Protein phosphorylation by protein kinases is a key mechanizm that enables both eukaryotic and prokaryotic organizm sense and read environmental signals and convert these signals into changes in gene expression and thus proper biological response. One of the main phosphorylation systems in bacteria consists of eukaryotic-like Ser/ Thr protein kinases. The genome of human pathogen Streptococcus pneumoniae contains single Ser/ Thr protein kinase StkP. StkP regulates virulence, competence, stress resistance, gene expression and plays an important role in the regulation of cell division cycle. Analysis of phosphoproteome maps of both wild type and ΔstkP mutant strain of S. pneumoniae showed that in vivo StkP phosphorylates several putative substrates including the cell division protein DivIVA (NOVÁKOVÁ et al., 2010). DivIVA in S. pneumoniae is localized at midcell and at the cell poles. It was proposed to be primarily involved in the formation and maturation of the cell poles (FADDA et al., 2007). The aim of this thesis was to investigate phosphorylation of the cell division protein DivIVA in S. pneumoniae. Gene divIVA was cloned, expressed in E. coli and protein was purified via affinity chromatography. Phosphorylation of DivIVA by StkP was examined in a kinase assay. We confirmed that DivIVA is a direct...

Cette thèse décrit le développement de nouveaux systèmes catalytiques à base de fer ainsi que l'étude de leur réactivité vis-à-vis de l'éthylène. Dans un premier temps, nous nous sommes intéressés au développement de précurseurs de fer(III) associés à des ligands monoanioniques tridentes. Deux voies de synthèse ont été envisagées. La première décrit la complexation d'un ligand anionique sur le précurseur FeCl3 et la seconde passe par l’oxydation d'un complexe de fer(II) associé à un ligand neutre conduisant à une espèce binucléaire. Activés par le MAO, ces catalyseurs de fer(III) constituent les premiers complexes du genre permettant l’oligomérisation de l'éthylène. L’accent a également été porté sur la recherche de nouveaux activateurs. Des complexes d’aluminium répondant à nos attentes ont été obtenus par réaction entre un alcool et le triméthylaluminium. Selon la nature de l'alcool, la structure des activateurs peut être soit binucléaire ou trinucléaire. Enfin, des complexes de fer et de nickel associés à des ligands imino-imidazoles possédant un bras hémilabile ont été synthétisés. Une fois activés, les systèmes à base de nickel ont montré de bonnes activités en catalyse. / This thesis describes the development of new catalytic systems based upon iron complexes and their reactivity toward ethylene. First, we focused our interest on the synthesis of iron(III) precursors chelated by monoanionic ligand. Those complexes were obtained either by reaction of the monoanionic ligand with FeCl3 or through oxidation of the iron(II) complex. The second reaction led to binuclear complexes. Then, another aim of the thesis was to design new well-defined cocatalysts for the activation of iron complexes. The study of the reaction between an alcohol and the trimethylaluminum allowed us to reach this aim. Aluminum complexes adopted either a binuclear framework or a trinuclear one, depending on the nature of alcohol reagent. Besides this work, new iron(II) and nickel(II) complexes chelated by imino-imidazole ligands bearing a pendant donor function L were synthesized. All complexes have been evaluated for the oligomerization of ethylene in the presence of EtAlCl2 or MAO as cocatalyst. Only nickel complexes were active toward ethylene transformation.

