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| Title | CryoEM structure of transcribing RNA polymerase II elongation complex with ATP and Elf1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Map data | CryoEM map of Yeast RNA polymerase II elongation complex with ATP and Elf1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Keywords | CryoEM / RNA / Polymerase II / Transcription | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationRPB4-RPB7 complex / nuclear-transcribed mRNA catabolic process, deadenylation-dependent decay / RNA Polymerase I Transcription Initiation / Processing of Capped Intron-Containing Pre-mRNA / RNA Polymerase III Transcription Initiation From Type 2 Promoter / RNA Pol II CTD phosphorylation and interaction with CE / Formation of the Early Elongation Complex / mRNA Capping / RNA polymerase II transcribes snRNA genes / TP53 Regulates Transcription of DNA Repair Genes ...RPB4-RPB7 complex / nuclear-transcribed mRNA catabolic process, deadenylation-dependent decay / RNA Polymerase I Transcription Initiation / Processing of Capped Intron-Containing Pre-mRNA / RNA Polymerase III Transcription Initiation From Type 2 Promoter / RNA Pol II CTD phosphorylation and interaction with CE / Formation of the Early Elongation Complex / mRNA Capping / RNA polymerase II transcribes snRNA genes / TP53 Regulates Transcription of DNA Repair Genes / RNA Polymerase II Promoter Escape / RNA Polymerase II Transcription Pre-Initiation And Promoter Opening / RNA Polymerase II Transcription Initiation / RNA Polymerase II Transcription Initiation And Promoter Clearance / termination of RNA polymerase II transcription / RNA Polymerase II Pre-transcription Events / termination of RNA polymerase III transcription / Formation of TC-NER Pre-Incision Complex / RNA-templated transcription / positive regulation of nuclear-transcribed mRNA poly(A) tail shortening / RNA Polymerase I Promoter Escape / transcription initiation at RNA polymerase III promoter / termination of RNA polymerase I transcription / Gap-filling DNA repair synthesis and ligation in TC-NER / transcription initiation at RNA polymerase I promoter / nucleolar large rRNA transcription by RNA polymerase I / Estrogen-dependent gene expression / RNA polymerase II complex binding / transcription by RNA polymerase III / maintenance of transcriptional fidelity during transcription elongation by RNA polymerase II / Dual incision in TC-NER / positive regulation of translational initiation / nuclear-transcribed mRNA catabolic process / RNA polymerase I complex / RNA polymerase III complex / transcription elongation by RNA polymerase I / RNA polymerase II, core complex / tRNA transcription by RNA polymerase III / transcription by RNA polymerase I / translesion synthesis / transcription-coupled nucleotide-excision repair / translation initiation factor binding / transcription initiation-coupled chromatin remodeling / transcription elongation factor complex / transcription initiation at RNA polymerase II promoter / DNA-templated transcription initiation / transcription elongation by RNA polymerase II / P-body / mRNA transcription by RNA polymerase II / ribonucleoside binding / DNA-directed RNA polymerase / mRNA processing / cytoplasmic stress granule / DNA-directed RNA polymerase activity / peroxisome / single-stranded DNA binding / ribosome biogenesis / transcription by RNA polymerase II / nucleic acid binding / protein dimerization activity / single-stranded RNA binding / nucleotide binding / mRNA binding / nucleolus / mitochondrion / DNA binding / zinc ion binding / nucleoplasm / metal ion binding / nucleus / cytoplasm Similarity search - Function | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Method | single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 1.96 Å | |||||||||||||||||||||
Authors | Yi G / Li Q / Wang D / Zhang P | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding support | United Kingdom, United States, 6 items
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Citation | Journal: Mol Cell / Year: 2026Title: Sub-2 Å cryo-EM structures of transcribing RNA polymerase II reveal critical roles of water molecules in catalysis. Authors: Qingrong Li / Gangshun Yi / Yue Wu / Sophy Xu / Jenny Chong / Xuhui Huang / Peijun Zhang / Dong Wang / ![]() Abstract: RNA polymerase II (RNA Pol II) is central to gene expression, but its catalytic mechanism remains elusive due to the absence of high-resolution structural data. The role of water molecules in RNA Pol ...RNA polymerase II (RNA Pol II) is central to gene expression, but its catalytic mechanism remains elusive due to the absence of high-resolution structural data. The role of water molecules in RNA Pol II catalysis is unknown. Here, we present 3 high-resolution cryo-electron microscopy structures of active Saccharomyces cerevisiae RNA Pol II elongation complexes in distinct catalytic states: two pre-catalysis states at 1.96 Å and 2.26 Å resolution and a post-catalysis state at 2.33 Å resolution. Each structure contains over 700-1,350 ordered water molecules, many located at functionally critical positions. Comparative analysis shows that these waters play essential roles in proton-transfer steps during RNA Pol II catalysis, facilitating substrate recognition and trigger-loop folding during nucleotide addition. Strikingly, these waters are conserved between prokaryotic and eukaryotic transcription machineries (see Mueller and Darst). These findings provide unprecedented mechanistic insights into RNA Pol II catalysis and reveal vital and evolutionarily conserved roles of water molecules in transcription. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Map data | emd_55239.map.gz | 182.6 MB | EMDB map data format | |
