3EVU

Crystal structure of Calcium bound dimeric GCAMP2


Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 1.75 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.197 
  • R-Value Work: 0.161 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.164 

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Literature

Structural Basis for Calcium Sensing by GCaMP2.

Wang, Q.Shui, B.Kotlikoff, M.I.Sondermann, H.

(2008) Structure 16: 1817-1827

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.str.2008.10.008
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    3EVP, 3EVR, 3EVU, 3EVV

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    Genetically encoded Ca(2+) indicators are important tools that enable the measurement of Ca(2+) dynamics in a physiologically relevant context. GCaMP2, one of the most robust indicators, is a circularly permutated EGFP (cpEGFP)/M13/calmodulin (CaM) fusion protein that has been successfully used for studying Ca(2+) fluxes in vivo in the heart and vasculature of transgenic mice. Here we describe crystal structures of bright and dim states of GCaMP2 that reveal a sophisticated molecular mechanism for Ca(2+) sensing. In the bright state, CaM stabilizes the fluorophore in an ionized state similar to that observed in EGFP. Mutational analysis confirmed critical interactions between the fluorophore and elements of the fused peptides. Solution scattering studies indicate that the Ca(2+)-free form of GCaMP2 is a compact, predocked state, suggesting a molecular basis for the relatively rapid signaling kinetics reported for this indicator. These studies provide a structural basis for the rational design of improved Ca(2+)-sensitive probes.


  • Organizational Affiliation

    Department of Molecular Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.


Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
Myosin light chain kinase, Green fluorescent protein, Calmodulin-1 chimera449Aequorea victoriaGallus gallusRattus norvegicusMutation(s): 1 
EC: 2.7.11.18
UniProt
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Find proteins for P11799 (Gallus gallus)
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Find proteins for P0DP29 (Rattus norvegicus)
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Entity Groups  
Sequence Clusters30% Identity50% Identity70% Identity90% Identity95% Identity100% Identity
UniProt GroupsP42212P0DP29P11799
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Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 1.75 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.197 
  • R-Value Work: 0.161 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.164 
  • Space Group: C 1 2 1
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 127.936α = 90
b = 47.31β = 100.7
c = 69.642γ = 90
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
HKL-2000data reduction
PHENIXrefinement
PDB_EXTRACTdata extraction
HKL-2000data collection
HKL-2000data scaling
PHENIXphasing

Structure Validation

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Entry History 

Deposition Data

Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2008-12-09
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2011-07-13
    Changes: Version format compliance
  • Version 1.2: 2017-07-26
    Changes: Advisory, Data collection, Database references, Refinement description, Source and taxonomy, Structure summary
  • Version 1.3: 2023-12-27
    Changes: Data collection, Database references, Derived calculations