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beta(2)-glycoprotein I-dependent alterations in membrane properties.

A T Lee1, K Balasubramanian, A J Schroit

  • 1Department of Cancer Biology - 173, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030-4095, USA.

Biochimica Et Biophysica Acta
|December 19, 2000
PubMed
Summary

beta(2)-Glycoprotein I (beta(2)GP1) binding to membranes alters fluidity and polarization. In low ionic conditions, these changes can cause membrane precipitation, impacting coagulation and apoptosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Membrane Biophysics

Background:

  • beta(2)-Glycoprotein I (beta(2)GP1) is a serum glycoprotein that interacts with anionic phospholipids.
  • beta(2)GP1 plays a role in phosphatidylserine (PS)-dependent coagulation and apoptotic processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the molecular consequences of beta(2)GP1 binding to target membranes.
  • To investigate the interaction between beta(2)GP1 and PS-containing vesicles using fluorescent spectroscopy.

Main Methods:

  • Fluorescent spectroscopy was used to study beta(2)GP1 interaction with pyrene-labeled and PS-containing vesicles.
  • Resonance energy transfer between fluorescein-labeled beta(2)GP1 and rhodamine-containing PS vesicles analyzed binding kinetics.

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Main Results:

  • beta(2)GP1 binding decreased the excimer/monomer ratio (E/M) of target membranes, indicating altered fluidity.
  • These membrane alterations were more pronounced in low ionic strength buffer and coincided with membrane precipitation.
  • beta(2)GP1 binding occurred in two phases: rapid C-terminus binding (<2 s) and a slower N-terminus binding in low ionic strength solutions.

Conclusions:

  • beta(2)GP1 binding significantly alters the fluidity and membrane polarization of target membranes.
  • In low ionic strength conditions, these alterations are substantial enough to induce membrane precipitation.
  • The findings provide insight into the molecular mechanisms underlying beta(2)GP1's role in physiological processes.