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  1. Article ; Online: Rational design of humanized antibody inhibitors for cathepsin S.

    Yu, Po-Wen / Kao, Guoyun / Dai, Zhefu / Nasertorabi, Fariborz / Zhang, Yong

    Archives of biochemistry and biophysics

    2023  Volume 751, Page(s) 109849

    Abstract: Cathepsin S (CTSS) is involved in pathogenesis of many human diseases. Inhibitors blocking its protease activity hold therapeutic potential. In comparison to small-molecule inhibitors, monoclonal antibodies capable of inhibiting CTSS enzymatic activity ... ...

    Abstract Cathepsin S (CTSS) is involved in pathogenesis of many human diseases. Inhibitors blocking its protease activity hold therapeutic potential. In comparison to small-molecule inhibitors, monoclonal antibodies capable of inhibiting CTSS enzymatic activity may possess advantageous pharmacological properties. Here we designed and produced inhibitory antibodies targeting human CTSS by genetically fusing the propeptide of procathepsin S (proCTSS) with antibodies in clinic. The resulting antibody fusions in full-length or fragment antigen-binding format could be stably expressed and potently inhibit CTSS proteolytic activity in high specificity. These fusion antibodies not only demonstrate a new approach for facile synthesis of antibody inhibitors against CTSS, but also represent novel anti-CTSS therapeutic candidates.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized/pharmacology ; Cathepsins/metabolism ; Proteolysis
    Chemical Substances Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized ; Cathepsins (EC 3.4.-)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-05
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 523-x
    ISSN 1096-0384 ; 0003-9861
    ISSN (online) 1096-0384
    ISSN 0003-9861
    DOI 10.1016/j.abb.2023.109849
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  2. Article ; Online: A Single Reactive Noncanonical Amino Acid is Able to Dramatically Stabilize Protein Structure.

    Li, Jack C / Nasertorabi, Fariborz / Xuan, Weimin / Han, Gye Won / Stevens, Raymond C / Schultz, Peter G

    ACS chemical biology

    2020  Volume 15, Issue 10, Page(s) 2842

    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-02
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Published Erratum
    ISSN 1554-8937
    ISSN (online) 1554-8937
    DOI 10.1021/acschembio.0c00196
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  3. Article ; Online: An orthogonal seryl-tRNA synthetase/tRNA pair for noncanonical amino acid mutagenesis in Escherichia coli.

    Zambaldo, Claudio / Koh, Minseob / Nasertorabi, Fariborz / Han, Gye Won / Chatterjee, Abhishek / Stevens, Raymond C / Schultz, Peter G

    Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry

    2020  Volume 28, Issue 20, Page(s) 115662

    Abstract: We report the development of the orthogonal amber-suppressor pair Archaeoglobus fulgidus seryl-tRNA (Af- ... ...

    Abstract We report the development of the orthogonal amber-suppressor pair Archaeoglobus fulgidus seryl-tRNA (Af-tRNA
    MeSH term(s) Amino Acids/genetics ; Amino Acids/metabolism ; Archaeoglobus fulgidus/enzymology ; Escherichia coli/metabolism ; Methanosarcina/enzymology ; Protein Engineering ; RNA, Transfer/chemistry ; RNA, Transfer/metabolism ; Serine-tRNA Ligase/chemistry ; Serine-tRNA Ligase/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Amino Acids ; RNA, Transfer (9014-25-9) ; Serine-tRNA Ligase (EC 6.1.1.11)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-07-28
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 1161284-8
    ISSN 1464-3391 ; 0968-0896
    ISSN (online) 1464-3391
    ISSN 0968-0896
    DOI 10.1016/j.bmc.2020.115662
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  4. Article: Generation of an Orthogonal Protein–Protein Interface with a Noncanonical Amino Acid

    Koh, Minseob / Han Gye Won / Nasertorabi Fariborz / Schultz Peter G / Stevens Raymond C

    Journal of the American Chemical Society. 2017 Apr. 26, v. 139, no. 16

    2017  

    Abstract: We have engineered the protein interface of the Escherichia coli chorismate mutase (EcCM) homodimer to be dependent on incorporation of a noncanonical amino acid (ncAA) at residue 72. The large hydrophobic amino acid p-benzoyl phenylalanine (pBzF) was ... ...

