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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 8zlu | ||||||
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| Title | Cryo-EM strcuture of Cas5-HNH Cascade,Conf1 | ||||||
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Keywords | IMMUNE SYSTEM / Cryo-EM strcuture / Cascade / CRISPR-Cas | ||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationmaintenance of CRISPR repeat elements / endonuclease activity / defense response to virus / Hydrolases; Acting on ester bonds / hydrolase activity / RNA binding / zinc ion binding Similarity search - Function | ||||||
| Biological species | Candidatus Cloacimonetes bacterium ADurb.Bin088 (bacteria) | ||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 2.47 Å | ||||||
Authors | Liu, Y.N. / Wang, L. / Zhang, H. / Zhu, H. | ||||||
| Funding support | China, 1items
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Citation | Journal: Nat Commun / Year: 2025Title: Structural basis for RNA-guided DNA degradation by Cas5-HNH/Cascade complex. Authors: Yanan Liu / Lin Wang / Qian Zhang / Pengyu Fu / Lingling Zhang / Ying Yu / Heng Zhang / Hongtao Zhu / ![]() Abstract: Type I-E CRISPR (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats)-Cas (CRISPR-associated proteins) system is one of the most extensively studied RNA-guided adaptive immune systems in ...Type I-E CRISPR (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats)-Cas (CRISPR-associated proteins) system is one of the most extensively studied RNA-guided adaptive immune systems in prokaryotes, providing defense against foreign genetic elements. Unlike the previously characterized Cas3 nuclease, which exhibits progressive DNA cleavage in the typical type I-E system, a recently identified HNH-comprising Cascade system enables precise DNA cleavage. Here, we present several near-atomic cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) structures of the Candidatus Cloacimonetes bacterium Cas5-HNH/Cascade complex, both in its DNA-bound and unbound states. Our analysis reveals extensive interactions between the HNH domain and adjacent subunits, including Cas6 and Cas11, with mutations in these key interactions significantly impairing enzymatic activity. Upon DNA binding, the Cas5-HNH/Cascade complex adopts a more compact conformation, with subunits converging toward the center of nuclease, leading to its activation. Notably, we also find that divalent ions such as zinc, cobalt, and nickel down-regulate enzyme activity by destabilizing the Cascade complex. Together, these findings offer structural insights into the assembly and activation of the Cas5-HNH/Cascade complex. | ||||||
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| Data in XML | 8zlu_validation.xml.gz | 62.1 KB | Display | |
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-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 60233MC ![]() 8zm3C ![]() 8zolC ![]() 8zp7C ![]() 8zp9C ![]() 9jxsC 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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-CRISPR-associated protein ... , 2 types, 2 molecules CE
| #2: Protein | Mass: 62145.973 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Candidatus Cloacimonetes bacterium ADurb.Bin088 (bacteria)Gene: BWX75_00747 / Production host: ![]() |
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| #3: Protein | Mass: 20300.639 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Candidatus Cloacimonetes bacterium ADurb.Bin088 (bacteria)Gene: BWX75_00748 / Production host: ![]() |
-CRISPR system Cascade subunit ... , 2 types, 7 molecules FHIJKGB
| #4: Protein | Mass: 41794.367 Da / Num. of mol.: 6 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Candidatus Cloacimonetes bacterium ADurb.Bin088 (bacteria)Gene: casC, BWX75_00749 / Production host: ![]() #5: Protein | | Mass: 43621.383 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Candidatus Cloacimonetes bacterium ADurb.Bin088 (bacteria)Gene: casD, BWX75_00750 / Production host: ![]() |
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-RNA chain / Protein / Non-polymers , 3 types, 4 molecules AD

| #1: RNA chain | Mass: 19697.695 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Source method: obtained synthetically Source: (synth.) Candidatus Cloacimonetes bacterium ADurb.Bin088 (bacteria) |
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| #6: Protein | Mass: 31218.768 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Candidatus Cloacimonetes bacterium ADurb.Bin088 (bacteria)Gene: cse3, BWX75_00751 / Production host: ![]() References: UniProt: A0A1V6F8C4, Hydrolases; Acting on ester bonds |
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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: Cas5-HNH Cascade / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1-#6 / Source: RECOMBINANT |
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| Molecular weight | Value: 400 kDa/nm / Experimental value: YES |
| Source (natural) | Organism: Candidatus Cloacimonetes bacterium ADurb.Bin088 (bacteria) |
| 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: 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: 25000 nm / Nominal defocus min: 12000 nm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 60 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: FEI FALCON IV (4k x 4k) |
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| CTF correction | Type: PHASE FLIPPING ONLY | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 2.47 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 181932 / Symmetry type: POINT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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