1N69

Crystal structure of human saposin B

Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.20 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.262 
  • R-Value Work: 0.222 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.222 

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Literature

Crystal Structure of saposin B reveals a dimeric shell for lipid binding

Ahn, V.E., Faull, K.F., Whitelegge, J.P., Fluharty, A.L., Prive, G.G.

(2003) Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 100: 38-43

  • DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0136947100
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    1N69

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    • Saposin B is a small, nonenzymatic glycosphingolipid activator protein required for the breakdown of cerebroside sulfates (sulfatides) within the lysosome. The protein can extract target lipids from membranes, forming soluble protein-lipid complexes that are recognized by arylsulfatase A ...

    Saposin B is a small, nonenzymatic glycosphingolipid activator protein required for the breakdown of cerebroside sulfates (sulfatides) within the lysosome. The protein can extract target lipids from membranes, forming soluble protein-lipid complexes that are recognized by arylsulfatase A. The crystal structure of human saposin B reveals an unusual shell-like dimer consisting of a monolayer of alpha-helices enclosing a large hydrophobic cavity. Although the secondary structure of saposin B is similar to that of the known monomeric members of the saposin-like superfamily, the helices are repacked into a different tertiary arrangement to form the homodimer. A comparison of the two forms of the saposin B dimer suggests that extraction of target lipids from membranes involves a conformational change that facilitates access to the inner cavity.

    Related Citations: 
    • Expression, purification, crystallization and preliminary X-ray analysis of recombinant human saposin B
      Ahn, V.E., Faull, K.F., Whitelegge, J.P., Higginson, J., Fluharty, A.L., Prive, G.G.
      (2003) Protein Expr Purif 27: 186
    Organizational Affiliation: 

    Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2M9.



Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChainsSequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
SAPOSIN BA, B, C81Homo sapiensMutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: Prosaposin, PSAP, GLBA, SAP1
Membrane Entity: Yes 
UniProt & NIH Common Fund Data Resources
Find proteins for P07602 (Homo sapiens)
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Go to UniProtKB:  P07602
PHAROS:  P07602
GTEx:  ENSG00000197746
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  • Reference Sequence
Small Molecules
Ligands 1 Unique
IDChainsName / Formula / InChI Key2D Diagram3D Interactions
3PE
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 D [auth A]1,2-Distearoyl-sn-glycerophosphoethanolamine
C41 H82 N O8 P
LVNGJLRDBYCPGB-LDLOPFEMSA-N		 Ligand Interaction
Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.20 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.262 
  • R-Value Work: 0.222 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.222 
  • Space Group: P 31 2 1
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 72.14α = 90
b = 72.14β = 90
c = 94.366γ = 120
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
MOSFLMdata reduction
SCALAdata scaling
SnBphasing
SHARPphasing
DMmodel building
CNSrefinement
CCP4data scaling

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Entry History 

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Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2003-01-07
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2008-04-28
    Changes: Version format compliance
  • Version 1.2: 2011-07-13
    Changes: Version format compliance
  • Version 1.3: 2017-10-11
    Changes: Refinement description
  • Version 2.0: 2021-06-30
    Changes: Advisory, Atomic model, Data collection, Database references, Derived calculations, Non-polymer description, Structure summary