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Database: PDB / ID: 9peb
TitleCryo-EM structure of Arabidopsis thaliana Met1
ComponentsDNA (cytosine-5)-methyltransferase 1
KeywordsTRANSFERASE / DNA (cytosine-5)-methyltransferase
Function / homology
Function and homology information


zygote asymmetric cytokinesis in embryo sac / negative regulation of flower development / DNA-mediated transformation / DNA (cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase / DNA (cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase activity / DNA methylation-dependent constitutive heterochromatin formation / methyltransferase activity / methylation / chromatin binding / DNA binding / nucleus
Similarity search - Function
DNA (cytosine-5)-methyltransferase 1-like / DNA (cytosine-5)-methyltransferase 1, replication foci domain / Cytosine specific DNA methyltransferase replication foci domain / : / DNA methylase, C-5 cytosine-specific, conserved site / C-5 cytosine-specific DNA methylases C-terminal signature. / DNA methylase, C-5 cytosine-specific, active site / C-5 cytosine-specific DNA methylases active site. / C-5 cytosine-specific DNA methylase (Dnmt) domain profile. / C-5 cytosine methyltransferase ...DNA (cytosine-5)-methyltransferase 1-like / DNA (cytosine-5)-methyltransferase 1, replication foci domain / Cytosine specific DNA methyltransferase replication foci domain / : / DNA methylase, C-5 cytosine-specific, conserved site / C-5 cytosine-specific DNA methylases C-terminal signature. / DNA methylase, C-5 cytosine-specific, active site / C-5 cytosine-specific DNA methylases active site. / C-5 cytosine-specific DNA methylase (Dnmt) domain profile. / C-5 cytosine methyltransferase / C-5 cytosine-specific DNA methylase / Bromo adjacent homology domain / BAH domain / Bromo adjacent homology (BAH) domain / Bromo adjacent homology (BAH) domain superfamily / BAH domain profile. / S-adenosyl-L-methionine-dependent methyltransferase superfamily
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S-ADENOSYL-L-HOMOCYSTEINE / DNA (cytosine-5)-methyltransferase 1
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Biological speciesArabidopsis thaliana (thale cress)
MethodELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.13 Å
AuthorsLu, J. / Chen, X. / Song, J.
Funding support United States, 1items
OrganizationGrant numberCountry
National Institutes of Health/National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIH/NIGMS) United States
CitationJournal: Plant Cell / Year: 2025
Title: Structure and autoinhibitory regulation of MET1 in the maintenance of plant CG methylation.
Authors: Jiuwei Lu / Xinyi Chen / Jian Fang / Daniel Li / Huy Le / Xuehua Zhong / Jikui Song /
Abstract: Plant DNA METHYLTRANSFERASE 1 (MET1) is responsible for maintaining genome-wide CG methylation. Its dysregulation has been linked to profound biological disruptions, including genomic instability and ...Plant DNA METHYLTRANSFERASE 1 (MET1) is responsible for maintaining genome-wide CG methylation. Its dysregulation has been linked to profound biological disruptions, including genomic instability and developmental defects. However, the exact mechanism by which MET1 orchestrates these vital functions and coordinates its various domains to shape the plant-specific epigenome remains unknown. Here, we report the cryo-EM structure of Arabidopsis thaliana MET1 (AtMET1), revealing an autoinhibitory mechanism that governs its DNA methylation activity. Between the two replication-foci-target sequence (RFTS) domains in AtMET1, the second RFTS domain (RFTS2) directly associates with the methyltransferase (MTase) domain, thereby inhibiting substrate-binding activity. Compared to DNMT1, AtMET1 lacks the CXXC domain and its downstream autoinhibitory linker, featuring only limited RFTS2-MTase interactions, resulting in a much-reduced autoinhibitory contact. In line with this difference, the DNA methylation activity of AtMET1 displays less temperature dependence than that of DNMT1, potentially allowing MET1 to maintain its activity across diverse temperature conditions. We further report the structure of AtMET1 bound to hemimethylated CG (hmCG) DNA, unveiling the molecular basis for substrate binding and CG recognition by AtMET1, and an activation mechanism that involves a coordinated conformational shift between two structural elements of its active site. In addition, our combined structural and biochemical analysis highlights distinct functionalities between the two RFTS domains of AtMET1, unraveling their evolutionary divergence from the DNMT1 RFTS domain. Together, this study offers a framework for understanding the structure and mechanism of AtMET1, with profound implications for the maintenance of CG methylation in plants.
History
DepositionJul 1, 2025Deposition site: RCSB / Processing site: RCSB
Revision 1.0Oct 22, 2025Provider: repository / Type: Initial release

