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| Entry | Database: EMDB / ID: EMD-6690 | ||||||||||||
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| Title | Apaf-1-Caspase-9 holoenzyme | ||||||||||||
Map data | Apaf-1-Caspase-9 holoenzyme platform | ||||||||||||
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Keywords | apoptosis holoenzyme / APOPTOSIS | ||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationcaspase-9 / response to G1 DNA damage checkpoint signaling / caspase complex / regulation of apoptotic DNA fragmentation / cytochrome c-heme linkage / Formation of apoptosome / apoptosome / cytochrome complex / leukocyte apoptotic process / glial cell apoptotic process ...caspase-9 / response to G1 DNA damage checkpoint signaling / caspase complex / regulation of apoptotic DNA fragmentation / cytochrome c-heme linkage / Formation of apoptosome / apoptosome / cytochrome complex / leukocyte apoptotic process / glial cell apoptotic process / cysteine-type endopeptidase activator activity / response to cobalt ion / Caspase activation via Dependence Receptors in the absence of ligand / Activation of caspases through apoptosome-mediated cleavage / Regulation of the apoptosome activity / SMAC (DIABLO) binds to IAPs / SMAC(DIABLO)-mediated dissociation of IAP:caspase complexes / fibroblast apoptotic process / AKT phosphorylates targets in the cytosol / mitochondrial electron transport, cytochrome c to oxygen / epithelial cell apoptotic process / cysteine-type endopeptidase activator activity involved in apoptotic process / platelet formation / response to anesthetic / mitochondrial electron transport, ubiquinol to cytochrome c / TP53 Regulates Transcription of Caspase Activators and Caspases / Constitutive Signaling by AKT1 E17K in Cancer / Transcriptional Regulation by E2F6 / forebrain development / signal transduction in response to DNA damage / intrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway in response to endoplasmic reticulum stress / positive regulation of execution phase of apoptosis / cellular response to dexamethasone stimulus / cellular response to transforming growth factor beta stimulus / heat shock protein binding / cardiac muscle cell apoptotic process / response to nutrient / intrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway / protein maturation / response to ischemia / positive regulation of apoptotic signaling pathway / neural tube closure / apoptotic signaling pathway / kidney development / enzyme activator activity / NOD1/2 Signaling Pathway / ADP binding / protein processing / SH3 domain binding / mitochondrial intermembrane space / intrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway in response to DNA damage / cellular response to UV / response to estradiol / nervous system development / peptidase activity / positive regulation of neuron apoptotic process / neuron apoptotic process / secretory granule lumen / regulation of apoptotic process / response to lipopolysaccharide / ficolin-1-rich granule lumen / cell differentiation / response to hypoxia / electron transfer activity / positive regulation of apoptotic process / cysteine-type endopeptidase activity / nucleotide binding / apoptotic process / heme binding / DNA damage response / lipid binding / Neutrophil degranulation / protein kinase binding / protein-containing complex / mitochondrion / proteolysis / extracellular exosome / extracellular region / ATP binding / metal ion binding / identical protein binding / nucleus / cytoplasm / cytosol Similarity search - Function | ||||||||||||
| Biological species | Homo sapiens (human) / ![]() | ||||||||||||
| Method | single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 4.4 Å | ||||||||||||
Authors | Li Y / Zhou M | ||||||||||||
| Funding support | China, United Kingdom, 3 items
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Citation | Journal: Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A / Year: 2017Title: Mechanistic insights into caspase-9 activation by the structure of the apoptosome holoenzyme. Authors: Yini Li / Mengying Zhou / Qi Hu / Xiao-Chen Bai / Weiyun Huang / Sjors H W Scheres / Yigong Shi / ![]() Abstract: Mammalian intrinsic apoptosis requires activation of the initiator caspase-9, which then cleaves and activates the effector caspases to execute cell killing. The heptameric Apaf-1 apoptosome is ...Mammalian intrinsic apoptosis requires activation of the initiator caspase-9, which then cleaves and activates the effector caspases to execute cell killing. The heptameric Apaf-1 apoptosome is indispensable for caspase-9 activation by together forming a holoenzyme. The molecular mechanism of caspase-9 activation remains largely enigmatic. Here, we report