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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 9yqq | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Cryo-EM structure of the VPS13C C-terminal region | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Components | Intermembrane lipid transfer protein VPS13C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Keywords | LIPID TRANSPORT / Lipid transport protein / BLTP / membrane repair / membrane homeostasis / VPS13C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationdense core granule membrane / negative regulation of type 2 mitophagy / protein retention in Golgi apparatus / Golgi to endosome transport / protein targeting to vacuole / lipid transport / lipid droplet / mitochondrion organization / response to insulin / late endosome ...dense core granule membrane / negative regulation of type 2 mitophagy / protein retention in Golgi apparatus / Golgi to endosome transport / protein targeting to vacuole / lipid transport / lipid droplet / mitochondrion organization / response to insulin / late endosome / late endosome membrane / mitochondrial outer membrane / lysosome / lysosomal membrane / endoplasmic reticulum membrane / extracellular exosome / cytosol / cytoplasm Similarity search - Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Biological species | Homo sapiens (human) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.8 Å | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Authors | Li, D. / Reinisch, K.M. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding support | United States, 1items
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Citation | Journal: Mol Cell / Year: 2026Title: Cryo-EM structure of soluble VPS13C suggests its regulation by a conformational switch and by calmodulin. Authors: Dazhi Li / Xinbo Wang / Hongyan Hao / Jessica Eden / Bodan Hu / Emma E Walsh / Matthew A H Parson / Stephanie Hamill / Yuting Li / Guochao Chen / John E Burke / Pietro De Camilli / Karin M Reinisch / ![]() Abstract: Bridge-like lipid transfer proteins (BLTPs) play fundamental roles in cellular lipid redistribution between organellar membranes. They comprise bridge domains spanning organelles at contact sites ...Bridge-like lipid transfer proteins (BLTPs) play fundamental roles in cellular lipid redistribution between organellar membranes. They comprise bridge domains spanning organelles at contact sites that allow lipids to transit through the cytosol between adjacent membranes. The assembly of BLTPs into complexes with adaptor proteins enables lipid transfer. To address the mechanisms underlying the assembly and regulation of BLTP complexes, we used cryo-EM to resolve the structure of one such BLTP, the Parkinson's disease protein VPS13C, at near-atomic resolution. The structure identifies a lipid-transfer-nonpermissive conformation, in which the built-in C-terminal VAB adaptor module blocks the end of the lipid transfer bridge, interfering with lipid delivery. We also identify calmodulin (CaM), central to calcium signaling, as a constitutive VPS13C interactor. Calcium induces conformational changes in the VPS13C-CaM complex, suggesting calcium regulation of VPS13 function. Altogether, this structure of intact VPS13C serves as a starting point for understanding its regulation and that of other VPS13 proteins. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PDBx/mmCIF format | 9yqq.cif.gz | 355.5 KB | Display | PDBx/mmCIF format |
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| PDB format | pdb9yqq.ent.gz | 261.1 KB | Display | PDB format |
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-Validation report
| Arichive directory | https://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/yq/9yqq ftp://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/yq/9yqq | HTTPS FTP |
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-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 73344MC ![]() 9yqpC ![]() 9yrmC ![]() 9yrpC C: citing same article ( M: map data used to model this data |
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| Similar structure data | Similarity search - Function & homology F&H Search |
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| #1: Protein | Mass: 425875.438 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: VPS13C, KIAA1421 / Production host: Homo sapiens (human) / References: UniProt: Q709C8 |
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| 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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| Molecular weight | Value: 0.442 MDa / Experimental value: NO | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Source (recombinant) | Organism: Homo sapiens (human) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Buffer solution | pH: 7.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specimen | Conc.: 0.04 mg/ml / 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: 2500 nm / Nominal defocus min: 2000 nm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 43 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 BIOQUANTUM (6k x 4k) |
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| CTF correction | Details: PathCTF correction / Type: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION | |||||||||
| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 3.8 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 403001 / Symmetry type: POINT |
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Homo sapiens (human)
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