Vinculin
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3D Structures of Vinculin
Updated on 13-December-2016
References
- Created with the participation of Susan Craig.
FunctionVinculins (VCLs) are involved in adhesion by linking integrin molecules to the actin cytoskeleton. Its head domain (Vd1) can bind to talin or to alpha-actinin at their respective VCL Binding Sites (VBS)[1]. The protein raver1 RNA Recognition Motif (RRM) forms a complex with VCL or m-VCL. Metavinculin (m-VCL) is a splice version of VCL containing an extra ca. 70 amino acids in the C-terminal domain. RelevanceLoss of VCL could be used as a prognostic factor for colorectal cancer se it promotes metastasis[2]. Structural highlightsVinculin Autoinhibition is achieved through a high affinity intramolecular interaction between tail (orange) and head (aqua) domains (1st6). Energetically, I997 is key to maintaining this autoinhibition.
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Updated on 13-December-2016
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