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| Title | Nanoscale conformational dynamics of human propionyl-CoA carboxylase. |
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| Journal, issue, pages | Structure, Vol. 34, Issue 1, Page 62-75.e4, Year 2026 |
| Publish date | Jan 8, 2026 |
Authors | Huifang Yan / Fengyun Ni / Qinghua Wang / Jianpeng Ma / ![]() |
| PubMed Abstract | Propionyl-CoA carboxylase (PCC) is a biotin-dependent mitochondrial enzyme responsible for propionyl-CoA catabolism. Deficiencies in human PCC (hPCC) cause propionic acidemia, a severe metabolic ...Propionyl-CoA carboxylase (PCC) is a biotin-dependent mitochondrial enzyme responsible for propionyl-CoA catabolism. Deficiencies in human PCC (hPCC) cause propionic acidemia, a severe metabolic disorder driven by toxic metabolite accumulation. Despite its therapeutic relevance, the structural basis of hPCC's catalytic function remains unresolved. Here, we present high-resolution cryo-EM structures of hPCC in four distinct states, unliganded, ADP-, AMPPNP-, and ATP-bound/substrate-bound, capturing the full trajectory of the biotin carboxyl carrier protein (BCCP) domain as it translocates between active sites. Our results reinforce the crucial role of nucleotide-gated B-lid subdomain in synchronizing catalysis through coupling with BCCP movement. Structural and biochemical analysis of 10 disease-associated variants reveals how mutations disrupt key domain interfaces and dynamic motions required for activity. These new insights define the mechanistic principles governing hPCC functions, establish a structural framework for understanding PCC-related disorders, and lay the groundwork for future efforts to engineer functional replacements or modulators for metabolic therapy. |
External links | Structure / PubMed:41197621 |
| Methods | EM (single particle) |
| Resolution | 2.48 - 3.41 Å |
| Structure data | EMDB-60500, PDB-8zux: EMDB-60501, PDB-8zuy: EMDB-60502, PDB-8zuz: EMDB-60503, PDB-8zv0: EMDB-60504, PDB-8zv1: EMDB-60505, PDB-8zv2: EMDB-60506, PDB-8zv3: EMDB-60507, PDB-8zv4: EMDB-60508, PDB-8zv5: EMDB-60509, PDB-8zv6: EMDB-64151, PDB-9uh1: EMDB-64152, PDB-9uh2: EMDB-64155, PDB-9uh5: EMDB-64156, PDB-9uh6: EMDB-64158, PDB-9uh8: EMDB-64161, PDB-9uhb: EMDB-64173, PDB-9uhr: EMDB-64174, PDB-9uhs: EMDB-64180, PDB-9uhy: |
| Chemicals | ![]() ChemComp-ATP: ![]() ChemComp-MG: ![]() ChemComp-BCT: ![]() ChemComp-1VU: ![]() ChemComp-BTN: ![]() ChemComp-ADP: ![]() ChemComp-ANP: |
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Keywords | TRANSFERASE / BIOTIN / CARBOXYLASE |
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