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Structural highlights

Function

VDAC1_MOUSE Forms a channel through the mitochondrial outer membrane and also the plasma membrane. The channel at the outer mitochondrial membrane allows diffusion of small hydrophilic molecules; in the plasma membrane it is involved in cell volume regulation and apoptosis. It adopts an open conformation at low or zero membrane potential and a closed conformation at potentials above 30-40 mV. The open state has a weak anion selectivity whereas the closed state is cation-selective. May participate in the formation of the permeability transition pore complex (PTPC) responsible for the release of mitochondrial products that triggers apoptosis.^{[1] [2] [3]}

See Also

• Ion channels 3D structures

References

1. ↑ Buettner R, Papoutsoglou G, Scemes E, Spray DC, Dermietzel R. Evidence for secretory pathway localization of a voltage-dependent anion channel isoform. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2000 Mar 28;97(7):3201-6. PMID:10716730 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.060242297
2. ↑ Okada SF, O'Neal WK, Huang P, Nicholas RA, Ostrowski LE, Craigen WJ, Lazarowski ER, Boucher RC. Voltage-dependent anion channel-1 (VDAC-1) contributes to ATP release and cell volume regulation in murine cells. J Gen Physiol. 2004 Nov;124(5):513-26. Epub 2004 Oct 11. PMID:15477379 doi:http://dx.doi.org/jgp.200409154
3. ↑ Ujwal R, Cascio D, Colletier JP, Faham S, Zhang J, Toro L, Ping P, Abramson J. The crystal structure of mouse VDAC1 at 2.3 A resolution reveals mechanistic insights into metabolite gating. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2008 Nov 18;105(46):17742-7. Epub 2008 Nov 6. PMID:18988731 doi:0809634105