Lecture 6- Protein Folding I Flashcards

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Describe the different types of non-covalent interactions:

A

VdW- charges (e-) fluctuate around an atom, forming temporary dipole moments
electrostatic- charges on one atom interact with charges on another, as described by Coulomb’s law
hydrogen bonding- partial charges from hydrogen interact with Nitrogen and Oxygen
short range repulsion-

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2
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Protein folding is a highly (random/cooperative) process

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cooperative

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3
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Secondary structure plays an important part in the ____ of proteins.

A

compact folding

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4
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The conformation of a protein is the result of specific _____.

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AA sequences

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5
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How does hydrophobicity act as a determinant of folding?

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Hydrophobic AAs tend to “cluster together” in pockets of hydrophobicity (usually found within the plasma membrane)

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6
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Draw/describe the steps of protein folding.

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1) Secondary structure is rapidly achieved (high E* state)
2) Format’n of hydrophobic domains (cooperative) leading to “core protein”
3) Formation of a molten globule
4) Adjustment of structure to native, low E* structure

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7
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The dynamic conformational state between native protein and full-unfolded protein

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Molten globule

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8
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Why is the concept of the “molten globule” important?

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The molten globule exists as the protein tries to find a low E*, highly ordered, thermodynamically stable structure

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9
Q

What two major types of interactions determine protein folding?

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Non-covalent and hydrophobic interactions

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10
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Describe the characteristics of the “molten globule”

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1) Presence of some 2* “native structure” elements - the beginnings of final form are taking shape
2) No specific 3* structure - no packing of side chains
3) Compact into the overall shape of the protein, but radius is still 10-30% larger than final native protein’s radius
4) Loosely packed hydrophobic core

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11
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Repeating secondary structure present in many proteins that exhibit similar f(x)s

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Domain

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12
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Structural charachteristics of a protein (ex: repeated alpha-helices)

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motif

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13
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A specific functional region of a protein

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domain (ex: antigen binding domain on an anti-body)

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14
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List the “non-covalent” interactions responsible for protein folding:

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  • van der Walls
  • electrostatic interaction
  • Hydrogen bonds
  • short range repulsion
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