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / Human BCRP is one of the major ATP-binding cassette transporters involved in the development of multidrug resistance in cancer chemotherapy. Overexpression of BCRP in the tumor cell plasma membrane and apical membrane of the gastrointestinal tract leads to decreased intracellular accumulation of various anticancer drugs as well as reduced drug bioavailability. BCRP has been shown to exist on the plasma membrane as higher forms of homo-oligomers. In addition, the oligomerization domain of BCRP has been mapped to the carboxyl-terminal TM5-ECL3-TM6 and this truncated domain, when co-expressed with the full-length BCRP, displays a dominant inhibitory activity on BCRP function. Thus, the oligomerization of BCRP could be a promising target in reversing multidrug resistance mediated by BCRP. To further dissect the oligomerization domains of human BCRP and test the hypothesis that TM5, ECL3, and TM6 each plays a role in BCRP oligomerization and function, we engineered a series of BCRP domain-swapping constructs with alterations at TM5-ECL3-TM6 and further generated HEK293 cells stably expressing wild-type or each domain-swapping construct of BCRP. Using co-immunoprecipitation and chemical cross-linking, we found that TM5, ECL3, and TM6 all appear to partially contribute to BCRP oligomerization, which are responsible for the formation of oligomeric BCRP. However, only TM5 appears to be a major contributor to the transport activity and drug resistance mediated by BCRP, while ECL3 or TM6 is insufficient for BCRP functions. Taken together, these findings suggest that homo-oligomeric human BCRP may be formed by the interactions among TM5, ECL3 and TM6, and TM5 is a crucial domain for BCRP functions and BCRP-mediated drug resistance. These findings may further be used to explore targets for therapeutic development to reverse BCRP-mediated drug resistance and increase the bioavailability of anti-cancer drugs for better treatment of multidrug resistant cancers.

Three-dimensional (3D) printing has an important role for fabrication of degradable scaffoldsfor soft tissue regeneration. Among the 3D printing techniques, photopolymerization-based 3Dprinting is one of fastest growing, offering environmental benefits and high precision of 3Dobjects. In this approach, photocurable macromonomers/monomers are cross-linked layer bylayer in the presence of photoinitiators under visible or UV light to fabricate 3D designedobjects. However, a limited biomedical material selection has prevented it from spreading overclinical application. Furthermore, poly(ε-caprolactone), a common degradable polymer usedfor 3D printing, shows not satisfactory physical properties for soft tissue regeneration. Thedearth of materials with proper properties raises the need for novel degradable materials,which should be not only compatible for photopolymerization-based 3D printing but alsosuitable for soft and gel-like scaffold fabrication. Here, the aim was to design photocurable macromonomers consisting of oligo(ε-caprolactoneran-p-dioxanone), oCLDX, with acrylate chain-end groups. A metal-free synthetic strategy wasdeveloped for the bulk ring-opening of ε-caprolactone (CL) and p-dioxanone (DX) at roomtemperature using diphenyl phosphate (DPP) as organocatalyst and multifunctional initiators. The oligomers had low dispersity (<1.2) and targeted molecular weight around 2000 g mol-1.The random sequence and the control over chain growth of oCLDXs were confirmed byreactivity ratios using 1D and 2D NMR analysis. Kinetics study of co-oligomerizationdemonstrated that within DPP-catalysed reaction, DX possessed higher reactivity than CL andthe ring-opening co-oligomerization followed an activated monomer mechanism (AMM). Thetopology of the co-oligomers could also be varied by using different alcohol initiators. The co-oligomers possessed lower degree of crystallinity than homopolymers of DX or CL and,depending on the composition, they were liquid at room temperature. The lower melting pointand gel-like appearance make them good candidates for photopolymerization-based 3Dprinting. The suitability toward photopolymerization was proven for the ethylene glycol-initiatedco-oligomer containing 30 mol% of DX. The cross-linked gels were soft but brittle and showedgood water uptake capacity. / Tredimensionell (3D)-utskrift har en viktig roll vid tillverkning av nedbrytbara matriser förregenerering av mjukvävnad. Bland 3D-utskriftteknikerna är fotopolymerisationsbaserad 3Dutskriften av de snabbast växande, och erbjuder miljöfördelar och hög precision hos 3Dobjekten.För att tillverka 3D-designade objekt med denna teknik är fotohärdandemakromonomerer/ monomerer tvärbundna lager på lager i närvaro av fotoinitiatorer