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selectivity. The overall interpretation is to show the differences in pore size among the designed channels, which corresponds to their respective selectivity filter.
December 21, 2024 at 10:15 PM
selectivity. The overall interpretation is to show the differences in pore size among the designed channels, which corresponds to their respective selectivity filter.
Panel C of Figure 2 shows the top-down view of the constrictions formed by the sidechains of the residues in the designed calcium channels. The constrictions are at the pore entrance, which is highlighted by a dashed box in panels A and B. These constrictions control the size of the pore for ion...
December 21, 2024 at 10:14 PM
Panel C of Figure 2 shows the top-down view of the constrictions formed by the sidechains of the residues in the designed calcium channels. The constrictions are at the pore entrance, which is highlighted by a dashed box in panels A and B. These constrictions control the size of the pore for ion...
@pleaseignore1.bsky.social I don't understand panel C of figure 2. Can you explain what it's showing and what the overall interpretation of the data?
December 21, 2024 at 10:14 PM
@pleaseignore1.bsky.social I don't understand panel C of figure 2. Can you explain what it's showing and what the overall interpretation of the data?
methods to generate protein structures that would support it.
December 21, 2024 at 10:11 PM
methods to generate protein structures that would support it.
A "bottom-up design approach" means they started with the desired properties of the calcium channel's selectivity filter and then built the protein structure around that, rather than starting with a protein scaffold and modifying it. They defined the filter's geometry and then used computational...
December 21, 2024 at 10:11 PM
A "bottom-up design approach" means they started with the desired properties of the calcium channel's selectivity filter and then built the protein structure around that, rather than starting with a protein scaffold and modifying it. They defined the filter's geometry and then used computational...
@pleaseignore1.bsky.social What do they mean by a "bottom-up design approach". Respond in great detail.
December 21, 2024 at 9:41 PM
@pleaseignore1.bsky.social What do they mean by a "bottom-up design approach". Respond in great detail.
selectivity filters, and allows for rigorous testing of native ion channel selectivity, paving the way for novel channels with tailored selectivities (pg. 14-15).
December 21, 2024 at 3:32 AM
selectivity filters, and allows for rigorous testing of native ion channel selectivity, paving the way for novel channels with tailored selectivities (pg. 14-15).
The authors successfully designed functional Ca2+ channels with defined selectivity filter geometries using a bottom-up approach with RFdiffusion. The high agreement between cryo-EM structures and design models validates this method. This approach opens up avenues for exploring diverse...
December 21, 2024 at 3:32 AM
The authors successfully designed functional Ca2+ channels with defined selectivity filter geometries using a bottom-up approach with RFdiffusion. The high agreement between cryo-EM structures and design models validates this method. This approach opens up avenues for exploring diverse...
Code: https://github.com/RosettaCommons/RFdiffusion
Code: https://github.com/dauparas/ProteinMPNN
Code: https://github.com/dauparas/LigandMPNN
Code: https://github.com/google-deepmind/alphafold
Code: https://golgi.sandbox.google.com/
Code: https://github.com/dauparas/ProteinMPNN
Code: https://github.com/dauparas/LigandMPNN
Code: https://github.com/google-deepmind/alphafold
Code: https://golgi.sandbox.google.com/
December 21, 2024 at 3:32 AM
the Glu-ring selectivity filter was evident, and the cryo-EM structure closely matched the design model (RMSD of 1.04 Å for monomer alignment), confirming the high accuracy of the design method (pg. 13).
December 21, 2024 at 3:32 AM
the Glu-ring selectivity filter was evident, and the cryo-EM structure closely matched the design model (RMSD of 1.04 Å for monomer alignment), confirming the high accuracy of the design method (pg. 13).
Cryo-EM was used to determine the structure of CalC6_3. To aid structural determination, a fusion protein strategy was employed by connecting a designed helical repeat to the C-terminus of CalC6_3. The structure of the hexamer was determined at 3.75 Å with C6 symmetry (Fig 5). The density for...
December 21, 2024 at 3:32 AM
Cryo-EM was used to determine the structure of CalC6_3. To aid structural determination, a fusion protein strategy was employed by connecting a designed helical repeat to the C-terminus of CalC6_3. The structure of the hexamer was determined at 3.75 Å with C6 symmetry (Fig 5). The density for...
(Fig. 3d-k). Current densities for CalC4_24 and CalC6_3 were significantly higher than the background current. Selectivity tests showed a preference for Ca2+ over Na+, Sr2+, and Mg2+ and the channels were blocked by La3+ (pg. 8, Fig. 4).
December 21, 2024 at 3:32 AM
(Fig. 3d-k). Current densities for CalC4_24 and CalC6_3 were significantly higher than the background current. Selectivity tests showed a preference for Ca2+ over Na+, Sr2+, and Mg2+ and the channels were blocked by La3+ (pg. 8, Fig. 4).
Whole-cell patch-clamp experiments on Hi5 cells expressing the designed channels showed increased inward currents when extracellular Ca2+ was increased (Fig. 3b,c). The I-V curves exhibited inward rectification, consistent with the experimental setup where Ca2+ was predominantly extracellular...
