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Ismail A, Leroux V, Smadja M, Gonzalez L, Lombard M, Pierrel F, Mellot-Draznieks C, Fontecave M. Coenzyme Q Biosynthesis: Evidence for a Substrate Access Channel in the FAD-Dependent Monooxygenase Coq6. PLoS Comput Biol 2016; 12:e1004690. [PMID: 26808124 PMCID: PMC4726752 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1004690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2015] [Accepted: 12/03/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Coq6 is an enzyme involved in the biosynthesis of coenzyme Q, a polyisoprenylated benzoquinone lipid essential to the function of the mitochondrial respiratory chain. In the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, this putative flavin-dependent monooxygenase is proposed to hydroxylate the benzene ring of coenzyme Q (ubiquinone) precursor at position C5. We show here through biochemical studies that Coq6 is a flavoprotein using FAD as a cofactor. Homology models of the Coq6-FAD complex are constructed and studied through molecular dynamics and substrate docking calculations of 3-hexaprenyl-4-hydroxyphenol (4-HP6), a bulky hydrophobic model substrate. We identify a putative access channel for Coq6 in a wild type model and propose in silico mutations positioned at its entrance capable of partially (G248R and L382E single mutations) or completely (a G248R-L382E double-mutation) blocking access to the channel for the substrate. Further in vivo assays support the computational predictions, thus explaining the decreased activities or inactivation of the mutated enzymes. This work provides the first detailed structural information of an important and highly conserved enzyme of ubiquinone biosynthesis.
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- Alexandre Ismail
- Laboratoire de Chimie des Processus Biologiques, UMR 8229 CNRS, UPMC Univ Paris 06, Collège de France, Paris, France
- Sup’Biotech, IONIS Education Group, Villejuif, France
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- Paris Sciences et Lettres (PSL*), Collège de France, Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Biology (CIRB), INSERM U1050, Paris, France
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- Laboratoire de Chimie des Processus Biologiques, UMR 8229 CNRS, UPMC Univ Paris 06, Collège de France, Paris, France
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- Laboratoire de Chimie des Processus Biologiques, UMR 8229 CNRS, UPMC Univ Paris 06, Collège de France, Paris, France
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- Laboratoire de Chimie des Processus Biologiques, UMR 8229 CNRS, UPMC Univ Paris 06, Collège de France, Paris, France
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- Université Grenoble Alpes, Laboratoire Adaptation et Pathogénie des Microorganismes, Grenoble, France
- CNRS, Laboratoire Adaptation et Pathogénie des Microorganismes, Grenoble, France
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- Laboratoire de Chimie des Processus Biologiques, UMR 8229 CNRS, UPMC Univ Paris 06, Collège de France, Paris, France
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- Laboratoire de Chimie des Processus Biologiques, UMR 8229 CNRS, UPMC Univ Paris 06, Collège de France, Paris, France
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Estellon J, Ollagnier de Choudens S, Smadja M, Fontecave M, Vandenbrouck Y. An integrative computational model for large-scale identification of metalloproteins in microbial genomes: a focus on iron-sulfur cluster proteins. Metallomics 2014; 6:1913-30. [PMID: 25117543 DOI: 10.1039/c4mt00156g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Metalloproteins represent a ubiquitous group of molecules which are crucial to the survival of all living organisms. While several metal-binding motifs have been defined, it remains challenging to confidently identify metalloproteins from primary protein sequences using computational approaches alone. Here, we describe a comprehensive strategy based on a machine learning approach to design and assess a penalized generalized linear model. We used this strategy to detect members of the iron-sulfur cluster protein family. A new category of descriptors, whose profile is based on profile hidden Markov models, encoding structural information was combined with public descriptors into a linear model. The model was trained and tested on distinct datasets composed of well-characterized iron-sulfur protein sequences, and the resulting model provided higher sensitivity compared to a motif-based approach, while maintaining a good level of specificity. Analysis of this linear model allows us to detect and quantify the contribution of each descriptor, providing us with a better understanding of this complex protein family along with valuable indications for further experimental characterization. Two newly-identified proteins, YhcC and YdiJ, were functionally validated as genuine iron-sulfur proteins, confirming the prediction. The computational model was then applied to over 550 prokaryotic genomes to screen for iron-sulfur proteomes; the results are publicly available at: . This study represents a proof-of-concept for the application of a penalized linear model to identify metalloprotein superfamilies on a large-scale. The application employed here, screening for iron-sulfur proteomes, provides new candidates for further biochemical and structural analysis as well as new resources for an extensive exploration of iron-sulfuromes in the microbial world.
