Structural architecture and functional evolution of Wnts

Dev Cell. 2012 Aug 14;23(2):227-32. doi: 10.1016/j.devcel.2012.07.011.

Abstract

The crystal structure of a Wnt morphogen bound to its Frizzled receptor ectodomain provides insights into the evolutionary provenance of this complex fold and offers an explanation for why Wnts utilize both lipid- and protein-mediated contacts to engage Frizzleds.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Frizzled Receptors / chemistry
  • Frizzled Receptors / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Models, Molecular
  • Protein Structure, Quaternary
  • Protein Structure, Tertiary
  • Wnt Proteins / chemistry*
  • Wnt Proteins / metabolism

Substances

  • Frizzled Receptors
  • Wnt Proteins