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| Title | E. coli 70S ribosome from delta-RlmE strain, PTC class 5 | ||||||||||||
Map data | Main map, unsharpened | ||||||||||||
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Keywords | RNA modifications / ribosome biogenesis / maturation / RIBOSOME | ||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationtranscriptional attenuation / endoribonuclease inhibitor activity / positive regulation of ribosome biogenesis / RNA-binding transcription regulator activity / negative regulation of cytoplasmic translation / translation repressor activity / negative regulation of DNA-templated DNA replication initiation / response to reactive oxygen species / cytosolic ribosome assembly / ribosome assembly ...transcriptional attenuation / endoribonuclease inhibitor activity / positive regulation of ribosome biogenesis / RNA-binding transcription regulator activity / negative regulation of cytoplasmic translation / translation repressor activity / negative regulation of DNA-templated DNA replication initiation / response to reactive oxygen species / cytosolic ribosome assembly / ribosome assembly / assembly of large subunit precursor of preribosome / regulation of cell growth / DNA-templated transcription termination / response to radiation / mRNA 5'-UTR binding / large ribosomal subunit / transferase activity / ribosome binding / ribosomal large subunit assembly / large ribosomal subunit rRNA binding / cytosolic large ribosomal subunit / cytoplasmic translation / tRNA binding / negative regulation of translation / rRNA binding / ribosome / translation / structural constituent of ribosome / response to antibiotic / negative regulation of DNA-templated transcription / mRNA binding / DNA binding / RNA binding / zinc ion binding / cytosol / cytoplasm Similarity search - Function | ||||||||||||
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| Method | single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 2.32 Å | ||||||||||||
Authors | Larsson DSD / Selmer M | ||||||||||||
| Funding support | Sweden, 3 items
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Citation | Journal: Nucleic Acids Res / Year: 2026Title: 23S rRNA modifications stimulate catalytic activity and prevent the formation of alternative structures. Authors: Daniel S D Larsson / Aivar Liiv / Rya Ero / Jaanus Remme / Maria Selmer / ![]() Abstract: Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) modifications cluster around the peptidyl transferase centre (PTC), the catalytic centre of the ribosome, yet their collective functional roles remain unclear. Here we analyse ...Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) modifications cluster around the peptidyl transferase centre (PTC), the catalytic centre of the ribosome, yet their collective functional roles remain unclear. Here we analyse Escherichia coli ribosomes lacking 11 or 12 modifications near the PTC. Using kinetic assays, we show these hypo-modified ribosomes catalyse peptide bond formation at rates twofold to threefold lower than wild-type and exhibit reduced thermal stability. Cryo-electron microscopy of hypo-modified ribosomes reveals multiple alternative conformations of the PTC and exit tunnel regions, disrupting native stacking and hydrogen bonding critical for positioning of transfer RNA substrates. These findings indicate that rRNA modifications stabilize the native PTC structure, preventing formation of alternative, nonfunctional conformations and thereby enhancing catalytic efficiency. Our study provides insight into how rRNA modifications fine-tune ribosome function by maintaining structural integrity essential for efficient translation. #1: Journal: Biorxiv / Year: 2026Title: Ribosomal RNA modifications around the peptidyl transfer center stimulate catalytic activity and prevent the formation of alternative structures Authors: Larsson DSD / Liiv A / Ero R / Remme J / Selmer M | ||||||||||||
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-EMDB archive
| Map data | emd_55433.map.gz | 257.8 MB | EMDB map data format | |
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| Header (meta data) | emd-55433-v30.xml emd-55433.xml | 46.6 KB 46.6 KB | Display Display | EMDB header |
| FSC (resolution estimation) | emd_55433_fsc.xml | 16.8 KB | Display | FSC data file |
