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Integrin activation involves a conformational change in the alpha 1 helix of the beta subunit A-domain.
The Journal of biological chemistry - 31 May 2002
Mould A Paul, Askari Janet A, Barton Stephanie, Kline Adam D, McEwan Paul A, Craig Susan E, Humphries Martin J
Abstract excerpt
The ligand-binding region of integrin beta subunits contains a von Willebrand factor type A-domain: an alpha/beta "Rossmann" fold containing a metal ion-dependent adhesion site (MIDAS) on its top face. Although there is evidence to suggest that the betaA-domain undergoes changes in tertiary structure during receptor activation, the identity of the secondary structure elements that change position is unknown. The...
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