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== Structure == | == Structure == | ||
| - | Aerolysin | + | Aerolysin proprotein is a protein that consists of 4 domains: |
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| + | Domains 1 and 2 are responsible for binding to N-glycosylated phosphatidylinositol (GPI) proteins, which are present in the membranes of eukaryotic cells. Domain 1 binds to specific sugar modifications found on the GPI receptor, while domain 2 directly binds to the glycan core located in the central portion of GPI proteins. Therefore, both domain 1 and domain 2 are involved in anchoring the aerolysin proprotein to the target cell membrane. | ||
| - | + | Domain 3 is composed of a five-stranded beta sheet and a pre-stem loop, which are important for the insertion and anchoring of the protein into the cell membrane. | |
| - | + | Domain 4 is an extension of the beta sheet from domain 3, but it is opened by the C-terminal peptide (CTP), forming a twisted double-fold in the beta sheet. This conformational change induced by the CTP propeptide allows the protein to fold into its soluble form. When the CTP is cleaved from the main body of the protein, the proaerolisin oligomerizes into a heptameric ring on the target cell membrane, forming a pore. | |
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| + | During proaerolisin oligomerization, domain 1 undergoes rotation, allowing all receptor binding sites to position themselves correctly relative to the target membrane. Domains 2 and 3 remain largely unchanged. On the other hand, domain 4, after cleavage of the CTP propeptide, undergoes rearrangement of the beta sheets, forming a beta sandwich. In the core of this sandwich, hydrophobic residues are internalized. Additionally, domain 4 rotates relative to domain 3, enabling hydrogen bonding between the beta sandwiches of two monomers, promoting the oligomerization of aerolysin. | ||
</StructureSection> | </StructureSection> | ||
Revision as of 18:48, 25 June 2023
Abstract
Aerolysin is a protein synthesized by some species of bacteria belonging to the genus Aeromonas, such as Aeromonas hydrophila. The exact function of Aerolysin may vary among different species and strains of Aeromonas. However, it is evident that it is the main macromolecule responsible for the pathogenicity of Aeromonas hydrophila, being associated with diarrheal diseases and deep wound infections [1].
Function
Aerolysin plays several roles in the pathogenicity of Aeromonas spp. One of its main functions is its ability to promote lysis (rupture) of host cells, such as epithelial cells and immune cells. Aerolysin exhibits cytotoxic activity, causing damage to the cell membranes of host cells, which can lead to cell death and contribute to the bacterium's pathogenicity. Furthermore, aerolysin may be involved in the invasion and dissemination of the bacterium within the host. It can assist in tissue degradation, facilitating the bacterium's invasion into different organs and tissues of the host. It is important to note that the exact function of aerolysin may vary among different species and strains of Aeromonas. Additionally, there are other proteins and virulence factors produced by Aeromonas spp. that also play important roles in the pathogenicity of these bacteria.
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References
- ↑ Altwegg M, Geiss HK. Aeromonas as a human pathogen. Crit Rev Microbiol. 1989;16(4):253-86. PMID:2649316 doi:10.3109/10408418909105478
