Journal: J Bacteriol / Year: 2012 Title: Three-dimensional structures of pathogenic and saprophytic Leptospira species revealed by cryo-electron tomography. Authors: Gianmarco Raddi / Dustin R Morado / Jie Yan / David A Haake / X Frank Yang / Jun Liu / Abstract: Leptospira interrogans is the primary causative agent of the most widespread zoonotic disease, leptospirosis. An in-depth structural characterization of L. interrogans is needed to understand its ...Leptospira interrogans is the primary causative agent of the most widespread zoonotic disease, leptospirosis. An in-depth structural characterization of L. interrogans is needed to understand its biology and pathogenesis. In this study, cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) was used to compare pathogenic and saprophytic species and examine the unique morphological features of this group of bacteria. Specifically, our study revealed a structural difference between the cell envelopes of L. interrogans and Leptospira biflexa involving variations in the lipopolysaccharide (LPS) layer. Through cryo-ET and subvolume averaging, we determined the first three-dimensional (3-D) structure of the flagellar motor of leptospira, with novel features in the flagellar C ring, export apparatus, and stator. Together with direct visualization of chemoreceptor arrays, DNA packing, periplasmic filaments, spherical cytoplasmic bodies, and a unique "cap" at the cell end, this report provides structural insights into these fascinating Leptospira species.
History
Deposition
Feb 24, 2014
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Header (metadata) release
Mar 12, 2014
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Map release
Apr 16, 2014
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Sep 24, 2014
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Current status
Sep 24, 2014
Processing site: RCSB / Status: Released
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Structure visualization
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Surface view with section colored by density value
Specimen holder model: GATAN LIQUID NITROGEN / Tilt series - Axis1 - Min angle: -64 ° / Tilt series - Axis1 - Max angle: 64 °
Experimental equipment
Model: Tecnai Polara / Image courtesy: FEI Company
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Final reconstruction
Resolution.type: BY AUTHOR / Resolution: 41.0 Å / Resolution method: OTHER / Software - Name: Protomo Details: Final maps were calculated from 621 averaged datasets Number subtomograms used: 61
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