and CD showed that zinc, but not other divalent metals, causes ZAG to oligomerize in solution. Thus ZAG dimers and trimers were observed in the presence of 1 and 2 mM zinc. Molecular modelling of X-ray scattering curves...
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Biochem J (2015) 472 (3): 329–338.
Published: 27 November 2015
... by using a novel self-association mechanism. The disordered N-terminus of CLK1 induces oligomerization, a necessary event for targeting its physiological substrates the SR protein (splicing factor containing a C-terminal RS domain) family of splicing factors. Increasing the CLK1 concentration enhances...
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Biochem J (2015) 469 (1): e1–e3.
Published: 19 June 2015
... and that purified Arc protein is capable of self-oligomerization. Intriguingly, these domains show homology with the viral capsid protein found in the gag polypeptide of most retroviruses. These studies provide insight into how Arc may regulate multiple critical cell biological processes in neurons and reveals...
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Biochem J (2015) 468 (1): 145–158.
Published: 05 May 2015
..., and stability was analysed by CD-monitored thermal denaturation and differential scanning fluorimetry (DSF). Oligomerization states under different conditions were studied by dynamic light scattering (DLS) and visualized by AFM and EM. Biophysical analyses show that hArc is a modular protein with defined...
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Biochem J (2015) 465 (3): 443–457.
Published: 22 January 2015
... cytometry and AFM, we have previously observed that the oligomeric human peptide appears to form discrete channels in anionic membranes, compatible with toroidal pores, whereas the monomeric RL-37 results in the rapid formation of smaller, irregular lesions [ 3 , 15 ]. Apart from pore formation, it has been...
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Biochem J (2014) 459 (3): 539–550.
Published: 11 April 2014
... centrifugation. Our results indicate that dimerization is a conserved property of all long PDE4 forms, whereas short forms are monomers. Dimerization is mediated by the UCR domains. Given their high sequence conservation, the UCR domains mediate not only homo-oligomerization, but also hetero-oligomerization...
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Biochem J (2014) 459 (2): 383–396.
Published: 28 March 2014
... binding of the protoxin or the protease-activated toxin to the cadherin receptor, but before membrane insertion. Both pre-pores actively induce pore formation, although with different characteristics, and contribute to the insecticidal activity. We also analysed the oligomerization of the mutant Cry1AbMod...
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Biochem J (2014) 457 (2): 263–275.
Published: 20 December 2013
... a lower and more medium-sensitive antimicrobial activity than the second type, but an increased capacity to stimulate host cells. Oligomerization strongly affects the mode of interaction with biological membranes and, consequently, both cytotoxicity and receptor-mediated activities. In the present study...
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Biochem J (2014) 457 (1): 107–115.
Published: 10 December 2013
... subcellular domains or sort them into distinct transport pathways. In the present paper we analysed the effect of acidification on the sugar binding and self-oligomerization of galectin-3. Using a fluorescence anisotropy assay we measured decreasing galectin-3 affinities to the blood group antigen GalNAcα1-3...
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Biochem J (2013) 453 (2): 219–230.
Published: 28 June 2013
...Dmitri R. Davydov; Nadezhda Y. Davydova; Elena V. Sineva; Irina Kufareva; James R. Halpert We investigated the relationship between oligomerization of CYP3A4 (cytochrome P450 3A4) and its response to ANF (α-naphthoflavone), a prototypical heterotropic activator. The addition of ANF resulted in over...
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Biochem J (2013) 449 (2): 437–448.
Published: 14 December 2012
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Biochem J (2012) 446 (2): 321–330.
Published: 14 August 2012
... at distinct synapses, with corresponding neurotransmitter and subtype specificities. In the present study, we examined the interactions between the different neuroligins by isolating endogenous oligomeric complexes using in situ cross-linking on primary neurons. Examining hippocampal, striatal, cerebellar...
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Biochem J (2011) 439 (3): 375–381.
Published: 13 October 2011
...-terminal domains, which may play regulatory functions. Molecular mobility between these domains plays an important role in substrate binding and catalysis. Evolutionary relationships and the role of (de)oligomerization as a regulatory mechanism are discussed. On the basis of comparison between structures...
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Biochem J (2011) 436 (1): 35–43.
Published: 27 April 2011
...Agustín D. Martínez; Jaime Maripillán; Rodrigo Acuña; Peter J. Minogue; Viviana M. Berthoud; Eric C. Beyer Oligomerization of connexins is a critical step in gap junction channel formation. Some members of the connexin family can oligomerize with other members and form functional heteromeric...
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Biochem J (2011) 435 (3): 733–742.
Published: 13 April 2011
... formed different homo-oligomeric complexes with and without substrate, implying mechanistic differences in comparison with each other and with the well-studied Escherichia coli orthologues DegP (degradation of periplasmic proteins P) and DegS. Deletion of the PDZ domain decreased, but did not abolish...
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Biochem J (2008) 416 (2): e7–e9.
Published: 12 November 2008
.... W. Krawczyk S. A. Kitidis-Mitrokostas C. Revett T. Gimeno R. Lodish H. F. Molecular, biochemical and functional characterizations of C1q/TNF family members: adipose-tissue-selective expression patterns, regulation by PPAR-γ agonist, cysteine-mediated oligomerizations...
