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Biochemical characterization of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein #MMPMID32416961
Zeng W; Liu G; Ma H; Zhao D; Yang Y; Liu M; Mohammed A; Zhao C; Yang Y; Xie J; Ding C; Ma X; Weng J; Gao Y; He H; Jin T
Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2020[Jun]; 527 (3): 618-623 PMID32416961show ga
The nucleocapsid (N) protein is an important antigen for coronavirus, which participate in RNA package and virus particle release. In this study, we expressed the N protein of SARS-CoV-2 and characterized its biochemical properties. Static light scattering, size exclusive chromatography, and small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) showed that the purified N protein is largely a dimer in solution. CD spectra showed that it has a high percentage of disordered region at room temperature while it was best structured at 55 degrees C, suggesting its structural dynamics. Fluorescence polarization assay showed it has non-specific nucleic acid binding capability, which raised a concern in using it as a diagnostic marker. Immunoblot assays confirmed the presence of IgA, IgM and IgG antibodies against N antigen in COVID-19 infection patients' sera, proving the importance of this antigen in host immunity and diagnostics.