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== Structural insights ==
== Structural insights ==


Fn is a dimer of homologous monomers linked by S-S bond.  Each monomer contains 3 types of modules: FnI, FnII and FnIII.  Each module contains several numbered protein binding domains, i.e., 6FnI+1-2FnII is the gelatin binding domain (GBD).  
Fn is a dimer of homologous monomers linked by S-S bond.  Each monomer contains 3 types of modules: FnI, FnII and FnIII.  Each module contains several numbered protein binding domains, i.e., FnI<sub>6</sub>-FnII<sub>1-2</sub>-FnI<sub>7-9</sub> is the gelatin binding domain (GBD).  
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Revision as of 17:04, 22 January 2016

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Crystal Structure of Fibronectin 4-5FnI fragment 1fbr


Function

Fibronectin (Fn) is a glycoprotein which binds extracellular matrix components like integrin, collagen, fibrin and others. It is a component of cell adhesion[1].

Relevance

Fn is associated with wound healing. Fn is a potential marker for radiation resistance.

Disease

Overexpression of Fn1 is associated with lung cancer.

Structural insights

Fn is a dimer of homologous monomers linked by S-S bond. Each monomer contains 3 types of modules: FnI, FnII and FnIII. Each module contains several numbered protein binding domains, i.e., FnI6-FnII1-2-FnI7-9 is the gelatin binding domain (GBD).

Human glycosylated fibronectin gelatin-binding domain complex with PEG400, dodecaethylene glycol and Zn+2 ions (grey) (PDB code 3m7p)

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3D Structures of Fibronectin3D Structures of Fibronectin

Updated on 22-January-2016

ReferencesReferences

  1. Pankov R, Yamada KM. Fibronectin at a glance. J Cell Sci. 2002 Oct 15;115(Pt 20):3861-3. PMID:12244123

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