Ensemble-based design of tau to inhibit aggregation while preserving biological activity

Author:

Bali SofiaORCID,Singh RuharORCID,Wydorski Pawel M.ORCID,Wosztyl AleksandraORCID,Perez Valerie A.ORCID,Chen DailuORCID,Rizo JosepORCID,Joachimiak Lukasz A.ORCID

Abstract

AbstractThe microtubule-associated protein tau is implicated in neurodegenerative diseases characterized by amyloid formation. Mutations associated with frontotemporal dementia increase tau aggregation propensity and disrupt its endogenous microtubule-binding activity. The structural relationship between aggregation propensity and biological activity remains unclear. We employed a multi-disciplinary approach, including computational modeling, NMR, cross-linking mass spectrometry, and cell models to design tau sequences that stabilize its structural ensemble. Our findings reveal that substitutions near the conserved ‘PGGG’ beta-turn motif can modulate local conformation, more stably engaging in interactions with the306VQIVYK311amyloid motif to decrease aggregation in vitro and in cells. Designed tau sequences maintain microtubule binding and explain why 3R isoforms of tau exhibit reduced pathogenesis over 4R isoforms. We propose a simple mechanism to reduce the formation of pathogenic species while preserving biological function, offering insights for therapeutic strategies aimed at reducing protein misfolding in neurodegenerative diseases.

Publisher

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

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