Structural highlights
Function
RAGE_HUMAN Mediates interactions of advanced glycosylation end products (AGE). These are nonenzymatically glycosylated proteins which accumulate in vascular tissue in aging and at an accelerated rate in diabetes. Acts as a mediator of both acute and chronic vascular inflammation in conditions such as atherosclerosis and in particular as a complication of diabetes. AGE/RAGE signaling plays an important role in regulating the production/expression of TNF-alpha, oxidative stress, and endothelial dysfunction in type 2 diabetes. Interaction with S100A12 on endothelium, mononuclear phagocytes, and lymphocytes triggers cellular activation, with generation of key proinflammatory mediators. Interaction with S100B after myocardial infarction may play a role in myocyte apoptosis by activating ERK1/2 and p53/TP53 signaling (By similarity). Receptor for amyloid beta peptide. Contributes to the translocation of amyloid-beta peptide (ABPP) across the cell membrane from the extracellular to the intracellular space in cortical neurons. ABPP-initiated RAGE signaling, especially stimulation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), has the capacity to drive a transport system delivering ABPP as a complex with RAGE to the intraneuronal space.[1]
Publication Abstract from PubMed
S100 proteins are calcium-dependent regulators of homeostatic processes. Upon cellular response to stress, and notably during tumorigenesis, they relocalize to the extracellular environment where they induce pro-inflammatory signals by activating the receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE), thereby facilitating tumor growth and metastasis. Despite its importance in sustaining inflammation, the structural basis for RAGE-S100 crosstalk is still unknown. Here we report two crystal structures of the RAGE:S100A6 complex encompassing a full-length RAGE ectodomain. The structures, in combination with a comprehensive interaction analysis, suggest that the primary S100A6 binding site is formed by the RAGE C1 domain. Complex formation with S100A6 induces a unique dimeric conformation of RAGE that appears suited for signal transduction and intracellular effector recruitment. Intriguingly, S100A6 adopts a dimeric conformation radically different from all known S100 dimers. We discuss the physiological relevance of this non-canonical homodimeric form in vivo.
The Structure of the RAGE:S100A6 Complex Reveals a Unique Mode of Homodimerization for S100 Proteins.,Yatime L, Betzer C, Jensen RK, Mortensen S, Jensen PH, Andersen GR Structure. 2016 Dec 6;24(12):2043-2052. doi: 10.1016/j.str.2016.09.011. Epub 2016, Nov 3. PMID:27818100[2]
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References
- ↑ Fang F, Lue LF, Yan S, Xu H, Luddy JS, Chen D, Walker DG, Stern DM, Yan S, Schmidt AM, Chen JX, Yan SS. RAGE-dependent signaling in microglia contributes to neuroinflammation, Abeta accumulation, and impaired learning/memory in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease. FASEB J. 2010 Apr;24(4):1043-55. doi: 10.1096/fj.09-139634. Epub 2009 Nov 11. PMID:19906677 doi:10.1096/fj.09-139634
- ↑ Yatime L, Betzer C, Jensen RK, Mortensen S, Jensen PH, Andersen GR. The Structure of the RAGE:S100A6 Complex Reveals a Unique Mode of Homodimerization for S100 Proteins. Structure. 2016 Dec 6;24(12):2043-2052. doi: 10.1016/j.str.2016.09.011. Epub 2016, Nov 3. PMID:27818100 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.str.2016.09.011
