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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 8vi0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Cryo EM structure of a soybean CesA6 homotrimer | |||||||||||||||||||||
Components | Cellulose synthase | |||||||||||||||||||||
Keywords | TRANSFERASE / Cellulose / glycosyltransferase / microfibril | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationcellulose synthase activity / plant-type primary cell wall biogenesis / cellulose synthase (UDP-forming) / cellulose synthase (UDP-forming) activity / cellulose biosynthetic process / cell wall organization / zinc ion binding / plasma membrane Similarity search - Function | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Biological species | ![]() | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3 Å | |||||||||||||||||||||
Authors | Ho, R. / Palliniti, P. / Zimmer, J. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding support | United States, 1items
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Citation | Journal: Elife / Year: 2025Title: Structure, function and assembly of soybean primary cell wall cellulose synthases. Authors: Ruoya Ho / Pallinti Purushotham / Louis F L Wilson / Yueping Wan / Jochen Zimmer / ![]() Abstract: Plant cell walls contain a meshwork of cellulose fibers embedded into a matrix of other carbohydrate and non-carbohydrate-based biopolymers. This composite material exhibits extraordinary properties, ...Plant cell walls contain a meshwork of cellulose fibers embedded into a matrix of other carbohydrate and non-carbohydrate-based biopolymers. This composite material exhibits extraordinary properties, from stretchable and pliable cell boundaries to solid protective shells. Cellulose, a linear glucose polymer, is synthesized and secreted across the plasma membrane by cellulose synthase (CesA), of which plants express multiple isoforms. Different subsets of CesA isoforms are necessary for primary and secondary cell wall biogenesis. Here, we structurally and functionally characterize the (soybean) primary cell wall CesAs CesA1, CesA3, and CesA6. The CesA isoforms exhibit robust in vitro catalytic activity. Cryo-electron microscopy analyses reveal their assembly into homotrimeric complexes in vitro in which each CesA protomer forms a cellulose-conducting transmembrane channel with a large lateral opening. Biochemical and co-purification analyses demonstrate that different CesA isoforms interact in vitro, leading to synergistic cellulose biosynthesis. Interactions between CesA trimers are only observed between different CesA isoforms and require the class-specific region (CSR). The CSR forms a hook-shaped extension of CesA's catalytic domain at the cytosolic water-lipid interface. Negative stain and cryo-electron microscopy analyses of mixtures of different CesA isoform trimers reveal their side-by-side arrangement into loose clusters. Our data suggest a model by which CesA homotrimers of different isoforms assemble into cellulose synthase complexes to synthesize and secrete multiple cellulose chains for microfibril formation. Inter-trimer interactions are mediated by fuzzy interactions between their CSR extensions. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Structure visualization
| Structure viewer | Molecule: Molmil Jmol/JSmol |
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| PDBx/mmCIF format | 8vi0.cif.gz | 448.6 KB | Display | PDBx/mmCIF format |
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| PDB format | pdb8vi0.ent.gz | 353.3 KB | Display | PDB format |
| PDBx/mmJSON format | 8vi0.json.gz | Tree view | PDBx/mmJSON format | |
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-Validation report
| Summary document | 8vi0_validation.pdf.gz | 1.5 MB | Display | wwPDB validaton report |
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| Full document | 8vi0_full_validation.pdf.gz | 1.5 MB | Display | |
| Data in XML | 8vi0_validation.xml.gz | 67.3 KB | Display | |
| Data in CIF | 8vi0_validation.cif.gz | 99.5 KB | Display | |
| Arichive directory | https://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/vi/8vi0 ftp://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/vi/8vi0 | HTTPS FTP |
-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 43245MC ![]() 8vhtC ![]() 8vhzC 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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| Deposited unit | ![]()
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| #1: Protein | Mass: 121637.023 Da / Num. of mol.: 3 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) ![]() ![]() References: UniProt: I1JDD7, cellulose synthase (UDP-forming) #2: Polysaccharide | Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Has ligand of interest | Y | Has protein modification | N | |
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-Experiment
| Experiment | Method: ELECTRON MICROSCOPY |
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| EM experiment | Aggregation state: PARTICLE / 3D reconstruction method: single particle reconstruction |
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Sample preparation
| Component | Name: Homotrimeric cellulose synthase 6 / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1 / Source: RECOMBINANT |
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| Molecular weight | Experimental value: NO |
| Source (natural) | Organism: ![]() |
| Source (recombinant) | Organism: ![]() |
| Buffer solution | pH: 7.5 |
| Specimen | Embedding applied: NO / Shadowing applied: NO / Staining applied: NO / Vitrification applied: YES |
| Vitrification | Cryogen name: ETHANE |
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Electron microscopy imaging
| 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: 1200 nm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 50 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 (6k x 4k) |
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| EM software | Name: PHENIX / Category: model refinement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CTF correction | Type: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 3 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 192666 / Symmetry type: POINT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Refinement | Highest resolution: 3 Å Stereochemistry target values: REAL-SPACE (WEIGHTED MAP SUM AT ATOM CENTERS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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