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Database: EMDB / ID: EMD-64764
TitleCryo-EM structure of DICER/26S-GU complex in dicing state
Map dataElectron density map of DICER/26S-GU complex
Sample
  • Complex: Complex of DICER/26S-GU in dicing state
    • RNA: RNA (64-MER)
    • Protein or peptide: Endoribonuclease Dicer
  • Ligand: CALCIUM ION
KeywordsEndoribonuclease Dicer / RNA / miRNA / precursor miRNA / HYDROLASE
Function / homology
Function and homology information


peripheral nervous system myelin formation / global gene silencing by mRNA cleavage / negative regulation of Schwann cell proliferation / pre-miRNA binding / tRNA-derived small RNA (tsRNA or tRNA-related fragment, tRF) biogenesis / Small interfering RNA (siRNA) biogenesis / tRNA decay / apoptotic DNA fragmentation / ribonuclease III / deoxyribonuclease I activity ...peripheral nervous system myelin formation / global gene silencing by mRNA cleavage / negative regulation of Schwann cell proliferation / pre-miRNA binding / tRNA-derived small RNA (tsRNA or tRNA-related fragment, tRF) biogenesis / Small interfering RNA (siRNA) biogenesis / tRNA decay / apoptotic DNA fragmentation / ribonuclease III / deoxyribonuclease I activity / nerve development / positive regulation of Schwann cell differentiation / RISC-loading complex / positive regulation of myelination / miRNA metabolic process / RISC complex assembly / miRNA processing / ribonuclease III activity / pre-miRNA processing / siRNA processing / siRNA binding / M-decay: degradation of maternal mRNAs by maternally stored factors / Regulation of MITF-M-dependent genes involved in apoptosis / RISC complex / MicroRNA (miRNA) biogenesis / negative regulation of tumor necrosis factor production / negative regulation of tumor necrosis factor-mediated signaling pathway / neuron projection morphogenesis / RNA endonuclease activity / helicase activity / double-stranded RNA binding / protein domain specific binding / negative regulation of gene expression / perinuclear region of cytoplasm / negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II / RNA binding / extracellular exosome / ATP binding / metal ion binding / nucleus / cytoplasm / cytosol
Similarity search - Function
Dicer, double-stranded RNA-binding domain / Dicer, partner-binding domain / Dicer, dsRNA-binding domain / : / : / Dicer, platform domain / Dicer dimerisation domain / Dicer dimerisation domain superfamily / Dicer dimerisation domain / Dicer double-stranded RNA-binding fold domain profile. ...Dicer, double-stranded RNA-binding domain / Dicer, partner-binding domain / Dicer, dsRNA-binding domain / : / : / Dicer, platform domain / Dicer dimerisation domain / Dicer dimerisation domain superfamily / Dicer dimerisation domain / Dicer double-stranded RNA-binding fold domain profile. / Ribonuclease III family signature. / Ribonuclease III domain / Ribonuclease III family domain profile. / Ribonuclease III family / Ribonuclease III domain / PAZ domain superfamily / PAZ / PAZ domain / PAZ domain profile. / PAZ domain / Double-stranded RNA binding motif / Ribonuclease III, endonuclease domain superfamily / Double stranded RNA-binding domain (dsRBD) profile. / Double-stranded RNA-binding domain / DEAD/DEAH box helicase domain / DEAD/DEAH box helicase / Helicase conserved C-terminal domain / helicase superfamily c-terminal domain / Superfamilies 1 and 2 helicase C-terminal domain profile. / Superfamilies 1 and 2 helicase ATP-binding type-1 domain profile. / DEAD-like helicases superfamily / Helicase, C-terminal / Helicase superfamily 1/2, ATP-binding domain / P-loop containing nucleoside triphosphate hydrolase
Similarity search - Domain/homology
Endoribonuclease Dicer
Similarity search - Component
Biological speciesHomo sapiens (human) / synthetic construct (others)
Methodsingle particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.37 Å
AuthorsNgo MK
Funding support Hong Kong, 1 items
OrganizationGrant numberCountry
Other government16103023 Hong Kong
CitationJournal: Nature / Year: 2026
Title: DICER cleavage fidelity is governed by 5'-end binding pockets.
Authors: Minh Khoa Ngo / Cong Truc Le / Tuan Anh Nguyen /
Abstract: RNA interference (RNAi) depends on DICER, an essential enzyme that processes RNA precursors into small regulatory RNAs. DICER cleaves RNA precursors according to the 5'-end counting rule, in which ...RNA interference (RNAi) depends on DICER, an essential enzyme that processes RNA precursors into small regulatory RNAs. DICER cleaves RNA precursors according to the 5'-end counting rule, in which RNA length is measured from the 5'-end. Previous work proposed a single 5'-end binding pocket that disfavours guanosine (5'-G), leading to cleavage inaccuracies. Here we show that 5'-G promotes precise cleavage for many substrates. Using massively parallel dicing assays and cryo-electron microscopy, we identify a conserved guanosine-favoured (G-favoured) binding pocket in DICER, distinct from the previously described uridine-favoured (U-favoured) pocket. Together, these pockets influence the alignment between 21-nucleotide and 22-nucleotide cleavage registers, expanding the mechanism of small-RNA biogenesis in metazoan DICERs. We also find that conflicts between 5'-end binding and RNA-motif recognition can trigger RNA conformational adjustments that preserve accurate cleavage-site selection. In addition, conformational adjustments of the double-stranded RNA-binding domain (dsRBD) and PAZ domain help to align substrates with the catalytic centres for precise double-strand cleavage. These results show that the DICER cleavage mechanism integrates dual 5'-end binding pockets, RNA-motif influence and domain motions, advancing our understanding of microRNA biogenesis.
History
DepositionMay 22, 2025-
Header (metadata) releaseMar 11, 2026-
Map releaseMar 11, 2026-
UpdateMar 18, 2026-
Current statusMar 18, 2026Processing site: PDBj / Status: Released

