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  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology

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  • Lysine aminoacylation is an emerging protein post-translational modification in humans.
  • Limited tools hinder the study of specific lysine aminoacylation functions.
  • Investigating this modification is crucial for understanding cellular processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a versatile toolbox for studying lysine aminoacylation.
  • To engineer orthogonal translation systems for site-specific lysine aminoacylation.
  • To investigate the functional impact of lysine aminoacylation on metabolic enzymes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized genetic code expansion strategies.
  • Engineered pyrrolysyl-tRNA synthetase for orthogonal translation.
  • Established systems for ten types of lysine aminoacylation in bacterial and mammalian cells.
  • Assessed the effect of aminoacylation on metabolic enzyme activity.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated that lysine valylation and tyrosylation impair pyruvate kinase and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase activities, respectively.
  • Showed that lysine valylation of pyruvate kinase reduces basal glycolytic rates in human cells.
  • Provided a functional link between lysine aminoacylation and metabolic regulation.

Conclusions:

  • The developed toolbox enables the study of lysine aminoacylation in various cellular contexts.
  • Lysine aminoacylation significantly impacts metabolic enzyme function and cellular metabolism.
  • This research opens new avenues for exploring the roles of lysine aminoacylation in human health and disease.