3UCW

Structure of MG2+ bound N-Terminal domain of Calmodulin


Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 1.76 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.233 
  • R-Value Work: 0.196 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.198 

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Literature

X-ray Structures of Magnesium and Manganese Complexes with the N-Terminal Domain of Calmodulin: Insights into the Mechanism and Specificity of Metal Ion Binding to an EF-Hand.

Senguen, F.T.Grabarek, Z.

(2012) Biochemistry 51: 6182-6194

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/bi300698h
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    3UCT, 3UCW, 3UCY

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    Calmodulin (CaM), a member of the EF-hand superfamily, regulates many aspects of cell function by responding specifically to micromolar concentrations of Ca(2+) in the presence of an ~1000-fold higher concentration of cellular Mg(2+). To explain the structural basis of metal ion binding specificity, we have determined the X-ray structures of the N-terminal domain of calmodulin (N-CaM) in complexes with Mg(2+), Mn(2+), and Zn(2+). In contrast to Ca(2+), which induces domain opening in CaM, octahedrally coordinated Mg(2+) and Mn(2+) stabilize the closed-domain, apo-like conformation, while tetrahedrally coordinated Zn(2+) ions bind at the protein surface and do not compete with Ca(2+). The relative positions of bound Mg(2+) and Mn(2+) within the EF-hand loops are similar to those of Ca(2+); however, the Glu side chain at position 12 of the loop, whose bidentate interaction with Ca(2+) is critical for domain opening, does not bind directly to either Mn(2+) or Mg(2+), and the vacant ligand position is occupied by a water molecule. We conclude that this critical interaction is prevented by specific stereochemical constraints imposed on the ligands by the EF-hand β-scaffold. The structures suggest that Mg(2+) contributes to the switching off of calmodulin activity and possibly other EF-hand proteins at the resting levels of Ca(2+). The Mg(2+)-bound N-CaM structure also provides a unique view of a transiently bound hydrated metal ion and suggests a role for the hydration water in the metal-induced conformational change.


  • Organizational Affiliation

    Boston Biomedical Research Institute, Watertown, MA 02472, USA.


Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
Calmodulin
A, B, C, D
79Homo sapiensMutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: 
CALMCALM1CALM2CALM3CALML2CAMCAM1CAM2CAM3CAMB...
CALMCALM1CALM2CALM3CALML2CAMCAM1CAM2CAM3CAMBCAMCCAMIII

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Find proteins for P0DP23 (Homo sapiens)
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Go to UniProtKB:  P0DP23
PHAROS:  P0DP23
GTEx:  ENSG00000198668 
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UniProt GroupP0DP23
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Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 1.76 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.233 
  • R-Value Work: 0.196 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.198 
  • Space Group: P 1
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 34.435α = 68.44
b = 43.04β = 88.62
c = 53.689γ = 79.44
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
MOSFLMdata reduction
SCALEPACKdata scaling
PHASERphasing
PHENIXrefinement
PDB_EXTRACTdata extraction
DENZOdata reduction

Structure Validation

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Entry History 

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Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2012-08-08
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2012-10-03
    Changes: Database references
  • Version 1.2: 2024-02-28
    Changes: Data collection, Database references, Derived calculations