The stable structural conformations that occur along the complete reaction coordinate for ion channel opening have never been observed. In this study, we describe the equilibrium ensemble of ...The stable structural conformations that occur along the complete reaction coordinate for ion channel opening have never been observed. In this study, we describe the equilibrium ensemble of structures of Slo2.2, a neuronal Na-activated K channel, as a function of the Na concentration. We find that Slo2.2 exists in multiple closed conformations whose relative occupancies are independent of Na concentration. An open conformation emerges from an ensemble of closed conformations in a highly Na-dependent manner, without evidence of Na-dependent intermediates. In other words, channel opening is a highly concerted, switch-like process. The midpoint of the structural titration matches that of the functional titration. A maximum open conformation probability approaching 1.0 and maximum functional open probability approaching 0.7 imply that, within the class of open channels, there is a subclass that is not permeable to ions.
EMDB-8517, PDB-5u76: Chicken Slo2.2 in a closed conformation vitrified in the presence of 300 mM NaCl Method: EM (single particle) / Resolution: 3.76 Å
Source
gallus gallus (chicken)
Keywords
TRANSPORT PROTEIN / Ion channel / potassium channel
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