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Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 8vy3 | ||||||||||||
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Title | Human DNA polymerase alpha/primase - AavLEA1 (1:40 molar ratio) | ||||||||||||
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![]() | REPLICATION / Human DNA poly alpha/primase / AavLEA1 / air-water-interface | ||||||||||||
Function / homology | ![]() : / DNA primase AEP / ribonucleotide binding / DNA replication initiation / Telomere C-strand synthesis initiation / DNA/RNA hybrid binding / Inhibition of replication initiation of damaged DNA by RB1/E2F1 / regulation of type I interferon production / alpha DNA polymerase:primase complex / Polymerase switching ...: / DNA primase AEP / ribonucleotide binding / DNA replication initiation / Telomere C-strand synthesis initiation / DNA/RNA hybrid binding / Inhibition of replication initiation of damaged DNA by RB1/E2F1 / regulation of type I interferon production / alpha DNA polymerase:primase complex / Polymerase switching / : / Processive synthesis on the lagging strand / DNA replication, synthesis of primer / Removal of the Flap Intermediate / lagging strand elongation / Polymerase switching on the C-strand of the telomere / mitotic DNA replication initiation / DNA synthesis involved in DNA repair / DNA strand elongation involved in DNA replication / leading strand elongation / G1/S-Specific Transcription / DNA replication origin binding / Activation of the pre-replicative complex / DNA replication initiation / Defective pyroptosis / double-strand break repair via nonhomologous end joining / nuclear matrix / protein import into nucleus / nuclear envelope / single-stranded DNA binding / 4 iron, 4 sulfur cluster binding / DNA-directed DNA polymerase / DNA-directed DNA polymerase activity / DNA replication / ciliary basal body / DNA repair / nucleotide binding / intracellular membrane-bounded organelle / chromatin binding / protein kinase binding / chromatin / nucleolus / magnesium ion binding / DNA binding / zinc ion binding / nucleoplasm / metal ion binding / nucleus / membrane / cytosol Similarity search - Function | ||||||||||||
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Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 2.98 Å | ||||||||||||
![]() | Abe, K.M. / Li, G. / Grant, T. / Lim, C.J. | ||||||||||||
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![]() | ![]() Title: Small LEA proteins mitigate air-water interface damage to fragile cryo-EM samples during plunge freezing. Authors: Kaitlyn M Abe / Gan Li / Qixiang He / Timothy Grant / Ci Ji Lim / ![]() Abstract: Air-water interface (AWI) interactions during cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) sample preparation cause significant sample loss, hindering structural biology research. Organisms like nematodes and ...Air-water interface (AWI) interactions during cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) sample preparation cause significant sample loss, hindering structural biology research. Organisms like nematodes and tardigrades produce Late Embryogenesis Abundant (LEA) proteins to withstand desiccation stress. Here we show that these LEA proteins, when used as additives during plunge freezing, effectively mitigate AWI damage to fragile multi-subunit molecular samples. The resulting high-resolution cryo-EM maps are comparable to or better than those obtained using existing AWI damage mitigation methods. Cryogenic electron tomography reveals that particles are localized at specific interfaces, suggesting LEA proteins form a barrier at the AWI. This interaction may explain the observed sample-dependent preferred orientation of particles. LEA proteins offer a simple, cost-effective, and adaptable approach for cryo-EM structural biologists to overcome AWI-related sample damage, potentially revitalizing challenging projects and advancing the field of structural biology. | ||||||||||||
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-Related structure data
Related structure data | ![]() 43628MC ![]() 9c8uC ![]() 9c8vC M: map data used to model this data C: citing same article ( |
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-Protein , 2 types, 2 molecules AB
#1: Protein | Mass: 49016.941 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) ![]() ![]() |
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#2: Protein | Mass: 50538.652 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) ![]() ![]() |
-DNA polymerase alpha ... , 2 types, 2 molecules CD
#3: Protein | Mass: 128446.852 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) ![]() ![]() |
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#4: Protein | Mass: 49074.590 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) ![]() ![]() |
-Non-polymers , 2 types, 4 molecules 


#5: Chemical | #6: Chemical | ChemComp-SF4 / | |
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Has ligand of interest | N |
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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: PARTICLE / 3D reconstruction method: single particle reconstruction |
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Sample preparation
Component | Name: DNA Polymerase alpha/primase / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1-#4 / Source: RECOMBINANT | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Source (natural) | Organism: ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Buffer solution | pH: 7.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Specimen | Embedding applied: NO / Shadowing applied: NO / Staining applied: NO / Vitrification applied: YES | ||||||||||||||||||||
Vitrification | Instrument: FEI VITROBOT MARK IV / Cryogen name: ETHANE / Humidity: 95 % / Chamber temperature: 277 K |
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Electron microscopy imaging
Experimental equipment | ![]() Model: Talos Arctica / Image courtesy: FEI Company |
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Microscopy | Model: FEI TALOS ARCTICA |
Electron gun | Electron source: ![]() |
Electron lens | Mode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 2500 nm / Nominal defocus min: 1000 nm |
Specimen holder | Cryogen: NITROGEN |
Image recording | Electron dose: 50 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 BIOQUANTUM (6k x 4k) |
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CTF correction | Type: NONE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Symmetry | Point symmetry: C1 (asymmetric) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
3D reconstruction | Resolution: 2.98 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 856205 / Symmetry type: POINT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Atomic model building | PDB-ID: 5EXR Accession code: 5EXR / Source name: PDB / Type: experimental model | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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