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Database: PDB / ID: 11nc
TitleAzotobacter vinelandii MoFeP (C1 symmetry) determined using the SPT Labtech chameleon in the presence of 0.25x SurfACT
Components(Nitrogenase molybdenum-iron protein ...) x 2
KeywordsOXIDOREDUCTASE / Nitrogenase / FeMoCo / nitrogen / P-cluster / METAL BINDING PROTEIN
Function / homology
Function and homology information


nitrogen fixation / molybdenum-iron nitrogenase complex / nitrogenase / nitrogenase activity / iron-sulfur cluster binding / ATP binding / metal ion binding
Similarity search - Function
Nitrogenase molybdenum-iron protein beta chain, N-terminal / Domain of unknown function (DUF3364) / Nitrogenase molybdenum-iron protein alpha chain / Nitrogenase molybdenum-iron protein beta chain / Nitrogenase component 1, alpha chain / Nitrogenase component 1, conserved site / Nitrogenases component 1 alpha and beta subunits signature 2. / Nitrogenases component 1 alpha and beta subunits signature 1. / : / Nitrogenase/oxidoreductase, component 1 / Nitrogenase component 1 type Oxidoreductase
Similarity search - Domain/homology
FE(8)-S(7) CLUSTER / : / 3-HYDROXY-3-CARBOXY-ADIPIC ACID / Chem-ICS / Nitrogenase molybdenum-iron protein alpha chain / Nitrogenase molybdenum-iron protein beta chain
Similarity search - Component
Biological speciesAzotobacter vinelandii (bacteria)
MethodELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 2.16 Å
AuthorsEnos, S.E. / Cook, B.D. / Rahmani, H. / Narehood, S.M. / Li, Y. / Kuschnerus, I.C. / Redford, H.T. / Dukakis, P. / Ji, D. / Bachochin, M.J. ...Enos, S.E. / Cook, B.D. / Rahmani, H. / Narehood, S.M. / Li, Y. / Kuschnerus, I.C. / Redford, H.T. / Dukakis, P. / Ji, D. / Bachochin, M.J. / Grotjahn, D.A. / Herzik, M.A.
Funding support United States, 5items
OrganizationGrant numberCountry
National Institutes of Health/National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIH/NIGMS)5R35GM138206 United States
National Institutes of Health/National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIH/NIGMS)1S10OD032471 United States
Other privateSearle Scholars United States
Other privateCottrell Scholars United States
Other privateGeorge W. and Carol A. Lattimer Faculty Research Fellowship United States
CitationJournal: bioRxiv / Year: 2026
Title: A Surfactant Cocktail Overcomes Air-Water Interface Artifacts in Single-Particle CryoEM.
Authors: Suzanne E Enos / Brian D Cook / Hamidreza Rahmani / Sarah M Narehood / Yizhou Li / Inga C Kuschnerus / Trevor H Redford / Peter Dukakis / Daniel Ji / Maxwell J Bachochin / Danielle A Grotjahn / Mark A Herzik
Abstract: Single-particle cryogenic electron microscopy (cryoEM) is a widely used technique for structure determination of biomacromolecules to near-atomic resolution. Random distributions of these molecules ...Single-particle cryogenic electron microscopy (cryoEM) is a widely used technique for structure determination of biomacromolecules to near-atomic resolution. Random distributions of these molecules in vitrified ice are necessary to accumulate enough two-dimensional views to generate a complete three-dimensional (3-D) reconstruction. However, interactions between the sample and the air-water interface (AWI) that occur during vitrification often bias the views of the sample, a phenomenon termed preferred orientation, limiting our ability to obtain 3-D reconstructions. Surfactants are often used as sample additives to prevent AWI-induced deterioration, but no general strategy exists for surfactant choice, requiring laborious screening for each sample. To circumvent these issues, we developed SurfACT, a cocktail of diverse surfactants with distinct physicochemical properties that limits AWI-dependent sample denaturation and orientation bias, while mitigating individual surfactant-specific drawbacks. Here we demonstrate SurfACT's effectiveness with four proteins plagued by AWI-induced issues, including two species of hemagglutinin (HA), molybdenum-iron protein (MoFeP) from the nitrogenase enzyme, and aldolase. All four samples show drastically improved viewing distribution and map completeness when SurfACT is applied. Cryogenic electron tomography demonstrates that SurfACT redistributes particles from the AWI into the bulk ice, driving signal recovery and inhibiting denaturation. This versatile sample additive minimizes sample-specific screening and expands the capabilities and range of suitable samples for cryoEM.
History
DepositionMar 5, 2026Deposition site: RCSB / Processing site: RCSB
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Deposited unit
A: Nitrogenase molybdenum-iron protein alpha chain
B: Nitrogenase molybdenum-iron protein beta chain
C: Nitrogenase molybdenum-iron protein alpha chain
D: Nitrogenase molybdenum-iron protein beta chain
hetero molecules


Theoretical massNumber of molelcules
Total (without water)233,23912
Polymers229,7984
Non-polymers3,4418
Water43,9212438
1


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  • defined by author&software
  • Evidence: electron microscopy, not applicable
TypeNameSymmetry operationNumber
identity operation1_555x,y,z1

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Components

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Nitrogenase molybdenum-iron protein ... , 2 types, 4 molecules ACBD

