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  1. Article ; Online: High-Throughput Protein Analysis Using Negative Stain Electron Microscopy and 2D Classification.

    Arthur, Christopher P / Ciferri, Claudio

    Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)

    2019  Volume 2025, Page(s) 477–485

    Abstract: High-throughput protein expression and purification allows for fast triaging of several constructs based on expression levels, protein integrity, and solubility. While this technology has been successfully adopted to prioritize constructs for structural ... ...

    Abstract High-throughput protein expression and purification allows for fast triaging of several constructs based on expression levels, protein integrity, and solubility. While this technology has been successfully adopted to prioritize constructs for structural biology, it could not inform on important biochemical properties such as domain architecture, homogeneity, and flexibility. Negative staining electron microscopy can be used to quickly evaluate these properties and, if coupled to single particle analysis, can inform on the architecture and conformational state of nearly any protein sample. Here we describe a protocol for negative stain sample preparation, imaging, and two-dimensional (2D) data analysis applicable to a variety of protein complexes. We discuss in more detail a specific application of this technology to large molecule studies to determine the binding sites of individual antibodies on target antigens.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Cryoelectron Microscopy/methods ; Electrophoresis, Gel, Two-Dimensional ; Epitope Mapping/methods ; Humans ; Microscopy, Electron, Transmission/methods
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-07-02
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1940-6029
    ISSN (online) 1940-6029
    DOI 10.1007/978-1-4939-9624-7_22
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  2. Article ; Online: Structural basis for PRC2 engagement with chromatin.

    Glancy, Eleanor / Ciferri, Claudio / Bracken, Adrian P

    Current opinion in structural biology

    2020  Volume 67, Page(s) 135–144

    Abstract: The polycomb repressive complex 2 (PRC2) is a conserved multiprotein, repressive chromatin complex essential for development and maintenance of eukaryotic cellular identity. PRC2 comprises a trimeric core of SUZ12, EED and EZH1/2, which together with ... ...

    Abstract The polycomb repressive complex 2 (PRC2) is a conserved multiprotein, repressive chromatin complex essential for development and maintenance of eukaryotic cellular identity. PRC2 comprises a trimeric core of SUZ12, EED and EZH1/2, which together with RBBP4/7 is sufficient to catalyse mono-methylation, di-methylation and tri-methylation of histone H3 at lysine 27 (H3K27me1/2/3). These histone methyltransferase activities of PRC2 are deregulated in several human cancers and certain developmental disorders, such as Weaver Syndrome. Core PRC2 associates with several accessory proteins, which organise to define two main subassemblies, PRC2.1 and PRC2.2. Here we review new biochemical and structural studies that are providing critical insights into how core and accessory PRC2 subunits coordinate the faithful deposition of H3K27 methylations genome-wide.
    MeSH term(s) Chromatin ; Histones/metabolism ; Humans ; Methylation ; Polycomb Repressive Complex 2/genetics ; Polycomb Repressive Complex 2/metabolism ; Protein Processing, Post-Translational
    Chemical Substances Chromatin ; Histones ; Polycomb Repressive Complex 2 (EC 2.1.1.43)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-11-21
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1068353-7
    ISSN 1879-033X ; 0959-440X
    ISSN (online) 1879-033X
    ISSN 0959-440X
    DOI 10.1016/j.sbi.2020.10.017
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  3. Article ; Online: Structure of the human secretory immunoglobulin M core.

    Kumar, Nikit / Arthur, Christopher P / Ciferri, Claudio / Matsumoto, Marissa L

    Structure (London, England : 1993)

    2021  Volume 29, Issue 6, Page(s) 564–571.e3

    Abstract: Immunoglobulins (Ig) A and M are the only human antibodies that form oligomers and undergo transcytosis to mucosal secretions via the polymeric Ig receptor (pIgR). When complexed with the J-chain (JC) and the secretory component (SC) of pIgR, secretory ... ...