    Abstract We have engineered the protein interface of the Escherichia coli chorismate mutase (EcCM) homodimer to be dependent on incorporation of a noncanonical amino acid (ncAA) at residue 72. The large hydrophobic amino acid p-benzoyl phenylalanine (pBzF) was substituted for Tyr72, which led to a catalytically inactive protein. A library of five residues (Leu25′, Arg29′, Leu76, Ile80′ and Asp83′) surrounding pBzF72 was generated and subjected to a growth based selection in a chorismate mutase deficient strain. An EcCM variant (Phe25′, pBzF72, Thr76, Gly80′ and Tyr83′) forms a stable homodimer, has catalytic activity similar to the wild type enzyme, and unfolds with a Tₘ of 53 °C. The X-ray crystal structure reveals a pi–pi stacking and hydrogen bonding interactions that stabilize the new protein interface. The strategy described here should be useful for generating organisms that are dependent on the presence of a ncAA for growth.
    Keywords catalytic activity ; chorismic acid ; Escherichia coli ; hydrogen bonding ; hydrophobicity ; phenylalanine ; protein-protein interactions ; X-ray diffraction
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2017-0426
    Size p. 5728-5731.
    Publishing place American Chemical Society
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 3155-0
    ISSN 1520-5126 ; 0002-7863
    ISSN (online) 1520-5126
    ISSN 0002-7863
    DOI 10.1021%2Fjacs.7b02273
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  5. Article ; Online: Generation of an Orthogonal Protein-Protein Interface with a Noncanonical Amino Acid.

    Koh, Minseob / Nasertorabi, Fariborz / Han, Gye Won / Stevens, Raymond C / Schultz, Peter G

    Journal of the American Chemical Society

    2017  Volume 139, Issue 16, Page(s) 5728–5731

    Abstract: We have engineered the protein interface of the Escherichia coli chorismate mutase (EcCM) homodimer to be dependent on incorporation of a noncanonical amino acid (ncAA) at residue 72. The large hydrophobic amino acid p-benzoyl phenylalanine (pBzF) was ... ...

    Abstract We have engineered the protein interface of the Escherichia coli chorismate mutase (EcCM) homodimer to be dependent on incorporation of a noncanonical amino acid (ncAA) at residue 72. The large hydrophobic amino acid p-benzoyl phenylalanine (pBzF) was substituted for Tyr72, which led to a catalytically inactive protein. A library of five residues (Leu25', Arg29', Leu76, Ile80' and Asp83') surrounding pBzF72 was generated and subjected to a growth based selection in a chorismate mutase deficient strain. An EcCM variant (Phe25', pBzF72, Thr76, Gly80' and Tyr83') forms a stable homodimer, has catalytic activity similar to the wild type enzyme, and unfolds with a T
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-04-26
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 3155-0
    ISSN 1520-5126 ; 0002-7863
    ISSN (online) 1520-5126
    ISSN 0002-7863
    DOI 10.1021/jacs.7b02273
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  6. Article: Facile chemoenzymatic synthesis of a novel stable mimic of NAD

    Dai, Zhefu / Zhang, Xiao-Nan / Nasertorabi, Fariborz / Cheng, Qinqin / Pei, Hua / Louie, Stan G / Stevens, Raymond C / Zhang, Yong

    Chemical science

    2018  Volume 9, Issue 44, Page(s) 8337–8342

    Abstract: Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide ( ... ...

    Abstract Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-10-15
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2559110-1
    ISSN 2041-6539 ; 2041-6520
    ISSN (online) 2041-6539
    ISSN 2041-6520
    DOI 10.1039/c8sc03899f
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  7. Article ; Online: Synthesis of site-specific antibody-drug conjugates by ADP-ribosyl cyclases.

    Dai, Zhefu / Zhang, Xiao-Nan / Nasertorabi, Fariborz / Cheng, Qinqin / Li, Jiawei / Katz, Benjamin B / Smbatyan, Goar / Pei, Hua / Louie, Stan G / Lenz, Heinz-Josef / Stevens, Raymond C / Zhang, Yong

    Science advances

    2020  Volume 6, Issue 23, Page(s) eaba6752

    Abstract: Most of the current antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) in clinic are heterogeneous mixtures. To produce homogeneous ADCs, established procedures often require multiple steps or long reaction times. The introduced mutations or foreign sequences may cause ... ...

