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3. Structure of native lens connexin 46/50 intercellular channels by cryo-EM

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Myers, Janette B., Haddad, Bassam G., O'Neill, Susan E., Chorev, Dror S., Yoshioka, Craig C., Robinson, Carol V., and Zuckerman, Daniel M.

Subjects
Cell interactions -- Analysis, Cell membranes -- Physiological aspects -- Analysis, Cytological research, Neurophysiology, Gene mutation, Microscopy, Electron microscopy, Crystal structure, Cataracts, Environmental issues, Science and technology, Zoology and wildlife conservation
Abstract

Gap junctions establish direct pathways for cell-to-cell communication through the assembly of twelve connexin subunits that form intercellular channels connecting neighbouring cells. Co-assembly of different connexin isoforms produces channels with unique properties and enables communication across cell types. Here we used single-particle cryo-electron microscopy to investigate the structural basis of connexin co-assembly in native lens gap junction channels composed of connexin 46 and connexin 50 (Cx46/50). We provide the first comparative analysis to connexin 26 (Cx26), which--together with computational studies--elucidates key energetic features governing gap junction permselectivity. Cx46/50 adopts an open-state conformation that is distinct from the Cx26 crystal structure, yet it appears to be stabilized by a conserved set of hydrophobic anchoring residues. 'Hot spots' of genetic mutations linked to hereditary cataract formation map to the core structural-functional elements identified in Cx46/50, suggesting explanations for many of the disease-causing effects.Cryo-electron microscopy structures of connexin channels composed of connexin 46 and connexin 50 in an open-state reveal features that govern permselectivity and the location of mutated residues linked to herediatry cataracts., Author(s): Janette B. Myers [sup.1] , Bassam G. Haddad [sup.1] , Susan E. O'Neill [sup.1] , Dror S. Chorev [sup.2] , Craig C. Yoshioka [sup.3] , Carol V. Robinson [sup.2] [...]

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2018
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5. Crystal structure and biophysical characterization of IspD from Burkholderia thailandensis and Mycobacterium paratuberculosis.

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Pierce, Phillip G., Hartnett, Brian E., Laughlin, Tosha M., Blain, Joy M., Mayclin, Stephen J., Bolejack, Madison J., Myers, Janette B., Higgins, Tate W., Dranow, David M., Sullivan, Amy, Lorimer, Donald D., Edwards, Thomas E., Hagen, Timothy J., Horn, James R., and Myler, Peter J.

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MYCOBACTERIUM avium paratuberculosis, CRYSTAL structure, BURKHOLDERIA, ISOTHERMAL titration calorimetry, ANTI-infective agents
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The methylerythritol phosphate (MEP) pathway is a metabolic pathway that produces the isoprenoids isopentyl pyrophosphate and dimethylallyl pyrophosphate. Notably, the MEP pathway is present in bacteria and not in mammals, which makes the enzymes of the MEP pathway attractive targets for discovering new anti‐infective agents due to the reduced chances of off‐target interactions leading to side effects. There are seven enzymes in the MEP pathway, the third of which is IspD. Two crystal structures of Burkholderia thailandensis IspD (BtIspD) were determined: an apo structure and that of a complex with cytidine triphosphate (CTP). Comparison of the CTP‐bound BtIspD structure with the apo structure revealed that CTP binding stabilizes the loop composed of residues 13–19. The apo structure of Mycobacterium paratuberculosis IspD (MpIspD) is also reported. The melting temperatures of MpIspD and BtIspD were evaluated by circular dichroism. The moderate Tm values suggest that a thermal shift assay may be feasible for future inhibitor screening. Finally, the binding affinity of CTP for BtIspD was evaluated by isothermal titration calorimetry. These structural and biophysical data will aid in the discovery of IspD inhibitors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2024
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12. Publisher Correction: The CaMKII holoenzyme structure in activation-competent conformations

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Myers, Janette B., Zaegel, Vincent, Coultrap, Steven J., Miller, Adam P., Bayer, K. Ulrich, and Reichow, Steve L.