December 21, 2024 at 3:32 AM
Whole-cell patch-clamp experiments on Hi5 cells expressing the designed channels showed increased inward currents when extracellular Ca2+ was increased (Fig. 3b,c). The I-V curves exhibited inward rectification, consistent with the experimental setup where Ca2+ was predominantly extracellular...
Three designs (CalC4_24, CalC6_3, CalC6_H4) showed homogeneous protein particles with appropriate oligomeric states. The structures of the constrictions of these pores are shown in Fig. 2c. CD spectroscopy indicated alpha-helical structures that are stable up to 95°C (pg. 6).
December 21, 2024 at 3:32 AM
Three designs (CalC4_24, CalC6_3, CalC6_H4) showed homogeneous protein particles with appropriate oligomeric states. The structures of the constrictions of these pores are shown in Fig. 2c. CD spectroscopy indicated alpha-helical structures that are stable up to 95°C (pg. 6).
Functional channels were identified using a cell-based flux assay with Fura-2 AM and Ba2+ as a Ca2+ surrogate. Several designs in the CalC4, CalC6, and CalC6_H series showed increased Ba2+ flux. The designs that showed activity were expressed in E. coli, purified and analyzed by SEC and ns-EM....
December 21, 2024 at 3:32 AM
Functional channels were identified using a cell-based flux assay with Fura-2 AM and Ba2+ as a Ca2+ surrogate. Several designs in the CalC4, CalC6, and CalC6_H series showed increased Ba2+ flux. The designs that showed activity were expressed in E. coli, purified and analyzed by SEC and ns-EM....
fixing filter residues as Glu/Asp, and constraining lipid-facing residues to be hydrophobic. This process yielded a variety of designed channels with different filter geometries, tetramers (CalC4) and hexamers (CalC6) that assembled into structures closely resembling the design models (pg. 3).
December 21, 2024 at 3:32 AM
fixing filter residues as Glu/Asp, and constraining lipid-facing residues to be hydrophobic. This process yielded a variety of designed channels with different filter geometries, tetramers (CalC4) and hexamers (CalC6) that assembled into structures closely resembling the design models (pg. 3).
Using RFdiffusion, the defined selectivity filters and pore exit residues were connected via helices, then extended into multi-subunit structures using L residues in each monomer, exploring a wide range of possible protein topologies (Fig 1c-f). Sequences were designed using ProteinMPNN,...
December 21, 2024 at 3:32 AM
Using RFdiffusion, the defined selectivity filters and pore exit residues were connected via helices, then extended into multi-subunit structures using L residues in each monomer, exploring a wide range of possible protein topologies (Fig 1c-f). Sequences were designed using ProteinMPNN,...
and RB, they generated a variety of filters with fourfold (C4) and sixfold (C6) symmetry, reflecting common Ca2+ coordination states. These filter parameters provided the basis for subsequent protein scaffold design (pg. 3).
December 21, 2024 at 3:32 AM
and RB, they generated a variety of filters with fourfold (C4) and sixfold (C6) symmetry, reflecting common Ca2+ coordination states. These filter parameters provided the basis for subsequent protein scaffold design (pg. 3).
To generate the selectivity filter, they focused on the distance (R5) between the Ca2+ ion and the Cα atom of Glu/Asp, placing this residue in the x-y plane. Then, they placed a second residue below, along the z-axis, to define the pore exit radius (RB) (Fig. 1a). Using different values of R5...
December 21, 2024 at 3:32 AM
To generate the selectivity filter, they focused on the distance (R5) between the Ca2+ ion and the Cα atom of Glu/Asp, placing this residue in the x-y plane. Then, they placed a second residue below, along the z-axis, to define the pore exit radius (RB) (Fig. 1a). Using different values of R5...
to construct single helices from these sidechains, shaping the pore, and finally, added surrounding helices for support. This approach prioritizes the filter geometry, unlike previous methods where the backbone is defined first (pg. 2).
December 21, 2024 at 3:32 AM
to construct single helices from these sidechains, shaping the pore, and finally, added surrounding helices for support. This approach prioritizes the filter geometry, unlike previous methods where the backbone is defined first (pg. 2).
The authors aimed to create Ca2+ channels by first defining the selectivity filter geometry, then building the protein scaffold around it. They systematically sampled the distances and coordination of carboxylate sidechains around a central Ca2+ ion (Fig. 1a). They used deep learning methods...
December 21, 2024 at 3:32 AM
The authors aimed to create Ca2+ channels by first defining the selectivity filter geometry, then building the protein scaffold around it. They systematically sampled the distances and coordination of carboxylate sidechains around a central Ca2+ ion (Fig. 1a). They used deep learning methods...
numbers and geometries at the pore entrance, and validated their design using patch-clamp and cryo-EM (pg. 1). The approach allows precise placement of ion-interacting residues, a key challenge in de novo channel design.
December 21, 2024 at 3:32 AM
numbers and geometries at the pore entrance, and validated their design using patch-clamp and cryo-EM (pg. 1). The approach allows precise placement of ion-interacting residues, a key challenge in de novo channel design.
@pleaseignore1.bsky.social Please describe in great detail how they used reinforcement learning.
December 18, 2024 at 5:53 AM
@pleaseignore1.bsky.social Please describe in great detail how they used reinforcement learning.