scholarly journals The 1H nuclear-magnetic-resonance spectroscopy of cobalt(II)-β-lactamase II

1980 ◽  
Vol 187 (3) ◽  
pp. 789-795 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Galdes ◽  
H A Hill ◽  
G S Baldwin ◽  
S G Waley ◽  
E P Abraham
Keyword(s):  
Metal Binding ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Marked Change ◽  
Thiol Group ◽  
Resonance Spectroscopy ◽  
Ion Binding ◽  
Metal Ion Binding ◽  
Metal Binding Sites ◽  
1H Nuclear Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Beta Lactamase Ii

The 1H n.m.r. spectra of beta-lactamase II in the presence of Co(II) were studied. Analysis of the spectra suggests that Co(II) binds at the same two metal-binding sites as does Zn(II). The binding of Co(II) at the first site is much weaker than the binding of Zn(II) at this site, whereas the binding of Co(II) at the second site is tighter than the binding of Zn(II). The binding of Co(II) to the mono-zinc(II)-enzyme caused only one marked change in the spectrum, namely a decrease in the intensity of the resonances assigned to the C-2 and C-4 protons of one histidine residue (residue E). However, when the spectra of the apoenzyme and the Co(II)-enzyme were compared, there were many differences. A significant fraction of the protons in the whole molecule are affected by the binding of Co(II) at the first metal-ion-binding site (where the ligands are the enzyme's sole thiol group and three histidine residues). This may be because the first site is internal, or because of a difference in conformation between the apoenzyme and the mono-Co(II)-enzyme. The second site may be located on the surface of the molecule.

scholarly journals Computational approaches for de novo design and redesign of metal-binding sites on proteins

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gunseli Bayram Akcapinar ◽  
Osman Ugur Sezerman
Keyword(s):  
Metal Ions ◽  
Metal Binding ◽  
Binding Sites ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
De Novo ◽  
De Novo Design ◽  
Ion Binding ◽  
Chemical Transformations ◽  
Metal Ion Binding ◽  
Metal Binding Sites

Metal ions play pivotal roles in protein structure, function and stability. The functional and structural diversity of proteins in nature expanded with the incorporation of metal ions or clusters in proteins. Approximately one-third of these proteins in the databases contain metal ions. Many biological and chemical processes in nature involve metal ion-binding proteins, aka metalloproteins. Many cellular reactions that underpin life require metalloproteins. Most of the remarkable, complex chemical transformations are catalysed by metalloenzymes. Realization of the importance of metal-binding sites in a variety of cellular events led to the advancement of various computational methods for their prediction and characterization. Furthermore, as structural and functional knowledgebase about metalloproteins is expanding with advances in computational and experimental fields, the focus of the research is now shifting towards de novo design and redesign of metalloproteins to extend nature’s own diversity beyond its limits. In this review, we will focus on the computational toolbox for prediction of metal ion-binding sites, de novo metalloprotein design and redesign. We will also give examples of tailor-made artificial metalloproteins designed with the computational toolbox.

Metal Ion Binding Properties of Perfluorosulfonate Membranes by Laser Excitation Spectroscopy

1988 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 293-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. K. L. Wong ◽  
G. L. Richmond
Keyword(s):  
Metal Binding ◽  
Binding Sites ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Laser Excitation ◽  
Ion Binding ◽  
Metal Ion Binding ◽  
Binding Properties ◽  
Metal Binding Sites ◽  
Fluorescence Measurements ◽  
Experimental Parameters

The metal ion binding properties of the perfluorosulfonate membrane Nafion® have been investigated in this study. The experiments involve laser-induced fluorescence measurements of europium (III) ions which are bound to the membrane. By the exploitation of the hypersensitivity of the D → F transitions of europium (III) to the ligand binding environment, the properties of the metal binding sites have been analyzed as a function of various experimental parameters. The spectra and fluorescence lifetime measurements provide evidence for distinct metal binding sites within the polymer, each of which is sensitive to the conditions of the membrane preparation.

