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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 9u9s | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | ARF1(Q71L) bound M4-CTD-docked AP-4 core | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Keywords | TRANSPORT PROTEIN / Adaptor protein complex | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationprotein localization to somatodendritic compartment / cytoplasmic side of trans-Golgi network transport vesicle membrane / AP-4 adaptor complex / protein localization to basolateral plasma membrane / cargo adaptor activity / mitotic cleavage furrow ingression / trans-Golgi Network Vesicle Budding / clathrin adaptor complex / post-Golgi vesicle-mediated transport / Glycosphingolipid transport ...protein localization to somatodendritic compartment / cytoplasmic side of trans-Golgi network transport vesicle membrane / AP-4 adaptor complex / protein localization to basolateral plasma membrane / cargo adaptor activity / mitotic cleavage furrow ingression / trans-Golgi Network Vesicle Budding / clathrin adaptor complex / post-Golgi vesicle-mediated transport / Glycosphingolipid transport / regulation of receptor internalization / Golgi to lysosome transport / Intra-Golgi traffic / Golgi to endosome transport / regulation of Arp2/3 complex-mediated actin nucleation / Synthesis of PIPs at the Golgi membrane / protein targeting to lysosome / Nef Mediated CD4 Down-regulation / dendritic spine organization / long-term synaptic depression / COPI-dependent Golgi-to-ER retrograde traffic / clathrin binding / Lysosome Vesicle Biogenesis / Golgi Associated Vesicle Biogenesis / Synthesis of PIPs at the plasma membrane / cell leading edge / transmembrane protein transporter activity / intracellular copper ion homeostasis / autophagosome assembly / protein targeting / COPI-mediated anterograde transport / vesicle-mediated transport / MHC class II antigen presentation / Gene and protein expression by JAK-STAT signaling after Interleukin-12 stimulation / endosome lumen / sarcomere / trans-Golgi network membrane / small monomeric GTPase / trans-Golgi network / intracellular protein transport / cellular response to virus / intracellular protein localization / protein transport / G protein activity / cytoplasmic vesicle / early endosome / neuron projection / postsynaptic density / protein domain specific binding / Golgi membrane / focal adhesion / GTPase activity / GTP binding / magnesium ion binding / protein-containing complex / RNA binding / extracellular exosome / plasma membrane / cytoplasm / cytosol Similarity search - Function | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Biological species | Homo sapiens (human) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / Resolution: 6.8 Å | |||||||||||||||||||||
Authors | Wang, Y.H. / Li, W. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding support | 1items
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Citation | Journal: Nat Commun / Year: 2026Title: Structural basis for the dynamic conformations of AP-4 and its association with ARF1. Authors: Yanghui Wang / Wei Li / Yunlong Qiu / Si Wu / Liu Hong / Yan Zhao / Wei Feng / ![]() Abstract: Among the distinct adaptor protein (AP) complexes, AP-4 primarily functions as a non-clathrin-coated vesicle machinery essential for intracellular membrane trafficking. ARF1 is a master regulator of ...Among the distinct adaptor protein (AP) complexes, AP-4 primarily functions as a non-clathrin-coated vesicle machinery essential for intracellular membrane trafficking. ARF1 is a master regulator of AP-4 membrane recruitment, but the underlying mechanism remains elusive. Here, we present the cryo-EM structures of soluble AP-4 and the AP-4/ARF1 complex. Unexpectedly, AP-4 adopts a dynamic equilibrium between closed and open conformations, caused by loose contacts between its medium subunit and central core. ARF1 binding induces only subtle changes in AP-4, which retains its conformational equilibrium. Mutations at the AP-4/ARF1 interface disrupt complex formation and impair ARF1-dependent membrane recruitment. Efficient membrane recruitment of AP-4 likely requires the synergistic engagement of ARF1 and cargoes. Disrupting the conformational flexibility of AP-4 interferes with this synergistic effect and compromises AP-4-mediated membrane trafficking. Our findings may redefine AP-4 as a conformationally dynamic complex modulated by cooperative interactions, providing insights into neurodevelopmental disorders associated with AP-4 dysfunction. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| PDBx/mmCIF format | 9u9s.cif.gz | 319.4 KB | Display | PDBx/mmCIF format |
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| PDB format | pdb9u9s.ent.gz | 253.8 KB | Display | PDB format |
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| Arichive directory | https://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/u9/9u9s ftp://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/u9/9u9s | HTTPS FTP |
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-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 63969MC ![]() 9u9iC ![]() 9u9jC ![]() 9u9rC 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: 65162.699 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: AP4B1 / Production host: ![]() |
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| #2: Protein | Mass: 69470.781 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: AP4E1 / Production host: ![]() |
| #3: Protein | Mass: 18807.482 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: ARF1 / Production host: ![]() |
| #4: Protein | Mass: 50035.887 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: AP4M1, MUARP2 / Production host: ![]() |
| #5: Protein | Mass: 17023.742 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: AP4S1 / Production host: ![]() |
| 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: ARF1 bound M4-CTD-docked AP-4 core / Type: COMPLEX / 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: NO |
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Electron microscopy imaging
| Microscopy | Model: TFS TITAN THEMIS |
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| Electron gun | Electron source: FIELD EMISSION GUN / Accelerating voltage: 300 kV / Illumination mode: FLOOD BEAM |
| Electron lens | Mode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 2200 nm / Nominal defocus min: 1200 nm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 50 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K2 SUMMIT (4k x 4k) |
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| CTF correction | Type: NONE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 6.8 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 13372 / Symmetry type: POINT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Refinement | Highest resolution: 6.8 Å Stereochemistry target values: REAL-SPACE (WEIGHTED MAP SUM AT ATOM CENTERS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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