Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2012
Source Publication
Journal of Biomolecular NMR
Abstract
Biological function of proteins relies on conformational transitions and binding of specific ligands. Protein-ligand interactions are thermodynamically and kinetically coupled to conformational changes in protein structures as conceptualized by the models of pre-existing equilibria and induced fit. NMR spectroscopy is particularly sensitive to complex ligand-binding modes—NMR line-shape analysis can provide for thermodynamic and kinetic constants of ligand-binding equilibria with the site-specific resolution. However, broad use of line shape analysis is hampered by complexity of NMR line shapes in multi-state systems. To facilitate interpretation of such spectral patterns, I computationally explored systems where isomerization or dimerization of a protein (receptor) molecule is coupled to binding of a ligand. Through an extensive analysis of multiple exchange regimes for a family of three-state models, I identified signature features to guide an NMR experimentalist in recognizing specific interaction mechanisms. Results also show that distinct multistate models may produce very similar spectral patterns. I also discussed aggregation of a receptor as a possible source of spurious three-state line shapes and provided specific suggestions for complementary experiments that can ensure reliable mechanistic insight.
Recommended Citation
Kovrigin, Evgeni, "NMR Line Shapes and Multi-State Binding Equilibria" (2012). Chemistry Faculty Research and Publications. 221.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/chem_fac/221
Comments
Accepted version. Journal of Biomolecular NMR, Vol. 53, No. 3 (2012): 257-270. DOI: 10.1007/s10858-012-9636-3. © 2012 Springer Verlag. Used with permission.
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