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  • Structural Biology
  • Biochemistry

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  • RUVBL1 and RUVBL2 proteins are crucial for DNA repair and chromatin homeostasis in eukaryotes, functioning as ATPases and chaperones.
  • Previous studies on human and yeast RUVBL1/2 orthologs show species-specific differences in dynamics, interactions, and ATPase activity.
  • Investigating diverse eukaryotic orthologs is key to understanding conserved RUVBL1/2 structure and function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and characterize RUVBL1 and RUVBL2 proteins from Aedes aegypti, a significant vector for viral diseases.
  • To determine the structural and functional properties of the Aedes aegypti RUVBL1/2 (AaRUVBL1/2) complex.
  • To compare the functional and structural characteristics of AaRUVBL1/2 with its human and yeast counterparts.

Main Methods:

  • Bioinformatic analysis of the Aedes aegypti genome to identify RUVBL1/2 orthologs.
  • Purification and characterization of recombinant AaRUVBL1/2 complex, including ATPase activity assays and mutational analysis.
  • Structural determination using Small-Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) and Cryo-Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM).

Main Results:

  • Identified and characterized AaRUVBL1 and AaRUVBL2, which assemble into a hetero-dodecameric complex with ATPase activity.
  • Demonstrated that AaRUVBL1/2 ATPase activity is dependent on the presence of both subunits, contrasting with human RUVBL1/2.
  • Structural analysis revealed a barrel-shaped dodecamer (~16 nm) with significant conformational heterogeneity within and between hexameric rings.

Conclusions:

  • The Aedes aegypti RUVBL1/2 complex is a bona fide AAA+ ATPase with a unique requirement for both subunits for activity.
  • Structural insights reveal a heterogeneous dodecameric complex, providing a foundation for understanding its function in this important insect vector.
  • This study represents the second structurally and functionally characterized RUVBL complex within the Animalia phylum, expanding the comparative understanding of these vital proteins.