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Title | The Cas4-Cas1-Cas2 complex mediates precise prespacer processing during CRISPR adaptation. |
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Journal, issue, pages | Elife, Vol. 8, Year 2019 |
Publish date | Apr 30, 2019 |
Authors | Hayun Lee / Yukti Dhingra / Dipali G Sashital / |
PubMed Abstract | CRISPR adaptation immunizes bacteria and archaea against viruses. During adaptation, the Cas1-Cas2 complex integrates fragments of invader DNA as spacers in the CRISPR array. Recently, an additional ...CRISPR adaptation immunizes bacteria and archaea against viruses. During adaptation, the Cas1-Cas2 complex integrates fragments of invader DNA as spacers in the CRISPR array. Recently, an additional protein Cas4 has been implicated in selection and processing of prespacer substrates for Cas1-Cas2, although this mechanism remains unclear. We show that Cas4 interacts directly with Cas1-Cas2 forming a Cas4-Cas1-Cas2 complex that captures and processes prespacers prior to integration. Structural analysis of the Cas4-Cas1-Cas2 complex reveals two copies of Cas4 that closely interact with the two integrase active sites of Cas1, suggesting a mechanism for substrate handoff following processing. We also find that the Cas4-Cas1-Cas2 complex processes single-stranded DNA provided in cis or in trans with a double-stranded DNA duplex. Cas4 cleaves precisely upstream of PAM sequences, ensuring the acquisition of functional spacers. Our results explain how Cas4 cleavage coordinates with Cas1-Cas2 integration and defines the exact cleavage sites and specificity of Cas4. |
External links | Elife / PubMed:31021314 / PubMed Central |
Methods | EM (single particle) |
Resolution | 19.7 - 24.4 Å |
Structure data | EMDB-20127: EMDB-20128: EMDB-20129: EMDB-20130: EMDB-20131: |
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