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“Top Ten Reasons for why the Selectivity Filter is the Gate”. Mark L. Chapman Antonius M. J. VanDongen (*) “Letterman”. *. Hille, 1992. Doyle et al ., 1998. Selectivity filter. Selectivity filter. Out. K. K. +. +. +. +. +. +. In. Gate. Gate.
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“Top Ten Reasons for why the Selectivity Filter is the Gate” Mark L. Chapman Antonius M. J. VanDongen (*) “Letterman” *
Hille, 1992 Doyle et al., 1998 Selectivity filter Selectivity filter Out K K + + + + + + In Gate Gate Hille 1992 model & KcsA X-ray structure
S4 S4 O C O C Macroscopic currents vs. Single channel behavior Voltage sensor Gate Resting Active Closed Open I msec, sec < 10 sec
Closed-Open transition: the gate moves open 0.2 pA 3 msec closed
open closed Sublevels are visited during open-closed transitions open closed 1 pA 10 msec open closed
Subunit composition and Closed-Open transitions open H3 H2a H2b 0.2 pA H1 3 msec closed
drk1-L at threshold:sublevel visits abundant during early openings
Conclusion from subconductance analysis: From: Chapman et al., 1997, Biophys. J. 72: 708. “Ions could be prevented from translocating in the ‘closed’ conformation because of an energy well that is too deep (i.e. a high-affinity binding site). A conformational change that reduces the depth of the well would enable the channel to support ion permeation. ... permeation and gating are coupled: the same structure that controls permeation is also responsible for opening and closing the channel.”
The Selectivity Filter ... From: Chapman et al., 1997, Biophys. J. 72: 708. “Ions could be prevented from translocating in the ‘closed’ conformation because of an energy well that is too deep (i.e. a high-affinity binding site). A conformational change that reduces the depth of the well would enable the channel to support ion permeation. ... permeation and gating are coupled: the same structure that controls permeation is also responsible for opening and closing the channel.” The Selectivity Filter ...
Conclusion from subconductance analysis: is the Gate From: Chapman et al., 1997, Biophys. J. 72: 708. “Ions could be prevented from translocating in the ‘closed’ conformation because of an energy well that is too deep (i.e. a high-affinity binding site). A conformational change that reduces the depth of the well would enable the channel to support ion permeation. ... permeation and gating are coupled: the same structure that controls permeation is also responsible for opening and closing the channel.” is the Gate
C O High affinity Low affinity The selectivity filter is the gate Gating Mechanism: Affinity Switching Closed state: traps K ions Open state: release bound ions Selectivity filter alters conformation
Top Ten Reasons for Why the Selectivity Filter is the Gate Reason # 10. The KscA structure with 2 K ions in the selectivity filter represents the closed conformation. Doyle et al, 1998
Top Ten Reasons for Why the Selectivity Filter is the Gate Reason # 10. The KscA structure with 2 K ions in the selectivity filter represents the closed conformation. The structure was obtained at a pH where the channel is closed (Clapham 1999, Cell 97: 547-550)
Top Ten Reasons for Why the Selectivity Filter is the Gate Reason # 10. The KscA structure with 2 K ions in the selectivity filter represents the closed conformation. The structure was obtained at a pH where the channel is closed (Clapham 1999, Cell 97: 547-550) The electrophysiological properties of the open KcsA channel are incompatible with the published crystal structure (Meuser et al., 1999, FEBS Letters 462: 447-452).
Top Ten Reasons for Why the Selectivity Filter is the Gate Reason # 10. The KscA structure with 2 K ions in the selectivity filter represents the closed conformation. The structure was obtained at a pH where the channel is closed (Clapham 1999, Cell 97: 547-550) The electrophysiological properties of the open KcsA channel are incompatible with the published crystal structure (Meuser et al., 1999, FEBS Letters 462: 447-452).
Top Ten Reasons for Why the Selectivity Filter is the Gate Reason # 9. The selectivity filter has a different conformation in the open an closed state.
Top Ten Reasons for Why the Selectivity Filter is the Gate Reason # 9. The selectivity filter has a different conformation in the open an closed state. In the open state, single KscA channels: • are poorly ion selective • permeate partially hydrated K ions • have a wider diameter than seen in the crystal structure. (Meuser et al., 1999, FEBS Letters 462: 447).
Top Ten Reasons for Why the Selectivity Filter is the Gate Reason # 8. Permeant ions bind with high affinity in the pore.
Top Ten Reasons for Why the Selectivity Filter is the Gate Reason # 8. Permeant ions bind with high affinity in the pore. This was first described for Ca2+ ions in Ca channels Armstrong & Neyton, 1991, Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci. 635:18-25; Kuo & Hess, 1993, J. Physiol. 466: 657-682; Yang et al., 1993, Nature 366: 158-161; Ellinor et al., 1995, Neuron 15:1121-1132. Polo-Parada, & Korn, 1997, J. Gen. Physiol. 109:693-702;
Top Ten Reasons for Why the Selectivity Filter is the Gate Reason # 8. Permeant ions bind with high affinity in the pore. K ions also bind with high affinity in the K channel pore: M K concentrations block Na conductance Kiss et al., 1998, J. Gen. Physiol. 111: 195-206; Immke & Korn, 2000, J. Gen. Physiol. 115: 509-518.
Top Ten Reasons for Why the Selectivity Filter is the Gate Reason # 8. Permeant ions bind with high affinity in the pore. K ions also bind with high affinity in the K channel pore: M K concentrations block Na conductance Kiss et al., 1998, J. Gen. Physiol. 111: 195-206; Immke & Korn, 2000, J. Gen. Physiol. 115: 509-518. Short closed times in single channel records result from K ions acting as pore blockers Choe et al., 1998. J. Gen. Physiol. 112: 433-446.
