Publications

• Conformations of the apo-, substrate-bound and phosphate-bound ATP-binding domain of the Cu(II) ATPase CopB illustrate coupling of domain movement to the catalytic cycle.

  Jayakanthan S., Roberts S.A., Weichsel A., Arguello J.M., McEvoy M.M.

  Heavy metal P1B-type ATPases play a critical role in cell survival by maintaining appropriate intracellular metal concentrations. Archaeoglobus fulgidus CopB is a member of this family that transports Cu(II) from the cytoplasm to the exterior of the cell using ATP as energy source. CopB has a 264 ... >> More

  Heavy metal P1B-type ATPases play a critical role in cell survival by maintaining appropriate intracellular metal concentrations. Archaeoglobus fulgidus CopB is a member of this family that transports Cu(II) from the cytoplasm to the exterior of the cell using ATP as energy source. CopB has a 264 amino acid ATPBD (ATP-binding domain) that is essential for ATP binding and hydrolysis as well as ultimately transducing the energy to the transmembrane metal-binding site for metal occlusion and export. The relevant conformations of this domain during the different steps of the catalytic cycle are still under discussion. Through crystal structures of the apo- and phosphate-bound ATPBDs, with limited proteolysis and fluorescence studies of the apo- and substrate-bound states, we show that the isolated ATPBD of CopB cycles from an open conformation in the apo-state to a closed conformation in the substrate-bound state, then returns to an open conformation suitable for product release. The present work is the first structural report of an ATPBD with its physiologically relevant product (phosphate) bound. The solution studies we have performed help resolve questions on the potential influence of crystal packing on domain conformation. These results explain how phosphate is co-ordinated in ATPase transporters and give an insight into the physiologically relevant conformation of the ATPBD at different steps of the catalytic cycle. << Less

  Biosci. Rep. 32:443-453(2012) [PubMed] [EuropePMC]

• Archaeoglobus fulgidus CopB is a thermophilic Cu2+-ATPase: functional role of its histidine-rich-N-terminal metal binding domain.

  Mana-Capelli S., Mandal A.K., Arguello J.M.

  P1B-type ATPases transport heavy metal ions across cellular membranes. Archaeoglobus fulgidus CopB is a member of this subfamily. We have cloned, expressed in Escherichia coli, and functionally characterized this enzyme. CopB and its homologs are distinguished by a metal binding sequence Cys-Pro-H ... >> More

  P1B-type ATPases transport heavy metal ions across cellular membranes. Archaeoglobus fulgidus CopB is a member of this subfamily. We have cloned, expressed in Escherichia coli, and functionally characterized this enzyme. CopB and its homologs are distinguished by a metal binding sequence Cys-Pro-His in their sixth transmembrane segment (H6) and a His-rich N-terminal metal binding domain (His-N-MBD). CopB is a thermophilic protein active at 75 degrees C and high ionic strength. It is activated by Cu2+ with high apparent affinity (K1/2 = 0.28 microm) and partially by Cu+ and Ag+ (22 and 55%, respectively). The higher turnover was associated with a faster phosphorylation rate in the presence of Cu2+. A truncated CopB lacking the first 54 amino acids was constructed to characterize the His-N-MBD. This enzyme showed reduced ATPase activity (50% of wild type) but no changes in metal selectivity, ATP dependence, or phosphorylation levels. However, a slower rate of dephosphorylation of the E2P(Cu2+) form was observed for truncated CopB. The data suggest that the presence of the His residue in the putative transmembrane metal binding site of CopB determines a selectivity for this enzyme that is different for that observed in Cu+/Ag+-ATPases carrying a Cys-Pro-Cys sequence. The His-NMBD appears to have a regulatory role affecting the metal transport rate by controlling the metal release/dephosphorylation rates. << Less

  J. Biol. Chem. 278:40534-40541(2003) [PubMed] [EuropePMC]