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In the absence of bound Ca<sup>2+</sup>, the helices of calmodulin pack so that their hydrophobic side chains are not exposed. In this form it is unable to interact with its targets.The C-terminal lobe of each CaM adopts a semi-open conformation that grips the first part of the IQ motif (IQxxxR), whereas the N-terminal lobe adopts a closed conformation that interacts more weakly with the second part of the motif (GxxxR). <ref name="Houdusse A, Gaucher JF, Krementsova E, Mui S, Trybus KM, Cohen C. Crystal structure of apo-calmodulin bound to the first two IQ motifs of myosin V reveals essential recognition features. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2006 Dec 19;103(51):19326-31. Epub 2006 Dec 6. PMID:[[17151196]]"/>.
In the absence of bound Ca<sup>2+</sup>, the helices of calmodulin pack so that their hydrophobic side chains are not exposed. In this form it is unable to interact with its targets.The C-terminal lobe of each CaM adopts a semi-open conformation that grips the first part of the IQ motif (IQxxxR), whereas the N-terminal lobe adopts a closed conformation that interacts more weakly with the second part of the motif (GxxxR). <ref name="Houdusse A, Gaucher JF, Krementsova E, Mui S, Trybus KM, Cohen C. Crystal structure of apo-calmodulin bound to the first two IQ motifs of myosin V reveals essential recognition features. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2006 Dec 19;103(51):19326-31. Epub 2006 Dec 6. PMID:[[17151196]]"/>.


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Apocalmodulin (ApoCaM) binds to other proteins and has other specific effects. It is essential role for life. The ApoCaM-binding proteins are a diverse group of at least 15 proteins including enzymes, actin-binding proteins, as well as cytoskeletal and other membrane proteins, including receptors and ion channels.
Apocalmodulin (ApoCaM) binds to other proteins and has other specific effects. It is essential role for life. The ApoCaM-binding proteins are a diverse group of at least 15 proteins including enzymes, actin-binding proteins, as well as cytoskeletal and other membrane proteins, including receptors and ion channels.

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