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3D topology of the SMC2/SMC4 sub-complex from chicken condensin I revealed by cross-linking and molecular modelling

ABSTRACT: SMC proteins are essential components of three protein complexes that are important for chromosome structure and function. The cohesin complex holds replicated sister chromatids together, whereas the condensin complex has an essential role in mitotic chromosome architecture. Both are involved in interphase genome organisation. SMC-containing complexes are large (>650 kDa for condensin) and contain long anti-parallel coiled-coils. They are thus difficult subjects for conventional crystallographic and electron cryomicroscopic studies. Here we have used amino acid-selective cross-linking and mass spectrometry (CLMS) combined with structure prediction to develop a full-length molecular draft 3D-structure of the SMC2/SMC4 dimeric backbone of chicken condensin. We assembled homology-based molecular models of the globular heads and hinges with the lengthy coiled-coils modelled in fragments, using numerous high-confidence cross-links and accounting for potential irregularity. Our experiments reveal that isolated condensin complexes can exist with their coiled-coil segments closely apposed to one another along their lengths and define the relative spatial alignment of the two anti-parallel coils. The centres of the coiled-coils can also approach one another closely in situ in mitotic chromosomes. In addition to revealing structural information, our cross-linking data suggest that both H2A and H4 may have roles in condensin interactions with chromatin.

INSTRUMENT(S): LTQ Orbitrap Velos

ORGANISM(S): Gallus Gallus (chicken)

SUBMITTER: Zhuo Chen

LAB HEAD: Juri Rappsilber

PROVIDER: PXD001835 | Pride | 2015-07-13

REPOSITORIES: Pride

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Three-dimensional topology of the SMC2/SMC4 subcomplex from chicken condensin I revealed by cross-linking and molecular modelling.

Barysz Helena H Kim Ji Hun JH Chen Zhuo Angel ZA Hudson Damien F DF Rappsilber Juri J Gerloff Dietlind L DL Earnshaw William C WC

Open biology 20150201 2

SMC proteins are essential components of three protein complexes that are important for chromosome structure and function. The cohesin complex holds replicated sister chromatids together, whereas the condensin complex has an essential role in mitotic chromosome architecture. Both are involved in interphase genome organization. SMC-containing complexes are large (more than 650 kDa for condensin) and contain long anti-parallel coiled-coils. They are thus difficult subjects for conventional crystal ...[more]

PMID: 25716199

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3D topology of the SMC2/SMC4 sub-complex from chicken condensin I revealed by cross-linking and molecular modelling

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Three-dimensional topology of the SMC2/SMC4 subcomplex from chicken condensin I revealed by cross-linking and molecular modelling.

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