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TextSentencer_T1 |
0-40 |
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION TO MANUSCRIPT: |
TextSentencer_T1 |
0-40 |
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION TO MANUSCRIPT: |
TextSentencer_T2 |
41-149 |
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The Disulfide Bonds in Glycoprotein E2 of Hepatitis C Virus Reveal the Tertiary Organization of the Molecule |
TextSentencer_T2 |
41-149 |
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The Disulfide Bonds in Glycoprotein E2 of Hepatitis C Virus Reveal the Tertiary Organization of the Molecule |
TextSentencer_T3 |
151-159 |
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Abstract |
TextSentencer_T3 |
151-159 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Abstract |
TextSentencer_T4 |
162-508 |
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the divalent metal ions used for induction with the histidine tag used for purification of the secreted protein, we replaced the region including the V5 epitope and the 6-Histidine tag by a segment coding for a specific proteolytic cleavage site, followed by a tandem strep-tag (IBA, www.iba-go.com) with a linker region (GlyGlySer) 4 in between. |
TextSentencer_T4 |
162-508 |
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the divalent metal ions used for induction with the histidine tag used for purification of the secreted protein, we replaced the region including the V5 epitope and the 6-Histidine tag by a segment coding for a specific proteolytic cleavage site, followed by a tandem strep-tag (IBA, www.iba-go.com) with a linker region (GlyGlySer) 4 in between. |
TextSentencer_T5 |
509-613 |
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The proteolytic cleavage site was added to allow the specific removal of the tag for structural studies. |
TextSentencer_T5 |
509-613 |
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denotes |
The proteolytic cleavage site was added to allow the specific removal of the tag for structural studies. |
TextSentencer_T6 |
614-844 |
Sentence |
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We avoided the use of cysteine proteases (like Prescission, TEV or 3C proteases) which, although are very specific, require a reducing agent for activity, which could also reduce some of the exposed disulfides of the glycoprotein. |
TextSentencer_T6 |
614-844 |
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We avoided the use of cysteine proteases (like Prescission, TEV or 3C proteases) which, although are very specific, require a reducing agent for activity, which could also reduce some of the exposed disulfides of the glycoprotein. |
TextSentencer_T7 |
845-1103 |
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We instead engineered an enterokinase (EK) cleavage site, which is a serine-protease relatively specific for the sequence (Asp) 4 Lys↓X, cleaving at the site indicated by the arrow with a cleavage efficiency between 60 and 80 % (X being any amino acid) [4] . |
TextSentencer_T7 |
845-1103 |
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denotes |
We instead engineered an enterokinase (EK) cleavage site, which is a serine-protease relatively specific for the sequence (Asp) 4 Lys↓X, cleaving at the site indicated by the arrow with a cleavage efficiency between 60 and 80 % (X being any amino acid) [4] . |
TextSentencer_T8 |
1104-1238 |
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This resulted in the following amino acid sequence downstream of the ApaI and BstBI sites ...DDDDKAGWSHPQFEKGGGSGGGSGGGSWSHPQFEK-COOH. |
TextSentencer_T8 |
1104-1238 |
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denotes |
This resulted in the following amino acid sequence downstream of the ApaI and BstBI sites ...DDDDKAGWSHPQFEKGGGSGGGSGGGSWSHPQFEK-COOH. |
TextSentencer_T9 |
1239-1542 |
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All synthetic HCV glycoprotein genes were purchased from GeneCust (Dudelange, Luxemburg) and amplified by PCR using strain specific 5'-oligonucleotides containing Bgl II, which allows insertion immediately downstream of the BiP secretion signal, and strain specific 3'-oligonucleotides containing Apa I. |
TextSentencer_T9 |
1239-1542 |
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All synthetic HCV glycoprotein genes were purchased from GeneCust (Dudelange, Luxemburg) and amplified by PCR using strain specific 5'-oligonucleotides containing Bgl II, which allows insertion immediately downstream of the BiP secretion signal, and strain specific 3'-oligonucleotides containing Apa I. |
TextSentencer_T10 |
1543-1619 |
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A full list of oligonucleotides used in this study is available upon request |
TextSentencer_T10 |
1543-1619 |
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denotes |
