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| Title | Cryo-EM structures of ρ1 GABA receptors with antagonist and agonist drugs. |
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| Journal, issue, pages | Nat Commun, Vol. 16, Issue 1, Page 7077, Year 2025 |
| Publish date | Aug 1, 2025 |
Authors | Chen Fan / John Cowgill / Rebecca J Howard / Erik Lindahl / ![]() |
| PubMed Abstract | The family of ρ-type GABA receptors includes potential therapeutic targets in several neurological conditions, and features distinctive pharmacology compared to other subtypes. Here we report four ...The family of ρ-type GABA receptors includes potential therapeutic targets in several neurological conditions, and features distinctive pharmacology compared to other subtypes. Here we report four cryo-EM structures with previously unresolved ligands, electrophysiology recordings, and molecular dynamics simulations to characterize binding and conformational impact of the drugs THIP (a non-opioid analgesic), CGP36742 (a phosphinic acid) and GABOB (an anticonvulsant) on a human ρ1 GABA receptor. A distinctive binding pose of THIP in ρ1 versus α4β3δ GABA receptors offers a rationale for its inverse effects on these subtypes. CGP36742 binding is similar to the canonical ρ-type inhibitor TPMPA, supporting a shared mechanism of action among phosphinic acids. Binding of GABOB is similar to GABA, but produces a mixture of partially-locked and desensitized states, likely underlying weaker agonist activity. Together, these results elucidate interactions of a ρ-type GABA receptor with therapeutic drugs, offering mechanistic insights and a basis for further pharmaceutical development. |
External links | Nat Commun / PubMed:40750757 / PubMed Central |
| Methods | EM (single particle) |
| Resolution | 2.05 - 2.41 Å |
| Structure data | EMDB-50710, PDB-9frb: EMDB-50712, PDB-9fre: EMDB-50713, PDB-9frf: |
| Chemicals | ![]() PDB-1ifa: ![]() ChemComp-NAG: ![]() ChemComp-HEX: ![]() ChemComp-OCT: ![]() ChemComp-D12: ![]() ChemComp-D10: ![]() ChemComp-CL: ![]() ChemComp-HOH: ![]() ChemComp-EI7: ![]() PDB-1iff: ![]() PDB-1ifh: |
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Keywords | TRANSLOCASE / Ion channel |
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