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Ions of the interactome: the role of MS in the study of protein interactions in proteomics and structural biology.

The role of MS in the study of protein-protein interactions in solution is described from a proteomics perspective, in terms of high-throughput analyses of protein complexes in vivo, through to chemical and biochemical treatments ahead of MS analysis in the context of complementary experimental approaches in structural biology. The use of MS to characterise protein-protein interactions is described following the single and tandem affinity purification of protein complexes and assemblies of expressed proteins in host cells, the isolation and preservation of protein complexes on surfaces and microarrays, and their prior treatment with chemical and biochemical probes by hydrogen exchange, radical probe, chemical cross-linking, and limited proteolysis. The advantages and disadvantages of each of the approaches are presented. These new and emerging applications, which further demonstrate the power of MS, continue to ensure that the mass spectrometer will remain at the heart of discoveries in proteomics in the foreseeable future.

Animals↗

New approach for analysis of the phosphotyrosine proteome and its application to the chicken B cell line, DT40.

In this study, we have begun to analyze phosphotyrosyl and associated proteins present in a DT40 chicken B cell line overexpressing the nonreceptor protein-tyrosine kinase, Syk. An anti-phosphotyrosine antibody was used to select tyrosine-phosphorylated proteins. After tryptic digestion, peptides were subjected to a beta-elimination reaction and phosphotyrosine-containing peptides were enriched via immobilized metal affinity chromatography. Several known substrates and candidate substrates for Syk and the location of 22 tyrosine phosphorylation sites were identified.

Animals↗

[Therapeutic monoclonal antibodies: a little history, a lot of engineering, and... some clinical successes].

Thirty years after their discovery by Milstein and Köhler, monoclonal antibodies have now come of age as therapeutics. Nineteen monoclonal antibodies are on the market and/or have got authorization to be used for the treatment of severe diseases. Many technical efforts have been devoted over the last two decades to the generation of second generation mAbs with better affinities, decreased immunogenicity and optimized effector functions. The development of molecular engineering techniques applied to antibody molecules has also made it possible to design bi-specific antibodies and fusion molecules exhibiting different modules with bi-functional activities. The use of proteomics and genomics combined with phage display allows now the rapid selection of antibodies directed against new targets at a high rate. Many efforts are currently focused on the selection of high-responder patients, the optimization of antibody delivery, schemes of infusion, antibody pharmaco-kinetics and bio-distribution, as well as on a better control of the severe side-effects generated by some antibody treatments.

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Proteomic approach to identification of proteins reactive for abasic sites in DNA.

Apurinic/apyrimidinic (AP) sites, a prominent type of DNA damage, are repaired through the base excision repair mechanism in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes and may interfere with many other cellular processes. A full repertoire of AP site-binding proteins in cells is presently unknown, preventing reliable assessment of harm inflicted by these ubiquitous lesions and of their involvement in the flux of DNA metabolism. We present a proteomics-based strategy for assembling at least a partial catalogue of proteins capable of binding AP sites in DNA. The general scheme relies on the sensitivity of many AP site-bound protein species to NaBH(4) cross-linking. An affinity-tagged substrate is used to facilitate isolation of the cross-linked species, which are then separated and analyzed by mass spectrometry methods. We report identification of seven proteins from Escherichia coli (AroF, DnaK, MutM, PolA, TnaA, TufA, and UvrA) and two proteins from bakers' yeast (ARC1 and Ygl245wp) reactive for AP sites in this system.

Cell Extracts↗

Nitroproteins from a human pituitary adenoma tissue discovered with a nitrotyrosine affinity column and tandem mass spectrometry.