A full list of oligonucleotides used in this study is available upon request |
TextSentencer_T11 |
1620-1632 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Transfection |
TextSentencer_T11 |
1620-1632 |
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denotes |
Transfection |
TextSentencer_T12 |
1634-1847 |
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denotes |
For large scale production of E2e the cells were cultured in spinner flasks or in Wave Bioreactors (2/10, Wave Biotech, Somerset, USA) and induced with 4µM CdCl 2 at a density of approximately 7x10 6 cells per ml. |
TextSentencer_T12 |
1634-1847 |
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For large scale production of E2e the cells were cultured in spinner flasks or in Wave Bioreactors (2/10, Wave Biotech, Somerset, USA) and induced with 4µM CdCl 2 at a density of approximately 7x10 6 cells per ml. |
TextSentencer_T13 |
1848-2124 |
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denotes |
After 8 days at 28°C cells were pelleted and E2e was purified by affinity chromatography from the supernatant using a StrepTactin Superflow column (IBA, Goettingen, Germany) followed by gel filtration chromatography using a Superdex200 column (GE Healthcare, Uppsala, Sweden). |
TextSentencer_T13 |
1848-2124 |
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denotes |
After 8 days at 28°C cells were pelleted and E2e was purified by affinity chromatography from the supernatant using a StrepTactin Superflow column (IBA, Goettingen, Germany) followed by gel filtration chromatography using a Superdex200 column (GE Healthcare, Uppsala, Sweden). |
TextSentencer_T14 |
2125-2224 |
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Pure protein was quantified using adsorption at UV 280nm and concentrated to approximately 1 mg/ml. |
TextSentencer_T14 |
2125-2224 |
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Pure protein was quantified using adsorption at UV 280nm and concentrated to approximately 1 mg/ml. |
TextSentencer_T15 |
2225-2447 |
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25µg of H77 E2e and 70µg of either mAb H53 or CBH-4D, respectively, were incubated as isolated proteins as well as in complex for 1h at 10°C followed by analysis on a Superdex200 Mini column (column volume 3 ml, Amersham). |
TextSentencer_T15 |
2225-2447 |
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25µg of H77 E2e and 70µg of either mAb H53 or CBH-4D, respectively, were incubated as isolated proteins as well as in complex for 1h at 10°C followed by analysis on a Superdex200 Mini column (column volume 3 ml, Amersham). |
TextSentencer_T16 |
2448-2583 |
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25µg of E2e was bound to a StrepTactin Superflow mini column (column volume 0.2ml) and washed with 10 column volumes of washing buffer. |
TextSentencer_T16 |
2448-2583 |
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25µg of E2e was bound to a StrepTactin Superflow mini column (column volume 0.2ml) and washed with 10 column volumes of washing buffer. |
TextSentencer_T17 |
2584-2602 |
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Subsequently, 10µg |
TextSentencer_T17 |
2584-2602 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Subsequently, 10µg |
TextSentencer_T18 |
2603-2769 |
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denotes |
of CD81 large extracellular loop (produced as described before [5] ) or 50µg of conformation dependent antibodies CBH-4B, CBH-4D against HCV E2 (kindly provided by S. |
TextSentencer_T18 |
2603-2769 |
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denotes |
of CD81 large extracellular loop (produced as described before [5] ) or 50µg of conformation dependent antibodies CBH-4B, CBH-4D against HCV E2 (kindly provided by S. |
TextSentencer_T19 |
2770-2869 |
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Foung, Stanford, USA) or a control antibody were added, followed by washing with 10 column volumes. |
TextSentencer_T19 |
2770-2869 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Foung, Stanford, USA) or a control antibody were added, followed by washing with 10 column volumes. |
TextSentencer_T20 |
2870-2973 |
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Complexes were eluted in 4.5 column volumes elution buffer and concentrated 20-fold by ultrafiltration. |
TextSentencer_T20 |
2870-2973 |
Sentence |
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Complexes were eluted in 4.5 column volumes elution buffer and concentrated 20-fold by ultrafiltration. |
TextSentencer_T21 |
2974-3044 |
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denotes |
This concentrate was analysed by SDS-PAGE and Coomassie Blue staining. |
TextSentencer_T21 |
2974-3044 |
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This concentrate was analysed by SDS-PAGE and Coomassie Blue staining. |
