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Database: PDB / ID: 9wzx
TitleCryo-EM structure of Fks1 in open state
Components1,3-beta-glucan synthase component FKS1
KeywordsMEMBRANE PROTEIN / 1 / 3-beta-glucan synthase component FKS1
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fungal-type cell wall polysaccharide biosynthetic process / 1,3-beta-glucan synthase / 1,3-beta-D-glucan synthase activity / (1->3)-beta-D-glucan biosynthetic process / 1,3-beta-D-glucan synthase complex / fungal-type cell wall biogenesis / cellular bud / ascospore wall assembly / actin cortical patch / cellular bud tip ...fungal-type cell wall polysaccharide biosynthetic process / 1,3-beta-glucan synthase / 1,3-beta-D-glucan synthase activity / (1->3)-beta-D-glucan biosynthetic process / 1,3-beta-D-glucan synthase complex / fungal-type cell wall biogenesis / cellular bud / ascospore wall assembly / actin cortical patch / cellular bud tip / fungal-type cell wall / cellular bud neck / regulation of cell size / positive regulation of endocytosis / cell periphery / mitochondrion / plasma membrane
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: / 1,3-beta-glucan synthase component FKS1, second domain / Glycosyl transferase, family 48 / 1,3-beta-glucan synthase subunit FKS1-like, domain-1 / 1,3-beta-glucan synthase component / 1,3-beta-glucan synthase subunit FKS1, domain-1 / 1,3-beta-glucan synthase subunit FKS1
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1,3-beta-glucan synthase component FKS1
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Biological speciesSaccharomyces cerevisiae (brewer's yeast)
MethodELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.72 Å
AuthorsBai, L. / You, Z.L.
Funding support China, 1items
OrganizationGrant numberCountry
National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) China
CitationJournal: Nat Commun / Year: 2026
Title: Inhibition mechanism of the fungal β-1,3-glucan synthases by triterpenoid antifungal drugs.
Authors: Zi-Long You / Lei Sun / Le-Xuan Wang / Yue-Ran Ni / Rui-Qing Lyu / Dan-Dan Chen / Cai-Hong Yun / Tiefeng Song / Yinggai Song / Lin Bai /
Abstract: β-1,3-glucan synthase is the molecular target for triterpenoid and echinocandin antifungal drugs in clinical. It catalyzes the formation of β-1,3-glucan, which is the primary component of the ...β-1,3-glucan synthase is the molecular target for triterpenoid and echinocandin antifungal drugs in clinical. It catalyzes the formation of β-1,3-glucan, which is the primary component of the fungal cell wall. However, the inhibition mechanism of β-1,3-glucan synthase by triterpenoid drugs remains unclear. In this study, we report cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) structures of Saccharomyces cerevisiae β-1,3-glucan synthase Fks1 and Fks2 in the apo state, the triterpenoid drug enfumafungin-bound state, and an open state. Structural analysis along with mutagenesis reveals the enfumafungin binding site, and the mechanism of the clinical drug-resistant mutations of the β-1,3-glucan synthases. Remarkably, the enfumafungin attaches on a single transmembrane helix TM5 of the β-1,3-glucan synthases, reorganizes its nearby lipid environment, and stabilizes the enzyme in a specific basal state with intact active site. Moreover, we elucidate that both the basal state and the open state are essential for FKS's glycosyltransferase activity. Our research also shows that Fks2 is highly conserved with Fks1 in terms of structure, activity, and drug inhibition. These findings provide deep insights into the fungal cell wall synthesis, and will facilitate the development of antifungal drugs targeting β-1,3-glucan synthase.
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F: 1,3-beta-glucan synthase component FKS1


Theoretical massNumber of molelcules
Total (without water)215,0761
Polymers215,0761
Non-polymers00
Water00
1


  • Idetical with deposited unit
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  • Evidence: electron microscopy, not applicable
TypeNameSymmetry operationNumber
identity operation1_5551

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#1: Protein 1,3-beta-glucan synthase component FKS1 / 1 / 3-beta-D-glucan-UDP glucosyltransferase / Calcineurin dependent protein 1 / Calcofluor white ...1 / 3-beta-D-glucan-UDP glucosyltransferase / Calcineurin dependent protein 1 / Calcofluor white hypersensitivity protein 53 / Echinocandin target gene protein 1 / FK506 sensitivity protein 1 / Glucan synthase of cerevisiae protein 1 / Papulacandin B resistance protein 1


Mass: 215076.156 Da / Num. of mol.: 1
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
Source: (gene. exp.) Saccharomyces cerevisiae (strain ATCC 204508 / S288c) (yeast)
Gene: FKS1, CND1, CWH53, ETG1, GLS1, GSC1, PBR1, YLR342W, L8300.6
Production host: Saccharomyces cerevisiae (brewer's yeast) / References: UniProt: P38631, 1,3-beta-glucan synthase
Has protein modificationY

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ExperimentMethod: ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
EM experimentAggregation state: PARTICLE / 3D reconstruction method: single particle reconstruction

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ComponentName: Cryo-EM structure of Fks1 in open state / Type: CELL / Entity ID: all / Source: NATURAL
Source (natural)Organism: Saccharomyces cerevisiae (brewer's yeast)
Buffer solutionpH: 7.4
SpecimenEmbedding applied: NO / Shadowing applied: NO / Staining applied: NO / Vitrification applied: YES
VitrificationCryogen name: ETHANE

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Electron microscopy imaging

MicroscopyModel: FEI TECNAI 20
Electron gunElectron source: FIELD EMISSION GUN / Accelerating voltage: 300 kV / Illumination mode: FLOOD BEAM
Electron lensMode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 1800 nm / Nominal defocus min: 800 nm
Image recordingElectron dose: 50 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 (6k x 4k)

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IDNameVersionCategory
1cryoSPARC4.6.0particle selection
13cryoSPARC4.6.03D reconstruction
CTF correctionType: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION
3D reconstructionResolution: 3.72 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 142777 / Symmetry type: POINT

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