作者: Matthew Rienzo , Angela R. Rocchi , Stephanie D. Threatt , Dennis A. Dougherty , Sarah C. R. Lummis
关键词: Xenopus 、 Biophysics 、 Ligand-gated ion channel 、 Cys-loop receptors 、 Biology 、 Biochemistry 、 Ion channel 、 Peptide sequence 、 GLIC 、 Gating 、 Protein structure
摘要: Gloeobacter violaceus ligand-gated ion channel (GLIC) has served as a valuable structural and functional model for the eukaryotic Cys-loop receptor superfamily. In other receptors, we have previously demonstrated crucial roles played by several conserved prolines. Here explore role of prolines in gating transitions GLIC. As conventional substitutions at some positions resulted nonfunctional proteins, used vivo non-canonical amino acid mutagenesis to determine specific requirements these sites. Receptors were expressed heterologously Xenopus laevis oocytes, whole-cell electrophysiology was monitor activity. Pro-119 Cys-loop, Pro-198 Pro-203 M1 helix, Pro-299 M4 helix sensitive substitution, distinct activity revealed each. context available data GLIC, behaviors Pro-119, Pro-203, mutants are consistent with earlier proline work. However, site displays unique phenotype that gives evidence importance region surrounding this residue correct functioning