(F) Model of LC8 promoting Beclin 1-Bim interaction. In nutrients, LC8 binds the Bim consensus sequence (DKSTQTP). This enables a transition of the Bim C terminus from a disordered state to α helices and a β sheet (Barbar, 2008), which favors the Bim-Beclin 1 interaction. In starvation conditions, Bim is phosphorylated at T116 within the consensus sequence (DKSTQpTP) leading to its dissociation from LC8 (Lei and Davis, 2003). Bim returns to the disordered state, which binds to Beclin 1 less effectively. Grey boxes, higher degree of disorder; white box, lower degree of disorder (Barbar, 2008). 