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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 9ln6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Structure of human NLRP14-UHRF1 complex | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Keywords | CYTOSOLIC PROTEIN / maternal complex / UHRF1 / NLRP14 / ubiquitylation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationhistone H3K18 ubiquitin ligase activity / histone H3K14 ubiquitin ligase activity / histone H3 ubiquitin ligase activity / histone H3K23 ubiquitin ligase activity / DNA damage sensor activity / chromosomal DNA methylation maintenance following DNA replication / hemi-methylated DNA-binding / homologous recombination / regulation of epithelial cell proliferation / methyl-CpG binding ...histone H3K18 ubiquitin ligase activity / histone H3K14 ubiquitin ligase activity / histone H3 ubiquitin ligase activity / histone H3K23 ubiquitin ligase activity / DNA damage sensor activity / chromosomal DNA methylation maintenance following DNA replication / hemi-methylated DNA-binding / homologous recombination / regulation of epithelial cell proliferation / methyl-CpG binding / histone H3K9me2/3 reader activity / negative regulation of gene expression via chromosomal CpG island methylation / detection of maltose stimulus / maltose transport complex / carbohydrate transport / positive regulation of protein metabolic process / mitotic spindle assembly / carbohydrate transmembrane transporter activity / maltose binding / maltose transport / maltodextrin transmembrane transport / protein autoubiquitination / cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding / ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter complex, substrate-binding subunit-containing / heterochromatin / protein localization to chromatin / epigenetic regulation of gene expression / ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter complex / DNA methylation / replication fork / Chromatin modifications during the maternal to zygotic transition (MZT) / cell chemotaxis / euchromatin / RING-type E3 ubiquitin transferase / double-strand break repair via homologous recombination / spindle / nuclear matrix / ubiquitin-protein transferase activity / ubiquitin protein ligase activity / heterochromatin formation / outer membrane-bounded periplasmic space / regulation of inflammatory response / histone binding / spermatogenesis / nucleic acid binding / ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process / cell differentiation / periplasmic space / protein ubiquitination / DNA damage response / chromatin / negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II / positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II / zinc ion binding / nucleoplasm / ATP binding / membrane / identical protein binding / nucleus / cytoplasm Similarity search - Function | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Biological species | ![]() Homo sapiens (human) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.49 Å | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Authors | Qi, Q. / Chi, P. / Liu, S. / Lu, Y. / Li, J. / Li, J. / Wang, X. / Jiang, Y. / Deng, D. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding support | China, 1items
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Citation | Journal: Nat Commun / Year: 2026Title: NLRP14 modulates the activity of E3 ubiquitin ligases during the oocyte-to-embryo transition. Authors: Sibei Liu / Qianqian Qi / Pengliang Chi / Haizhan Jiao / Li Yan / Yuechao Lu / Rongrong Zhang / Jinhong Li / Sicheng Ju / Zhuo Han / Zihan Zhang / Qingting Liu / Guojin Ou / Jialu Li / Jing ...Authors: Sibei Liu / Qianqian Qi / Pengliang Chi / Haizhan Jiao / Li Yan / Yuechao Lu / Rongrong Zhang / Jinhong Li / Sicheng Ju / Zhuo Han / Zihan Zhang / Qingting Liu / Guojin Ou / Jialu Li / Jing Chen / Xiang Wang / Lei Li / Li Guo / Xue Jiao / Hongli Hu / Yongmei Jiang / Dong Deng / ![]() Abstract: NLRP14 is an essential maternal factor for mammalian embryonic development. Maternal ablation of NLRP14 in mice impairs DNA demethylation and calcium homeostasis in zygotes, causing early embryonic ...NLRP14 is an essential maternal factor for mammalian embryonic development. Maternal ablation of NLRP14 in mice impairs DNA demethylation and calcium homeostasis in zygotes, causing early embryonic arrest. However, the underlying biochemical events remain largely unknown. Here, we identified two binding partners (KDM2A and UHRF1) of NLRP14 and further solved structures of NLRP14-KDM2A-SKP1 and NLRP14-UHRF1. Structural analysis revealed that NLRP14 modulates the SKP1-CUL1-F-box (SCF) E3 ubiquitin ligase and the RING-type E3 ubiquitin ligase UHRF1 through two distinct mechanisms. Mechanistically, NLRP14 competitively inhibits KDM2A-mediated SCF assembly or allosterically inhibits the activity of UHRF1 by occupying the E2 ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme (UBE2D) binding site of the ubiquitin-like (UBL) domain. Deletion of NLRP14 in mice increases ubiquitination levels in oocytes during maturation and after fertilization. Collectively, our findings identify NLRP14 as a dual regulator that restrains E3 ubiquitin ligase-driven ubiquitination by limiting SCF complex assembly and attenuating UHRF1 activity. This regulatory role is required to prevent excessive protein ubiquitination and maintain proteostasis during the oocyte-to-embryo transition, thereby supporting early embryonic development. Our study uncovers maternal regulation of proteostasis in oocytes and suggests that dysregulating proteostasis is an important factor in the pathogenesis of reproductive disorders. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PDBx/mmCIF format | 9ln6.cif.gz | 235.1 KB | Display | PDBx/mmCIF format |
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| PDB format | pdb9ln6.ent.gz | 168.8 KB | Display | PDB format |
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| Arichive directory | https://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/ln/9ln6 ftp://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/ln/9ln6 | HTTPS FTP |
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-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 63227MC ![]() 9wsqC ![]() 9wsrC 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: 170249.406 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) ![]() Homo sapiens (human)Gene: malE, b4034, JW3994, NLRP14, NALP14, NOD5 / Production host: ![]() |
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| #2: Protein | Mass: 55263.094 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) ![]() Homo sapiens (human)Gene: malE, b4034, JW3994, UHRF1, ICBP90, NP95, RNF106 / Production host: ![]() References: UniProt: P0AEX9, UniProt: Q96T88, RING-type E3 ubiquitin transferase |
| 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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| Component | Name: binary complex of NLRP14 and UHRF1 / 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: ![]() |
| Buffer solution | pH: 8 |
| Specimen | Conc.: 1.7 mg/ml / 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: 1800 nm / Nominal defocus min: 1100 nm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 55.13 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K2 SUMMIT (4k x 4k) |
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| CTF correction | Type: NONE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 3.49 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 73160 / Symmetry type: POINT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Refinement | Highest resolution: 3.49 Å Stereochemistry target values: REAL-SPACE (WEIGHTED MAP SUM AT ATOM CENTERS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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