8WIX

cryo-EM structure of alligator haemoglobin in carbonmonoxy form

Summary for 8WIX

• Entry DOI: 10.2210/pdb8wix/pdb
• EMDB information: 37571
• Descriptor: Hemoglobin subunit alpha, Hemoglobin subunit beta, PROTOPORPHYRIN IX CONTAINING FE, ... (5 entities in total)
• Functional Keywords: haemoglobin, oxygen binding
• Biological source: Alligator mississippiensis (American alligator); More
• Total number of polymer chains: 2
• Total formula weight: 33821.57

Authors

Takahashi, K.,Lee, Y.,Fago, A.,Bautista, N.M.,Kawamoto, A.,Kurisu, G.,Storz, J.,Nishizawa, T.,Tame, J.R.H. (deposition date: 2023-09-25, release date: 2024-08-14)

• Primary citation: Takahashi, K.,Lee, Y.,Fago, A.,Bautista, N.M.,Storz, J.F.,Kawamoto, A.,Kurisu, G.,Nishizawa, T.,Tame, J.R.H.; The unique allosteric property of crocodilian haemoglobin elucidated by cryo-EM.; Nat Commun, 15:6505-6505, 2024; PubMed: 39090102; DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-49947-x

Experimental method

ELECTRON MICROSCOPY (2.29 Å)