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Map

FileDownload / File: emd_64764.map.gz / Format: CCP4 / Size: 64 MB / Type: IMAGE STORED AS FLOATING POINT NUMBER (4 BYTES)
AnnotationElectron density map of DICER/26S-GU complex
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AxesZ (Sec.)Y (Row.)X (Col.)
1.06 Å/pix.
x 256 pix.
= 271.36 Å		1.06 Å/pix.
x 256 pix.
= 271.36 Å		1.06 Å/pix.
x 256 pix.
= 271.36 Å

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Voxel sizeX=Y=Z: 1.06 Å
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Contour LevelBy AUTHOR: 0.2
Minimum - Maximum-0.08473849 - 1.7620703
Average (Standard dev.)0.0018820356 (±0.035620358)
SymmetrySpace group: 1
Details

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Map geometry
Axis orderXYZ
Origin000
Dimensions256256256
Spacing256256256
CellA=B=C: 271.36 Å
α=β=γ: 90.0 °

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Mask #1

Fileemd_64764_msk_1.map
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Half map: Half map B of DICER/26S-GU complex

Fileemd_64764_half_map_1.map
AnnotationHalf map B of DICER/26S-GU complex
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Half map: Half map A of DICER/26S-GU complex

Fileemd_64764_half_map_2.map
AnnotationHalf map A of DICER/26S-GU complex
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Sample components

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Entire : Complex of DICER/26S-GU in dicing state

EntireName: Complex of DICER/26S-GU in dicing state
Components
  • Complex: Complex of DICER/26S-GU in dicing state
    • RNA: RNA (64-MER)
    • Protein or peptide: Endoribonuclease Dicer
  • Ligand: CALCIUM ION

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Supramolecule #1: Complex of DICER/26S-GU in dicing state

