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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 9c5u | ||||||
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| Title | Cryo EM structure of DCAF2:Compound 1 complex | ||||||
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Keywords | LIGASE / DTL / DDB1 / E3 ligase / covalent / fragment | ||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationpositive regulation by virus of viral protein levels in host cell / spindle assembly involved in female meiosis / epigenetic programming in the zygotic pronuclei / UV-damage excision repair / biological process involved in interaction with symbiont / regulation of mitotic cell cycle phase transition / WD40-repeat domain binding / Cul4A-RING E3 ubiquitin ligase complex / Cul4-RING E3 ubiquitin ligase complex / Cul4B-RING E3 ubiquitin ligase complex ...positive regulation by virus of viral protein levels in host cell / spindle assembly involved in female meiosis / epigenetic programming in the zygotic pronuclei / UV-damage excision repair / biological process involved in interaction with symbiont / regulation of mitotic cell cycle phase transition / WD40-repeat domain binding / Cul4A-RING E3 ubiquitin ligase complex / Cul4-RING E3 ubiquitin ligase complex / Cul4B-RING E3 ubiquitin ligase complex / ubiquitin ligase complex scaffold activity / mitotic G2 DNA damage checkpoint signaling / negative regulation of reproductive process / negative regulation of developmental process / cullin family protein binding / viral release from host cell / protein monoubiquitination / positive regulation of G2/M transition of mitotic cell cycle / ectopic germ cell programmed cell death / translesion synthesis / positive regulation of viral genome replication / response to UV / proteasomal protein catabolic process / positive regulation of gluconeogenesis / nucleotide-excision repair / Recognition of DNA damage by PCNA-containing replication complex / regulation of circadian rhythm / DNA Damage Recognition in GG-NER / Dual Incision in GG-NER / Transcription-Coupled Nucleotide Excision Repair (TC-NER) / Formation of TC-NER Pre-Incision Complex / Formation of Incision Complex in GG-NER / Wnt signaling pathway / protein polyubiquitination / Dual incision in TC-NER / Gap-filling DNA repair synthesis and ligation in TC-NER / positive regulation of protein catabolic process / cellular response to UV / rhythmic process / positive regulation of proteasomal ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process / chromosome / site of double-strand break / Neddylation / ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process / nuclear membrane / protein-macromolecule adaptor activity / proteasome-mediated ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process / damaged DNA binding / chromosome, telomeric region / DNA replication / regulation of cell cycle / protein ubiquitination / DNA repair / apoptotic process / DNA damage response / centrosome / negative regulation of apoptotic process / protein-containing complex binding / nucleolus / protein-containing complex / extracellular space / DNA binding / extracellular exosome / nucleoplasm / nucleus / cytoplasm / cytosol Similarity search - Function | ||||||
| Biological species | Homo sapiens (human) | ||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.05 Å | ||||||
Authors | McMahon, E.J. / Wang, W. | ||||||
| Funding support | 1items
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Citation | Journal: Structure / Year: 2025Title: Structural basis for DCAF2 as a novel E3 ligase for PROTAC-mediated targeted protein degradation. Authors: Evan J McMahon / Alexander G Cioffi / Patrick R Visperas / Yueqing Lin / Michael Shaghafi / Courtney M Daczkowski / Johannes C Hermann / Robert A Everley / Richard M Neve / Daniel A Erlanson ...Authors: Evan J McMahon / Alexander G Cioffi / Patrick R Visperas / Yueqing Lin / Michael Shaghafi / Courtney M Daczkowski / Johannes C Hermann / Robert A Everley / Richard M Neve / Daniel A Erlanson / Kevin R Webster / Vikram Narayan / Weiru Wang / ![]() Abstract: Targeted protein degradation (TPD) leverages the ubiquitin-proteasome system to eliminate disease-causing proteins via E3 ligases. To date, the field is limited to utilizing a few of the over 600 ...Targeted protein degradation (TPD) leverages the ubiquitin-proteasome system to eliminate disease-causing proteins via E3 ligases. To date, the field is limited to utilizing a few of the over 600 human E3 ligases. To expand this repertoire, we conducted structural and functional validation of DDB1 (Damage-specific DNA binding protein 1) and Cullin-associated factor (DCAF)2 (DTL/CDT2), a Cullin4-RING ligase substrate adaptor implicated in DNA damage response and cancer, as a novel E3 for TPD. Cryoelectron microscopy (cryo-EM) structures of the DCAF2:DDB1:DDA1 complex (3.3 Å), a ligand bound complex (3.1 Å), and a ternary complex with a covalent proteolysis-targeting chimera (PROTAC) and BRD4 (3.4 Å) reveal PROTAC-mediated substrate recruitment. Using covalent bifunctional tool compounds engaging residue C141 in the WD40 domain, we demonstrate robust ubiquitination in biochemical assays and cellular TPD using the COFFEE (covalent functionalization followed by E3 electroporation) method. These findings position DCAF2 as a promising E3 adaptor for PROTAC strategies and identify C141 as a relevant site for future PROTAC discovery. | ||||||
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| Data in XML | 9c5u_validation.xml.gz | 55 KB | Display | |
| Data in CIF | 9c5u_validation.cif.gz | 83.3 KB | Display | |
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-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 45225MC ![]() 9c5tC ![]() 9c5vC 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: 51887.121 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: DTL, CDT2, CDW1, DCAF2, L2DTL, RAMP / Production host: ![]() |
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| #2: Protein | Mass: 127097.469 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: DDB1, XAP1 / Production host: ![]() |
| #3: Protein | Mass: 11855.297 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: DDA1, C19orf58, PCIA1 / Production host: ![]() |
| #4: Chemical | ChemComp-A1AUM / Mass: 244.289 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Formula: C14H16N2O2 / Feature type: SUBJECT OF INVESTIGATION |
| Has ligand of interest | Y |
| Has protein modification | Y |
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| Experiment | Method: ELECTRON MICROSCOPY |
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| EM experiment | Aggregation state: PARTICLE / 3D reconstruction method: single particle reconstruction |
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| Component | Name: DCAF2 / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1-#3 / Source: RECOMBINANT |
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| Source (natural) | Organism: Homo sapiens (human) |
| 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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| 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: SPOT SCAN |
| Electron lens | Mode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal magnification: 105000 X / Nominal defocus max: 1500 nm / Nominal defocus min: 1200 nm / Cs: 2.7 mm |
| Specimen holder | Cryogen: NITROGEN / Specimen holder model: FEI TITAN KRIOS AUTOGRID HOLDER |
| Image recording | Average exposure time: 1.4 sec. / Electron dose: 50.26 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 (6k x 4k) / Num. of grids imaged: 1 / Num. of real images: 7189 |
| EM imaging optics | Energyfilter name: GIF Quantum LS / Energyfilter slit width: 20 eV / Phase plate: VOLTA PHASE PLATE |
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| CTF correction | Type: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Particle selection | Num. of particles selected: 1214322 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Symmetry | Point symmetry: C1 (asymmetric) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 3.05 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 26185 / Symmetry type: POINT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Atomic model building | Details: Apo structure / Source name: Other / Type: experimental model | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Refinement | Highest resolution: 3.05 Å Stereochemistry target values: REAL-SPACE (WEIGHTED MAP SUM AT ATOM CENTERS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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