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- Johan Estellon
- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, iRTSV-BGE, F-38000 Grenoble, France.
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Hajj Chehade M, Loiseau L, Lombard M, Pecqueur L, Ismail A, Smadja M, Golinelli-Pimpaneau B, Mellot-Draznieks C, Hamelin O, Aussel L, Kieffer-Jaquinod S, Labessan N, Barras F, Fontecave M, Pierrel F. ubiI, a new gene in Escherichia coli coenzyme Q biosynthesis, is involved in aerobic C5-hydroxylation. J Biol Chem 2013; 288:20085-92. [PMID: 23709220 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m113.480368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Coenzyme Q (ubiquinone or Q) is a redox-active lipid found in organisms ranging from bacteria to mammals in which it plays a crucial role in energy-generating processes. Q biosynthesis is a complex pathway that involves multiple proteins. In this work, we show that the uncharacterized conserved visC gene is involved in Q biosynthesis in Escherichia coli, and we have renamed it ubiI. Based on genetic and biochemical experiments, we establish that the UbiI protein functions in the C5-hydroxylation reaction. A strain deficient in ubiI has a low level of Q and accumulates a compound derived from the Q biosynthetic pathway, which we purified and characterized. We also demonstrate that UbiI is only implicated in aerobic Q biosynthesis and that an alternative enzyme catalyzes the C5-hydroxylation reaction in the absence of oxygen. We have solved the crystal structure of a truncated form of UbiI. This structure shares many features with the canonical FAD-dependent para-hydroxybenzoate hydroxylase and represents the first structural characterization of a monooxygenase involved in Q biosynthesis. Site-directed mutagenesis confirms that residues of the flavin binding pocket of UbiI are important for activity. With our identification of UbiI, the three monooxygenases necessary for aerobic Q biosynthesis in E. coli are known.
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- Mahmoud Hajj Chehade
- Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique, Institut de Recherches en Technologies et Sciences pour le Vivant, Laboratoire Chimie et Biologie des Métaux, F-38054 Grenoble, France
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Mosnier I, Ambert-Dahan E, Smadja M, Ferrary E, Bouccara D, Bozorg-Grayeli A, Sterkers O. Performances et complications de l’implant cochléaire chez 134 patients adultes implantés depuis 1990. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006; 123:71-8. [PMID: 16733469 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-438x(06)76645-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to analyse performance of cochlear implants in a retrospective series of adults with postlingually in order to search for predictive factors and identify complications. METHODS Between 1990 and 2003, 134 adult patients were implanted: 129 patients on one side and 5 patients on both sides. Hearing benefit at 6, 12, 24 and 36 months and performance at 12 months were analyzed as function of the etiology, age at implantation, lipreading and speech coding strategy. RESULTS Compared to performances before implantation, cochlear implants provided significant and rapid improvement at 6 months (p<0.0001). The results were not correlated with age at implantation, etiology or lipreading ability before implantation. Performances were worse in patients with meningitis (p<0.01), but the percentage of improvement was similar between the different etiologies. Major complications were rare: one case of regressive postoperative facial nerve weakness. CONCLUSION Cochlear implants provide significant and rapid improvement, with low morbidity. Results are not correlated with age at implantation, etiology or lipreading ability.
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- I Mosnier
- Service d'ORL et de Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, Hôpital Beaujon, AP-HP, Faculté Xavier Bichat, Université Paris 7, 92110 Clichy, France.
