4O68

Structure of human cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS)


Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.44 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.244 
  • R-Value Work: 0.180 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.184 

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Literature

The Cytosolic DNA Sensor cGAS Forms an Oligomeric Complex with DNA and Undergoes Switch-like Conformational Changes in the Activation Loop.

Zhang, X.Wu, J.Du, F.Xu, H.Sun, L.Chen, Z.Brautigam, C.A.Zhang, X.Chen, Z.J.

(2014) Cell Rep 6: 421-430

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.celrep.2014.01.003
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    4O67, 4O68, 4O69, 4O6A

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    The presence of DNA in the cytoplasm is a danger signal that triggers immune and inflammatory responses. Cytosolic DNA binds to and activates cyclic GMP-AMP (cGAMP) synthase (cGAS), which produces the second messenger cGAMP. cGAMP binds to the adaptor protein STING and activates a signaling cascade that leads to the production of type I interferons and other cytokines. Here, we report the crystal structures of human cGAS in its apo form, representing its autoinhibited conformation as well as in its cGAMP- and sulfate-bound forms. These structures reveal switch-like conformational changes of an activation loop that result in the rearrangement of the catalytic site. The structure of DNA-bound cGAS reveals a complex composed of dimeric cGAS bound to two molecules of DNA. Functional analyses of cGAS mutants demonstrate that both the protein-protein interface and the two DNA binding surfaces are critical for cGAS activation. These results provide insights into the mechanism of DNA sensing by cGAS.


  • Organizational Affiliation

    Department of Molecular Biology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390-9148, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].


Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
Cyclic GMP-AMP synthase376Homo sapiensMutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: MB21D1C6orf150
EC: 2.7.7.86
UniProt & NIH Common Fund Data Resources
Find proteins for Q8N884 (Homo sapiens)
Explore Q8N884 
Go to UniProtKB:  Q8N884
PHAROS:  Q8N884
GTEx:  ENSG00000164430 
Entity Groups  
Sequence Clusters30% Identity50% Identity70% Identity90% Identity95% Identity100% Identity
UniProt GroupQ8N884
Sequence Annotations
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  • Reference Sequence
Small Molecules
Ligands 1 Unique
IDChains Name / Formula / InChI Key2D Diagram3D Interactions
ZN
Query on ZN

Download Ideal Coordinates CCD File 
B [auth A]ZINC ION
Zn
PTFCDOFLOPIGGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.44 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.244 
  • R-Value Work: 0.180 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.184 
  • Space Group: P 21 21 2
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 162.194α = 90
b = 47.051β = 90
c = 58.404γ = 90
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
HKL-2000data collection
PHENIXrefinement
HKL-2000data reduction
HKL-2000data scaling

Structure Validation

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Entry History 

Deposition Data

Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2014-02-05
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2014-03-05
    Changes: Database references
  • Version 1.2: 2024-02-28
    Changes: Data collection, Database references, Derived calculations