3L2O

Structure-Based Mechanism of Dimerization-Dependent Ubiquitination by the SCFFbx4 Ubiquitin Ligase


Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.80 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.295 
  • R-Value Work: 0.249 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.252 

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Literature

Structural basis of dimerization-dependent ubiquitination by the SCF(Fbx4) ubiquitin ligase.

Li, Y.Hao, B.

(2010) J Biol Chem 285: 13896-13906

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.M110.111518
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    3L2O

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    The F-box proteins are the substrate recognition subunits of the SCF (Skp1-Cul1-Rbx1-F- box protein) ubiquitin ligase complexes that control the stability of numerous regulators in eukaryotic cells. Here we show that dimerization of the F-box protein Fbx4 is essential for SCF(Fbx4) (the superscript denotes the F-box protein) ubiquitination activity toward the telomere regulator Pin2 (also known as TRF1). The crystal structure of Fbx4 in complex with an adaptor protein Skp1 reveals an antiparallel dimer configuration in which the linker domain of Fbx4 interacts with the C-terminal substrate-binding domain of the other protomer, whereas the C-terminal domain of the protein adopts a compact alpha/beta fold distinct from those of known F-box proteins. Biochemical studies indicate that both the N-terminal domain and a loop connecting the linker and C-terminal domain of Fbx4 are critical for the dimerization and activation of the protein. Our findings provide a framework for understanding the role of F-box dimerization in the SCF-mediated ubiquitination reaction.


  • Organizational Affiliation

    Department of Molecular, Microbial, and Structural Biology, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut 06030, USA.


Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
S-phase kinase-associated protein 1149Homo sapiensMutation(s): 1 
Gene Names: EMC19OCP2SKP1SKP1ATCEB1L
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Find proteins for P63208 (Homo sapiens)
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PHAROS:  P63208
GTEx:  ENSG00000113558 
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UniProt GroupP63208
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Entity ID: 2
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
F-box only protein 4312Homo sapiensMutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: FBX4FBXO4
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Find proteins for Q9UKT5 (Homo sapiens)
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Go to UniProtKB:  Q9UKT5
PHAROS:  Q9UKT5
GTEx:  ENSG00000151876 
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UniProt GroupQ9UKT5
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Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.80 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.295 
  • R-Value Work: 0.249 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.252 
  • Space Group: P 31 2 1
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 92.194α = 90
b = 92.194β = 90
c = 148.068γ = 120
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
HKL-2000data collection
SHELXSphasing
REFMACrefinement
HKL-2000data reduction
HKL-2000data scaling

Structure Validation

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Entry History 

Deposition Data

  • Released Date: 2010-02-23 
  • Deposition Author(s): Li, Y., Hao, B.

Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2010-02-23
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2011-07-13
    Changes: Advisory, Version format compliance
  • Version 1.2: 2021-10-13
    Changes: Database references
  • Version 1.3: 2024-02-21
    Changes: Data collection