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The aggregation of basic polypeptide residues bound to heparin

A L Stone, P Epstein

    Biochimica Et Biophysica Acta
    |March 29, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Heparin interactions with basic polypeptides cause conformational changes, forming either alpha-helical or beta-structures. The specific structure depends on the neighboring uncharged amino acids, influencing protein binding and charge neutralization.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Polymer Science
    • Structural Biology

    Background:

    • Basic homopolypeptides like poly-L-lysine adopt alpha-helical structures when interacting with glycosaminoglycans, including heparin.
    • The specific binding of heparin in anticoagulation involves multiple lysine residues, a specificity not observed with simple basic homopolymers.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the molecular basis of heparin-protein interactions using L-lysine copolymers.
    • To measure conformational changes and charge neutralization during heparin-copolymer complexation.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized optical methods, including circular dichroism spectroscopy, to analyze conformational changes.
    • Employed dye-binding studies to assess charge neutralization and accessibility of charged groups.

    Main Results:

    • Poly(lysine:tyrosine) copolymers formed beta-structures, while poly(lysine:phenylalanine) copolymers adopted alpha-helical structures upon heparin complexation.
    • Conformational changes and charge neutralization increased with heparin addition, plateauing at a charge ratio of one.
    • Dye-binding confirmed significant blocking of charged groups in complexes at a charge ratio of one.

    Conclusions:

    • Heparin interaction with cationic polypeptides induces either alpha-helical or beta-structures.
    • The resulting conformation is dictated by the nature of the adjacent uncharged amino acid and its inherent propensity for specific secondary structures.

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