6bf6

Cryo-EM structure of human insulin degrading enzymeCryo-EM structure of human insulin degrading enzyme

6bf6, resolution 6.50Å Show:Asymmetric Unit Biological Assembly Structural highlights 6bf6 is a 2 chain structure with sequence from Homo sapiens. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA. For a guided tour on the structure components use FirstGlance. Method: Electron Microscopy, Resolution 6.5Å Experimental data: Check Resources: FirstGlance, OCA, PDBe, RCSB, PDBsum, ProSAT Function IDE_HUMAN Plays a role in the cellular breakdown of insulin, IAPP, glucagon, bradykinin, kallidin and other peptides, and thereby plays a role in intercellular peptide signaling. Degrades amyloid formed by APP and IAPP. May play a role in the degradation and clearance of naturally secreted amyloid beta-protein by neurons and microglia. See Also Insulin-degrading enzyme 3D structures