Proteome-wide detection of Abl1 SH3-binding peptides by integrating computational prediction and peptide microarray

Mol Cell Proteomics. 2012 Jan;11(1):O111.010389. doi: 10.1074/mcp.O111.010389. Epub 2011 Oct 24.

Abstract

Protein-protein interactions are essential for regulating almost all aspects of cellular functions. Many of these interactions are mediated by weak and transient protein domain-peptide binding, but they are often under-represented in high throughput screening of protein-protein interactions using techniques such as yeast two-hybrid and mass spectrometry. On the other hand, computational predictions and in vitro binding assays are valuable in providing clues of in vivo interactions. We present here a systematic approach that integrates computer modeling and a peptide microarray technology to identify binding peptides of the SH3 domain of the tyrosine kinase Abl1 in the human proteome. Our study provides a comprehensive list of candidate interacting partners for the Abl1 protein, among which the presence of numerous methyltransferases and RNA splicing proteins may suggest a novel function of Abl1 in chromatin remodeling and RNA processing. This study illustrates a powerful approach for integrating computational and experimental methods to detect protein interactions mediated by domain-peptide recognition.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing / chemistry
  • Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing / metabolism*
  • Chromatin / metabolism
  • Computer Simulation
  • Cytoskeletal Proteins / chemistry
  • Cytoskeletal Proteins / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Peptides / chemistry
  • Peptides / metabolism*
  • Protein Array Analysis
  • Protein Binding
  • Proteome
  • src Homology Domains*

Substances

  • ABI1 protein, human
  • Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing
  • Chromatin
  • Cytoskeletal Proteins
  • Peptides
  • Proteome