SNAP annotations: PDB entry 5sup

PDB-id

5sup; DSSR-derived features in text and JSON formats; DNAproDB

Class

hydrolase-RNA

Method

X-ray (2.6 Å)

Summary

Crystal structure of the sub2-yra1 complex in association with RNA

Reference

Ren Y, Schmiege P, Blobel G (2017): "Structural and biochemical analyses of the DEAD-box ATPase Sub2 in association with THO or Yra1." Elife, 6. doi: 10.7554/eLife.20070.

Abstract

mRNA is cotranscrptionally processed and packaged into messenger ribonucleoprotein particles (mRNPs) in the nucleus. Prior to export through the nuclear pore, mRNPs undergo several obligatory remodeling reactions. In yeast, one of these reactions involves loading of the mRNA-binding protein Yra1 by the DEAD-box ATPase Sub2 as assisted by the hetero-pentameric THO complex. To obtain molecular insights into reaction mechanisms, we determined crystal structures of two relevant complexes: a THO hetero-pentamer bound to Sub2 at 6.0 Å resolution; and Sub2 associated with an ATP analogue, RNA, and a C-terminal fragment of Yra1 (Yra1-C) at 2.6 Å resolution. We found that the 25 nm long THO clamps Sub2 in a half-open configuration; in contrast, when bound to the ATP analogue, RNA and Yra1-C, Sub2 assumes a closed conformation. Both THO and Yra1-C stimulated Sub2's intrinsic ATPase activity. We propose that THO surveys common landmarks in each nuclear mRNP to localize Sub2 for targeted loading of Yra1.