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Kinetic analysis of multistep USP7 mechanism shows critical role for target protein in activity.

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Kim, Robbert Q., Geurink, Paul P., Mulder, Monique P. C., Fish, Alexander, Ekkebus, Reggy, El Oualid, Farid, van Dijk, Willem J., van Dalen, Duco +3 more·2019·Nature Communications

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USP7 is a highly abundant deubiquitinating enzyme (DUB), involved in cellular processes including DNA damage response and apoptosis. USP7 has an unusual catalytic mechanism, where the low intrinsic activity of the catalytic domain (CD) increases when the C-terminal Ubl domains (Ubl45) fold onto the CD, allowing binding of the activating C-terminal tail near the catalytic site. Here we delineate how the target protein promotes the activation of USP7. Using NMR analysis and biochemistry we describe the order of activation steps, showing that ubiquitin binding is an instrumental step in USP7 activation. Using chemically synthesised p53-peptides we also demonstrate how the correct ubiquitinated substrate increases catalytic activity. We then used transient reaction kinetic modelling to define how the USP7 multistep mechanism is driven by target recognition. Our data show how this pleiotropic DUB can gain specificity for its cellular targets.

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  • Efficient enzymatic activity of USP7 requires its UBL 4-5 domains (amino acids 894-1102).

    “Interestingly, efficient enzymatic activity of USP7 requires its UBL 4-5 domains (amino acids 894–1102).”

    From USP7 Is a Master Regulator of Genome Stability (2020) · cites this paper as Kim et al., 2019

  • A functional full-length USP7 is required for its proper activity.

    “Therefore, a functional full-length USP7 is required for its proper activity (Faesen et al., 2011a; Rouge et al., 2016; Kim et al., 2019).”

    From USP7 Is a Master Regulator of Genome Stability (2020) · cites this paper as Kim et al., 2019

  • Following ubiquitin binding to the catalytic domain, the USP7 C-terminal domains assume a conformation that allows its disordered tail (residues 1084-1102) to bind to the switching loop, promoting an active state and increasing USP7 enzymatic activity.

    “Studies have shown that following ubiquitin binding to the catalytic domain, the USP7 C-terminal domains assume a conformation that allows its disordered tail (residues 1084–1102) to bind to the “switching loop.” This conformational switch promotes an “active” state, increasing USP7 enzymatic activity.”

    From USP7 Is a Master Regulator of Genome Stability (2020) · cites this paper as Kim et al., 2019

  • Without UBL 4-5, the catalytic activity of USP7 is severely compromised.

    “Without UBL 4–5, the catalytic activity of USP7 is severely compromised.”

    From USP7 Is a Master Regulator of Genome Stability (2020) · cites this paper as Kim et al., 2019

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Kim, R. Q., Geurink, P. P., Mulder, M. P. C., Fish, A., Ekkebus, R., El Oualid, F., van Dijk, W. J., van Dalen, D., Ovaa, H., van Ingen, H., & Sixma, T. K.
Affiliations
  • The Netherlands Cancer Institute (NL)
  • Leiden University Medical Center (NL)
Corresponding author
  • Ovaa, Huib
  • Sixma, Titia K.
Venue
Nature Communications
Published
2019-01-16
Volume
10
Issue
1
Pages
231-231
ISSN
2041-1723 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2909882222
Cited by
41
References
67
Citations by year
2026: 5 · 2025: 8 · 2024: 5 · 2023: 8 · 2022: 4 · 2021: 4 · 2020: 4 · 2019: 3
FWCI
1.24
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • RePEc: Research Papers in Economics (submittedVersion)
  • Leiden Repository (Leiden University) (submittedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion)
  • Utrecht University Repository (Utrecht University) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
  • Radboud Repository (Radboud University) (submittedVersion)
  • Radboud Repository (Radboud University) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
Funders
  • Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (724.013.002, 714.016.002, 723.013.010)
  • Oncode Institute
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Ubiquitin and proteasome pathways
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Protein Degradation and Inhibitors
  • Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Materials Chemistry › Enzyme Structure and Function
Keywords
USP7, deubiquitinase, catalytic mechanism, UBL domain, ubiquitin binding, enzyme activation, p53, substrate specificity, reaction kinetics, DNA damage response, apoptosis
MeSH terms
Ubiquitin-Specific Peptidase 7, Carbon Isotopes, Kinetics, Models, Chemical, Nitrogen Isotopes, Peptides, Protein Binding, Protein Processing, Post-Translational, Recombinant Proteins, Substrate Specificity, Tumor Suppressor Protein p53, Mutagenesis, Site-Directed, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Biomolecular, Catalytic Domain, Surface Plasmon Resonance, Ubiquitin, Enzyme Assays

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