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Database: PDB / ID: 9gja
TitleEntamoeba histolytica Gal/GalNAc lectin, mode 1
Components(Galactose/N-acetyl-D-galactosamine lectin ...) x 2
KeywordsCELL ADHESION / Entamoeba histolytica / lectin / Gal/GalNAc / trogocytosis
Function / homologyGalactose-inhibitable lectin 35kDa subunit / Galactose-inhibitable lectin 35 kDa subunit / carbohydrate binding / cell adhesion / plasma membrane / Galactose/N-acetyl-D-galactosamine lectin heavy subunit 1 / Galactose/N-acetyl-D-galactosamine lectin light subunit 1
Function and homology information
Biological speciesEntamoeba histolytica HM-1:IMSS (eukaryote)
MethodELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.7 Å
AuthorsGerard, S.F. / Higgins, M.K.
Funding support United Kingdom, 1items
OrganizationGrant numberCountry
Wellcome Trust United Kingdom
CitationJournal: PLoS Pathog / Year: 2026
Title: Structural basis for carbohydrate recognition by the Gal/GalNAc lectin of Entamoeba histolytica involved in host cell adhesion.
Authors: Samuel F Gérard / Christina Redfield / Matthew K Higgins /
Abstract: Intestinal amoebiasis is caused by Entamoeba histolytica, one of the deadliest human-infective parasites. Central to its pathogenicity is its binding to mucosal carbohydrates, which precedes tissue ...Intestinal amoebiasis is caused by Entamoeba histolytica, one of the deadliest human-infective parasites. Central to its pathogenicity is its binding to mucosal carbohydrates, which precedes tissue damage by trogocytosis. Carbohydrate binding is mediated by a single adhesin, the galactose/N-acetylgalactosamine (Gal/GalNAc) lectin, which is the leading vaccine candidate for amoebiasis. We present the structure of the native heterodimeric lectin, revealing an ordered core containing the light chain and the N-terminal region of the heavy chain. Structures obtained in the presence of ligand show that the Gal/GalNAc binding site is in the light chain, which adopts a β-trefoil fold found in other lectins. An elongated arm emerges from the heavy chain, which adopts multiple positions and may be modulated by sugar binding. This study reveals the molecular basis for sugar binding by the Entamoeba histolytica Gal/GalNAc lectin, a prerequisite for parasite invasion and development of intestinal disease.
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Deposited unit
H: Galactose/N-acetyl-D-galactosamine lectin heavy subunit 1
L: Galactose/N-acetyl-D-galactosamine lectin light subunit 1
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Theoretical massNumber of molelcules
Total (without water)112,4877
Polymers109,7982
Non-polymers2,6885
Water00
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  • Evidence: gel filtration, not applicable
TypeNameSymmetry operationNumber
identity operation1_5551

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Components

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Galactose/N-acetyl-D-galactosamine lectin ... , 2 types, 2 molecules HL

#1: Protein Galactose/N-acetyl-D-galactosamine lectin heavy subunit 1 / Gal/GalNAc lectin heavy subunit 1 / Galactose-inhibitable lectin 170 kDa subunit / N-acetyl D- ...Gal/GalNAc lectin heavy subunit 1 / Galactose-inhibitable lectin 170 kDa subunit / N-acetyl D-galactosamine-specific lectin


Mass: 76160.180 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Source method: isolated from a natural source
Source: (natural) Entamoeba histolytica HM-1:IMSS (eukaryote)
References: UniProt: P32022
#2: Protein Galactose/N-acetyl-D-galactosamine lectin light subunit 1 / Gal/GalNAc lectin light subunit 1 / Galactose-inhibitable lectin 35 kDa subunit


Mass: 33637.863 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Source method: isolated from a natural source
Source: (natural) Entamoeba histolytica HM-1:IMSS (eukaryote)
References: UniProt: Q03077

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Sugars , 4 types, 5 molecules

#3: Polysaccharide beta-D-mannopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta- ...beta-D-mannopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose


