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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 10pl | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Asymmetric architecture and adaptation of Treponema flagella | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Keywords | MOTOR PROTEIN / Treponema / Flagellin / Motility / Supercoil | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationperiplasmic flagellum / bacterial-type flagellum-dependent cell motility / outer membrane-bounded periplasmic space / structural molecule activity Similarity search - Function | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Biological species | Treponema denticola ATCC 35405 (bacteria) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.44 Å | |||||||||||||||||||||
Authors | Wang, J. / Kurniyati, K. / Guo, W. / Botting, J.M. / Sindelar, C.V. / Li, C. / Liu, J. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding support | United States, 5items
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Citation | Journal: Nat Commun / Year: 2026Title: Asymmetric architecture and adaptation of Treponema flagella. Authors: Jiaqi Wang / Kurni Kurniyati / Wangbiao Guo / Jack M Botting / Hui Wu / Charles V Sindelar / Chunhao Li / Jun Liu / ![]() Abstract: Spirochetes exhibit a distinctive corkscrew-like motility driven by periplasmic flagella that wrap around the cell body in a supercoiled configuration, yet the structural basis of this propulsion ...Spirochetes exhibit a distinctive corkscrew-like motility driven by periplasmic flagella that wrap around the cell body in a supercoiled configuration, yet the structural basis of this propulsion remains poorly understood. Here we combine cryo-electron microscopy, cryo-electron tomography, and genetic and biochemical analyses to determine the assembly and adaptation principles of the supercoiled flagellar filament in Treponema denticola, a major periodontal pathogen. Near-atomic structures reveal a glycosylated FlaB flagellin core encased by an asymmetric sheath. The major sheath protein FlaA forms the bulk of the sheath and mechanically couples to the core through defined interfaces required for efficient motility, whereas four minor sheath proteins (FlaA1, FlaA2, FlaAP1, and FlaAP2) assemble along the concave side of the filament to accommodate intrinsic curvature. Disruption of this asymmetric core-sheath organization compromises force transmission and impairs motility, establishing coordinated asymmetric assembly as a fundamental mechanism underlying spirochetal motility. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| PDBx/mmCIF format | 10pl.cif.gz | 1.2 MB | Display | PDBx/mmCIF format |
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| PDB format | pdb10pl.ent.gz | Display | PDB format | |
| PDBx/mmJSON format | 10pl.json.gz | Tree view | PDBx/mmJSON format | |
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| Arichive directory | https://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/0p/10pl ftp://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/0p/10pl | HTTPS FTP |
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-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 75374MC ![]() 10pmC ![]() 10ppC M: map data used to model this data C: citing same article ( |
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| Similar structure data | Similarity search - Function & homology F&H Search |
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Components
-Protein , 4 types, 21 molecules BaBdBcBbBkBjBiBhBgBfBeFAAbAgAhAfAeAdAcAa
| #1: Protein | Mass: 31342.555 Da / Num. of mol.: 11 / Source method: isolated from a natural source / Source: (natural) Treponema denticola ATCC 35405 (bacteria) / References: UniProt: Q73MN1#2: Protein | | Mass: 12487.430 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Source method: isolated from a natural source / Source: (natural) Treponema denticola ATCC 35405 (bacteria) / References: UniProt: Q73MM8#3: Protein | | Mass: 21413.689 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Source method: isolated from a natural source / Source: (natural) Treponema denticola ATCC 35405 (bacteria) / References: UniProt: Q73K73#8: Protein | Mass: 36868.539 Da / Num. of mol.: 8 / Source method: isolated from a natural source / Source: (natural) Treponema denticola ATCC 35405 (bacteria) / References: UniProt: Q73M00 |
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-Flagellar filament outer layer protein FlaA, ... , 4 types, 4 molecules BCDE
| #4: Protein | Mass: 23017.166 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Source method: isolated from a natural source / Source: (natural) Treponema denticola ATCC 35405 (bacteria) / References: UniProt: Q73MU8 |
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| #5: Protein | Mass: 23751.732 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Source method: isolated from a natural source / Source: (natural) Treponema denticola ATCC 35405 (bacteria) / References: UniProt: Q73MU9 |
| #6: Protein | Mass: 23693.697 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Source method: isolated from a natural source / Source: (natural) Treponema denticola ATCC 35405 (bacteria) / References: UniProt: Q73MU9 |
| #7: Protein | Mass: 25093.322 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Source method: isolated from a natural source / Source: (natural) Treponema denticola ATCC 35405 (bacteria) / References: UniProt: Q73MU8 |
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| Has protein modification | N |
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-Experiment
| Experiment | Method: ELECTRON MICROSCOPY |
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| EM experiment | Aggregation state: FILAMENT / 3D reconstruction method: single particle reconstruction |
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| Component | Name: Flagellar filament of Treponema denticola / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: all / Source: NATURAL |
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| Source (natural) | Organism: Treponema denticola ATCC 35405 (bacteria) |
| Buffer solution | pH: 7.4 |
| Specimen | Embedding applied: NO / Shadowing applied: NO / Staining applied: NO / Vitrification applied: YES |
| Vitrification | Cryogen name: ETHANE-PROPANE |
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| Experimental equipment | ![]() Model: Titan Krios / Image courtesy: FEI Company |
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| Microscopy | Model: TFS KRIOS |
| Electron gun | Electron source: FIELD EMISSION GUN / Accelerating voltage: 300 kV / Illumination mode: FLOOD BEAM |
| Electron lens | Mode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 2200 nm / Nominal defocus min: 1600 nm / Cs: 2.7 mm |
| Specimen holder | Cryogen: NITROGEN |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 70 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 (6k x 4k) |
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| CTF correction | Type: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 3.44 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 159002 / Symmetry type: POINT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Refinement | Highest resolution: 3.44 Å Stereochemistry target values: REAL-SPACE (WEIGHTED MAP SUM AT ATOM CENTERS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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