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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 8z7j | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Cryo-EM structure of APJR-Gi complex with agonistic antibody | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Keywords | SIGNALING PROTEIN / GPCR / APJR / Gi / Agonistic Antibody | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationapelin receptor activity / apelin receptor signaling pathway / mechanoreceptor activity / regulation of gap junction assembly / vascular associated smooth muscle cell differentiation / atrioventricular valve development / regulation of body fluid levels / positive regulation of G protein-coupled receptor internalization / venous blood vessel development / positive regulation of cardiac muscle hypertrophy in response to stress ...apelin receptor activity / apelin receptor signaling pathway / mechanoreceptor activity / regulation of gap junction assembly / vascular associated smooth muscle cell differentiation / atrioventricular valve development / regulation of body fluid levels / positive regulation of G protein-coupled receptor internalization / venous blood vessel development / positive regulation of cardiac muscle hypertrophy in response to stress / coronary vasculature development / endocardial cushion formation / positive regulation of blood vessel endothelial cell proliferation involved in sprouting angiogenesis / adult heart development / aorta development / vasculature development / G protein-coupled peptide receptor activity / ventricular septum morphogenesis / negative regulation of cardiac muscle hypertrophy in response to stress / blood vessel development / heart looping / vasculogenesis / gastrulation / regulation of eating behavior / adenylate cyclase inhibitor activity / T cell migration / positive regulation of protein localization to cell cortex / positive regulation of relaxation of smooth muscle / Adenylate cyclase inhibitory pathway / D2 dopamine receptor binding / adenylate cyclase-inhibiting serotonin receptor signaling pathway / G protein-coupled serotonin receptor binding / positive regulation of release of sequestered calcium ion into cytosol / cellular response to forskolin / regulation of mitotic spindle organization / Peptide ligand-binding receptors / mast cell degranulation / chemokine-mediated signaling pathway / electron transport chain / neuropeptide signaling pathway / Regulation of insulin secretion / response to prostaglandin E / positive regulation of cholesterol biosynthetic process / G protein-coupled receptor binding / response to peptide hormone / G protein-coupled receptor activity / positive regulation of angiogenesis / G-protein beta/gamma-subunit complex binding / adenylate cyclase-inhibiting G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway / adenylate cyclase-modulating G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway / Olfactory Signaling Pathway / heart development / Activation of the phototransduction cascade / G protein-coupled acetylcholine receptor signaling pathway / G beta:gamma signalling through PLC beta / Presynaptic function of Kainate receptors / Thromboxane signalling through TP receptor / Activation of G protein gated Potassium channels / Inhibition of voltage gated Ca2+ channels via Gbeta/gamma subunits / G-protein activation / Glucagon signaling in metabolic regulation / G beta:gamma signalling through CDC42 / Prostacyclin signalling through prostacyclin receptor / Synthesis, secretion, and inactivation of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) / GDP binding / G beta:gamma signalling through BTK / photoreceptor disc membrane / ADP signalling through P2Y purinoceptor 12 / Glucagon-type ligand receptors / Sensory perception of sweet, bitter, and umami (glutamate) taste / Adrenaline,noradrenaline inhibits insulin secretion / Vasopressin regulates renal water homeostasis via Aquaporins / Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP1) regulates insulin secretion / G alpha (z) signalling events / cellular response to catecholamine stimulus / ADP signalling through P2Y purinoceptor 1 / G beta:gamma signalling through PI3Kgamma / ADORA2B mediated anti-inflammatory cytokines production / adenylate cyclase-activating dopamine receptor signaling pathway / cellular response to prostaglandin E stimulus / Cooperation of PDCL (PhLP1) and TRiC/CCT in G-protein beta folding / GPER1 signaling / heterotrimeric G-protein complex / Inactivation, recovery and regulation of the phototransduction cascade / G alpha (12/13) signalling events / G-protein beta-subunit binding / extracellular vesicle / regulation of gene expression / Thrombin signalling through proteinase activated receptors (PARs) / signaling receptor complex adaptor activity / adenylate cyclase-activating G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway / signaling receptor activity / angiogenesis / GTPase binding / G protein activity / midbody / Ca2+ pathway / cell cortex / High laminar flow shear stress activates signaling by PIEZO1 and PECAM1:CDH5:KDR in endothelial cells / G alpha (i) signalling events Similarity search - Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Biological species | Homo sapiens (human) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.12 Å | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Authors | Yue, Y. / Liu, L.E. / Wu, L.J. / Xu, F. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding support | 1items