och synligteller UV-ljus. Emellertid har ett begränsat urval av biomedicinska material hindrat tekniken frånatt spridas till kliniska applikationer. Vidare har poly(ε-kaprolakton), en vanlig nedbrytbarpolymer som används för 3D-utskrift, inte tillfredsställande fysikaliska egenskaper förregenerering av mjukvävnad. Bristen på material med rätt egenskaper ökar behovet av nyanedbrytbara material, som inte bara ska vara kompatibla för fotopolymerisationsbaserad 3Dutskriftutan också lämplig för mjuk och gelliknande matristillverkning.Här var syftet att designa fotohärdande makromonomerer bestående av oligo(ε-kaprolaktonsam-p-dioxanon), oCLDX, med akrylatkedjeändgrupper. En metallfri syntetisk strategiutvecklades för bulkringöppning av ε-kaprolakton (CL) och p-dioxanon (DX) vidrumstemperatur genom att använda difenylfosfat (DPP) som organisk katalysator ochmultifunktionella initiatorer. Oligomererna hade den förutbestämda molekylvikten, omkring2000 g mol-1, och en låg dispersitet (<1,2). Den slumpmässiga sekvensen och kontrollen avkedjans tillväxt, till oCLDX, bekräftades genom reaktivitetsförhållanden med hjälp av 1D och2D NMR-analys. Kinetikstudie av samoligomeriseringen visade att med DPP-katalyseradreaktion hade DX högre reaktivitet än CL och att den ringöppnande samoligomeriseringenföljde en aktiverad monomermekanism (AMM). Topologin hos samoligomererna kunde ocksåvarieras genom att använda olika alkoholinitiatorer. Samoligomererna hade lägre grad av kristallinitet än homopolymerer av DX eller CL ochberoende på kompositionen var de flytande vid rumstemperatur. Den lägre smältpunkten ochgelliknande utseendet gör dem till bra kandidater för fotopolymerisationsbaserad 3D-utskrift. Lämpligheten för fotopolymerisation bevisades för den etylenglykolinitierade samoligomerensom innehöll 30 mol% DX. De tvärbundna gelerna var mjuka men spröda och uppvisade godvattenupptagningskapacitet.

Room-temperature chemisorption of hexacyclic aromatic hydrocarbons on the 2x1, sputtered, oxidized and H-terminated Si(100) surfaces, as well as those upon post treatments of hydrogenation, oxidization and electron irradiation have been investigated by using thermal desorption spectrometry (TDS), Auger electron spectroscopy (AES) and low energy electron diffraction (LEED). This work focuses on the effects of the functional groups (phenyl, methyl, vinyl, heteroatom, and H atom) in the chemisorbed aromatic hydrocarbons (benzene, toluene, xylene isomers, styrene and pyridine) on organic functionalization of the Si(100) surface, particularly on such surface processes as cycloaddition, dative adsorption, hydrogen abstraction, desorption, dissociation, diffusion, and condensation polymerization. Unlike the earlier notion that hydrogen evolution in the hydrocarbon/Si(100) systems is the result of hydrocarbon dissociation (into smaller hydrocarbon fragments and H atoms) on the surface, condensation polymerization of the adsorbed aromatic hydrocarbons is proposed in the present work, in order to explain the higher-temperature hydrogen evolution feature in the toluene/Si(100) system. This hypothesis is supported by our TDS results for other hydrocarbon adsorbates, especially in the pyridine/Si(100) system where electron-induced condensation polymerization has been observed at room temperature. The improved techniques in the TDS experiments developed in the present work have enabled us to observe condensation polymerization and the effect of H on the surface processes (via surface reconstruction) on Si(100) for the first time. New analysis methods have also been developed to determine the adsorption coverage from the AES data, and this work has not only improved the accuracy of the elemental-coverage evaluation, but also provided a means to estimate the rate and the order of chemisorption. By using the density functional theory with the Gaussian 98 program, the adsorption geometries and the corresponding adsorption energies of various adsorption phases have been calculated. These computational results have provided useful insights into the chemisorption structures on the Si(100) surface. The present work also presents the development of three kinetics models for hydrogen evolution in the aforementioned aromatic-hydrocarbon systems on Si(100). Based on a modified collision theory with consideration of diffusion, these theoretical models have proven to be quite successful in simulating the observed TDS profiles and in estimating the kinetic parameters for the analysis of condensation polymerization in 2-dimensional diffusion systems. The present work illustrates that TDS experiments can be used effectively with quantum computation and theoretical kinetics modelling to elucidate the intricate nature of organosilicon surface chemistry.

