Evaluating the stoichiometry of macromolecular complexes using multisignal sedimentation velocity.
Gleaning information regarding the molecular physiology of macromolecular complexes requires knowledge of their component stoichiometries. In this work, a relatively new means of analyzing sedimentation velocity (SV) data from the analytical ultracentrifuge is examined in detail. The method depends on collecting concentration profile data simultaneously using multiple signals, like Rayleigh interferometry and UV spectrophotometry. If the cosedimenting components of a complex are spectrally distinguishable, continuous sedimentation-coefficient distributions specific for each component can be calculated to reveal the molar ratio of the complex's components. When combined with the hydrodynamic information available from the SV data, a stoichiometry can be derived. Herein, the spectral properties of sedimenting species are systematically explored to arrive at a predictive test for whether a set of macromolecules can be spectrally resolved in a multisignal SV (MSSV) experiment. Also, a graphical means of experimental design and criteria to judge the success of the spectral discrimination in MSSV are introduced. A detailed example of the analysis of MSSV experiments is offered, and the possibility of deriving equilibrium association constants from MSSV analyses is explored. Finally, successful implementations of MSSV are reviewed.
Department of Biochemistry, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75390-8816, USA.
Shae B
SB
Padrick
Chad A
CA
Brautigam
D051376:Actin-Related Protein 2-3 Complex / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism; D003198:Computer Simulation; D005982:Glutathione Transferase / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism; D007700:Kinetics; D046912:Multiprotein Complexes / Q000737:chemistry*; D014461:Ultracentrifugation / Q000379:methods*; D051316:Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome Protein / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism
D051376:Actin-Related Protein 2-3 Complex; D046912:Multiprotein Complexes; D051316:Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome Protein; D005982:Glutathione Transferase
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