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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 9uvc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Structure of MHV68 glycoprotein B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Components | Murid herpesvirus 68 glycoprotein B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Keywords | VIRAL PROTEIN / MHV68 / gB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Biological species | Murid gammaherpesvirus 4 (Murine herpesvirus 68) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.3 Å | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Authors | Cheng, B.Z. / Fang, X.Y. / Xie, C. / Sun, C. / Liu, Z. / Zeng, M.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding support | China, 1items
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Citation | Journal: Nature / Year: 2026Title: A broadly protective antibody targeting gammaherpesvirus gB. Authors: Cong Sun / Chu Xie / Bing-Zhen Cheng / Zi-Ying Jiang / Pei-Huang Wu / Xin-Yan Fang / Peng-Lin Li / Xian-Shu Tian / Hang Zhou / Yan-Lin Yang / Jing Wang / Sen-Fang Sui / Zheng Liu / Mu-Sheng Zeng / ![]() Abstract: Gammaherpesvirus is a subfamily of herpesvirus, distinct phylogenetically from alpha- and betaherpesvirus and featured by its oncogenic subtypes, including Epstein-Barr virus and Kaposi's sarcoma- ...Gammaherpesvirus is a subfamily of herpesvirus, distinct phylogenetically from alpha- and betaherpesvirus and featured by its oncogenic subtypes, including Epstein-Barr virus and Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus. It broadly infects humans and other vertebrate animals and causes various diseases and malignancies. However, no specific antiviral agents are available for each type or the whole family. gB is the common fusion protein vital for herpesvirus infection and an ideal target for broad vaccine development, while the lack of basis for gB as a universal antigen hinders such effort. Here, we report the molecular basis for broad gB binding and cross-genus virus neutralization by an antibody Fab5 for the first time. This antibody confers effective protection against authentic virus challenges in immune-competent mice, non-human primates, and humanized mice with murine, rhesus, and human gammaherpesvirus. Cryo-EM structures revealed that Fab5 targeted a conservative and vulnerable epitope of gammaherpesvirus gB and antigenically exposed across pre- or post-fusion status. This finding not only demonstrates Fab5 as cross-genus antibody broadly reactive against gammaherpesvirus infection and pathogenesis progression, but offers insights into potential common mechanisms for herpesvirus infection and facilitates the development of broad-spectrum vaccines against the gammaherpesvirus. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PDBx/mmCIF format | 9uvc.cif.gz | 299.1 KB | Display | PDBx/mmCIF format |
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| PDB format | pdb9uvc.ent.gz | 232.3 KB | Display | PDB format |
| PDBx/mmJSON format | 9uvc.json.gz | Tree view | PDBx/mmJSON format | |
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| Arichive directory | https://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/uv/9uvc ftp://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/uv/9uvc | HTTPS FTP |
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-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 64532MC ![]() 9uv4C ![]() 9uy9C M: map data used to model this data C: citing same article ( |
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| #1: Protein | Mass: 74919.750 Da / Num. of mol.: 3 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Murid gammaherpesvirus 4 (Murine herpesvirus 68)Production host: Homo sapiens (human)Has protein modification | Y | |
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| 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: Murid herpesvirus 68 glycoprotein B / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: all / Source: RECOMBINANT |
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| Molecular weight | Experimental value: NO |
| Source (natural) | Organism: Murid gammaherpesvirus 4 (Murine herpesvirus 68) |
| Source (recombinant) | Organism: Homo sapiens (human) |
| Buffer solution | pH: 7.3 |
| 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: 1000 nm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 50 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 BIOQUANTUM (6k 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: 3.3 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 109332 / Symmetry type: POINT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Atomic model building | Protocol: RIGID BODY FIT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Refinement | Highest resolution: 3.3 Å Stereochemistry target values: REAL-SPACE (WEIGHTED MAP SUM AT ATOM CENTERS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Murid gammaherpesvirus 4 (Murine herpesvirus 68)
China, 1items
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Homo sapiens (human)
FIELD EMISSION GUN