3UMI

X-ray structure of the E2 domain of the human amyloid precursor protein (APP) in complex with zinc

Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.40 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.245 
  • R-Value Work: 0.204 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.204 

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Literature

Metal Binding Dictates Conformation and Function of the Amyloid Precursor Protein (APP) E2 Domain.

Dahms, S.O., Konnig, I., Roeser, D., Guhrs, K.H., Mayer, M.C., Kaden, D., Multhaup, G., Than, M.E.

(2012) J Mol Biol 416: 438-452

  • DOI: 10.1016/j.jmb.2011.12.057
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    3UMH, 3UMI, 3UMK

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    • The amyloid precursor protein (APP) and its neurotoxic cleavage product Aβ are key players in the development of Alzheimer's disease and appear essential for neuronal development and cell homeostasis in mammals. Proteolytic processing of APP is influ ...

    The amyloid precursor protein (APP) and its neurotoxic cleavage product Aβ are key players in the development of Alzheimer's disease and appear essential for neuronal development and cell homeostasis in mammals. Proteolytic processing of APP is influenced by metal ions, protein ligands and its oligomerization state. However, the structural basis and functional mechanism of APP regulation are hitherto largely unknown. Here we identified a metal-dependent molecular switch located within the E2 domain of APP containing four evolutionary highly conserved histidine residues. Three X-ray structures of the metal-bound molecule were solved at 2.6-2.0 Å resolution. Using protein crystallographic and biochemical methods, we characterized this novel high-affinity binding site within the E2 domain that binds competitively to copper and zinc at physiological concentrations. Metal-specific coordination spheres induce large conformational changes and enforce distinct structural states, most likely regulating the physiological function of APP and its processing in Alzheimer's disease.

    Organizational Affiliation: 

    Protein Crystallography Group, Leibniz Institute for Age Research - Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI), Beutenbergstr. 11, 07745 Jena, Germany.



Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChainsSequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
Amyloid beta A4 proteinA211Homo sapiensMutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: APP, A4, AD1
Find proteins for P05067 (Homo sapiens)
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Go to UniProtKB:  P05067
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PHAROS  P05067
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Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.40 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.245 
  • R-Value Work: 0.204 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.204 
  • Space Group: P 43
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 39.757α = 90
b = 39.757β = 90
c = 126.425γ = 90
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
SHARPphasing
CNSrefinement
MOSFLMdata reduction
SCALAdata scaling

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Entry History 

Deposition Data

Revision History 

  • Version 1.0: 2012-01-25
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2012-02-22
    Changes: Database references
  • Version 1.2: 2017-11-08
    Changes: Advisory, Refinement description