9QK2 | pdb_00009qk2

Structure of the Complement classical and lectin pathway C3 convertase in complex with substrate C3


Domain Annotation: SCOP2 Classification SCOP2 Database Homepage

ChainsTypeFamily Name Domain Identifier Family IdentifierProvenance Source (Version)
GSCOP2B SuperfamilyTerpenoid cyclases/Protein prenyltransferases 8038414 3001024 SCOP2B (2022-06-29)
D [auth B]SCOP2B SuperfamilyTerpenoid cyclases/Protein prenyltransferases 8042441 3001024 SCOP2B (2022-06-29)

SAbDab Antibody Annotation SAbDab Database Homepage

ChainChain ClassChain SubclassChain TypeAntigen Name(s) Provenance Source
E [auth D]Heavy ChainIGHV1 -complement c4-a | complement c4-aSAbDab (2026-01-23)

Protein Family Annotation Pfam Database Homepage

ChainsAccessionNameDescriptionCommentsSource
F, G
PF17790Macroglobulin domain MG1 (MG1)Macroglobulin domain MG1This entry represents the N-terminal macroglobulin domain found in complement proteins C3, C4 and C5. Domain
F, G
PF01821Anaphylotoxin-like domain (ANATO)Anaphylotoxin-like domainC3a, C4a and C5a anaphylatoxins are protein fragments generated enzymatically in serum during activation of complement molecules C3, C4, and C5. They induce smooth muscle contraction. These fragments are homologous to a three-fold repeat in fibulins. ...C3a, C4a and C5a anaphylatoxins are protein fragments generated enzymatically in serum during activation of complement molecules C3, C4, and C5. They induce smooth muscle contraction. These fragments are homologous to a three-fold repeat in fibulins.
Domain
F, G
PF17791Macroglobulin domain MG3 (MG3)Macroglobulin domain MG3This entry corresponds to the MG3 domain found in complement components C3, C4 and C5. Domain
F, G
PF01835MG2 domain (MG2)MG2 domainThis is the MG2 (macroglobulin) domain of alpha-2-macroglobulin in eukaryotes [1]. Alpha-2-macroglobulins (A2Ms) are plasma proteins that trap and inhibit a broad range of proteases and are major components of the eukaryotic innate immune system. How ...This is the MG2 (macroglobulin) domain of alpha-2-macroglobulin in eukaryotes [1]. Alpha-2-macroglobulins (A2Ms) are plasma proteins that trap and inhibit a broad range of proteases and are major components of the eukaryotic innate immune system. However, A2M-like proteins were identified in pathogenically invasive bacteria and species that colonize higher eukaryotes. This domain is found in eukaryotic and bacterial proteins. In human A2Ms, this domain is termed macroglobulin-like (MG) domain 2 and in Salmonella enterica ser A2Ms, this is domain 4 [2] [3].
Domain
F, G
PF00207Alpha-2-macroglobulin family (A2M)Alpha-2-macroglobulin family- Family
F, G
PF01759UNC-6/NTR/C345C module (NTR)UNC-6/NTR/C345C moduleSequence similarity between netrin UNC-6 and C345C complement protein family members, and hence the existence of the UNC-6 module, was first reported in [1]. Subsequently, many additional members of the family were identified on the basis of sequence ...Sequence similarity between netrin UNC-6 and C345C complement protein family members, and hence the existence of the UNC-6 module, was first reported in [1]. Subsequently, many additional members of the family were identified on the basis of sequence similarity between the C-terminal domains of netrins, complement proteins C3, C4, C5, secreted frizzled-related proteins, and type I pro-collagen C-proteinase enhancer proteins (PCOLCEs), which are homologous with the N-terminal domains of tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs). The TIMPs are classified as a separate family in Pfam (Pfam:PF00965) [2]. This expanded domain family has been named as the NTR module [2].
Domain
F, G
PF21406Complement component 3, CUB domain, first segment (C3_CUB1)Complement component 3, CUB domain, first segmentThis entry represents the first segment of the CUB domain from complement component C3, which is completed but a second segment represented in Pfam:PF21308. The CUB domain is interrupted by the TE domain. The CUB domain forms a massive, tightly packe ...This entry represents the first segment of the CUB domain from complement component C3, which is completed but a second segment represented in Pfam:PF21308. The CUB domain is interrupted by the TE domain. The CUB domain forms a massive, tightly packed super domain with the TE and MG8 domains [1-5]. These entry also includes venom factors, also known as Complement C3 homologues. These are complement-activating proteins with structural and functional similarities to complement component C3b, the activated form of C3 [6].