Subjects
Models, Molecular, Protein Conformation, Correction, Rats, Enzyme Activation, Microscopy, Electron, Protein Domains, Mutation, Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer, Animals, Humans, Phosphorylation, Protein Multimerization, Calcium-Calmodulin-Dependent Protein Kinase Type 2
Abstract

The Ca

Published
2018

17. Brucella melitensis Methionyl-tRNA-Synthetase (MetRS), a Potential Drug Target for Brucellosis

Author

Ojo, Kayode K., Ranade, Ranae M., Zhang, Zhongsheng, Dranow, David M., Myers, Janette B., Choi, Ryan, Hewitt, Steve Nakazawa, Edwards, Thomas E., Davies, Douglas R., Lorimer, Donald, Boyle, Stephen M., Barrett, Lynn K., Buckner, Frederick S., Fan, Erkang, Van Voorhis, Wesley C., Ojo, Kayode K., Ranade, Ranae M., Zhang, Zhongsheng, Dranow, David M., Myers, Janette B., Choi, Ryan, Hewitt, Steve Nakazawa, Edwards, Thomas E., Davies, Douglas R., Lorimer, Donald, Boyle, Stephen M., Barrett, Lynn K., Buckner, Frederick S., Fan, Erkang, and Van Voorhis, Wesley C.

Abstract

We investigated Brucella melitensis methionyl-tRNA-synthetase (BmMetRS) with molecular, structural and phenotypic methods to learn if BmMetRS is a promising target for brucellosis drug development. Recombinant BmMetRS was expressed, purified from wild type Brucella melitensis biovar Abortus 2308 strain ATCC/CRP #DD-156 and screened by a thermal melt assay against a focused library of one hundred previously classified methionyl-tRNA-synthetase inhibitors of the blood stage form of Trypanosoma brucei. Three compounds showed appreciable shift of denaturation temperature and were selected for further studies on inhibition of the recombinant enzyme activity and cell viability against wild type B. melitensis strain 16M. BmMetRS protein complexed with these three inhibitors resolved into three-dimensional crystal structures and was analyzed. All three selected methionyl-tRNA-synthetase compounds inhibit recombinant BmMetRS enzymatic functions in an aminoacylation assay at varying concentrations. Furthermore, growth inhibition of B. melitensis strain 16M by the compounds was shown. Inhibitor-BmMetRS crystal structure models were used to illustrate the molecular basis of the enzyme inhibition. Our current data suggests that BmMetRS is a promising target for brucellosis drug development. However, further studies are needed to optimize lead compound potency, efficacy and safety as well as determine the pharmacokinetics, optimal dosage, and duration for effective treatment.

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2016
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18. Correction: Brucella melitensis Methionyl-tRNA-Synthetase (MetRS), a Potential Drug Target for Brucellosis

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Ojo, Kayode K., primary, Ranade, Ranae M., additional, Zhang, Zhongsheng, additional, Dranow, David M., additional, Myers, Janette B., additional, Choi, Ryan, additional, Nakazawa Hewitt, Steve, additional, Edwards, Thomas E., additional, Davies, Douglas R., additional, Lorimer, Donald, additional, Boyle, Stephen M., additional, Barrett, Lynn K., additional, Buckner, Frederick S., additional, Fan, Erkang, additional, and Van Voorhis, Wesley C., additional

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2016
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19. Brucella melitensis Methionyl-tRNA-Synthetase (MetRS), a Potential Drug Target for Brucellosis

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Ojo, Kayode K., primary, Ranade, Ranae M., additional, Zhang, Zhongsheng, additional, Dranow, David M., additional, Myers, Janette B., additional, Choi, Ryan, additional, Nakazawa Hewitt, Steve, additional, Edwards, Thomas E., additional, Davies, Douglas R., additional, Lorimer, Donald, additional, Boyle, Stephen M., additional, Barrett, Lynn K., additional, Buckner, Frederick S., additional, Fan, Erkang, additional, and Van Voorhis, Wesley C., additional

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2016
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20. Increasing the structural coverage of tuberculosis drug targets

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Baugh, Loren, primary, Phan, Isabelle, additional, Begley, Darren W., additional, Clifton, Matthew C., additional, Armour, Brianna, additional, Dranow, David M., additional, Taylor, Brandy M., additional, Muruthi, Marvin M., additional, Abendroth, Jan, additional, Fairman, James W., additional, Fox, David, additional, Dieterich, Shellie H., additional, Staker, Bart L., additional, Gardberg, Anna S., additional, Choi, Ryan, additional, Hewitt, Stephen N., additional, Napuli, Alberto J., additional, Myers, Janette, additional, Barrett, Lynn K., additional, Zhang, Yang, additional, Ferrell, Micah, additional, Mundt, Elizabeth, additional, Thompkins, Katie, additional, Tran, Ngoc, additional, Lyons-Abbott, Sally, additional, Abramov, Ariel, additional, Sekar, Aarthi, additional, Serbzhinskiy, Dmitri, additional, Lorimer, Don, additional, Buchko, Garry W., additional, Stacy, Robin, additional, Stewart, Lance J., additional, Edwards, Thomas E., additional, Van Voorhis, Wesley C., additional, and Myler, Peter J., additional

Published
2015
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