Function of Copper Transporters By: Stefano Pineda
Overview Copper Importers Ctr1 Ctr2 Copper Exporters ADP7A ADP7B
Distribution of copper
Integral membrane proteins with 3 transmembrane domains that form a homotrimeric pore for import of Cu+ 4 Copper Uptake Ctr1 hCtr1 Integral plasma protein
Where is CTR1 Expressed? Kuo Y et al. PNAS 2001;98:6836-6841
CTR1's Role in Development
Intracellular Copper Distribution
Cu-ATPases Polytopic membrane proteins, transport copper from cytosol to cellular membranes using ATP hydrolysis Transport copper into biosynthetic pathways for subsequent incorporation into cuproenzymes. Delivery to Mitochondria, Secretory pathway, and TGN ATP7A & ATP7B dual function based off intracellular Cu concentration.
Copper Export: Cu-ATPases
Dual Function of Cu-ATPases 1010 Dual Function of Cu-ATPases
ATP7A Copper exported from enterocytes into the blood stream Menkes disease – copper export greatly impaired, copper accumulates in intestine, less copper delivered to blood and tissues. Decreased function of cuproenzymes: connective tissue abnormalities, lack of pigmentation
ATP7B Liver central organ in copper homeostasis Export of excess copper out of the body Hepatic trans-Golgi network contain ATP7B Receive copper from Atox1 transport it into lumen of the TGN Incorporated into copper-dependent ferroxidase ceruloplasmin, most abundant copper containing protein in blood Copper secretion into bile
ATP7A and ATP7B Copper Distribution
In Conclusion CTR1, and Cu-ATPases essential for tight homeostatic copper control Mutations that deviate from WT result in Menke's disease and Wilson's disease Copper transport essential for important physiological processes and development
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