N-Glycosylation-Induced Pathologic Protein Conformations as a Tool to Guide the Selection of Biologically Active Small Molecules.
Chemistry
; 30(54): e202401957, 2024 Sep 25.
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ABSTRACT
Post-translational modifications such as protein N-glycosylation, significantly influence cellular processes. Dysregulated N-glycosylation, exemplified in Grp94, a member of the Hsp90 family, leads to structural changes and the formation of epichaperomes, contributing to pathologies. Targeting N-glycosylation-induced conformations offers opportunities for developing selective chemical tools and drugs for these pathologic forms of chaperones. We here demonstrate how a specific Grp94 conformation induced by N-glycosylation, identified previously via molecular dynamics simulations, rationalizes the distinct behavior of similar ligands. Integrating dynamic ligand unbinding information with SAR development, we differentiate ligands productively engaging the pathologic Grp94 conformers from those that are not. Additionally, analyzing binding site stereoelectronic properties and QSAR models using cytotoxicity data unveils relationships between chemical, conformational properties, and biological activities. These findings facilitate the design of ligands targeting specific Grp94 conformations induced by abnormal glycosylation, selectively disrupting pathogenic protein networks while sparing normal mechanisms.
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Conformación Proteica
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Simulación de Dinámica Molecular
Límite:
Humans
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En
Revista:
Chemistry
Asunto de la revista:
QUIMICA
Año:
2024
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Article
País de afiliación:
Italia
Pais de publicación:
Alemania