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Molecular Basis for Multiple Ligand Binding of Calsequestrin and Potential Inhibition by Caffeine and GallocatecinMolecular Basis for Multiple Ligand Binding of Calsequestrin and Potential Inhibition by Caffeine and Gallocatecin
Structural highlights
Function[CASQ1_RABIT] Calsequestrin is a high-capacity, moderate affinity, calcium-binding protein and thus acts as an internal calcium store in muscle. The release of calcium bound to calsequestrin through a calcium release channel triggers muscle contraction. The skeletal muscle isoform (CASQ1) binds around 80 Ca(2+) ions, while the cardiac isoform (CASQ2) binds approximately 60 Ca(2+) ions (By similarity). |
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