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Function
RYR1_RABIT Calcium channel that mediates the release of Ca(2+) from the sarcoplasmic reticulum into the cytoplasm and thereby plays a key role in triggering muscle contraction following depolarization of T-tubules. Repeated very high-level exercise increases the open probability of the channel and leads to Ca(2+) leaking into the cytoplasm. Can also mediate the release of Ca(2+) from intracellular stores in neurons, and may thereby promote prolonged Ca(2+) signaling in the brain. Required for normal embryonic development of muscle fibers and skeletal muscle. Required for normal heart morphogenesis, skin development and ossification during embryogenesis (By similarity).[1] [2]
Publication Abstract from PubMed
Ryanodine receptors (RyRs) are large Ca(2+) release channels residing in the endoplasmic or sarcoplasmic reticulum membrane. Three isoforms of RyRs have been identified in mammals, the disfunction of which has been associated with a series of life-threatening diseases. The need for large amounts of native tissue or eukaryotic cell cultures limits advances in structural studies of RyRs. Here, we report a method that utilizes nanobodies to purify RyRs from only 5 mg of total protein. The purification process, from isolated membranes to cryo-EM grade protein, is achieved within 4 h on the bench, yielding protein usable for cryo-EM analysis. This is demonstrated by solving the structures of rabbit RyR1, solubilized in detergent, reconstituted into lipid nanodiscs or liposomes, and bovine RyR2 reconstituted in nanodisc, and mouse RyR2 in detergent. The reported method facilitates structural studies of RyRs directed toward drug development and is useful in cases where the amount of starting material is limited.
Rapid small-scale nanobody-assisted purification of ryanodine receptors for cryo-EM.,Li C, Willegems K, Uchanski T, Pardon E, Steyaert J, Efremov RG J Biol Chem. 2024 Sep 2;300(10):107734. doi: 10.1016/j.jbc.2024.107734. PMID:39233227[3]
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References
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- ↑ Li C, Willegems K, Uchański T, Pardon E, Steyaert J, Efremov RG. Rapid small-scale nanobody-assisted purification of ryanodine receptors for cryo-EM. J Biol Chem. 2024 Sep 2;300(10):107734. PMID:39233227 doi:10.1016/j.jbc.2024.107734
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