Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
BB/R016445/1
United Kingdom
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
BB/W003449/1
United Kingdom
Citation
Journal: Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A / Year: 2023 Title: An expandable, modular de novo protein platform for precision redox engineering. Authors: George H Hutchins / Claire E M Noble / H Adrian Bunzel / Christopher Williams / Paulina Dubiel / Sathish K N Yadav / Paul M Molinaro / Rob Barringer / Hector Blackburn / Benjamin J Hardy / ...Authors: George H Hutchins / Claire E M Noble / H Adrian Bunzel / Christopher Williams / Paulina Dubiel / Sathish K N Yadav / Paul M Molinaro / Rob Barringer / Hector Blackburn / Benjamin J Hardy / Alice E Parnell / Charles Landau / Paul R Race / Thomas A A Oliver / Ronald L Koder / Matthew P Crump / Christiane Schaffitzel / A Sofia F Oliveira / Adrian J Mulholland / J L Ross Anderson / Abstract: The electron-conducting circuitry of life represents an as-yet untapped resource of exquisite, nanoscale biomolecular engineering. Here, we report the characterization and structure of a de novo ...The electron-conducting circuitry of life represents an as-yet untapped resource of exquisite, nanoscale biomolecular engineering. Here, we report the characterization and structure of a de novo diheme "maquette" protein, 4D2, which we subsequently use to create an expanded, modular platform for heme protein design. A well-folded monoheme variant was created by computational redesign, which was then utilized for the experimental validation of continuum electrostatic redox potential calculations. This demonstrates how fundamental biophysical properties can be predicted and fine-tuned. 4D2 was then extended into a tetraheme helical bundle, representing a 7 nm molecular wire. Despite a molecular weight of only 24 kDa, electron cryomicroscopy illustrated a remarkable level of detail, indicating the positioning of the secondary structure and the heme cofactors. This robust, expressible, highly thermostable and readily designable modular platform presents a valuable resource for redox protein design and the future construction of artificial electron-conducting circuitry.
Mass: 12666.130 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Escherichia coli (E. coli) / Production host: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
#2: Chemical
ChemComp-HEM / PROTOPORPHYRINIXCONTAININGFE / HEME / Heme B
Mass: 616.487 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Formula: C34H32FeN4O4 / Feature type: SUBJECT OF INVESTIGATION