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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 9nen | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Cryo-EM structure of human Ro60 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Components | RNA-binding protein RO60 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Keywords | RNA BINDING PROTEIN/RNA / Ro60 autoantigen / RNA chaperone / RNA folding / RNA BINDING PROTEIN / RNA BINDING PROTEIN-RNA complex | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Biological species | Homo sapiens (human) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.5 Å | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Authors | Nam, H. / Deme, J.C. / Lea, S.M. / Wolin, S.L. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding support | United States, 2items
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Citation | Journal: Cell / Year: 2026Title: Mechanistic insights into RNA chaperoning by Ro60 and La autoantigens. Authors: Hyeyeon Nam / Justin C Deme / Soyeong Sim / Marco Boccitto / Susan M Lea / Sandra L Wolin / ![]() Abstract: Although ATP-independent chaperones assist RNA folding, the mechanisms by which they function remain elusive. Here, we demonstrate how two RNA chaperones collaborate to unfold misfolded noncoding ...Although ATP-independent chaperones assist RNA folding, the mechanisms by which they function remain elusive. Here, we demonstrate how two RNA chaperones collaborate to unfold misfolded noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs). The ring-shaped Ro60 protein binds the ends of misfolded ncRNAs in its cavity, whereas La stabilizes nascent ncRNAs and assists their folding. Using cryo-electron microscopy to resolve the structure of a misfolded RNA complexed with Ro60 and La, we show that La cradles the Ro60 ribonucleoprotein (RNP), with its N-terminal domain binding the RNA 3' end after it passes through the Ro60 cavity, while its C-terminal domain destabilizes structures in the misfolded RNA body. Using selective 2'-hydroxyl acylation analyzed by primer extension and mutational profiling (SHAPE-MaP), we show that La and Ro60 function synergistically to unfold non-native structures. As the RNAs bound by Ro60 and La include both ncRNA precursors and ncRNAs with oligouridine tails, this RNA chaperone machine may function widely to recognize misfolded and otherwise aberrant ncRNAs and assist their unfolding. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PDB format | pdb9nen.ent.gz | 73.2 KB | Display | PDB format |
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| Arichive directory | https://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/ne/9nen ftp://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/ne/9nen | HTTPS FTP |
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-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 49328MC ![]() 9nepC ![]() 9nf8C ![]() 9nfaC M: map data used to model this data C: citing same article ( |
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| #1: Protein | Mass: 60726.523 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Production host: ![]() |
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| 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: Ro60 / Type: ORGANELLE OR CELLULAR COMPONENT / Entity ID: all / Source: RECOMBINANT |
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| Source (natural) | Organism: Homo sapiens (human) |
| 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: 2000 nm / Nominal defocus min: 800 nm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 52.1 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: FEI FALCON IV (4k x 4k) |
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| EM software | Name: PHENIX / Category: model refinement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CTF correction | Type: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 3.5 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 103783 / Symmetry type: POINT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Refinement | Highest resolution: 3.5 Å Stereochemistry target values: REAL-SPACE (WEIGHTED MAP SUM AT ATOM CENTERS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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