Sites associated with Kalydeco binding on human Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator revealed by Hydrogen/Deuterium Exchange

Sci Rep. 2018 Mar 16;8(1):4664. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-22959-6.

Abstract

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is caused by mutations in the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR). Mutations associated with CF cause loss-of-function in CFTR leading to salt imbalance in epithelial tissues. Kalydeco (also called VX-770 or ivacaftor) was approved for CF treatment in 2012 but little is known regarding the compound's interactions with CFTR including the site of binding or mechanisms of action. In this study we use hydrogen/deuterium exchange (HDX) coupled with mass spectrometry to assess the conformational dynamics of a thermostabilized form of CFTR in apo and ligand-bound states. We observe HDX protection at a known binding site for AMPPNP and significant protection for several regions of CFTR in the presence of Kalydeco. The ligand-induced changes of CFTR in the presence of Kalydeco suggest a potential binding site.

MeSH terms

  • Adenosine Diphosphate / metabolism*
  • Adenylyl Imidodiphosphate / metabolism*
  • Aminophenols / chemistry
  • Aminophenols / pharmacology*
  • Binding Sites
  • Cryoelectron Microscopy
  • Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator / chemistry*
  • Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator / metabolism*
  • Deuterium Exchange Measurement
  • Humans
  • Models, Molecular
  • Protein Binding
  • Protein Conformation / drug effects
  • Protein Stability
  • Quinolones / chemistry
  • Quinolones / pharmacology*
  • Thermodynamics

Substances

  • Aminophenols
  • CFTR protein, human
  • Quinolones
  • Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator
  • ivacaftor
  • Adenylyl Imidodiphosphate
  • Adenosine Diphosphate