2v74

Crystal structure of coactivator-associated arginine methyltransferase 1 (CARM1), in complex with S-adenosyl-homocysteineCrystal structure of coactivator-associated arginine methyltransferase 1 (CARM1), in complex with S-adenosyl-homocysteine

Structural highlights 2v74 is a 4 chain structure with sequence from Lk3 transgenic mice. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA. For a guided tour on the structure components use FirstGlance. Ligands: Activity: Histone-arginine N-methyltransferase, with EC number 2.1.1.125 Resources: FirstGlance, OCA, PDBe, RCSB, PDBsum, ProSAT Evolutionary Conservation Check, as determined by ConSurfDB. You may read the explanation of the method and the full data available from ConSurf. Publication Abstract from PubMed Coactivator-associated arginine methyltransferase (CARM1) is a transcriptional coactivator that methylates Arg17 and Arg26 in histone H3. CARM1 contains a conserved protein arginine methyltransferase (PRMT) catalytic core flanked by unique pre- and post-core regions. The crystal structures of the CARM1 catalytic core in the apo and holo states reveal cofactor-dependent formation of a substrate-binding groove providing a specific access channel for arginine to the active site. The groove is supported by the first eight residues of the post-core region (C-extension), not present in other PRMTs. In vitro methylation assays show that the C-extension is essential for all histone H3 methylation activity, whereas the pre-core region is required for methylation of Arg26, but not Arg17. Kinetic analysis shows Arg17 methylation is potentiated by pre-acetylation of Lys18, and this is reflected in k(cat) rather than K(m). Together with the absence of specificity subsites in the structure, this suggests an electrostatic sensing mechanism for communicating the modification status of vicinal residues as part of the syntax of the 'histone code.' Insights into histone code syntax from structural and biochemical studies of CARM1 methyltransferase.,Yue WW, Hassler M, Roe SM, Thompson-Vale V, Pearl LH EMBO J. 2007 Oct 17;26(20):4402-12. Epub 2007 Sep 20. PMID:17882261 From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. See Also Histone methyltransferase 3D structures

spinqualitylabelsall models 2v74, resolution 2.70Å Show:Asymmetric Unit Biological Assembly Drag the structure with the mouse to rotate   Export Animated Image