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==Amylin Receptor Binding== | ==Amylin Receptor Binding== | ||
==== Two-Domain Model of Amylin Binding ==== | ==== Two-Domain Model of Amylin Binding ==== | ||
It is hypothesized that amylin binds to the receptor via a two-domain model. The model suggests a series of steps for how amylin binds. First, the c-terminus of amylin binds to the n terminus of the extracellular domain of the receptor. This binding factors the alignment of amylin's n-terminus to the primary GPCR binding site. Once both the c-terminus and n-terminus of amylin are bound, the receptor becomes activated [[Image:Domain_drawingnew.jpg|300px|left|thumb|Figure 2: The Two Domain Model]] | It is hypothesized that amylin binds to the receptor via a two-domain model. The model suggests a series of steps for how amylin binds. First, the c-terminus of amylin binds to the n terminus of the extracellular domain of the receptor. This binding factors the alignment of amylin's n-terminus to the primary GPCR binding site. Once both the c-terminus and n-terminus of amylin are bound, the receptor becomes activated. [[Image:Domain_drawingnew.jpg|300px|left|thumb|Figure 2: The Two Domain Model]] | ||
====RAMP-CTR Interface==== | ====RAMP-CTR Interface==== | ||
<scene name='10/1038828/Ramp_ctr_interface/9'>RAMP CTR Interface </scene> is a key interaction that stabilizes the protein complex and positions the receptor to favorably bind to amylin. The RAMP-CTR interface extends into the plasma membrane, providing additional non-covalent bonding between the protein complex and the cell membrane. | <scene name='10/1038828/Ramp_ctr_interface/9'>RAMP CTR Interface </scene> is a key interaction that stabilizes the protein complex and positions the receptor to favorably bind to amylin. The RAMP-CTR interface extends into the plasma membrane, providing additional non-covalent bonding between the protein complex and the cell membrane. | ||