Domain
F, G
PF07678A-macroglobulin TED domain (TED_complement)A-macroglobulin TED domain- Repeat
F, G
PF07677A-macroglobulin receptor binding domain (A2M_recep)A-macroglobulin receptor binding domainThis family includes the receptor binding domain region of the alpha-2-macroglobulin family. Domain
F, G
PF21308Complement component 3, CUB domain, second segment (C3_CUB2)Complement component 3, CUB domain, second segmentComplement C3 is major component in the both the classical and alternative complement activation pathways. C3 is cleaved into two chains (alpha and beta) by C3 convertases. This entry represents the second segment of the CUB domain, which is complete ...Complement C3 is major component in the both the classical and alternative complement activation pathways. C3 is cleaved into two chains (alpha and beta) by C3 convertases. This entry represents the second segment of the CUB domain, which is completed by Pfam:PF21406 [2]. The CUB domain is interrupted by the TE domain. The CUB, TE and MG8 domains form a massive, tightly packed super domain. This entry also includes venom factors, also known as Complement C3 homologues. These are complement-activating proteins with structural and functional similarities to complement component C3b, the activated form of C3 [6].
Domain
F, G
PF07703Alpha-2-macroglobulin bait region domain (A2M_BRD)Alpha-2-macroglobulin bait region domainAlpha-2-macroglobulins (A2Ms) are plasma proteins that trap and inhibit a broad range of proteases and are major components of the eukaryotic innate immune system. However, A2M-like proteins were identified in pathogenically invasive bacteria and spe ...Alpha-2-macroglobulins (A2Ms) are plasma proteins that trap and inhibit a broad range of proteases and are major components of the eukaryotic innate immune system. However, A2M-like proteins were identified in pathogenically invasive bacteria and species that colonize higher eukaryotes. This domain is found in eukaryotic and bacterial proteins. In human A2Ms, this domain encompasses macroglobulin-like domain MG5 and 6 including bait region. In Salmonella enterica ser A2Ms, this domain encompasses MG7 and MG8 including the bait region [1] [2]. The Bait region is cleaved by proteases, followed by a large conformational change that blocks the target protease within a cage-like complex. This model of protease entrapment is recognised as the Venus flytrap mechanism [1].
Domain
F, G
PF17789Macroglobulin domain MG4 (MG4)Macroglobulin domain MG4This domain is MG4 found in complement C3 and C5 proteins. Domain
C [auth E]PF00092von Willebrand factor type A domain (VWA)von Willebrand factor type A domainDomain
C [auth E]PF00089Trypsin (Trypsin)TrypsinDomain
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
PF21145Complement C4, MG1 domain (C4_MG1)Complement C4, MG1 domainComplement component C4 is a non-enzymatic component of C3 and C5 convertases and essential for the propagation of the classical complement pathway. It covalently binds to immunoglobulins and immune complexes and enhances the solubilization of immune ...Complement component C4 is a non-enzymatic component of C3 and C5 convertases and essential for the propagation of the classical complement pathway. It covalently binds to immunoglobulins and immune complexes and enhances the solubilization of immune aggregates and clearance through CR1 on erythrocytes. C4 is cleaved into the fragments C4a and C4b by MASP-2 protease. C4A isotype is responsible for effective binding to form amide bonds with immune aggregates or antigens, whereas C4B isotype catalyses the transacylation of the thioester carbonyl group to form ester bonds with carbohydrate antigens. This entry represents the macroglobulin 1 (MG1) domain found at the N-terminal of C4 [1].
Domain
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
PF17791Macroglobulin domain MG3 (MG3)Macroglobulin domain MG3This entry corresponds to the MG3 domain found in complement components C3, C4 and C5. Domain
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