    Abstract Immunoglobulins (Ig) A and M are the only human antibodies that form oligomers and undergo transcytosis to mucosal secretions via the polymeric Ig receptor (pIgR). When complexed with the J-chain (JC) and the secretory component (SC) of pIgR, secretory IgA and IgM (sIgA and sIgM) play critical roles in host-pathogen defense. Recently, we determined the structure of sIgA-Fc which elucidated the mechanism of polymeric IgA assembly and revealed an extensive binding interface between IgA-Fc, JC, and SC. Despite low sequence identity shared with IgA-Fc, IgM-Fc also undergoes JC-mediated assembly and binds pIgR. Here, we report the structure of sIgM-Fc and carryout a systematic comparison to sIgA-Fc. Our structural analysis reveals a remarkably conserved mechanism of JC-templated oligomerization and SC recognition of both IgM and IgA through a highly conserved network of interactions. These studies reveal the structurally conserved features of sIgM and sIgA required for function in mucosal immunity.
    MeSH term(s) Cell Line ; Humans ; Immunoglobulin A, Secretory/chemistry ; Immunoglobulin A, Secretory/metabolism ; Immunoglobulin J-Chains/metabolism ; Immunoglobulin M/chemistry ; Immunoglobulin M/metabolism ; Models, Molecular ; Protein Conformation ; Secretory Component/metabolism ; Structural Homology, Protein ; Transcytosis
    Chemical Substances Immunoglobulin A, Secretory ; Immunoglobulin J-Chains ; Immunoglobulin M ; Secretory Component ; secretory IgM
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-28
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1213087-4
    ISSN 1878-4186 ; 0969-2126
    ISSN (online) 1878-4186
    ISSN 0969-2126
    DOI 10.1016/j.str.2021.01.002
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  4. Article ; Online: Structure of the secretory immunoglobulin A core.

    Kumar, Nikit / Arthur, Christopher P / Ciferri, Claudio / Matsumoto, Marissa L

    Science (New York, N.Y.)

    2020  Volume 367, Issue 6481, Page(s) 1008–1014

    Abstract: Secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA) represents the immune system's first line of defense against mucosal pathogens. IgAs are transported across the epithelium, as dimers and higher-order polymers, by the polymeric immunoglobulin receptor (pIgR). Upon ... ...

    Abstract Secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA) represents the immune system's first line of defense against mucosal pathogens. IgAs are transported across the epithelium, as dimers and higher-order polymers, by the polymeric immunoglobulin receptor (pIgR). Upon reaching the luminal side, sIgAs mediate host protection and pathogen neutralization. In recent years, an increasing amount of attention has been given to IgA as a novel therapeutic antibody. However, despite extensive studies, sIgA structures have remained elusive. Here, we determine the atomic resolution structures of dimeric, tetrameric, and pentameric IgA-Fc linked by the joining chain (JC) and in complex with the secretory component of the pIgR. We suggest a mechanism in which the JC templates IgA oligomerization and imparts asymmetry for pIgR binding and transcytosis. This framework will inform the design of future IgA-based therapeutics.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Immunoglobulin A, Secretory/chemistry ; Immunoglobulin Fc Fragments/chemistry ; Immunoglobulin J-Chains/chemistry ; Protein Multimerization ; Receptors, Polymeric Immunoglobulin/chemistry ; Transcytosis
    Chemical Substances Immunoglobulin A, Secretory ; Immunoglobulin Fc Fragments ; Immunoglobulin J-Chains ; Receptors, Polymeric Immunoglobulin
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-02-06
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 128410-1
    ISSN 1095-9203 ; 0036-8075
    ISSN (online) 1095-9203
    ISSN 0036-8075
    DOI 10.1126/science.aaz5807
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  5. Article ; Online: Percutaneous closure of accidentally subclavian artery catheterization: time to change first line approach?

    Discalzi, Andrea / Maglia, Claudio / Ciferri, Fernanda / Mancini, Andrea / Gibello, Lorenzo / Calandri, Marco / Varetto, Gianfranco / Fonio, Paolo

