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| Title | Molecular basis of host ATP level modulation by actin-dependent secreted bacterial ATPase and its metaeffector. |
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| Journal, issue, pages | Nat Commun, Vol. 17, Issue 1, Year 2026 |
| Publish date | Jun 22, 2026 |
Authors | Hongxin Guan / Yu Li / Luhao Zhang / Song Xie / Yuchen Jiang / Chunlin He / Fan Li / Yin-di Jiao / Mengrou Gan / Yiran Sha / Fengjie Zheng / Kaiqiong Zhang / Zhao-Qing Luo / Qi Lai / Jinfu Su / Ningshao Xia / Qingbing Zheng / Jinyu Li / Shaowei Li / Songying Ouyang / ![]() |
| PubMed Abstract | Legionella pneumophila employs effectors including kinases, phosphoryl-AMPylases, ATPases, etc. to exploit host ATP for infection. Ceg14, a member of the S-HxxxE family, modulates host-cell energy ...Legionella pneumophila employs effectors including kinases, phosphoryl-AMPylases, ATPases, etc. to exploit host ATP for infection. Ceg14, a member of the S-HxxxE family, modulates host-cell energy levels in concert with host actin and the metaeffector AnkJ: actin activates while AnkJ inhibits Ceg14 ATPase activity. However, the molecular basis of this regulation remains unclear. Here we present Cryo-EM structures of Ceg14-actin, Ceg14-AnkJ, and Ceg14-actin-AnkJ complexes at 2.89 Å, 2.93 Å, and 2.52 Å, respectively. Actin binds to the C-terminal α-helix of the Ceg14 catalytic domain (CD), inducing rearrangement of its N-terminal domain (NTD) and reconfiguration of the flexible Lid domain. Surprisingly, AnkJ binds to the surface opposite the catalytic pocket rather than occupying the pocket. Using integrated in silico, in vitro, and in cellulo approaches, we propose a mechanism for Ceg14-mediated ATP hydrolysis. Actin binding triggers NTD rotation, driving the catalytic pocket through open, intermediate, and closed states. In the open state, H571 catalyzes ATP conversion to AMP and PPi. AnkJ binding to an allosteric site locks the intermediate state, thereby inhibiting hydrolysis. Together, our study reveals the molecular mechanism by which actin and AnkJ reciprocally regulate Ceg14 activity. |
External links | Nat Commun / PubMed:42331848 / PubMed Central |
| Methods | EM (single particle) |
| Resolution | 2.52 - 2.93 Å |
| Structure data | EMDB-66732, PDB-9xch: EMDB-66735, PDB-9xcm: EMDB-66822, PDB-9xfh: |
| Chemicals | ![]() ChemComp-ATP: |
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Keywords | CELL INVASION / Legionella / Ceg14 / AnkJ / Actin |
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