Structural characterisation of the fungal Pmt4 homodimer - native MS and lipidomics
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ABSTRACT: Protein O-mannosyltransferases (PMTs) are conserved endoplasmic reticulum membrane embedded enzymes responsible for the transfer of mannose from dolichol phosphate-mannose (Dol-P-Man) to serine/threonine-rich protein substrates or unfolded proteins. PMTs from three subfamilies form obligate dimers with different substrate specificities, and require the concerted action of their transmembrane domains (TMDs) and a luminal MIR domain for catalysis. Here, we present structures, native mass spectrometry and structure-based mutagenesis of the Chaetomium thermophilum and Saccharomyces cerevisiae Pmt4 homodimers. The core fold of the TMDs and MIR domain is conserved with the Pmt1-Pmt2 heterodimer, indicating a shared catalytic mechanism. Distinct to Pmt4, the MIR domain interacts in cis with the TMDs of the same subunit and has a beta-hairpin insertion required for O-mannosylation of substrates. We further identify a cytosolic binding site for substrate Dol33 P-Man within the Pmt4 TMDs, which is conserved amongst PMTs and important for in vivo activity. Thus, we provide a framework to understand the substrate specificity and regulation of the Pmt4 homodimer.
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ORGANISM(S): Chaetomium Thermophilum (strain Dsm 1495 / Cbs 144.50 / Imi 039719) Saccharomyces Cerevisiae
SUBMITTER:
Francesco Fiorentino
LAB HEAD: Carol V. Robinson
PROVIDER: PXD061837 | Pride | 2025-11-19
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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