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3uhg
From Proteopedia
| 3uhg, resolution 1.80Å () | |||||
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| Ligands: | , | ||||
| Related: | 3sdh, 4sdh, 3ugy, 3ugz, 3uh3, 3uh5, 3uh6, 3uh7, 3uhb, 3uhc, 3uhd, 3uhe, 3uhh, 3uhi, 3uhk, 3uhn, 3uhq, 3uhr, 3uhs, 3uht, 3uhu, 3uhv, 3uhw, 3uhx, 3uhy, 3uhz, 3ui0 | ||||
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| Resources: | FirstGlance, OCA, PDBsum, RCSB | ||||
| Coordinates: | save as pdb, mmCIF, xml | ||||
Contents |
HBI (L36M) CO bound
Here we present a meta-analysis of a large collection of static structures of a protein in the Protein Data Bank in order to extract the progression of structural events during protein function. We apply this strategy to the homodimeric hemoglobin HbI from Scapharca inaequivalvis. We derive a simple dynamic model describing how binding of the first ligand in one of the two chemically identical subunits facilitates a second binding event in the other partner subunit. The results of our ultrafast time-resolved crystallographic studies support this model. We demonstrate that HbI functions like a homodimeric mechanical device, such as pliers or scissors. Ligand-induced motion originating in one subunit is transmitted to the other via conserved pivot points, where the E and F' helices from two partner subunits are "bolted" together to form a stable dimer interface permitting slight relative rotation but preventing sliding.
Cooperative macromolecular device revealed by meta-analysis of static and time-resolved structures., Ren Z, Srajer V, Knapp JE, Royer WE Jr, Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2011 Dec 14. PMID:22171006
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About this Structure
3uhg is a 2 chain structure with sequence from Scapharca inaequivalvis. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA.
See Also
Reference
- Ren Z, Srajer V, Knapp JE, Royer WE Jr. Cooperative macromolecular device revealed by meta-analysis of static and time-resolved structures. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2011 Dec 14. PMID:22171006 doi:10.1073/pnas.1109213108
