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| Title | Mechanistic insight into signal bias by the agonist-dependent conformational dynamics of GPR84. |
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| Journal, issue, pages | Nat Commun, Year 2026 |
| Publish date | Jul 16, 2026 |
Authors | Shota Suzuki / Duy Phuoc Tran / Kouki Nishikawa / Akio Kitao / Yoshinori Fujiyoshi / ![]() |
| PubMed Abstract | GPR84 is an orphan class A GPCR primarily expressed in immune cells, where it plays key roles in inflammation and metabolism. Here, we present the cryo-electron microscopy structures of the GPR84-Gi ...GPR84 is an orphan class A GPCR primarily expressed in immune cells, where it plays key roles in inflammation and metabolism. Here, we present the cryo-electron microscopy structures of the GPR84-Gi complex bound to the G protein-biased agonist DL-175, and the inactive state of GPR84 bound to the antagonist GLPG1205. Combined with signaling assays and molecular dynamics simulations, these structures elucidate the conformational landscape spanning the inactive and G protein-biased active states of GPR84, providing a mechanistic basis for biased agonism. Notably, steric interactions between DL-175 and L336 selectively preclude the conformational changes required for efficient β-arrestin recruitment without compromising G protein activation. These structural insights provide a structural context for the rational design of GPR84-targeted therapeutics with precisely tuned signaling profiles. |
External links | Nat Commun / PubMed:42463693 |
| Methods | EM (single particle) |
| Resolution | 3.05 - 3.43 Å |
| Structure data | EMDB-65995, PDB-9wij: ![]() EMDB-65996: Cryo-EM structure of GPR84-Gi with DL-175 (foucus receptor) ![]() EMDB-65997: Cryo-EM structure of GPR84-Gi complex with DL-175 (Gi focus) ![]() EMDB-65998: Cryo-EM structure of GPR84-Gi complex with DL-175 (Consensus) EMDB-65999, PDB-9wik: |
| Chemicals | ![]() PDB-1l93: ![]()
PDB-1mbr: Unknown entry |
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Keywords | MEMBRANE PROTEIN / GPCR / SIGNALING PROTEIN |
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