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Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 8w5v | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Title | Cryo-EM structure of QbN10K-Ab40 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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![]() | IMMUNE SYSTEM / Qb / Antibody / cryo-EM | |||||||||||||||||||||
Function / homology | Read-through domain / Read-through domain / Levivirus coat protein / Levivirus coat protein / Bacteriophage RNA-type, capsid / viral capsid / structural molecule activity / Minor capsid protein A1![]() | |||||||||||||||||||||
Biological species | ![]() ![]() ![]() | |||||||||||||||||||||
Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.4 Å | |||||||||||||||||||||
![]() | Bao, K.Y. / Li, R.H. / Hua, Z.L. / Hou, B.D. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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![]() | ![]() Title: Competition propels, rather than limits, the success of low-affinity B cells in the germinal center response. Authors: Runhan Li / Keyan Bao / Can Liu / Xuejing Ma / Zhaolin Hua / Ping Zhu / Baidong Hou / ![]() Abstract: The germinal center (GC) sets an environment where antigen-specific B cells are compelled to continuously increase their affinity to compete for the antigen and obtain Tfh help for survival and ...The germinal center (GC) sets an environment where antigen-specific B cells are compelled to continuously increase their affinity to compete for the antigen and obtain Tfh help for survival and propagation. Previous studies indicated that low-affinity B cells are disadvantaged in the presence of high-affinity ones, suggesting that competition may lead to the elimination of low-affinity B cells and their descendants. However, using a multivalent virus-mimicking antigen, our study demonstrates that low-affinity B cells not only successfully participate in GC responses alongside high-affinity B cells but also undergo accelerated affinity maturation under the more stringent competition. Furthermore, our cryo-electron-microscopy-based structural analysis reveals that both low-affinity and high-affinity B cells compete for the same antigenic epitope. Although the applicability of this idealized GC competition to true pathogen-induced responses remains uncertain, this change in perspective on the role of competition in low-affinity B cell evolution provides valuable insights for vaccine development. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Structure visualization
Structure viewer | Molecule: ![]() ![]() |
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-Validation report
Summary document | ![]() | 1.2 MB | Display | ![]() |
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Full document | ![]() | 1.2 MB | Display | |
Data in XML | ![]() | 22.8 KB | Display | |
Data in CIF | ![]() | 31.3 KB | Display | |
Arichive directory | ![]() ![]() | HTTPS FTP |
-Related structure data
Related structure data | ![]() 37305MC ![]() 8w5dC ![]() 8w5eC ![]() 8w5fC ![]() 8w5gC ![]() 8w5hC ![]() 8w5iC ![]() 8w5lC ![]() 8w5mC ![]() 8w5nC ![]() 8w5oC ![]() 8w5pC ![]() 8w5qC ![]() 8w5rC ![]() 8w5tC ![]() 8w5uC ![]() 8w5wC M: map data used to model this data C: citing same article ( |
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Similar structure data | Similarity search - Function & homology ![]() |
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Assembly
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Components
#1: Antibody | Mass: 12671.184 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||
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#2: Antibody | Mass: 13224.450 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||
#3: Protein | Mass: 14283.149 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) ![]() ![]() ![]() Has protein modification | Y | |
-Experimental details
-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: Complex of QbN10K-Ab40 / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: all / Source: RECOMBINANT |
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Source (natural) | Organism: ![]() ![]() |
Source (recombinant) | Organism: ![]() |
Buffer solution | pH: 7.4 |
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: FEI TITAN KRIOS |
Electron gun | Electron source: ![]() |
Electron lens | Mode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 1600 nm / Nominal defocus min: 1200 nm |
Image recording | Electron dose: 60 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K2 SUMMIT (4k x 4k) |
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Processing
EM software | Name: PHENIX / Version: 1.19.2_4158: / Category: model refinement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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CTF correction | Type: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
3D reconstruction | Resolution: 3.4 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 802733 / Symmetry type: POINT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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