Doppel

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Doppel (Dpl), named for downstream prion protein-like[1], is a homolog of the prion protein (PrP). It is a cell surface glycoprotein.

Structure of Dpl

PDB ID 1lg4

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1lg4, 20 NMR models ()
Gene: Prnd (Homo sapiens)
Related: 1i17
Resources: FirstGlance, OCA, RCSB, PDBsum
Coordinates: save as pdb, mmCIF, xml


Dpl has the same fold as PrP, with three alpha helices and two short beta strands[2]. however it differs in that the third helix has a significant kink in it and it also contains two disulphide bonds.

The structure mutant PrP with the additional disulphide bond was also determoned [3]

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