Human mitochondrial chaperone (mtHSP70) and cysteine desulfurase (NFS1) bind preferentially to the disordered conformation, whereas co-chaperone (HSC20) binds to the structured conformation of the iron-sulfur cluster scaffold protein (ISCU)

Kai Cai, Ronnie O. Frederick, Jin Hae Kim, Nichole M. Reinen, Marco Tonelli, John L. Markley

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Abstract

Background:Iron-sulfur cluster biosynthesis involves a scaffold protein (ISCU), cysteine desulfurase (NFS1), chaperone (mtHSP70), and co-chaperone (HSC20). Results:Human mitochondrial ISCU populates structured (S) and disordered (D) conformational states. S interacts preferentially with NFS1 and mtHSP70; D interacts preferentially with HSC20. Conclusion:Shifts in the S ⇄ D equilibrium reveal functional states. Significance:The scaffold protein metamorphic property seen inEscherichia coliis conserved in humans.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)28755-28770
Number of pages16
JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
Volume288
Issue number40
DOIs
StatePublished - 4 Oct 2013

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