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Crystal structure of the protein-translocation complex formed by the SecY channel and the SecA ATPase

Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 4.5 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.303 
  • R-Value Work: 0.279 

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Literature

Structure of a complex of the ATPase SecA and the protein-translocation channel.

Zimmer, J., Nam, Y., Rapoport, T.A.

(2008) Nature 455: 936-943

  • DOI: 10.1038/nature07335
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    • Most proteins are secreted from bacteria by the interaction of the cytoplasmic SecA ATPase with a membrane channel, formed by the heterotrimeric SecY complex. Here we report the crystal structure of SecA bound to the SecY complex, with a maximum reso ...

    Most proteins are secreted from bacteria by the interaction of the cytoplasmic SecA ATPase with a membrane channel, formed by the heterotrimeric SecY complex. Here we report the crystal structure of SecA bound to the SecY complex, with a maximum resolution of 4.5 ångström (A), obtained for components from Thermotoga maritima. One copy of SecA in an intermediate state of ATP hydrolysis is bound to one molecule of the SecY complex. Both partners undergo important conformational changes on interaction. The polypeptide-cross-linking domain of SecA makes a large conformational change that could capture the translocation substrate in a 'clamp'. Polypeptide movement through the SecY channel could be achieved by the motion of a 'two-helix finger' of SecA inside the cytoplasmic funnel of SecY, and by the coordinated tightening and widening of SecA's clamp above the SecY pore. SecA binding generates a 'window' at the lateral gate of the SecY channel and it displaces the plug domain, preparing the channel for signal sequence binding and channel opening.

    Organizational Affiliation: 

    Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Department of Cell Biology, Harvard Medical School, 240 Longwood Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA.




Macromolecules

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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChainsSequence LengthOrganismDetails
Protein translocase subunit secA
A, B
871Thermotoga maritima (strain ATCC 43589 / MSB8 / DSM 3109 / JCM 10099)Mutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: secA
Membrane protein
mpstruct		Group: 
TRANSMEMBRANE PROTEINS: ALPHA-HELICAL		Sub Group: 
Sec and Translocase Proteins		Protein: 
SecYEG translocon in complex with SecA
Find proteins for Q9X1R4 (Thermotoga maritima (strain ATCC 43589 / MSB8 / DSM 3109 / JCM 10099))
Go to UniProtKB:  Q9X1R4
Entity ID: 2
MoleculeChainsSequence LengthOrganismDetails
Preprotein translocase subunit SecY
C, F
431Thermotoga maritima (strain ATCC 43589 / MSB8 / DSM 3109 / JCM 10099)Mutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: secY
Membrane protein
mpstruct		Group: 
TRANSMEMBRANE PROTEINS: ALPHA-HELICAL		Sub Group: 
Sec and Translocase Proteins		Protein: 
SecYEG translocon in complex with SecA
Find proteins for Q9X1I9 (Thermotoga maritima (strain ATCC 43589 / MSB8 / DSM 3109 / JCM 10099))
Go to UniProtKB:  Q9X1I9
Entity ID: 3
MoleculeChainsSequence LengthOrganismDetails
Preprotein translocase subunit secE
D, G
65Thermotoga maritima (strain ATCC 43589 / MSB8 / DSM 3109 / JCM 10099)Mutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: secE
Membrane protein
mpstruct		Group: 
TRANSMEMBRANE PROTEINS: ALPHA-HELICAL		Sub Group: 
Sec and Translocase Proteins		Protein: 
SecYEG translocon in complex with SecA
Find proteins for P35874 (Thermotoga maritima (strain ATCC 43589 / MSB8 / DSM 3109 / JCM 10099))
Go to UniProtKB:  P35874
Entity ID: 4
MoleculeChainsSequence LengthOrganismDetails
Preprotein translocase subunit SecG
E, H
76Thermotoga sp. (strain RQ2)Mutation(s): 0 
Membrane protein
mpstruct		Group: 
TRANSMEMBRANE PROTEINS: ALPHA-HELICAL		Sub Group: 
Sec and Translocase Proteins		Protein: 
SecYEG translocon in complex with SecA
Find proteins for A0A0F6AK20 (Thermotoga sp. (strain RQ2))
Go to UniProtKB:  A0A0F6AK20
Small Molecules
Ligands 3 Unique
IDChainsName / Formula / InChI Key2D Diagram3D Interactions
ADP
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A, B
ADENOSINE-5'-DIPHOSPHATE
C10 H15 N5 O10 P2
XTWYTFMLZFPYCI-KQYNXXCUSA-N
 Ligand Interaction
MG
Query on MG
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A, B
MAGNESIUM ION
Mg
JLVVSXFLKOJNIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
 Ligand Interaction
BEF
Query on BEF
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A, B
BERYLLIUM TRIFLUORIDE ION
Be F3
OGIAHMCCNXDTIE-UHFFFAOYSA-K
 Ligand Interaction
Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 4.5 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.303 
  • R-Value Work: 0.279 
  • Space Group: P 21 21 21
Unit Cell:
Length (Å)Angle (°)
a = 101.616α = 90.00
b = 156.003β = 90.00
c = 358.155γ = 90.00
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
DENZOdata reduction
CNSrefinement
SCALEPACKdata scaling
SOLVEphasing
DMphasing
PDB_EXTRACTdata extraction
PHASERphasing

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Entry History 

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Revision History 

  • Version 1.0: 2008-10-07
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2011-07-13
    Type: Source and taxonomy, Version format compliance
  • Version 1.2: 2017-10-25
    Type: Refinement description