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Biochem J (2008) 414 (1): 121–131.
Published: 29 July 2008
... negative effect on H 4 R (390) functionality, as they are able to retain H 4 R (390) intracellularly and inactivate a population of H 4 R (390) , presumably via hetero-oligomerization. alternative splicing histamine H 4 receptor G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) isoform oligomerization...
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Biochem J (2008) 412 (3): 399–413.
Published: 28 May 2008
... a member of a select group of proteins that control gene expression at the transcriptional and translational levels. Recent biophysical analysis of the PRH protein has shown that it forms homo-oligomeric complexes in vivo and in vitro and that the proline-rich region of PRH forms a novel dimerization...
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Biochem J (2007) 403 (2): 313–322.
Published: 26 March 2007
... are resistant to 8 M urea treatment. We also show that oligomerization requires the C-terminal but not the N-terminal halves of reggie-1 and -2. Using deletion constructs, we analysed the functional relevance of the three predicted coiled-coil stretches present in the C-terminus of reggie-1. We confirmed...
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Biochem J (2007) 401 (1): 39–47.
Published: 11 December 2006
... allosteric site nucleotide synthesis oligomerization PRPP synthetase regulation mechanism The crystal structure of wild-type hPRS1 was determined using the MR method. The final structure model contains two hPRS1 subunits forming a homodimer, six SO 4 2− ions and 183 water molecules...
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Biochem J (2006) 394 (1): 217–225.
Published: 27 January 2006
... by the oligomerization of two different proteins and a still debated number of monomers. To clarify the topology of the pore, we have mutated single residues – placed near the right and left interfaces of each monomer into cysteine. The mutants were labelled with fluorescent probes, forming a donor–acceptor pair...
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Biochem J (2005) 391 (3): 601–611.
Published: 25 October 2005
... to bound mant-GTP [where mant stands for 2′-(3′)- O -( N -methylanthraniloyl)] suggests that the G-domain and PH domain are in close proximity (5–6 nm). Promotion of dynamin-2 oligomerization, by reduction in ionic strength or increasing protein concentration, had little effect on intrinsic dynamin...
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Biochem J (2005) 391 (2): 203–213.
Published: 10 October 2005
... DNA microarray histone-like nucleoid structuring protein (H-NS) oligomerization temperature regulation Pathogenic bacteria sense environmental stimuli by a range of mechanisms to ensure that virulence factors are only expressed in the correct location within the host [ 1 ]. The integrated...
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Biochem J (2005) 386 (1): 73–83.
Published: 08 February 2005
... channel for the passage of cytochrome c are not clear. The present study approaches this problem by addressing the oligomeric status of VDAC and its role in the induction of the permeability transition pore and cytochrome c release. Chemical cross-linking of isolated mitochondria or purified VDAC...
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Biochem J (2005) 385 (3): 625–637.
Published: 24 January 2005
... the concept of GPCR oligomerization, as well as demonstrating GPCR interactions with GPCR kinases, β-arrestins, adenylate cyclase and a subunit of an inwardly rectifying K + channel. The present review examines recent technological advances and experimental applications of FRET and BRET, discussing...
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Biochem J (2004) 377 (2): 407–417.
Published: 15 January 2004
..., multicomponent tetraspanin protein complexes. Key words: CD9, cross-linking, cysteine, oligomerization, palmi- toylation, tetraspanin. INTRODUCTION Proteins of the tetraspanin family contain four transmembrane do- mains, connected by one small (EC1) and one large extracellular loop (EC2) and short intracellular...
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Biochem J (2003) 370 (3): 881–889.
Published: 15 March 2003
... six times, permitting forma- tion of a channel, which is consistent with its proposed role as a copper transporter. Key words: copper transport, membrane topology, N-linked glycosylation, oligomerization, solute carrier. 35 kDa, which is expressed ubiquitously [12]. Between different cell types...
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Biochem J (2002) 368 (2): 555–563.
Published: 01 December 2002
... to the canonical GC box and was bound by a CTIP1 oligomeric complex(es) in vitro . Furthermore, both CTIP1 and CTIP2 repressed transcription of a reporter gene harbouring a multimerized CTIP binding site, and this repression was neither reversed by trichostatin A (an inhibitor of known class I and II histone...
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Biochem J (2002) 363 (3): 547–552.
Published: 24 April 2002
... translocated to mitochondria, inserts into the outer membrane, oligomerizes and triggers the release of cytochrome c , possibly by channel formation. The BH3 domain-only protein Bid induces a conformational change in Bax before its insertion into the outer membrane. The mechanism by which Bid promotes Bax...
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Biochem J (2001) 356 (3): 859–866.
Published: 08 June 2001
.... 1 To whom correspondence should be addressed (e-mail [email protected] ). 29 1 2001 29 3 2001 17 4 2001 The Biochemical Society, London ©2001 2001 oligomerization p53 splicing variant transcription Abbreviations used: p53BCS, p53-binding consensus...