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Title: The crystal structure of DR6 in complex with the amyloid precursor protein provides insight into death receptor activation

Journal Article · · Genes & Development
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  1. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY (United States). Structural Biology Program
  2. Rockefeller Univ., New York, NY (United States). Lab. of Brain Development and Repair

The amyloid precursor protein (APP) has garnered considerable attention due to its genetic links to Alzheimer's disease. Death receptor 6 (DR6) was recently shown to bind APP via the protein extracellular regions, stimulate axonal pruning, and inhibit synapse formation. Here, we report the crystal structure of the DR6 ectodomain in complex with the E2 domain of APP and show that it supports a model for APP-induced dimerization and activation of cell surface DR6.

Research Organization:
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC); National Inst. of Health (NIH) (United States)
Contributing Organization:
Rockefeller Univ., New York, NY (United States)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357; 1R01NS089786; P41 GM103403
OSTI ID:
1178473
Journal Information:
Genes & Development, Vol. 29, Issue 8; ISSN 0890-9369
Publisher:
Cold Springs Harbor PressCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
ENGLISH
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 17 works
Citation information provided by
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