Animations
The animations provided on this website are copyrighted by Kinexus Bioinformatics Corporation, but permission is given for their free use for personal and teaching purposes. Many of these animations were produced in collaboration with Cameron Bowyer (www.carbondigital.ca). They can be viewed using Quicktime Player. Any inquiries about these animations should be directed to Dr. Steven Pelech at Kinexus Bioinformatics Corporation (Phone: 604.323.2547 ext.10; e-mail: spelech@kinexus.ca)
Animations are categorized under the following sections. To navigate to a category, click on any of the category shortcuts listed below.
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Kinexus Corporate Animations
Animations from various Kinexus presentations.Animation | Title And Description |
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Kinexus Drug DiscoveryClick here to view. | |
Kinexus IntroClick here to view. | |
Kinexus WorldClick here to view. |
Signal Transduction Proteins in Multimeric Complexes – Space Filling Models
These animations feature rotating 3D x-ray crystallographic structures of representative signalling proteins in complexes, which have been separately colourized to facilitate their visualization.Download a full legend to protein chain colorization and detailed references for all the signal transduction proteins shown in animations immediately below (ADOBE PDF FORMAT)Animation | Title And Description |
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1A0NNfat, Fos and Jun DNA-binding domains bound to DNAClick here to view. | |
1A02Fyn tyrosine kinase SH3 domain complexed with a synthetic peptide P2L corresponding to residues 91-104 of the p85 subunit of phosphatidylinositol 3- kinaseClick here to view. | |
1A3714-3-3 bound to Raf kinase Ser-259 phosphorylation site containing peptideClick here to view. | |
1A6QProtein-serine/threonine phosphatase 2C (PP2C)Click here to view. | |
1AMPcAMP-dependent protein kinase (PKA) catalytic subunit complexed with inhibitor portion of PKI inhibitorClick here to view. | |
1AXCProliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) binding to p21 WAF CDK inhibitorClick here to view. | |
1B17Insulin A and B chains in a complexClick here to view. | |
1BUHCyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2) complex with cell cycle-regulatory protein Ckshs1Click here to view. | |
1CS4Adenylate Cyclase C1A and C2A domains complexed with Gs alpha subunitClick here to view. | |
1CVSFibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2) dimer - fibroblast growth factor receptor1 (FGFR1) complexClick here to view. | |
1CXZRhoA complexed with the effector domain of the protein kinase PKN/PRK1Click here to view. | |
1D0GDeath receptor 5 (DR5) extracellular domain bound to Apo2 ligand/TrailClick here to view. | |
1E0A_2Cdc42 complexed with the GTPase binding domain of p21-activated kinase (PAK)Click here to view. | |
1E0OFibroblast growth factor 1 (FGF1) dimer - fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) complexClick here to view. | |
1EBA_2Erythropoietin (Epo) receptor extracellular domain bound to EpoClick here to view. | |
1EFNHIV-1 Nef protein in complex with Arg- 96I mutant Fyn SH3 DomainClick here to view. | |
1ES7Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) receptor Ia extracellular domain bound to BMP-2Click here to view. | |
1F1JCaspase-7 in complex with Acetyl-Asp- Glu-Val-Asp-ChoClick here to view. | |
1FAPFKBP12-rapamycin complex interacting with PI3K-related kinase FRAP fragmentClick here to view. | |
1FPRSHP-1 tyrosine phosphatase catalytic domain and an in vitro peptide substrate Py469 derived from SHPS-1Click here to view. | |
1FQ1Cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2) complexed with KAPClick here to view. | |
1G1FProtein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B) complexed with a tri- phosphorylated peptide (Rdi(Ptr) Etd(Ptr)(Ptr)Rk) from the insulin receptor kinaseClick here to view. | |
1G3Np18(Ink4C)-cyclin-dependent kinase 6 - cyclin K ternary complexClick here to view. | |
1G6RSuperagonist T cell antigen receptor (TCR)/major histochemistry complex (MHC)Click here to view. | |
1GNGGlycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK3) complex with Frattide peptideClick here to view. | |
1GOTTrimeric G protein complex of alpha, beta and gamma subunitsClick here to view. | |
1H10Pleckstrin homology domain of Protein Kinase B/Akt bound to Ins(1,3,4,5)- tetrakisphosphateClick here to view. | |
1H9OPhosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K), p85- subunit: C-terminal SH2 domain complexed with a Tyr-751 phosphorylation site containing peptide from the platelet-derived growth factor receptorClick here to view. | |
