Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Окт. 27, 2024
Sir2-HerA
is
a
widely
distributed
antiphage
system
composed
of
RecA-like
ATPase
(HerA)
and
an
effector
with
potential
NADase
activity
(Sir2).
believed
to
provide
defense
against
phage
infection
in
Sir2-dependent
NAD+
depletion
arrest
the
growth
infected
cells.
However,
detailed
mechanism
underlying
its
remains
largely
unknown.
Here,
we
report
functional
investigations
from
Staphylococcus
aureus
(SaSir2-HerA),
unveiling
that
function
SaSir2
can
be
allosterically
activated
by
binding
SaHerA,
which
then
assembles
into
supramolecular
complex
activity.
By
combining
cryo-EM
structure
SaSir2-HerA
cleavage
product,
it
surprisingly
observed
Sir2
protomers
interact
HerA
are
state,
due
opening
α15-helix
covering
active
site,
allowing
access
catalytic
pocket
for
hydrolysis.
In
brief,
our
study
provides
comprehensive
view
allosteric
activation
immune
system.
Deletion
cellular
via
Sir2-depentent
immunity
Here
authors
reveal
assembly
on
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 26, 2024
In
recent
years,
a
vast
number
of
novel
antiphage
defense
mechanisms
were
uncovered.
To
facilitate
the
exploration
mechanistic,
ecological,
and
evolutionary
aspects
related
to
systems,
we
released
DefenseFinder
in
2021
(Tesson
et
al.,
2022).
is
bioinformatic
program
designed
for
systematic
identification
known
mechanisms.
The
initial
release
v1.0.0
included
60
systems.
Over
past
three
systems
incorporated
into
has
grown
152.
increasing
makes
it
challenge
enter
field
interpretation
detections
difficult.
Moreover,
rapid
development
sequence-based
predictions
structures
offers
possibilities
analysis
should
be
easily
available.
overcome
these
challenges,
present
hub
resources
on
including:
1)
an
updated
version
with
web-service
search
function,
2)
community-curated
repository
knowledge
3)
precomputed
databases,
which
include
annotations
done
RefSeq
genomes
structure
generated
by
AlphaFold.
These
pages
can
freely
accessed
users
as
starting
point
their
journey
better
understand
given
system.
We
anticipate
that
will
foster
use
bioinformatics
study
serve
community
researchers
who
This
resource
available
at:
https://defensefinder.mdmlab.fr.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 13, 2024
Abstract
Bacteria
defend
against
phage
infection
via
a
variety
of
antiphage
defense
systems.
Many
systems
were
recently
shown
to
deplete
cellular
nicotinamide
adenine
dinucleotide
(NAD
+
)
in
response
infection,
by
breaking
NAD
ADP-ribose
(ADPR)
and
nicotinamide.
It
was
demonstrated
that
depletion
during
deprives
the
from
this
essential
molecule
impedes
replication.
Here
we
show
substantial
fraction
phages
possess
enzymatic
pathways
allowing
reconstitution
its
degradation
products
infected
cells.
We
describe
pathway
1
(NARP1),
two-step
which
one
enzyme
phosphorylates
ADPR
generate
ADPR-pyrophosphate
(ADPR-PP),
second
conjugates
ADPR-
PP
.
Phages
encoding
NARP1
can
overcome
diverse
set
systems,
including
Thoeris,
DSR1,
DSR2,
SIR2-HerA,
SEFIR,
all
as
part
their
defensive
mechanism.
Phylogenetic
analyses
is
primarily
encoded
on
genomes,
suggesting
phage-
specific
function
countering
bacterial
defenses.
A
pathway,
NARP2,
allows
defenses
building
metabolites
different
than
ADPR-PP.
Our
findings
report
unique
immune
evasion
strategy
where
viruses
rebuild
molecules
depleted
thus
overcoming
host
immunity.
Nucleic Acids Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
53(1)
Опубликована: Дек. 9, 2024
Abstract
The
co-evolution
of
prokaryotes,
phages
and
mobile
genetic
elements
(MGEs)
has
driven
the
diversification
defense
anti-defense
systems
alike.
Anti-defense
proteins
have
diverse
functional
domains,
sequences
are
typically
small,
creating
a
challenge
to
detect
homologs
across
prokaryotic
phage
genomes.
To
date,
no
tools
comprehensively
annotate
within
desired
sequence.
Here,
we
developed
‘AntiDefenseFinder’—a
free
open-source
tool
web
service
that
detects
156
one
or
more
in
any
genomic
Using
this
dataset,
identified
47
981
distributed
prokaryotes
their
viruses.
