1KIL

Three-dimensional structure of the complexin/SNARE complex

Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.30 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.305 
  • R-Value Work: 0.245 

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Literature

Three-dimensional structure of the complexin/SNARE complex.

Chen, X., Tomchick, D.R., Kovrigin, E., Arac, D., Machius, M., Sudhof, T.C., Rizo, J.

(2002) Neuron 33: 397-409

  • DOI: 10.1016/s0896-6273(02)00583-4
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    1KIL

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    • During neurotransmitter release, the neuronal SNARE proteins synaptobrevin/VAMP, syntaxin, and SNAP-25 form a four-helix bundle, the SNARE complex, that pulls the synaptic vesicle and plasma membranes together possibly causing membrane fusion. Complexin binds tightly to the SNARE complex and is essential for efficient Ca(2+)-evoked neurotransmitter release ...

    During neurotransmitter release, the neuronal SNARE proteins synaptobrevin/VAMP, syntaxin, and SNAP-25 form a four-helix bundle, the SNARE complex, that pulls the synaptic vesicle and plasma membranes together possibly causing membrane fusion. Complexin binds tightly to the SNARE complex and is essential for efficient Ca(2+)-evoked neurotransmitter release. A combined X-ray and TROSY-based NMR study now reveals the atomic structure of the complexin/SNARE complex. Complexin binds in an antiparallel alpha-helical conformation to the groove between the synaptobrevin and syntaxin helices. This interaction stabilizes the interface between these two helices, which bears the repulsive forces between the apposed membranes. These results suggest that complexin stabilizes the fully assembled SNARE complex as a key step that enables the exquisitely high speed of Ca(2+)-evoked neurotransmitter release.

    Organizational Affiliation: 

    Department of Biochemistry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, USA.



Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChainsSequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
Synaptobrevin SNARE motifA66Rattus norvegicusMutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: Synaptobrevin 2, Vamp2, Syb2
Membrane Entity: Yes 
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Entity ID: 2
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Syntaxin SNARE motif shortB62Rattus norvegicusMutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: Syntaxin 1A, Stx1a, Sap
Membrane Entity: Yes 
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Entity ID: 3
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SNAP-25 N-terminal SNARE motifC74Homo sapiensMutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: SNAP-25, SNAP25, SNAP
Membrane Entity: Yes 
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GTEx:  ENSG00000132639
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Entity ID: 4
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SNAP-25 C-terminal SNARE motifD66Homo sapiensMutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: SNAP-25, SNAP25, SNAP
Membrane Entity: Yes 
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Entity ID: 5
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Complexin I SNARE-complex binding regionE49Rattus norvegicusMutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: Complexin 1, Cplx1
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Small Molecules
Ligands 1 Unique
IDChainsName / Formula / InChI Key2D Diagram3D Interactions
MG
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 F [auth A], G [auth C]MAGNESIUM ION
Mg
JLVVSXFLKOJNIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N		 Ligand Interaction
Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.30 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.305 
  • R-Value Work: 0.245 
  • Space Group: P 21 21 21
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 40.489α = 90
b = 60.425β = 90
c = 159.787γ = 90
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
HKL-2000data collection
HKL-2000data reduction
AMoREphasing
CNSrefinement
HKL-2000data scaling

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Entry History 

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Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2002-03-13
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2008-04-27
    Changes: Version format compliance
  • Version 1.2: 2011-07-13
    Changes: Version format compliance