1HE8Ras G12V - Phosphatidylinositol 3- kinase (PI3K) complexClick here to view. | |
1I51Caspase-7 in complex with Xenopus inhibitor of apoptosis (XIAP)Click here to view. | |
1IRUMammalian 20S proteasome complexClick here to view. | |
1ITBInterleukin-1 (IL1) type-1 receptor complexed with interleukin-1 betaClick here to view. | |
1JSUCyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2)/cyclin A complexed with p27 KIP1Click here to view. | |
1JWHCasein kinase 2 (CK2) holoenzyme alpha and beta subunit quaternary complexClick here to view. | |
1KX3Histones H2A, H2B, H3 and H4 with DNA in nucleosomes core complexesClick here to view. | |
1KZ0Protein farnesyltransferase complexed with farnesylated K- Ras4B peptide product and farnesyl diphosphate substrate bound simultaneouslyClick here to view. | |
1LARLAR receptor tyrosine phosphatase tandem phosphatase domainsClick here to view. | |
1MF8Calcineurin (PP2B)-calmodulin - cyclophilin-cyclosporin complexClick here to view. | |
1N8ZErbB2 (HER2) receptor tyrosine kinase extracelleular domain complexed with herceptin monoclonal antibody Fab fragmentClick here to view. | |
1NT9RNA polymerase 2 complexClick here to view. | |
1NVVRas-GTP of the Ras-specific nucleotide exchange factor SosClick here to view. | |
1O6KProtein kinase B/Akt kinase domain S474D complexed with glycogen synthase kinase 3 peptide and AMP-PnPClick here to view. | |
1OWMG protein coupled receptor kinase 2 (GRK2/BARK) complexed with G- beta/gamma subunitsClick here to view. | |
1P9MInterleukin-6 (IL6) alpha/interleukin-6 beta receptorand interleukin-6Click here to view. | |
1PNX30S Ribosome RNA and protein complexClick here to view. | |
1PNY50S Ribosome RNA and protein complexClick here to view. | |
1Q4KPolo-like kinase 1 (PLK1) polo-box domain in a complex with a phospho- peptideClick here to view. | |
1RQQInsulin receptor tyrosine kinase in a complex with the SH2 domain of adapter APS anda substrate inhibitorClick here to view. | |
1SHCShc PTB domain complexed with a phosphopeptide from the TrkA receptor- tyrosine kinaseClick here to view. | |
1TUPTumor suppressor p53 complexed with DNAClick here to view. | |
1WQ1Ras complexed with Ras-GTPase activating protein (GAP)Click here to view. | |
1WWWNerve growth factor in complex with domain 5 of the TrkA receptor-tyrosine kinaseClick here to view. | |
2NGRCdc42 bound to the active and catalytically compromised forms of the Cdc42-GTPase activating protein (GAP)Click here to view. | |
CAM2Calmodulin-dependent kinase 2 oligomer complexed with calmodulin (artistic composite - (CaMK2 catalytic domain represented with phosphorylase kinase catalytic domain)Click here to view. | |
egfrEpidermal growth factor (EGF) receptor- tyrosine kinase domain dimer shown with plasma membrane and extracellular EGF domain (artistic composite)Click here to view. |
Signal Transduction Proteins – Ribbon, Stick and Ball 3D Models
These animations feature rotating 3D x-ray crystallographic structures of cell signalling proteins with ribbon, stick and ball representation to facilitate their visualization.Download a full legend to protein chain colorization and detailed references for all the signal transduction proteins shown in animations immediately below (ADOBE PDF FORMAT)Animation | Title And Description |
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1B39Cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2) with Thr-160 phosphorylation site - ball modelClick here to view. | |
1D5RPTEN phosphoinositide phosphatase - ribbon modelClick here to view. | |
1DM2CDK2 complexed marine sponge inhibitor hymenialdisine - ball modelClick here to view. | |
1E0ACdc42 complexed with the GTPase binding domain of p21-activated kinase-alpha (PAKa) - stick modelClick here to view. | |
1E8ZPhosphatidylinositol 3-kinase gamma (PI3Kg) p110 catalytic subunit bound with inhibitor staurosporin - ribbonClick here to view. | |
1EBAErythropoietin (Epo) receptor extracellular domain bound to Epo - ball modelClick here to view. | |
1F3Mp21-activated kinase-alpha (PAKa) autoregulatory domaincomplexed with its catalytic domain - ball and ribbon modelClick here to view. | |
1FAO1FAOClick here to view. | |
1FMKSrc protein-tyrosine kinase with SH2, SH3, catalytic domain and C-terminus - wire modelClick here to view. | |
1FMKSrc protein-tyrosine kinase - ribbon modelClick here to view. | |
1FYNFyn protein-tyrosine kinase SH3 domain with proline-containing polypeptide from 3BP-2 - ball modelClick here to view. | |
1GRIGrowth factor bound protein 2 (Grb2) - ribbon modelClick here to view. | |
1IANp38 MAPK alpha - ball modelClick here to view. | |