SupramoleculeName: Complex of DICER/26S-GU in dicing state / type: complex / ID: 1 / Parent: 0 / Macromolecule list: #1-#2
Details: Recombinant DICER and chemically synthesis shRNA forming complex in dicing-competent state
Source (natural)Organism: Homo sapiens (human)

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Macromolecule #1: RNA (64-MER)

MacromoleculeName: RNA (64-MER) / type: rna / ID: 1 / Number of copies: 1
Source (natural)Organism: synthetic construct (others)
Molecular weightTheoretical: 20.545252 KDa
SequenceString:
GGGAUAUUUC UCGCAGAUCU CAUGUGAAAA AAAAAACACA UGACAUCUGU GAGAAAUAUU CUUA

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Macromolecule #2: Endoribonuclease Dicer

MacromoleculeName: Endoribonuclease Dicer / type: protein_or_peptide / ID: 2 / Number of copies: 1 / Enantiomer: LEVO / EC number: ribonuclease III
Source (natural)Organism: Homo sapiens (human)
Molecular weightTheoretical: 218.947328 KDa
Recombinant expressionOrganism: Homo sapiens (human)
SequenceString: MKSPALQPLS MAGLQLMTPA SSPMGPFFGL PWQQEAIHDN IYTPRKYQVE LLEAALDHNT IVCLNTGSGK TFIAVLLTKE LSYQIRGDF SRNGKRTVFL VNSANQVAQQ VSAVRTHSDL KVGEYSNLEV NASWTKERWN QEFTKHQVLI MTCYVALNVL K NGYLSLSD ...String:
MKSPALQPLS MAGLQLMTPA SSPMGPFFGL PWQQEAIHDN IYTPRKYQVE LLEAALDHNT IVCLNTGSGK TFIAVLLTKE LSYQIRGDF SRNGKRTVFL VNSANQVAQQ VSAVRTHSDL KVGEYSNLEV NASWTKERWN QEFTKHQVLI MTCYVALNVL K NGYLSLSD INLLVFDECH LAILDHPYRE IMKLCENCPS CPRILGLTAS ILNGKCDPEE LEEKIQKLEK ILKSNAETAT DL VVLDRYT SQPCEIVVDC GPFTDRSGLY ERLLMELEEA LNFINDCNIS VHSKERDSTL ISKQILSDCR AVLVVLGPWC ADK VAGMMV RELQKYIKHE QEELHRKFLL FTDTFLRKIH ALCEEHFSPA SLDLKFVTPK VIKLLEILRK YKPYERQQFE SVEW YNNRN QDNYVSWSDS EDDDEDEEIE EKEKPETNFP SPFTNILCGI IFVERRYTAV VLNRLIKEAG KQDPELAYIS SNFIT GHGI GKNQPRNKQM EAEFRKQEEV LRKFRAHETN LLIATSIVEE GVDIPKCNLV VRFDLPTEYR SYVQSKGRAR APISNY IML ADTDKIKSFE EDLKTYKAIE KILRNKCSKS VDTGETDIDP VMDDDDVFPP YVLRPDDGGP RVTINTAIGH INRYCAR LP SDPFTHLAPK CRTRELPDGT FYSTLYLPIN SPLRASIVGP PMSCVRLAER VVALICCEKL HKIGELDDHL MPVGKETV K YEEELDLHDE EETSVPGRPG STKRRQCYPK AIPECLRDSY PRPDQPCYLY VIGMVLTTPL PDELNFRRRK LYPPEDTTR CFGILTAKPI PQIPHFPVYT RSGEVTISIE LKKSGFMLSL QMLELITRLH QYIFSHILRL EKPALEFKPT DADSAYCVLP LNVVNDSST LDIDFKFMED IEKSEARIGI PSTKYTKETP FVFKLEDYQD AVIIPRYRNF DQPHRFYVAD VYTDLTPLSK F PSPEYETF AEYYKTKYNL DLTNLNQPLL DVDHTSSRLN LLTPRHLNQK GKALPLSSAE KRKAKWESLQ NKQILVPELC AI HPIPASL WRKAVCLPSI LYRLHCLLTA EELRAQTASD AGVGVRSLPA DFRYPNLDFG WKKSIDSKSF ISISNSSSAE NDN YCKHST IVPENAAHQG ANRTSSLENH DQMSVNCRTL LSESPGKLHV EVSADLTAIN GLSYNQNLAN GSYDLANRDF CQGN QLNYY KQEIPVQPTT SYSIQNLYSY ENQPQPSDEC TLLSNKYLDG NANKSTSDGS PVMAVMPGTT DTIQVLKGRM DSEQS PSIG YSSRTLGPNP GLILQALTLS NASDGFNLER LEMLGDSFLK HAITTYLFCT YPDAHEGRLS YMRSKKVSNC NLYRLG KKK GLPSRMVVSI FDPPVNWLPP GYVVNQDKSN TDKWEKDEMT KDCMLANGKL DEDYEEEDEE EESLMWRAPK EEADYED DF LEYDQEHIRF IDNMLMGSGA FVKKISLSPF STTDSAYEWK MPKKSSLGSM PFSSDFEDFD YSSWDAMCYL DPSKAVEE D DFVVGFWNPS EENCGVDTGK QSISYDLHTE QCIADKSIAD CVEALLGCYL TSCGERAAQL FLCSLGLKVL PVIKRTDRE KALCPTRENF NSQQKNLSVS CAAASVASSR SSVLKDSEYG CLKIPPRCMF DHPDADKTLN HLISGFENFE KKINYRFKNK AYLLQAFTH ASYHYNTITD CYQRLEFLGD AILDYLITKH LYEDPRQHSP GVLTDLRSAL VNNTIFASLA VKYDYHKYFK A VSPELFHV IDDFVQFQLE KNEMQGMDSE LRRSEEDEEK EEDIEVPKAM GDIFESLAGA IYMDSGMSLE TVWQVYYPMM RP LIEKFSA NVPRSPVREL LEMEPETAKF SPAERTYDGK VRVTVEVVGK GKFKGVGRSY RIAKSAAARR ALRSLKANQP QVP NS

