The molecular mechanism of Hsp100 chaperone inhibition by the prion curing agent guanidinium chloride

Cathleen Zeymer, Nicolas D. Werbeck, Ilme Schlichting, Jochen Reinstein

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Abstract

Background: Guanidinium chloride (GdmCl) inhibits Hsp100 chaperones and leads to prion curing in yeast. Results: The Gdm ion binds specifically to the N-terminal nucleotide binding domain, interacting primarily with a conserved glutamate and the bound nucleotide. Conclusion: GdmCl affects the catalytic cycle by both interfering with the essential glutamate and modulating nucleotide binding affinities. Significance: The study elucidates the mechanistic role of GdmCl in Hsp100 chaperone inhibition.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7065-7076
Number of pages12
JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
Volume288
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - 8 Mar 2013
Externally publishedYes

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