How protein engineering has revealed the molecular mechanisms of pore-forming toxins.

Jordan C Evans, Rodney K Tweten

Methods in enzymology 2021

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Pore-forming proteins are found in prokaryotes, vertebrates, and invertebrates, and when involved in pathogenic processes they are classified as pore-forming toxins (PFTs). The use of gene engineering methods in combination with the information provided by the high-resolution crystal structures of the PFTs have allowed investigators to gain a deep understanding of their pore-forming mechanisms. In this chapter, we discuss how protein engineering has helped us and others to reveal the molecular mechanisms of pore formation by prokaryotic PFTs with an emphasis on our experiences with the cholesterol-dependent cytolysins (CDCs). Copyright © 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Jordan C Evans, Rodney K Tweten. How protein engineering has revealed the molecular mechanisms of pore-forming toxins. Methods in enzymology. 2021;649:47-70