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4hpd
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Contents |
Crystal structure of Nitrophorin 4 from Rhodnius prolixus Complexed with homocysteine at pH 7.4
Template:ABSTRACT PUBMED 23474537
Function
[NP4_RHOPR] Heme-based protein that deliver nitric oxide gas (NO) to the victim while feeding, resulting in vasodilation and inhibition of platelet aggregation. Also bind tightly to histamine, which is released by the host to induce wound healing (By similarity).
About this Structure
4hpd is a 1 chain structure with sequence from Rhopr. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA.
Reference
- He C, Nishikawa K, Erdem OF, Reijerse E, Ogata H, Lubitz W, Knipp M. Complexes of ferriheme nitrophorin 4 with low-molecular weight thiol(ate)s occurring in blood plasma. J Inorg Biochem. 2013 May;122:38-48. doi: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2013.01.012. Epub, 2013 Feb 4. PMID:23474537 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2013.01.012