#1: Protein Nitrogenase molybdenum-iron protein alpha chain / Dinitrogenase / Nitrogenase component I


Mass: 55363.043 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 / Source method: isolated from a natural source / Source: (natural) Azotobacter vinelandii (bacteria) / References: UniProt: P07328, nitrogenase
#2: Protein Nitrogenase molybdenum-iron protein beta chain / Dinitrogenase / Nitrogenase component I


Mass: 59535.879 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 / Source method: isolated from a natural source / Source: (natural) Azotobacter vinelandii (bacteria) / References: UniProt: P07329, nitrogenase

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Non-polymers , 5 types, 2446 molecules

#3: Chemical ChemComp-HCA / 3-HYDROXY-3-CARBOXY-ADIPIC ACID


Mass: 206.150 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Formula: C7H10O7 / Feature type: SUBJECT OF INVESTIGATION
#4: Chemical ChemComp-ICS / iron-sulfur-molybdenum cluster with interstitial carbon


Mass: 787.451 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Formula: CFe7MoS9 / Feature type: SUBJECT OF INVESTIGATION
#5: Chemical ChemComp-FE / FE (III) ION


Mass: 55.845 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Formula: Fe / Feature type: SUBJECT OF INVESTIGATION
#6: Chemical ChemComp-CLF / FE(8)-S(7) CLUSTER


Mass: 671.215 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Formula: Fe8S7 / Feature type: SUBJECT OF INVESTIGATION
#7: Water ChemComp-HOH / water


Mass: 18.015 Da / Num. of mol.: 2438 / Source method: isolated from a natural source / Formula: H2O

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Details

Has ligand of interestY
Has protein modificationN

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Experimental details

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Experiment

ExperimentMethod: ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
EM experimentAggregation state: PARTICLE / 3D reconstruction method: single particle reconstruction

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Sample preparation

ComponentName: Azotobacter vinelandii MoFeP (C1 symmetry) determined using the SPT Labtech chameleon in the presence of 0.25x SurfACT
Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1-#2 / Source: NATURAL
Molecular weightValue: 0.230 MDa / Experimental value: NO
Source (natural)Organism: Azotobacter vinelandii (bacteria)
Buffer solutionpH: 8
Buffer component
IDConc.NameFormulaBuffer-ID
120 mMTRIS HClNH2C(CH2OH)3-HCl1
225 mMSodium ChlorideNaCl1
30.0125 %w/vCHAPSOC32H58N2O8S1
40.0012 %w/vFOMC20H25F13O111
50.0625 %w/vAmphipol A8-35(C6.2H10.3O1.35N0.65Na0.35)721
60.015 %w/vBrij-35(C2H4O)nC12H26O1
SpecimenConc.: 3.6 mg/ml / Embedding applied: NO / Shadowing applied: NO / Staining applied: NO / Vitrification applied: YES
Specimen supportGrid material: COPPER / Grid type: Quantifoil Active R1.2/0.8
VitrificationInstrument: SPT LABTECH CHAMELEON / Cryogen name: ETHANE / Humidity: 75 % / Chamber temperature: 298.15 K / Details: Samples were frozen with the SPT Labtech chameleon

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Electron microscopy imaging

Experimental equipment
Model: Titan Krios / Image courtesy: FEI Company
MicroscopyModel: TFS KRIOS
Electron gunElectron source: FIELD EMISSION GUN / Accelerating voltage: 300 kV / Illumination mode: FLOOD BEAM
Electron lensMode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal magnification: 165000 X / Nominal defocus max: 2500 nm / Nominal defocus min: 1000 nm / Cs: 2.7 mm / Alignment procedure: COMA FREE
Specimen holderCryogen: NITROGEN / Specimen holder model: FEI TITAN KRIOS AUTOGRID HOLDER
Image recordingAverage exposure time: 5 sec. / Electron dose: 65 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: TFS FALCON 4i (4k x 4k) / Num. of grids imaged: 1 / Num. of real images: 1182
EM imaging opticsEnergyfilter name: TFS Selectris X / Energyfilter slit width: 10 eV
Image scansWidth: 4096 / Height: 4096

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Processing

EM software
IDNameVersionCategory
1cryoSPARC4.7.1particle selection
2EPU2image acquisition
4cryoSPARC4.7.1CTF correction
9cryoSPARC4.7.1initial Euler assignment
10cryoSPARC4.7.1final Euler assignment
12cryoSPARC4.7.13D reconstruction
13PHENIX1.21.1_5286model refinement
CTF correctionType: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION
SymmetryPoint symmetry: C1 (asymmetric)
3D reconstructionResolution: 2.16 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 100372 / Algorithm: FOURIER SPACE / Symmetry type: POINT
Atomic model buildingB value: 49 / Protocol: RIGID BODY FIT / Space: REAL
Atomic model buildingPDB-ID: 7UT7

7ut7


Accession code: 7UT7 / Source name: PDB / Type: experimental model
RefinementHighest resolution: 2.16 Å
Stereochemistry target values: REAL-SPACE (WEIGHTED MAP SUM AT ATOM CENTERS)
Refine LS restraints
Refine-IDTypeDev idealNumber
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_bond_d0.00216499
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_angle_d0.54722771
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_dihedral_angle_d4.7762290
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_chiral_restr0.0452364
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_plane_restr0.0052858

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