How Sequence Directs Structure: My First Steps to Unlock the Protein Folding Code in GB1

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Faculty Mentor: Dr. Lesley Greene

Chemistry and Biochemistry

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The β1 domain of Streptococcal protein G consists of 56 amino acid residues arranged in a two-layer alpha-beta sandwich. We are interested in understanding how the sequence encodes the three-dimensional structure of this protein. In support of this research investigation, two mutations were selected, designed and synthesized. The first is glutamic acid 42 to glycine and the second is valine 39 to alanine. The variant proteins were expressed in preparation for future experimental studies which will involve purifying the proteins as well as conducting thermodynamic and kinetic studies to elucidate the effect of the mutations on structure, stability and folding.

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Learning Commons @ Perry Library, Northwest Atrium

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2-13-2016 8:00 AM

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2-13-2016 12:30 PM

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How Sequence Directs Structure: My First Steps to Unlock the Protein Folding Code in GB1

Learning Commons @ Perry Library, Northwest Atrium

The β1 domain of Streptococcal protein G consists of 56 amino acid residues arranged in a two-layer alpha-beta sandwich. We are interested in understanding how the sequence encodes the three-dimensional structure of this protein. In support of this research investigation, two mutations were selected, designed and synthesized. The first is glutamic acid 42 to glycine and the second is valine 39 to alanine. The variant proteins were expressed in preparation for future experimental studies which will involve purifying the proteins as well as conducting thermodynamic and kinetic studies to elucidate the effect of the mutations on structure, stability and folding.