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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 9cq3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | The gap-filling complex with Pol mu engaged in the NHEJ pathway | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Keywords | LIGASE/TRANSFERASE/DNA / NHEJ / DNA gap / fill-in synthesis / ligation / XLF / PAXX / Polymerase mu / DNA repair / Ligase IV / LIGASE-TRANSFERASE-DNA complex | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationT cell receptor V(D)J recombination / FHA domain binding / positive regulation of chromosome organization / pro-B cell differentiation / DNA ligase IV complex / positive regulation of ligase activity / DNA ligase activity / DNA double-strand break attachment to nuclear envelope / DNA ligase (ATP) / Ku70:Ku80 complex ...T cell receptor V(D)J recombination / FHA domain binding / positive regulation of chromosome organization / pro-B cell differentiation / DNA ligase IV complex / positive regulation of ligase activity / DNA ligase activity / DNA double-strand break attachment to nuclear envelope / DNA ligase (ATP) / Ku70:Ku80 complex / negative regulation of t-circle formation / DNA ligase (ATP) activity / DNA end binding / small-subunit processome assembly / positive regulation of lymphocyte differentiation / DNA-dependent protein kinase complex / DNA-dependent protein kinase-DNA ligase 4 complex / immunoglobulin V(D)J recombination / nucleotide-excision repair, DNA gap filling / isotype switching / nonhomologous end joining complex / V(D)J recombination / cellular response to X-ray / regulation of smooth muscle cell proliferation / somatic stem cell population maintenance / double-strand break repair via classical nonhomologous end joining / protein localization to site of double-strand break / Cytosolic sensors of pathogen-associated DNA / nuclear telomere cap complex / single strand break repair / IRF3-mediated induction of type I IFN / cellular hyperosmotic salinity response / positive regulation of neurogenesis / U3 snoRNA binding / regulation of telomere maintenance / recombinational repair / chromosome organization / response to X-ray / DNA biosynthetic process / protein localization to chromosome, telomeric region / ligase activity / 2-LTR circle formation / response to ionizing radiation / telomeric repeat DNA binding / T cell differentiation / DNA 3'-5' helicase / T cell differentiation in thymus / 5'-deoxyribose-5-phosphate lyase activity / neuron apoptotic process / 3'-5' DNA helicase activity / ATP-dependent activity, acting on DNA / telomere maintenance via telomerase / SUMOylation of DNA damage response and repair proteins / B cell differentiation / condensed chromosome / DNA polymerase binding / response to gamma radiation / in utero embryonic development / activation of innate immune response / positive regulation of fibroblast proliferation / telomere maintenance / cyclin binding / DNA helicase activity / DNA-(apurinic or apyrimidinic site) lyase / class I DNA-(apurinic or apyrimidinic site) endonuclease activity / cellular response to ionizing radiation / central nervous system development / site of DNA damage / small-subunit processome / Nonhomologous End-Joining (NHEJ) / cellular response to gamma radiation / protein-DNA complex / establishment of integrated proviral latency / base-excision repair / double-strand break repair via nonhomologous end joining / fibrillar center / cell population proliferation / enzyme activator activity / double-strand break repair / site of double-strand break / negative regulation of neuron apoptotic process / transcription regulator complex / DNA recombination / double-stranded DNA binding / scaffold protein binding / secretory granule lumen / DNA-directed DNA polymerase / ficolin-1-rich granule lumen / damaged DNA binding / DNA-directed DNA polymerase activity / molecular adaptor activity / chromosome, telomeric region / protein-macromolecule adaptor activity / transcription cis-regulatory region binding / innate immune response / chromosome / ribonucleoprotein complex / negative regulation of DNA-templated transcription / ubiquitin protein ligase binding / DNA damage response Similarity search - Function | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Biological species | Homo sapiens (human) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 2.8 Å | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Authors | Li, J. / Liu, L. / Gellert, M. / Yang, W. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding support | United States, 1items
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Citation | Journal: Nature / Year: 2025Title: Dynamic assemblies and coordinated reactions of non-homologous end joining. Authors: Lan Liu / Jun Li / Metztli Cisneros-Aguirre / Arianna Merkell / Jeremy M Stark / Martin Gellert / Wei Yang / ![]() Abstract: Non-homologous end joining (NHEJ) is the main repair pathway of double-strand DNA breaks in higher eukaryotes. Here we report reconstitution of the final steps of NHEJ and structures of DNA ...Non-homologous end joining (NHEJ) is the main repair pathway of double-strand DNA breaks in higher eukaryotes. Here we report reconstitution of the final steps of NHEJ and structures of DNA polymerase μ and ligase IV (LIG4) engaged in gap filling and end joining. These reactions take place in a flexible ω-shaped framework composed of XRCC4 and XLF. Two broken DNA ends, each encircled by Ku70-Ku80 internally, are docked onto the ω frame, mediated by LIG4. DNA polymerase and ligase attached to each ω arm repair only one broken strand of a defined polarity; the final steps of NHEJ requires coordination and toggling of a pair of such enzymes. The facilitators XLF and PAXX additively stimulate NHEJ reactions. As DNA-end sensor and protector, LIG4 replaces DNA-PKcs for end joining and bridges the two DNA ends for polymerase to fill remaining gaps. These assemblies present new targets for NHEJ inhibition to enhance efficacy of radiotherapy and accuracy of gene editing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PDBx/mmCIF format | 9cq3.cif.gz | 1.1 MB | Display | PDBx/mmCIF format |
