The Structure of the Talin/Integrin Complex at a Lipid Bilayer: An NMR and MD Simulation Study

Autor: Mark S.P. Sansom, Iain D. Campbell, Benjamin T. Goult, Nicholas J. Anthis, Kate L. Wegener, Antreas C. Kalli
Rok vydání: 2010
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Zdroj: Structure(London, England:1993)
ISSN: 0969-2126
DOI: 10.1016/j.str.2010.07.012
Popis: Summary Integrins are cell surface receptors crucial for cell migration and adhesion. They are activated by interactions of the talin head domain with the membrane surface and the integrin β cytoplasmic tail. Here, we use coarse-grained molecular dynamic simulations and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to elucidate the membrane-binding surfaces of the talin head (F2-F3) domain. In particular, we show that mutations in the four basic residues (K258E, K274E, R276E, and K280E) in the F2 binding surface reduce the affinity of the F2-F3 for the membrane and modify its orientation relative to the bilayer. Our results highlight the key role of anionic lipids in talin/membrane interactions. Simulation of the F2-F3 in complex with the α/β transmembrane dimer reveals information for its orientation relative to the membrane. Our studies suggest that the perturbed orientation of talin relative to the membrane in the F2 mutant would be expected to in turn perturb talin/integrin interactions.
Graphical Abstract Highlights ► Simulations and NMR define the interactions of the talin head domain with membranes ► Talin binds to anionic lipids in a bilayer via the F2 subdomain ► Mutations in the F2 lipid-binding site may perturb talin/integrin interactions
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