Les récepteurs couplés aux protéines G (RCPG) constituent la plus grande famille de récepteurs transmembranaires. Ils sont impliqués dans une large variété de processus physiologiques et par conséquent ils représentent une cible thérapeutique d'intérêt pour le développement de médicaments. Plusieurs études ont démontré que les RCPGs sont capables d'interagir entre eux pour former des complexes oligomériques. Cependant, leur existence in vivo et leur rôle fonctionnel reste sujet à débats. Afin de mieux appréhender ce phénomène, nous avons utilisé un RCPG de classe C comme modèle d'étude, le récepteur de l'acide γ-aminobutyrique (GABAB), qui est impliqué dans une grande variété de désordres neurologiques et psychiatriques. Son originalité réside dans le fait qu'il est un hétérodimère obligatoire composé de deux sous-unités : GABAB1 et GABAB2 (GB1 et GB2). La liaison de l'agoniste sur GB1 conduit à l'activation de GB2. Au cours de ma thèse, nous avons montré en utilisant une nouvelle approche biophysique basée sur un marquage fluorescent enzymatique appelé Snap-tag que, contrairement aux récepteurs métabotropiques du glutamate, le récepteur GABAB forme des dimères de dimères (tétramères). Cette organisation hétéro-oligomérique est assurée par des contacts stables entre les domaines extracellulaires des sous-unités GB1. De plus, nous avons apporté des données en faveur de l'existence physiologique de cet assemblage en utilisant des membranes de cerveau de rat et de souris. Dans une seconde partie, nous avons souhaité déterminer les conséquences fonctionnelles de cette organisation. Nos résultats suggèrent une efficacité de couplage à la protéine G réduite du récepteur GABAB lorsqu'il est associé en dimères de dimères. Collectivement, nos données rapportent pour la première fois, l'existence de larges complexes allostériques de RCPGs dans le cerveau. / The G-protein coupled receptors (GPCR) constitute the main family of transmembrane receptors. They are involved in many physiological processes and, as a consequence, they represent a therapeutic target of interest for the development of new drugs. Few studies have demonstrated that GPCRs are able to interact with each other to form oligomeric complexes. However, the existence in vivo and the functional interest of these oligomers remain a subject of intense debates. To address this issue, we have used a class C GPCR as a model, the γ-aminobutyrate B receptor (GABAB), which is involved in a wide variety of neurological and psychiatric disorders. This receptor has the particularity to be an obligatory heterodimer composed of two subunits GABAB1 and GABAB2 (GB1 and GB2). Agonist binding on GB1 leads to G-protein activation by GB2. During my thesis, we developed a new biophysical approach based on an enzyme-mediated fluorescent labeling calle d Snap-Tag and showed that, unlike metabotropic glutamate receptors, GABAB forms dimers of dimers (tetramers). This oligo-heterodimers organization is mediated via stable contacts between extracellular domains of GB1 subunits. Furthermore, we brought evidence of the physiological reality of this assembly using rat and mouse brain membranes. Then, we aimed at assessing what would be the functional rational of the GABAB dimer of heterodimers. Our results suggest that the GABAB receptor has a lower G protein-coupling efficacy when associated into dimers of dimers. Altogether, our data report for the first time, the existence of large allosteric GPCR complexes in the brain.