The aim of this study was to characterize endogenous nitroproteins, and those proteins that interact with nitroproteins, in a human pituitary nonfunctional adenoma so as to clarify the role of protein nitration in adenomas. A nitrotyrosine affinity column (NTAC) was used to preferentially enrich and isolate endogenous nitroproteins and nitroprotein-protein complexes from a tissue homogenate that was prepared from a human pituitary nonfunctional pituitary adenoma. The preferentially enriched endogenous nitroproteins and nitroprotein-protein complexes were subjected to trypsin digestion, desalination, and tandem mass spectrometry analysis. Nine nitroproteins (Rho-GTPase-activing protein 5, leukocyte immunoglobulin-like receptor subfamily A member 4 precursor, zinc finger protein 432, cAMP-dependent protein kinase type I-beta regulatory subunit, sphingosine-1-phosphate lyase 1, centaurin beta 1, proteasome subunit alpha type 2, interleukin 1 family member 6, and rhophilin 2) and three proteins (interleukin 1 receptor-associated kinase-like 2, glutamate receptor-interacting protein 2, and ubiquitin) that interacted with nitroproteins were discovered. The nitration site of each nitroprotein was located onto the functional domain where nitration occurred, and each nitroprotein was related to a corresponding functional system. Those data indicate that protein nitration might be an important molecular event in the formation of a human pituitary nonfunctional adenoma.

Adenoma↗

Overexpression and affinity chromatography purification of the Type III restriction endonuclease EcoP15I for use in transcriptome analysis.

The Type III restriction endonuclease EcoP15I is a multifunctional hetero-oligomeric enzyme that recognizes the non-symmetric DNA sequence 5'-CAGCAG. For efficient cleavage, EcoP15I needs the interaction with two copies of the recognition sequence that have to be inversely oriented in the DNA double strand. The enzyme cuts the upper DNA strand 25-26 bp and the lower DNA strand 27-28 bp, respectively, downstream of the recognition sequence-a distinct feature that makes the enzyme particularly valuable for gene expression profiling methods relying on the SAGE procedure (Matsumura et al., PNAS 100, 15718, 2003). Because the broader use of this transcriptome analysis method requires the availability of larger amounts of restriction endonuclease EcoP15I and the enzyme is not commercially available, we have cloned the genes coding for the EcoP15I restriction endonuclease into pQE-16 plasmid vector that provides the enzyme with a C-terminal 6xHis-tag. After Ni-NTA affinity chromatography and ion exchange chromatography on heparin sepharose, we obtained 5mg homogeneous EcoP15I per gram cell pellet within 1-2 day(s). Moreover, the C-terminally 6xHis-tagged EcoP15I restriction endonuclease shows comparable enzymatic activity as the untagged enzyme.

Amino Acid Sequence↗

Glycoproteomics of Trypanosoma cruzi trypomastigotes using subcellular fractionation, lectin affinity, and stable isotope labeling.

Herein we detail the first glycoproteomic analysis of a human pathogen. We describe an approach that enables the identification of organelle and cell surface N-linked glycoproteins from Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of Chagas' disease. This approach is based on a subcellular fractionation protocol to produce fractions enriched in either organelle or plasma membrane/cytoplasmic proteins. Through lectin affinity capture of the glycopeptides from each subcellular fraction and stable isotope labeling of the glycan attachment sites with H(2)18O, we unambiguously identified 36 glycosylation sites on 35 glycopeptides which mapped to 29 glycoproteins. We also present the first expression evidence for 11 T. cruzi specific glycoproteins and provide experimental data indicating that the mucin associated surface protein family (MASP) and dispersed gene family (DGF-1) are post-translationally modified by N-linked glycans.

Amino Acid Sequence↗

Genome of the extremely radiation-resistant bacterium Deinococcus radiodurans viewed from the perspective of comparative genomics.