    Abstract Most of the current antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) in clinic are heterogeneous mixtures. To produce homogeneous ADCs, established procedures often require multiple steps or long reaction times. The introduced mutations or foreign sequences may cause high immunogenicity. Here, we explore a new concept of transforming CD38 enzymatic activity into a facile approach for generating site-specific ADCs. This was achieved through coupling bifunctional antibody-CD38 fusion proteins with designer dinucleotide-based covalent inhibitors with stably attached payloads. The resulting adenosine diphosphate-ribosyl cyclase-enabled ADC (ARC-ADC) with a drug-to-antibody ratio of 2 could be rapidly generated through single-step conjugation. The generated ARC-ADC targeting human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) displays excellent stability and potency against HER2-positive breast cancer both in vitro and in vivo. This proof-of-concept study demonstrates a new strategy for production of site-specific ADCs. It may provide a general approach for the development of a novel class of ADCs with potentially enhanced properties.
    MeSH term(s) ADP-ribosyl Cyclase/therapeutic use ; Antineoplastic Agents/pharmacology ; Antineoplastic Agents/therapeutic use ; Breast Neoplasms/metabolism ; Female ; Humans ; Immunoconjugates/pharmacology
    Chemical Substances Antineoplastic Agents ; Immunoconjugates ; ADP-ribosyl Cyclase (EC 3.2.2.5)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-06-03
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2810933-8
    ISSN 2375-2548 ; 2375-2548
    ISSN (online) 2375-2548
    ISSN 2375-2548
    DOI 10.1126/sciadv.aba6752
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  8. Article ; Online: Insights into the structure of the CCR4-NOT complex by electron microscopy.

    Nasertorabi, Fariborz / Batisse, Claire / Diepholz, Meikel / Suck, Dietrich / Böttcher, Bettina

    FEBS letters

    2011  Volume 585, Issue 14, Page(s) 2182–2186

    Abstract: The CCR4-NOT complex is a deadenylation complex, which plays a major role for mRNA stability. The complex is conserved from yeast to human and consists of nine proteins NOT1-NOT5, CCR4, CAF1, CAF40 and CAF130. We have successfully isolated the complex ... ...

    Abstract The CCR4-NOT complex is a deadenylation complex, which plays a major role for mRNA stability. The complex is conserved from yeast to human and consists of nine proteins NOT1-NOT5, CCR4, CAF1, CAF40 and CAF130. We have successfully isolated the complex using a Protein A tag on NOT1, followed by cross-linking on a glycerol gradient. All components of the complex were identified by mass spectrometry. Electron microscopy of negatively stained particles followed by image reconstruction revealed an L-shaped complex with two arms of similar length. The arms form an accessible cavity, which we think could provide an extensive interface for RNA-deadenylation.
    MeSH term(s) Cell Cycle Proteins/genetics ; Cell Cycle Proteins/isolation & purification ; Cell Cycle Proteins/ultrastructure ; Humans ; Mass Spectrometry/methods ; Microscopy, Electron/methods ; Models, Molecular ; Multiprotein Complexes/chemistry ; Multiprotein Complexes/isolation & purification ; Protein Subunits/chemistry ; Protein Subunits/genetics ; Protein Subunits/isolation & purification ; RNA, Messenger/genetics ; RNA, Messenger/metabolism ; Ribonucleases/genetics ; Ribonucleases/isolation & purification ; Ribonucleases/ultrastructure ; Saccharomyces cerevisiae/chemistry ; Saccharomyces cerevisiae/genetics ; Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins/genetics ; Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins/isolation & purification ; Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins/ultrastructure ; Transcription Factors/genetics ; Transcription Factors/isolation & purification ; Transcription Factors/ultrastructure
    Chemical Substances CDC39 protein, S cerevisiae ; Cell Cycle Proteins ; Multiprotein Complexes ; Protein Subunits ; RNA, Messenger ; Saccharomyces cerevisiae Proteins ; Transcription Factors ; CCR4 protein, S cerevisiae (EC 3.1.-) ; Ribonucleases (EC 3.1.-) ; POP2 protein, S cerevisiae (EC 3.1.13.4)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2011-06-12
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 212746-5
    ISSN 1873-3468 ; 0014-5793
    ISSN (online) 1873-3468
    ISSN 0014-5793
    DOI 10.1016/j.febslet.2011.05.071
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  9. Article: Insights into the structure of the CCR4-NOT complex by electron microscopy

