1ujj
VHS domain of human GGA1 complexed with C-terminal peptide from BACE
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OverviewOverview
BACE (beta-site amyloid precursor protein cleaving enzyme, beta-secretase), is a type-I membrane protein which functions as an aspartic protease in, the production of beta-amyloid peptide, a causative agent of Alzheimer's, disease. Its cytoplasmic tail has a characteristic acidic-cluster, dileucine motif recognized by the VHS domain of adaptor proteins, GGAs, (Golgi-localizing, gamma-adaptin ear homology domain, ARF-interacting)., Here we show that BACE is colocalized with GGAs in the trans-Golgi network, and peripheral structures, and phosphorylation of a serine residue in the, cytoplasmic tail enhances interaction with the VHS domain of GGA1 by about, threefold. The X-ray crystal structure of the complex between the GGA1-VHS, domain and the BACE C-terminal peptide illustrates a similar recognition, mechanism as mannose 6-phosphate receptors except that a glutamine residue, closes in to fill the gap created by the shorter BACE peptide. The serine, and lysine of the BACE peptide point their side chains towards the, solvent. However, phosphorylation of the serine affects the lysine side, chain and the peptide backbone, resulting in one additional hydrogen bond, and a stronger electrostatic interaction with the VHS domain, hence the, reversible increase in affinity.
About this StructureAbout this Structure
1UJJ is a Protein complex structure of sequences from Homo sapiens. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA.
ReferenceReference
Insights into the phosphoregulation of beta-secretase sorting signal by the VHS domain of GGA1., Shiba T, Kametaka S, Kawasaki M, Shibata M, Waguri S, Uchiyama Y, Wakatsuki S, Traffic. 2004 Jun;5(6):437-48. PMID:15117318
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