    CVIR endovascular

    2022  Volume 5, Issue 1, Page(s) 23

    Abstract: Purpose: To present our experience and provide a literature review dissertation about the use of a suture-mediated percutaneous closure device (Perclose Proglide -PP- Abbott Vascular Inc., Santa Clara, CA, USA) to achieve hemostasis for unintended ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: To present our experience and provide a literature review dissertation about the use of a suture-mediated percutaneous closure device (Perclose Proglide -PP- Abbott Vascular Inc., Santa Clara, CA, USA) to achieve hemostasis for unintended subclavian arterial catheterization during central venous line placement.
    Materials & methods: Since October 2020, we have successfully treated four consecutive patients with a central venous catheter (8 to 12 French) in the subclavian artery. In each patient, we released a PP, monitoring its efficacy by performing a subclavian angiogram and placing, as a rescue strategy, an 8 mm balloon catheter near the entry point of the misplaced catheter. Primary outcome is technical and clinical success. Technical success is defined as absence of bleeding signs at completion angiography, while clinical success is a composite endpoint defined as absence of hematoma, hemoglobin loss at 12 and 24 h, and absence of procedure-related reintervention (due to vessel stenosis, pseudoaneurysm or distal embolization).
    Results: Technical success was obtained in 75% of cases. In one patient a mild extravasation was resolved after 3 min of balloon catheter inflation. No early complications were observed for all patients.
    Conclusions: PP showed a safe and effective therapeutic option in case of unintentional arterial cannulation. It can be considered as first-line strategy, as it does not preclude the possibility to use other endovascular approaches in case of vascular closure device failure.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-25
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2520-8934
    ISSN (online) 2520-8934
    DOI 10.1186/s42155-022-00300-7
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  6. Article ; Online: Cryo-EM reveals an unprecedented binding site for Na

    Kschonsak, Marc / Jao, Christine C / Arthur, Christopher P / Rohou, Alexis L / Bergeron, Philippe / Ortwine, Daniel F / McKerrall, Steven J / Hackos, David H / Deng, Lunbin / Chen, Jun / Li, Tianbo / Dragovich, Peter S / Volgraf, Matthew / Wright, Matthew R / Payandeh, Jian / Ciferri, Claudio / Tellis, John C

    eLife

    2023  Volume 12

    Abstract: The voltage-gated sodium ( ... ...

    Abstract The voltage-gated sodium (Na
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Cryoelectron Microscopy ; Ligands ; Protein Domains ; Binding Sites ; Structure-Activity Relationship
    Chemical Substances Ligands
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-28
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2687154-3
    ISSN 2050-084X ; 2050-084X
    ISSN (online) 2050-084X
    ISSN 2050-084X
    DOI 10.7554/eLife.84151
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  7. Article ; Online: Structure-guided unlocking of Na

    Noland, Cameron L / Chua, Han Chow / Kschonsak, Marc / Heusser, Stephanie Andrea / Braun, Nina / Chang, Timothy / Tam, Christine / Tang, Jia / Arthur, Christopher P / Ciferri, Claudio / Pless, Stephan Alexander / Payandeh, Jian

    Nature communications

    2022  Volume 13, Issue 1, Page(s) 1416

    Abstract: Unlike classical voltage-gated sodium ( ... ...

    Abstract Unlike classical voltage-gated sodium (Na
    MeSH term(s) Calcium/metabolism ; Cations ; Humans ; Sodium/metabolism ; Tetrodotoxin/pharmacology
    Chemical Substances Cations ; Tetrodotoxin (4368-28-9) ; Sodium (9NEZ333N27) ; Calcium (SY7Q814VUP)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-17
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2553671-0
    ISSN 2041-1723 ; 2041-1723
    ISSN (online) 2041-1723
    ISSN 2041-1723
    DOI 10.1038/s41467-022-28984-4
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  8. Article ; Online: Correction to: Effectiveness and Safety of Different Vascular Closure Devices: Multicentre Prospective Observational Study.

    Ierardi, Anna Maria / Coppola, Andrea / Renzulli, Matteo / Piacentino, Filippo / Fontana, Federico / Paladini, Andrea / Guzzardi, Giuseppe / Semeraro, Vittorio / Di Stasi, Carmine / Giurazza, Francesco / Niola, Raffaella / Stefanini, Matteo / Contegiacomo, Andrea / Carrubba, Claudio / Discalzi, Andrea / Ciferri, Fernanda / Carriero, Serena / Lanza, Carolina / Biondetti, Pierpaolo /
    Coniglio, Giovanni / Fonio, Paolo / Venturini, Massimo / Carrafiello, Gianpaolo / Del Giudice, Costantino

    Cardiovascular and interventional radiology

    2023  Volume 46, Issue 9, Page(s) 1301

    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-24
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Published Erratum
    ZDB-ID 603082-8
    ISSN 1432-086X ; 0342-7196 ; 0174-1551
    ISSN (online) 1432-086X
    ISSN 0342-7196 ; 0174-1551
    DOI 10.1007/s00270-023-03513-y
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  9. Article ; Online: Cryoelectron Microscopy Structure of a Yeast Centromeric Nucleosome at 2.7 Å Resolution.

