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    Characterization of Heme Proteins Involved in Microbial Exoelectric Activity and Small Molecule-Sensing

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    Dissertation
    Authors
    Vogler, Malvina M. cc
    Advisors
    Rueping, Magnus cc
    Committee members
    Arold, Stefan T. cc
    Schwingenschlögl, Udo cc
    Stingl, Ulrich cc
    Program
    Bioscience
    KAUST Department
    Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE) Division
    Date
    2018-01
    Embargo End Date
    2019-03-05
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    http://hdl.handle.net/10754/627223
    
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    At the time of archiving, the student author of this dissertation opted to temporarily restrict access to it. The full text of this dissertation became available to the public after the expiration of the embargo on 2019-03-05.
    Abstract
    Heme proteins, also termed cytochromes, are a widespread class of metalloproteins containing an Fe-protoporphyrin IX cofactor. They perform numerous functions in nature such as oxygen-transport by hemoglobin, monooxygenation reactions catalyzed by Cytochrome P-450, and electron transfer reactions during photosynthesis. The differences between proteincofactor binding characteristics and the cofactor environment greatly influence the extensive range of functions. In this dissertation, proteins from the Mtr pathway of Shewanella oneidensis are characterized. These c-type cytochromes contain multiple heme cofactors per protein molecule that covalently attach to the protein amino acid sequence and are involved in electron transfer to extracellular metal oxides during anaerobic conditions. Successful recombinant expression of pathway components MtrC and MtrA is achieved in Escherichia coli. Heme-dependent gel staining and UV/Vis spectroscopy show characteristic c-type cytochrome characteristics. Mass spectrometry confirms that the correct extensive post-translational modifications were performed and the ten heme groups were incorporated per protein of MtrC and MtrA and the correct lipid-anchor was attached to extracellular MtrC. Raman spectroscopy measurements of MtrA provide intriguing structural information and highlight the strong influence of the heme cofactors within the protein structure. Next, an Arabidopsis thaliana protein is analyzed. It was previously identified via a motif search of the plant genome, based on conserved residues in the H4 NOX pocket. Here, the incorporation of a heme b cofactor is confirmed. UV/Vis spectroscopy under anaerobic conditions demonstrates reversible binding of nitric oxide to the heme iron and depicts the previously published characteristic absorption maxima for other H-NOX proteins.
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    Vogler, M. M. (2018). Characterization of Heme Proteins Involved in Microbial Exoelectric Activity and Small Molecule-Sensing. KAUST Research Repository. https://doi.org/10.25781/KAUST-H5747
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    10.25781/KAUST-H5747
    ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
    10.25781/KAUST-H5747
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