Cette thèse présente le greffage de complexes organométalliques sur des anions hydroxyborates. Ces ligands originaux sont susceptibles de conférer des propriétés particulières à la sphère de coordination du métal. Leur caractère anionique pourrait permettre l'immobilisation des catalyseurs dans une phase liquide ionique. La majeure partie des travaux a porté sur la réactivité des anions hydroxyborates avec les métaux du groupe IV de la classification périodique. Les complexes alkyles du zirconium et de l'hafnium réagissent avec la fonction hydroxyle de l'anion par protonolyse de la liaison métal-alkyle. La résolution par diffraction des rayons X de la structure des complexes métallocènes [Cp2MMe(OB(C6F5)3)]- [PPN]+ (M = Zr et Hf) a confirmé la nature covalente des liaisons M-O et B-O et donc l'intérêt des anions hydroxyborates comme ligands de complexes organométalliques. Cette réactivité a ensuite été déclinée sur différents précurseurs du zirconium et de l'hafnium. Le complexe ionique [Ti(OiPr)3(OB(C6F5)3]-[PPN]+ a été synthétisé à partir d'un complexe alkoxy du titane par une réaction d'échange de ligands. Ce complexe activé par le triéthylaluminium dimérise sélectivement l'éthylène en butène-1 en milieu liquide ionique. L'extension du concept à d'autres métaux de la classification périodique : aluminium, fer, molybdène, a été abordée. Deux complexes anioniques du molybdène ont notamment été isolés et sont des catalyseurs de métathèse des oléfines / This thesis presents the use of hydroxyborate anions as anchors for organometallic complexes. These original ligands might confer particular properties to the coordination sphere of the metal. Their anionic nature might also allow the immobilization of catalysts in ionic liquids. The main part of this work dealt with the reactivity of hydroxyborate anions with group IV metals. Zirconium and hafnium complexes reacted with the hydroxyl function of the anion by protonolysis of the metal-alkyl bond. Resolution of the structure of metallocene complexes [Cp2MMe(OB(C6F5)3)]-[PPN]+ (M = Zr and Hf) by X-Ray diffraction confirmed the covalent nature of M-O and B-O bonds and so the relevance of hydroxyborate anions as ligands for organometallic complexes. Then, this reactivity was extended to different zirconium and hafnium precursors. The ionic complex [Ti(OiPr)3(OB(C6F5)3)]- [PPN]+ was synthesized from an alkoxy titanium complex by a ligand exchange reaction. This complex activated by triethylaluminium selectively dimerized ethylene into 1-butene in ionic liquids. Extension of the concept to other metals such as aluminum, iron and molybdenum, was studied. Two anionic molybdenum complexes were isolated and are catalysts for olefin metathesis

A eletroquímica direta de enzimas redox depende da distância entre os sítios redox da proteína e a superfície do eletrodo e também da eficiência na imobilização dessas enzimas na superfície eletródica. Dessa forma, a obtenção de enzimas mais hidrofóbicas possibilita a melhora na interação entre elas e a superfície de eletrodos sólidos, como os de carbono. Neste estudo, foi desenvolvida uma rota para a obtenção da glicose oxidase oligomerizada (Ol-GOx) com o objetivo de melhorar a interação entre a enzima e a superfície de fibras de carbono, uma vez que enzimas oligomerizadas contêm suas porções hidrofóbicas expostas.Para tanto, diferentes ácidos de Brønsted foram utilizados, sendo que a enzima obtida a partir da reação com o ácido trifluorometanosulfônico (TFMS) foi a que se manteve ativa cataliticamente. A Ol-GOx se mostrou um biocatalisador promissor devido a sua hidrofobicidade e seu tamanho, os quais permitiram uma imobilização mais eficiente em superfícies de carbono. Após a caracterização estrutural, concluiu-se que a Ol-GOx é formada por um oligômero composto por 10 unidades de GOx nativa com raio hidrodinâmico de aproximadamente 96 nm. Por voltametria cíclica estudou-se a transferência direta de elétrons (TDE) entre o cofator dinucleotídeo de flavina e adenina (FAD) e a superfície das fibras de carbono, sendo observado um aumento de 7 vezes nas correntes faradaicas em relação ao obtido para a GOx nativa. Além disso, as propriedades bioeletrocatalíticas foram melhoradas em 30% quando analisada a oxidação da glicose. Concluiu-se ainda que quanto maior a quantidade de folhas-β presente na estrutura proteica, maior a TDE observada entre a enzima e a superfície das fibras de carbono. / The direct electrochemistry of redox enzymes is dependent on the distance between the active centers of the protein and the electrode surface, and also on the efficiency in the immobilization of these enzymes on the electrodic surface. Thus, the synthesis of more hydrophobic enzymes could lead to better interaction between the redox enzymes and the solid electrode surfaces, such as carbon electrodes. In this study, it was proposed a chemical route to obtain oligomerized glucose oxidase (Ol-GOx), aiming to improve the interaction between the enzyme and the surface of carbon fibers, since oligomerized proteins have their hydrophobic chains exposed. After structural characterization, it was concluded that Ol-GOx is formed by 10 dimeric units of native GOx with a hydrodynamic radius corresponding to approximately 96 nm. By cyclic voltammetry, it was studied the direct electron transfer (DET) between the flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) cofactor and the surface of carbon fibers, where it was observed an increase of 7-fold in the faradaic currents in comparison to that observed for native GOx. Besides, bioelectrocatalytic properties are 30% improved, when analyzed the glucose oxidation by cyclic voltammetry. It was also concluded that the greater the β-sheet content in protein structure, the higher the DET observed between the enzyme and the carbon fibers surface.