The bacterium Deinococcus radiodurans shows remarkable resistance to a range of damage caused by ionizing radiation, desiccation, UV radiation, oxidizing agents, and electrophilic mutagens. D. radiodurans is best known for its extreme resistance to ionizing radiation; not only can it grow continuously in the presence of chronic radiation (6 kilorads/h), but also it can survive acute exposures to gamma radiation exceeding 1,500 kilorads without dying or undergoing induced mutation. These characteristics were the impetus for sequencing the genome of D. radiodurans and the ongoing development of its use for bioremediation of radioactive wastes. Although it is known that these multiple resistance phenotypes stem from efficient DNA repair processes, the mechanisms underlying these extraordinary repair capabilities remain poorly understood. In this work we present an extensive comparative sequence analysis of the Deinococcus genome. Deinococcus is the first representative with a completely sequenced genome from a distinct bacterial lineage of extremophiles, the Thermus-Deinococcus group. Phylogenetic tree analysis, combined with the identification of several synapomorphies between Thermus and Deinococcus, supports the hypothesis that it is an ancient group with no clear affinities to any of the other known bacterial lineages. Distinctive features of the Deinococcus genome as well as features shared with other free-living bacteria were revealed by comparison of its proteome to the collection of clusters of orthologous groups of proteins. Analysis of paralogs in Deinococcus has revealed several unique protein families. In addition, specific expansions of several other families including phosphatases, proteases, acyltransferases, and Nudix family pyrophosphohydrolases were detected. Genes that potentially affect DNA repair and recombination and stress responses were investigated in detail. Some proteins appear to have been horizontally transferred from eukaryotes and are not present in other bacteria. For example, three proteins homologous to plant desiccation resistance proteins were identified, and these are particularly interesting because of the correlation between desiccation and radiation resistance. Compared to other bacteria, the D. radiodurans genome is enriched in repetitive sequences, namely, IS-like transposons and small intergenic repeats. In combination, these observations suggest that several different biological mechanisms contribute to the multiple DNA repair-dependent phenotypes of this organism.

Amino Acid Sequence↗

Screening and optimizing protein production in E. coli.

Significant improvements in the technologies used for protein production have been driven by impending genome-scale proteomics projects. These initiatives have favored Escherichia coli-based expression systems, which allow rapid cloning and expression of proteins at low cost. The range of commercially available molecular biology kits, vectors, affinity tags, and host cell lines have increased dramatically in recent years. For the structural biology community, where protein production is often a rate-limiting step, these developments have made the process of producing and purifying large amounts of protein for structural studies simpler and faster. The large-scale automated screening approaches for optimizing protein production employed by structural genomics initiatives can be adapted to a more practical targeted approach appropriate for individual structural biology groups. This chapter describes simple, rapid screening methods for testing optimal vector/host combinations using a 96-well format.

Cloning, Molecular↗

Microchip capillary electrophoresis: application to peptide analysis.

The development of analytical methodologies to elucidate mechanisms of peptide transport and metabolism is important for the understanding of disease states and the design of effective drug therapies. Interest in the use of microchip capillary electrophoresis (CE) devices for peptide analysis stems from the ability to perform fast, highly efficient separations combined with small sample volume requirements. Many of the separation modes developed on conventional systems, including electrochromatography, isoelectric focusing, and electrophoretic bioaffinity assays, have been demonstrated on microchip devices. Steps that include sample preparation and labeling can also be integrated onto the microchip platform. This chapter will discuss considerations for peptide analysis using microchip CE and will focus on different approaches to sample preparation, separation, and detection.

Affinity Labels↗

[Advances in monoclonal antibody researches].

Monoclonal antibody techniques are very important tools in modern life science research. Despite extensive research efforts paid in recent years, and promising results yielded in the study on the structure and function of genes and proteins, there is still a great need for further researches on the definition, principle and applicability of some immunological methods. This review gives an overview of the advances in immunological researches, including DNA immunization, cellular immunization and preparation of monoclonal antibodies. Using methods of modem molecular immunology, such as genetic immunization, cellular immunization, subtractive immunization and repetitive immunization multiple sites (RIMMS), to construct eukaryotic expression vector and to prepare high-affinity monoclonal antibodies in short time, the conventional method which is time-consuming and laborious could be improved. It is meaningful to the field of basic research and application, such as proteomics, biochip, clinical medicine and diagnosis and therapy of diseases.

Aerospace Medicine↗

An efficient proteomics method to identify the cellular targets of protein kinase inhibitors.