| Images | emd_55433.png | 97.1 KB | ||
| Filedesc metadata | emd-55433.cif.gz | 11.2 KB | ||
| Others | emd_55433_half_map_1.map.gz emd_55433_half_map_2.map.gz | 474.5 MB 474.5 MB | ||
| Archive directory | http://ftp.pdbj.org/pub/emdb/structures/EMD-55433 ftp://ftp.pdbj.org/pub/emdb/structures/EMD-55433 | HTTPS FTP |
-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 9t1fMC ![]() 9syhC ![]() 9t0yC ![]() 9t19C ![]() 9t1aC ![]() 9t1bC ![]() 9t1cC ![]() 9t1eC ![]() 9t1gC ![]() 9t1hC ![]() 9t1iC ![]() 9t1jC ![]() 9t2jC ![]() 9t2kC ![]() 9t2lC ![]() 9t2mC ![]() 9t2nC ![]() 9t2oC ![]() 9t2pC ![]() 9t2qC ![]() 9t2rC ![]() 9t2sC ![]() 9t6mC ![]() 9t8kC ![]() 9t8lC ![]() 9t8mC ![]() 9t8nC ![]() 9t8oC ![]() 9t8pC ![]() 9t8qC ![]() 9t8tC M: atomic model generated by this map C: citing same article ( |
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| Similar structure data | Similarity search - Function & homology F&H Search |
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| EMDB pages | EMDB (EBI/PDBe) / EMDataResource |
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| File | Download / File: emd_55433.map.gz / Format: CCP4 / Size: 512 MB / Type: IMAGE STORED AS FLOATING POINT NUMBER (4 BYTES) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Voxel size | X=Y=Z: 0.8228 Å | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Symmetry | Space group: 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Details | EMDB XML:
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Sample components
+Entire : 70S ribosome
+Supramolecule #1: 70S ribosome
+Macromolecule #1: tRNA(Phe)
+Macromolecule #2: tRNA(fMet)
+Macromolecule #3: 23S rRNA
+Macromolecule #4: 5S rRNA
+Macromolecule #5: Large ribosomal subunit protein uL2
+Macromolecule #6: Large ribosomal subunit protein uL3
+Macromolecule #7: Large ribosomal subunit protein uL4
+Macromolecule #8: Large ribosomal subunit protein uL13
+Macromolecule #9: Large ribosomal subunit protein uL15
+Macromolecule #10: Large ribosomal subunit protein uL16
+Macromolecule #11: Large ribosomal subunit protein bL21
+Macromolecule #12: Large ribosomal subunit protein uL22
+Macromolecule #13: Large ribosomal subunit protein bL27
+Macromolecule #14: Large ribosomal subunit protein bL32
+Macromolecule #15: N~1~-(3-azaniumylpropyl)butane-1,4-diaminium
+Macromolecule #16: 1,4-DIAMINOBUTANE
+Macromolecule #17: MAGNESIUM ION
+Macromolecule #18: POTASSIUM ION
-Experimental details
-Structure determination
| Method | cryo EM |
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Processing | single particle reconstruction |
| Aggregation state | particle |
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Sample preparation
| Buffer | pH: 7.5 Component:
Details: HEPES-polymix buffer (pH-7.5) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Grid | Model: Quantifoil R2/2 / Material: COPPER / Mesh: 300 / Support film - #0 - Film type ID: 1 / Support film - #0 - Material: CARBON / Support film - #0 - topology: HOLEY / Support film - #1 - Film type ID: 2 / Support film - #1 - Material: CARBON / Support film - #1 - topology: CONTINUOUS / Support film - #1 - Film thickness: 2 / Pretreatment - Type: GLOW DISCHARGE / Pretreatment - Time: 20 sec. / Pretreatment - Atmosphere: AIR / Pretreatment - Pressure: 0.04 kPa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vitrification | Cryogen name: ETHANE / Chamber temperature: 277 K / Instrument: FEI VITROBOT MARK IV |
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Electron microscopy
| Microscope | TFS KRIOS |
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| Specialist optics | Energy filter - Name: GIF Bioquantum / Energy filter - Slit width: 20 eV |
| Image recording | Film or detector model: GATAN K3 BIOQUANTUM (6k x 4k) / Detector mode: COUNTING / Number grids imaged: 1 / Number real images: 10424 / Average exposure time: 2.1 sec. / Average electron dose: 42.1 e/Å2 |
| Electron beam | Acceleration voltage: 300 kV / Electron source: FIELD EMISSION GUN |
| Electron optics | C2 aperture diameter: 50.0 µm / Illumination mode: FLOOD BEAM / Imaging mode: BRIGHT FIELD / Cs: 2.7 mm / Nominal defocus max: 1.5 µm / Nominal defocus min: 0.7000000000000001 µm |
| Experimental equipment | ![]() Model: Titan Krios / Image courtesy: FEI Company |
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