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Yorodumi- PDB-9dzu: Cryo-EM structure of the C. neoformans lipid flippase Apt1-Cdc50 ... -
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| Title | Cryo-EM structure of the C. neoformans lipid flippase Apt1-Cdc50 bound with butyrolactol A in the E2P state | ||||||||||||||||||
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Keywords | TRANSLOCASE/INHIBITOR / Cryptococcus neoformans / lipid flippase / P4-ATPase / Cdc50 protein / butyrolactol A / TRANSLOCASE-INHIBITOR complex | ||||||||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationATPase-coupled intramembrane lipid transporter activity / P-type phospholipid transporter / phospholipid translocation / magnesium ion binding / endoplasmic reticulum / Golgi apparatus / ATP hydrolysis activity / ATP binding / plasma membrane Similarity search - Function | ||||||||||||||||||
| Biological species | Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii H99 (fungus) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 2.72 Å | ||||||||||||||||||
Authors | Duan, H.D. / Li, H. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Funding support | United States, 1items
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Citation | Journal: bioRxiv / Year: 2025Title: Butyrolactol A potentiates caspofungin efficacy against resistant fungi via phospholipid flippase inhibition. Authors: Xuefei Chen / H Diessel Duan / Michael J Hoy / Kalinka Koteva / Michaela Spitzer / Allison K Guitor / Emily Puumala / Aline A Fiebig / Guanggan Hu / Bonnie Yiu / Sommer Chou / Zhuyun Bian / ...Authors: Xuefei Chen / H Diessel Duan / Michael J Hoy / Kalinka Koteva / Michaela Spitzer / Allison K Guitor / Emily Puumala / Aline A Fiebig / Guanggan Hu / Bonnie Yiu / Sommer Chou / Zhuyun Bian / Yeseul Choi / Amelia Bing Ya Guo / Wenliang Wang / Sheng Sun / Nicole Robbins / Anna Floyd Averette / Michael A Cook / Ray Truant / Lesley T MacNeil / Eric D Brown / James W Kronstad / Brian K Coombes / Leah E Cowen / Joseph Heitman / Huilin Li / Gerard D Wright / ![]() Abstract: Fungal infections cause millions of deaths annually and are challenging to treat due to limited therapeutic options and rising resistance. Cryptococci are intrinsically resistant to the latest ...Fungal infections cause millions of deaths annually and are challenging to treat due to limited therapeutic options and rising resistance. Cryptococci are intrinsically resistant to the latest generation of antifungals, echinocandins, while , a notorious global threat, is also increasingly resistant. We performed a natural product extract screen to rescue caspofungin fungicidal activity against H99 and identified butyrolactol A, which restores echinocandin efficacy against resistant fungal pathogens, including multidrug-resistant . Mode of action studies revealed that butyrolactol A inhibits the phospholipid flippase Apt1-Cdc50, blocking phospholipid transport. Cryo-electron microscopy analysis of the Apt1•butyrolactol A complex revealed that the flippase is trapped in a dead-end state. Apt1 inhibition disrupts membrane asymmetry, vesicular trafficking, and cytoskeletal organization, thereby enhancing echinocandin uptake and potency. This study identifies lipid flippases as promising antifungal targets and demonstrates the potential of revisiting natural products to expand the antifungal arsenal and combat resistance. | ||||||||||||||||||
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| PDB format | pdb9dzu.ent.gz | Display | PDB format | |
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| Summary document | 9dzu_validation.pdf.gz | 1.1 MB | Display | wwPDB validaton report |
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| Full document | 9dzu_full_validation.pdf.gz | 1.1 MB | Display | |
| Data in XML | 9dzu_validation.xml.gz | 49.1 KB | Display | |
| Data in CIF | 9dzu_validation.cif.gz | 76.6 KB | Display | |
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-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 47338MC ![]() 9dzvC ![]() 9omvC C: citing same article ( M: map data used to model this data |
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| Similar structure data | Similarity search - Function & homology F&H Search |
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-Protein , 2 types, 2 molecules BA
| #1: Protein | Mass: 45937.961 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii H99 (fungus)Gene: CNAG_06465 / Production host: ![]() |
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| #2: Protein | Mass: 176534.609 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii H99 (fungus)Gene: CNAG_06469 / Production host: ![]() References: UniProt: J9VZ19, P-type phospholipid transporter |
-Sugars , 3 types, 4 molecules 
| #3: Polysaccharide | Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source #4: Polysaccharide | alpha-D-mannopyranose-(1-4)-alpha-D-mannopyranose-(1-6)-[alpha-D-mannopyranose-(1-3)]beta-D- ...alpha-D-mannopyranose-(1-4)-alpha-D-mannopyranose-(1-6)-[alpha-D-mannopyranose-(1-3)]beta-D-mannopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose | Type: oligosaccharide / Mass: 1072.964 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source #5: Sugar | ChemComp-NAG / | |
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-Non-polymers , 3 types, 3 molecules 


| #6: Chemical | ChemComp-BEF / |
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| #7: Chemical | ChemComp-MG / |
| #8: Chemical | ChemComp-A1BD6 / ( Mass: 526.659 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Formula: C28H46O9 / Feature type: SUBJECT OF INVESTIGATION |
-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: Apt1-Cdc50 heterodimer bound with butyrolactol A / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1-#2 / Source: RECOMBINANT |
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| Molecular weight | Value: 0.222 MDa / Experimental value: NO |
| Source (natural) | Organism: Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii H99 (fungus) |
| Source (recombinant) | Organism: ![]() |
| Buffer solution | pH: 7.4 |
| 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: TFS KRIOS |
| Electron gun | Electron source: FIELD EMISSION GUN / Accelerating voltage: 300 kV / Illumination mode: FLOOD BEAM |
| Electron lens | Mode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 1700 nm / Nominal defocus min: 1300 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 / Version: 1.20.1_4487: / Category: model refinement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CTF correction | Type: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 2.72 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 639772 / Symmetry type: POINT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii H99 (fungus)
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