Carbohydrate Binding Module Family 8

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• Author: Elizabeth Ficko-Blean
• Responsible Curator: Elizabeth Ficko-Blean

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Ligand specificities

DdCBM8, from the slime mold Dictyostelium discoideum CelA enzyme (270-6) binds insoluble forms of cellulose and glucomannan, there is no evidence for binding to oligosaccharides [1]. It appears to be broadly specific with both type A and type B CBM characteristics. The CelB protein (270-11) does not have cellulase activity but does show cellulose binding.

Structural Features

DdCBM8 is found C-terminal to the GH9 endo-(1,4)-beta-D-glucanase (cellulase) catalytic module of the CelA enzyme (270–6) and connected via a Thr-Glu-Thr-Pro type repeat linker [2].

Content in this section should include, in paragraph form, a description of:

• Fold: Structural fold (beta trefoil, beta sandwich, etc.)
• Type: Include here Type A, B, or C and properties
• Features of ligand binding: Describe CBM binding pocket location (Side or apex) important residues for binding (W, Y, F, subsites), interact with reducing end, non-reducing end, planar surface or within polysaccharide chains. Include examples pdb codes. Metal ion dependent. Etc.

Functionalities

DdCBM8 from the endo-β-1,4-glucanase (CelA) of Dictyostelium discoideum

Content in this section should include, in paragraph form, a description of:

• Functional role of CBM: Describe common functional roles such as targeting, disruptive, anchoring, proximity/position on substrate.
• Most Common Associated Modules: 1. Glycoside Hydrolase Activity; 2. Additional Associated Modules (other CBM, FNIII, cohesin, dockerins, expansins, etc.)
• Novel Applications: Include here if CBM has been used to modify another enzyme, or if a CBM was used to label plant/mammalian tissues? Etc.

Family Firsts

First Identified

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First Structural Characterization

The first crystal structures are from DdCBM8, from the slime mold Dictyostelium discoideum [1], see 7T7Y and 7T7Z.

References

1. Liberato MV, Campos BM, Tomazetto G, Crouch LI, Garcia W, Zeri ACM, Bolam DN, and Squina FM. (2022). Unique properties of a Dictyostelium discoideum carbohydrate-binding module expand our understanding of CBM-ligand interactions. J Biol Chem. 2022;298(5):101891. DOI:10.1016/j.jbc.2022.101891 |
2. Ramalingam R, Blume JE, and Ennis HL. (1992). The Dictyostelium discoideum spore germination-specific cellulase is organized into functional domains. J Bacteriol. 1992;174(23):7834-7. DOI:10.1128/jb.174.23.7834-7837.1992 |