TextSentencer_T22 |
3045-3106 |
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Huh7.5 cells plated on glass coverslips in 24-well plates (4. |
TextSentencer_T22 |
3045-3106 |
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Huh7.5 cells plated on glass coverslips in 24-well plates (4. |
TextSentencer_T23 |
3107-3353 |
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Secondary structure contents were estimated from the far-UV CD spectra using the CDSSTR routine [6] of the DICHROWEB server [7, 8] run on the SP175 reference dataset [9] , containing 72 proteins representing a large panel of secondary structures. |
TextSentencer_T23 |
3107-3353 |
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Secondary structure contents were estimated from the far-UV CD spectra using the CDSSTR routine [6] of the DICHROWEB server [7, 8] run on the SP175 reference dataset [9] , containing 72 proteins representing a large panel of secondary structures. |
TextSentencer_T24 |
3354-3451 |
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Similar results were obtained on different datasets [10] or by using the CONTIN/LL routine [11] . |
TextSentencer_T24 |
3354-3451 |
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denotes |
Similar results were obtained on different datasets [10] or by using the CONTIN/LL routine [11] . |
TextSentencer_T25 |
3452-3618 |
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denotes |
Soluble HCV E2 and Dengue virus 3 E protein in a concentration of 5-10mg/ml in After 8h, 0.25µg of trypsin were added and the digestion was continued for another 16h. |
TextSentencer_T25 |
3452-3618 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Soluble HCV E2 and Dengue virus 3 E protein in a concentration of 5-10mg/ml in After 8h, 0.25µg of trypsin were added and the digestion was continued for another 16h. |
TextSentencer_T26 |
3619-3711 |
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The peptides were eluted from the gel using 200µl water and two times 100µl 60% Acetonitril. |
TextSentencer_T26 |
3619-3711 |
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denotes |
The peptides were eluted from the gel using 200µl water and two times 100µl 60% Acetonitril. |
TextSentencer_T27 |
3712-3853 |
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denotes |
As a control, the trypsin digestion experiment was carried out as described above, but in the presence of 5% DMSO, acting as oxidizing agent. |
TextSentencer_T27 |
3712-3853 |
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denotes |
As a control, the trypsin digestion experiment was carried out as described above, but in the presence of 5% DMSO, acting as oxidizing agent. |
TextSentencer_T28 |
3854-3991 |
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denotes |
The deglycosylated 8 protein was analysed by SDS-PAGE followed by transfer onto a Nitrocellulose membrane and staining with Poinceau-Red. |
TextSentencer_T28 |
3854-3991 |
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The deglycosylated 8 protein was analysed by SDS-PAGE followed by transfer onto a Nitrocellulose membrane and staining with Poinceau-Red. |
TextSentencer_T29 |
3992-4027 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Bands containing approximately 15µg |
TextSentencer_T29 |
3992-4027 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Bands containing approximately 15µg |
TextSentencer_T30 |
4028-4188 |
Sentence |
denotes |
E2e were cut out of the membrane and saturated with 1ml of 0.2% PVP K30 for 15 minutes followed by six washes, four with water and two with 50mM TrisHCl pH 7.6. |
TextSentencer_T30 |
4028-4188 |
Sentence |
denotes |
E2e were cut out of the membrane and saturated with 1ml of 0.2% PVP K30 for 15 minutes followed by six washes, four with water and two with 50mM TrisHCl pH 7.6. |
TextSentencer_T31 |
4189-4297 |
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Subsequently the protein was digested with 1µg Trypsin for 3h at 37°C in the absence or presence of 5mM NEM. |
TextSentencer_T31 |
4189-4297 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Subsequently the protein was digested with 1µg Trypsin for 3h at 37°C in the absence or presence of 5mM NEM. |
TextSentencer_T32 |
4298-4362 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The peptides were eluted from the membrane using 200µl of water. |
TextSentencer_T32 |
4298-4362 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The peptides were eluted from the membrane using 200µl of water. |
TextSentencer_T33 |
4363-4416 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The tryptic digest was divided in two half fractions. |
TextSentencer_T33 |
4363-4416 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The tryptic digest was divided in two half fractions. |
TextSentencer_T34 |
4417-4523 |
