A possible model for Vsm1 regulation of Sso t-SNARE availability. In yeast,
Sso exists in either a closed inactive conformation (Off) or an open active
conformation, which binds its Sec9 t-SNARE partner (On). Phosphorylation of
Sso by PKA recruits Vsm1, stabilizes the closed conformation of the t-SNARE,
and inhibits Sec9 binding. Dephosphorylation of Sso by a CAPP releases Vsm1,
stabilizes the open conformation of the t-SNARE, and leads to Sec9
binding.