Modulation of the Activity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis LipY by Its PE Domain.
Mycobacterium tuberculosis harbors over 160 genes encoding PE/PPE proteins, several of which have roles in the pathogen's virulence. A number of PE/PPE proteins are secreted via Type VII secretion systems known as the ESX secretion systems. One PE protein, LipY, has a triglyceride lipase domain...
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| description | Mycobacterium tuberculosis harbors over 160 genes encoding PE/PPE proteins, several of which have roles in the pathogen's virulence. A number of PE/PPE proteins are secreted via Type VII secretion systems known as the ESX secretion systems. One PE protein, LipY, has a triglyceride lipase domain in addition to its PE domain. LipY can regulate intracellular triglyceride levels and is also exported to the cell wall by one of the ESX family members, ESX-5. Upon export, LipY's PE domain is removed by proteolytic cleavage. Studies using cells and crude extracts suggest that LipY's PE domain not only directs its secretion by ESX-5, but also functions to inhibit its enzymatic activity. Here, we attempt to further elucidate the role of LipY's PE domain in the regulation of its enzymatic activity. First, we established an improved purification method for several LipY variants using detergent micelles. We then used enzymatic assays to confirm that the PE domain down-regulates LipY activity. The PE domain must be attached to LipY in order to effectively inhibit it. Finally, we determined that full length LipY and the mature lipase lacking the PE domain (LipYΔPE) have similar melting temperatures. Based on our improved purification strategy and activity-based approach, we concluded that LipY's PE domain down-regulates its enzymatic activity but does not impact the thermal stability of the enzyme. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9ef0013cda7144d49e32575daab181552022-12-21T22:46:42ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032015-01-01108e013544710.1371/journal.pone.0135447Modulation of the Activity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis LipY by Its PE Domain.Christopher K GarrettLindsey J BroadwellCassandra K HayneSaskia B NeherMycobacterium tuberculosis harbors over 160 genes encoding PE/PPE proteins, several of which have roles in the pathogen's virulence. A number of PE/PPE proteins are secreted via Type VII secretion systems known as the ESX secretion systems. One PE protein, LipY, has a triglyceride lipase domain in addition to its PE domain. LipY can regulate intracellular triglyceride levels and is also exported to the cell wall by one of the ESX family members, ESX-5. Upon export, LipY's PE domain is removed by proteolytic cleavage. Studies using cells and crude extracts suggest that LipY's PE domain not only directs its secretion by ESX-5, but also functions to inhibit its enzymatic activity. Here, we attempt to further elucidate the role of LipY's PE domain in the regulation of its enzymatic activity. First, we established an improved purification method for several LipY variants using detergent micelles. We then used enzymatic assays to confirm that the PE domain down-regulates LipY activity. The PE domain must be attached to LipY in order to effectively inhibit it. Finally, we determined that full length LipY and the mature lipase lacking the PE domain (LipYΔPE) have similar melting temperatures. Based on our improved purification strategy and activity-based approach, we concluded that LipY's PE domain down-regulates its enzymatic activity but does not impact the thermal stability of the enzyme.http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4536007?pdf=render |
| spellingShingle | Christopher K Garrett Lindsey J Broadwell Cassandra K Hayne Saskia B Neher Modulation of the Activity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis LipY by Its PE Domain. PLoS ONE |
| title | Modulation of the Activity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis LipY by Its PE Domain. |
| title_full | Modulation of the Activity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis LipY by Its PE Domain. |
| title_fullStr | Modulation of the Activity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis LipY by Its PE Domain. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Modulation of the Activity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis LipY by Its PE Domain. |
| title_short | Modulation of the Activity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis LipY by Its PE Domain. |
| title_sort | modulation of the activity of mycobacterium tuberculosis lipy by its pe domain |
| url | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4536007?pdf=render |
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