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Phospholamban Protein

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Phospholamban (PLN) Protein

Overview

Phospholamban (PLN) is a small phosphoprotein that regulates the sarcoplasmic reticulum calcium ATPase (SERCA), controlling calcium reuptake in cardiac and skeletal muscle. While primarily studied in cardiovascular disease, the calcium handling mechanisms involving PLN are directly relevant to neurodegenerative diseases where calcium dysregulation is a key pathological feature. [@mattson2007]

Introduction

Phospholamban is a 52-amino acid membrane protein that regulates SERCA calcium pumps. When unphosphorylated, PLN inhibits SERCA activity; when phosphorylated (by PKA or CaMKII), this inhibition is relieved, enhancing calcium reuptake into the sarcoplasmic reticulum. This regulation is crucial for muscle contraction and relaxation, and similar calcium handling mechanisms in [neurons](/entities/neurons) are critical for neurodegeneration.

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| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Protein Name | Phospholamban |
| Gene | [PLN](/genes/pln) |
| UniProt ID | P26678 |
| PDB Structure | 1ZLL, 2OJP, 3WGU |
| Molecular Weight | 6.1 kDa (monomer), forms pentamers |
| Subcellular Localization | Sarcoplasmic reticulum membrane |
| Protein Family | Phospholamban family |

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Structure

Phospholamban has a unique structure:

Transmembrane Domain

  • 21 amino acid transmembrane helix
  • Anchors PLN to the SR membrane
  • Forms homooligomers (pentamers)

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