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ArticleScientific reports2024

Vesicle protrusion induced by antimicrobial peptides suggests common carpet mechanism for short antimicrobial peptides.

Peter Park, Danilo K Matsubara, Domenico R Barzotto, Filipe S Lima, Hernan Chaimovich, Siewert J Marrink, Iolanda M Cuccovia

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Article in Scientific reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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7 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Peter ParkDepartamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Danilo K MatsubaraDepartamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Domenico R BarzottoDepartamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Filipe S LimaDepartamento de Química Fundamental, Centro de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil.
Hernan ChaimovichDepartamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Siewert J MarrinkGroningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute (GBB), University of Groningen, 9747 AG, Groningen, the Netherlands. s.j.marrink@rug.nl.
Iolanda M CuccoviaDepartamento de Bioquímica, Instituto de Química, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. imcuccov@iq.usp.br.
Universidade de São Paulo · BRUniversity of Groningen · NLUniversidade Federal de Pernambuco · BR

Funding

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico 301907/2019/6Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico 302490/2017-5Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico 304155/2021-7Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico 465259/2014-6Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo 2019/03023-8Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo 2019/26557-8Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo 2019/26557-8, 2014/50983-3
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Short-cationic alpha-helical antimicrobial peptides (SCHAMPs) are promising candidates to combat the growing global threat of antimicrobial resistance. They are short-sequenced, selective against bacteria, and have rapid action by destroying membranes. A full understanding of their mechanism of action will provide key information to design more potent and selective SCHAMPs. Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations are invaluable tools that provide detailed insights into the peptide-membrane interaction at the atomic- and meso-scale level. We use atomistic and coarse-grained MD to look into the exact steps that four promising SCHAMPs-BP100, Decoralin, Neurokinin-1, and Temporin L-take when they interact with membranes. Following experimental set-ups, we explored the effects of SCHAMPs on anionic membranes and vesicles at multiple peptide concentrations. Our results showed all four peptides shared similar binding steps, initially binding to the membrane through electrostatic interactions and then flipping on their axes, dehydrating, and inserting their hydrophobic moieties into the membrane core. At higher concentrations, fully alpha-helical peptides induced membrane budding and protrusions. Our results suggest the carpet mode of action is fit for the description of SCHAMPs lysis activity and discuss the importance of large hydrophobic residues in SCHAMPs design and activity.

Indexed as

Antimicrobial Cationic PeptidesMolecular Dynamics SimulationAntimicrobial PeptidesHydrophobic and Hydrophilic InteractionsLipid BilayersStatic ElectricityAntimicrobial Cationic PeptidesAntimicrobial PeptidesLipid Bilayers

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PMID38678109
PMCPMC11055889
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