
TRIpartite Motif-containing 72 (TRIM72, also known as MG53), a RING-type E3 ubiquitin ligase, is critical for plasma membrane repair. Like other TRIM family proteins, TRIM72 has a conserved architecture comprising RING, B-box, coiled-coil, and C-terminal PRY-SPRY domains. While the coiled-coil domain mediates homo-oligomerization, its specific contribution to the membrane repair machinery remains unclear. In this study, we characterized the structural and dynamic properties of the TRIM72 coiled-coil domain, aiming to elucidate its contribution to membrane association. Small-angle X-ray scattering and molecular dynamics simulations revealed that the coiled-coil domain exhibits significant flexibility, including directional movements perpendicular to the membrane. Cryo-electron microscopy further demonstrated that coiled-coil-mediated oligomerization facilitated the tethering of adjacent liposomes. These findings highlight the role of the coiled-coil domain in supporting higher-order assembly on membranes, providing mechanistic insights into the TRIM72-mediated membrane repair.
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