Type: oligosaccharide / Mass: 586.542 Da / Num. of mol.: 1
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
DescriptorTypeProgram
DManpb1-4DGlcpNAcb1-4DGlcpNAcb1-Glycam Condensed SequenceGMML 1.0
WURCS=2.0/2,3,2/[a2122h-1b_1-5_2*NCC/3=O][a1122h-1b_1-5]/1-1-2/a4-b1_b4-c1WURCSPDB2Glycan 1.1.0
[]{[(4+1)][b-D-GlcpNAc]{[(4+1)][b-D-GlcpNAc]{[(4+1)][b-D-Manp]{}}}}LINUCSPDB-CARE
#4: Polysaccharide alpha-D-mannopyranose-(1-2)-alpha-D-mannopyranose-(1-2)-alpha-D-mannopyranose-(1-3)-[alpha-D- ...alpha-D-mannopyranose-(1-2)-alpha-D-mannopyranose-(1-2)-alpha-D-mannopyranose-(1-3)-[alpha-D-mannopyranose-(1-6)]beta-D-mannopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose


Type: oligosaccharide / Mass: 1235.105 Da / Num. of mol.: 1
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
DescriptorTypeProgram
DManpa1-2DManpa1-2DManpa1-3[DManpa1-6]DManpb1-4DGlcpNAcb1-4DGlcpNAcb1-Glycam Condensed SequenceGMML 1.0
WURCS=2.0/3,7,6/[a2122h-1b_1-5_2*NCC/3=O][a1122h-1b_1-5][a1122h-1a_1-5]/1-1-2-3-3-3-3/a4-b1_b4-c1_c3-d1_c6-g1_d2-e1_e2-f1WURCSPDB2Glycan 1.1.0
[]{[(4+1)][b-D-GlcpNAc]{[(4+1)][b-D-GlcpNAc]{[(4+1)][b-D-Manp]{[(3+1)][a-D-Manp]{[(2+1)][a-D-Manp]{[(2+1)][a-D-Manp]{}}}[(6+1)][a-D-Manp]{}}}}}LINUCSPDB-CARE
#5: Polysaccharide 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose


Type: oligosaccharide / Mass: 424.401 Da / Num. of mol.: 1
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
DescriptorTypeProgram
DGlcpNAcb1-4DGlcpNAcb1-Glycam Condensed SequenceGMML 1.0
WURCS=2.0/1,2,1/[a2122h-1b_1-5_2*NCC/3=O]/1-1/a4-b1WURCSPDB2Glycan 1.1.0
[]{[(4+1)][b-D-GlcpNAc]{[(4+1)][b-D-GlcpNAc]{}}}LINUCSPDB-CARE
#6: Sugar ChemComp-NAG / 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose / N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosamine / 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucose / 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-D-glucose / 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-glucose / N-ACETYL-D-GLUCOSAMINE


Type: D-saccharide, beta linking / Mass: 221.208 Da / Num. of mol.: 2
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
Formula: C8H15NO6
IdentifierTypeProgram
DGlcpNAcbCONDENSED IUPAC CARBOHYDRATE SYMBOLGMML 1.0
N-acetyl-b-D-glucopyranosamineCOMMON NAMEGMML 1.0
b-D-GlcpNAcIUPAC CARBOHYDRATE SYMBOLPDB-CARE 1.0
GlcNAcSNFG CARBOHYDRATE SYMBOLGMML 1.0

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Has ligand of interestN
Has protein modificationY

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Experiment

ExperimentMethod: ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
EM experimentAggregation state: PARTICLE / 3D reconstruction method: single particle reconstruction

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Sample preparation

ComponentName: Entamoeba histolytica Gal/GalNAc lectin heavy and light chains
Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #2 / Source: NATURAL
Molecular weightExperimental value: NO
Source (natural)Organism: Entamoeba histolytica HM-1:IMSS (eukaryote)
Buffer solutionpH: 7.5
SpecimenEmbedding applied: NO / Shadowing applied: NO / Staining applied: NO / Vitrification applied: YES
VitrificationCryogen name: ETHANE

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Experimental equipment
Model: Titan Krios / Image courtesy: FEI Company
MicroscopyModel: FEI TITAN KRIOS
Electron gunElectron source: FIELD EMISSION GUN / Accelerating voltage: 300 kV / Illumination mode: FLOOD BEAM
Electron lensMode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 2500 nm / Nominal defocus min: 1000 nm
Image recordingElectron dose: 41.5 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 (6k x 4k)

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Processing

EM softwareName: PHENIX / Category: model refinement
CTF correctionType: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION
3D reconstructionResolution: 3.7 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 98775 / Symmetry type: POINT
Refine LS restraints
Refine-IDTypeDev idealNumber
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_bond_d0.0027707
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_angle_d0.50110429
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_dihedral_angle_d3.771017
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_chiral_restr0.0421170
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_plane_restr0.0031328

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