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Paolo Ascenzi1, Alessio Bocedi, Livia Leoni

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Oxygen (O2), nitric oxide (NO), and carbon monoxide (CO) are vital signaling molecules in biological functions. This review covers heme-based mechanisms for CO sensing in bacterial and mammalian transcriptional factors.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Signaling Pathways

Background:

  • Oxygen (O2), nitric oxide (NO), and carbon monoxide (CO) are integral to numerous enzymatic reactions, including respiration, denitrification, nitrogen fixation, and methanogenesis.
  • Recent research highlights the crucial role of O2, NO, and CO as signaling molecules regulating diverse biological functions.
  • Understanding the molecular mechanisms of gas sensing is essential for deciphering cellular communication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the heme-based mechanisms underlying carbon monoxide (CO) sensing.
  • To discuss the signal transduction pathways involved in CO sensing by transcriptional factors.
  • To provide insights into the biological significance of gas molecule signaling.

Main Methods:

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  • Literature review of studies on heme-based gas sensing mechanisms.
  • Analysis of signal transduction pathways in transcriptional factors.
  • Comparative examination of bacterial and mammalian CO sensing systems.

    • Main Results:

    • Detailed review of CO sensing mechanisms in bacterial homodimeric CooA.
    • Explanation of CO sensing by mammalian heterodimeric NPAS2-BMAL1 transcriptional factors.
    • Discussion of conserved and distinct features in heme-based CO sensing across species.

    Conclusions:

    • Heme-based mechanisms are critical for sensing CO by transcriptional factors like CooA and NPAS2-BMAL1.
    • Signal transduction pathways effectively translate CO binding into cellular responses.
    • Further research into gas signaling pathways can reveal novel therapeutic targets.