This entry represents the C2 domain found in calcium-dependent secretion activator (CAPS) proteins, which are essential regulators of dense-core vesicle exocytosis. The domain has a typical C2 superfamily fold consisting of an eight-stranded beta-san ...
This entry represents the C2 domain found in calcium-dependent secretion activator (CAPS) proteins, which are essential regulators of dense-core vesicle exocytosis. The domain has a typical C2 superfamily fold consisting of an eight-stranded beta-sandwich but lacks calcium-binding capacity. Instead, it works together with the adjacent PH domain through a conserved hydrophobic interface to bind PI(4,5)P2. A polybasic patch (K457, K459, R477) in the C2 domain cooperates with the PH domain's PI(4,5)P2 binding site to enhance membrane binding. The tight association between the C2 and PH domains is essential for CAPS function in neurotransmitter release.