A 13C nmr study of metal ion binding to pyridoxine

1979 ◽  
Vol 57 (16) ◽  
pp. 2118-2123 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Stephen Hartman ◽  
Eric C. Kelusky
Keyword(s):  
Metal Binding ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Donor Site ◽  
Relaxation Times ◽  
Lattice Relaxation ◽  
Spin Lattice Relaxation ◽  
Metal Ion Binding ◽  
Spin Lattice ◽  
Metal Binding Sites ◽  
Nmr Study

13C nmr confirms that coordination of metal ions by pyridoxine is through the C-3 and C-4′ oxygens in aqueous solution. Nitrogen appears to become more effective as a donor site in water–dimethylsulfoxide mixtures, while with increasing proportions of DMSO some cations are coordinated by DMSO rather than by pyridoxine. Changes in 13C spin–lattice relaxation times on metal ion coordination are more informative about metal binding sites than changes in 13C chemical shift. Some analogous results are reported for pyridoxamine.

scholarly journals Contemplating 1,2,4-Thiadiazole-Inspired Cyclic Peptide Mimics: A Computational Investigation

2019 ◽  
Vol 72 (11) ◽  
pp. 894 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sida Xie ◽  
Paul V. Bernhardt ◽  
Lawrence R. Gahan ◽  
Craig M. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Metal Binding ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Cyclic Peptides ◽  
Cyclic Peptide ◽  
Computational Study ◽  
Ion Binding ◽  
Metal Ion Binding ◽  
Binding Studies ◽  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
The Stability

Marine derived cyclic peptides have inspired chemists for decades as the cavitand architecture can be compared with macrocyclic ligands, and hence easily conceived as mediators of metal-ion transport. Lissoclinamide 5 and ascidiacyclamide are two such cyclic peptides that have received much attention both for their metal ion complexation properties and biological activity; the metal ion binding properties of mimics of these two systems have been reported. Reported herein is a computational study aimed at evaluating the stability, and potential for copper(ii) ion binding by lissoclinamide 5 mimics that substitute the naturally occurring 4-carboxy-1,3-thiazole units for novel valine- and phenylalanine-derived 1,2,4-thiadiazole units. Our results suggest that one lissoclinamide 5 mimic, 1,2,4-thiadiazole (TDA)-lissoclinamide 9, may be capable of forming a complex with one CuII ion, [Cu(9-H)(H2O)]+. A complex with two CuII ions, [Cu2(9-H)(μ-OH)]2+, was also considered. These results set the stage for synthetic and experimental metal binding studies.

scholarly journals Metal-binding sites of concanavalin A and their role in the binding of α-methyl d-glucopyranoside

1968 ◽  
Vol 109 (4) ◽  
pp. 669-672 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Joseph Kalb ◽  
Alexander Levitzki
Keyword(s):  
Transition Metal ◽  
Concanavalin A ◽  
Metal Binding ◽  
Binding Sites ◽  
Metal Ion ◽  
Ion Binding ◽  
Transition Metal Ion ◽  
Metal Binding Sites ◽  
Ion Binding Sites

Binding of a transition metal ion to specific sites in concanavalin A induces the formation of specific Ca2+ ion-binding sites. Sites for binding α-methyl d-glucopyranoside exist only when a transition metal ion and Ca2+ ion are bound.

Photophysical Characterisation, Metal Ion Binding and Enantiomeric Recognition of Chiral Ligands Containing Phenazine Fluorophore

2004 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
pp. 885-896 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luisa Stella Dolci ◽  
Péter Huszthy ◽  
Erika Samu ◽  
Marco Montalti ◽  
Luca Prodi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metal Ion ◽  
Photophysical Properties ◽  
Ion Binding ◽  
Metal Ion Binding ◽  
Ammonium Ions ◽  
Enantiomerically Pure ◽  
Binding Process ◽  
High Affinity ◽  
Enantiomeric Recognition ◽  
Chiral Species

Enantiomerically pure dimethyl- and diisobutyl-substituted phenazino-18-crown-6 ligands bind metal and ammonium ions and also primary aralkylammonium perchlorates in acetonitrile with high affinity, causing pronounced changes in their luminescence properties. In addition, they show enantioselectivity towards chiral primary aralkylammonium perchlorates. The possibility to monitor the binding process by photoluminescence spectroscopy can gain ground for the design of very efficient enantioselective chemosensors for chiral species. The observed changes in the photophysical properties are also an important tool for understanding the interactions present in the adduct.

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