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Database: PDB / ID: 30mn
TitlePLD-fold vaccinia virus endonuclease K4 with DNA
Components
  • 19mer-ssDNA-primer
  • Virion nicking-joining enzyme
KeywordsVIRAL PROTEIN / Nuclease / PLD / Phospholipase D / vaccinia virus / poxvirus / DNase / ssDNA
Function / homology
Function and homology information


virion component / endonuclease activity / hydrolase activity
Similarity search - Function
Phospholipase D / PLD-like domain / PLD3/4, PLD-like domain / : / Phospholipase D. Active site motifs. / Phospholipase D/Transphosphatidylase / Phospholipase D phosphodiesterase active site profile.
Similarity search - Domain/homology
DNA / DNA (> 10) / Virion nicking-joining enzyme
Similarity search - Component
Biological speciesOrthopoxvirus vaccinia
synthetic construct (others)
MethodELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 2.6 Å
AuthorsGroger, H. / Burmeister, W.P. / Tarbouriech, N.
Funding support France, 1items
OrganizationGrant numberCountry
Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR)ANR-22-CE11-0007-01 France
CitationJournal: J Mol Biol / Year: 2026
Title: High-resolution Structure of the Vaccinia Virus Phospholipase D-fold Endonuclease K4.
Authors: Henri Gröger / Candice Trouba / Jade Barbaste / Guillaume Lacroix / Guy Schoehn / Wim P Burmeister / Nicolas Tarbouriech /
Abstract: Vaccinia virus (VACV) is an orthopoxvirus closely related to mpox virus, which started global outbreaks in 2022. Poxvirus genomes are flanked by short, inverted complementary hairpin telomeres that ...Vaccinia virus (VACV) is an orthopoxvirus closely related to mpox virus, which started global outbreaks in 2022. Poxvirus genomes are flanked by short, inverted complementary hairpin telomeres that feature mismatched bases and insertions essential for viral replication. In this context, a role of the late protein K4 has been proposed. K4 is present in the virion, is apparently non-essential and has a phospholipase D (PLD)-fold as has VACV F13 protein. It also shares fold and nuclease activity with its closest homologue, mammalian PLD3. We established an endonuclease activity against ssDNA and hairpin loops and bubbles in a dsDNA context while RNA is resistant to cleavage. The 2.4 Å cryo-EM structure of K4 shows an unusual octameric assembly, also present in solution. At low concentration, tetramers and dimers similar to the one of hPLD3 are also present. Despite its nuclease activity, in K4 a C-terminal extension blocks the DNA binding pockets. Using an inactive mutant, fortuitously, a DNA 19mer bound simultaneously to 2 sites of the octamer where it displaced the C-termini. DNA binding uses similar residues as the hPLD3 5'-exonuclease, despite different activities and orientations of the DNA. The role of K4 and the control of its activity by the observed auto-inhibition remain enigmatic.
History
DepositionMay 4, 2026Deposition site: PDBE / Processing site: PDBE
Revision 1.0Sep 30, 2026Provider: repository / Type: Initial release
Revision 1.0Sep 30, 2026Data content type: EM metadata / Data content type: EM metadata / Provider: repository / Type: Initial release

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Assembly

Deposited unit
A: Virion nicking-joining enzyme
B: Virion nicking-joining enzyme
C: Virion nicking-joining enzyme
D: Virion nicking-joining enzyme
Y: 19mer-ssDNA-primer
Z: 19mer-ssDNA-primer


Theoretical massNumber of molelcules
Total (without water)220,3296
Polymers220,3296
Non-polymers00
Water00
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A: Virion nicking-joining enzyme
B: Virion nicking-joining enzyme
C: Virion nicking-joining enzyme
D: Virion nicking-joining enzyme
Y: 19mer-ssDNA-primer
Z: 19mer-ssDNA-primer

A: Virion nicking-joining enzyme
B: Virion nicking-joining enzyme
C: Virion nicking-joining enzyme
D: Virion nicking-joining enzyme
Y: 19mer-ssDNA-primer
Z: 19mer-ssDNA-primer


Theoretical massNumber of molelcules
Total (without water)440,65712
Polymers440,65712
Non-polymers00
Water0
TypeNameSymmetry operationNumber
identity operation1_555x,y,z1
point symmetry operation1

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Components

#1: Protein
Virion nicking-joining enzyme / Phospholipase-D-like protein K4


Mass: 52079.234 Da / Num. of mol.: 4 / Mutation: H115Q, H325Q
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
Source: (gene. exp.) Orthopoxvirus vaccinia / Strain: Copenhagen / Gene: OPG042, K4L / Production host: Trichoplusia ni (cabbage looper) / References: UniProt: P20537
#2: DNA chain 19mer-ssDNA-primer


Mass: 6005.881 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Source: (synth.) synthetic construct (others)
Has protein modificationY

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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: Octameric complex of K4 containing mutated histidines in the HKD motif, with DNA bound in chains A and D
Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: all / Source: RECOMBINANT
Molecular weightValue: 0.392610 MDa / Experimental value: YES
Source (natural)Organism: Vaccinia virus Copenhagen
Source (recombinant)Organism: Trichoplusia ni (cabbage looper)
Details of virusType: VIRION
Buffer solutionpH: 8.5 / Details: 20 mM Tris-HCl (pH 8.5), 100 mM NaCl, 2 mM DTT
SpecimenConc.: 1 mg/ml / Embedding applied: NO / Shadowing applied: NO / Staining applied: NO / Vitrification applied: YES
Specimen supportDetails: EMS instruments / Grid material: GOLD / Grid mesh size: 300 divisions/in. / Grid type: UltrAuFoil R1.2/1.3
VitrificationInstrument: FEI VITROBOT MARK IV / Cryogen name: ETHANE / Humidity: 100 % / Chamber temperature: 293 K

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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: 105000 X / Nominal defocus max: 2400 nm / Nominal defocus min: 700 nm / Cs: 2.7 mm
Specimen holderCryogen: NITROGEN
Image recordingElectron dose: 42 e/Å2 / Detector mode: COUNTING / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 (6k x 4k) / Num. of grids imaged: 1 / Num. of real images: 6075
EM imaging opticsEnergyfilter name: GIF Quantum LS / Energyfilter slit width: 20 eV
Image scansMovie frames/image: 40

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Processing

EM software
IDNameVersionCategory
1cryoSPARC4particle selection
2EPUimage acquisition
4cryoSPARC4CTF correction
7UCSF ChimeraXmodel fitting
8Cootmodel fitting
10cryoSPARC4initial Euler assignment
11cryoSPARC4final Euler assignment
12cryoSPARC4classification
13cryoSPARC43D reconstruction
14PHENIX2.0_5936model refinement
CTF correctionType: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION
SymmetryPoint symmetry: C1 (asymmetric)
3D reconstructionResolution: 2.6 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 23730 / Symmetry type: POINT
Atomic model buildingB value: 133.56 / Protocol: FLEXIBLE FIT / Space: REAL / Target criteria: cross-correlation coefficient
Atomic model buildingPDB-ID: 30IE
Accession code: 30IE / Source name: PDB / Type: experimental model
RefinementCross valid method: NONE
Stereochemistry target values: GeoStd + Monomer Library + CDL v1.2
Displacement parametersBiso mean: 117.34 Å2
Refine LS restraints
Refine-IDTypeDev idealNumber
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_bond_d0.003213699
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_angle_d0.481318662
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_chiral_restr0.04562098
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_plane_restr0.00352323
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_dihedral_angle_d8.53371858

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