4NEF

X-ray structure of human Aquaporin 2


Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.75 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.225 
  • R-Value Work: 0.202 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.203 

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Literature

X-ray structure of human aquaporin 2 and its implications for nephrogenic diabetes insipidus and trafficking

Frick, A.Eriksson, U.K.de Mattia, F.Oberg, F.Hedfalk, K.Neutze, R.de Grip, W.J.Deen, P.M.Tornroth-Horsefield, S.

(2014) Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 111: 6305-6310

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1321406111
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    4NEF

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    Human aquaporin 2 (AQP2) is a water channel found in the kidney collecting duct, where it plays a key role in concentrating urine. Water reabsorption is regulated by AQP2 trafficking between intracellular storage vesicles and the apical membrane. This process is tightly controlled by the pituitary hormone arginine vasopressin and defective trafficking results in nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (NDI). Here we present the X-ray structure of human AQP2 at 2.75 Å resolution. The C terminus of AQP2 displays multiple conformations with the C-terminal α-helix of one protomer interacting with the cytoplasmic surface of a symmetry-related AQP2 molecule, suggesting potential protein-protein interactions involved in cellular sorting of AQP2. Two Cd(2+)-ion binding sites are observed within the AQP2 tetramer, inducing a rearrangement of loop D, which facilitates this interaction. The locations of several NDI-causing mutations can be observed in the AQP2 structure, primarily situated within transmembrane domains and the majority of which cause misfolding and ER retention. These observations provide a framework for understanding why mutations in AQP2 cause NDI as well as structural insights into AQP2 interactions that may govern its trafficking.


  • Organizational Affiliation

    Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Gothenburg, 405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden.


Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
Aquaporin-2
A, B, C, D
242Homo sapiensMutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: AQP2
Membrane Entity: Yes 
UniProt & NIH Common Fund Data Resources
Find proteins for P41181 (Homo sapiens)
Explore P41181 
Go to UniProtKB:  P41181
PHAROS:  P41181
GTEx:  ENSG00000167580 
Entity Groups  
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UniProt GroupP41181
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Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.75 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.225 
  • R-Value Work: 0.202 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.203 
  • Space Group: P 42
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 119.11α = 90
b = 119.11β = 90
c = 90.621γ = 90
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
MOSFLMdata reduction
SCALAdata scaling
PHASERphasing
BUSTER-TNTrefinement
PDB_EXTRACTdata extraction
BUSTERrefinement

Structure Validation

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Entry History 

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Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2014-04-16
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2014-12-10
    Changes: Database references