    Migl, David / Kschonsak, Marc / Arthur, Christopher P / Khin, Yadana / Harrison, Stephen C / Ciferri, Claudio / Dimitrova, Yoana N

    Structure (London, England : 1993)

    2020  Volume 28, Issue 3, Page(s) 363–370.e3

    Abstract: Kinetochores mediate chromosome segregation during cell division. They assemble on centromeric nucleosomes and capture spindle microtubules. In budding yeast, a kinetochore links a single nucleosome, containing the histone variant ... ...

    Abstract Kinetochores mediate chromosome segregation during cell division. They assemble on centromeric nucleosomes and capture spindle microtubules. In budding yeast, a kinetochore links a single nucleosome, containing the histone variant Cse4
    MeSH term(s) Chromosomal Proteins, Non-Histone/chemistry ; Chromosomal Proteins, Non-Histone/metabolism ; Cryoelectron Microscopy ; DNA-Binding Proteins/chemistry ; DNA-Binding Proteins/metabolism ; Histones/chemistry ; Histones/metabolism ; Kinetochores/chemistry ; Kinetochores/metabolism ; Models, Molecular ; Nucleosomes/chemistry ; Saccharomyces cerevisiae/chemistry ; Saccharomyces cerevisiae/metabolism ; Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins/chemistry ; Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins/metabolism
    Chemical Substances CSE4 protein, S cerevisiae ; Chromosomal Proteins, Non-Histone ; DNA-Binding Proteins ; Histones ; Nucleosomes ; Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-01-30
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1213087-4
    ISSN 1878-4186 ; 0969-2126
    ISSN (online) 1878-4186
    ISSN 0969-2126
    DOI 10.1016/j.str.2019.12.002
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  10. Article ; Online: Protein domain mapping by internal labeling and single particle electron microscopy.

    Ciferri, Claudio / Lander, Gabriel C / Nogales, Eva

    Journal of structural biology

    2015  Volume 192, Issue 2, Page(s) 159–162

    Abstract: In recent years, electron microscopy (EM) and single particle analysis have emerged as essential tools for investigating the architecture of large biological complexes. When high resolution is achievable, crystal structure docking and de-novo modeling ... ...

    Abstract In recent years, electron microscopy (EM) and single particle analysis have emerged as essential tools for investigating the architecture of large biological complexes. When high resolution is achievable, crystal structure docking and de-novo modeling allows for precise assignment of individual protein domain sequences. However, the achievable resolution may limit the ability to do so, especially when small or flexible complexes are under study. In such cases, protein labeling has emerged as an important complementary tool to characterize domain architecture and elucidate functional mechanistic details. All labeling strategies proposed to date are either focused on the identification of the position of protein termini or require multi-step labeling strategies, potentially interfering with the final labeling efficiency. Here we describe a strategy for determining the position of internal protein domains within EM maps using a recombinant one-step labeling approach named Efficient Mapping by Internal Labeling (EMIL). EMIL takes advantage of the close spatial proximity of the GFP's N- and C-termini to generate protein chimeras containing an internal GFP at desired locations along the main protein chain. We apply this method to characterize the subunit domain localization of the human Polycomb Repressive Complex 2.
    MeSH term(s) Green Fluorescent Proteins/chemistry ; Humans ; Microscopy, Electron/methods ; Models, Molecular ; Polycomb Repressive Complex 2/chemistry ; Polycomb Repressive Complex 2/ultrastructure ; Protein Structure, Tertiary ; Staining and Labeling/methods
    Chemical Substances Green Fluorescent Proteins (147336-22-9) ; Polycomb Repressive Complex 2 (EC 2.1.1.43)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2015-09-30
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1032718-6
    ISSN 1095-8657 ; 1047-8477
    ISSN (online) 1095-8657
    ISSN 1047-8477
    DOI 10.1016/j.jsb.2015.09.016
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