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One half was submitted directly to reverse-phase HPLC using DEAE-C18 columns (1mm diameter) and a gradient |
TextSentencer_T34 |
4417-4523 |
Sentence |
denotes |
One half was submitted directly to reverse-phase HPLC using DEAE-C18 columns (1mm diameter) and a gradient |
TextSentencer_T35 |
4525-4603 |
Sentence |
denotes |
N-terminal sequencing was performed using a ABI 494 Protein Sequencer (Applied |
TextSentencer_T35 |
4525-4603 |
Sentence |
denotes |
N-terminal sequencing was performed using a ABI 494 Protein Sequencer (Applied |
TextSentencer_T36 |
4604-4785 |
Sentence |
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ChipReader System 4000 using a H4 (reversed phase, Ciphergen Biosystems, Fremont, CA, USA) surface and a SPA matrix, which was prepared according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
TextSentencer_T36 |
4604-4785 |
Sentence |
denotes |
ChipReader System 4000 using a H4 (reversed phase, Ciphergen Biosystems, Fremont, CA, USA) surface and a SPA matrix, which was prepared according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
TextSentencer_T37 |
4786-4865 |
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Peak identification was carried out using ProteinChip Software 3.1 (Ciphergen). |
TextSentencer_T37 |
4786-4865 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Peak identification was carried out using ProteinChip Software 3.1 (Ciphergen). |
TextSentencer_T38 |
4866-5044 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Molecular weight prediction of disulfide-connected peptides was performed using MS-BRIDGE [12] , while molecular weight of reduced peptides was predicted using PeptideMass [13] . |
TextSentencer_T38 |
4866-5044 |
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Molecular weight prediction of disulfide-connected peptides was performed using MS-BRIDGE [12] , while molecular weight of reduced peptides was predicted using PeptideMass [13] . |
TextSentencer_T39 |
5045-5166 |
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In order to identify the disulfide bridges of HCV E2e we first performed a tryptic digestion of E2e of the JFH-1 isolate. |
TextSentencer_T39 |
5045-5166 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In order to identify the disulfide bridges of HCV E2e we first performed a tryptic digestion of E2e of the JFH-1 isolate. |
TextSentencer_T40 |
5167-5297 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The HPLC chromatogram of the resulting digest revealed peaks 6-3, 12-3 and 16-3 to be TCEP sensitive and disappear upon reduction. |
TextSentencer_T40 |
5167-5297 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The HPLC chromatogram of the resulting digest revealed peaks 6-3, 12-3 and 16-3 to be TCEP sensitive and disappear upon reduction. |
TextSentencer_T41 |
5298-5492 |
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denotes |
Peak 6-3 revealed a mixture of peptides, the N-terminal sequencing of which showed that only J1 and J2 (Table S1 and Fig. S3A ) contained a cysteine residue (position 452 and 459, respectively). |
TextSentencer_T41 |
5298-5492 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Peak 6-3 revealed a mixture of peptides, the N-terminal sequencing of which showed that only J1 and J2 (Table S1 and Fig. S3A ) contained a cysteine residue (position 452 and 459, respectively). |
TextSentencer_T42 |
5493-5716 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In the respective mass spectrum a peak corresponding to the disulfide linked dipeptide could be identified (1471.71 Da), which disappeared upon reduction (Fig. S3A) , indicating a disulfide bridge between Cys452 and Cys459. |
TextSentencer_T42 |
5493-5716 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In the respective mass spectrum a peak corresponding to the disulfide linked dipeptide could be identified (1471.71 Da), which disappeared upon reduction (Fig. S3A) , indicating a disulfide bridge between Cys452 and Cys459. |
TextSentencer_T43 |
5717-5825 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Peak 12-3 contained peptides J6 and J7, each of them with one cysteine (position 607 and 644, respectively). |
TextSentencer_T43 |
5717-5825 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Peak 12-3 contained peptides J6 and J7, each of them with one cysteine (position 607 and 644, respectively). |
TextSentencer_T44 |
5826-6064 |
Sentence |
denotes |
While peptides J6 and J7 were found as single peptides in the mass spectrum, indicating partial reduction, we also observed a peak at the predicted molecular weight of the two peptides linked by a disulfide bond (Fig. S3A, 2045 .37 Da). |
TextSentencer_T44 |
5826-6064 |
Sentence |
denotes |
While peptides J6 and J7 were found as single peptides in the mass spectrum, indicating partial reduction, we also observed a peak at the predicted molecular weight of the two peptides linked by a disulfide bond (Fig. S3A, 2045 .37 Da). |