Small molecule inhibitors of protein kinases are widely used in signal transduction research and are emerging as a major class of drugs. Although interpretation of biological results obtained with these reagents critically depends on their selectivity, efficient methods for proteome-wide assessment of kinase inhibitor selectivity have not yet been reported. Here, we address this important issue and describe a method for identifying targets of the widely used p38 kinase inhibitor SB 203580. Immobilization of a suitable SB 203580 analogue and thoroughly optimized biochemical conditions for affinity chromatography permitted the dramatic enrichment and identification of several previously unknown protein kinase targets of SB 203580. In vitro kinase assays showed that cyclin G-associated kinase (GAK) and CK1 were almost as potently inhibited as p38alpha whereas RICK [Rip-like interacting caspase-like apoptosis-regulatory protein (CLARP) kinase/Rip2/CARDIAK] was even more sensitive to inhibition by SB 203580. The cellular kinase activity of RICK, a known signal transducer of inflammatory responses, was already inhibited by submicromolar concentrations of SB 203580 in intact cells. Therefore, our results warrant a reevaluation of the vast amount of data obtained with SB 203580 and might have significant implications on the development of p38 inhibitors as antiinflammatory drugs. Based on the procedures described here, efficient affinity purification techniques can be developed for other protein kinase inhibitors, providing crucial information about their cellular modes of action.

Amino Acid Sequence↗

Proteomic analysis of uveal melanoma reveals novel potential markers involved in tumor progression.

PURPOSE: Patient survival in uveal melanoma may benefit from earlier recognition of potential metastases to the liver, but as yet, proper markers indicating metastases are not available. Identification of metastasis markers would therefore be of great value. The proteins that are expressed in two cell lines originating from two liver metastases were compared with the proteins expressed in a cell line obtained from the primary uveal melanoma of the same patient, to identify proteins that play a role in tumor progression as well as proteins that are expressed specifically in metastases. METHODS: Protein analysis was performed by using two-dimensional gel electrophoresis. A subset of proteins was subsequently identified with mass spectrometry. RESULTS: A set of 24 proteins was differentially expressed in both of the two metastatic cell lines compared with the cell line derived from the primary tumor. These proteins were subdivided into groups according to cellular function, with important roles in tumor development. CONCLUSIONS: Tumor progression and development of metastases is a multicomplex system. Comparing protein expression in two cell lines derived from metastases with a cell line derived from a primary uveal melanoma from the same patient identified proteins involved in tumor progression, and proteins specifically expressed in the metastases, which have the potential of becoming clinically useful biomarkers.

Biomarkers, Tumor↗

Effect of immunoaffinity depletion of human serum during proteomic investigations.

Controversy exists regarding the proper mining of the human serum proteome. Because of the analytical challenges of accurately measuring samples containing a very large dynamic range of protein concentrations, current practices have employed depletion of the highly abundant housekeeping serum proteins, such as albumin and immunoglobins. There is question as to the selectivity of depletion, namely, is there loss of other non abundant serum proteins along with albumin, haptoglobin and other commonly depleted proteins. In this study, human serum was analyzed with and without immunoaffinity depletion of the six most abundant proteins by multidimensional liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. Two replicates of each experiment were conducted and compared against one another. In both depleted and nondepleted replicates there was a 73% and 72% overlap of identified peptides and a 64% and 78% overlap of identified proteins, respectively. Of 262 unique proteins identified in the four experiments, 82 were found in common to all four experiments, 142 unique to the depleted serum, and 38 unique to the nondepleted serum. Although serum depletion of highly abundant proteins significantly increased the number of proteins identified, both the degree of sample complexity and this depletion method resulted in a nonselective loss of other proteins.

Albumins↗

In vivo dual-tagging proteomic approach in studying signaling pathways in immune response.

Up to date, few successes have been achieved to identify the signaling molecules directly from immune cells due to their low-abundance and dynamic nature. Here, we designed an in vivo dual-tagging quantitative approach that integrated epitope-tagging which allows single affinity purification of the natural complexes formed at real-time, and amino acid-coded mass tagging (AACT) that assists mass spectrometry-based quantitative measurement, to identify the specific components of a signaling complex formed in macrophage cells upon lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulation. The sensitivity and accuracy of this quantitative method are significantly higher than those of tandem affinity purification, because the multiple step of purifications are avoided to preserve weakly interacting molecules. We identified a number of proteins that interact with MyD88, a critical adaptor protein in innate immune response, in macrophages upon stimulation. Among those newly identified MyD88-interacting partners, FLAP-1 was found to be an activator of NF-kappaB, the key transcription factor in immune response. This integrated approach provides global information on the functional link between MyD88 and other proteins in transducing the TLR-mediated signal and is generally applicable to in vivo analyses of other signaling pathways.