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A: DNA (cytosine-5)-methyltransferase 1
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Theoretical massNumber of molelcules
Total (without water)170,0323
Polymers169,5821
Non-polymers4502
Water00
1


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  • Evidence: electron microscopy, not applicable
TypeNameSymmetry operationNumber
identity operation1_555x,y,z1

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#1: Protein DNA (cytosine-5)-methyltransferase 1 / DNA methyltransferase 01 / DNA methyltransferase 2 / DNA methyltransferase AthI / DNA Metase AthI / ...DNA methyltransferase 01 / DNA methyltransferase 2 / DNA methyltransferase AthI / DNA Metase AthI / M.AthI / DNA methyltransferase DDM2 / Protein DECREASED DNA METHYLATION 2


Mass: 169582.422 Da / Num. of mol.: 1
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
Source: (gene. exp.) Arabidopsis thaliana (thale cress)
Gene: DMT1, ATHIM, DDM2, DMT01, MET1, MET2, At5g49160, K21P3.3
Production host: Escherichia coli BL21(DE3) (bacteria)
References: UniProt: P34881, DNA (cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase
#2: Chemical ChemComp-SAH / S-ADENOSYL-L-HOMOCYSTEINE


Mass: 384.411 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Formula: C14H20N6O5S / Feature type: SUBJECT OF INVESTIGATION
#3: Chemical ChemComp-ZN / ZINC ION


Mass: 65.409 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Formula: Zn / Feature type: SUBJECT OF INVESTIGATION
Has ligand of interestY
Has protein modificationN

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Experiment

ExperimentMethod: ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
EM experimentAggregation state: PARTICLE / 3D reconstruction method: single particle reconstruction

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Sample preparation

ComponentName: Met1 / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1 / Source: RECOMBINANT
Source (natural)Organism: Arabidopsis thaliana (thale cress)
Source (recombinant)Organism: Escherichia coli BL21(DE3) (bacteria)
Buffer solutionpH: 7.5
SpecimenEmbedding applied: NO / Shadowing applied: NO / Staining applied: NO / Vitrification applied: YES
VitrificationCryogen name: ETHANE

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Experimental equipment
Model: Titan Krios / Image courtesy: FEI Company
MicroscopyModel: TFS KRIOS
Electron gunElectron source: FIELD EMISSION GUN / Accelerating voltage: 300 kV / Illumination mode: FLOOD BEAM
Electron lensMode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 2500 nm / Nominal defocus min: 800 nm
Image recordingElectron dose: 50 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: FEI FALCON IV (4k x 4k)

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EM software
IDNameVersionCategory
1cryoSPARC4particle selection
2PHENIX1.21_5207:model refinement
13cryoSPARC3D reconstruction
CTF correctionType: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION
3D reconstructionResolution: 3.13 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 172700 / Symmetry type: POINT
Atomic model buildingProtocol: AB INITIO MODEL / Space: REAL
Atomic model buildingSource name: AlphaFold / Type: in silico model
Refine LS restraints
Refine-IDTypeDev idealNumber
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_bond_d0.0028318
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_angle_d0.48511251
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_dihedral_angle_d3.7771110
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_chiral_restr0.041218
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_plane_restr0.0041446

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