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Stabilizing effect of Zn2+ in native bovine rhodopsin.


ABSTRACT: Single-molecule force spectroscopy (SMFS) is a powerful tool to dissect molecular interactions that govern the stability and function of proteins. We applied SMFS to understand the effect of Zn2+ on the molecular interactions underlying the structure of rhodopsin. Force-distance curves obtained from SMFS assays revealed the strength and location of molecular interactions that stabilize structural segments within this receptor. The inclusion of ZnCl2 in SMFS assay buffer increased the stability of most structural segments. This effect was not mimicked by CaCl2, CdCl2, or CoCl2. Thus, Zn2+ stabilizes the structure of rhodopsin in a specific manner.

SUBMITTER: Park PS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2043472 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Stabilizing effect of Zn2+ in native bovine rhodopsin.

Park Paul S-H PS   Sapra K Tanuj KT   Koliński Michał M   Filipek Sławomir S   Palczewski Krzysztof K   Muller Daniel J DJ  

The Journal of biological chemistry 20070215 15


Single-molecule force spectroscopy (SMFS) is a powerful tool to dissect molecular interactions that govern the stability and function of proteins. We applied SMFS to understand the effect of Zn2+ on the molecular interactions underlying the structure of rhodopsin. Force-distance curves obtained from SMFS assays revealed the strength and location of molecular interactions that stabilize structural segments within this receptor. The inclusion of ZnCl2 in SMFS assay buffer increased the stability o  ...[more]

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