Os receptores ativadores da proliferação de peroxissomos (PPARs) pertencem à superfamília de receptores nucleares que funcionam como fatores transcricionais. Eles exercem um papel fundamental em processos que envolvem, principalmente, o metabolismo lipídico, em resposta à ativação por ligantes naturais e sintéticos como os ácidos graxos e os fibratos, respectivamente. A crescente descoberta de importantes funções fisiológicas, coordenadas pelos PPARs, e a necessidade de se conhecer como os agonistas, atualmente disponíveis, atuam nesses receptores, têm incitado pesquisas que vislumbram sua melhor exploração nos tratamentos de doenças metabólicas e inflamatórias, minimizando os efeitos adversos de ativações suprafisiológicas. Nesse cenário, o presente trabalho buscou compreender melhor as bases estruturais envolvidas nas funções atribuídas aos PPARs e explicar como as interações com seus ligantes ocorrem. Para isso, foram realizadas a subclonagem do domínio de ligação ao ligante do PPARα, sua expressão e purificação, seguidas de ensaios cristalográficos e biofísicos, além da abordagem de testes funcionais. Uma vez que a formação de oligômeros está relacionada à funcionalidade desses receptores, foram abordados estudos de oligomerização dos PPARs α e γ, compreendendo tanto o processo de homo- quanto o de heterodimerização. Os ensaios de cristalização do hPPARα LBD complexado a ligantes naturais e sintéticos, resultaram em estruturas cristalográficas que permitiram a identificação dos resíduos envolvidos no reconhecimento dos ligantes e a caracterização de sítios de ligação nunca antes descritos. A presença de ligantes nessas regiões afeta a conformação da proteína e, consequentemente, a modulação de sua função e o recrutamento da maquinaria transcricional. Adicionalmente, as estruturas cristalográficas da proteína complexada a ácidos graxos auxiliaram na compreensão de como essa importante classe de ligantes naturais possui efeitos farmacológicos similares aos de ligantes sintéticos. Esses resultados têm imediato impacto na procura racional de agonistas para esses receptores e se inserem em uma perspectiva de promoção do desenvolvimento científico-tecnológico na área de endocrinologia molecular. / The peroxisome proliferation-activated receptors (PPARs) belong to the nuclear receptors superfamily, acting as transcriptional factors. They play a key role in processes involving essentially lipid metabolism in response to activation by natural and synthetic ligands such as fatty acids and fibrates, respectively. The rising discovery of important physiological functions coordinated by PPARs and the necessity to know how the currently available agonists act on these receptors, have encouraged researches envisioning a better receptor exploration in the treatment of metabolic and inflammatory diseases, minimizing the adverse effects of supraphysiological activations. In this scenario, the present study aimed to better understand the structural basis involved in PPARs functions and elucidates how the interactions with their ligands takes place. For this, the ligand-binding domain of PPARα was subjected to subcloning, expression and purification steps, followed by crystallographical and biophysical assays, in addition to functional testing approaches. Since the degree of oligomerization is related to the functionality of these receptors, oligomeric studies of PPARs α and γ oligomerization were also achieved, comprising both homo- and hetero-dimerization. The co-crystallization assays of hPPARα LBD complexed with natural and synthetic ligands resulted in crystallographic structures that allowed the identification of residues involved in ligand recognition and the characterization of novel binding sites. The presence of ligands in these regions affects the conformation of the protein and thereby modulates their function and transcriptional machinery recruitment. Additionally, the crystallographic structures of the protein complexed to fatty acids were valuable for the understanding of how this important class of natural ligands has similar pharmacological effects to those of synthetic ligands. These results have direct impact on rational agonists design to these receptors and are inserted in a perspective of scientifical promotion and technological development in the field of molecular endocrinology.

