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Database: PDB / ID: 9vs4
TitleStructure of Ebinur lake virus polymerase complexed with suramin
ComponentsRNA-directed RNA polymerase L
KeywordsVIRAL PROTEIN / polymerase / suramin
Function / homology
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host cell / RNA-directed RNA polymerase / nucleotide binding / viral RNA genome replication / hydrolase activity / RNA-directed RNA polymerase activity / DNA-templated transcription / metal ion binding
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: / Virus, RNA-directed RNA polymerase L, thumb ring domain / RNA-directed RNA polymerase L, N-terminal / L protein N-terminus / : / RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, bunyaviral / Bunyavirus RNA dependent RNA polymerase / RNA-directed RNA polymerase, negative-strand RNA virus / RdRp of negative ssRNA viruses with segmented genomes catalytic domain profile.
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Chem-SVR / RNA-directed RNA polymerase L
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Biological speciesEbinur lake virus
MethodELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3 Å
AuthorsTang, J. / Deng, Z.
Funding support1items
OrganizationGrant numberCountry
Not funded
CitationJournal: Nat Commun / Year: 2026
Title: Structural basis for RNA synthesis and inhibition of the orthobunyavirus polymerase.
Authors: Jingjing Tang / Wenhua Kuang / Wei Chen / Hao Wu / Yong Wang / Jinyue Li / Zhiming Yuan / Han Xia / Haiyan Zhao / Zengqin Deng /
Abstract: Orthobunyaviruses are segmented negative-sense RNA viruses that encompass several life-threatening human and animal pathogens. However, no licensed antivirals are currently available. The viral RNA- ...Orthobunyaviruses are segmented negative-sense RNA viruses that encompass several life-threatening human and animal pathogens. However, no licensed antivirals are currently available. The viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) is a multi-domain enzyme critical for genome replication and transcription, representing a promising target for antiviral drug development. Here, we establish robust in vitro enzymatic activity assays for the Ebinur Lake virus (EBIV) polymerase and identify suramin, a century-old drug, as an inhibitor of EBIV polymerase. We further determine cryo-EM structures of the EBIV polymerase in apo, elongation, and suramin-bound states. These structures reveal conformational rearrangements of the polymerase during RNA synthesis, including conformational transitions of the prime-and-realign (PR) loop and a unique β-hairpin that bridges the zinc-binding domain (ZBD) to the RdRp core. The structural observations are correlated with in vitro enzymatic activity and cell-based minireplicon assays. The suramin-bound structure reveals two distinct inhibitory binding sites. One site sterically clashes with the vRNA promoter. The other site directly blocks RNA template strand binding, thereby inhibiting polymerase activity. These findings advance our understanding of orthobunyavirus RNA synthesis mechanisms and offer a structural framework for the rational design and optimization of antiviral drugs.
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A: RNA-directed RNA polymerase L
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Theoretical massNumber of molelcules
Total (without water)201,6333
Polymers199,0381
Non-polymers2,5952
Water00
1


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  • defined by author
  • Evidence: electron microscopy, not applicable
TypeNameSymmetry operationNumber
identity operation1_5551

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#1: Protein RNA-directed RNA polymerase L / Large structural protein / Replicase / Transcriptase


Mass: 199038.438 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Mutation: D79A,D92A
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
Source: (gene. exp.) Ebinur lake virus / Gene: RdRp / Production host: Pichia (fungus)
References: UniProt: A0A059WLS9, RNA-directed RNA polymerase
#2: Chemical ChemComp-SVR / 8,8'-[CARBONYLBIS[IMINO-3,1-PHENYLENECARBONYLIMINO(4-METHYL-3,1-PHENYLENE)CARBONYLIMINO]]BIS-1,3,5-NAPHTHALENETRISULFON IC ACID / SURAMIN


Mass: 1297.280 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Formula: C51H40N6O23S6 / Feature type: SUBJECT OF INVESTIGATION / Comment: medication*YM
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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ComponentName: Structure of Ebinur lake virus polymerase complexed with suramin
Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1 / Source: RECOMBINANT
Source (natural)Organism: Pipistrellus nathusii (Nathusius's pipistrelle)
Source (recombinant)Organism: Homo sapiens (human)
Buffer solutionpH: 8
SpecimenEmbedding applied: NO / Shadowing applied: NO / Staining applied: NO / Vitrification applied: YES
VitrificationCryogen name: ETHANE

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Electron microscopy imaging

MicroscopyModel: JEOL CRYO ARM 300
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: 500 nm
Image recordingElectron dose: 40 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 (6k x 4k)

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IDNameCategory
1cryoSPARCparticle selection
13cryoSPARC3D reconstruction
CTF correctionType: PHASE FLIPPING ONLY
3D reconstructionResolution: 3 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 85378 / Symmetry type: POINT
RefinementHighest resolution: 3 Å
Stereochemistry target values: REAL-SPACE (WEIGHTED MAP SUM AT ATOM CENTERS)
Refine LS restraints
Refine-IDTypeDev idealNumber
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_bond_d0.00611387
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_angle_d0.83915396
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_dihedral_angle_d5.9291464
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_chiral_restr0.0441722
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_plane_restr0.0051929

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