The open structure of the mechanosensitive channel MSL10 in Arabidopsis thalianaThe open structure of the mechanosensitive channel MSL10 in Arabidopsis thaliana

Structural highlights

8jwe is a 7 chain structure with sequence from Arabidopsis thaliana. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA. For a guided tour on the structure components use FirstGlance.
Method:Electron Microscopy, Resolution 2.74Å
Resources:FirstGlance, OCA, PDBe, RCSB, PDBsum, ProSAT

Function

MSL10_ARATH Mechanosensitive channel that opens in response to stretch forces in the membrane lipid bilayer.[1] [2]

References

  1. Haswell ES, Peyronnet R, Barbier-Brygoo H, Meyerowitz EM, Frachisse JM. Two MscS homologs provide mechanosensitive channel activities in the Arabidopsis root. Curr Biol. 2008 May 20;18(10):730-734. PMID:18485707 doi:10.1016/j.cub.2008.04.039
  2. Peyronnet R, Haswell ES, Barbier-Brygoo H, Frachisse JM. AtMSL9 and AtMSL10: Sensors of plasma membrane tension in Arabidopsis roots. Plant Signal Behav. 2008 Sep;3(9):726-9. PMID:19704841 doi:10.4161/psb.3.9.6487

8jwe, resolution 2.74Å

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