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Title: Apo and InsP[subscript 3]-bound crystal structures of the ligand-binding domain of an InsP[subscript 3] receptor

Journal Article · · Nature Structural and Molecular Biology
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/nsmb.2112· OSTI ID:1039062

We report the crystal structures of the ligand-binding domain (LBD) of a rat inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor (InsP{sub 3}R) in its apo and InsP{sub 3}-bound conformations. Comparison of these two conformations reveals that LBD's first {beta}-trefoil fold ({beta}-TF1) and armadillo repeat fold (ARF) move together as a unit relative to its second {beta}-trefoil fold ({beta}-TF2). Whereas apo LBD may spontaneously transition between gating conformations, InsP{sub 3} binding shifts this equilibrium toward the active state.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States). Advanced Photon Source (APS)
Sponsoring Organization:
HHMI
OSTI ID:
1039062
Journal Information:
Nature Structural and Molecular Biology, Vol. 18, Issue 10; ISSN 1545-9993
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
ENGLISH