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P38062 (AMPM2_RAT) Reviewed, UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot

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Names and origin

Protein namesRecommended name:
Methionine aminopeptidase 2

Short name=MAP 2
Short name=MetAP 2
EC=3.4.11.18
Alternative name(s):
Initiation factor 2-associated 67 kDa glycoprotein
Peptidase M 2
p67eIF2
Short name=p67
Gene names
Name:Metap2
Synonyms:Mnpep, P67eif2
OrganismRattus norvegicus (Rat)
Taxonomic identifier10116 [NCBI]
Taxonomic lineageEukaryotaMetazoaChordataCraniataVertebrataEuteleostomiMammaliaEutheriaEuarchontogliresGliresRodentiaSciurognathiMuroideaMuridaeMurinaeRattus

Protein attributes

Sequence length478 AA.
Sequence statusComplete.
Sequence processingThe displayed sequence is further processed into a mature form.
Protein existenceEvidence at protein level

General annotation (Comments)

Function

Removes the amino-terminal methionine from nascent proteins.

Protects eukaryotic initiation factor EIF2S1 from translation-inhibiting phosphorylation by inhibitory kinases such as EIF2AK2/PKR and EIF2AK1/HCR. Plays a critical role in the regulation of protein synthesis.

Catalytic activity

Release of N-terminal amino acids, preferentially methionine, from peptides and arylamides.

Cofactor

Binds 2 cobalt ions per subunit. The true nature of the physiological cofactor is under debate. The enzyme is also active with zinc, manganese or divalent iron ions By similarity.

Subunit structure

Binds EIF2S1 at low magnesium concentrations By similarity. Interacts strongly with the eIF-2 gamma-subunit EIF2S3. Ref.5

Subcellular location

Cytoplasm. Note: About 30% of expressed METAP2 associates with polysomes By similarity.

Induction

Heat shock increases expression by more than 36-fold. Ref.3

Post-translational modification

O-glycosylated; contains 12 O-linked GlcNAc. Ref.4

Contains approximately 12 O-linked N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) residues. O-glycosylation is required for EIF2S1 binding By similarity.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the peptidase M24A family.

Sequence annotation (Features)

Feature keyPosition(s)LengthDescriptionGraphical viewFeature identifier

Molecule processing

Initiator methionine11Removed By similarity
Chain2 – 478477Methionine aminopeptidase 2
PRO_0000148984

Regions

Compositional bias36 – 4611Arg/Lys-rich (basic)
Compositional bias82 – 9312Asp/Glu-rich (acidic)
Compositional bias98 – 1069Poly-Lys

Sites

Metal binding2511Cobalt 1 By similarity
Metal binding2621Cobalt 1 By similarity
Metal binding2621Cobalt 2 By similarity
Metal binding3311Cobalt 2 By similarity
Metal binding3641Cobalt 2 By similarity
Metal binding4591Cobalt 1 By similarity
Metal binding4591Cobalt 2 By similarity
Binding site2311Substrate By similarity
Binding site3391Substrate By similarity

Amino acid modifications

Modified residue21N-acetylalanine By similarity
Modified residue601Phosphoserine By similarity
Modified residue631Phosphoserine By similarity
Modified residue4271N6-acetyllysine By similarity
Glycosylation601O-linked (GlcNAc) Probable
Glycosylation631O-linked (GlcNAc) Probable

Experimental info

Sequence conflict464 – 47815LRPTC…RGDDY → CAQPVKKLSAEEMTIKT in AAA41111. Ref.1

Sequences

Sequence LengthMass (Da)Tools
P38062 [UniParc].

Last modified October 1, 1996. Version 2.
Checksum: BE1C0E91E0CB3D74

FASTA47853,052
        10         20         30         40         50         60 
MAGVEEASSF GGHLNRDLDP DDREEGTSST AEEAAKKKRR KKKKGKGAVS AGQQELDKES 

        70         80         90        100        110        120 
GTSVDEVAKQ LERQALEEKE KDDDDEDGDG DGDGAAGKKK KKKKKKRGPR VQTDPPSVPI 

       130        140        150        160        170        180 
CDLYPNGVFP KGQECEYPPT QDGRTAAWRT TSEEKKALDQ ASEEIWNDFR EAAEAHRQVR 

       190        200        210        220        230        240 
KYVMSWIKPG MTMIEICEKL EDCSRKLIKE NGLNAGLAFP TGCSLNNCAA HYTPNAGDTT 

       250        260        270        280        290        300 
VLQYDDICKI DFGTHISGRI IDCAFTVTFN PKYDILLKAV KDATNTGIKC AGIDVRLCDV 

       310        320        330        340        350        360 
GEAIQEVMES YEVEIDGKTY QVKPIRNLNG HSIGPYRIHA GKTVPIVKGG EATRMEEGEV 

       370        380        390        400        410        420 
YAIETFGSTG KGVVHDDMEC SHYMKNFDVG HVPIRLPRTK HLLNVINENF GTLAFCRRWL 

