8UXX
Arp2/3 branch junction complex, BeFx state
Summary for 8UXX
| Entry DOI | 10.2210/pdb8uxx/pdb |
| EMDB information | 42787 42788 |
| Descriptor | Actin-related protein 3, MAGNESIUM ION, BERYLLIUM TRIFLUORIDE ION, ... (13 entities in total) |
| Functional Keywords | actin, arp2/3, cytoskeleton, branch, cytosolic protein |
| Biological source | Schizosaccharomyces pombe (fission yeast) More |
| Total number of polymer chains | 15 |
| Total formula weight | 568744.96 |
| Authors | Chavali, S.S.,Chou, S.Z.,Sindelar, C.V. (deposition date: 2023-11-11, release date: 2024-01-31, Last modification date: 2024-03-20) |
| Primary citation | Chavali, S.S.,Chou, S.Z.,Cao, W.,Pollard, T.D.,De La Cruz, E.M.,Sindelar, C.V. Cryo-EM structures reveal how phosphate release from Arp3 weakens actin filament branches formed by Arp2/3 complex. Nat Commun, 15:2059-2059, 2024 Cited by PubMed Abstract: Arp2/3 complex nucleates branched actin filaments for cell and organelle movements. Here we report a 2.7 Å resolution cryo-EM structure of the mature branch junction formed by S. pombe Arp2/3 complex that provides details about interactions with both mother and daughter filaments. We determine a second structure at 3.2 Å resolution with the phosphate analog BeF bound with ADP to Arp3 and ATP bound to Arp2. In this ADP-BeF transition state the outer domain of Arp3 is rotated 2° toward the mother filament compared with the ADP state and makes slightly broader contacts with actin in both the mother and daughter filaments. Thus, dissociation of P from the ADP-P transition state reduces the interactions of Arp2/3 complex with the actin filaments and may contribute to the lower mechanical stability of mature branch junctions with ADP bound to the Arps. Our structures also reveal that the mother filament in contact with Arp2/3 complex is slightly bent and twisted, consistent with the preference of Arp2/3 complex binding curved actin filaments. The small degree of twisting constrains models of actin filament mechanics. PubMed: 38448439DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46179-x PDB entries with the same primary citation |
| Experimental method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY (3.2 Å) |
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