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  1. Article ; Online: The Many (Inter)faces of Anti-CRISPRs: Modulation of CRISPR-Cas Structure and Dynamics by Mechanistically Diverse Inhibitors.

    Belato, Helen B / Lisi, George P

    Biomolecules

    2023  Volume 13, Issue 2

    Abstract: The discovery of protein inhibitors of CRISPR-Cas systems, called anti-CRISPRs (Acrs), has enabled the development of highly controllable and precise CRISPR-Cas tools. Anti-CRISPRs share very little structural or sequential resemblance to each other or ... ...

    Abstract The discovery of protein inhibitors of CRISPR-Cas systems, called anti-CRISPRs (Acrs), has enabled the development of highly controllable and precise CRISPR-Cas tools. Anti-CRISPRs share very little structural or sequential resemblance to each other or to other proteins, which raises intriguing questions regarding their modes of action. Many structure-function studies have shed light on the mechanism(s) of Acrs, which can act as orthosteric or allosteric inhibitors of CRISPR-Cas machinery, as well as enzymes that irreversibly modify CRISPR-Cas components. Only recently has the breadth of diversity of Acr structures and functions come to light, and this remains a rapidly evolving field. Here, we draw attention to a plethora of Acr mechanisms, with particular focus on how their action toward Cas proteins modulates conformation, dynamic (allosteric) signaling, nucleic acid binding, and cleavage ability.
    MeSH term(s) CRISPR-Cas Systems ; Viral Proteins/metabolism ; CRISPR-Associated Protein 9/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Viral Proteins ; CRISPR-Associated Protein 9 (EC 3.1.-)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-31
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
    ZDB-ID 2701262-1
    ISSN 2218-273X ; 2218-273X
    ISSN (online) 2218-273X
    ISSN 2218-273X
    DOI 10.3390/biom13020264
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  2. Article ; Online: Analysis of coordinated NMR chemical shifts to map allosteric regulatory networks in proteins.

    Skeens, Erin / Lisi, George P

    Methods (San Diego, Calif.)

    2022  Volume 209, Page(s) 40–47

    Abstract: The exquisite sensitivity of the NMR chemical shift to local environment makes it an ideal probe to assess atomic level perturbations in proteins of all sizes and structural compositions. Recent advances in solution and solid-state NMR spectroscopy of ... ...

    Abstract The exquisite sensitivity of the NMR chemical shift to local environment makes it an ideal probe to assess atomic level perturbations in proteins of all sizes and structural compositions. Recent advances in solution and solid-state NMR spectroscopy of biomolecules have leveraged the chemical shift to report on short- and long-range couplings between individual amino acids to establish "networks" of residues that form the basis of allosteric pathways that transmit chemical signals through the protein matrix to induce functional responses. The simple premise that thermodynamically and functionally coupled regions of a protein (i.e. active and allosteric sites) should be reciprocally sensitive to structural or dynamic perturbations has enabled NMR spectroscopy, the premier method for molecular resolution of protein structural fluctuations, to occupy a place at the forefront of investigations into protein allostery. Here, we detail several key methods of NMR chemical shift analysis to extract mechanistic information about long-range chemical signaling in a protein, focusing on practical methodological aspects and the circumstances under which a given approach would be relevant. We also detail some of the experimental considerations that should be made when applying these methods to specific protein systems.
    MeSH term(s) Models, Molecular ; Proteins/chemistry ; Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy/methods ; Allosteric Regulation ; Allosteric Site
    Chemical Substances Proteins
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-12-17
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
    ZDB-ID 1066584-5
    ISSN 1095-9130 ; 1046-2023
    ISSN (online) 1095-9130
    ISSN 1046-2023
    DOI 10.1016/j.ymeth.2022.12.002
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  3. Article ; Online: Author Correction: High-throughput prediction of protein conformational distributions with subsampled AlphaFold2.

    Monteiro da Silva, Gabriel / Cui, Jennifer Y / Dalgarno, David C / Lisi, George P / Rubenstein, Brenda M

    Nature communications

    2024  Volume 15, Issue 1, Page(s) 3089

    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-10
    Publishing country England
    Document type Published Erratum
    ZDB-ID 2553671-0
    ISSN 2041-1723 ; 2041-1723
    ISSN (online) 2041-1723
    ISSN 2041-1723
    DOI 10.1038/s41467-024-47504-0
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  4. Article: Temperature as a modulator of allosteric motions and crosstalk in mesophilic and thermophilic enzymes.

