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  • 1Center for Single Molecule Biophysics, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287, USA.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Enzymology
  • Chemical Biology

Background:

  • Enzyme activity modulation is crucial for understanding biological processes and developing therapeutics.
  • High-throughput screening methods are needed to identify molecules that interact with and modify enzyme function.
  • Current methods may face challenges in simultaneously assessing molecular binding and functional impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a novel method for screening high-density arrays to discover peptides that bind to and modulate enzyme activity.
  • To enable simultaneous measurement of enzyme binding and activity at individual spots on an array.
  • To demonstrate the utility of the method in identifying enzyme-modulating peptides.

Main Methods:

  • A polyvinyl alcohol solution was applied to array surfaces to restrict product diffusion from enzymatic reactions.
  • This allowed for the simultaneous measurement of enzyme activity and peptide binding at each spot.
  • The method was tested using horseradish peroxidase, alkaline phosphatase, and beta-galactosidase.

Main Results:

  • Peptides that bound to horseradish peroxidase, alkaline phosphatase, and beta-galactosidase were successfully identified.
  • The method demonstrated the ability to detect peptides that substantially altered the activity of these enzymes.
  • Binding levels and enzyme activity were compared to identify functional peptide binders.

Conclusions:

  • The presented method provides a robust platform for screening high-density arrays to discover enzyme modulators.
  • The technique allows for simultaneous assessment of binding and functional modulation, enhancing screening efficiency.
  • This approach has broad applicability for identifying peptides or small molecules that modify enzyme activity.