Article
Structure of the Calcium-Rich Signature Domain of Human Thrombospondin-2
Nature Structural & Molecular Biology
(2005)
Abstract
Thrombospondins (TSPs) are secreted glycoproteins that play key roles in interactions between cells and the extracellular matrix. Here, we describe the 2.6 Å resolution crystal structure of the glycosylated signature domain of human TSP-2, which includes three epidermal growth factor-like (EGF-like) modules, 13 aspartate-rich repeats, and a lectin-like module. These elements interact extensively to form three striking structural regions termed the stalk, wire, and globe. The TSP-2 signature domain is stabilized by these interactions and by a network of 30 bound Ca2+ ions and 18 disulfide bonds. The structure suggests how genetic alterations of TSPs result in disease.
Publication Date
October, 2005
DOI
10.1038/nsmb997
Citation Information
C. Britt Carlson, Douglas A Bernstein, Douglas S. Annis, Tina M. Misenheimer, et al.. "Structure of the Calcium-Rich Signature Domain of Human Thrombospondin-2" Nature Structural & Molecular Biology Vol. 12 Iss. 10 (2005) p. 910 - 914 ISSN: 1545-9993 (Print); 1545-9985 (Online) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/britt-carlson/1/