1e42 is a 2 chain structure with sequence from Homo sapiens. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA. For a guided tour on the structure components use FirstGlance.
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Publication Abstract from PubMed
The heterotetrameric AP2 adaptor (alpha, beta 2, mu 2 and sigma 2 subunits) plays a central role in clathrin-mediated endocytosis. We present the protein recruitment function and 1.7 A resolution structure of its beta 2-appendage domain to complement those previously determined for the mu 2 subunit and alpha appendage. Using structure-directed mutagenesis, we demonstrate the ability of the beta 2 appendage alone to bind directly to clathrin and the accessory proteins AP180, epsin and eps15 at the same site. Clathrin polymerization is promoted by binding of clathrin simultaneously to the beta 2-appendage site and to a second site on the adjacent beta 2 hinge. This results in the displacement of the other ligands from the beta 2 appendage. Thus clathrin binding to an AP2-accessory protein complex would cause the controlled release of accessory proteins at sites of vesicle formation.
The structure and function of the beta 2-adaptin appendage domain.,Owen DJ, Vallis Y, Pearse BM, McMahon HT, Evans PR EMBO J. 2000 Aug 15;19(16):4216-27. PMID:10944104[1]
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↑ Owen DJ, Vallis Y, Pearse BM, McMahon HT, Evans PR. The structure and function of the beta 2-adaptin appendage domain. EMBO J. 2000 Aug 15;19(16):4216-27. PMID:10944104 doi:10.1093/emboj/19.16.4216
