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Yadav N, Djalali S, Poveda A, Ricardo MG, Seeberger PH, Jiménez-Barbero J, Delbianco M. Dissecting the Conformational Stability of a Glycan Hairpin. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:6369-6376. [PMID: 38377472 PMCID: PMC10921397 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c00423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
Abstract
Systematic structural studies of model oligopeptides revealed important aspects of protein folding and offered design principles to access non-natural materials. In the same way, the rules that regulate glycan folding could be established by studying synthetic oligosaccharide models. However, their analysis is often limited due to the synthetic and analytical complexity. By utilizing a glycan capable of spontaneously folding into a hairpin conformation as a model system, we investigated the factors that contribute to its conformational stability in aqueous solution. The modular design of the hairpin model featured a trisaccharide turn unit and two β-1,4-oligoglucoside stacking strands that allowed for systematic chemical modifications of the glycan sequence, including the introduction of NMR labels and staples. Nuclear magnetic resonance assisted by molecular dynamics simulations revealed that stereoelectronic effects and multiple glycan-glycan interactions are the major determinants of folding stabilization. Chemical modifications in the glycan primary sequence (e.g., strand elongation) can be employed to fine-tune the rigidity of structural motifs distant from the modification sites. These results could inspire the design of other glycan architectures, with implications in glycobiology and material sciences.
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Affiliation(s)
- Nishu Yadav
- Department
of Biomolecular Systems, Max Planck Institute
of Colloids and Interfaces, Am Mühlenberg 1, Potsdam 14476, Germany
- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Freie Universität
Berlin, Arnimallee 22, Berlin 14195, Germany
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- Department
of Biomolecular Systems, Max Planck Institute
of Colloids and Interfaces, Am Mühlenberg 1, Potsdam 14476, Germany
- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Freie Universität
Berlin, Arnimallee 22, Berlin 14195, Germany
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- CIC
bioGUNE, Basque Research and Technology Alliance, Derio 48160, Spain
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- Department
of Biomolecular Systems, Max Planck Institute
of Colloids and Interfaces, Am Mühlenberg 1, Potsdam 14476, Germany
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- Department
of Biomolecular Systems, Max Planck Institute
of Colloids and Interfaces, Am Mühlenberg 1, Potsdam 14476, Germany
- Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Freie Universität
Berlin, Arnimallee 22, Berlin 14195, Germany
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- CIC
bioGUNE, Basque Research and Technology Alliance, Derio 48160, Spain
- Ikerbasque,
Basque Foundation for Science, Bilbao 48009, Spain
- Department
of Inorganic & Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country, EHU-UPV, Leioa 48940, Spain
- Centro de
Investigación Biomedica en Red de Enfermedades Respiratorias, Madrid 28029, Spain
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- Department
of Biomolecular Systems, Max Planck Institute
of Colloids and Interfaces, Am Mühlenberg 1, Potsdam 14476, Germany
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Widmalm G. Glycan Shape, Motions, and Interactions Explored by NMR Spectroscopy. JACS AU 2024; 4:20-39. [PMID: 38274261 PMCID: PMC10807006 DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.3c00639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
Abstract
Glycans in the form of oligosaccharides, polysaccharides, and glycoconjugates are ubiquitous in nature, and their structures range from linear assemblies to highly branched and decorated constructs. Solution state NMR spectroscopy facilitates elucidation of preferred conformations and shapes of the saccharides, motions, and dynamic aspects related to processes over time as well as the study of transient interactions with proteins. Identification of intermolecular networks at the atomic level of detail in recognition events by carbohydrate-binding proteins known as lectins, unraveling interactions with antibodies, and revealing substrate scope and action of glycosyl transferases employed for synthesis of oligo- and polysaccharides may efficiently be analyzed by NMR spectroscopy. By utilizing NMR active nuclei present in glycans and derivatives thereof, including isotopically enriched compounds, highly detailed information can be obtained by the experiments. Subsequent analysis may be aided by quantum chemical calculations of NMR parameters, machine learning-based methodologies and artificial intelligence. Interpretation of the results from NMR experiments can be complemented by extensive molecular dynamics simulations to obtain three-dimensional dynamic models, thereby clarifying molecular recognition processes involving the glycans.
