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<StructureSection load='1x89' size='340' side='right' caption='Human siderocalin complex with the siderophore carboxymycobactin (PDB code [[1x89]])' scene='' >
== Function ==
== Function ==
'''Siderocalin''' (Scn) binds ferric siderophores in order to intercept delivery of iron to bacteria which require it thus  impeding their virulence<ref>PMID:19053425</ref>.
'''Siderocalin''' (Scn) binds ferric siderophores in order to intercept delivery of iron to bacteria which require it thus  impeding their virulence<ref>PMID:19053425</ref>.
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== Relevance ==
== Relevance ==
Scn-NGAL levels are markedly upregulated by tissue damage.  Scn-NGAL is derived from damaged kidneys.  The presence of Scn-NGAL in serum or urine anticipates a severe course for the patient including the need for dialysis and the possibility of death<ref>PMID:22728330</ref>.
Scn-NGAL levels are markedly upregulated by tissue damage.  Scn-NGAL is derived from damaged kidneys.  The presence of Scn-NGAL in serum or urine anticipates a severe course for the patient including the need for dialysis and the possibility of death<ref>PMID:22728330</ref>.
== Structural highlights ==
Scn-NGAL interacts with the siderophore carboxymycobactin where the latter is centered in the protein calyx making multiple interactions including cation-π bonds involving several lysines and arginine<ref>PMID:15642259</ref>.


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Revision as of 09:43, 25 December 2016

Human siderocalin complex with the siderophore carboxymycobactin (PDB code 1x89)

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3D structures of siderocalin

Updated on 25-December-2016

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