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| Title | Structure-guided engineering of snake toxins for selective modulation of adrenergic and muscarinic receptors. |
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| Journal, issue, pages | Nat Commun, Vol. 16, Issue 1, Page 6478, Year 2025 |
| Publish date | Jul 14, 2025 |
Authors | Yixuan Zhong / Huihui Tao / Yu Zhang / Binbin He / Haizhan Jiao / Dandan Wang / Maikun Teng / Hongli Hu / Qiong Guo / Yuyong Tao / ![]() |
| PubMed Abstract | Adrenergic receptors (ARs) and muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChRs) are essential G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) that regulate a wide range of physiological processes. Despite their ...Adrenergic receptors (ARs) and muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChRs) are essential G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) that regulate a wide range of physiological processes. Despite their significance, developing subtype-selective modulators for these receptors has been a formidable challenge due to the high structural and sequence similarities within their subfamilies. In this study, we elucidated the recognition and regulatory mechanisms of ARs and mAChRs by muscarinic toxin 3 (MT3), a cross-reactive ligand derived from snake venom. By leveraging the distinct toxin-receptor interfaces, we engineer a panel of toxin variants capable of selectively modulating α2A and MAChR using computational design and directed evolution. These subtype-selective toxins not only provide valuable tools for basic research but also hold therapeutic potential for diseases associated with these GPCRs. This study further underscores the effectiveness of structure-guided approaches in transforming venom-derived scaffolds into receptor-specific modulators. |
External links | Nat Commun / PubMed:40659608 / PubMed Central |
| Methods | EM (single particle) |
| Resolution | 3.3 - 3.6 Å |
| Structure data | EMDB-60793, PDB-9iqr: EMDB-60794, PDB-9iqs: EMDB-60796, PDB-9iqv: |
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Keywords | MEMBRANE PROTEIN / complex |
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