TextSentencer_T45 |
6065-6116 |
Sentence |
denotes |
This peak disappeared, as expected, upon reduction. |
TextSentencer_T45 |
6065-6116 |
Sentence |
denotes |
This peak disappeared, as expected, upon reduction. |
TextSentencer_T46 |
6117-6185 |
Sentence |
denotes |
This clearly suggested a disulfide bridge between Cys607 and Cys644. |
TextSentencer_T46 |
6117-6185 |
Sentence |
denotes |
This clearly suggested a disulfide bridge between Cys607 and Cys644. |
TextSentencer_T47 |
6186-6379 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Peak 16-3 contained a mixture of peptides with one dominant sequence corresponding to peptide J4, containing two cysteines (position 503 and 508, respectively) and a proline residue in between. |
TextSentencer_T47 |
6186-6379 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Peak 16-3 contained a mixture of peptides with one dominant sequence corresponding to peptide J4, containing two cysteines (position 503 and 508, respectively) and a proline residue in between. |
TextSentencer_T48 |
6380-6502 |
Sentence |
denotes |
This peptide was unambiguously identified in the mass spectrum of peak 16-3 (Fig. 5B, Fig. S3B and Table S1 , 2341.37 Da). |
TextSentencer_T48 |
6380-6502 |
Sentence |
denotes |
This peptide was unambiguously identified in the mass spectrum of peak 16-3 (Fig. 5B, Fig. S3B and Table S1 , 2341.37 Da). |
TextSentencer_T49 |
6503-6726 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Reduction with TCEP resulted in a molecular weight shift by 2 Da, which was interpreted as two hydrogen atoms added upon reduction of the cysteines, demonstrating an intrapeptidic disulfide bridge between Cys503 and Cys508. |
TextSentencer_T49 |
6503-6726 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Reduction with TCEP resulted in a molecular weight shift by 2 Da, which was interpreted as two hydrogen atoms added upon reduction of the cysteines, demonstrating an intrapeptidic disulfide bridge between Cys503 and Cys508. |
TextSentencer_T50 |
6727-6950 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Two more peptides, which could not be observed by mass spectrometry, were identified by N-terminal sequencing in peak 16-3: peptide J3 and peptide J5, containing Cys486 and Cys494 as well as Cys581 and Cys585, respectively. |
TextSentencer_T50 |
6727-6950 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Two more peptides, which could not be observed by mass spectrometry, were identified by N-terminal sequencing in peak 16-3: peptide J3 and peptide J5, containing Cys486 and Cys494 as well as Cys581 and Cys585, respectively. |
TextSentencer_T51 |
6951-7029 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Subsequently we subjected the E2e from isolate UKN2b_2.8 to trypsin digestion. |
TextSentencer_T51 |
6951-7029 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Subsequently we subjected the E2e from isolate UKN2b_2.8 to trypsin digestion. |
TextSentencer_T52 |
7030-7264 |
Sentence |
denotes |
HPLC separation of the resulting peptides revealed that peaks 13-1, 20-1, 29-3, 42-observed by N-terminal sequencing in all three control experiments (data not shown), strongly suggesting that it is also present in the native protein. |
TextSentencer_T52 |
7030-7264 |
Sentence |
denotes |
HPLC separation of the resulting peptides revealed that peaks 13-1, 20-1, 29-3, 42-observed by N-terminal sequencing in all three control experiments (data not shown), strongly suggesting that it is also present in the native protein. |
TextSentencer_T53 |
7265-7423 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Peak 20-1 contained exclusively peptide U3, which corresponds to peptide J4 in JFH-1 E2e, thereby confirming the presence of a disulfide bridge between Cys503 |
TextSentencer_T53 |
7265-7423 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Peak 20-1 contained exclusively peptide U3, which corresponds to peptide J4 in JFH-1 E2e, thereby confirming the presence of a disulfide bridge between Cys503 |
TextSentencer_T54 |
7424-7472 |
Sentence |
denotes |
and Cys508 (Table S1 and Fig. S3C, 2194 .94 Da). |
TextSentencer_T54 |
7424-7472 |
Sentence |
denotes |
and Cys508 (Table S1 and Fig. S3C, 2194 .94 Da). |
TextSentencer_T55 |
7473-7543 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Analysis of peak 29-3 revealed two TCEP sensitive peptides, U2 and U3. |
TextSentencer_T55 |
7473-7543 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Analysis of peak 29-3 revealed two TCEP sensitive peptides, U2 and U3. |
TextSentencer_T56 |
7544-7709 |
Sentence |
denotes |
We had identified U3 previously to carry an internal disulfide bridge, thus suggesting an additional internal disulfide bond between Cys486 and Cys494 in peptide U2. |
TextSentencer_T56 |
7544-7709 |
Sentence |
denotes |
