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5JKA

Crystal structure of human JUNO (crystal form 1)

Summary for 5JKA
Entry DOI10.2210/pdb5jka/pdb
Related5JK9 5JKB 5JKC 5JKD 5JKE
DescriptorSperm-egg fusion protein Juno, alpha-D-mannopyranose-(1-3)-beta-D-mannopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose, CHLORIDE ION, ... (4 entities in total)
Functional Keywordsfertilization, izumo1, juno, cell adhesion
Biological sourceHomo sapiens (Human)
Total number of polymer chains2
Total formula weight51712.72
Authors
Ohto, U.,Ishida, H.,Shimizu, T. (deposition date: 2016-04-26, release date: 2016-06-22, Last modification date: 2024-11-06)
Primary citationOhto, U.,Ishida, H.,Krayukhina, E.,Uchiyama, S.,Inoue, N.,Shimizu, T.
Structure of IZUMO1-JUNO reveals sperm-oocyte recognition during mammalian fertilization
Nature, 534:566-569, 2016
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PubMed Abstract: Fertilization is a fundamental process in sexual reproduction, creating a new individual through the combination of male and female gametes. The IZUMO1 sperm membrane protein and its counterpart oocyte receptor JUNO have been identified as essential factors for sperm-oocyte interaction and fusion. However, the mechanism underlying their specific recognition remains poorly defined. Here, we show the crystal structures of human IZUMO1, JUNO and the IZUMO1-JUNO complex, establishing the structural basis for the IZUMO1-JUNO-mediated sperm-oocyte interaction. IZUMO1 exhibits an elongated rod-shaped structure comprised of a helical bundle IZUMO domain and an immunoglobulin-like domain that are each firmly anchored to an intervening β-hairpin region through conserved disulfide bonds. The central β-hairpin region of IZUMO1 provides the main platform for JUNO binding, while the surface located behind the putative JUNO ligand binding pocket is involved in IZUMO1 binding. Structure-based mutagenesis analysis confirms the biological importance of the IZUMO1-JUNO interaction. This structure provides a major step towards elucidating an essential phase of fertilization and it will contribute to the development of new therapeutic interventions for fertility, such as contraceptive agents.
PubMed: 27309808
DOI: 10.1038/nature18596
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