Sequence-Dependent Correlated Segments in the Intrinsically Disordered Region of ChiZ
BIOMOLECULES(2020)
Abstract
How sequences of intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) code for their conformational dynamics is poorly understood. Here, we combined NMR spectroscopy, small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to characterize the conformations and dynamics of ChiZ1-64. MD simulations, first validated by SAXS and secondary chemical shift data, found scant alpha-helices or beta-strands but a considerable propensity for polyproline II (PPII) torsion angles. Importantly, several blocks of residues (e.g., 11-29) emerge as "correlated segments", identified by their frequent formation of PPII stretches, salt bridges, cation-pi interactions, and sidechain-backbone hydrogen bonds. NMR relaxation experiments showed non-uniform transverse relaxation rates (R(2)s) and nuclear Overhauser enhancements (NOEs) along the sequence (e.g., highR(2)s and NOEs for residues 11-14 and 23-28). MD simulations further revealed that the extent of segmental correlation is sequence-dependent; segments where internal interactions are more prevalent manifest elevated "collective" motions on the 5-10 ns timescale and suppressed local motions on the sub-ns timescale. Amide proton exchange rates provides corroboration, with residues in the most correlated segment exhibiting the highest protection factors. We propose the correlated segment as a defining feature for the conformations and dynamics of IDPs.
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Key words
correlated segment,conformational dynamics,intrinsically disordered protein,molecular dynamics,nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR),protein conformation,small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS)
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