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Citation | Journal: Nat Commun / Year: 2025Title: Structural insights into the regulation of monomeric and dimeric apelin receptor. Authors: Yang Yue / Lier Liu / Lijie Wu / Chanjuan Xu / Man Na / Shenhui Liu / Yuxuan Liu / Fei Li / Junlin Liu / Songting Shi / Hui Lei / Minxuan Zhao / Tianjie Yang / Wei Ji / Arthur Wang / Michael ...Authors: Yang Yue / Lier Liu / Lijie Wu / Chanjuan Xu / Man Na / Shenhui Liu / Yuxuan Liu / Fei Li / Junlin Liu / Songting Shi / Hui Lei / Minxuan Zhao / Tianjie Yang / Wei Ji / Arthur Wang / Michael A Hanson / Raymond C Stevens / Jianfeng Liu / Fei Xu / ![]() Abstract: The apelin receptor (APJR) emerges as a promising drug target for cardiovascular health and muscle regeneration. While prior research unveiled the structural versatility of APJR in coupling to Gi ...The apelin receptor (APJR) emerges as a promising drug target for cardiovascular health and muscle regeneration. While prior research unveiled the structural versatility of APJR in coupling to Gi proteins as a monomer or dimer, the dynamic regulation within the APJR dimer during activation remains poorly understood. In this study, we present the structures of the APJR dimer and monomer complexed with its endogenous ligand apelin-13. In the dimeric structure, apelin-13 binds exclusively to one protomer that is coupled with Gi proteins, revealing a distinct ligand-binding behavior within APJR homodimers. Furthermore, binding of an antagonistic antibody induces a more compact dimerization by engaging both protomers. Notably, structural analyses of the APJR dimer complexed with an agonistic antibody, with or without Gi proteins, suggest that G protein coupling may promote the dissociation of the APJR dimer during activation. These findings underscore the intricate interplay between ligands, dimerization, and G protein coupling in regulating APJR signaling pathways. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 39816MC ![]() 8xqeC ![]() 8xqfC ![]() 8xqiC ![]() 8xqjC ![]() 8z74C M: map data used to model this data C: citing same article ( |
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| Similar structure data | Similarity search - Function & homology F&H Search |
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-Guanine nucleotide-binding protein ... , 3 types, 3 molecules ABC
| #1: Protein | Mass: 40559.160 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: GNAI1 / Production host: Trichoplusia ni (cabbage looper) / References: UniProt: P63096 |
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| #2: Protein | Mass: 37416.930 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: GNB1 / Production host: Trichoplusia ni (cabbage looper) / References: UniProt: P62873 |
| #3: Protein | Mass: 7861.143 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: GNG2 / Production host: Trichoplusia ni (cabbage looper) / References: UniProt: P59768 |
-Protein , 1 types, 1 molecules R
| #4: Protein | Mass: 54312.578 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: cybC, APLNR, AGTRL1, APJ / Production host: Trichoplusia ni (cabbage looper) / References: UniProt: P0ABE7, UniProt: P35414 |
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-Antibody , 2 types, 2 molecules SN
| #5: Antibody | Mass: 27784.896 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Production host: Trichoplusia ni (cabbage looper) |
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| #6: Antibody | Mass: 13929.495 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Production host: Trichoplusia ni (cabbage looper) |
-Details
| Has protein modification | Y |
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-Experimental details
-Experiment
| Experiment | Method: ELECTRON MICROSCOPY |
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| EM experiment | Aggregation state: PARTICLE / 3D reconstruction method: single particle reconstruction |
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Sample preparation
| Component | Name: APJR complexed with gi / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: all / Source: RECOMBINANT |
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| Source (natural) | Organism: Homo sapiens (human) |
| Source (recombinant) | Organism: Trichoplusia ni (cabbage looper) |
| Buffer solution | pH: 7.4 |
| Specimen | Embedding applied: NO / Shadowing applied: NO / Staining applied: NO / Vitrification applied: YES |
| Vitrification | Cryogen name: ETHANE |
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Electron microscopy imaging
| Experimental equipment | ![]() Model: Titan Krios / Image courtesy: FEI Company |
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| Microscopy | Model: FEI TITAN KRIOS |
| Electron gun | Electron source: FIELD EMISSION GUN / Accelerating voltage: 300 kV / Illumination mode: FLOOD BEAM |
| Electron lens | Mode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 2200 nm / Nominal defocus min: 700 nm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 60 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 BIOQUANTUM (6k x 4k) |
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| EM software | Name: PHENIX / Category: model refinement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CTF correction | Type: PHASE FLIPPING ONLY | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 3.12 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 65206 / Symmetry type: POINT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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