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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 8y9z | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Structure of the SecA-SecY complex with the substrate HmBRI-3TM | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Keywords | PROTEIN TRANSPORT / Protein translocation / Membrane protein insertion / Protein chaperone | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationprotein-exporting ATPase activity / cell envelope Sec protein transport complex / protein-secreting ATPase / protein transport by the Sec complex / intracellular protein transmembrane transport / protein import / monoatomic ion channel activity / protein secretion / photoreceptor activity / protein transmembrane transporter activity ...protein-exporting ATPase activity / cell envelope Sec protein transport complex / protein-secreting ATPase / protein transport by the Sec complex / intracellular protein transmembrane transport / protein import / monoatomic ion channel activity / protein secretion / photoreceptor activity / protein transmembrane transporter activity / phototransduction / protein targeting / proton transmembrane transport / membrane raft / ATP binding / metal ion binding / membrane / plasma membrane / cytoplasm Similarity search - Function | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Biological species | ![]() Geobacillus thermodenitrificans NG80-2 (bacteria)![]() Haloarcula marismortui ATCC 43049 (Halophile) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.41 Å | |||||||||||||||||||||
Authors | Ou, X. / Ma, C. / Sun, D. / Xu, J. / Wu, X. / Gao, N. / Li, L. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding support | China, 3items
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Citation | Journal: Cell / Year: 2025Title: SecY translocon chaperones protein folding during membrane protein insertion. Authors: Xiaomin Ou / Chengying Ma / Dongjie Sun / Jinkun Xu / Yang Wang / Xiaofei Wu / Dali Wang / Song Yang / Ning Gao / Chen Song / Long Li / ![]() Abstract: The Sec translocon is vital for guiding membrane protein insertion into lipid bilayers. The insertion and folding processes of membrane proteins are poorly understood. Here, we report cryo-electron ...The Sec translocon is vital for guiding membrane protein insertion into lipid bilayers. The insertion and folding processes of membrane proteins are poorly understood. Here, we report cryo-electron microscopy structures of multi-spanning membrane proteins inserting through the SecY channel, the Sec translocon in prokaryotes. The high-resolution structures illustrate how bulky amino acids pass the narrow channel restriction. Comparison of different translocation states reveals that the cytoplasmic and extracellular cavities of the channel create distinct environments for promoting the unfolding and folding of transmembrane segments (TMs), respectively. Released substrate TMs are either flexible or stabilized by an unexpected hydrophilic groove between TM3 and TM4 of SecY. Disruption of the groove causes global defects in the folding of the membrane proteome. These findings demonstrate that beyond its role as a passive protein-conducting channel, the SecY translocon actively serves as a chaperone, employing multiple mechanisms to promote membrane protein insertion and folding. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Arichive directory | https://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/y9/8y9z ftp://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/y9/8y9z | HTTPS FTP |
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-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 39086MC ![]() 8y9yC ![]() 8ya0C ![]() 8ya2C ![]() 8ya3C ![]() 8yasC 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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-Protein translocase subunit ... , 3 types, 3 molecules AYE
| #1: Protein | Mass: 88673.906 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) ![]() Gene: secA / Production host: ![]() |
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| #2: Protein | Mass: 47512.051 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Mutation: G60C, Q202T, F211T, R213N Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Geobacillus thermodenitrificans NG80-2 (bacteria)Gene: secY / Production host: ![]() |
| #3: Protein | Mass: 8249.600 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Geobacillus thermodenitrificans NG80-2 (bacteria)Gene: secE / Production host: ![]() |
-Antibody / Protein , 2 types, 2 molecules VB
| #4: Antibody | Mass: 13006.622 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Details: The NCBI accession for the Nanobody is 6ITC_V. / Source: (gene. exp.) ![]() ![]() |
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| #5: Protein | Mass: 11203.066 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Mutation: P75C Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Haloarcula marismortui ATCC 43049 (Halophile)Strain: ATCC 43049 / Production host: ![]() |
-Non-polymers , 3 types, 3 molecules 




| #6: Chemical | ChemComp-MG / |
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| #7: Chemical | ChemComp-BEF / |
| #8: Chemical | ChemComp-ADP / |
-Details
| Has ligand of interest | Y |
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| 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: SecA-SecY complex with the substrate HmBRI-3TM / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1-#5 / Source: RECOMBINANT |
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| Source (natural) | Organism: Geobacillus thermodenitrificans NG80-2 (bacteria) |
| Source (recombinant) | Organism: ![]() |
| Buffer solution | pH: 7 |
| 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: FIELD EMISSION GUN / Accelerating voltage: 300 kV / Illumination mode: FLOOD BEAM |
| Electron lens | Mode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 2500 nm / Nominal defocus min: 1500 nm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 60 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 (6k x 4k) |
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Processing
| EM software | Name: PHENIX / Category: model refinement |
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| CTF correction | Type: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION |
| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 3.41 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 380199 / Symmetry type: POINT |
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