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Title | Structure of an apoptosome-procaspase-9 CARD complex. |
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Journal, issue, pages | Structure, Vol. 18, Issue 5, Page 571-583, Year 2010 |
Publish date | May 12, 2010 |
Authors | Shujun Yuan / Xinchao Yu / Maya Topf / Steven J Ludtke / Xiaodong Wang / Christopher W Akey / |
PubMed Abstract | Apaf-1 coassembles with cytochrome c to form the apoptosome, which then binds and activates procaspase-9 (pc-9). We removed pc-9 catalytic domains from the holoapoptosome by site-directed ...Apaf-1 coassembles with cytochrome c to form the apoptosome, which then binds and activates procaspase-9 (pc-9). We removed pc-9 catalytic domains from the holoapoptosome by site-directed thrombinolysis. A structure of the resulting apoptosome-pc-9 CARD complex was then determined at approximately 9.5 A resolution. In our model, the central hub is constructed like other AAA+ protein rings but also contains novel features. At higher radius, the regulatory region of each Apaf-1 is comprised of tandem seven and eight blade beta-propellers with cytochrome c docked between them. Remarkably, Apaf-1 CARDs are disordered in the ground state. During activation, each Apaf-1 CARD interacts with a pc-9 CARD and these heterodimers form a flexibly tethered "disk" that sits above the central hub. When taken together, the data reveal conformational changes during Apaf-1 assembly that allow pc-9 activation. The model also provides a plausible explanation for the effects of NOD mutations that have been mapped onto the central hub. |
External links | Structure / PubMed:20462491 / PubMed Central |
Methods | EM (single particle) |
Resolution | 9.5 Å |
Structure data | EMDB-5186: |
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