4p9t
Structure of the free form of the N-terminal VH1 domain of monomeric alpha-catenin
Structural highlights
FunctionCTNA2_MOUSE May function as a linker between cadherin adhesion receptors and the cytoskeleton to regulate cell-cell adhesion and differentiation in the nervous system. Regulates morphological plasticity of synapses and cerebellar and hippocampal lamination during development. Functions in the control of startle modulation.[1] [2] [3] Publication Abstract from PubMedThe N-terminal vinculin-homology 1 (VH1) domain of alpha-catenin facilitates two exclusive forms, a monomeric form directly bound to beta-catenin for linking E-cadherin to F-actin or a homodimer for the inhibition of beta-catenin binding. Competition of these two forms is affected by approximately 80 N-terminal residues, whose structure is poorly understood. We have determined the structure of the monomeric free form of the alphaN-catenin VH1 domain and revealed that the N-terminal residues form alpha1 and alpha2 helices to complete formation of the N-terminal four-helix bundle. Dynamic conformational changes of these two helices control formation of the beta-catenin-bound monomer or unbound homodimer. Structure of the free form of the N-terminal VH1 domain of monomeric alpha-catenin.,Shibahara T, Hirano Y, Hakoshima T FEBS Lett. 2015 Jul 8;589(15):1754-60. doi: 10.1016/j.febslet.2015.05.053. Epub, 2015 Jun 9. PMID:26071377[4] From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. See AlsoReferences
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