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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 9mdi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Clostridioides difficile Transferase B Component Dimer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Components | Adp-ribosyltransferase binding component | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Keywords | TOXIN / Clostridioides / Iota / ADP-ribosyltransferase | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Biological species | Clostridioides difficile R20291 (bacteria) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.56 Å | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Authors | Sheedlo, M.J. / Mullard, R.M. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding support | United States, 1items
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Citation | Journal: PLoS Pathog / Year: 2025Title: Oligomerization of the Clostridioides difficile transferase B component proceeds through a stepwise mechanism. Authors: Robin M Mullard / Michael J Sheedlo / ![]() Abstract: Clostridioides difficile is a gram-positive, pathogenic bacterium and is currently the leading cause of hospital-acquired, infectious diarrhea in the United States. During infection, C. difficile ...Clostridioides difficile is a gram-positive, pathogenic bacterium and is currently the leading cause of hospital-acquired, infectious diarrhea in the United States. During infection, C. difficile produces and secretes up to three toxins called Toxin A, Toxin B, and the C. difficile transferase (CDT). While Toxin A and Toxin B are thought to drive the pathology associated with the disease, strains that produce CDT have been linked to increased disease severity, higher rates of infection recurrence, and increased incidence of mortality. A basic understanding of how CDT intoxicates host cells has emerged over the past two decades and includes a framework that relies on the oligomerization of the components that comprise CDT to promote cellular intoxication. Although several key steps of this process have been biochemically described, a clear, molecular description of toxin assembly has not been resolved. We have collected cryogenic electron microscopy (Cryo-EM) data of purified, recombinant CDT. From these data, we have generated several structural snapshots of the toxin, including a series of structures that correspond to intermediates that form during oligomerization. These structures provide insight into the mechanism underlying toxin assembly and highlight a role for structural plasticity during this process. We have also shown that these partially assembled toxins are equally potent in cytotoxicity assays supporting this model in a cellular context. Finally, we show that CDTb oligomers are stabilized by CDTa and assembly is triggered by hydrophobic molecules. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PDBx/mmCIF format | 9mdi.cif.gz | 201.1 KB | Display | PDBx/mmCIF format |
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| PDB format | pdb9mdi.ent.gz | 152.7 KB | Display | PDB format |
| PDBx/mmJSON format | 9mdi.json.gz | Tree view | PDBx/mmJSON format | |
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| Summary document | 9mdi_validation.pdf.gz | 1.2 MB | Display | wwPDB validaton report |
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| Full document | 9mdi_full_validation.pdf.gz | 1.2 MB | Display | |
| Data in XML | 9mdi_validation.xml.gz | 46.4 KB | Display | |
| Data in CIF | 9mdi_validation.cif.gz | 67.9 KB | Display | |
| Arichive directory | https://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/md/9mdi ftp://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/md/9mdi | HTTPS FTP |
-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 48171MC ![]() 9mdjC ![]() 9mdlC ![]() 9mdnC ![]() 9mdpC ![]() 9mdrC 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: 98916.828 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Clostridioides difficile R20291 (bacteria)Gene: CDR20291_2492 / Production host: ![]() #2: Chemical | ChemComp-CA / Has ligand of interest | N | 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: Clostridioides difficile Transferase Component B / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1 / Source: RECOMBINANT |
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| Molecular weight | Value: 0.150 MDa / Experimental value: NO |
| Source (natural) | Organism: Clostridioides difficile R20291 (bacteria) |
| 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: FLOOD BEAM |
| Electron lens | Mode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 1500 nm / Nominal defocus min: 500 nm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 50 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 BIOQUANTUM (6k x 4k) |
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| CTF correction | Type: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Particle selection | Num. of particles selected: 679889 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 3.56 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 78323 / Symmetry type: POINT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Atomic model building | Protocol: AB INITIO MODEL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Refinement | Highest resolution: 3.56 Å Stereochemistry target values: REAL-SPACE (WEIGHTED MAP SUM AT ATOM CENTERS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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