Les protéines de la membrane plasmique jouent un rôle fondamental dans la détection des informations véhiculées par le milieu extracellulaire et l’adaptation des cellules aux variations de l’environnement. Elles font l’objet d’une régulation fine qui permet de moduler leur présence à la membrane et de contrôler les voies de signalisation en aval. Dans ce contexte, les arrestines qui constituent une superfamille de protéines adaptatrices, se sont imposées comme des régulateurs clés depuis la découverte des β-arrestines et arrestines visuelles, spécifiques des eucaryotes supérieurs, et de leur rôle dans la régulation des récepteurs couplés aux protéines G hétéro-trimériques, jusqu’à l’identification plus récente de nouveaux membres apparentés, présents des mammifères jusqu’aux protistes, et partageant un rôle commun de régulation de cargos membranaires. Ce travail de thèse porte sur la caractérisation fonctionnelle de deux représentants du clan arrestine de l’amibe Dictyostelium discoideum, les protéines AdcB et AdcC. Ces deux protéines partagent une même organisation multimodulaire, spécifique aux Dictyostélides, qui associe au cœur arrestine, un domaine putatif C2 de type calcium-binding et deux modules SAMs, respectivement aux extrémités N- et C-terminales des protéines. Nous avons établi que ces domaines apportent des fonctions spécifiques à ces arrestines en leur conférant la capacité de lier des lipides anioniques in vitro en réponse au calcium à travers leur module C2, et de former des structures homo- et hétéro-oligomériques via leurs domaines SAMs. En dépit de ces similarités, AdcB et AdcC présentent un comportement différent in cellulo dans la mesure où seul AdcC transloque à la membrane plasmique en réponse à une élévation du calcium cytosolique, provoquée par la stimulation des cellules par les chimioattractants AMPc et acide folique ou le calcium lui-même. Ces résultats ont été complétés par une étude phénotypique des mutants invalidés pour ces arrestines et la recherche de partenaires qui ouvrent des pistes pour des études futures. / Integral proteins of the plasma membrane play a major role in the detection of environmental cues and in the adaptation of cells to variations of their environment. Regulatory mechanisms modulate their presence at the cell surface and control the signaling cascades activated in response to their stimulation. In this context, members of the arrestin revealed to be key regulators, since the discovery of β- and visual arrestins and their well-described role in the regulation of G-protein coupled receptors in complex organisms, and the more recent identification of arrestin-related proteins, present from mammals to protists and sharing functions in membrane cargo trafficking. This work aims at the functional characterization of two arrestin-related proteins of the social amoeba Dictyostelium discoideum, the AdcB and AdcC proteins. These two members of the arrestin clan share a similar multimodular organization, specific to Dictyostelids, with a putative N-terminal calcium-binding type C2 domain and two C-terminal SAM domains surrounding the arrestin module. We showed that the C2 domain confers calcium-dependent binding properties to anionic lipids in vitro and that the SAM domains allow the self-association and hetero-interaction of the two proteins in complexes of high molecular weight. Despite these similarities, AdcB and AdcC harbor a distinct behavior in vivo as only AdcC translocates to the plasma membrane in response to an intracellular calcium rise triggered by the chemoattractants acid folic and cAMP or extracellular calcium. In parallel, a phenotypic characterization of adcB and adcC single or double null mutants and a search for partners were conducted, that open new avenues for future research on these adaptor proteins.