    Knight, Alexa L / Widjaja, Vinnie / Lisi, George P

    Frontiers in molecular biosciences

    2023  Volume 10, Page(s) 1281062

    Abstract: Mesophilic and thermophilic enzyme counterparts are often studied to understand how proteins function under harsh conditions. To function well outside of standard temperature ranges, thermophiles often tightly regulate their structural ensemble through ... ...

    Abstract Mesophilic and thermophilic enzyme counterparts are often studied to understand how proteins function under harsh conditions. To function well outside of standard temperature ranges, thermophiles often tightly regulate their structural ensemble through intra-protein communication (via allostery) and altered interactions with ligands. It has also become apparent in recent years that the enhancement or diminution of allosteric crosstalk can be temperature-dependent and distinguish thermophilic enzymes from their mesophilic paralogs. Since most studies of allostery utilize chemical modifications from pH, mutations, or ligands, the impact of temperature on allosteric function is comparatively understudied. Here, we discuss the biophysical methods, as well as critical case studies, that dissect temperature-dependent function of mesophilic-thermophilic enzyme pairs and their allosteric regulation across a range of temperatures.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-09
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2814330-9
    ISSN 2296-889X
    ISSN 2296-889X
    DOI 10.3389/fmolb.2023.1281062
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  5. Article: Editorial: Structural and Dynamic Aspects of Protein Function and Allostery.

    Lisi, George P / Rivalta, Ivan / Venditti, Vincenzo

    Frontiers in molecular biosciences

    2022  Volume 9, Page(s) 876499

    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-10
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 2814330-9
    ISSN 2296-889X
    ISSN 2296-889X
    DOI 10.3389/fmolb.2022.876499
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  6. Article: Molecular Level Insights Into the Structural and Dynamic Factors Driving Cytokine Function.

    Cui, Jennifer Y / Lisi, George P

    Frontiers in molecular biosciences

    2021  Volume 8, Page(s) 773252

    Abstract: Cytokines are key mediators of cellular communication and regulators of biological advents. The timing, quantity and localization of cytokines are key features in producing specific biological outcomes, and thus have been thoroughly studied and reviewed ... ...

    Abstract Cytokines are key mediators of cellular communication and regulators of biological advents. The timing, quantity and localization of cytokines are key features in producing specific biological outcomes, and thus have been thoroughly studied and reviewed while continuing to be a focus of the cytokine biology community. Due to the complexity of cellular signaling and multitude of factors that can affect signaling outcomes, systemic level studies of cytokines are ongoing. Despite their small size, cytokines can exhibit structurally promiscuous and dynamic behavior that plays an equally important role in biological activity. In this review using case studies, we highlight the recent insight gained from observing cytokines through a molecular lens and how this may complement a system-level understanding of cytokine biology, explain diversity of downstream signaling events, and inform therapeutic and experimental development.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-10-25
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2814330-9
    ISSN 2296-889X
    ISSN 2296-889X
    DOI 10.3389/fmolb.2021.773252
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  7. Article ; Online: High-throughput prediction of protein conformational distributions with subsampled AlphaFold2.

    Monteiro da Silva, Gabriel / Cui, Jennifer Y / Dalgarno, David C / Lisi, George P / Rubenstein, Brenda M

    Nature communications

    2024  Volume 15, Issue 1, Page(s) 2464

    Abstract: This paper presents an innovative approach for predicting the relative populations of protein conformations using AlphaFold 2, an AI-powered method that has revolutionized biology by enabling the accurate prediction of protein structures. While AlphaFold ...

