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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 9wy1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Cryo-EM structure of Fks1 in apo state | |||||||||||||||||||||
Components | 1,3-beta-glucan synthase component FKS1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Keywords | MEMBRANE PROTEIN / 1 / 3-beta-glucan synthase component FKS1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationfungal-type cell wall polysaccharide biosynthetic process / 1,3-beta-glucan synthase / 1,3-beta-D-glucan synthase activity / (1->3)-beta-D-glucan biosynthetic process / 1,3-beta-D-glucan synthase complex / fungal-type cell wall biogenesis / cellular bud / ascospore wall assembly / actin cortical patch / cellular bud tip ...fungal-type cell wall polysaccharide biosynthetic process / 1,3-beta-glucan synthase / 1,3-beta-D-glucan synthase activity / (1->3)-beta-D-glucan biosynthetic process / 1,3-beta-D-glucan synthase complex / fungal-type cell wall biogenesis / cellular bud / ascospore wall assembly / actin cortical patch / cellular bud tip / fungal-type cell wall / cellular bud neck / regulation of cell size / positive regulation of endocytosis / cell periphery / mitochondrion / plasma membrane Similarity search - Function | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Biological species | ![]() | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.23 Å | |||||||||||||||||||||
Authors | You, Z.L. / Bai, L. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding support | China, 1items
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Citation | Journal: Nat Commun / Year: 2026Title: Inhibition mechanism of the fungal β-1,3-glucan synthases by triterpenoid antifungal drugs. Authors: Zi-Long You / Lei Sun / Le-Xuan Wang / Yue-Ran Ni / Rui-Qing Lyu / Dan-Dan Chen / Cai-Hong Yun / Tiefeng Song / Yinggai Song / Lin Bai / ![]() Abstract: β-1,3-glucan synthase is the molecular target for triterpenoid and echinocandin antifungal drugs in clinical. It catalyzes the formation of β-1,3-glucan, which is the primary component of the ...β-1,3-glucan synthase is the molecular target for triterpenoid and echinocandin antifungal drugs in clinical. It catalyzes the formation of β-1,3-glucan, which is the primary component of the fungal cell wall. However, the inhibition mechanism of β-1,3-glucan synthase by triterpenoid drugs remains unclear. In this study, we report cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) structures of Saccharomyces cerevisiae β-1,3-glucan synthase Fks1 and Fks2 in the apo state, the triterpenoid drug enfumafungin-bound state, and an open state. Structural analysis along with mutagenesis reveals the enfumafungin binding site, and the mechanism of the clinical drug-resistant mutations of the β-1,3-glucan synthases. Remarkably, the enfumafungin attaches on a single transmembrane helix TM5 of the β-1,3-glucan synthases, reorganizes its nearby lipid environment, and stabilizes the enzyme in a specific basal state with intact active site. Moreover, we elucidate that both the basal state and the open state are essential for FKS's glycosyltransferase activity. Our research also shows that Fks2 is highly conserved with Fks1 in terms of structure, activity, and drug inhibition. These findings provide deep insights into the fungal cell wall synthesis, and will facilitate the development of antifungal drugs targeting β-1,3-glucan synthase. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| PDBx/mmCIF format | 9wy1.cif.gz | 347 KB | Display | PDBx/mmCIF format |
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| PDB format | pdb9wy1.ent.gz | 276.8 KB | Display | PDB format |
| PDBx/mmJSON format | 9wy1.json.gz | Tree view | PDBx/mmJSON format | |
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-Validation report
| Arichive directory | https://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/wy/9wy1 ftp://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/wy/9wy1 | HTTPS FTP |
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-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 66359MC ![]() 9wzsC ![]() 9wztC ![]() 9wzuC ![]() 9wzvC ![]() 9wzxC ![]() 9x04C 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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| Deposited unit | ![]()
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| #1: Protein | Mass: 215076.156 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) ![]() Gene: FKS1, CND1, CWH53, ETG1, GLS1, GSC1, PBR1, YLR342W, L8300.6 Production host: ![]() | ||||||
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| #2: Polysaccharide | 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source | ||||||
| #3: Chemical | ChemComp-POV / ( | ||||||
| #4: Chemical | | #5: Chemical | ChemComp-ERG / Has ligand of interest | N | Has protein modification | Y | |
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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: 1,3-beta-glucan synthase component FKS1 / Type: CELL / Entity ID: #1 / Source: NATURAL |
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| Source (natural) | Organism: ![]() |
| Buffer solution | pH: 7.4 |
| 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: Tecnai F30 / Image courtesy: FEI Company |
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| Microscopy | Model: FEI TECNAI F30 |
| Electron gun | Electron source: FIELD EMISSION GUN / Accelerating voltage: 200 kV / Illumination mode: FLOOD BEAM |
| Electron lens | Mode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 1800 nm / Nominal defocus min: 800 nm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 40 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: FEI FALCON IV (4k x 4k) |
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| CTF correction | Type: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION | ||||||||||||
| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 3.23 Å / Resolution method: OTHER / Num. of particles: 401620 / Symmetry type: POINT |
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