Abstract
Fibroblast growth factor (FGF) receptor (FGFR) consists extracellularly of three immunoglobulin (Ig) modules (Ig1-3). Currently, there are two competing models (symmetric and asymmetric) of the FGF-FGFR-heparin complex based on crystal structures. Indirect evidence exists in support of both models. However, it is not clear which model is physiologically relevant. Our aim was to obtain direct, non-crystallographic evidence in support of them. We found by nuclear magnetic resonance that Ig2 could bind to FGF1 not only via the primary site (present in both models), but also via the secondary site (present only in the symmetric model). Thus, our data support the symmetric model.
Original language | English |
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Journal | FEBS Letters |
Volume | 582 |
Issue number | 23-24 |
Pages (from-to) | 3374-3378 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISSN | 0014-5793 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |