Impedimetric Characterization of NanA Structural Domains Activity on Sialoside-Containing Interfaces

Israel Alshanski, Suraj Toraskar, Karin Mor, Franck Daligault, Prashant Jain, Cyrille Grandjean*, Raghavendra Kikkeri*, Mattan Hurevich*, Shlomo Yitzchaik*

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Abstract

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a pathogenic bacterium that contains the surface-bound neuraminidase, NanA. NanA has two domains that interact with sialosides. It is hard to determine the contribution of each domain separately on catalysis or binding. In this work, we used biochemical methods to obtain the separated domains, applied electrochemical and surface analysis approaches, and determined the catalytic and binding preferences toward a surface-bound library of sialosides. Impedimetric studies on two different surfaces revealed that protein-surface interactions provide a tool for distinguishing the unique contribution of each domain at the interface affecting the substrate preference of the enzyme in different surroundings. We showed that each domain has a sialoside-specific affinity. Furthermore, while the interaction of the sialoside-covered surface with the carbohydrate-binding domain results in an increase in impedance and binding, the catalytic domain adheres to the surface at high concentrations but retains its catalytic activity at low concentrations.

Original languageEnglish
JournalLangmuir
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StateAccepted/In press - 2024

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