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| Title | Croy-EM structure of alpha synuclein fibril with EGCG | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Components | Alpha-synuclein | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Keywords | PROTEIN FIBRIL / amyloid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationnegative regulation of mitochondrial electron transport, NADH to ubiquinone / : / neutral lipid metabolic process / regulation of acyl-CoA biosynthetic process / negative regulation of dopamine uptake involved in synaptic transmission / negative regulation of norepinephrine uptake / response to desipramine / positive regulation of SNARE complex assembly / positive regulation of hydrogen peroxide catabolic process / supramolecular fiber ...negative regulation of mitochondrial electron transport, NADH to ubiquinone / : / neutral lipid metabolic process / regulation of acyl-CoA biosynthetic process / negative regulation of dopamine uptake involved in synaptic transmission / negative regulation of norepinephrine uptake / response to desipramine / positive regulation of SNARE complex assembly / positive regulation of hydrogen peroxide catabolic process / supramolecular fiber / regulation of synaptic vesicle recycling / negative regulation of chaperone-mediated autophagy / mitochondrial membrane organization / regulation of reactive oxygen species biosynthetic process / positive regulation of protein localization to cell periphery / negative regulation of platelet-derived growth factor receptor signaling pathway / negative regulation of exocytosis / regulation of glutamate secretion / dopamine biosynthetic process / response to iron(II) ion / SNARE complex assembly / negative regulation of dopamine metabolic process / positive regulation of neurotransmitter secretion / regulation of macrophage activation / positive regulation of inositol phosphate biosynthetic process / regulation of norepinephrine uptake / regulation of locomotion / synaptic vesicle transport / negative regulation of microtubule polymerization / transporter regulator activity / synaptic vesicle priming / dopamine uptake involved in synaptic transmission / protein kinase inhibitor activity / regulation of dopamine secretion / negative regulation of thrombin-activated receptor signaling pathway / mitochondrial ATP synthesis coupled electron transport / positive regulation of receptor recycling / dynein complex binding / cuprous ion binding / nuclear outer membrane / response to magnesium ion / positive regulation of exocytosis / synaptic vesicle exocytosis / positive regulation of endocytosis / kinesin binding / synaptic vesicle endocytosis / cysteine-type endopeptidase inhibitor activity / response to type II interferon / negative regulation of serotonin uptake / regulation of presynapse assembly / alpha-tubulin binding / beta-tubulin binding / phospholipase binding / behavioral response to cocaine / supramolecular fiber organization / cellular response to fibroblast growth factor stimulus / phospholipid metabolic process / axon terminus / inclusion body / cellular response to epinephrine stimulus / Hsp70 protein binding / enzyme inhibitor activity / response to interleukin-1 / regulation of microtubule cytoskeleton organization / cellular response to copper ion / positive regulation of release of sequestered calcium ion into cytosol / SNARE binding / adult locomotory behavior / excitatory postsynaptic potential / protein tetramerization / phosphoprotein binding / ferrous iron binding / microglial cell activation / fatty acid metabolic process / regulation of long-term neuronal synaptic plasticity / synapse organization / PKR-mediated signaling / protein destabilization / phospholipid binding / receptor internalization / tau protein binding / terminal bouton / positive regulation of inflammatory response / synaptic vesicle membrane / long-term synaptic potentiation / actin cytoskeleton / growth cone / actin binding / cellular response to oxidative stress / neuron apoptotic process / cell cortex / histone binding / response to lipopolysaccharide / microtubule binding / chemical synaptic transmission / amyloid fibril formation / molecular adaptor activity / negative regulation of neuron apoptotic process / oxidoreductase activity / mitochondrial outer membrane Similarity search - Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Biological species | Homo sapiens (human) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / helical reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.1 Å | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Authors | Li, X. / Liu, C. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding support | 1items
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Citation | Journal: Adv Sci (Weinh) / Year: 2025Title: Single-Molecule Insight Into α-Synuclein Fibril Structure and Mechanics Modulated by Chemical Compounds. Authors: Xiang Li / Lulu Bi / Shenqing Zhang / Qianhui Xu / Wencheng Xia / Youqi Tao / Shaojuan Wu / Yanan Li / Weidong Le / Wenyan Kang / Dan Li / Bo Sun / Cong Liu / ![]() Abstract: α-Syn fibrils, a key pathological hallmark of Parkinson's disease, is closely associated with disease initiation and progression. Several small molecules are found to bind or dissolve α-syn ...α-Syn fibrils, a key pathological hallmark of Parkinson's disease, is closely associated with disease initiation and progression. Several small molecules are found to bind or dissolve α-syn fibrils, offering potential therapeutic applications. Here, an innovative optical tweezers-based, fluorescence-combined approach is developed to probe the mechanical characteristics of α-syn fibrils at the single-molecule level. When subjected to axial stretching, local deformation within α-syn fibrils appeared at forces above 50 pN. These structural alternations occurred stepwise and are irreversible, suggesting unfolding of individual α-syn molecules or subdomains. Additionally, α-syn fibrils exhibits high heterogeneity in lateral disruption, with rupture force ranging from 50 to 500 pN. The impact of different compounds on the structure and mechanical features of α-syn fibrils is further examined. Notably, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) generally attenuates the rupture force of fibrils by wedging into the N-terminal polar groove and induces fibril dissociation. Conversely, copper chlorophyllin A (CCA) attaches to four different sites wrapping around the fibril core, reinforcing the stability of the fibril against rupture forces. The work offers an effective method for characterizing single-fibril properties and bridges compound-induced structural alternations with mechanical response. These insights are valuable for understanding amyloid fibril mechanics and their regulation by small molecules. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 38733MC M: map data used to model this data C: citing same article ( |
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| Similar structure data | Similarity search - Function & homology F&H Search |
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| #1: Protein | Mass: 14476.108 Da / Num. of mol.: 6 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Details: EGCG / Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: SNCA, NACP, PARK1 / Production host: ![]() #2: Chemical | ChemComp-KDH / ( Has ligand of interest | Y | Has protein modification | N | |
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| Experiment | Method: ELECTRON MICROSCOPY |
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| EM experiment | Aggregation state: FILAMENT / 3D reconstruction method: helical reconstruction |
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| Component | Name: Croy-EM structure of alpha synuclein fibril with EGCG / Type: ORGANELLE OR CELLULAR COMPONENT / Entity ID: #1 / Source: RECOMBINANT |
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| Molecular weight | Experimental value: NO |
| Source (natural) | Organism: Homo sapiens (human) |
| Source (recombinant) | Organism: ![]() |
| Buffer solution | pH: 7.4 |
| Specimen | Embedding applied: NO / Shadowing applied: NO / Staining applied: NO / Vitrification applied: YES |
| Vitrification | Cryogen name: ETHANE |
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Electron microscopy imaging
| Experimental equipment | ![]() Model: Titan Krios / Image courtesy: FEI Company |
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| Microscopy | Model: FEI TITAN KRIOS |
| Electron gun | Electron source: FIELD EMISSION GUN / Accelerating voltage: 300 kV / Illumination mode: FLOOD BEAM |
| Electron lens | Mode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 2200 nm / Nominal defocus min: 1400 nm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 55 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 (6k x 4k) |
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| CTF correction | Type: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION |
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| Helical symmerty | Angular rotation/subunit: -0.746 ° / Axial rise/subunit: 4.82 Å / Axial symmetry: C1 |
| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 3.1 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 207014 / Symmetry type: HELICAL |
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