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| PDB format | pdb9cq3.ent.gz | 892.4 KB | Display | PDB format |
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| Arichive directory | https://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/cq/9cq3 ftp://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/cq/9cq3 | HTTPS FTP |
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-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 45807MC ![]() 9cq6C ![]() 9cqcC ![]() 9n81C ![]() 9n82C ![]() 9n83C 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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-X-ray repair cross-complementing protein ... , 2 types, 4 molecules AaBb
| #1: Protein | Mass: 70198.336 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: XRCC6, G22P1 / Cell line (production host): HEK293T / Production host: Homo sapiens (human)References: UniProt: P12956, Hydrolases; Acting on acid anhydrides; Acting on acid anhydrides to facilitate cellular and subcellular movement, Lyases; Carbon-oxygen lyases; Other carbon-oxygen lyases #2: Protein | Mass: 82812.438 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Cell line (production host): HEK293T / Production host: Homo sapiens (human) / References: UniProt: P13010 |
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-Protein , 5 types, 12 molecules CcDEdeFfGHMm
| #3: Protein | Mass: 33625.535 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: NHEJ1, XLF / Cell line (production host): HEK293T / Production host: Homo sapiens (human) / References: UniProt: Q9H9Q4#4: Protein | Mass: 38337.703 Da / Num. of mol.: 4 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: XRCC4 / Cell line (production host): HEK293T / Production host: Homo sapiens (human) / References: UniProt: Q13426#5: Protein | Mass: 104378.250 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: LIG4 / Cell line (production host): HEK293T / Production host: Homo sapiens (human) / References: UniProt: P49917, DNA ligase (ATP)#6: Protein | Mass: 23282.197 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: PAXX, C9orf142, XLS / Production host: ![]() #11: Protein | Mass: 56973.672 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: POLM, polmu / Production host: ![]() |
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-DNA chain , 4 types, 4 molecules IJKL
| #7: DNA chain | Mass: 20737.299 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Source: (synth.) Homo sapiens (human) |
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| #8: DNA chain | Mass: 20795.354 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Source: (synth.) Homo sapiens (human) |
| #9: DNA chain | Mass: 15865.188 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Source: (synth.) Homo sapiens (human) |
| #10: DNA chain | Mass: 15493.929 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Source: (synth.) Homo sapiens (human) |
-Non-polymers , 2 types, 3 molecules 


| #12: Chemical | | #13: Chemical | ChemComp-DZ4 / | |
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-Details
| Has ligand of interest | Y |
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| Has protein modification | N |
-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: A gap-filling complex with Pol mu engaged / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1-#5, #7-#11 / Source: MULTIPLE SOURCES |
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| Molecular weight | Value: 0.967 MDa / Experimental value: NO |
| Source (natural) | Organism: Homo sapiens (human) |
| Source (recombinant) | Organism: Homo sapiens (human) |
| Buffer solution | pH: 7.9 |
| Specimen | Conc.: 0.35 mg/ml / Embedding applied: NO / Shadowing applied: NO / Staining applied: NO / Vitrification applied: YES |
| Vitrification | Cryogen name: ETHANE / Humidity: 100 % / Chamber temperature: 277 K |
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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: 1500 nm / Nominal defocus min: 500 nm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 54.4 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 BIOQUANTUM (6k x 4k) |
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Processing
| EM software | Name: SerialEM / Category: image acquisition |
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| CTF correction | Type: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION |
| Symmetry | Point symmetry: C1 (asymmetric) |
| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 2.8 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 891208 Details: The resolution is calculated by the postprocess in RELION with the two composite half maps. The composite maps were generated by Phenix.combine_focused_maps Symmetry type: POINT |
| Refinement | Cross valid method: NONE |
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