PF01835MG2 domain (MG2)MG2 domainThis is the MG2 (macroglobulin) domain of alpha-2-macroglobulin in eukaryotes [1]. Alpha-2-macroglobulins (A2Ms) are plasma proteins that trap and inhibit a broad range of proteases and are major components of the eukaryotic innate immune system. How ...This is the MG2 (macroglobulin) domain of alpha-2-macroglobulin in eukaryotes [1]. Alpha-2-macroglobulins (A2Ms) are plasma proteins that trap and inhibit a broad range of proteases and are major components of the eukaryotic innate immune system. However, A2M-like proteins were identified in pathogenically invasive bacteria and species that colonize higher eukaryotes. This domain is found in eukaryotic and bacterial proteins. In human A2Ms, this domain is termed macroglobulin-like (MG) domain 2 and in Salmonella enterica ser A2Ms, this is domain 4 [2] [3].
Domain
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
PF00207Alpha-2-macroglobulin family (A2M)Alpha-2-macroglobulin family- Family
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
PF01759UNC-6/NTR/C345C module (NTR)UNC-6/NTR/C345C moduleSequence similarity between netrin UNC-6 and C345C complement protein family members, and hence the existence of the UNC-6 module, was first reported in [1]. Subsequently, many additional members of the family were identified on the basis of sequence ...Sequence similarity between netrin UNC-6 and C345C complement protein family members, and hence the existence of the UNC-6 module, was first reported in [1]. Subsequently, many additional members of the family were identified on the basis of sequence similarity between the C-terminal domains of netrins, complement proteins C3, C4, C5, secreted frizzled-related proteins, and type I pro-collagen C-proteinase enhancer proteins (PCOLCEs), which are homologous with the N-terminal domains of tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs). The TIMPs are classified as a separate family in Pfam (Pfam:PF00965) [2]. This expanded domain family has been named as the NTR module [2].
Domain
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
PF22661Complement C4A/B CUB C-terminal domain (CO4A-B_CUB_C)Complement C4A/B CUB C-terminal domainComplement C4 is organised in 12 structural domains, with eight macroglobulin (MG) domains forming the core of the molecule. They have a thioester domain (TED, Pfam:PF07678), a large helical domain inserted in the CUB (complement C1r/C1s, Uegf, Bmp1) ...Complement C4 is organised in 12 structural domains, with eight macroglobulin (MG) domains forming the core of the molecule. They have a thioester domain (TED, Pfam:PF07678), a large helical domain inserted in the CUB (complement C1r/C1s, Uegf, Bmp1) domain [5] which consists of two antiparallel beta-sheets. This entry covers a fraction of the CUB domain corresponding to the C-terminal part (residues 1323-1389 in human C4A/B) as this domain is made up of residues located apart in these sequences [5].
Domain
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
PF07678A-macroglobulin TED domain (TED_complement)A-macroglobulin TED domain- Repeat
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
PF07677A-macroglobulin receptor binding domain (A2M_recep)A-macroglobulin receptor binding domainThis family includes the receptor binding domain region of the alpha-2-macroglobulin family. Domain
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
PF07703Alpha-2-macroglobulin bait region domain (A2M_BRD)Alpha-2-macroglobulin bait region domainAlpha-2-macroglobulins (A2Ms) are plasma proteins that trap and inhibit a broad range of proteases and are major components of the eukaryotic innate immune system. However, A2M-like proteins were identified in pathogenically invasive bacteria and spe ...Alpha-2-macroglobulins (A2Ms) are plasma proteins that trap and inhibit a broad range of proteases and are major components of the eukaryotic innate immune system. However, A2M-like proteins were identified in pathogenically invasive bacteria and species that colonize higher eukaryotes. This domain is found in eukaryotic and bacterial proteins. In human A2Ms, this domain encompasses macroglobulin-like domain MG5 and 6 including bait region. In Salmonella enterica ser A2Ms, this domain encompasses MG7 and MG8 including the bait region [1] [2]. The Bait region is cleaved by proteases, followed by a large conformational change that blocks the target protease within a cage-like complex. This model of protease entrapment is recognised as the Venus flytrap mechanism [1].
Domain
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
PF17789Macroglobulin domain MG4 (MG4)Macroglobulin domain MG4This domain is MG4 found in complement C3 and C5 proteins. Domain

