Enhancing the Site-directed RNA Editing Toolkit with Cryo-EM Structures of Native RNA Editing Complexes

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Protein and both RNA targets have been successfully produced, and complex formation has been verified with biochemical characterization using EMSA. Data collection is ongoing.EMSA characterization of ADAR2:GLI1-61bp showed that at a 2:1 molar ratio of protein to RNA, complex exists in equilibrium between RNA bound by one, two, or three ADAR2 monomers, with a majority being in the two- or three-ADAR2 state. The 2:1 ratio was chosen for cryoEM data collection. Over 15,000 micrographs of ADAR2:GLI1-61bp complex were collected on the Titan Krios cryo-electron microscope. After isolation of good particle images and 3D reconstruction, the angular distribution of particles in the ice was found to be insufficient for accurate 3D reconstruction. To increase the angular distribution, the sample was tilted to a 30deg angle before beginning data collection. After collecting about 3500 micrographs, this technique resulted in a 3D reconstruction of ADAR2:GLI1-61bp at 5-angstroms in which protein secondary structures can clearly be seen. The distinguishment of secondary structures allowed for accurate assignment of structural models to the reconstruction, including the RNA, deaminase domain, and dsRBDs.EMSA characterization of the ADAR2:HT2cR-89mer complex showed that at a 4:1 molar ratio of protein to RNA, complex exists exclusively as RNA bound by two ADAR2 molecules. The 4:1 ratio was used for preparation of cryoEM grids, but freezing and data collection conditions are still being optimized.