The phosphoinositide binding Phox Homology domain of Modulator of Na,K-ATPase
The PX domain is a phosphoinositide (PI) binding module present in many proteins with diverse functions such as cell signaling, vesicular trafficking, protein sorting, and lipid modification, among others. MONaKA (Modulator of Na,K-ATPase) binds the plasma membrane ion transporter, Na,K-ATPase, and modulates its enzymatic and ion pump activities. It modulates brain Na,K-ATPase and may be involved in regulating electrical excitability and synaptic transmission. MONaKA contains an N-terminal PX domain and a C-terminal catalytic kinase domain. The PX domain interacts with PIs and plays a role in targeting proteins to PI-enriched membranes.
Feature 1:phosphoinositide binding site [chemical binding site]
Evidence:
Comment:A majority of PX domain containing proteins binds phosphatidylinositol-3-phosphate (PI3P) at this site. In some cases, other phosphoinositides, such as PI4P or PI(3,4)P2, are the preferred substrates.
Comment:based on the structures of phosphatidylinositol-3-phosphate bound to other members of this superfamily
Comment:Two basic residues are key in binding with phosphoinositides: one forms hydrogen bonds with the 3-phosphate of PI(3)P and another forms hydrogen bonds with the 4-and 5-hydroxyl groups of PI(3)P.