2VH3

ranasmurfin

Summary for 2VH3

• Entry DOI: 10.2210/pdb2vh3/pdb
• Descriptor: RANASMURFIN, ZINC ION, SULFATE ION, ... (6 entities in total)
• Functional Keywords: ltq, bisltq, unknown function
• Biological source: POLYPEDATES LEUCOMYSTAX (JAVA WHIPPING FROG); More
• Cellular location: Secreted: P85511 P85511
• Total number of polymer chains: 2
• Total formula weight: 25941.45

Authors

Oke, M.,Ching, R.T.,Carter, L.G.,Johnson, K.A.,Liu, H.,McMahon, S.A.,Bloch Junior, C.,Botting, C.H.,Walsh, M.A.,Latiff, A.A.,Kennedy, M.W.,Cooper, A.,Naismith, J.H. (deposition date: 2007-11-17, release date: 2007-12-04, Last modification date: 2025-09-17)

Primary citation

Oke, M.,Ching, R.T.,Carter, L.G.,Johnson, K.A.,Liu, H.,Mcmahon, S.A.,White, M.F.,Bloch Jr, C.,Botting, C.H.,Walsh, M.A.,Latiff, A.A.,Kennedy, M.W.,Cooper, A.,Naismith, J.H.
Unusual Chromophore and Cross-Links in Ranasmurfin: A Blue Protein from the Foam Nests of a Tropical Frog.
Angew.Chem.Int.Ed.Engl., 47:7853-, 2008

PubMed Abstract: Ranasmurfin is an unusual blue protein isolated from the nests of a Malaysian tree frog, Polypedates leucomystax,[1] showing the rich chemical diversity displayed by biomolecular foams. Many species of tropical frogs use foams to protect delicate eggs and developing embryos against environmental challenges. These nests act as miniature ecosystems containing a spectrum of novel proteins and other macromolecules with functions related to foam stabilization and adhesion, resistance to microbial degradation, predation, or dehydration, providing a biocompatible environment for embryonic development.Thisworkformspartofourwiderstudyofthe intriguing physical and chemical properties of biofoams as unusual examples of biological soft matter.[2]

PubMed: 18781570
DOI: 10.1002/ANIE.200802901

Experimental method

X-RAY DIFFRACTION (1.16 Å)