Direct binding of Clstn3 cadherin domains to β-Nrxns.
A, diagrams of Clstn3 variants used in pulldown assays presented in B. B, IgNrxn1α+SS4, IgNrxn1β+SS4, or IgC (negative control) proteins pulled down FLAG-Clstn3 Full and FLAG-Clstn3 Cad, but not FLAG-Clstn3 ΔCad. Input, 5%. C, IgNrxn1α+SS4, IgNrxn1β+SS4, or IgC used for pulldown assays were analyzed by direct comparison of bands revealed by parallel Ponceau S staining. D, diagrams of His-HA–tagged extracellular Clstn3 variants used in direct-binding assays. E and F, purified His-tagged Clstn3 proteins were incubated with purified IgNrxn proteins, as indicated. Precipitates obtained using Talon resin were analyzed by immunoblotting with human IgG or HA antibodies. Input, 10%.