We
found
some
genes
co-localize
‘anti-defense
islands’,
including
Escherichia
coli
T4
Lambda
phages,
although
many
appear
standalone.
Eighty-nine
per
cent
localize
only
preferentially
MGE.
However,
>80%
anti-Pycsar
protein
1
(Apyc1)
resides
nonmobile
regions
bacterial
Evolutionary
analysis
biochemical
experiments
revealed
Apyc1
likely
originated
bacteria
regulate
cyclic
nucleotide
(cNMP)
signaling,
but
co-opted
overcome
cNMP-utilizing
defenses.
With
AntiDefenseFinder
tool,
hope
facilitate
identification
full
repertoire
MGEs,
discovery
new
functions
deeper
understanding
host–pathogen
arms
race.
Communications Biology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
8(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2025
The
NADase
activity
of
the
defense-associated
sirtuins
(DSRs)
is
activated
by
phage
tail
tube
protein
(TTP).
Herein,
we
report
cryo-EM
structures
a
free-state
Bacillus
subtilis
DSR2
tetramer
and
fragment
tetramer,
SPR
tube,
two
DSR2-TTP
complexes.
contains
an
N-terminal
SIR2
domain,
middle
domain
(MID)
C-terminal
(CTD).
CTD
harbors
α-solenoid
tandem-repeats
like
HEAT-repeat
proteins.
assembles
into
with
four
clustered
at
center,
intertwined
MID-CTD
chains
flank
core.
TTPs
self-assemble
tube-like
complex.
Upon
binding,
D1
TTP
captured
between
HEAT-repeats
domains
DSR2,
which
conflicts
self-assembly.
Binding
induces
conformational
changes
in
resulting
increase
NAD+
pocket
volume
SIR2,
thus
activates
leads
to
cellular
depletion.
Cryo-EM
reveal
that
sirtuin,
recognizes
protein,
activating
its
elucidating
role
bacterial
anti-phage
immunity
pathogen
recognition.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16(1)
Опубликована: Март 11, 2025
Bacterial
antiviral
STANDs
(Avs)
are
evolutionarily
related
to
the
nucleotide-binding
oligomerization
domain
(NOD)-like
receptors
widely
distributed
in
immune
systems
across
animals
and
plants.
EfAvs5,
a
type
5
Avs
from
Escherichia
fergusonii,
contains
an
N-terminal
SIR2
effector
domain,
NOD,
C-terminal
sensor
conferring
protection
against
diverse
phage
invasions.
Despite
established
roles
of
STAND
prokaryotic
eukaryotic
immunity,
mechanism
underlying
their
collaboration
remains
unclear.
Here
we
present
cryo-EM
structures
EfAvs5
filaments,
elucidating
mechanisms
dimerization,
filamentation,
filament
bundling,
ATP
binding,
NAD+
hydrolysis,
all
which
crucial
for
anti-phage
defense.
The
NOD
domains
engage
intra-
inter-dimer
interaction
form
individual
filament,
while
outward
contribute
bundle
formation.
Filamentation
potentially
stabilizes
dimeric
configuration,
thereby
activating
NADase
activity
EfAvs5.
Furthermore,
identify
nucleotide
kinase
gp1.7
T7
as
activator
demonstrating
its
ability
induce
filamentation
activity.
Together,
uncover
assembly
Avs5
unique
switch
enzyme
activities
perform
defenses.
protect
Here,
authors
reveal
that
forms
clustered
filaments
hydrolysis
can
be
activated
by
protein,
mechanism.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16(1)
Опубликована: Март 17, 2025
Bacteria
have
developed
a
variety
of
immune
systems
to
combat
phage
infections.
The
Hachiman
system
is
novel
prokaryotic
antiphage
defense
comprising
HamA
and
HamB
proteins,
which
contains
the
DUF1837
helicase
domains,
respectively.
However,
mechanism
remains
only
partially
understood.
Here,
we
present
cryo-electron
microscopy
(cryo-EM)
structure
featuring
fusion
Cap4
nuclease
domain
within
HamA.
Further
analysis
indicates
that
on
resembles
PD-(D/E)XK
but
lacks
active
sites.
Bioinformatics
reveals
catalytically
inactive
domains
often
recruit
other
functional
fulfill
anti-phage
defense.
interacts
with
form
heterodimer
HamAB
mediate
ATP
hydrolysis
execute
DNA
cleavage,
thus
implementing
Our
findings
elucidate
structural
basis
complex,
highlighting
critical
roles
in
immunity.
bacterial
system.
authors
demonstrate
type
I-B
functions
as
heterodimeric
cooperate
counteract
infection.