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  Correlating calcium binding, Förster resonance energy transfer, and conformational change in the biosensor TN-XXL.

Geiger, A., Russo, L., Gensch, T., Thestrup, T., Becker, S., Hopfner, K. P., et al. (2012). Correlating calcium binding, Förster resonance energy transfer, and conformational change in the biosensor TN-XXL. Biophysical Journal, 102(10), 2401-2410. doi:10.1016/j.bpj.2012.03.065.

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Geiger, Anselm1, Author           
Russo, L.2, Author
Gensch, T.2, Author
Thestrup, Thomas1, Author           
Becker, S.3, Author           
Hopfner, K. P.2, Author
Griesinger, C.3, Author           
Witte, G.2, Author
Griesbeck, Oliver1, Author           
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1Research Group: Cellular Dynamics / Griesbeck, MPI of Neurobiology, Max Planck Society, ou_1113560              
2External Organizations, ou_persistent22              
3Department of NMR Based Structural Biology, MPI for biophysical chemistry, Max Planck Society, ou_578567              

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 Abstract: Genetically encoded calcium indicators have become instrumental in imaging signaling in complex tissues and neuronal circuits in vivo. Despite their importance, structure-function relationships of these sensors often remain largely uncharacterized due to their artificial and multimodular composition. Here, we describe a combination of protein engineering and kinetic, spectroscopic, and biophysical analysis of the Forster resonance energy transfer (FRET)-based calcium biosensor TN-XXL. Using fluorescence spectroscopy of engineered tyrosines, we show that two of the four calcium binding EF-hands dominate the FRET output of TN-XXL and that local conformational changes of these hands match the kinetics of FRET change. Using small-angle x-ray scattering and NMR spectroscopy, we show that TN-XXL changes from a flexible elongated to a rigid globular shape upon binding calcium, thus resulting in FRET signal output. Furthermore, we compare calcium titrations using fluorescence lifetime spectroscopy with the ratiometric approach and investigate potential non-FRET effects that may affect the fluorophores. Thus, our data characterize the biophysics of TN-XXL in detail and may form a basis for further rational engineering of FRET-based biosensors.

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Language(s): eng - English
 Dates: 2012-05-16
 Publication Status: Issued
 Pages: 10
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 Rev. Type: Peer
 Identifiers: DOI: 10.1016/j.bpj.2012.03.065
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Title: Biophysical Journal
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Publ. Info: Bethesda, MD : Biophysical Society
Pages: - Volume / Issue: 102 (10) Sequence Number: - Start / End Page: 2401 - 2410 Identifier: ISSN: 0006-3495
CoNE: https://pure.mpg.de/cone/journals/resource/954925385117