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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 9ixu | ||||||||||||
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| Title | Overall reconstruction of the Bax line | ||||||||||||
Components | Apoptosis regulator BAX | ||||||||||||
Keywords | APOPTOSIS / Pore forming Bax proteins | ||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationrelease of matrix enzymes from mitochondria / BAX complex / B cell receptor apoptotic signaling pathway / Activation, translocation and oligomerization of BAX / B cell apoptotic process / positive regulation of apoptotic DNA fragmentation / NTRK3 as a dependence receptor / BAK complex / mitochondrial permeability transition pore complex / mitochondrial fragmentation involved in apoptotic process ...release of matrix enzymes from mitochondria / BAX complex / B cell receptor apoptotic signaling pathway / Activation, translocation and oligomerization of BAX / B cell apoptotic process / positive regulation of apoptotic DNA fragmentation / NTRK3 as a dependence receptor / BAK complex / mitochondrial permeability transition pore complex / mitochondrial fragmentation involved in apoptotic process / Release of apoptotic factors from the mitochondria / Transcriptional regulation by RUNX2 / establishment or maintenance of transmembrane electrochemical gradient / endoplasmic reticulum calcium ion homeostasis / mitochondrial fusion / apoptotic mitochondrial changes / execution phase of apoptosis / Bcl-2 family protein complex / extrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway via death domain receptors / positive regulation of IRE1-mediated unfolded protein response / pore complex / TP53 Regulates Transcription of Genes Involved in Cytochrome C Release / positive regulation of release of cytochrome c from mitochondria / negative regulation of mitochondrial membrane potential / intrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway in response to endoplasmic reticulum stress / BH3 domain binding / cellular response to unfolded protein / Pyroptosis / extrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway in absence of ligand / negative regulation of protein binding / extrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway / positive regulation of intrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway / supramolecular fiber organization / release of cytochrome c from mitochondria / intrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway / TP53 Regulates Transcription of Genes Involved in G2 Cell Cycle Arrest / Hsp70 protein binding / regulation of mitochondrial membrane potential / apoptotic signaling pathway / cellular response to virus / positive regulation of protein-containing complex assembly / intrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway in response to DNA damage / response to toxic substance / positive regulation of neuron apoptotic process / nuclear envelope / channel activity / regulation of apoptotic process / mitochondrial outer membrane / positive regulation of apoptotic process / protein heterodimerization activity / apoptotic process / lipid binding / endoplasmic reticulum membrane / endoplasmic reticulum / protein homodimerization activity / mitochondrion / extracellular exosome / membrane / identical protein binding / nucleus / cytosol / cytoplasm Similarity search - Function | ||||||||||||
| Biological species | Homo sapiens (human) | ||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.19 Å | ||||||||||||
Authors | Zhang, Y. / Tian, L. / Ge, X. / Huang, G. / Shi, Y. | ||||||||||||
| Funding support | China, 3items
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Citation | Journal: Science / Year: 2025Title: Structural basis of BAX pore formation. Authors: Ying Zhang / Lu Tian / Gaoxingyu Huang / Xiaofei Ge / Fang Kong / Pengqi Wang / Yige Xu / Yigong Shi / ![]() Abstract: During apoptosis, cytosolic BAX monomers are translocated to the mitochondria to permeabilize the outer membrane. Here, we identified a dimer of BAX dimers as the basic repeating unit of its various ...During apoptosis, cytosolic BAX monomers are translocated to the mitochondria to permeabilize the outer membrane. Here, we identified a dimer of BAX dimers as the basic repeating unit of its various oligomeric forms: arcs, lines, and rings. Cryo-electron microscopy structure of the BAX repeating unit at 3.2-angstrom resolution revealed the interactions within and between dimers. End-to-end stacking of the repeating units through the protruding α9 pairs yielded lines, arcs, polygons, and rings. We structurally characterized the tetragon, pentagon, hexagon, and heptagon, which comprise 16, 20, 24, and 28 BAX protomers, respectively. Missense mutations at the BAX inter-protomer interface damage pore formation and cripple its proapoptotic function. The assembly principle of the various BAX oligomers reported here provides the structural basis of membrane permeabilization by BAX. | ||||||||||||
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| PDBx/mmCIF format | 9ixu.cif.gz | 121.6 KB | Display | PDBx/mmCIF format |
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| PDB format | pdb9ixu.ent.gz | 89.6 KB | Display | PDB format |
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| Arichive directory | https://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/ix/9ixu ftp://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/ix/9ixu | HTTPS FTP |
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| Related structure data | ![]() 60977MC 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: Protein | Mass: 21204.355 Da / Num. of mol.: 8 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: BAX, BCL2L4 / Production host: Homo sapiens (human) / References: UniProt: Q07812Has protein modification | N | |
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| Experiment | Method: ELECTRON MICROSCOPY |
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| EM experiment | Aggregation state: FILAMENT / 3D reconstruction method: single particle reconstruction |
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| Component | Name: Bax line / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: all / Source: RECOMBINANT |
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| Molecular weight | Experimental value: NO |
| Source (natural) | Organism: Homo sapiens (human) |
| Source (recombinant) | Organism: Homo sapiens (human) |
| 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: FLOOD BEAM |
| Electron lens | Mode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 18000 nm / Nominal defocus min: 13000 nm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 50 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: FEI FALCON IV (4k x 4k) |
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| EM software | Name: PHENIX / Version: 1.17.1_3660: / Category: model refinement |
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| CTF correction | Type: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION |
| Symmetry | Point symmetry: C1 (asymmetric) |
| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 3.19 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 190916 / Symmetry type: POINT |
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