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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 8y48 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Structure of KSHV glycoprotein B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Components | Envelope glycoprotein B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Keywords | VIRAL PROTEIN | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationhost cell Golgi membrane / host cell endosome membrane / viral envelope / symbiont entry into host cell / virion attachment to host cell / host cell plasma membrane / virion membrane / membrane Similarity search - Function | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Biological species | Human herpesvirus 8 strain GK18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.26 Å | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Authors | Fang, X.Y. / Sun, C. / Xie, C. / Liu, Z. / Zeng, M.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding support | China, 1items
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Citation | Journal: Adv Sci (Weinh) / Year: 2025Title: Structure and Antigenicity of Kaposi's Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus Glycoprotein B. Authors: Xin-Yan Fang / Cong Sun / Chu Xie / Bing-Zhen Cheng / Zheng-Zhou Lu / Ge-Xin Zhao / Sen-Fang Sui / Mu-Sheng Zeng / Zheng Liu / ![]() Abstract: Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), a member of the human γ-herpesviruses family, exhibits extensive cellular tropism and is associated with Kaposi's sarcoma and various B-cell ...Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), a member of the human γ-herpesviruses family, exhibits extensive cellular tropism and is associated with Kaposi's sarcoma and various B-cell malignancies. Despite its clinical significance, no effective prophylactic vaccines or specific therapeutics are currently available to prevent or treat KSHV infection. Similar to other herpesviruses, KSHV depends on the envelope glycoprotein B (gB) for host receptor recognition and membrane fusion initiation, making gB a prime target for antiviral antibody or vaccine development. In this study, the high-resolution cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) structure of KSHV gB is presented, revealing a unique trimeric conformation resembling the postfusion state observed in other herpesviruses. Additionally, the structure of the non-neutralizing monoclonal antibody 2C4 bound to KSHV gB domain IV is resolved. The comparative sequence and structure analyses reveal significant homology in neutralizing epitopes between KSHV and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) gB, indicating a potential pathway for the development of broad-spectrum antiviral strategies. These findings provide a foundation for a deeper understanding of KSHV's infectious mechanism and pave the way for the creation of universal interventions against the human γ-herpesviruses. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PDBx/mmCIF format | 8y48.cif.gz | 315.1 KB | Display | PDBx/mmCIF format |
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| PDB format | pdb8y48.ent.gz | 248.8 KB | Display | PDB format |
| PDBx/mmJSON format | 8y48.json.gz | Tree view | PDBx/mmJSON format | |
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| Summary document | 8y48_validation.pdf.gz | 1.1 MB | Display | wwPDB validaton report |
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| Full document | 8y48_full_validation.pdf.gz | 1.1 MB | Display | |
| Data in XML | 8y48_validation.xml.gz | 58.8 KB | Display | |
| Data in CIF | 8y48_validation.cif.gz | 89.2 KB | Display | |
| Arichive directory | https://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/y4/8y48 ftp://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/y4/8y48 | HTTPS FTP |
-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 38910MC ![]() 9lldC 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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| #1: Protein | Mass: 73137.594 Da / Num. of mol.: 3 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Human herpesvirus 8 strain GK18 / Strain: GK18 / Gene: gB / Cell line (production host): HEK293 / Production host: Homo sapiens (human) / References: UniProt: F5HB81Has protein modification | Y | |
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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: glycoprotein B / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: all / Source: RECOMBINANT |
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| Molecular weight | Experimental value: NO |
| Source (natural) | Organism: ![]() Human gammaherpesvirus 8 |
| Source (recombinant) | Organism: Homo sapiens (human) |
| Buffer solution | pH: 8.3 |
| 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: 2000 nm / Nominal defocus min: 1000 nm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 50 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 BIOQUANTUM (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: 3.26 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 120100 / Symmetry type: POINT |
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Human herpesvirus 8 strain GK18
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Homo sapiens (human)
Human gammaherpesvirus 8
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