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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 9k2z | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Cryo-EM structure of the HfmIscB-omega RNA-target DNA complex | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Keywords | RNA BINDING PROTEIN / RNA-guided DNA nuclease | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Function / homology | DNA / DNA (> 10) / RNA / RNA (> 10) / RNA (> 100) Function and homology information | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Biological species | metagenome (others) synthetic construct (others) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 2.78 Å | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Authors | Nagahata, N. / Yamada, S. / Yamashita, K. / Nishimasu, H. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding support | Japan, 3items
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Citation | Journal: Nat Struct Mol Biol / Year: 2026Title: Structural visualization of the molecular evolution of CRISPR-Cas9. Authors: Naoto Nagahata / Kazuki Kato / Sota Yamada / Soumya Kannan / Sae Okazaki / Yukari Isayama / Masahiro Hiraizumi / Keitaro Yamashita / Eugene V Koonin / Feng Zhang / Hiroshi Nishimasu / ![]() Abstract: RNA-guided DNA nucleases Cas9 and IscB (insertion sequences Cas9-like OrfB) are components of type II CRISPR-Cas adaptive immune systems and transposon-associated OMEGA (obligate mobile element- ...RNA-guided DNA nucleases Cas9 and IscB (insertion sequences Cas9-like OrfB) are components of type II CRISPR-Cas adaptive immune systems and transposon-associated OMEGA (obligate mobile element-guided activity) systems, respectively. Sequence and structural comparisons indicate that IscB (~500 residues) evolved into Cas9 (~700-1,600 residues) through protein expansion coupled with guide RNA miniaturization. However, the specific sequence of events in this evolutionary transition remains unknown. Here, we report cryo-electron microscopy structures of four phylogenetically diverse RNA-guided nucleases-two IscBs and two Cas9s-each in complex with its cognate guide RNA and target DNA. Comparisons of these four complex structures to previously reported IscB and Cas9 structures indicate that evolution from IscB to Cas9 involved the loss of the N-terminal PLMP domain and the acquisition of the zinc-finger-containing REC3 domain, followed by bridge helix extension and REC1 domain acquisition. These structural changes led to expansion of the REC lobe, increasing the target DNA cleavage specificity. Additionally, the structural conservation of the RNA scaffolds indicates that the dual CRISPR RNA (crRNA) and trans-activating crRNA guides of CRISPR-Cas9 evolved from the single ωRNA guides of OMEGA systems. Our findings provide insights into the succession of structural changes involved in the exaptation of transposon-associated RNA-guided nucleases for the role of effector nucleases in adaptive immune systems. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PDBx/mmCIF format | 9k2z.cif.gz | 267.4 KB | Display | PDBx/mmCIF format |
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| PDB format | pdb9k2z.ent.gz | 195 KB | Display | PDB format |
| PDBx/mmJSON format | 9k2z.json.gz | Tree view | PDBx/mmJSON format | |
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-Validation report
| Arichive directory | https://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/k2/9k2z ftp://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/k2/9k2z | HTTPS FTP |
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-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 62001MC ![]() 9k30C ![]() 9k31C ![]() 9k32C 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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| Deposited unit | ![]()
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Components
-DNA chain , 2 types, 2 molecules CD
| #3: DNA chain | Mass: 15047.669 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Source: (synth.) synthetic construct (others) |
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| #4: DNA chain | Mass: 4329.829 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Source: (synth.) synthetic construct (others) |
-Protein / RNA chain , 2 types, 2 molecules AB
| #1: Protein | Mass: 62381.379 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) metagenome (others) / Production host: ![]() |
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| #2: RNA chain | Mass: 115337.195 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) metagenome (others) / Production host: ![]() |
-Non-polymers , 2 types, 21 molecules 


| #5: Chemical | ChemComp-MG / #6: Water | ChemComp-HOH / | |
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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: Cryo-EM structure of the OavvIscB-omega RNA-target DNA complex Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1-#4 / Source: RECOMBINANT |
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| Source (natural) | Organism: metagenome (others) |
| Source (recombinant) | Organism: ![]() |
| Buffer solution | pH: 6 |
| 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: 2000 nm / Nominal defocus min: 800 nm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 51 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 BIOQUANTUM (6k x 4k) |
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| CTF correction | Type: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Symmetry | Point symmetry: C1 (asymmetric) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 2.78 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 689275 / Symmetry type: POINT |
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