Hydrogen/Deuterium Exchange Mass Spectrometry for the Structural Analysis of Detergent-Solubilized Membrane Proteins. 2020

Darragh P O'Brien, and Véronique Hourdel, and Alexandre Chenal, and Sébastien Brier
Biochemistry of Macromolecular Interaction Unit, Department of Structural Biology and Chemistry, Institut Pasteur, CNRS UMR3528, Paris, France.

Integral membrane proteins are involved in numerous biological functions and represent important drug targets. Despite their abundance in the human proteome, the number of integral membrane protein structures is largely underrepresented in the Protein Data Bank. The challenges associated with the biophysical characterization of such biological systems are well known. Most structural approaches, including X-ray crystallography, SAXS, or mass spectrometry (MS), require the complete solubilization of membrane proteins in aqueous solutions. Detergents are frequently used for this task, but may interfere with the analysis, as is the case with MS. The use of "MS-friendly" detergents, such as non-ionic alkyl glycoside detergents, has greatly facilitated the analysis of detergent-solubilized membrane proteins. Here, we describe a protocol, which we have successfully implemented in our laboratory to study the structure and dynamics of detergent-solubilized integral membrane proteins by Hydrogen/Deuterium eXchange and Mass Spectrometry (HDX-MS). The procedure does not require detergent removal prior to MS analysis, instead taking advantage of the ultra-high pressure chromatographic system to separate deuterated peptides from "MS-friendly" detergents.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008565 Membrane Proteins Proteins which are found in membranes including cellular and intracellular membranes. They consist of two types, peripheral and integral proteins. They include most membrane-associated enzymes, antigenic proteins, transport proteins, and drug, hormone, and lectin receptors. Cell Membrane Protein,Cell Membrane Proteins,Cell Surface Protein,Cell Surface Proteins,Integral Membrane Proteins,Membrane-Associated Protein,Surface Protein,Surface Proteins,Integral Membrane Protein,Membrane Protein,Membrane-Associated Proteins,Membrane Associated Protein,Membrane Associated Proteins,Membrane Protein, Cell,Membrane Protein, Integral,Membrane Proteins, Integral,Protein, Cell Membrane,Protein, Cell Surface,Protein, Integral Membrane,Protein, Membrane,Protein, Membrane-Associated,Protein, Surface,Proteins, Cell Membrane,Proteins, Cell Surface,Proteins, Integral Membrane,Proteins, Membrane,Proteins, Membrane-Associated,Proteins, Surface,Surface Protein, Cell
D008958 Models, Molecular Models used experimentally or theoretically to study molecular shape, electronic properties, or interactions; includes analogous molecules, computer-generated graphics, and mechanical structures. Molecular Models,Model, Molecular,Molecular Model
D011487 Protein Conformation The characteristic 3-dimensional shape of a protein, including the secondary, supersecondary (motifs), tertiary (domains) and quaternary structure of the peptide chain. PROTEIN STRUCTURE, QUATERNARY describes the conformation assumed by multimeric proteins (aggregates of more than one polypeptide chain). Conformation, Protein,Conformations, Protein,Protein Conformations
D003902 Detergents Purifying or cleansing agents, usually salts of long-chain aliphatic bases or acids, that exert cleansing (oil-dissolving) and antimicrobial effects through a surface action that depends on possessing both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties. Cleansing Agents,Detergent Pods,Laundry Detergent Pods,Laundry Pods,Syndet,Synthetic Detergent,Agent, Cleansing,Agents, Cleansing,Cleansing Agent,Detergent,Detergent Pod,Detergent Pod, Laundry,Detergent Pods, Laundry,Detergent, Synthetic,Detergents, Synthetic,Laundry Detergent Pod,Laundry Pod,Pod, Detergent,Pod, Laundry,Pod, Laundry Detergent,Pods, Detergent,Pods, Laundry,Pods, Laundry Detergent,Synthetic Detergents
D003903 Deuterium The stable isotope of hydrogen. It has one neutron and one proton in the nucleus. Deuterons,Hydrogen-2,Hydrogen 2
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000080307 Hydrogen Deuterium Exchange-Mass Spectrometry A mass spectrometry method utilizing hydrogen-deuterium exchange kinetics to study conformational and dynamic changes especially of proteins, such as interactions during ligand binding and allosteric effects during catalysis. H-D Exchange Mass Spectrometry,HDX-MS,H D Exchange Mass Spectrometry,HDX MS,Hydrogen Deuterium Exchange Mass Spectrometry
D012995 Solubility The ability of a substance to be dissolved, i.e. to form a solution with another substance. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed) Solubilities
D013058 Mass Spectrometry An analytical method used in determining the identity of a chemical based on its mass using mass analyzers/mass spectrometers. Mass Spectroscopy,Spectrometry, Mass,Spectroscopy, Mass,Spectrum Analysis, Mass,Analysis, Mass Spectrum,Mass Spectrum Analysis,Analyses, Mass Spectrum,Mass Spectrum Analyses,Spectrum Analyses, Mass
D014961 X-Ray Diffraction The scattering of x-rays by matter, especially crystals, with accompanying variation in intensity due to interference effects. Analysis of the crystal structure of materials is performed by passing x-rays through them and registering the diffraction image of the rays (CRYSTALLOGRAPHY, X-RAY). (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed) Xray Diffraction,Diffraction, X-Ray,Diffraction, Xray,Diffractions, X-Ray,Diffractions, Xray,X Ray Diffraction,X-Ray Diffractions,Xray Diffractions

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