The NMR structure of the murine DLC2 SAM domain reveals a variant fold that is similar to a four-helix bundle.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The tumor suppressor DLC2 (Deleted in Liver Cancer -2) participates in cell signaling at the mitochondrial membrane. DLC2 is characterized by a SAM (sterile alpha motif) domain, a Rho GTPase activating protein (GAP) domain, and a START lipid transfer domain.

Results

Towards understanding the function of DLC2, we have solved the NMR solution structure of the SAM domain. The DLC2-SAM domain structure reveals an atypical four-helix composition that is distinct from the five-helix SAM domain structures that have been determined to date. From structural alignments, helix 3 of the canonical SAM domain appears to be replaced by shorter, extended secondary structure that follows a similar path. Another difference is demonstrated by helices 1 and 2 that form a helical hair

SUBMITTER: Kwan JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1899508 | biostudies-literature | 2007 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature