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A Genetically Encoded FRET Sensor for Hypoxia and Prolyl Hydroxylases #MMPMID27385075
Youssef S; Ren W; Ai Hw
ACS Chem Biol 2016[Sep]; 11 (9): 2492-8 PMID27385075show ga
Oxygen is vital for all aerobic life forms. Oxygen-dependent hydroxylation of hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-1? by prolyl hydroxylase domain enzymes (PHDs) is an important step for controlling the expression of oxygen-regulated genes in metazoan species, thereby constituting a molecular mechanism for oxygen sensing and response. Herein, we report a genetically encoded dual-emission ratiometric fluorescent sensor, Pro-CY, which responds to PHD activities in vitro and in live cells. We demonstrated that ProCY could monitor hypoxia in mammalian cells. By targeting this novel genetically encoded biosensor to the cell nucleus and cytosol, we determined that, under normoxic conditions, the HIF-prolyl hydroxylase activity was mainly confined to the cytosol of HEK 293T cells. The results collectively suggest broad applications of ProCY on evaluation of hypoxia and PHD activities and understanding of pathways for the control of hypoxic responses.