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Effects of Crowding and Cosolutes on Biomolecular Function at Extreme Environmental Conditions

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The extent of the effect of cellular crowding and cosolutes on the functioning of proteins and cells is manifold and includes the stabilization of the biomolecular systems, the excluded volume effect, and the modulation of molecular dynamics. Simultaneously, it is becoming increasingly clear how important it is to take the environment into account if we are to shed light on biological function under various external conditions. Many biosystems thrive under extreme conditions, including the deep sea and subseafloor crust, and can take advantage of some of the effects of crowding. These relationships have been studied in recent years using various biophysical techniques, including neutron and X-ray scattering, calorimetry, FTIR, UV–vis and fluorescence spectroscopies. Combining knowledge of the structure and conformational dynamics of biomolecules under extreme conditions, such as temperature, high hydrostatic pressure, and high salinity, we highlight the importance of considering all results in the context of the environment. Here we discuss crowding and cosolute effects on proteins, nucleic acids, membranes, and live cells and explain how it is possible to experimentally separate crowding-induced effects from other influences. Such findings will contribute to a better understanding of the homeoviscous adaptation of organisms and the limits of life in general.
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hal-04296968 , version 1 (21-11-2023)

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Judith Peters, Rosario Oliva, Antonino Caliò, Philippe Oger, Roland Winter. Effects of Crowding and Cosolutes on Biomolecular Function at Extreme Environmental Conditions. Chemical Reviews, 2023, 123 (23), pp.13441-13488. ⟨10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00432⟩. ⟨hal-04296968⟩
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