A Two-Heads-Bound State Drives KIF1A Superprocessivity
Rao, L.; Wirth, J. O.; Matthias, J.; Gennerich, A.
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KIF1A, a neuron-specific Kinesin-3 motor, is indispensable for long-distance axonal transport and nuclear migration, processes vital for neuronal function. Using MINFLUX tracking, we reveal that KIF1A predominantly adopts a two-heads-bound state, even under ATP-limiting conditions, challenging prior models proposing a one-head-bound rate-limiting step. This two-heads-bound conformation, stabilized by interactions between the positively charged K-loop and negatively charged tubulin tails, enhances microtubule affinity and minimizes detachment. The shorter neck linker facilitates inter-head tension, keeping the heads out of phase and enabling highly coordinated stepping. In contrast, Kinesin-1 (KIF5B) transitions to a one-head-bound state under similar conditions, limiting its processivity. Perturbing KIF1As mechanochemical cycle by prolonging its one-head-bound state significantly reduces processivity, underscoring the critical role of the two-heads-bound state in motility. These findings establish a mechanistic framework for understanding KIF1As adaptations for neuronal transport and dysfunction in neurological diseases.
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