Controlling the kinetics of interaction between microtubules and kinesins over a wide temperature range using the deep-sea osmolyte trimethylamine N-oxide

Chem Commun (Camb). 2020 Jan 25;56(8):1187-1190. doi: 10.1039/c9cc09324a. Epub 2020 Jan 10.

Abstract

Trimethylamine N-oxide is found to be effective in regulating the interaction between microtubules and kinesins over a wide temperature range. The lifetime of the motility of microtubules on kinesins at high temperatures is prolonged using trimethylamine N-oxide. The activation energy of microtubule motility is increased by trimethylamine N-oxide. Prolonged operation at high temperatures decreased the activation energy of MT motility despite the increase in concentration of trimethylamine N-oxide.

MeSH terms

  • Kinesins / chemistry
  • Kinesins / metabolism*
  • Kinetics
  • Methylamines / chemistry
  • Methylamines / pharmacology*
  • Microtubules / chemistry
  • Microtubules / metabolism*
  • Temperature*

Substances

  • Methylamines
  • Kinesins
  • trimethyloxamine