1kn7

Solution structure of the tandem inactivation domain (residues 1-75) of potassium channel RCK4 (Kv1.4)Solution structure of the tandem inactivation domain (residues 1-75) of potassium channel RCK4 (Kv1.4)

Structural highlights 1kn7 is a 1 chain structure with sequence from Rattus norvegicus. Full experimental information is available from OCA. For a guided tour on the structure components use FirstGlance. Method: Solution NMR Resources: FirstGlance, OCA, PDBe, RCSB, PDBsum, ProSAT Function KCNA4_RAT Mediates the voltage-dependent potassium ion permeability of excitable membranes. Assuming opened or closed conformations in response to the voltage difference across the membrane, the protein forms a potassium-selective channel through which potassium ions may pass in accordance with their electrochemical gradient. Publication Abstract from PubMed Cumulative inactivation of voltage-gated (Kv) K(+) channels shapes the presynaptic action potential and determines timing and strength of synaptic transmission. Kv1.4 channels exhibit rapid "ball-and-chain"-type inactivation gating. Different from all other Kvalpha subunits, Kv1.4 harbors two inactivation domains at its N terminus. Here we report the solution structure and function of this "tandem inactivation domain" using NMR spectroscopy and patch clamp recordings. Inactivation domain 1 (ID1, residues 1-38) consists of a flexible N terminus anchored at a 5-turn helix, whereas ID2 (residues 40-50) is a 2.5-turn helix made up of small hydrophobic amino acids. Functional analysis suggests that only ID1 may work as a pore-occluding ball domain, whereas ID2 most likely acts as a "docking domain" that attaches ID1 to the cytoplasmic face of the channel. Deletion of ID2 slows inactivation considerably and largely impairs cumulative inactivation. Together, the concerted action of ID1 and ID2 may promote rapid inactivation of Kv1.4 that is crucial for the channel function in short term plasticity. Solution structure and function of the "tandem inactivation domain" of the neuronal A-type potassium channel Kv1.4.,Wissmann R, Bildl W, Oliver D, Beyermann M, Kalbitzer HR, Bentrop D, Fakler B J Biol Chem. 2003 May 2;278(18):16142-50. Epub 2003 Feb 16. PMID:12590144 From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. See Also Potassium channel 3D structures

spinqualitylabelsall models 1kn7 Show:Asymmetric Unit Biological Assembly Drag the structure with the mouse to rotate   Export Animated Image