Title : Crystal structure of the human
vascular adhesion protein-1 : unique structural features with functional implications
Abstract :
- The expression of human vascular adhesion protein-1 ( hVAP-1 ) is induced at sites of inflammation where extravasation of lymphocytes from blood to the peripheral tissue occurs
- We have solved the X-ray structure of hVAP-1 , a human copper amine oxidase ( CAO ), which is distinguished from other CAOs in being membrane-bound
- The dimer structure reveals some intriguing features that may have fundamental roles in the adhesive and enzymatic functions of hVAP-1 , especially regarding the role of hVAP-1 in inflammation, lymphocyte attachment, and signaling
- Firstly, Leu469 at the substrate channel may play a key role in controlling the substrate entry; depending on its conformation, it either blocks or gives access to the active site
- Secondly, sugar units are clearly observed at two of the six predicted N-glycosylation sites
- Moreover, mutagenesis analysis showed that all of the predicted sites were glycosylated in the protein used for crystallization
- Thirdly, the existence of a solvent-exposed RGD motif at the entrance to each active site in hVAP-1 suggests that it may have a functional role
Output (sent_index, trigger,
protein,
sugar,
site):
- 5. N-glycosylation, , -, -, sites
- 5. observed, , -, sugar units, sites
- 6. glycosylated, , -, -, sites
- 6. glycosylated, , -, all, sites
- 6. glycosylated, , protein, -, sites
- 6. glycosylated, , protein, all, -
Output(Part-Of) (sent_index,
protein,
site):
*Output_Site_Fusion* (sent_index,
protein,
sugar,
site):