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Breil L, Crépin H, Smadja M, Crevier-Buchman L. [Quality of life after oropharyngectomy]. Rev Laryngol Otol Rhinol (Bord) 2006; 127:305-14. [PMID: 17425005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to assess direct or non-direct links between functional abilities of the patient evaluated objectively and his quality of life after oropharyngectomy, a surgery capable of engendering bad functional outcomes. METHODS Praxies and speech were examined in 16 patients at 3, 6, 9 or 12 months after surgery and 2 self-evaluation questionnaires were proposed: One about health related quality of life of cancer patients (EORTC QLQ-C30 and H&N35) and, the other about oral communication handicap (VHI). RESULTS AND CONCLUSION A correlation between quality of life and objective functional abilities can not always be found. Self-evaluation questionnaires might be a complementary approach in order to guide management in patient care after oropharyngectomy.
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- L Breil
- Cabinet d'orthophonie, 24-1 rue Victor Schoelcher, 33140 Villenave d'Ornon, France
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Smadja M, Tessier C, Ménard M, Brasnu D, Crevier-Buchman L. [Evaluation of the handicap by means of the EORTC scale in partial glossectomies]. Rev Laryngol Otol Rhinol (Bord) 2005; 126:315-22. [PMID: 16676553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Different treatments for tongue cancer are more and more efficient but there are heavy functional and aesthetic sequels. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of life after partial glossectomy and to adapt the rehabilitation program after surgery. METHODS Our population of 16 patients (5 females and 11 males), who underwent partial glossectomy, had to quote the auto questionnaire on quality of life (EORTC QOL-C30) and the specific head and neck cancer scale (H&N35). RESULTS In our population, the patient's satisfaction for the global quality of life was 71%; the functioning scale was 83%, and the mean rate of generic symptoms was 13%. On the contrary, the specific Head & Neck symptom rate was high, with 76% of complains. CONCLUSIONS The QOL scale could be considered as a good tool for patients to express their difficulties in daily life. It is a reliable and reproducible tool for a follow up study of patients. It allows proposing specific rehabilitation procedures in the post operative period.
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- M Smadja
- Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Unité d'Exploration Voix, Parole, Déglutition, Service d'ORL et de Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, 20 rue Leblanc, 75015 Paris, France.
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Kalinsky E, de Parades V, Smadja M, Bauer P, Rakotomalala L, Meary N, Rezette XP. [Acute anorectal lesions after a hot-water enema]. Gastroenterol Clin Biol 1998; 22:473-4. [PMID: 9762282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Bauer P, Smadja M, Lechaux JP. [Cystic dystrophy and aberrant pancreas treated by gastroenterostomy]. Presse Med 1993; 22:964-5. [PMID: 8367421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Lagadec B, Timmermans M, Smadja M. [Cancer of the sigmoid fistulized into the small intestine]. Sem Hop 1972; 48:1286-8. [PMID: 4341891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Smadja M, Bernier JJ. [Effect of intestinal transit time assessed by the action of carminochrome on the composition of the stools]. Arch Fr Mal App Dig 1971; 60:497-506. [PMID: 4946059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Bernades P, Smadja M, Rueff B, Bonnefond A, Tursz T, Martin E, Bognel MC, Barge MJ, Uriel J. [Presence of serum alpha fetoprotein in 4 cases of primary digestive cancers other than hepatomas]. Presse Med (1893) 1971; 79:1585-7. [PMID: 4143478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Bernades P, Smadja M, Rueff B, Bonnefond A, Tursz T, Martin E, Bognel C, Barge J, Uriel J. [Presence of serum alpha 1-fetoprotein in 4 cases of primary digestive neoplasms other than hepatoma]. Presse Med (1893) 1971; 79:1585-7. [PMID: 5093496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Chevrel JP, Opolon P, Thomas M, Smadja M, Apoil A, Hadchouel P, Caroli J. [Use of swine liver perfusion in 4 cases of acute liver atrophy]. Arch Fr Mal App Dig 1969; 58:637-60. [PMID: 5408531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Smadja M. [Iatrogenic digestive system diseases]. Sem Hop 1967; 43:1963-70. [PMID: 4308883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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