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arXiv 1104.0910q-bio.BMcond-mat.softphysics.bio-phq-bio.SC
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DNA上蛋白质快速特异搜索机制的分类

Classes of fast and specific search mechanisms for proteins on DNA

M. Sheinman, O. Bénichou, Y. Kafri, R. Voituriez

摘要:

搜索和识别问题出现在不同的尺度上的生物系统。在这篇综述中,我们专注于蛋白质,特别是转录因子,和DNA之间的相互作用所带来的挑战和可能的机制,允许一个快速和选择性的目标定位。最初,我们认为,DNA结合蛋白可以分类,广义上,分为三个不同的类,我们说明使用实验数据。每一类要求一个不同的搜索过程,我们讨论了可能的应用程序,多年来提出的不同的搜索机制,每一类。这次审查的主旨是建立一个基于障碍歧视的新机制。我们介绍了该模型,并详细分析了其后果。它表明,这种机制适用于所有类别的转录因子,并可以导致一个快速和具体的搜索。此外,它表明,该机制具有有趣的瞬态功能,允许在目标的稳定性,尽管快速结合和解结合的转录因子从目标。

英文摘要:

Problems of search and recognition appear over different scales in biological systems. In this review we focus on the challenges posed by interactions between proteins, in particular transcription factors, and DNA and possible mechanisms which allow for a fast and selective target location. Initially we argue that DNA-binding proteins can be classified, broadly, into three distinct classes which we illustrate using experimental data. Each class calls for a different search process and we discuss the possible application of different search mechanisms proposed over the years to each class. The main thrust of this review is a new mechanism which is based on barrier discrimination. We introduce the model and analyze in detail its consequences. It is shown that this mechanism applies to all classes of transcription factors and can lead to a fast and specific search. Moreover, it is shown that the mechanism has interesting transient features which allow for stability at the target despite rapid binding and unbinding of the transcription factor from the target.

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