| Structural highlights
Function
SMYD2_HUMAN Protein-lysine N-methyltransferase that methylates both histones and non-histone proteins. Specifically methylates histone H3 'Lys-4' (H3K4me) and dimethylates histone H3 'Lys-36' (H3K36me2). Has also methyltransferase activity toward non-histone proteins such as p53/TP53 and RB1. Monomethylates 'Lys-370' of p53/TP53, leading to decreased DNA-binding activity and subsequent transcriptional regulation activity of p53/TP53. Monomethylates 'Lys-860' of RB1/RB.[1] [2] [3] [4]
Publication Abstract from PubMed
Allosteric regulation allows proteins to dynamically respond to environmental cues by modulating activity at sites away from the catalytic center. Despite its importance, the SET-domain protein lysine methyltransferase superfamily has been understudied. Here, we present four crystal structures of SMYD2, a unique family member with a MYND domain. Our findings reveal a novel allosteric binding site with high conformational plasticity and promiscuity, capable of binding peptides, proteins, PEG, and small molecules. This site exhibits positive cooperativity with substrate binding, influencing catalytic activity. Mutations here significantly alter substrate affinity, changing the enzyme's kinetic profile. Specificity studies show interaction with PARP1 but not histones, suggesting targeted regulation. Interestingly, this site's function remains unaffected by active site changes, indicating unidirectional mechanisms. Our discovery provides novel insights into SMYD2's biochemical regulation and lays the foundation for broader research on allosteric control in lysine methyltransferases. Given SMYD2's role in various cancers, this work opens exciting avenues for designing specific allosteric inhibitors with reduced off-target effects.
Structure of the SMYD2-PARP1 Complex Reveals Both Productive and Allosteric Modes of Peptide Binding.,Zhang Y, Alshammari E, Sobota J, Spellmon N, Perry E, Cao T, Mugunamalwaththa T, Smith S, Brunzelle J, Wu G, Stemmler T, Jin J, Li C, Yang Z bioRxiv [Preprint]. 2024 Dec 4:2024.12.03.626679. doi: 10.1101/2024.12.03.626679. PMID:39677743[5]
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References
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- ↑ Huang J, Sengupta R, Espejo AB, Lee MG, Dorsey JA, Richter M, Opravil S, Shiekhattar R, Bedford MT, Jenuwein T, Berger SL. p53 is regulated by the lysine demethylase LSD1. Nature. 2007 Sep 6;449(7158):105-8. PMID:17805299 doi:nature06092
- ↑ Abu-Farha M, Lambert JP, Al-Madhoun AS, Elisma F, Skerjanc IS, Figeys D. The tale of two domains: proteomics and genomics analysis of SMYD2, a new histone methyltransferase. Mol Cell Proteomics. 2008 Mar;7(3):560-72. Epub 2007 Dec 7. PMID:18065756 doi:10.1074/mcp.M700271-MCP200
- ↑ Saddic LA, West LE, Aslanian A, Yates JR 3rd, Rubin SM, Gozani O, Sage J. Methylation of the retinoblastoma tumor suppressor by SMYD2. J Biol Chem. 2010 Nov 26;285(48):37733-40. doi: 10.1074/jbc.M110.137612. Epub, 2010 Sep 24. PMID:20870719 doi:10.1074/jbc.M110.137612
- ↑ Zhang Y, Alshammari E, Sobota J, Spellmon N, Perry E, Cao T, Mugunamalwaththa T, Smith S, Brunzelle J, Wu G, Stemmler T, Jin J, Li C, Yang Z. Structure of the SMYD2-PARP1 Complex Reveals Both Productive and Allosteric Modes of Peptide Binding. bioRxiv [Preprint]. 2024 Dec 4:2024.12.03.626679. PMID:39677743 doi:10.1101/2024.12.03.626679
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