Characterizing Thermodynamics of Protein-Glycosaminoglycan Interactions Using Isothermal Titration Calorimetry

Amit K. Dutta, Krishna Mohan Sepuru, Jörg Rösgen, Krishna Rajarathnam

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Abstract

It has now become increasingly clear that a complete atomic description of how biomacromolecules recognize each other requires knowledge not only of the structures of the complexes but also of how kinetics and thermodynamics drive the binding process. In particular, such knowledge is lacking for protein-glycosaminoglycan (GAG) complexes. Isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) is the only technique that can provide all of the thermodynamic parameters—enthalpy, entropy, free energy (binding constant), and stoichiometry—from a single experiment. Here we describe different factors that must be taken into consideration in carrying out ITC titrations to obtain meaningful thermodynamic data of protein-GAG interactions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMethods in Molecular Biology
PublisherHumana Press Inc.
Pages307-317
Number of pages11
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameMethods in Molecular Biology
Volume2303
ISSN (Print)1064-3745
ISSN (Electronic)1940-6029

Keywords

  • Enthalpy
  • Entropy
  • Free energy
  • Glycosaminoglycan (GAG)
  • Heparin
  • Isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC)
  • Thermodynamics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

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