We had identified U3 previously to carry an internal disulfide bridge, thus suggesting an additional internal disulfide bond between Cys486 and Cys494 in peptide U2. |
TextSentencer_T57 |
7710-7717 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Cys552. |
TextSentencer_T57 |
7710-7717 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Cys552. |
TextSentencer_T58 |
7718-7899 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Although the disulfide linked peptides could not be identified by mass spectrometry, upon reduction a peak corresponding to the reduced peptide U1 was observed (Fig. S3D , 2308 Da). |
TextSentencer_T58 |
7718-7899 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Although the disulfide linked peptides could not be identified by mass spectrometry, upon reduction a peak corresponding to the reduced peptide U1 was observed (Fig. S3D , 2308 Da). |
TextSentencer_T59 |
7900-8030 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Likely the high molecular weight of the disulfide linked dipeptide (U1 + U4 -6890.68 Da) prevented its appearance in the spectrum. |
TextSentencer_T59 |
7900-8030 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Likely the high molecular weight of the disulfide linked dipeptide (U1 + U4 -6890.68 Da) prevented its appearance in the spectrum. |
TextSentencer_T60 |
8031-8206 |
Sentence |
denotes |
One peak (19-1) was found to contain a mixture of sequences, with one dominant sequence corresponding to peptide U5, in which two cysteines (position 581 and 585) are present. |
TextSentencer_T60 |
8031-8206 |
Sentence |
denotes |
One peak (19-1) was found to contain a mixture of sequences, with one dominant sequence corresponding to peptide U5, in which two cysteines (position 581 and 585) are present. |
TextSentencer_T61 |
8207-8356 |
Sentence |
denotes |
We observed a peak corresponding to the peptide harboring an intrapeptidic disulfide bridge in the mass spectrum (Table S1 and Fig. S3D, 1849.64 Da). |
TextSentencer_T61 |
8207-8356 |
Sentence |
denotes |
We observed a peak corresponding to the peptide harboring an intrapeptidic disulfide bridge in the mass spectrum (Table S1 and Fig. S3D, 1849.64 Da). |
TextSentencer_T62 |
8357-8435 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Reduction resulted as expected in an increase of the molecular weight by 2 Da. |
TextSentencer_T62 |
8357-8435 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Reduction resulted as expected in an increase of the molecular weight by 2 Da. |
TextSentencer_T63 |
8436-8561 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In addition, peptide U2 was found in the same peak, which has previously been shown to carry an intrapeptidic disulfide bond. |
TextSentencer_T63 |
8436-8561 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In addition, peptide U2 was found in the same peak, which has previously been shown to carry an intrapeptidic disulfide bond. |
TextSentencer_T64 |
8562-8759 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Finally, we performed a tryptic digestion of the of E2e of H77 followed by HPLC of the resulting peptides, which revealed that peaks 15-2, 6-2, 26-2, 32-2, 43-2 and 33-2 disappeared upon reduction. |
TextSentencer_T64 |
8562-8759 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Finally, we performed a tryptic digestion of the of E2e of H77 followed by HPLC of the resulting peptides, which revealed that peaks 15-2, 6-2, 26-2, 32-2, 43-2 and 33-2 disappeared upon reduction. |
TextSentencer_T65 |
8760-8847 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Peptides H5 and H6, which correspond to J6/ J7 and U6/ U7 were identified in peak 15-2. |
TextSentencer_T65 |
8760-8847 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Peptides H5 and H6, which correspond to J6/ J7 and U6/ U7 were identified in peak 15-2. |
TextSentencer_T66 |
8848-8982 |
Sentence |
denotes |
For both E2 of JFH-1 and UKN2b_2.8 a disulfide bridge between the respective cysteines (position 607 and 644) was shown in this study. |
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For both E2 of JFH-1 and UKN2b_2.8 a disulfide bridge between the respective cysteines (position 607 and 644) was shown in this study. |
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Mass spectrometry clearly demonstrated the presence of a disulfide bridge between Cys607 and Cys644 in the ectodomain of H77 E2 as well (Table S1 and Fig. S3E , |
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Mass spectrometry clearly demonstrated the presence of a disulfide bridge between Cys607 and Cys644 in the ectodomain of H77 E2 as well (Table S1 and Fig. S3E , |
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Peptide H1 was found in two different peaks. |
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Peptide H1 was found in two different peaks. |
