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Multiple enzymatic activities of a Sir2-HerA system cooperate for anti-phage defense
Molecular Cell ( IF 14.5 ) Pub Date : 2023-12-13 , DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2023.11.010
Dongmei Tang 1 , Yijun Chen 2 , Hao Chen 2 , Tingting Jia 2 , Qiang Chen 2 , Yamei Yu 2
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In response to the persistent exposure to phage infection, bacteria have evolved diverse antiviral defense mechanisms. In this study, we report a bacterial two-component defense system consisting of a Sir2 NADase and a HerA helicase. Cryo-electron microscopy reveals that Sir2 and HerA assemble into a ∼1 MDa supramolecular octadecamer. Unexpectedly, this complex exhibits various enzymatic activities, including ATPase, NADase, helicase, and nuclease, which work together in a sophisticated manner to fulfill the antiphage function. Therefore, we name this defense system “Nezha” after a divine warrior in Chinese mythology who employs multiple weapons to defeat enemies. Our findings demonstrate that Nezha could sense phage infections, self-activate to arrest cell growth, eliminate phage genomes, and subsequently deactivate to allow for cell recovery. Collectively, Nezha represents a paradigm of sophisticated and multifaceted strategies bacteria use to defend against viral infections.

更新日期:2023-12-13
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