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Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 6zml | ||||||||||||
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Title | CryoEM Structure of Merkel Cell Polyomavirus Virus-like Particle | ||||||||||||
![]() | Capsid protein VP1 | ||||||||||||
![]() | VIRUS LIKE PARTICLE / polyomavirus / capsid / Merkel cell carcinoma / jelly roll fold | ||||||||||||
Function / homology | ![]() T=7 icosahedral viral capsid / endocytosis involved in viral entry into host cell / virion attachment to host cell / host cell nucleus / structural molecule activity / metal ion binding Similarity search - Function | ||||||||||||
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Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.4 Å | ||||||||||||
![]() | Bayer, N.J. / Januliene, D. / Stehle, T. / Moeller, A. / Blaum, B.S. | ||||||||||||
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![]() | ![]() Title: Structure of Merkel Cell Polyomavirus Capsid and Interaction with Its Glycosaminoglycan Attachment Receptor. Authors: Niklas J Bayer / Dovile Januliene / Georg Zocher / Thilo Stehle / Arne Moeller / Bärbel S Blaum / ![]() ![]() Abstract: Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) is a human double-stranded DNA tumor virus. MCPyV cell entry is unique among members of the polyomavirus family as it requires the engagement of two types of glycans, ...Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) is a human double-stranded DNA tumor virus. MCPyV cell entry is unique among members of the polyomavirus family as it requires the engagement of two types of glycans, sialylated oligosaccharides and sulfated glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). Here, we present crystallographic and cryo-electron microscopic structures of the icosahedral MCPyV capsid and analysis of its glycan interactions via nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. While sialic acid binding is specific for α2-3-linked sialic acid and mediated by the exposed apical loops of the major capsid protein VP1, a broad range of GAG oligosaccharides bind to recessed regions between VP1 capsomers. Individual VP1 capsomers are tethered to one another by an extensive disulfide network that differs in architecture from previously described interactions for other PyVs. An unusual C-terminal extension in MCPyV VP1 projects from the recessed capsid regions. Mutagenesis experiments show that this extension is dispensable for receptor interactions. The MCPyV genome was found to be clonally integrated in 80% of cases of Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), a rare but aggressive form of human skin cancer, strongly suggesting that this virus is tumorigenic. In the metastasizing state, the course of the disease is often fatal, especially in immunocompromised individuals, as reflected by the high mortality rate of 33 to 46% and the low 5-year survival rate (<45%). The high seroprevalence of about 60% makes MCPyV a serious health care burden and illustrates the need for targeted treatments. In this study, we present the first high-resolution structural data for this human tumor virus and demonstrate that the full capsid is required for the essential interaction with its GAG receptor(s). Together, these data can be used as a basis for future strategies in drug development. | ||||||||||||
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Related structure data | ![]() 11293MC ![]() 6zlzC M: map data used to model this data C: citing same article ( |
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#1: Protein | Mass: 46611.031 Da / Num. of mol.: 6 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) ![]() ![]() Has protein modification | Y | |
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Experiment | Method: ELECTRON MICROSCOPY |
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EM experiment | Aggregation state: PARTICLE / 3D reconstruction method: single particle reconstruction |
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Component | Name: Merkel cell polyomavirus / Type: VIRUS / Entity ID: all / Source: RECOMBINANT | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Molecular weight | Experimental value: NO | ||||||||||||||||||||
Source (natural) | Organism: ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||
Source (recombinant) | Organism: ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||
Details of virus | Empty: YES / Enveloped: NO / Isolate: OTHER / Type: VIRUS-LIKE PARTICLE | ||||||||||||||||||||
Natural host | Organism: Homo sapiens | ||||||||||||||||||||
Virus shell | Diameter: 508 nm / Triangulation number (T number): 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Buffer solution | pH: 6.6 / Details: Solution was sterile filtered | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Specimen | Conc.: 1 mg/ml / Embedding applied: NO / Shadowing applied: NO / Staining applied: NO / Vitrification applied: YES | ||||||||||||||||||||
Specimen support | Grid material: COPPER / Grid type: C-flat-2/2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Vitrification | Instrument: FEI VITROBOT MARK IV / Cryogen name: ETHANE / Humidity: 100 % / Chamber temperature: 277 K |
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Experimental equipment | ![]() Model: Titan Krios / Image courtesy: FEI Company |
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Microscopy | Model: FEI TITAN KRIOS |
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Electron lens | Mode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal magnification: 75000 X / Nominal defocus max: 1500 nm / Nominal defocus min: 500 nm |
Specimen holder | Cryogen: NITROGEN |
Image recording | Average exposure time: 67 sec. / Electron dose: 30 e/Å2 / Detector mode: COUNTING / Film or detector model: FEI FALCON III (4k x 4k) / Num. of grids imaged: 1 / Num. of real images: 463 |
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CTF correction | Details: CTF correction was performed within 3D reconstruction Type: NONE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Particle selection | Num. of particles selected: 23349 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Symmetry | Point symmetry: I (icosahedral) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3D reconstruction | Resolution: 3.4 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 22310 / Num. of class averages: 1 / Symmetry type: POINT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Atomic model building | B value: 105.92 / Protocol: FLEXIBLE FIT / Space: REAL / Target criteria: Correlation coefficient | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Atomic model building | 3D fitting-ID: 1 / Accession code: 6ZLZ / Initial refinement model-ID: 1 / PDB-ID: 6ZLZ / Source name: PDB / Type: experimental model
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