       430        440        450        460        470 
DRLGESKYLM ALKNLCDLGI VDPYPPLCDI KGSYTAQFEH TILLRPTCKE VVSRGDDY 

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References

[1]"Cloning and characterization of complementary DNA encoding the eukaryotic initiation factor 2-associated 67-kDa protein (p67)."
Wu S., Gupta S., Chatterjee N., Hileman R.E., Kinzy T.G., Denslow N.D., Merrick W.C., Chakrabarti D., Osterman J.C., Gupta N.K.
J. Biol. Chem. 268:10796-10801(1993) [PubMed: 8496145] [Abstract]
Cited for: NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCE [MRNA].
Strain: Reuber H35.
Tissue: Liver.
[2]"Eukaryotic methionyl aminopeptidases: two classes of cobalt-dependent enzymes."
Arfin S.M., Kendall R.L., Hall L., Weaver L.H., Stewart A.E., Matthews B.W., Bradshaw R.A.
Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 92:7714-7718(1995) [PubMed: 7644482] [Abstract]
Cited for: SEQUENCE REVISION TO C-TERMINUS.
[3]"Expression and activity of p67 are induced during heat shock."
Chatterjee M., Chatterjee N., Datta R., Datta B., Gupta N.K.
Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 249:113-117(1998) [PubMed: 9705841] [Abstract]
Cited for: INDUCTION BY HEAT SHOCK.
[4]"A glycosylation site, 60SGTS63, of p67 is required for its ability to regulate the phosphorylation and activity of eukaryotic initiation factor 2alpha."
Datta R., Choudhury P., Ghosh A., Datta B.
Biochemistry 42:5453-5460(2003) [PubMed: 12731887] [Abstract]
Cited for: GLYCOSYLATION AT SER-60 AND SER-63.
[5]"The N-terminal lysine residue-rich domain II and the 340-430 amino acid segment of eukaryotic initiation factor 2-associated glycoprotein p67 are the binding sites for the gamma-subunit of eIF2."
Ghosh A., Datta R., Majumdar A., Bhattacharya M., Datta B.
Exp. Cell Res. 312:3184-3203(2006) [PubMed: 16857189] [Abstract]
Cited for: INTERACTION WITH EIF2S3.
+Additional computationally mapped references.

Cross-references

Sequence databases

EMBL
GenBank
DDBJ
L10652 mRNA. Translation: AAA41111.1.
IPIIPI00480610.
PIRA46702.
RefSeqNP_071984.1. NM_022539.1.
UniGeneRn.1984.

3D structure databases

ProteinModelPortalP38062.
SMRP38062. Positions 110-478.
ModBaseSearch...

Protein-protein interaction databases

STRINGP38062.

Protein family/group databases

MEROPSM24.002.

Proteomic databases

PRIDEP38062.

Protocols and materials databases

StructuralBiologyKnowledgebaseSearch...

Genome annotation databases

GeneID64370.
KEGGrno:64370.
UCSCBC091150. rat.

Organism-specific databases

CTD10988.
RGD70995. Metap2.

Phylogenomic databases

eggNOGroNOG14581.
HOVERGENHBG050495.
OrthoDBEOG46T31M.
PhylomeDBP38062.

Enzyme and pathway databases

BRENDA3.4.11.18. 5301.

Gene expression databases

GenevestigatorP38062.
GermOnlineENSRNOG00000021881. Rattus norvegicus.

Family and domain databases

InterProIPR001714. Pept_M24_MAP.
IPR000994. Pept_M24_structural-domain.
IPR002468. Pept_M24A_MAP2.
IPR018349. Pept_M24A_MAP2_BS.
IPR011991. WHTH_trsnscrt_rep_DNA-bd.
[Graphical view]
Gene3DG3DSA:3.90.230.10. Peptidase_M24_cat_core. 2 hits.
G3DSA:1.10.10.10. Wing_hlx_DNA_bd. 1 hit.
KOK01265.
PANTHERPTHR10804:SF9. Pept_M24A_MAP2. 1 hit.
PfamPF00557. Peptidase_M24. 1 hit.
[Graphical view]
PRINTSPR00599. MAPEPTIDASE.
SUPFAMSSF55920. Peptidase_M24_cat_core. 1 hit.
TIGRFAMsTIGR00501. Met_pdase_II. 1 hit.
PROSITEPS01202. MAP_2. 1 hit.
[Graphical view]
ProtoNetSearch...

Other

NextBio613106.

Entry information

Entry nameAMPM2_RAT
AccessionPrimary (citable) accession number: P38062
Entry history
Integrated into UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot: October 1, 1994
Last sequence update: October 1, 1996
Last modified: November 16, 2011
This is version 101 of the entry and version 2 of the sequence. [Complete history]
Entry statusReviewed (UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot)
Annotation programChordata Protein Annotation Program

Relevant documents

Peptidase families

Classification of peptidase families and list of entries

SIMILARITY comments

Index of protein domains and families