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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 9cqc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | The ligation complex like in the NHEJ pathway | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Keywords | LIGASE/TRANSFERASE/DNA / NHEJ / ligation / XLF / PAXX / 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-dependent protein kinase complex / DNA double-strand break attachment to nuclear envelope / 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-dependent protein kinase complex / DNA double-strand break attachment to nuclear envelope / Ku70:Ku80 complex / DNA ligase (ATP) / negative regulation of t-circle formation / DNA end binding / DNA ligase (ATP) activity / small-subunit processome assembly / positive regulation of lymphocyte differentiation / DNA-dependent protein kinase-DNA ligase 4 complex / immunoglobulin V(D)J recombination / V(D)J recombination / nonhomologous end joining complex / nucleotide-excision repair, DNA gap filling / cellular response to X-ray / isotype switching / cellular response to lithium ion / regulation of smooth muscle cell proliferation / double-strand break repair via classical nonhomologous end joining / Cytosolic sensors of pathogen-associated DNA / protein localization to site of double-strand break / nuclear telomere cap complex / single strand break repair / IRF3-mediated induction of type I IFN / positive regulation of neurogenesis / U3 snoRNA binding / regulation of telomere maintenance / recombinational repair / cellular hyperosmotic salinity response / somatic stem cell population maintenance / protein localization to chromosome, telomeric region / DNA biosynthetic process / 2-LTR circle formation / response to ionizing radiation / telomeric repeat DNA binding / ligase activity / T cell differentiation / DNA 3'-5' helicase / 5'-deoxyribose-5-phosphate lyase activity / chromosome organization / response to X-ray / 3'-5' DNA helicase activity / ATP-dependent activity, acting on DNA / telomere maintenance via telomerase / SUMOylation of DNA damage response and repair proteins / condensed chromosome / site of DNA damage / B cell differentiation / DNA polymerase binding / response to gamma radiation / activation of innate immune response / 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 / small-subunit processome / Nonhomologous End-Joining (NHEJ) / cellular response to gamma radiation / cell population proliferation / protein-DNA complex / base-excision repair / establishment of integrated proviral latency / double-strand break repair via nonhomologous end joining / positive regulation of fibroblast proliferation / enzyme activator activity / in utero embryonic development / fibrillar center / T cell differentiation in thymus / neuron apoptotic process / double-strand break repair / site of double-strand break / transcription regulator complex / scaffold protein binding / double-stranded DNA binding / DNA recombination / secretory granule lumen / negative regulation of neuron apoptotic process / molecular adaptor activity / ficolin-1-rich granule lumen / damaged DNA binding / protein-macromolecule adaptor activity / chromosome, telomeric region / transcription cis-regulatory region binding / ribonucleoprotein complex / innate immune response / cell division / negative regulation of DNA-templated transcription / ubiquitin protein ligase binding / Neutrophil degranulation / DNA damage response Similarity search - Function | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Biological species | Homo sapiens (human) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.4 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 | 9cqc.cif.gz | 921.3 KB | Display | PDBx/mmCIF format |
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| PDB format | pdb9cqc.ent.gz | 713.2 KB | Display | PDB format |
| PDBx/mmJSON format | 9cqc.json.gz | Tree view | PDBx/mmJSON format | |
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-Validation report
| Arichive directory | https://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/cq/9cqc ftp://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/cq/9cqc | HTTPS FTP |
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-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 45813MC ![]() 9cq3C ![]() 9cq6C ![]() 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 , 4 types, 10 molecules CcDEdeFfGH
| #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 / 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: ![]() |
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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 , 1 types, 1 molecules 
| #11: 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: Ligation complex like in the NHEJ pathway / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1-#10 / Source: MULTIPLE SOURCES |
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| Molecular weight | Value: 0.854 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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| 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: 3.4 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 133163 Details: The resolution is calculated by postprocess in RELION based on the composite half maps generated by phenix.combine_focused_maps. Symmetry type: POINT |
| Refinement | Cross valid method: NONE |
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