Gene Ontology: Gene Product Annotation Gene Ontology Database Homepage

ChainsPolymerMolecular FunctionBiological ProcessCellular Component
F, G
Complement C3
E [auth D]Anti-C4b nanobody B12---
C [auth E]Complement C2
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
Complement C4-A

InterPro: Protein Family Classification InterPro Database Homepage

ChainsAccessionNameType
F, G
IPR019742Alpha-2-macroglobulin, conserved siteConserved Site
F, G
IPR009048Alpha-macroglobulin, receptor-bindingDomain
F, G
IPR049466Complement component 3, CUB domain, first segmentDomain
F, G
IPR001599Alpha-2-macroglobulinDomain
F, G
IPR001134Netrin domainDomain
F, G
IPR011626Alpha-macroglobulin-like, TED domainDomain
F, G
IPR002890Macroglobulin domainDomain
F, G
IPR013783Immunoglobulin-like foldHomologous Superfamily
F, G
IPR008930Terpenoid cyclases/protein prenyltransferase alpha-alpha toroidHomologous Superfamily
F, G
IPR041555Macroglobulin domain MG3Domain
F, G
IPR047565Alpha-macroglobulin-like, thiol-ester bond-forming regionConserved Site
F, G
IPR048848Complement component 3, CUB domain, second segmentDomain
F, G
IPR018081Anaphylatoxin, complement systemHomologous Superfamily
F, G
IPR035815Complement C3-like, NTR domainDomain
F, G
IPR018933Netrin module, non-TIMP typeDomain
F, G
IPR001840Anaphylatoxin, complement system domainDomain
F, G
IPR041425Complement C3/4/5, macroglobulin domain MG1Domain
F, G
IPR011625Alpha-2-macroglobulin, bait region domainDomain
F, G
IPR008993Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-like, OB-foldHomologous Superfamily
F, G
IPR000020Anaphylatoxin/fibulinDomain
F, G
IPR036595Alpha-macroglobulin, receptor-binding domain superfamilyHomologous Superfamily
F, G
IPR050473Alpha-2-macroglobulin/Complement systemFamily
F, G
IPR040839Macroglobulin domain MG4Domain
C [auth E]IPR011360Complement B/C2Family
C [auth E]IPR000436Sushi/SCR/CCP domainDomain
C [auth E]IPR018114Serine proteases, trypsin family, histidine active siteActive Site
C [auth E]IPR043504Peptidase_S1_PA_chymotrypsinUnknown
C [auth E]IPR035976Sushi/SCR/CCP superfamilyHomologous Superfamily
C [auth E]IPR009003Peptidase S1, PA clanHomologous Superfamily
C [auth E]IPR036465von Willebrand factor A-like domain superfamilyHomologous Superfamily
C [auth E]IPR001314Peptidase S1A, chymotrypsin familyFamily
C [auth E]IPR033116Serine proteases, trypsin family, serine active siteActive Site
C [auth E]IPR001254Serine proteases, trypsin domainDomain
C [auth E]IPR002035von Willebrand factor, type ADomain
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
IPR019742Alpha-2-macroglobulin, conserved siteConserved Site
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
IPR009048Alpha-macroglobulin, receptor-bindingDomain
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
IPR041555Macroglobulin domain MG3Domain
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
IPR001599Alpha-2-macroglobulinDomain
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
IPR047565Alpha-macroglobulin-like, thiol-ester bond-forming regionConserved Site
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
IPR018081Anaphylatoxin, complement systemHomologous Superfamily
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
IPR018933Netrin module, non-TIMP typeDomain
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
IPR001840Anaphylatoxin, complement system domainDomain
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
IPR011625Alpha-2-macroglobulin, bait region domainDomain
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
IPR001134Netrin domainDomain
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
IPR008993Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-like, OB-foldHomologous Superfamily
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
IPR011626Alpha-macroglobulin-like, TED domainDomain
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
IPR000020Anaphylatoxin/fibulinDomain
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
IPR036595Alpha-macroglobulin, receptor-binding domain superfamilyHomologous Superfamily
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
IPR002890Macroglobulin domainDomain
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
IPR013783Immunoglobulin-like foldHomologous Superfamily
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
IPR050473Alpha-2-macroglobulin/Complement systemFamily
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
IPR008930Terpenoid cyclases/protein prenyltransferase alpha-alpha toroidHomologous Superfamily
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
IPR048847Complement C4, MG1 domainDomain
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
IPR054587Complement C4A/B, CUB C-terminal domainDomain
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
IPR040839Macroglobulin domain MG4Domain

Pharos: Disease Associations Pharos Homepage Annotation

ChainsDrug Target  Associated Disease
F, G
PharosP01024
C [auth E]PharosP06681
A,
B [auth C],
D [auth B]
PharosP0C0L4