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Probing cross-bridge angular transitions using multiple extrinsic reporter groups.

K Ajtai1, A Ringler, T P Burghardt

  • 1Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota 55905.

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|January 14, 1992
PubMed
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Skeletal muscle cross-bridges rotate significantly upon MgADP binding, as shown by spin and fluorescent probes. This rotation, primarily around the major axis, may mimic force generation mechanisms.

Area of Science:

  • Biophysics
  • Muscle Physiology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Myosin cross-bridges are crucial for muscle contraction.
  • Understanding cross-bridge orientation and movement is key to elucidating muscle force generation.
  • Specific labeling techniques are needed to study cross-bridge dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the orientation and rotation of myosin cross-bridges in skeletal muscle fibers.
  • To determine the angular transition of cross-bridges upon nucleotide binding.
  • To correlate cross-bridge rotation with force generation mechanisms.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized 15N- and 2H-substituted maleimido-TEMPO spin label ([15N,2H]MTSL) and 1,5-IAEDANS fluorescent label.
  • Specifically modified sulfhydryl 1 of myosin in skeletal muscle fibers.

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  • Measured electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectra and fluorescence polarization spectra under various physiological conditions.

    • Main Results:

    • EPR spectra showed a clear spectral shift upon MgADP binding, indicating cross-bridge rotation.
    • The improved angular resolution of the [15N,2H]MTSL probe enabled observation of torsion angle changes.
    • Combined EPR and fluorescence data revealed a large angular transition of actin-bound cross-bridges upon MgADP binding.

    Conclusions:

    • Actin-bound cross-bridges undergo significant rotation upon binding MgADP.
    • Cross-bridge rotation occurs mainly about an axis parallel to its major axis, resembling an ellipsoid.
    • This rotation mechanism may be fundamental to cross-bridge function during muscle force generation.