期刊
BIOMOLECULES
卷 12, 期 8, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/biom12081076
关键词
detergent-free membrane protein isolation; ionic and non-ionic polymers; lipid-nanodisc; membrane protein stability and structure; NMR; cryoEM
资金
- National Institute of Health (NIH) [R35GM139573]
Atomic-resolution structural studies of membrane-associated proteins and peptides in a membrane environment are important for understanding their biological function and disease pathology. Recent advancements in NMR spectroscopy, cryoEM approaches, and the development of novel membrane mimetics have overcome the complexity of the cell membrane and enabled reconstitution and investigation of membrane proteins.
Atomic-resolution structural studies of membrane-associated proteins and peptides in a membrane environment are important to fully understand their biological function and the roles played by them in the pathology of many diseases. However, the complexity of the cell membrane has severely limited the application of commonly used biophysical and biochemical techniques. Recent advancements in NMR spectroscopy and cryoEM approaches and the development of novel membrane mimetics have overcome some of the major challenges in this area. For example, the development of a variety of lipid-nanodiscs has enabled stable reconstitution and structural and functional studies of membrane proteins. In particular, the ability of synthetic amphipathic polymers to isolate membrane proteins directly from the cell membrane, along with the associated membrane components such as lipids, without the use of a detergent, has opened new avenues to study the structure and function of membrane proteins using a variety of biophysical and biological approaches. This review article is focused on covering the various polymers and approaches developed and their applications for the functional reconstitution and structural investigation of membrane proteins. The unique advantages and limitations of the use of synthetic polymers are also discussed.
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