4KGH

Crystal Structure of human splunc1 lacking the secretion signal sequence


Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.81 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.295 
  • R-Value Work: 0.246 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.251 

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Literature

Molecular basis for pH-dependent mucosal dehydration in cystic fibrosis airways.

Garland, A.L.Walton, W.G.Coakley, R.D.Tan, C.D.Gilmore, R.C.Hobbs, C.A.Tripathy, A.Clunes, L.A.Bencharit, S.Stutts, M.J.Betts, L.Redinbo, M.R.Tarran, R.

(2013) Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 110: 15973-15978

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1311999110
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    4KGH, 4KGO

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    The ability to maintain proper airway surface liquid (ASL) volume homeostasis is vital for mucus hydration and clearance, which are essential aspects of the mammalian lung's innate defense system. In cystic fibrosis (CF), one of the most common life-threatening genetic disorders, ASL dehydration leads to mucus accumulation and chronic infection. In normal airways, the secreted protein short palate lung and nasal epithelial clone 1 (SPLUNC1) effectively inhibits epithelial Na(+) channel (ENaC)-dependent Na(+) absorption and preserves ASL volume. In CF airways, it has been hypothesized that increased ENaC-dependent Na(+) absorption contributes to ASL depletion, and hence increased disease. However, this theory is controversial, and the mechanism for abnormal ENaC regulation in CF airways has remained elusive. Here, we show that SPLUNC1 is a pH-sensitive regulator of ENaC and is unable to inhibit ENaC in the acidic CF airway environment. Alkalinization of CF airway cultures prevented CF ASL hyperabsorption, and this effect was abolished when SPLUNC1 was stably knocked down. Accordingly, we resolved the crystal structure of SPLUNC1 to 2.8 Å. Notably, this structure revealed two pH-sensitive salt bridges that, when removed, rendered SPLUNC1 pH-insensitive and able to regulate ASL volume in acidic ASL. Thus, we conclude that ENaC hyperactivity is secondary to reduced CF ASL pH. Together, these data provide molecular insights into the mucosal dehydration associated with a range of pulmonary diseases, including CF, and suggest that future therapy be directed toward alkalinizing the pH of CF airways.


  • Organizational Affiliation

    Cystic Fibrosis/Pulmonary Research and Treatment Center, Department of Chemistry, Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Departments of Prosthodontics and Pharmacology, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, and Department of Cell Biology and Physiology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599.


Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
BPI fold-containing family A member 1A [auth B],
B [auth A]
240Homo sapiensMutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: BPIFA1LUNXNASGPLUNCSPURTUNQ787/PRO1606
UniProt & NIH Common Fund Data Resources
Find proteins for Q9NP55 (Homo sapiens)
Explore Q9NP55 
Go to UniProtKB:  Q9NP55
PHAROS:  Q9NP55
GTEx:  ENSG00000198183 
Entity Groups  
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UniProt GroupQ9NP55
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Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.81 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.295 
  • R-Value Work: 0.246 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.251 
  • Space Group: C 2 2 21
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 47.475α = 90
b = 203.727β = 90
c = 118.612γ = 90
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
DENZOdata reduction
SCALEPACKdata scaling
PHASERphasing
RESOLVEphasing
PHENIXrefinement
PDB_EXTRACTdata extraction

Structure Validation

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Entry History 

Deposition Data

Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2013-09-25
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2013-10-09
    Changes: Database references
  • Version 1.2: 2017-11-15
    Changes: Refinement description