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Nathan A Schnarr¹, Alan J Kennan

¹Department of Chemistry, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA.

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Area of Science:

Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Supramolecular Chemistry

Background:

Coiled-coil heterotrimers are crucial protein structures.
Controlling the composition of these heterotrimers is essential for various applications.
Existing methods for peptide exchange are limited in specificity and control.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the capacity for sequential and specific exchange of single peptides within coiled-coil heterotrimers.
To develop a method for iterative, pH-triggered replacement of trimer components.
To assess the specificity and control of peptide exchange in complex molecular environments.

Main Methods:

Utilizing dual hydrophobic-hydrophilic interface systems.
Implementing iterative cycles of pH-triggered strand exchange.
Conducting control experiments to assess background exchange and specificity.

Main Results:

Demonstrated iterative cycles of pH-triggered strand exchange.
Achieved specific replacement of one, two, or all three initial trimer components.
Showcased selective displacement of peptides from distinct heterotrimers.
Confirmed negligible background exchange between complexes.
Verified the operability of previously documented peptidic cross-linking strategies.

Conclusions:

Developed a novel system for precise, sequential peptide exchange in coiled-coil heterotrimers.
The pH-triggered exchange mechanism offers high specificity and control over complex composition.
This approach provides a versatile platform for designing and modifying protein complexes.