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Simultaneous Affinity Enrichment of Two Post-Translational Modifications for Quantification and Site Localization
Published on: February 27, 2020
A framework for understanding post-translational modifications of metabolic origin
Yuan-Fei Zhou1, Ling Zhang1, D M Nirosh Udayanga1
1Desai Sethi Urology Institute & Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
Abstract:
Metabolites, beyond their canonical roles in energy production and biosynthesis, also serve as precursors for a diverse array of post-translational modifications (PTMs). The functional significance of PTMs in physiology and disease has attracted increasing attention, and the landscape of metabolite-mediated PTMs has expanded markedly in recent years. In this review, we summarize recently identified metabolite-mediated PTMs categorized by their diverse metabolic origins, along with their proteomic discoveries, regulations, and functions. We further highlight the utility of chemical proteomics in uncovering previously unrecognized PTMs and discuss current challenges in studying PTMs. Together, these advances enhance our understanding of the connection between metabolism and PTMs.
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