P-type ATPase - Structure

Structure

Most of our knowledge about the structure and function of P-type ATPases originates from SERCA1a, a sarco(endo)plasmic reticulum Ca2+-ATPase of fast twitch muscle from adult rabbit. It is generally acknowledged that the structure of SERCA1a is representative for the family of P-type ATPases.

Structures of the Na+/K+-ATPase and H+-ATPase are also available.

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