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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 9ioa | ||||||
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| Title | Cryo-EM structure of the tetrameric DRT9-ncRNA complex | ||||||
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Keywords | ANTIVIRAL PROTEIN/RNA / RNA BINDING / PROTEIN-RNA COMPLEX / ANTIVIRAL PROTEIN-RNA complex | ||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology information: / Reverse transcriptase domain / Reverse transcriptase (RNA-dependent DNA polymerase) / Reverse transcriptase (RT) catalytic domain profile. / DNA/RNA polymerase superfamily Similarity search - Domain/homology | ||||||
| Biological species | ![]() | ||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 2.59 Å | ||||||
Authors | Zhang, J.T. / Song, X.Y. / Wei, X.Y. / Jia, N. | ||||||
| Funding support | 1items
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Citation | Journal: Science / Year: 2025Title: Bacterial reverse transcriptase synthesizes long poly(A)-rich cDNA for antiphage defense. Authors: Xin-Yi Song / Yushan Xia / Jun-Tao Zhang / Yu-Jun Liu / Hua Qi / Xin-Yang Wei / Hailiang Hu / Yu Xia / Xue Liu / Ying-Fei Ma / Ning Jia / ![]() Abstract: Prokaryotic defense-associated reverse transcriptases (DRTs) were recently identified with antiviral functions; however, their functional mechanisms remain largely unexplored. Here we show that DRT9 ...Prokaryotic defense-associated reverse transcriptases (DRTs) were recently identified with antiviral functions; however, their functional mechanisms remain largely unexplored. Here we show that DRT9 forms a hexameric complex with its upstream noncoding RNA (ncRNA) to mediate antiphage defense by inducing cell growth arrest through abortive infection. Upon phage infection, the phage-encoded ribonucleotide reductase NrdAB complex increases intracellular deoxyadenosine triphosphate levels, activating DRT9 to synthesize long, polyadenylate [poly(A)]-rich single-stranded complementary DNA (cDNA), which likely sequesters the essential phage single-stranded DNA binding (SSB) protein and disrupts phage propagation. We further determined the cryo-electron microscopy structure of the DRT9-ncRNA hexamer complex, providing mechanistic insights into its cDNA synthesis. These findings highlight the diversity of RT-based antiviral defense mechanisms, expand our understanding of RT biological functions, and provide a structural basis for developing DRT9-based biotechnological tools. | ||||||
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| Arichive directory | https://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/io/9ioa ftp://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/io/9ioa | HTTPS FTP |
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-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 60724MC ![]() 9iobC 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: RNA chain | Mass: 56793.293 Da / Num. of mol.: 4 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) ![]() Production host: ![]() References: GenBank: 2459894762 #2: Protein | Mass: 58318.961 Da / Num. of mol.: 4 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) ![]() Production host: ![]() References: UniProt: A0A6D0I497 Has protein modification | N | |
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-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: DRT9-ncRNA tetramer complex / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #2, #1 / Source: MULTIPLE SOURCES |
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| Source (natural) | Organism: ![]() |
| Source (recombinant) | Organism: ![]() |
| Buffer solution | pH: 8 |
| 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: SPOT SCAN |
| Electron lens | Mode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 2500 nm / Nominal defocus min: 1500 nm / Cs: 0.01 mm / C2 aperture diameter: 70 µm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 50 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 (6k x 4k) |
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| Refinement | Highest resolution: 2.59 Å |
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