Abstract
Heavy-metal homeostasis and detoxification is crucial for cell viability. P-type ATPases of the class IB (PIB) are essential in these processes, actively extruding heavy metals from the cytoplasm of cells. Here we present the structure of a PIB-ATPase, a Legionella pneumophila CopA Cu +-ATPase, in a copper-free form, as determined by X-ray crystallography at 3.2 Ã.. resolution. The structure indicates a three-stage copper transport pathway involving several conserved residues. A PIB-specific transmembrane helix kinks at a double-glycine motif displaying an amphipathic helix that lines a putative copper entry point at the intracellular interface. Comparisons to Ca 2+-ATPase suggest an ATPase-coupled copper release mechanism from the binding sites in the membrane via an extracellular exit site. The structure also provides a framework to analyse missense mutations in the human ATP7A and ATP7B proteins associated with Menkes-and Wilsong's diseases.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Nature |
Vol/bind | 475 |
Udgave nummer | 7354 |
Sider (fra-til) | 59-64 |
Antal sider | 6 |
ISSN | 0028-0836 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 7 jul. 2011 |