1IR3Insulin receptor-tyrosine kinase catalytic domain with peptide substrate - stick modelClick here to view. | |
1MCOImmunoglobulin - ball modelClick here to view. | |
1NTSDNA double helix - stick modelClick here to view. | |
1PTUProtein-tyrosine phosphatase 1B complexed with a phosphotyrosine-containing hexapeptide - stick modelClick here to view. | |
1QB0Cdc25B dual specificty phosphatase - ribbon modelClick here to view. | |
1QB3Cyclin-dependent kinase regulatory subunit (Cks1) - ball modelClick here to view. | |
1QJA14-3-3 zeta dimer complexed with Raf1 phosphorylated serine-containing peptide - stick and ball modelClick here to view. | |
1QMZCyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2) complexed with cyclin A - ribbon and ball modelClick here to view. | |
1RVDH-Ras small G protein G12V constitutively active mutant - ribbon modelClick here to view. | |
1WQ1Ras complexed with Ras-GTPase activating protein (GAP) - ribbon modelClick here to view. | |
1ZEHInsulin - ball modelClick here to view. | |
2CSNCasein kinase 1 (CK1) catalytic subunit - ribbon modelClick here to view. | |
2HNPProtein-tyrosine phosphatase 1B - ribbon modelClick here to view. | |
4ERKExtracellular-regulated kinase 2 (ERK2) complexed with drug - ribbon modelClick here to view. | |
4Q21H-Ras small G protein - inactive form bound to GDP - ribbon modelClick here to view. |
Conserved Amino Acids in Catalytic Domains of Signal Transduction Proteins
These animations feature rotating 3D x-ray crystallographic structures of representative signalling proteins in complexes, which have been separately colourized to facilitate their visualization.Download a full legend to protein chain colorization and detailed references for all the signal transduction proteins shown in animations immediately below (ADOBE PDF FORMAT)Animation | Title And Description |
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1QTNHuman Caspase 8 p18 (Residues 211-374) Human Caspase 8 p11 (Residues 385-473) (light grey) Substrate Peptide - IETD (dark grey)Click here to view. | |
1J4X(Residues 211-374)Click here to view. | |
1AS0Rat G Protein Gi?1 (Residues 1-353)Click here to view. | |
1CJK(Residues 385-473) (light grey) Substrate Peptide - IETD (dark grey)Click here to view. | |
1UHOHuman cGMP-Specific 3’,5’-Cyclic Phosphodiesterase Catalytic Fragment Levitra (black) (Residues 537-860)Click here to view. | |
1E7VPig Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinase p110 Catalytic SubunitClick here to view. | |
1BBCHuman Phospholipase A2 - IIAClick here to view. | |
1DJXRat Phosphoinositide-Specific Phospholipase C-delta1 complexed with Inositol-1,4,5-trisphosphateClick here to view. | |
1M17Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Catalytic DomainClick here to view. | |
1AUI4Human Protein-Serine Phosphatase 2B Calcineurin complexed with CalmodulinClick here to view. | |
1G1GHuman Protein-Tyrosine Phosphatase 1B complexed with ETDYpYRKGGKGLL peptide from 1-866-kinexus TOLL FREE PHONE Insulin ReceptorClick here to view. | |
121PHuman H-Ras (Residues 1-166)Click here to view. | |
1QTNHuman Caspase 8 p18 (Residues 211-374) Human Caspase 8 p11 (Residues 385-473) (light grey) Substrate Peptide - IETD (dark grey)Click here to view. |
Signalling Protein Reaction Pathways
These animations feature rotating 3D x-ray crystallographic structures of representative signalling proteins in complexes, which have been separately colourized to facilitate their visualization.Animation | Title And Description |
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AdrenRecGProtAdeCyclBeta-adrenergic receptor activation of G proteins and stimulation of adenylate cyclase for production of cAMPClick here to view. | |
ANFRecept.cGMPSignallingAtrial naturitic factor induced dimerization of ANF receptor and activation of guanylate cyclase activity for production of cGMPClick here to view. | |
cAMP-Dep.KinaseActivationcAMP activation of cAMP-dependent protein kinaseClick here to view. | |
CytokinesBathingCellDistant view of cytokines bathing and activating a spherical cellClick here to view. | |
PDGFRecept.SignallingPlatelet-derived growth factor induced dimerization and phosphorylation of PDGF receptor and activation of cell signallingClick here to view. | |
ProteinPhosph_Reaction2Protein phosphorylation reaction - A nano-satellite telemetry view - A kinase takes ATP and phosphorylates a protein substrateClick here to view. | |
ProteinPhosph.Reaction1Protein phosphorylation reaction - A kinase takes ATP and phosphorylates a protein substrateClick here to view. | |
TGFbetaRecept.SignalingTransforming growth factor-beta induced dimerization and phosphorylation of TGF-beta receptor and activation of cell signallingClick here to view. |