Part 3 - protein trafficking and translocation Flashcards
How does a protein know where to go?
Signal sequence - exposed AA sequence at the end of a pp chain.
Signal patch - separate AA sequences until protein folds
Signal sequence in nuclar import?
Positive amino acids - arginine and lysine
Nuclear protein import proteins:
NLS Importin (karyopherin) FG-repeats Ran-GTP Ran-GDP Ran-GEF Ran-GAP
Where is the Ran-GTP concentration higher?
In the nucleus
What does Ran-GEF do?
Converts Ran-GDP into Ran-GTP
What does Ran-GAP do?
Converts Ran-GTP into Ran-GDP
Signal sequence in mitochondrial import?
Amphipathic alpha helix - one end is hydrophilic, one end is hydrophobic
Is the protein folded or unfolded in mitochondrial import?
UNFOLDED!
How does it stay unfolded?
Hsp70
Basic process of mitochondrial import?
Protein is passed to TOM, which passes it to TIM, which passes it into the mitochondria.
What is required for translocation across the IMM?
Electrochemical gradient
What are the 2 potential mechanisms of Hsp70?
Binds to protein and pulls it into the matrix
Or binds to emerging protein and stops it from sliding back
What does Hsp60 do?
Helps the protein to be folded (after translocation)
How is a protein inserted into the OMM?
SAM - protein is passed to TOM, which then passes it on to SAM where the protein is folded into its mature structure.
What does a signal peptidase do when a protein is targeted for the IMM?
It cleaves the signal sequence, exposing a hydrophobic sequence (so it stays in the membrane)
How is a protein of the IMM moved to a different place in the membrane????
Via TOM and TIM-23 (into the matrix), signal sequence is cleaved. OXA complex then recognises a second sequence, leading to insertion into the IMM.
How does an IMS protein originate?
It is inserted intot he IMM by TOM and TIM, the hydrophobic sequence is then cleaved off by a protease in the IMS.
What does TIM-22 do?
integration of proteins into the IMM (post-TOM) - requires electrochemical gradient (and chaperones).
What is the difference between TIM-22 and TIM-23?
TIM-22 is involved in the insertion of proteins into the IMM, whereas TIM-23 inserts them into the matrix.
What is the signal sequence for ER translocation?
One positively charged/hydrophilic amino acid followed by a string of hydrophobic amino acids.
What is involved in ER protein transport?
A carrier - sec61
A receptor SRPR
What does SRP stand for?
Signal recognition particle