    Nasertorabi, Fariborz / Batisse, Claire / Diepholz, Meikel / Suck, Dietrich / Böttcher, Bettina

    FEBS letters. 2011 July 21, v. 585, no. 14

    2011  

    Abstract: The CCR4-NOT complex is a deadenylation complex, which plays a major role for mRNA stability. The complex is conserved from yeast to human and consists of nine proteins NOT1–NOT5, CCR4, CAF1, CAF40 and CAF130. We have successfully isolated the complex ... ...

    Abstract The CCR4-NOT complex is a deadenylation complex, which plays a major role for mRNA stability. The complex is conserved from yeast to human and consists of nine proteins NOT1–NOT5, CCR4, CAF1, CAF40 and CAF130. We have successfully isolated the complex using a Protein A tag on NOT1, followed by cross-linking on a glycerol gradient. All components of the complex were identified by mass spectrometry. Electron microscopy of negatively stained particles followed by image reconstruction revealed an L-shaped complex with two arms of similar length. The arms form an accessible cavity, which we think could provide an extensive interface for RNA-deadenylation. STRUCTURED SUMMARY OF PROTEIN INTERACTIONS: CAF1physically interactswithCCR4 and NOT1 by tandem affinity purification(View interaction)
    Keywords CCR4 receptor ; crosslinking ; electron microscopy ; glycerol ; humans ; mass spectrometry ; messenger RNA ; yeasts
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2011-0721
    Size p. 2182-2186.
    Publishing place Elsevier B.V.
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 212746-5
    ISSN 1873-3468 ; 0014-5793
    ISSN (online) 1873-3468
    ISSN 0014-5793
    DOI 10.1016/j.febslet.2011.05.071
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  10. Article ; Online: Distinctive Structure of the EphA3/Ephrin-A5 Complex Reveals a Dual Mode of Eph Receptor Interaction for Ephrin-A5.

    Forse, Garry Jason / Uson, Maria Loressa / Nasertorabi, Fariborz / Kolatkar, Anand / Lamberto, Ilaria / Pasquale, Elena Bianca / Kuhn, Peter

    PloS one

    2015  Volume 10, Issue 5, Page(s) e0127081

    Abstract: The Eph receptor tyrosine kinase/ephrin ligand system regulates a wide spectrum of physiological processes, while its dysregulation has been implicated in cancer progression. The human EphA3 receptor is widely upregulated in the tumor microenvironment ... ...

    Abstract The Eph receptor tyrosine kinase/ephrin ligand system regulates a wide spectrum of physiological processes, while its dysregulation has been implicated in cancer progression. The human EphA3 receptor is widely upregulated in the tumor microenvironment and is highly expressed in some types of cancer cells. Furthermore, EphA3 is among the most highly mutated genes in lung cancer and it is also frequently mutated in other cancers. We report the structure of the ligand-binding domain of the EphA3 receptor in complex with its preferred ligand, ephrin-A5. The structure of the complex reveals a pronounced tilt of the ephrin-A5 ligand compared to its orientation when bound to the EphA2 and EphB2 receptors and similar to its orientation when bound to EphA4. This tilt brings an additional area of ephrin-A5 into contact with regions of EphA3 outside the ephrin-binding pocket thereby enlarging the size of the interface, which is consistent with the high binding affinity of ephrin-A5 for EphA3. This large variation in the tilt of ephrin-A5 bound to different Eph receptors has not been previously observed for other ephrins.
    MeSH term(s) Binding Sites ; Calorimetry ; Crystallography, X-Ray ; Ephrin-A5/chemistry ; Ephrin-A5/metabolism ; Humans ; Models, Molecular ; Protein Binding ; Protein Structure, Secondary ; Protein Structure, Tertiary ; Receptor, EphA3/chemistry ; Receptor, EphA3/metabolism ; Surface Properties ; Thermodynamics
    Chemical Substances Ephrin-A5 ; Receptor, EphA3 (EC 2.7.10.1)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2015
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ISSN 1932-6203
    ISSN (online) 1932-6203
    DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0127081
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