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Affiliation(s)
- Göran Widmalm
- Department of Organic Chemistry,
Arrhenius Laboratory, Stockholm University, S-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
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Dal Colle MCS, Fittolani G, Delbianco M. Synthetic Approaches to Break the Chemical Shift Degeneracy of Glycans. Chembiochem 2022; 23:e202200416. [PMID: 36005282 PMCID: PMC10087674 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202200416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
Abstract
NMR spectroscopy is the leading technique for determining glycans' three-dimensional structure and dynamic in solution as well as a fundamental tool to study protein-glycan interactions. To overcome the severe chemical shift degeneracy of these compounds, synthetic probes carrying NMR-active nuclei (e. g., 13 C or 19 F) or lanthanide tags have been proposed. These elegant strategies permitted to simplify the complex NMR analysis of unlabeled analogues, shining light on glycans' conformational aspects and interaction with proteins. Here, we highlight some key achievements in the synthesis of specifically labeled glycan probes and their contribution towards the fundamental understanding of glycans.
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Affiliation(s)
- Marlene C S Dal Colle
- Department of Biomolecular Systems, Max-Planck-Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476, Potsdam, Germany.,Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Freie Universität Berlin, Arnimallee 22, 14195, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Biomolecular Systems, Max-Planck-Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476, Potsdam, Germany.,Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Freie Universität Berlin, Arnimallee 22, 14195, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Biomolecular Systems, Max-Planck-Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476, Potsdam, Germany
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Fadda E. Molecular simulations of complex carbohydrates and glycoconjugates. Curr Opin Chem Biol 2022; 69:102175. [PMID: 35728307 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2022.102175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
Complex carbohydrates (glycans) are the most abundant and versatile biopolymers in nature. The broad diversity of biochemical functions that carbohydrates cover is a direct consequence of the variety of 3D architectures they can adopt, displaying branched or linear arrangements, widely ranging in sizes, and with the highest diversity of building blocks of any other natural biopolymer. Despite this unparalleled complexity, a common denominator can be found in the glycans' inherent flexibility, which hinders experimental characterization, but that can be addressed by high-performance computing (HPC)-based molecular simulations. In this short review, I present and discuss the state-of-the-art of molecular simulations of complex carbohydrates and glycoconjugates, highlighting methodological strengths and weaknesses, important insights through emblematic case studies, and suggesting perspectives for future developments.
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Affiliation(s)
- Elisa Fadda
- Department of Chemistry and Hamilton Institute, Maynooth University, Ireland.
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Greis K, Kirschbaum C, Fittolani G, Mucha E, Chang R, von Helden G, Meijer G, Delbianco M, Seeberger PH, Pagel K. Neighboring Group Participation of Benzoyl Protecting Groups in C3‐ and C6‐Fluorinated Glucose. European J Org Chem 2022; 2022:e202200255. [PMID: 35915640 PMCID: PMC9321577 DOI: 10.1002/ejoc.202200255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
Fluorination is a potent method to modulate chemical properties of glycans. Here, we study how C3‐ and C6‐fluorination of glucosyl building blocks influence the structure of the intermediate of the glycosylation reaction, the glycosyl cation. Using a combination of gas‐phase infrared spectroscopy and first‐principles theory, glycosyl cations generated from fluorinated and non‐fluorinated monosaccharides are structurally characterized. The results indicate that neighboring group participation of the C2‐benzoyl protecting group is the dominant structural motif for all building blocks, correlating with the β‐selectivity observed in glycosylation reactions. The infrared signatures indicate that participation of the benzoyl group in enhanced by resonance effects. Participation of remote acyl groups such as Fmoc or benzyl on the other hand is unfavored. The introduction of the less bulky fluorine leads to a change in the conformation of the ring pucker, whereas the structure of the active dioxolenium site remains unchanged.
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- Kim Greis
- Freie Universität Berlin: Freie Universitat Berlin BCP GERMANY
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- Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces: Max-Planck-Institut fur Kolloid und Grenzflachenforschung Carbohydrate Materials GERMANY
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- Fritz-Haber-Institut der MPG Berlin: Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft MP GERMANY
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- Freie Universität Berlin: Freie Universitat Berlin BCP GERMANY
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- Fritz-Haber-Institut der MPG Berlin: Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft MP GERMANY
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- Fritz Haber Institut der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft: Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft MP GERMANY
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- Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces: Max-Planck-Institut fur Kolloid und Grenzflachenforschung Carbohydrate Materials GERMANY
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- Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces: Max-Planck-Institut fur Kolloid und Grenzflachenforschung Biomolecular Systems GERMANY
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- Freie Universitat Berlin Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry Arnimallee 22 14195 Berlin GERMANY
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