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| Header (meta data) | emd-55239-v30.xml emd-55239.xml | 40.2 KB 40.2 KB | Display Display | EMDB header |
| FSC (resolution estimation) | emd_55239_fsc.xml | 12.1 KB | Display | FSC data file |
| Images | emd_55239.png | 49.8 KB | ||
| Filedesc metadata | emd-55239.cif.gz | 10.2 KB | ||
| Others | emd_55239_half_map_1.map.gz emd_55239_half_map_2.map.gz | 179.5 MB 179.6 MB | ||
| Archive directory | http://ftp.pdbj.org/pub/emdb/structures/EMD-55239 ftp://ftp.pdbj.org/pub/emdb/structures/EMD-55239 | HTTPS FTP |
-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 9sv6MC ![]() 9qebC ![]() 9rybC C: citing same article ( M: atomic model generated by this map |
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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_55239.map.gz / Format: CCP4 / Size: 193.2 MB / Type: IMAGE STORED AS FLOATING POINT NUMBER (4 BYTES) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Annotation | CryoEM map of Yeast RNA polymerase II elongation complex with ATP and Elf1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Projections & slices | Image control
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| Voxel size | X=Y=Z: 0.932 Å | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Symmetry | Space group: 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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-Half map: Half map B of CryoEM map of Yeast...
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| Annotation | Half map B of CryoEM map of Yeast RNA polymerase II elongation complex with ATP and Elf1 | ||||||||||||
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| Annotation | Half map A of CryoEM map of Yeast RNA polymerase II elongation complex with ATP and Elf1 | ||||||||||||
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Sample components
+Entire : Yeast RNA Polymerase II elongation complex
+Supramolecule #1: Yeast RNA Polymerase II elongation complex
+Macromolecule #1: DNA-directed RNA polymerase II subunit RPB1
+Macromolecule #2: DNA-directed RNA polymerase II subunit RPB2
+Macromolecule #3: DNA-directed RNA polymerase II subunit RPB3
+Macromolecule #4: DNA-directed RNA polymerase II subunit RPB4
+Macromolecule #5: DNA-directed RNA polymerases I, II, and III subunit RPABC1
+Macromolecule #6: DNA-directed RNA polymerases I, II, and III subunit RPABC2
+Macromolecule #7: DNA-directed RNA polymerase II subunit RPB7
+Macromolecule #8: DNA-directed RNA polymerases I, II, and III subunit RPABC3
+Macromolecule #9: DNA-directed RNA polymerase II subunit RPB9
+Macromolecule #10: DNA-directed RNA polymerases I, II, and III subunit RPABC5
+Macromolecule #11: DNA-directed RNA polymerase II subunit RPB11
+Macromolecule #12: DNA-directed RNA polymerases I, II, and III subunit RPABC4
+Macromolecule #16: Transcription elongation factor 1
+Macromolecule #13: DNA (74-MER)
+Macromolecule #15: DNA (74-MER)
+Macromolecule #14: RNA (5'-R(P*AP*UP*CP*GP*AP*GP*AP*GP*G)-3')
+Macromolecule #17: ADENOSINE-5'-TRIPHOSPHATE
+Macromolecule #18: MAGNESIUM ION
+Macromolecule #19: ZINC ION
+Macromolecule #20: POTASSIUM ION
+Macromolecule #21: water
-Experimental details
-Structure determination
| Method | cryo EM |
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Processing | single particle reconstruction |
| Aggregation state | particle |
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Sample preparation
| Concentration | 1 mg/mL |
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| Buffer | pH: 7.5 |
| Grid | Model: Quantifoil / Material: COPPER / Support film - Material: CARBON / Support film - topology: HOLEY |
| Vitrification | Cryogen name: ETHANE / Chamber humidity: 100 % / Chamber temperature: 277.15 K / Instrument: FEI VITROBOT MARK II |
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Electron microscopy
| Microscope | TFS KRIOS |
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| Image recording | Film or detector model: GATAN K3 (6k x 4k) / Average electron dose: 50.0 e/Å2 |
| Electron beam | Acceleration voltage: 300 kV / Electron source: FIELD EMISSION GUN |
| Electron optics | C2 aperture diameter: 100.0 µm / Illumination mode: FLOOD BEAM / Imaging mode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 2.5 µm / Nominal defocus min: 0.5 µm |
| Experimental equipment | ![]() Model: Titan Krios / Image courtesy: FEI Company |
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