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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 9ias | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Sulfate transporter SLC26A11 in nanodiscs with nanobody Nb4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Keywords | MEMBRANE PROTEIN / sulfate transporter / chloride channel / lysosome | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationTransport and metabolism of PAPS / oxalate transport / Inorganic anion exchange by SLC26 transporters / sulfate transmembrane transporter activity / secondary active sulfate transmembrane transporter activity / sulfate transmembrane transport / monoatomic anion transmembrane transporter activity / chloride:bicarbonate antiporter activity / chloride channel activity / chloride transmembrane transport ...Transport and metabolism of PAPS / oxalate transport / Inorganic anion exchange by SLC26 transporters / sulfate transmembrane transporter activity / secondary active sulfate transmembrane transporter activity / sulfate transmembrane transport / monoatomic anion transmembrane transporter activity / chloride:bicarbonate antiporter activity / chloride channel activity / chloride transmembrane transport / transmembrane transport / basolateral plasma membrane / apical plasma membrane / lysosomal membrane / Golgi apparatus / endoplasmic reticulum / extracellular exosome / membrane / plasma membrane Similarity search - Function | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Biological species | Homo sapiens (human)![]() | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 2.8 Å | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Authors | Rasmussen, T. / Kuhn, B.T. / Bottcher, B. / Geertsma, E.R. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding support | Germany, 5items
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Citation | Journal: Nat Commun / Year: 2026Title: SLC26A11 is an atypical solute carrier with dual transport-channel function mediating lysosomal sulfate transport. Authors: Benedikt T Kuhn / Peter Kovermann / Bassam G Haddad / Tim Rasmussen / Tamsanqa T Hove / Stefanie Bungert-Plümke / Bettina Böttcher / Jan-Philipp Machtens / Christoph Fahlke / Eric R Geertsma / ![]() Abstract: Membrane transporters and channels are generally assumed to be based on distinct structural and functional principles. SLC26A11, a solute carrier with high expression levels in the brain, has been ...Membrane transporters and channels are generally assumed to be based on distinct structural and functional principles. SLC26A11, a solute carrier with high expression levels in the brain, has been proposed to function as either an anion transporter or a channel. Here, we resolve this apparent discrepancy by demonstrating that SLC26A11 is a dual-function protein capable of operating as both a sulfate transporter and a chloride channel. By resolving its structure and combining biochemical studies and molecular dynamics simulations, we show that SLC26A11 exhibits all the hallmarks of a secondary transporter. The mechanistic basis for its selective ion transport identifies the protein as the elusive lysosomal sulfate exporter. Additionally, we demonstrate that SLC26A11 exhibits an uncoupled, channel-like chloride conductance gated by proton:sulfate symport. Our finding that the chloride-conducting state arises from the transport cycle may contribute to the development of therapeutic strategies for treating brain edema, and the identification of its role in lysosome sulfate efflux may provide new approaches to study and treat lysosomal storage diseases. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PDBx/mmCIF format | 9ias.cif.gz | 262 KB | Display | PDBx/mmCIF format |
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| PDB format | pdb9ias.ent.gz | 207.8 KB | Display | PDB format |
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| Arichive directory | https://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/ia/9ias ftp://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/ia/9ias | HTTPS FTP |
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-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 52785MC ![]() 9iarC C: citing same article ( M: map data used to model this data |
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| Similar structure data | Similarity search - Function & homology F&H Search |
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| #1: Protein | Mass: 62789.668 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Details: construct without the 23 disordered C-terminal amino acids Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: SLC26A11 / Production host: Trichoplusia ni (cabbage looper) / References: UniProt: Q86WA9#2: Antibody | Mass: 16974.814 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) ![]() ![]() #3: Chemical | #4: Chemical | #5: Water | ChemComp-HOH / | Has ligand of interest | Y | Has protein modification | Y | |
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| Experiment | Method: ELECTRON MICROSCOPY |
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| EM experiment | Aggregation state: PARTICLE / 3D reconstruction method: single particle reconstruction |
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| Component | Name: SLC26A11 with nanobody Nb4 reconstituted into MSP1-E3D1 nanodiscs together with soyPC Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1-#2 / Source: RECOMBINANT | |||||||||||||||
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| Molecular weight | Experimental value: NO | |||||||||||||||
| Source (natural) | Organism: Homo sapiens (human) | |||||||||||||||
| Source (recombinant) | Organism: Trichoplusia ni (cabbage looper) | |||||||||||||||
| Buffer solution | pH: 7.25 | |||||||||||||||
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| Specimen | Conc.: 1 mg/ml / Embedding applied: NO / Shadowing applied: NO / Staining applied: NO / Vitrification applied: YES | |||||||||||||||
| Specimen support | Grid material: GOLD / Grid mesh size: 300 divisions/in. / Grid type: Quantifoil R0.6/1 | |||||||||||||||
| Vitrification | Instrument: FEI VITROBOT MARK IV / Cryogen name: ETHANE / Humidity: 90 % / Chamber temperature: 277 K / Details: +20 blot force, 5 sec blot time |
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| Experimental equipment | ![]() Model: Titan Krios / Image courtesy: FEI Company |
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| Microscopy | Model: TFS KRIOS |
| Electron gun | Electron source: FIELD EMISSION GUN / Accelerating voltage: 300 kV / Illumination mode: FLOOD BEAM |
| Electron lens | Mode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal magnification: 130000 X / Nominal defocus max: 1600 nm / Nominal defocus min: 600 nm / Cs: 2.7 mm / C2 aperture diameter: 70 µm / Alignment procedure: ZEMLIN TABLEAU |
| Specimen holder | Cryogen: NITROGEN / Specimen holder model: FEI TITAN KRIOS AUTOGRID HOLDER |
| Image recording | Average exposure time: 6.2 sec. / Electron dose: 70 e/Å2 / Detector mode: COUNTING / Film or detector model: FEI FALCON IV (4k x 4k) / Num. of grids imaged: 1 / Num. of real images: 11086 |
| EM imaging optics | Energyfilter name: TFS Selectris / Energyfilter slit width: 5 eV |
| Image scans | Width: 4096 / Height: 4096 |
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| CTF correction | Type: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Particle selection | Num. of particles selected: 2147241 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Symmetry | Point symmetry: C2 (2 fold cyclic) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 2.8 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 210771 / Algorithm: FOURIER SPACE / Symmetry type: POINT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Atomic model building | Protocol: AB INITIO MODEL / Space: REAL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Refinement | Highest resolution: 2.8 Å Stereochemistry target values: REAL-SPACE (WEIGHTED MAP SUM AT ATOM CENTERS) |
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Trichoplusia ni (cabbage looper)




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