低复杂性结构域蛋白FUS、EWSR1及其融合蛋白的纯化

Purification of Low-Complexity Domain Proteins FUS, EWSR1, and Their Fusions.

作者信息

Altemus Jesse J, Lay Michelle A, Thompson Valery F, Schwartz Jacob C

机构信息

Department of Pharmacology, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona.

University of Arizona Cancer Center, Tucson, Arizona.

出版信息

Curr Protoc. 2025 Apr;5(4):e70136. doi: 10.1002/cpz1.70136.

Abstract

FET proteins are large multifunctional proteins that have several key roles in biology. The FET family of proteins, including FUS, EWSR1, and TAF15, play critical roles in transcription regulation, RNA processing, and DNA damage repair. These multifunctional RNA- and DNA-binding proteins are ubiquitously expressed and conserved across vertebrate species. They contain low-complexity (LC) domains that allow them to assemble and phase separate but also makes the proteins prone to aggregation. Aberrations in FET proteins, such as point mutations, aggregation, or translocations leading to fusion proteins, have been implicated in several pathologies, including frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and Ewing sarcoma. In vitro study of FET proteins is hampered by their propensity to aggregate, their disordered structure, and their susceptibility to proteolysis, making high-yield production difficult. Here, we present optimized methods for the purification of full-length FUS, EWSR1, and their fusion proteins. These protocols enable researchers to overcome issues related to aggregation and solubility, facilitating biochemical and biophysical studies of these critical yet complex proteins. © 2025 The Author(s). Current Protocols published by Wiley Periodicals LLC. Basic Protocol: Purification of EWSR1 and FUS proteins Alternate Protocol: Purification for fusion proteins.

摘要

FET蛋白是大型多功能蛋白,在生物学中具有几个关键作用。FET蛋白家族,包括FUS、EWSR1和TAF15,在转录调控、RNA加工和DNA损伤修复中发挥关键作用。这些多功能的RNA和DNA结合蛋白在脊椎动物物种中普遍表达且保守。它们含有低复杂性(LC)结构域,这使得它们能够组装并发生相分离,但也使这些蛋白易于聚集。FET蛋白的异常,如点突变、聚集或导致融合蛋白的易位,与多种病理状况有关,包括额颞叶痴呆(FTLD)、肌萎缩侧索硬化症(ALS)和尤因肉瘤。FET蛋白的体外研究受到其聚集倾向、无序结构和对蛋白水解的敏感性的阻碍,使得高产率生产变得困难。在这里,我们提出了纯化全长FUS、EWSR1及其融合蛋白的优化方法。这些方案使研究人员能够克服与聚集和溶解性相关的问题,促进对这些关键但复杂的蛋白进行生化和生物物理研究。© 2025作者。由Wiley Periodicals LLC出版的《Current Protocols》。基本方案:EWSR1和FUS蛋白的纯化。替代方案:融合蛋白的纯化。

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