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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 9xfh | |||||||||
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| Title | Cryo-EM structure of Ceg14 and Actin complex | |||||||||
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Keywords | CELL INVASION / Legionella / Ceg14 / Actin | |||||||||
| Function / homology | ADENOSINE-5'-TRIPHOSPHATE Function and homology information | |||||||||
| Biological species | Legionella (bacteria)![]() | |||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 2.89 Å | |||||||||
Authors | Li, Y. / Zheng, Q. / Li, S. | |||||||||
| Funding support | 1items
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Citation | Journal: Nat Commun / Year: 2026Title: Molecular basis of host ATP level modulation by actin-dependent secreted bacterial ATPase and its metaeffector. Authors: Hongxin Guan / Yu Li / Luhao Zhang / Song Xie / Yuchen Jiang / Chunlin He / Fan Li / Yin-di Jiao / Mengrou Gan / Yiran Sha / Fengjie Zheng / Kaiqiong Zhang / Zhao-Qing Luo / Qi Lai / Jinfu ...Authors: Hongxin Guan / Yu Li / Luhao Zhang / Song Xie / Yuchen Jiang / Chunlin He / Fan Li / Yin-di Jiao / Mengrou Gan / Yiran Sha / Fengjie Zheng / Kaiqiong Zhang / Zhao-Qing Luo / Qi Lai / Jinfu Su / Ningshao Xia / Qingbing Zheng / Jinyu Li / Shaowei Li / Songying Ouyang / ![]() Abstract: Legionella pneumophila employs effectors including kinases, phosphoryl-AMPylases, ATPases, etc. to exploit host ATP for infection. Ceg14, a member of the S-HxxxE family, modulates host-cell energy ...Legionella pneumophila employs effectors including kinases, phosphoryl-AMPylases, ATPases, etc. to exploit host ATP for infection. Ceg14, a member of the S-HxxxE family, modulates host-cell energy levels in concert with host actin and the metaeffector AnkJ: actin activates while AnkJ inhibits Ceg14 ATPase activity. However, the molecular basis of this regulation remains unclear. Here we present Cryo-EM structures of Ceg14-actin, Ceg14-AnkJ, and Ceg14-actin-AnkJ complexes at 2.89 Å, 2.93 Å, and 2.52 Å, respectively. Actin binds to the C-terminal α-helix of the Ceg14 catalytic domain (CD), inducing rearrangement of its N-terminal domain (NTD) and reconfiguration of the flexible Lid domain. Surprisingly, AnkJ binds to the surface opposite the catalytic pocket rather than occupying the pocket. Using integrated in silico, in vitro, and in cellulo approaches, we propose a mechanism for Ceg14-mediated ATP hydrolysis. Actin binding triggers NTD rotation, driving the catalytic pocket through open, intermediate, and closed states. In the open state, H571 catalyzes ATP conversion to AMP and PPi. AnkJ binding to an allosteric site locks the intermediate state, thereby inhibiting hydrolysis. Together, our study reveals the molecular mechanism by which actin and AnkJ reciprocally regulate Ceg14 activity. | |||||||||
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-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 66822MC ![]() 9xchC ![]() 9xcmC 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: 75982.969 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Legionella (bacteria) / Production host: ![]() |
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| #2: Protein | Mass: 42096.953 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) ![]() ![]() |
| #3: Chemical | ChemComp-ATP / |
| Has ligand of interest | Y |
| Has protein modification | N |
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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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| Component | Name: Ceg14 and Actin complex / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1-#2 / Source: MULTIPLE SOURCES |
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| Source (natural) | Organism: Legionella (bacteria) |
| Source (recombinant) | 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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| 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: 1800 nm / Nominal defocus min: 800 nm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 48 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 (6k x 4k) |
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| CTF correction | Type: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION | |||||||||
| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 2.89 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 236934 / Symmetry type: POINT | |||||||||
| Refinement | Stereochemistry target values: REAL-SPACE (WEIGHTED MAP SUM AT ATOM CENTERS) |
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