The structure of iPLA2β reveals dimeric active sites and suggests mechanisms of regulation and localization

Konstantin R. Malley, Olga Koroleva, Ian Miller, Ruslan Sanishvili, Christopher M. Jenkins, Richard W. Gross and Sergey Korolev ()
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Konstantin R. Malley: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Olga Koroleva: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Ian Miller: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Ruslan Sanishvili: Argonne National Laboratory
Christopher M. Jenkins: Washington University School of Medicine
Richard W. Gross: Washington University School of Medicine
Sergey Korolev: Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Nature Communications, 2018, vol. 9, issue 1, 1-11

Abstract: Abstract Calcium-independent phospholipase A2β (iPLA2β) regulates important physiological processes including inflammation, calcium homeostasis and apoptosis. It is genetically linked to neurodegenerative disorders including Parkinson’s disease. Despite its known enzymatic activity, the mechanisms underlying iPLA2β-induced pathologic phenotypes remain poorly understood. Here, we present a crystal structure of iPLA2β that significantly revises existing mechanistic models. The catalytic domains form a tight dimer. They are surrounded by ankyrin repeat domains that adopt an outwardly flared orientation, poised to interact with membrane proteins. The closely integrated active sites are positioned for cooperative activation and internal transacylation. The structure and additional solution studies suggest that both catalytic domains can be bound and allosterically inhibited by a single calmodulin. These features suggest mechanisms of iPLA2β cellular localization and activity regulation, providing a basis for inhibitor development. Furthermore, the structure provides a framework to investigate the role of neurodegenerative mutations and the function of iPLA2β in the brain.

Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-018-03193-0

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