4ZHT

Crystal structure of UDP-GlcNAc 2-epimerase


Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.69 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.225 
  • R-Value Work: 0.189 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.191 

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Literature

Mechanism and inhibition of human UDP-GlcNAc 2-epimerase, the key enzyme in sialic acid biosynthesis.

Chen, S.C.Huang, C.H.Lai, S.J.Yang, C.S.Hsiao, T.H.Lin, C.H.Fu, P.K.Ko, T.P.Chen, Y.

(2016) Sci Rep 6: 23274-23274

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/srep23274
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    4ZHT

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    The bifunctional enzyme UDP-GlcNAc 2-epimerase/ManNAc kinase (GNE) plays a key role in sialic acid production. It is different from the non-hydrolyzing enzymes for bacterial cell wall biosynthesis, and it is feed-back inhibited by the downstream product CMP-Neu5Ac. Here the complex crystal structure of the N-terminal epimerase part of human GNE shows a tetramer in which UDP binds to the active site and CMP-Neu5Ac binds to the dimer-dimer interface. The enzyme is locked in a tightly closed conformation. By comparing the UDP-binding modes of the non-hydrolyzing and hydrolyzing UDP-GlcNAc epimerases, we propose a possible explanation for the mechanistic difference. While the epimerization reactions of both enzymes are similar, Arg113 and Ser302 of GNE are likely involved in product hydrolysis. On the other hand, the CMP-Neu5Ac binding mode clearly elucidates why mutations in Arg263 and Arg266 can cause sialuria. Moreover, full-length modelling suggests a channel for ManNAc trafficking within the bifunctional enzyme.


  • Organizational Affiliation

    Department of Biotechnology, Hungkuang University, Taichung, Taiwan.


Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
Bifunctional UDP-N-acetylglucosamine 2-epimerase/N-acetylmannosamine kinase
A, B, C, D
411Homo sapiensMutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: GNEGLCNE
EC: 3.2.1.183 (PDB Primary Data), 2.7.1.60 (UniProt)
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Go to UniProtKB:  Q9Y223
PHAROS:  Q9Y223
GTEx:  ENSG00000159921 
Entity Groups  
Sequence Clusters30% Identity50% Identity70% Identity90% Identity95% Identity100% Identity
UniProt GroupQ9Y223
Sequence Annotations
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Small Molecules
Ligands 3 Unique
IDChains Name / Formula / InChI Key2D Diagram3D Interactions
NCC
Query on NCC

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F [auth A],
H [auth B],
J [auth C],
M [auth D]
CYTIDINE-5'-MONOPHOSPHATE-5-N-ACETYLNEURAMINIC ACID
C20 H31 N4 O16 P
TXCIAUNLDRJGJZ-BILDWYJOSA-N
UDP
Query on UDP

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E [auth A],
G [auth B],
I [auth C],
L [auth D]
URIDINE-5'-DIPHOSPHATE
C9 H14 N2 O12 P2
XCCTYIAWTASOJW-XVFCMESISA-N
BM7
Query on BM7

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K [auth C]2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-mannopyranose
C8 H15 N O6
OVRNDRQMDRJTHS-OZRXBMAMSA-N
Modified Residues  1 Unique
IDChains TypeFormula2D DiagramParent
MSE
Query on MSE
A, B, C, D
L-PEPTIDE LINKINGC5 H11 N O2 SeMET
Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.69 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.225 
  • R-Value Work: 0.189 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.191 
  • Space Group: C 1 2 1
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 106.041α = 90
b = 98.102β = 96.05
c = 154.722γ = 90
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
REFMACrefinement
HKL-2000data reduction
HKL-2000data scaling
PHENIXphasing

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Entry History 

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Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2016-06-01
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2016-11-09
    Changes: Database references
  • Version 1.2: 2020-07-29
    Type: Remediation
    Reason: Carbohydrate remediation
    Changes: Data collection, Derived calculations, Structure summary
  • Version 1.3: 2024-11-13
    Changes: Data collection, Database references, Refinement description, Structure summary