5WVO

Crystal structure of DNMT1 RFTS domain in complex with K18/K23 mono-ubiquitylated histone H3

Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.00 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.239 
  • R-Value Work: 0.196 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.198 

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Literature

Structure of the Dnmt1 Reader Module Complexed with a Unique Two-Mono-Ubiquitin Mark on Histone H3 Reveals the Basis for DNA Methylation Maintenance

Ishiyama, S., Nishiyama, A., Saeki, Y., Moritsugu, K., Morimoto, D., Yamaguchi, L., Arai, N., Matsumura, R., Kawakami, T., Mishima, Y., Hojo, H., Shimamura, S., Ishikawa, F., Tajima, S., Tanaka, K., Ariyoshi, M., Shirakawa, M., Ikeguchi, M., Kidera, A., Suetake, I., Arita, K., Nakanishi, M.

(2017) Mol Cell 68: 350-360.e7

  • DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2017.09.037
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
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  • PubMed Abstract: 

    • The proper location and timing of Dnmt1 activation are essential for DNA methylation maintenance. We demonstrate here that Dnmt1 utilizes two-mono-ubiquitylated histone H3 as a unique ubiquitin mark for its recruitment to and activation at DNA methylatio ...

    The proper location and timing of Dnmt1 activation are essential for DNA methylation maintenance. We demonstrate here that Dnmt1 utilizes two-mono-ubiquitylated histone H3 as a unique ubiquitin mark for its recruitment to and activation at DNA methylation sites. The crystal structure of the replication foci targeting sequence (RFTS) of Dnmt1 in complex with H3-K18Ub/23Ub reveals striking differences to the known ubiquitin-recognition structures. The two ubiquitins are simultaneously bound to the RFTS with a combination of canonical hydrophobic and atypical hydrophilic interactions. The C-lobe of RFTS, together with the K23Ub surface, also recognizes the N-terminal tail of H3. The binding of H3-K18Ub/23Ub results in spatial rearrangement of two lobes in the RFTS, suggesting the opening of its active site. Actually, incubation of Dnmt1 with H3-K18Ub/23Ub increases its catalytic activity in vitro. Our results therefore shed light on the essential role of a unique ubiquitin-binding module in DNA methylation maintenance.

    Organizational Affiliation: 

    Division of Cancer Cell Biology, The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo, 4-6-1 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8639, Japan; Department of Cell Biology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya City University, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan. Electronic address: mkt-naka@ims.u-tokyo.ac.jp.



Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChainsSequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
Ubiquitin A, B76Homo sapiensMutation(s): 1 
Gene Names: RPS27A, UBA80, UBCEP1
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PHAROS:  P62979
GTEx:  ENSG00000143947
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Entity ID: 2
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DNA (cytosine-5)-methyltransferase 1 C250Homo sapiensMutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: DNMT1, AIM, CXXC9, DNMT
EC: 2.1.1.37
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Entity ID: 3
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Histone H3.1 D37Homo sapiensMutation(s): 2 
Gene Names: 
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GTEx:  ENSG00000197409ENSG00000197153ENSG00000278828ENSG00000275714ENSG00000273983ENSG00000274750ENSG00000275379ENSG00000277775
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Small Molecules
Ligands 1 Unique
IDChainsName / Formula / InChI Key2D Diagram3D Interactions
ZN
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C
ZINC ION
Zn
PTFCDOFLOPIGGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N		 Ligand Interaction
Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.00 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.239 
  • R-Value Work: 0.196 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.198 
  • Space Group: C 2 2 21
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 68.362α = 90
b = 198.779β = 90
c = 76.904γ = 90
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
PHENIXrefinement
HKL-2000data reduction
HKL-2000data scaling
PHASERphasing

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Entry History & Funding Information

Deposition Data

Funding OrganizationLocationGrant Number
JST PRESTOJapan--

Revision History 

  • Version 1.0: 2017-11-15
    Type: Initial release