UniProtKB: Endoribonuclease Dicer

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Macromolecule #3: CALCIUM ION

MacromoleculeName: CALCIUM ION / type: ligand / ID: 3 / Number of copies: 2 / Formula: CA
Molecular weightTheoretical: 40.078 Da

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Experimental details

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Structure determination

Methodcryo EM
Processingsingle particle reconstruction
Aggregation stateparticle

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Sample preparation

BufferpH: 8
VitrificationCryogen name: ETHANE

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Electron microscopy

MicroscopeTFS KRIOS
Image recordingFilm or detector model: TFS FALCON 4i (4k x 4k) / Average electron dose: 50.0 e/Å2
Electron beamAcceleration voltage: 300 kV / Electron source: FIELD EMISSION GUN
Electron opticsIllumination mode: FLOOD BEAM / Imaging mode: OTHER / Nominal defocus max: 2.3000000000000003 µm / Nominal defocus min: 1.2 µm
Experimental equipment
Model: Titan Krios / Image courtesy: FEI Company

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Image processing

CTF correctionType: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION
Startup modelType of model: PDB ENTRY
PDB model - PDB ID:

7xw2

Final reconstructionResolution.type: BY AUTHOR / Resolution: 3.37 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Number images used: 1755133
Initial angle assignmentType: NOT APPLICABLE
Final angle assignmentType: NOT APPLICABLE

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Atomic model buiding 1

SoftwareName: Coot (ver. 0.9.85)
RefinementProtocol: OTHER
Output model

PDB-9v42:
Cryo-EM structure of DICER/26S-GU complex in dicing state

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