    Abstract This paper presents an innovative approach for predicting the relative populations of protein conformations using AlphaFold 2, an AI-powered method that has revolutionized biology by enabling the accurate prediction of protein structures. While AlphaFold 2 has shown exceptional accuracy and speed, it is designed to predict proteins' ground state conformations and is limited in its ability to predict conformational landscapes. Here, we demonstrate how AlphaFold 2 can directly predict the relative populations of different protein conformations by subsampling multiple sequence alignments. We tested our method against nuclear magnetic resonance experiments on two proteins with drastically different amounts of available sequence data, Abl1 kinase and the granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor, and predicted changes in their relative state populations with more than 80% accuracy. Our subsampling approach worked best when used to qualitatively predict the effects of mutations or evolution on the conformational landscape and well-populated states of proteins. It thus offers a fast and cost-effective way to predict the relative populations of protein conformations at even single-point mutation resolution, making it a useful tool for pharmacology, analysis of experimental results, and predicting evolution.
    MeSH term(s) Protein Conformation ; Mutation ; Point Mutation ; Sequence Alignment
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-27
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2553671-0
    ISSN 2041-1723 ; 2041-1723
    ISSN (online) 2041-1723
    ISSN 2041-1723
    DOI 10.1038/s41467-024-46715-9
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  8. Article ; Online: Temperature as a modulator of allosteric motions and crosstalk in mesophilic and thermophilic enzymes

    Alexa L. Knight / Vinnie Widjaja / George P. Lisi

    Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences, Vol

    2023  Volume 10

    Abstract: Mesophilic and thermophilic enzyme counterparts are often studied to understand how proteins function under harsh conditions. To function well outside of standard temperature ranges, thermophiles often tightly regulate their structural ensemble through ... ...

    Abstract Mesophilic and thermophilic enzyme counterparts are often studied to understand how proteins function under harsh conditions. To function well outside of standard temperature ranges, thermophiles often tightly regulate their structural ensemble through intra-protein communication (via allostery) and altered interactions with ligands. It has also become apparent in recent years that the enhancement or diminution of allosteric crosstalk can be temperature-dependent and distinguish thermophilic enzymes from their mesophilic paralogs. Since most studies of allostery utilize chemical modifications from pH, mutations, or ligands, the impact of temperature on allosteric function is comparatively understudied. Here, we discuss the biophysical methods, as well as critical case studies, that dissect temperature-dependent function of mesophilic-thermophilic enzyme pairs and their allosteric regulation across a range of temperatures.
    Keywords NMR ; thermodynamics ; kinetics ; temperature ; allostery ; thermophiles ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5
    Subject code 612
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Frontiers Media S.A.
    Document type Article ; Online
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  9. Article ; Online: Editorial

    George P. Lisi / Ivan Rivalta / Vincenzo Venditti

    Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences, Vol

    Structural and Dynamic Aspects of Protein Function and Allostery

    2022  Volume 9

    Keywords protein dynamics ; spectroscopy ; simulations ; allostery ; enzymes ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Frontiers Media S.A.
    Document type Article ; Online
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  10. Article ; Online: Predicting Relative Populations of Protein Conformations without a Physics Engine Using AlphaFold2.

    da Silva, Gabriel Monteiro / Cui, Jennifer Y / Dalgarno, David C / Lisi, George P / Rubenstein, Brenda M

    ArXiv

    2023  

    Abstract: This paper presents a novel approach for predicting the relative populations of protein conformations using AlphaFold 2, an AI-powered method that has revolutionized biology by enabling the accurate prediction of protein structures. While AlphaFold 2 has ...

    Abstract This paper presents a novel approach for predicting the relative populations of protein conformations using AlphaFold 2, an AI-powered method that has revolutionized biology by enabling the accurate prediction of protein structures. While AlphaFold 2 has shown exceptional accuracy and speed, it is designed to predict proteins' single ground state conformations and is limited in its ability to predict fold switching and the effects of mutations on conformational landscapes. Here, we demonstrate how AlphaFold 2 can directly predict the relative populations of different conformations of proteins and even accurately predict changes in those populations induced by mutations by subsampling multiple sequence alignments. We tested our method against NMR experiments on two proteins with drastically different amounts of available sequence data, Abl1 kinase and the granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor, and predicted changes in their relative state populations with accuracies in excess of 80%. Our method offers a fast and cost-effective way to predict protein conformations and their relative populations at even single point mutation resolution, making it a useful tool for pharmacology, analyzing NMR data, and studying the effects of evolution.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-26
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Preprint
    ISSN 2331-8422
    ISSN (online) 2331-8422
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