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  • Supramolecular chemistry
  • Protein-ligand interactions
  • Structural biology

Background:

  • Designed proteins offer tailored binding pockets.
  • Macrocycles like sulfonato-calix[8]arene are versatile hosts.
  • Understanding protein-macrocycle complexes is key for molecular recognition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the complex formation between a pentameric beta-propeller protein and sulfonato-calix[8]arene.
  • To investigate the structural basis of their high-affinity interaction.
  • To explore the implications for multivalency in molecular systems.

Main Methods:

  • X-ray crystallography to determine atomic structure.
  • NMR spectroscopy (15N HSQC) to confirm binding and interactions.
  • Computational analysis of the protein-calixarene interface.

Main Results:

  • A single binding site for sulfonato-calix[8]arene was identified in the protein's concave pocket.
  • A high-affinity multivalent complex formed despite symmetry mismatch.
  • The largest protein-calixarene interface observed to date was characterized.

Conclusions:

  • The designed pentameric beta-propeller and sulfonato-calix[8]arene form a stable, high-affinity complex.
  • This system serves as a model for studying multivalency and protein-macrocycle interactions.
  • Structural insights advance the design of molecular recognition systems.