Recognition and modulation of cytochrome c's redox properties using an amphiphilic homopolymer

Langmuir. 2007 Mar 27;23(7):3891-7. doi: 10.1021/la063063p. Epub 2007 Feb 22.

Abstract

An amphiphilic homopolymer scaffold has been used to bind to the protein, cytochrome c. This interaction is analyzed using cyclic voltammetry, native gel electrophoresis, UV-visible absorption, and circular dichroism spectroscopy. The polymer binds to cytochrome c with micromolar affinity and the association of polymer with cytochrome c leads to a structural change of the protein. This conformational change exposes the heme unit of the protein, which affords an opportunity to reversibly modulate its electron-transfer properties. We have also shown that the electrostatic binding of polymer to cytochrome c can be used to disrupt its interaction with its natural partner, cytochrome c peroxidase.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cytochromes c' / chemistry*
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Protein Binding
  • Protein Conformation
  • Static Electricity

Substances

  • Cytochromes c'
  • Polymers