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AHSP (α-haemoglobin-stabilizing protein) stabilizes apo-α-haemoglobin in a partially folded state
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posted on 2023-05-17, 04:04 authored by Kumar, KK, Dickson, CF, Weiss, MJ, Mackay, JP, David GellDavid GellTo produce functional Hb (haemoglobin), nascent !-globin (!o) and "-globin ("o) chains must each bind a single haem molecule (to form !h and "h) and interact together to form heterodimers.The precise sequence of binding events is unknown, and it has been suggested that additional factors might enhance the efficiency of Hb folding. AHSP (!-haemoglobin-stabilizing protein) has been shown previously to bind !h and regulate redox activity of the haem iron. In the present study, we used a combination of classical and dynamic light scattering and NMR spectroscopy to demonstrate that AHSP forms a heterodimeric complex with !o that inhibits !o aggregation and promotes !o folding in the absence of haem. These findings indicate that AHSP may function as an !o-specific chaperone, and suggest an important role for !o in guiding Hb assembly by stabilizing "o and inhibiting off-pathway self-association of "h.
History
Publication title
Biochemical JournalVolume
432Pagination
275-282ISSN
0264-6021Department/School
Menzies Institute for Medical ResearchPublisher
Portland PressPlace of publication
59 Portland Place, London, England, W1N 3AjRights statement
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