Download MendeleyA novel calcium-sensitive switch revealed by the structure of human S100B in the calcium-bound form.
Smith, S.P., Shaw, G.S.(1998) Structure 6: 211-222
- PubMed: 9519411
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/s0969-2126(98)00022-7
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1UWO - PubMed Abstract:
S100B is a homodimeric member of the EF-hand calcium-binding protein superfamily. The protein has been implicated in cellular processes such as cell differentiation and growth, plays a role in cytoskeletal structure and function, and may have a role in neuropathological diseases, such as Alzheimers. The effects of S100B are mediated via its interaction with target proteins. While several studies have suggested that this interaction is propagated through a calcium-induced conformational change, leading to the exposure of a hydrophobic region of S100B, the molecular details behind this structural alteration remain unclear.
Organizational Affiliation:
Department of Biochemistry, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.
