Observing Protein One-Dimensional Sliding: Methodology and Biological Significance

One-dimensional (1D) sliding of DNA-binding proteins has been observed by numerous kinetic studies. It appears that many of these sliding events play important roles in a wide range of biological processes. However, one challenge is to determine the physiological relevance of these motions in the co...

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Autores principales: Xiao-Wen Yang, Jiaquan Liu
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Publicado: MDPI AG 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/4558259f726b4d95a380b9fcbb640074
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Sumario:One-dimensional (1D) sliding of DNA-binding proteins has been observed by numerous kinetic studies. It appears that many of these sliding events play important roles in a wide range of biological processes. However, one challenge is to determine the physiological relevance of these motions in the context of the protein’s biological function. Here, we discuss methods of measuring protein 1D sliding by highlighting the single-molecule approaches that are capable of visualizing particle movement in real time. We also present recent findings that show how protein sliding contributes to function.