Top Ten Reasons for Why the Selectivity Filter is the Gate Reason # 7. An alternative is needed for the cytoplasmic constriction acting as a gate, since it is not universally found.
Top Ten Reasons for Why the Selectivity Filter is the Gate Reason # 7. An alternative is needed for the cytoplasmic constriction acting as a gate, since it is not universally found. Inward rectifying K channels have a wide internal entrance (Lu et al., 1999, PNAS 96: 9926).
Top Ten Reasons for Why the Selectivity Filter is the Gate Reason # 7. An alternative is needed for the cytoplasmic constriction acting as a gate, since it is not universally found. Inward rectifying K channels have a wide internal entrance (Lu et al., 1999, PNAS 96: 9926). Glutamate receptors, which have an inverted topology, have a wide external vestibule (Kuner et al., 1996, Neuron 17: 343).
Top Ten Reasons for Why the Selectivity Filter is the Gate Reason # 7. An alternative is needed for the cytoplasmic constriction acting as a gate, since it is not universally found. Inward rectifying K channels have a wide internal entrance (Lu et al., 1999, PNAS 96: 9926). Glutamate receptors, which have an inverted topology, have a wide external vestibule (Kuner et al., 1996, Neuron 17: 343). In CNG1, the cytoplasmic constriction does not prevent K ions from entering the vestibule. (Flynn and Zagotta, this meeting)
Top Ten Reasons for Why the Selectivity Filter is the Gate Reason # 6. There is a strong coupling between sensor movement and the conformation of the selectivity filter. The effect of mutations in S4 on activation properties depends critically on whether the selectivity filter contains a Val or Leu at position 76.
1.0 G G max drk1-LS drk1-S 0.5 0.0 -40 0 40 80 120 E (mV) m Drk1-S: triple mutation in S4 threshold +80 mV Drk1-LS: additional mutation V76L (selectivity filter)
Top Ten Reasons for Why the Selectivity Filter is the Gate Reason # 5. Open state stability is determined by the permeating ion species, linking gating to selectivity. (Spruce et al., 1989, J. Physiol. 411: 597).
Top Ten Reasons for Why the Selectivity Filter is the Gate Reason # 5. Open state stability is determined by the permeating ion species, linking gating to selectivity. Spruce et al., 1989, J. Physiol. 411: 597. Open times are very different for K and Rb in KcsA. Lisa Heginbotham (personal communication) Eduardo Perozo et al. (this meeting)
Top Ten Reasons for Why the Selectivity Filter is the Gate Reason # 4. Mutations in the selectivity filter affect single channel gating.
D378E E D G Y G V 0.5 pA T 50 msec T drk1
D G Y G V T T L drk1
D E: Destabilization open state D G Y G V L: Stabilization open state & subconductances (drk1) V T T T A T S: Stabilization open state & subconductances (Shaker)
Top Ten Reasons for Why the Selectivity Filter is the Gate Reason # 3. In the NMDA receptor, a conserved Asparagine residue critical for Ca permeability and Mg block, stabilizes subconductance levels. (Schneggenburger & Ascher, 1997, Neuron 18: 167).
Top Ten Reasons for Why the Selectivity Filter is the Gate Reason # 2. The direction of the K flux determines: • the open state stability in drk1. • which (sub)conductance levels predominate in KscA (Meuser et al., 1999, FEBS Lett. 462: 447).
Top Ten Reasons for Why the Selectivity Filter is the Gate Reason # 1. The selectivity filter makes a better gate, because of energy considerations.
0.2 pA 3 msec Top Ten Reasons for Why the Selectivity Filter is the Gate Reason # 1. The selectivity filter makes a better gate, because of energy considerations. Single channel gating: • Highly reversible. • C-O transition timescale: microseconds. • Closed-Open transition requires little free energy.
Top Ten Reasons for Why the Selectivity Filter is the Gate Reason # 1. The selectivity filter makes a better gate, because of energy considerations. Single channel gating: • Highly reversible, timescale of microseconds. • Closed-Open transition requires little free energy. Rotation of 4 S6 helices: energetically expensive
Top Ten Reasons for Why the Selectivity Filter is the Gate Reason # 1. The selectivity filter makes a better gate, because of energy considerations. Single channel gating: • Highly reversible, timescale of microseconds. • Closed-Open Transition requires little free energy. • Rotation of four S6 helices: energetically expensive. Affinity-switching allows selectivity filter to gate the channel efficiently.
Monte Carlo simulation of affinity-switching selectivity filter Na K
Monte Carlo simulation of affinity-switching selectivity filter Na K
CLOSED OPEN K K Na X High-affinity state. Low-affinity state. High K selectivity. No ion selectivity No permeation. Efficient Permeation.
M.C. Simulation Results for 1-site Model 1000 K selectivity 100 (K/Na flux ratio) 10 1 0.001 0.010 0.100 1.000 Probability of being in low affinity state
M.C. Simulation Results for 1-site Model 100% Normalized K flux 10% 1% 0.001 0.010 0.100 1.000 Probability of being in low affinity state
K selectivity and flux as a function of P_low for 2-site model 10000 10000 Without ion-ion repulsion With ion-ion repulsion 1000 1000 100 100 K/Na flux ratio 10 10 1 1 0.01 0.1 1 0.01 0.1 1 Prob of being in low-affinity state Prob of being in low-affinity state