Biophysical characterization and ion transport with cell‐based and proteoliposome reconstitution assays of invertebrate K+‐Cl− cotransporters

The cation‐chloride cotransporter (CCC) family includes ion symporters that cotransport monovalent cations and Cl−, playing a crucial role in controlling cytoplasmic ion content. K+‐Cl− cotransporters (KCCs) facilitate the symport of ions across the plasma membrane. The CCCs participate in various physiological processes, such as transepithelial ion transport and regulation of cell volume. Among KCCs, KCC2 has unique and essential functions in the central nervous system. KCC from Drosophila melanogaster (DmKCC) is an ortholog of mammalian KCCs. Its critical role in neuronal transmission has been demonstrated. Also, the cnidarian Hydra vulgaris has a functional KCC (HvKCC). Comparative analyses of these transporters with vertebrate counterparts can provide insights into the mechanism of KCC ion transport, regulation, and evolution. Thus, here we purified DmKCC and HvKCC and characterized their biophysical properties using differential scanning fluorimetry and light scattering. We evaluated their functionality in cells and developed a method to study ion transport with flame photometry. Further, a fluorescence‐based assay for DmKCC reconstituted into proteoliposomes was developed. The activity of DmKCC was found to be dependent on Ca2+, which is reminiscent of some other chloride transport protein families and potentially important for the KCC protein family overall.

• Publication year

  2025

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  FEBS Open Bio

• Publication date

  2025-06-13

• Fields of study

  Biology, Medicine, Chemistry

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  DOI 10.1002/2211-5463.70063PMID 40509965PMCID 12401179
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