the cryoelectron microscopy (cryo-EM) structure of an apoptotic holoenzyme and structure-guided biochemical analyses. The caspase recruitment domains (CARDs) of Apaf-1 and caspase-9 assemble in two different ways: a 4:4 complex docks onto the central hub of the apoptosome, and a 2:1 complex binds the periphery of the central hub. The interface between the CARD complex and the central hub is required for caspase-9 activation within the holoenzyme. Unexpectedly, the CARD of free caspase-9 strongly inhibits its proteolytic activity. These structural and biochemical findings demonstrate that the apoptosome activates caspase-9 at least in part through sequestration of the inhibitory CARD domain. | ||||||||||||
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| Structure viewer | EM map: SurfView Molmil Jmol/JSmol |
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| Map data | emd_6690.map.gz | 117 MB | EMDB map data format | |
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| Header (meta data) | emd-6690-v30.xml emd-6690.xml | 16.4 KB 16.4 KB | Display Display | EMDB header |
| Images | emd_6690.png | 94.4 KB | ||
| Filedesc metadata | emd-6690.cif.gz | 6.3 KB | ||
| Archive directory | http://ftp.pdbj.org/pub/emdb/structures/EMD-6690 ftp://ftp.pdbj.org/pub/emdb/structures/EMD-6690 | HTTPS FTP |
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| Summary document | emd_6690_validation.pdf.gz | 555.3 KB | Display | EMDB validaton report |
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| Full document | emd_6690_full_validation.pdf.gz | 554.9 KB | Display | |
| Data in XML | emd_6690_validation.xml.gz | 6.5 KB | Display | |
| Data in CIF | emd_6690_validation.cif.gz | 7.5 KB | Display | |
| Arichive directory | https://ftp.pdbj.org/pub/emdb/validation_reports/EMD-6690 ftp://ftp.pdbj.org/pub/emdb/validation_reports/EMD-6690 | HTTPS FTP |
-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 5wveMC ![]() 6691C ![]() 6692C M: atomic model generated by this map C: citing same article ( |
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| EMDB pages | EMDB (EBI/PDBe) / EMDataResource |
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| File | Download / File: emd_6690.map.gz / Format: CCP4 / Size: 125 MB / Type: IMAGE STORED AS FLOATING POINT NUMBER (4 BYTES) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Annotation | Apaf-1-Caspase-9 holoenzyme platform | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Projections & slices | Image control
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| Voxel size | X=Y=Z: 1.34 Å | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Symmetry | Space group: 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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-Supplemental data
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Sample components
+Entire : Apaf-1 apoptosome
+Supramolecule #1: Apaf-1 apoptosome
+Supramolecule #2: Apaf-1
+Supramolecule #3: cytochrome c
+Supramolecule #4: Apaf-1 CARD
+Supramolecule #5: caspase-9 CARD
+Macromolecule #1: Apoptotic protease-activating factor 1
+Macromolecule #2: Cytochrome c
+Macromolecule #3: Apoptotic protease-activating factor 1
+Macromolecule #4: Caspase
+Macromolecule #5: 2'-DEOXYADENOSINE 5'-TRIPHOSPHATE
+Macromolecule #6: MAGNESIUM ION
+Macromolecule #7: PROTOPORPHYRIN IX CONTAINING FE
-Experimental details
-Structure determination
| Method | cryo EM |
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Processing | single particle reconstruction |
| Aggregation state | particle |
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Sample preparation
| Buffer | pH: 7.5 |
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| Vitrification | Cryogen name: ETHANE |
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Electron microscopy
| Microscope | FEI POLARA 300 |
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| Image recording | Film or detector model: FEI FALCON II (4k x 4k) / Average electron dose: 32.0 e/Å2 |
| Electron beam | Acceleration voltage: 300 kV / Electron source: FIELD EMISSION GUN |
| Electron optics | Illumination mode: FLOOD BEAM / Imaging mode: BRIGHT FIELD |
| Experimental equipment | ![]() Model: Tecnai Polara / Image courtesy: FEI Company |
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| Startup model | Type of model: EMDB MAP |
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| Final reconstruction | Resolution.type: BY AUTHOR / Resolution: 4.4 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Number images used: 240130 |
| Initial angle assignment | Type: PROJECTION MATCHING |
| Final angle assignment | Type: PROJECTION MATCHING |
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