Molecular mechanism by which spider-driving peptide potentiates coagulation factors - 13/09/23


Abstract |
Hemostasis is a crucial process that quickly forms clots at injury sites to prevent bleeding and infections. Dysfunctions in this process can lead to hemorrhagic disorders, such as hemophilia and thrombocytopenia purpura. While hemostatic agents are used in clinical treatments, there is still limited knowledge about potentiators targeting coagulation factors. Recently, LCTx-F2, a procoagulant spider-derived peptide, was discovered. This study employed various methods, including chromogenic substrate analysis and dynamic simulation, to investigate how LCTx-F2 enhances the activity of thrombin and FXIIa. Our findings revealed that LCTx-F2 binds to thrombin and FXIIa in a similar manner, with the N-terminal penetrating the active-site cleft of the enzymes and the intermediate section reinforcing the peptide-enzyme connection. Interestingly, the C-terminal remained at a considerable distance from the enzymes, as evidenced by the retention of affinity for both enzymes using truncated peptide T-F2. Furthermore, results indicated differences in the bonding relationship of critical residues between thrombin and FXIIa, with His13 facilitating binding to thrombin and Arg7 being required for binding to FXIIa. Overall, our study sheds light on the molecular mechanism by which LCTx-F2 potentiates coagulation factors, providing valuable insights that may assist in designing drugs targeting procoagulation factors.
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Highlights |
• | Spider peptide LCTx-F2 potentiates the coagulation factors in a similar manner. |
• | The N-terminal of LCTx-F2 penetrates the active-site cleft and intermediate section cements the peptide-enzyme connection. |
• | His13 in LCTx-F2 facilitates its binding to thrombin, however, Arg7 is required for the peptide binding to FXIIa. |
Keywords : LCTx-F2, Thrombin, FXIIa, Bond relationship, Residue
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Vol 166
Article 115421- octobre 2023 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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