Kinetics of Polyampholyte Dimerization: Influence of Charge Sequences.
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| Title: | Kinetics of Polyampholyte Dimerization: Influence of Charge Sequences. |
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| Authors: | Kim, Seowon1 (AUTHOR), Lee, Nam-Kyung1 (AUTHOR) lee@sejong.ac.kr, Jung, Youngkyun2 (AUTHOR) yjung@kisti.re.kr, Johner, Albert3 (AUTHOR) lee@sejong.ac.kr |
| Source: | Polymers (20734360). Oct2024, Vol. 16 Issue 20, p2928. 17p. |
| Subjects: | Polyampholytes, Molecular dynamics, Dimerization, Cell physiology, Dimers |
| Abstract: | Polyampholytes (PAs) exhibit complex behaviors in various environments influenced by their charge distribution. This study focuses on the kinetics of dimerization of PAs, aiming to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and clarify relevant characteristics of the charge sequence. We focus on PAs with non-zero net charges, employing molecular dynamics simulations and theoretical analyses to examine how charge sequences influence the rates of dimer formation and dissociation. Our findings reveal that the charge sequence of tails and the blockiness of the minority charge group markedly influence the kinetics of dimerization: large blockiness and tails with a high number of majority-type charges slow down the dissociation of dimers. Additionally, the presence of an extended (central) block of the majority charge promotes structural diversity. Within dimer states, blocks alternate between intra- and inter-chain contacts. The duration times in the dimer states are significantly longer than the typical dwell times of block inter-contacts, with a notable extension when multiple blocks are engaged. Intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) play crucial roles in cellular functions, primarily due to their ability to undergo rapid conformational changes and form transient complexes. These properties largely depend on the sequence of charged residues. We provide insights into the fundamental principles governing the structural and dynamical properties of polyampholytic IDP, emphasizing the importance of sequence-specific effects on both aggregation and dissociation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Polyampholytes (PAs) exhibit complex behaviors in various environments influenced by their charge distribution. This study focuses on the kinetics of dimerization of PAs, aiming to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and clarify relevant characteristics of the charge sequence. We focus on PAs with non-zero net charges, employing molecular dynamics simulations and theoretical analyses to examine how charge sequences influence the rates of dimer formation and dissociation. Our findings reveal that the charge sequence of tails and the blockiness of the minority charge group markedly influence the kinetics of dimerization: large blockiness and tails with a high number of majority-type charges slow down the dissociation of dimers. Additionally, the presence of an extended (central) block of the majority charge promotes structural diversity. Within dimer states, blocks alternate between intra- and inter-chain contacts. The duration times in the dimer states are significantly longer than the typical dwell times of block inter-contacts, with a notable extension when multiple blocks are engaged. Intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) play crucial roles in cellular functions, primarily due to their ability to undergo rapid conformational changes and form transient complexes. These properties largely depend on the sequence of charged residues. We provide insights into the fundamental principles governing the structural and dynamical properties of polyampholytic IDP, emphasizing the importance of sequence-specific effects on both aggregation and dissociation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 20734360 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/polym16202928 |
