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Structure of hen lysozyme in solution

L J Smith1, M J Sutcliffe, C Redfield

  • 1Oxford Centre for Molecular Sciences, University of Oxford, U.K.

Journal of Molecular Biology
|February 20, 1993
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This study determined the solution structure of hen lysozyme using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) methods. The results show a fold similar to crystal structures, with well-defined internal regions but disordered surface side-chains.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Structural Biology
  • Biophysics

Background:

  • Hen lysozyme is a well-studied enzyme with known crystal structures.
  • Understanding protein structure in solution is crucial for elucidating function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the three-dimensional structure of hen lysozyme in solution.
  • To compare the solution structure with known crystal structures.
  • To investigate the conformational dynamics of hen lysozyme.

Main Methods:

  • Two-dimensional 1H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.
  • Nuclear Overhauser effect (NOE) distance restraints and dihedral angle restraints.
  • Distance geometry and simulated annealing for structure calculation.

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Main Results:

  • A 129-residue hen lysozyme structure was determined in solution with high precision.
  • The overall fold and internal side-chain conformations closely resemble crystal structures.
  • Alpha-helices and internal regions are well-defined, while surface side-chains exhibit significant disorder and dynamics.

Conclusions:

  • Solution NMR provides a detailed view of hen lysozyme structure, largely consistent with crystal data.
  • Internal protein structure is conformationally stable in solution.
  • Surface side-chain disorder suggests flexibility and potential dynamic roles in protein function.