Background: Protein disulfide isomerase (PDI) is a promising target for combating thrombosis. Extensive research over the past decade has identified numerous PDItargeting compounds. However, limited information exists regarding how these compounds control PDI activity, which complicates further development. Objectives: To define the mechanism of action of 2 allosteric antithrombotic compounds of therapeutic interest, quercetin-3-O-rutinoside and bepristat-2a. Methods: A multipronged approach that integrates single-molecule spectroscopy, steady-state kinetics, single-turnover kinetics, and site-specific mutagenesis. Results: PDI is a thiol isomerase consisting of 2 catalytic a domains and 2 inactive b domains arranged in the order a-b-b’-a’. The active sites CGHC are located in the a and a’ domains. The binding site of quercetin-3-O-rutinoside and bepristat-2a is in the b’ domain. Using a library of 9 Förster resonance energy transfer sensors, we showed that quercetin-3-O-rutinoside and bepristat-2a globally alter PDI structure and dynamics, leading to ligand-specific modifications of its shape and reorientation of the active sites. Combined with enzyme kinetics and mutagenesis of the active sites, Förster resonance energy transfer data reveal that binding of quercetin-3-O-rutinoside results in a twisted enzyme with reduced affinity for the substrate. In contrast, bepristat-2a promotes a more compact conformation of PDI, in which a greater enzymatic activity is achieved by accelerating the nucleophilic step of the a domain, leading to faster formation of the covalent enzyme–substrate complex. Conclusion: This work reveals the mechanistic basis underlying PDI regulation by antithrombotic compounds quercetin-3-O-rutinoside and bepristat-2a and points to novel strategies for furthering the development of PDI-targeting compounds into drugs.

Mechanistic Basis of Inhibition and Activation of Protein Disulfide Isomerase by Allosteric Antithrombotic Compounds.

Anna Pagotto;Vincenzo De Filippis;
2024

Abstract

Background: Protein disulfide isomerase (PDI) is a promising target for combating thrombosis. Extensive research over the past decade has identified numerous PDItargeting compounds. However, limited information exists regarding how these compounds control PDI activity, which complicates further development. Objectives: To define the mechanism of action of 2 allosteric antithrombotic compounds of therapeutic interest, quercetin-3-O-rutinoside and bepristat-2a. Methods: A multipronged approach that integrates single-molecule spectroscopy, steady-state kinetics, single-turnover kinetics, and site-specific mutagenesis. Results: PDI is a thiol isomerase consisting of 2 catalytic a domains and 2 inactive b domains arranged in the order a-b-b’-a’. The active sites CGHC are located in the a and a’ domains. The binding site of quercetin-3-O-rutinoside and bepristat-2a is in the b’ domain. Using a library of 9 Förster resonance energy transfer sensors, we showed that quercetin-3-O-rutinoside and bepristat-2a globally alter PDI structure and dynamics, leading to ligand-specific modifications of its shape and reorientation of the active sites. Combined with enzyme kinetics and mutagenesis of the active sites, Förster resonance energy transfer data reveal that binding of quercetin-3-O-rutinoside results in a twisted enzyme with reduced affinity for the substrate. In contrast, bepristat-2a promotes a more compact conformation of PDI, in which a greater enzymatic activity is achieved by accelerating the nucleophilic step of the a domain, leading to faster formation of the covalent enzyme–substrate complex. Conclusion: This work reveals the mechanistic basis underlying PDI regulation by antithrombotic compounds quercetin-3-O-rutinoside and bepristat-2a and points to novel strategies for furthering the development of PDI-targeting compounds into drugs.
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