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Together with peptide H2, which corresponds to peptide J2, it was observed in peak 6-2, suggesting the presence of a disulfide bridge between Cys452 and Cys459, which has already been identified in E2e from strain JFH-1. |
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Together with peptide H2, which corresponds to peptide J2, it was observed in peak 6-2, suggesting the presence of a disulfide bridge between Cys452 and Cys459, which has already been identified in E2e from strain JFH-1. |
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A peak in the mass spectrum corresponding to this peptide confirmed the presence of this disulfide bond (Fig. S3E, 1544 .29 Da). |
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A peak in the mass spectrum corresponding to this peptide confirmed the presence of this disulfide bond (Fig. S3E, 1544 .29 Da). |
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However, peptide H1 was also found together with peptide H6 in peak 26-2, which clearly suggested a disulfide rearrangement for these cysteines (Fig. S3F) Peak 43-2 consisted of the peptides H7 and H8, each containing one cysteine residue (position 652 and 677, respectively). |
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However, peptide H1 was also found together with peptide H6 in peak 26-2, which clearly suggested a disulfide rearrangement for these cysteines (Fig. S3F) Peak 43-2 consisted of the peptides H7 and H8, each containing one cysteine residue (position 652 and 677, respectively). |
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In the mass spectrum we observed a peak corresponding to the disulfide linked dipeptide (Fig. S3G and Table S1 , 6849.91 Da), unambiguously identifying a disulfide bridge between Cys652 and Cys677 in the ectodomain of H77 E2. |
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In the mass spectrum we observed a peak corresponding to the disulfide linked dipeptide (Fig. S3G and Table S1 , 6849.91 Da), unambiguously identifying a disulfide bridge between Cys652 and Cys677 in the ectodomain of H77 E2. |
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Comparing the sequence alignment of E2 in the region between Cys569 and Cys581 we noticed that while UKN2b_2.8 and JFH-1 E2 contain three trypsin cleavage sites, H77 E2 has no cleavage sites in this region (Fig. S2 ). |
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Comparing the sequence alignment of E2 in the region between Cys569 and Cys581 we noticed that while UKN2b_2.8 and JFH-1 E2 contain three trypsin cleavage sites, H77 E2 has no cleavage sites in this region (Fig. S2 ). |
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Thus trypsin cleavage prediction in this region resulted in one peptide containing 4 cysteines, aligned sequentially in a way that the first two cysteines and the last two each have a proline residue in between. |
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Thus trypsin cleavage prediction in this region resulted in one peptide containing 4 cysteines, aligned sequentially in a way that the first two cysteines and the last two each have a proline residue in between. |
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Analysis of peak 33-2 revealed only peptide H4, which corresponds to the predicted peptide containing 4 cysteines (positions 564, 569, 581 and 585, respectively). |
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Analysis of peak 33-2 revealed only peptide H4, which corresponds to the predicted peptide containing 4 cysteines (positions 564, 569, 581 and 585, respectively). |
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Mass spectrometry revealed a peak matching the predicted mass of this peptide containing two intrapeptidic disulfide bridges (Fig. S3G , 2504.50 Da). |
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Mass spectrometry revealed a peak matching the predicted mass of this peptide containing two intrapeptidic disulfide bridges (Fig. S3G , 2504.50 Da). |
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Under non-reducing conditions two minor peaks could be observed, which are shifted by exactly 2 Da and thus likely correspond to partially reduced peptides in the original HPLC peak. |
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Under non-reducing conditions two minor peaks could be observed, which are shifted by exactly 2 Da and thus likely correspond to partially reduced peptides in the original HPLC peak. |
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Since we had already identified the disulfide bond between Cys581 and Cys585 in UKN2b_2.8 E2, this result strongly indicates the presence of a disulfide bridge between Cys564 and Cys569. |
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Since we had already identified the disulfide bond between Cys581 and Cys585 in UKN2b_2.8 E2, this result strongly indicates the presence of a disulfide bridge between Cys564 and Cys569. |