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Optical activity of human lysozyme.

J P Halper, N Latovitzki, H Bernstein

    Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
    |March 1, 1971
    PubMed
    Summary

    Human lysozyme exhibits unique ultraviolet circular dichroism (CD) spectra compared to hen egg-white lysozyme, particularly in the near-UV region. These differences suggest distinct protein structures and potential residue interactions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Spectroscopy
    • Protein Structure Analysis

    Background:

    • Lysozymes are enzymes with known structures and functions, but subtle differences between species can impact their properties.
    • Ultraviolet circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy is a powerful tool for probing protein secondary and tertiary structures, as well as the environment of aromatic residues.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate and compare the ultraviolet circular dichroism (CD) spectra of human lysozyme and hen egg-white lysozyme.
    • To examine the effects of pH and inhibitor binding (N-acetyl-D-glucosamine) on the CD spectra of human lysozyme.
    • To correlate spectral differences with known sequence variations and discuss potential structural implications.

    Main Methods:

    • Measurement of ultraviolet circular dichroism (CD) spectra for human and hen egg-white lysozyme across various pH conditions and in the presence of an inhibitor.
    • Comparative analysis of near-ultraviolet (UV) and far-ultraviolet (UV) CD spectral data.
    • Discussion of spectral contributions from tryptophan, tyrosine, and cystine residues.

    Main Results:

    • Significant differences were observed in the near-UV CD spectra between human and hen egg-white lysozyme, including an unusual band at 313 nm in the human enzyme.
    • The pH dependence of the 313 nm band suggests a unique interaction between tryptophan and tyrosine residues in human lysozyme.
    • Far-UV CD spectra were largely similar, indicating conserved secondary structures, despite differences in non-peptide optical activity.

    Conclusions:

    • Human and hen egg-white lysozymes possess distinct near-UV CD spectral signatures, implying differences in their tertiary structures and aromatic residue environments.
    • The observed spectral variations are likely influenced by sequence differences and specific residue interactions, such as a potential Trp-Tyr interaction in human lysozyme.
    • Despite spectral differences, the proteins share a common secondary structure, as suggested by the similarity in far-UV CD spectra.

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