Studying biomolecular folding and binding using temperature-jump mass spectrometry

Adrien Marchand, Martin F. Czar, Elija N. Eggel, Jérôme Kaeslin and Renato Zenobi ()
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Adrien Marchand: ETH Zurich
Martin F. Czar: ETH Zurich
Elija N. Eggel: ETH Zurich
Jérôme Kaeslin: ETH Zurich
Renato Zenobi: ETH Zurich

Nature Communications, 2020, vol. 11, issue 1, 1-12

Abstract: Abstract Characterizing folding and complex formation of biomolecules provides a view into their thermodynamics, kinetics and folding pathways. Deciphering kinetic intermediates is particularly important because they can often be targeted by drugs. The key advantage of native mass spectrometry over conventional methods that monitor a single observable is its ability to identify and quantify coexisting species. Here, we show the design of a temperature-jump electrospray source for mass spectrometry that allows one to perform fast kinetics experiments (0.16–32 s) at different temperatures (10–90 °C). The setup allows recording of both folding and unfolding kinetics by using temperature jumps from high to low, and low to high, temperatures. Six biological systems, ranging from peptides to proteins to DNA complexes, exemplify the use of this device. Using temperature-dependent experiments, the folding and unfolding of a DNA triplex are studied, providing detailed information on its thermodynamics and kinetics.

Date: 2020
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