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- PDB-9y45: His-tagged beta galactosidase (LacZ) on a Ni-NTA lipid monolayer grid -

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Database: PDB / ID: 9y45
TitleHis-tagged beta galactosidase (LacZ) on a Ni-NTA lipid monolayer grid
ComponentsBeta-galactosidase
KeywordsHYDROLASE / beta galactosidase
Function / homology
Function and homology information


alkali metal ion binding / lactose catabolic process / beta-galactosidase complex / beta-galactosidase / beta-galactosidase activity / carbohydrate binding / magnesium ion binding / identical protein binding
Similarity search - Function
Glycoside hydrolase, family 2, beta-galactosidase / Beta galactosidase small chain/ domain 5 / Beta-galactosidase, domain 4 / Beta galactosidase small chain / Beta-galactosidase, domain 4 / Beta galactosidase small chain / : / Glycoside hydrolase, family 2, active site / Glycosyl hydrolases family 2 acid/base catalyst. / Glycoside hydrolase, family 2, conserved site ...Glycoside hydrolase, family 2, beta-galactosidase / Beta galactosidase small chain/ domain 5 / Beta-galactosidase, domain 4 / Beta galactosidase small chain / Beta-galactosidase, domain 4 / Beta galactosidase small chain / : / Glycoside hydrolase, family 2, active site / Glycosyl hydrolases family 2 acid/base catalyst. / Glycoside hydrolase, family 2, conserved site / Glycosyl hydrolases family 2 signature 1. / Glycoside hydrolase, family 2 / Glycosyl hydrolases family 2, sugar binding domain / Glycoside hydrolase family 2, catalytic domain / Glycosyl hydrolases family 2, sugar binding domain / Glycosyl hydrolases family 2, TIM barrel domain / Glycoside hydrolase, family 2, immunoglobulin-like beta-sandwich / Glycosyl hydrolases family 2 / Beta-Galactosidase/glucuronidase domain superfamily / Glycoside hydrolase-type carbohydrate-binding / Galactose mutarotase-like domain superfamily / Galactose-binding-like domain superfamily / Glycoside hydrolase superfamily / Immunoglobulin-like fold
Similarity search - Domain/homology
Biological speciesEscherichia coli (E. coli)
MethodELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 2.41 Å
AuthorsBaker, R.W. / Strauss, J.D.
Funding support United States, 1items
OrganizationGrant numberCountry
National Institutes of Health/National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIH/NIGMS)R35 GM150960 United States
CitationJournal: J Struct Biol / Year: 2025
Title: Nickel-NTA lipid-monolayer affinity grids allow for high-resolution structure determination by cryo-EM.
Authors: Aleksandra Skrajna / Clara Lenger / Emily Robinson / Kevin Cannon / Reta Sarsam / Richard G Ouellette / Alberta M Abotsi / Patrick Brennwald / Robert K McGinty / Joshua D Strauss / Richard W Baker /
Abstract: Grid preparation is a rate-limiting step in determining high-resolution structures by single particle cryo-EM. Particle interaction with the air-water interface often leads to denaturation, ...Grid preparation is a rate-limiting step in determining high-resolution structures by single particle cryo-EM. Particle interaction with the air-water interface often leads to denaturation, aggregation, or a preferred orientation within the ice. Some samples yield insufficient quantities of particles when using traditional grid making techniques and require the use of solid supports that concentrate samples onto the grid. Recent advances in grid-preparation show that affinity grids are promising tools to selectively concentrate proteins while simultaneously protecting samples from the air-water interface. One such technique utilizes lipid monolayers containing a lipid species with an affinity handle. Some of the first affinity grids used a holey carbon layer coated with nickel nitrilotriacetic acid (Ni-NTA) lipid, which allowed for the binding of proteins bearing the commonly used poly-histidine affinity tag. These studies however used complicated protocols and were conducted before the "resolution revolution" of cryo-EM. Here, we provide a straightforward preparation method and systematic analysis of Ni-NTA lipid monolayers as a tool for high-resolution single particle cryo-EM. We found the lipid affinity grids concentrate particles away from the AWI in thin ice (∼30 nm). We determined three structures ranging from 2.4 to 3.0 Å resolution, showing this method is amenable to high-resolution. Furthermore, we determined a 3.1 Å structure of a sub-100 kDa protein without symmetry, demonstrating the utility for a range of biological macromolecules. Lipid monolayers are therefore an easily extendable tool for most systems and help alleviate common problems such as low yield, disruption by the air-water interface, and thicker ice.
History
DepositionSep 2, 2025Deposition site: RCSB / Processing site: RCSB
Revision 1.0Nov 26, 2025Provider: repository / Type: Initial release

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Deposited unit
A: Beta-galactosidase
B: Beta-galactosidase
C: Beta-galactosidase
D: Beta-galactosidase
hetero molecules


Theoretical massNumber of molelcules
Total (without water)470,01216
Polymers469,7254
Non-polymers28612
Water21612
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  • defined by author&software
  • Evidence: electron microscopy, not applicable
TypeNameSymmetry operationNumber
identity operation1_555x,y,z1

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Components

#1: Protein
Beta-galactosidase / Beta-gal / Lactase


Mass: 117431.328 Da / Num. of mol.: 4
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
Source: (gene. exp.) Escherichia coli (E. coli) / Gene: lacZ, b0344, JW0335 / Production host: Escherichia coli (E. coli) / References: UniProt: P00722, beta-galactosidase
#2: Chemical
ChemComp-MG / MAGNESIUM ION


Mass: 24.305 Da / Num. of mol.: 8 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Formula: Mg
#3: Chemical
ChemComp-NA / SODIUM ION


Mass: 22.990 Da / Num. of mol.: 4 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Formula: Na
#4: Water ChemComp-HOH / water


Mass: 18.015 Da / Num. of mol.: 12 / Source method: isolated from a natural source / Formula: H2O
Has ligand of interestN
Has protein modificationN

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Experimental details

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Experiment

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

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Sample preparation

ComponentName: Beta Galactosidase (LacZ) / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1 / Source: RECOMBINANT
Source (natural)Organism: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Source (recombinant)Organism: Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Buffer solutionpH: 8
SpecimenConc.: 0.19 mg/ml / Embedding applied: NO / Shadowing applied: NO / Staining applied: NO / Vitrification applied: YES
Specimen supportGrid type: Quantifoil
VitrificationCryogen name: ETHANE-PROPANE

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Electron microscopy imaging

MicroscopyModel: TFS TALOS
Electron gunElectron source: FIELD EMISSION GUN / Accelerating voltage: 200 kV / Illumination mode: FLOOD BEAM
Electron lensMode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 2000 nm / Nominal defocus min: 400 nm / Alignment procedure: COMA FREE
Specimen holderCryogen: NITROGEN
Image recordingElectron dose: 55 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 (6k x 4k)

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Processing

EM software
IDNameVersionCategory
1cryoSPARCparticle selection
2SerialEMimage acquisition
4cryoSPARCCTF correction
7UCSF ChimeraXmodel fitting
9cryoSPARCinitial Euler assignment
10cryoSPARCfinal Euler assignment
11cryoSPARCclassification
12cryoSPARC3D reconstruction
13PHENIX1.21.1_5286model refinement
CTF correctionType: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION
SymmetryPoint symmetry: D2 (2x2 fold dihedral)
3D reconstructionResolution: 2.41 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 515041 / Symmetry type: POINT
Atomic model buildingProtocol: RIGID BODY FIT / Space: REAL
Atomic model buildingPDB-ID: 1PX3

1px3


Accession code: 1PX3 / Source name: PDB / Type: experimental model

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