Hill coefficient for estimating the magnitude of cooperativity in gating transitions of voltage-dependent ion channels

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作者
Yifrach, O [1 ]
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[1] Ben Gurion Univ Negev, Dept Life Sci, IL-84105 Beer Sheva, Israel
[2] Ben Gurion Univ Negev, Zlotowski Ctr Neurosci, IL-84105 Beer Sheva, Israel
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10.1529/biophysj.104.040410
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Q6 [生物物理学];
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071011 ;
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A frequently used measure for the extent of cooperativity in ligand binding by an allosteric protein is the Hill coefficient, obtained by fitting data of initial reaction velocity ( or fractional binding saturation) as a function of substrate concentration to the Hill equation. Here, it is demonstrated that the simple two-state Boltzmann equation that is widely used to fit voltage-activation data of voltage-dependent ion channels is analogous to the Hill equation. A general empiric definition for a Hill coefficient (n(H)) for channel gating transitions that is analogous to the logarithmic potential sensitivity function of Almers is derived. This definition provides a novel framework for interpreting the meaning of the Hill coefficient. In considering three particular and simple gating schemes for a voltage-activated cation channel, the relation of the Hill coefficient to the magnitude and nature of cooperative interactions along the reaction coordinate of channel gating is demonstrated. A possible functional explanation for the low value of the Hill coefficient for gating transitions of the Shaker voltage-activated K+ channel is suggested. The analogy between the Hill coefficients for ligand binding and for channel gating transitions further points to a unified conceptual framework in analyzing enzymes and channels behavior.
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