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  • Title: D-Loop Mutation G42A/G46A Decreases Actin Dynamics.
    Author: Matsuzaki M, Fujiwara I, Kashima S, Matsumoto T, Oda T, Hayashi M, Maeda K, Takiguchi K, Maéda Y, Narita A.
    Journal: Biomolecules; 2020 May 08; 10(5):. PubMed ID: 32397190.
    Abstract:
    Depolymerization and polymerization of the actin filament are indispensable in eukaryotes. The DNase I binding loop (D-loop), which forms part of the interface between the subunits in the actin filament, is an intrinsically disordered loop with a large degree of conformational freedom. Introduction of the double mutation G42A/G46A to the D-loop of the beta cytoskeletal mammalian actin restricted D-loop conformational freedom, whereas changes to the critical concentration were not large, and no major structural changes were observed. Polymerization and depolymerization rates at both ends of the filament were reduced, and cofilin binding was inhibited by the double mutation. These results indicate that the two glycines at the tip of the D-loop are important for actin dynamics, most likely by contributing to the large degree of conformational freedom.
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