Structural analysis of the KRIT1 ankyrin repeat and FERM domains reveals a conformationally stable ARD-FERM interface.

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Source:

J Struct Biol, Volume 192, Issue 3, p.449-56 (2015)

Keywords:

Amino Acid Sequence, Ankyrin Repeat, Brain, Crystallography, X-Ray, Hemangioma, Cavernous, Central Nervous System, Humans, KRIT1 Protein, Microtubule-Associated Proteins, Molecular Sequence Data, Protein Binding, Protein Structure, Tertiary, Proto-Oncogene Proteins, Sequence Alignment

Abstract:

<p>Cerebral cavernous malformations (CCM) are vascular dysplasias that usually occur in the brain and are associated with mutations in the KRIT1/CCM1, CCM2/MGC4607/OSM/Malcavernin, and PDCD10/CCM3/TFAR15 genes. Here we report the 2.9 Å crystal structure of the ankyrin repeat domain (ARD) and FERM domain of the protein product of KRIT1 (KRIT1; Krev interaction trapped 1). The crystal structure reveals that the KRIT1 ARD contains 4 ankyrin repeats. There is an unusual conformation in the ANK4 repeat that is stabilized by Trp-404, and the structure reveals a solvent exposed ankyrin groove. Domain orientations of the three copies within the asymmetric unit suggest a stable interaction between KRIT1 ARD and FERM domains, indicating a globular ARD-FERM module. This resembles the additional F0 domain found N-terminal to the FERM domain of talin. Structural analysis of KRIT1 ARD-FERM highlights surface regions of high evolutionary conservation, and suggests potential sites that could mediate interaction with binding partners. The structure therefore provides a better understanding of KRIT1 at the molecular level.</p>

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