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The Na<sup>+</sup>-K<sup>+</sup> pump is a P-type ATPase with a structure similar to the H<sup>+</sup>-K<sup>+</sup>-ATPase[http://www.proteopedia.org/wiki/index.php/3b8c] and the sarco(endo)plasmic reticulum Ca<sup>2+</sup>-ATPase (SERCA)[http://www.proteopedia.org/wiki/index.php/2by4]. Overall, the structure of the sodium-potassium-pump is a transmembrane protein with three subunits labeled α, β, and FXYD. | The Na<sup>+</sup>-K<sup>+</sup> pump is a P-type ATPase with a structure similar to the H<sup>+</sup>-K<sup>+</sup>-ATPase[http://www.proteopedia.org/wiki/index.php/3b8c] and the sarco(endo)plasmic reticulum Ca<sup>2+</sup>-ATPase (SERCA)[http://www.proteopedia.org/wiki/index.php/2by4]. Overall, the structure of the sodium-potassium-pump is a transmembrane protein with three subunits labeled α, β, and FXYD. | ||
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Introduction to Sodium-Potassium-ATPases
The sodium-potassium-ATPase, also known as the Na+-K+ pump is the protein responsible for the ATP-dependent coupled transport of sodium and potassium ions across the plasma membrane. The Na+-K+ pump is found in all animal cells and is a major force in maintaining the concentration gradients of these ions across the membrane. These gradients provide energy for several cellular functions including control of membrane potential, cell size, and pH homeostasis, and nutrient uptake. Each cycle of ATP hydrolysis, the protein transports three Na+ ions out of the cell and two K+ ions across the plasma membrane into the cell. In addition to its role as a transport protein, the sodium-potassium-pump has also been shown to act as a receptor for cardiotonic steroid signalling.
Structure
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The Na+-K+ pump is a P-type ATPase with a structure similar to the H+-K+-ATPase[1] and the sarco(endo)plasmic reticulum Ca2+-ATPase (SERCA)[2]. Overall, the structure of the sodium-potassium-pump is a transmembrane protein with three subunits labeled α, β, and FXYD.
α-Subunit
The α-subunit is the largest subunit and contains the binding sites for Na+, K+, and ATP. This subunit is composed of 10 transmembrane α-helices (M1-M10). These helices are centered around a three helix bundle formed by M4-M6. The binding sites for K+ and Na+ are located within the transmembrane helices. Additionally, there are three functional domains located on the cytoplasmic face of the membrane: the actuator domain (A), the nucleotide-binding domain (N), and the phosphorylation domain (P).
β-subunit
The β-subunit is a single spanning membrane protein with a transmembrane α-helix and a glycosylated extracellular domain. This subunit is bound to the α-subunit by four hydrogen bonds and numerous hydrophobic contacts from aromatic clusters to M7 and M10. It has important roles in targeting the protein to the membrane and providing stability. It also has a role in providing binding specificity for potassium ions.