5-Lipoxygenase-Activating Proteins↗

ChromID: A Protocol for Mapping Protein Chromatin Interactions in Living Cells.

Chromatin modifications regulate genome function by recruiting proteins that control transcription, genome organization, and DNA repair. Identifying the proteins associated with specific chromatin modifications is therefore essential for understanding how these regulatory processes operate. Traditional approaches, including chromatin immunoprecipitation and affinity purification coupled to mass spectrometry, have uncovered many chromatin-associated proteins. However, they often rely on crosslinking and chromatin fragmentation, which can disrupt native chromatin architecture and limit the detection of transient interactions. Here, we describe a proximity-labeling protocol for identifying the chromatin-dependent protein interactome associated with specific chromatin marks, termed ChromID. ChromID uses engineered chromatin readers (eCRs) fused to a promiscuous biotin ligase, which labels proteins in the immediate vicinity of the targeted chromatin mark. The protocol includes in vivo biotin labeling, nuclear extract preparation, streptavidin-based enrichment, and tryptic digestion for downstream LC-MS/MS analysis. The protocol has been validated across multiple cell types and chromatin contexts and can be extended to other chromatin-associated proteins, providing a versatile approach to profile chromatin-associated proteomes within their native cellular environment. Key features • Maps proteins associated with different chromatin modifications in living cells using engineered chromatin readers fused to TurboID, BASU, or other promiscuous biotin ligases. • Preserves native chromatin organization and captures transient chromatin-associated interactions that are often lost during conventional affinity purification workflows. • Validated across multiple chromatin contexts, including histone modifications, DNA methylation, transcription factors, RNA polymerase II, and DNA damage-associated chromatin states. • Applicable to diverse cell types and organisms and adaptable to other chromatin-associated proteins, including transcription factors and chromatin regulators.

Biotin proximity labeling↗

Environmentally modulated phosphorylation and dynamics of proteins in photosynthetic membranes.

Recent advances in vectorial proteomics of protein domains exposed to the surface of photosynthetic thylakoid membranes of plants and the green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii allowed mapping of in vivo phosphorylation sites in integral and peripheral membrane proteins. In plants, significant changes of thylakoid protein phosphorylation are observed in response to stress, particularly in photosystem II under high light or high temperature stress. Thylakoid protein phosphorylation in the algae is much more responsive to the ambient redox and light conditions, as well as to CO(2) availability. The light-dependent multiple and differential phosphorylation of CP29 linker protein in the green algae is suggested to control photosynthetic state transitions and uncoupling of light harvesting proteins from photosystem II under high light. The similar role for regulation of the dynamic distribution of light harvesting proteins in plants is proposed for the TSP9 protein, which together with other recently discovered peripheral proteins undergoes specific environment- and redox-dependent phosphorylation at the thylakoid surface. This review focuses on the environmentally modulated reversible phosphorylation of thylakoid proteins related to their membrane dynamics and affinity towards particular photosynthetic protein complexes.

Algal Proteins↗

Proteome-wide characterization of N-glycosylation events by diagonal chromatography.

A procedure to map N-glycosylation sites is presented here. It can be applied to purified proteins as well as to highly complex mixtures. The method exploits deglycosylation by PNGase F in a diagonal, reverse-phase chromatographic setup. When applied to 10 microL of mouse serum, affinity-depleted for its three most abundant components, 117 known or predicted sites were mapped in addition to 10 novel sites. Several sites were detected on soluble membrane or receptor components. Our method furthermore senses the nature of glycan structures and can detect differential glycosylation on a given site. These properties--high sensitivity and dependence on glycan imprinting--can be exploited for glycan-biomarker analysis.

Amino Acid Sequence↗