6UCI

Transcription factor DeltaFosB bZIP domain self-assembly, oxidized form


Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.09 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.241 
  • R-Value Work: 0.207 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.210 

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Literature

Self-assembly of the bZIP transcription factor Delta FosB.

Yin, Z.Venkannagari, H.Lynch, H.Aglyamova, G.Bhandari, M.Machius, M.Nestler, E.J.Robison, A.J.Rudenko, G.

(2020) Curr Res Struct Biol 2: 1-13

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crstbi.2019.12.001
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    6UCI, 6UCL, 6UCM

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    ΔFosB is a highly stable transcription factor that accumulates in specific brain regions upon chronic exposure to drugs of abuse, stress, or seizures, and mediates lasting behavioral responses. ΔFosB reportedly heterodimerizes with JunD forming a canonical bZIP leucine zipper coiled coil that clamps onto DNA. However, the striking accumulation of ΔFosB protein in brain upon chronic insult has brought its molecular status into question. Here, we demonstrate through a series of crystal structures that the ΔFosB bZIP domain self-assembles into stable oligomeric assemblies that defy the canonical arrangement. The ΔFosB bZIP domain also self-assembles in solution, and in neuron-like Neuro 2a cells it is trapped into molecular arrangements that are consistent with our structures. Our data suggest that, as ΔFosB accumulates in brain in response to chronic insult, it forms non-canonical assemblies. These species may be at the root of ΔFosB's striking protein stability, and its unique transcriptional and behavioral consequences.


  • Organizational Affiliation

    Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, and the Sealy Center for Structural Biology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77555, USA.


Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
Protein fosB
A, B, C, D
68Homo sapiensMutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: FOSBG0S3
UniProt & NIH Common Fund Data Resources
Find proteins for P53539 (Homo sapiens)
Explore P53539 
Go to UniProtKB:  P53539
PHAROS:  P53539
GTEx:  ENSG00000125740 
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UniProt GroupP53539
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Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.09 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.241 
  • R-Value Work: 0.207 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.210 
  • Space Group: P 21 21 2
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 72.278α = 90
b = 97.497β = 90
c = 45.197γ = 90
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
PHENIXrefinement
SCALEPACKdata scaling
PDB_EXTRACTdata extraction
DENZOdata reduction
AutoSolphasing

Structure Validation

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Entry History & Funding Information

Deposition Data


Funding OrganizationLocationGrant Number
National Institutes of Health/National Human Genome Research Institute (NIH/NHGRI)United StatesR01 DA040621

Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2020-01-15
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2020-07-01
    Changes: Database references