8PB6

PsiM in complex with SAH and baeocystin


Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 0.93 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.152 
  • R-Value Work: 0.138 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.139 

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Literature

Methyl transfer in psilocybin biosynthesis.

Hudspeth, J.Rogge, K.Dorner, S.Mull, M.Hoffmeister, D.Rupp, B.Werten, S.

(2024) Nat Commun 15: 2709-2709

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-46997-z
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    8PB3, 8PB4, 8PB5, 8PB6, 8PB7, 8PB8, 8QXQ

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    Psilocybin, the natural hallucinogen produced by Psilocybe ("magic") mushrooms, holds great promise for the treatment of depression and several other mental health conditions. The final step in the psilocybin biosynthetic pathway, dimethylation of the tryptophan-derived intermediate norbaeocystin, is catalysed by PsiM. Here we present atomic resolution (0.9 Å) crystal structures of PsiM trapped at various stages of its reaction cycle, providing detailed insight into the SAM-dependent methylation mechanism. Structural and phylogenetic analyses suggest that PsiM derives from epitranscriptomic N 6 -methyladenosine writers of the METTL16 family, which is further supported by the observation that bound substrates physicochemically mimic RNA. Inherent limitations of the ancestral monomethyltransferase scaffold hamper the efficiency of psilocybin assembly and leave PsiM incapable of catalysing trimethylation to aeruginascin. The results of our study will support bioengineering efforts aiming to create novel variants of psilocybin with improved therapeutic properties.


  • Organizational Affiliation

    Institute of Genetic Epidemiology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.


Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
Psilocybin synthase322Psilocybe cubensisMutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: psiM
EC: 2.1.1
UniProt
Find proteins for P0DPA9 (Psilocybe cubensis)
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Go to UniProtKB:  P0DPA9
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UniProt GroupP0DPA9
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Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 0.93 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.152 
  • R-Value Work: 0.138 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.139 
  • Space Group: P 21 21 21
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 49.226α = 90
b = 78.54β = 90
c = 83.725γ = 90
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
PHENIXrefinement
xia2data scaling
xia2data reduction
PHENIXphasing

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Entry History & Funding Information

Deposition Data


Funding OrganizationLocationGrant Number
Austrian Science FundAustriaI-5192

Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2024-04-03
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2024-04-10
    Changes: Database references