The VopL C-terminal dimerization domain (VCD) is found in Vibrio parahaemolyticus protein L (VopL), an actin nucleation factor that induces stress fibres when injected into eukaryotic host cells. VCD shows a mainly alpha-helical fold, forms a U-shap ...
The VopL C-terminal dimerization domain (VCD) is found in Vibrio parahaemolyticus protein L (VopL), an actin nucleation factor that induces stress fibres when injected into eukaryotic host cells. VCD shows a mainly alpha-helical fold, forms a U-shaped dimer and interacts with the pointed end of the actin nucleus, contributing to the nucleation activity directly [1-3].