9HH0 | pdb_00009hh0

Crystal structure of recombinant soman-aged swine butyrylcholinesterase


Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.66 Å
  • R-Value Free: 
    0.236 (Depositor), 0.235 (DCC) 
  • R-Value Work: 
    0.195 (Depositor), 0.196 (DCC) 
  • R-Value Observed: 
    0.197 (Depositor) 

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Literature

An improved nerve agent bioscavenger based on the fast self-reactivation mechanism of porcine butyrylcholinesterase.

Brazzolotto, X.Lushchekina, S.Nachon, F.

(2026) Protein Sci 35: e70467-e70467

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/pro.70467
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    9HGZ, 9HH0

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    Inhibition of cholinesterases by warfare nerve agents is characterized by forming a stable covalent adduct on the active site serine. We report the fast, spontaneous hydrolysis of the adduct formed by chiral phosphonate nerve agents and porcine butyrylcholinesterase. Fast hydrolysis only occurs with the most toxic enantiomer. Crystal structures of apo and soman-inhibited porcine butyrylcholinesterase highlight the potential role of the Acyl-Binding-loop in the rate of spontaneous reactivation, further supported by molecular dynamics. Introducing mutations in human butyrylcholinesterase to mimic the loop of the porcine enzyme converted it into a fast, self-regenerating bioscavenger, particularly for V-agents. Characterization of the reactivation mechanism by molecular dynamics and quantum mechanics simulations supports that the quicker hydrolysis of the nerve agent adducts originates from its better hydration. This work represents a breakthrough in the design of butyrylcholinesterase-based bioscavengers of nerve agents.


  • Organizational Affiliation
    • Département de Toxicologie et Risques Chimiques, Institut de Recherche Biomédicale des Armées, Brétigny sur Orge, France.

Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
Carboxylic ester hydrolase
A, B, C, D
529Sus scrofaMutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: BCHE
EC: 3.1.1
UniProt
Find proteins for A0A4X1VEU5 (Sus scrofa)
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Go to UniProtKB:  A0A4X1VEU5
Entity Groups  
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UniProt GroupA0A4X1VEU5
Glycosylation
Glycosylation Sites: 1
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Entity ID: 2
MoleculeChains Length2D Diagram Glycosylation3D Interactions
alpha-L-fucopyranose-(1-6)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose
E, G
2N-Glycosylation
Glycosylation Resources
GlyTouCan:  G86851RC
GlyCosmos:  G86851RC
GlyGen:  G86851RC
Entity ID: 3
MoleculeChains Length2D Diagram Glycosylation3D Interactions
alpha-D-mannopyranose-(1-3)-beta-D-mannopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose-(1-4)-[alpha-L-fucopyranose-(1-6)]2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose
F
5N-Glycosylation
Glycosylation Resources
GlyTouCan:  G42466VF
GlyCosmos:  G42466VF
GlyGen:  G42466VF
Entity ID: 4
MoleculeChains Length2D Diagram Glycosylation3D Interactions
2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose
H, I, L
2N-Glycosylation
Glycosylation Resources
GlyTouCan:  G42666HT
GlyCosmos:  G42666HT
GlyGen:  G42666HT
Entity ID: 5
MoleculeChains Length2D Diagram Glycosylation3D Interactions
beta-D-mannopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose-(1-4)-[alpha-L-fucopyranose-(1-6)]2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose
J
4N-Glycosylation
Glycosylation Resources
GlyTouCan:  G32152BH
GlyCosmos:  G32152BH
GlyGen:  G32152BH
Entity ID: 6
MoleculeChains Length2D Diagram Glycosylation3D Interactions
2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose-(1-4)-[alpha-L-fucopyranose-(1-6)]2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose
K
3N-Glycosylation
Glycosylation Resources
GlyTouCan:  G21290RB
GlyCosmos:  G21290RB
GlyGen:  G21290RB
Small Molecules
Ligands 6 Unique
IDChains Name / Formula / InChI Key2D Diagram3D Interactions
NAG
Query on NAG

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M [auth A],
N [auth A],
O [auth A],
Y [auth B],
Z [auth B]
2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose
C8 H15 N O6
OVRNDRQMDRJTHS-FMDGEEDCSA-N
PEG
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AA [auth B]DI(HYDROXYETHYL)ETHER
C4 H10 O3
MTHSVFCYNBDYFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SO4
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DA [auth B]
KA [auth C]
LA [auth C]
U [auth A]
V [auth A]
DA [auth B],
KA [auth C],
LA [auth C],
U [auth A],
V [auth A],
W [auth A],
X [auth A]
SULFATE ION
O4 S
QAOWNCQODCNURD-UHFFFAOYSA-L
GB (Subject of Investigation/LOI)
Query on GB

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BA [auth B],
HA [auth C],
MA [auth D],
S [auth A]
METHYLPHOSPHONIC ACID ESTER GROUP
C H5 O3 P
YACKEPLHDIMKIO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
GOL
Query on GOL

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CA [auth B]
IA [auth C]
JA [auth C]
P [auth A]
Q [auth A]
CA [auth B],
IA [auth C],
JA [auth C],
P [auth A],
Q [auth A],
R [auth A],
T [auth A]
GLYCEROL
C3 H8 O3
PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
EDO
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EA [auth B],
FA [auth B],
GA [auth B],
NA [auth D]
1,2-ETHANEDIOL
C2 H6 O2
LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.66 Å
  • R-Value Free:  0.236 (Depositor), 0.235 (DCC) 
  • R-Value Work:  0.195 (Depositor), 0.196 (DCC) 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.197 (Depositor) 
Space Group: P 41
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 124.692α = 90
b = 124.692β = 90
c = 175.173γ = 90
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
MxCuBEdata collection
autoPROCdata processing
XDSdata reduction
XSCALEdata scaling
PHASERphasing
Cootmodel building
PHENIXrefinement

Structure Validation

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Entry History & Funding Information

Deposition Data


Funding OrganizationLocationGrant Number
French Ministry of Armed ForcesFranceNBC-5-C-2316

Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2025-12-03
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2026-01-28
    Changes: Database references