Abstract
As a novel protein post-translational modification, lysine succinylation
is widely involved in metabolism regulation. In this study, we focused
on the distribution of lysine succinylation sites and their
physiological functions in Saccharopolyspora erythraea. Using
high-resolution 4D label free mass spectrometry, a large and global
protein succinylome was identified in a hypersuccinylated strain
E3ΔsucC. The results showed that succinylated proteins are predominantly
involved in protein synthesis-related pathways (e.g., ribosomes, tRNA)
and metabolic pathways, such as the TCA cycle. Proteins in these
pathways generally have a higher lysine content, suggesting that lysine
succinylation may have a greater regulatory role in biochemical
reactions involving acidic substrates. Motif analysis revealed that
charged amino acids (D, E, K, R and W) display a more regular
distribution around acylation sites, implying that the polar effect
between residues may be the key factor influencing lysine succinylation.
Based on predicted protein structures, we highlighted the potential
impact of lysine succinylation on enzyme activity in the TCA cycle. In
conclusion, this study offers valuable insights into the regulation of
lysine succinylation and contributes to a comprehensive understanding of
its physiological functions in actinomyces.