Mechanism of Protein Translocation by the Sec61 Translocon Complex

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Journal Cold Spring Harb Perspect Biol

Specialties Biology
Molecular Biology

Date 2022 Aug 8

PMID 35940906

Authors

Samuel Itskanov

Eunyong Park

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Abstract

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a major site for protein synthesis, folding, and maturation in eukaryotic cells, responsible for production of secretory proteins and most integral membrane proteins. The universally conserved protein-conducting channel Sec61 complex mediates core steps in these processes by translocating hydrophilic polypeptide segments of client proteins across the ER membrane and integrating hydrophobic transmembrane segments into the membrane. The Sec61 complex associates with several other molecular machines and enzymes to enable substrate engagement with the channel and coordination of protein translocation with translation, protein folding, and/or post-translational modifications. Recent cryo-electron microscopy and functional studies of these translocon complexes have greatly advanced our mechanistic understanding of Sec61-dependent protein biogenesis at the ER. Here, we will review the current models for how the Sec61 channel performs its functions in coordination with partner complexes.

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