2Y6W

Structure of a Bcl-w dimer


Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.00 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.244 
  • R-Value Work: 0.199 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.201 

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Literature

Crystal Structure of a Bcl-W Domain-Swapped Dimer: Implications for the Function of Bcl-2 Family Proteins.

Lee, E.F.Dewson, G.Smith, B.J.Evangelista, M.Pettikiriarachchi, A.Dogovski, C.Perugini, M.A.Colman, P.M.Fairlie, W.D.

(2011) Structure 19: 1467

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.str.2011.07.015
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    2Y6W

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    The prosurvival and proapoptotic proteins of the BCL-2 family share a similar three-dimensional fold despite their opposing functions. However, many biochemical studies highlight the requirement for conformational changes for the functioning of both types of proteins, although structural data to support such changes remain elusive. Here, we describe the X-ray structure of dimeric BCL-W that reveals a major conformational change involving helices α3 and α4 hinging away from the core of the protein. Biochemical and functional studies reveal that the α4-α5 hinge region is required for dimerization of BCL-W, and functioning of both pro- and antiapoptotic BCL-2 proteins. Hence, this structure reveals a conformational flexibility not seen in previous BCL-2 protein structures and provides insights into how these regulators of apoptosis can change conformation to exert their function.


  • Organizational Affiliation

    Structural Biology Division, The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia.


Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
BCL-2-LIKE PROTEIN 2
A, B
177Homo sapiensMutation(s): 3 
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Go to UniProtKB:  Q92843
PHAROS:  Q92843
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UniProt GroupQ92843
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Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.00 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.244 
  • R-Value Work: 0.199 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.201 
  • Space Group: P 43 21 2
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 76.227α = 90
b = 76.227β = 90
c = 112.847γ = 90
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
PHENIXrefinement
HKL-2000data reduction
HKL-2000data scaling
PHASERphasing

Structure Validation

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Entry History 

Deposition Data

Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2011-10-26
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2023-12-20
    Changes: Data collection, Database references, Derived calculations, Other, Refinement description