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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 9kvg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | A Cryo_EM structure of 5_HT1A complex with 5-Meo-DMT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Keywords | MEMBRANE PROTEIN / GPCR / 5_HT1A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationregulation of serotonin secretion / Gi/o-coupled serotonin receptor activity / regulation of hormone secretion / regulation of behavior / receptor-receptor interaction / serotonin receptor activity / Serotonin receptors / G protein-coupled serotonin receptor activity / serotonin receptor signaling pathway / regulation of dopamine metabolic process ...regulation of serotonin secretion / Gi/o-coupled serotonin receptor activity / regulation of hormone secretion / regulation of behavior / receptor-receptor interaction / serotonin receptor activity / Serotonin receptors / G protein-coupled serotonin receptor activity / serotonin receptor signaling pathway / regulation of dopamine metabolic process / neurotransmitter receptor activity / serotonin metabolic process / serotonin binding / gamma-aminobutyric acid signaling pathway / adult behavior / exploration behavior / G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway, coupled to cyclic nucleotide second messenger / regulation of vasoconstriction / behavioral fear response / adenylate cyclase inhibitor activity / positive regulation of protein localization to cell cortex / T cell migration / 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 / cellular response to forskolin / regulation of mitotic spindle organization / chemokine-mediated signaling pathway / Regulation of insulin secretion / neuropeptide signaling pathway / response to prostaglandin E / positive regulation of cholesterol biosynthetic process / negative regulation of insulin secretion / G protein-coupled receptor binding / response to peptide hormone / centriolar satellite / G-protein beta/gamma-subunit complex binding / adenylate cyclase-modulating G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway / adenylate cyclase-inhibiting G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway / Olfactory Signaling Pathway / 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 / Prostacyclin signalling through prostacyclin receptor / G beta:gamma signalling through CDC42 / Synthesis, secretion, and inactivation of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) / G beta:gamma signalling through BTK / photoreceptor disc membrane / ADP signalling through P2Y purinoceptor 12 / Glucagon-type ligand receptors / GDP binding / 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 / ADORA2B mediated anti-inflammatory cytokines production / G beta:gamma signalling through PI3Kgamma / adenylate cyclase-activating dopamine receptor signaling pathway / Cooperation of PDCL (PhLP1) and TRiC/CCT in G-protein beta folding / GPER1 signaling / cellular response to prostaglandin E stimulus / heterotrimeric G-protein complex / G alpha (12/13) signalling events / G-protein beta-subunit binding / Inactivation, recovery and regulation of the phototransduction cascade / extracellular vesicle / sensory perception of taste / sperm principal piece / Thrombin signalling through proteinase activated receptors (PARs) / adenylate cyclase-activating G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway / signaling receptor complex adaptor activity / retina development in camera-type eye / GTPase binding / fibroblast proliferation / 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 / G alpha (s) signalling events / phospholipase C-activating G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway / G alpha (q) signalling events / Hydrolases; Acting on acid anhydrides; Acting on GTP to facilitate cellular and subcellular movement / chemical synaptic transmission / Ras protein signal transduction / Extra-nuclear estrogen signaling / cell population proliferation / ciliary basal body Similarity search - Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Biological species | Homo sapiens (human) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 2.63 Å | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Authors | Yuan, Q. / Li, S. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding support | China, 1items
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Citation | Journal: Research (Wash D C) / Year: 2025Title: Structural Pharmacology of Bufotenine Derivatives in Activating the 5-HT Receptor for Therapeutic Potential in Depression and Anxiety. Authors: Shu-Jie Li / Qing-Ning Yuan / Wen-Yuan Wu / Zhi-Han Chen / Duo Chen / Hong Shan / Qin-Yu Chu / Wen Hu / Kai Wu / Tao Liu / Yu-Yu Zhu / Li Hou / Jing Zhou / Jia Duan / Jin-Ao Duan / H Eric Xu / Hong-Yue Ma / ![]() Abstract: The 5-HT receptor is a critical target in the treatment of depression and anxiety. Bufotenine derivatives, such as 5-methoxy-,-dimethyltryptamine (5-MeO-DMT), 5-hydroxy-,-dimethyltryptamine (5-OH-DMT) ...The 5-HT receptor is a critical target in the treatment of depression and anxiety. Bufotenine derivatives, such as 5-methoxy-,-dimethyltryptamine (5-MeO-DMT), 5-hydroxy-,-dimethyltryptamine (5-OH-DMT), and 5-hydroxy-,,-dimethyltryptamine-derived from traditional Chinese medicine-have shown antidepressant potential. However, the structural basis of their interaction with 5-HT and their pharmacological profiles remain incompletely understood. This study investigated bufotenine derivatives acting on multiple serotonin receptors, highlighting 5-HT as a key mediator of antidepressant effects while recognizing 5-HT as primarily responsible for hallucinogenic outcomes, to identify candidates with therapeutic efficacy but reduced hallucinogenic liability. We determined the cryo-electron microscopy structures of 5-HT bound to selected bufotenine derivatives. Functional assays in mice, including behavioral tests and receptor activation studies, were used to evaluate the antidepressant of each compound. Structural analysis revealed that all bufotenine derivatives engage conserved motifs within the 5-HT binding pocket, with 5-OH-DMT displaying a distinct interaction pattern. Behavioral assays showed that 5-OH-DMT and 5-MeO-DMT retained strong antidepressant and anxiolytic effects. These pharmacological differences correlate with their unique receptor binding conformation. This study delineated the structural pharmacology of bufotenine derivatives at the 5-HT receptor, identifying 5-OH-DMT and 5-MeO-DMT as promising antidepressant and anxiolytic candidates. The findings establish a molecular framework for the development of next-generation nonhallucinogenic therapeutics aimed at 5-HT. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PDBx/mmCIF format | 9kvg.cif.gz | 244.2 KB | Display | PDBx/mmCIF format |
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| PDB format | pdb9kvg.ent.gz | 185.5 KB | Display | PDB format |
| PDBx/mmJSON format | 9kvg.json.gz | Tree view | PDBx/mmJSON format | |
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| Arichive directory | https://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/kv/9kvg ftp://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/kv/9kvg | HTTPS FTP |
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-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 62593MC ![]() 9kvhC ![]() 9kviC 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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| Deposited unit | ![]()
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Components
-Guanine nucleotide-binding protein ... , 3 types, 3 molecules ABG
| #1: Protein | Mass: 40356.016 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: GNAI1 / Production host: ![]() References: UniProt: P63096, Hydrolases; Acting on acid anhydrides; Acting on GTP to facilitate cellular and subcellular movement |
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| #2: Protein | Mass: 37784.301 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: GNB1 / Production host: ![]() |
| #4: 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: ![]() |
-Antibody / Protein , 2 types, 2 molecules ER
| #3: Antibody | Mass: 26277.299 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Production host: ![]() |
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| #5: Protein | Mass: 43859.285 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: HTR1A, ADRB2RL1, ADRBRL1 / Production host: ![]() |
-Non-polymers , 5 types, 10 molecules 






| #6: Chemical | ChemComp-YFW / Mass: 218.295 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Formula: C13H18N2O / Feature type: SUBJECT OF INVESTIGATION |
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| #7: Chemical | ChemComp-CHO / |
| #8: Chemical | ChemComp-Y01 / |
| #9: Chemical | ChemComp-J40 / [( |
| #10: Water | ChemComp-HOH / |
-Details
| Has ligand of interest | Y |
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| Has protein modification | Y |
-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: 5-HT1A complex with 5-MEO-DMT / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1-#5 / Source: MULTIPLE SOURCES |
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| Source (natural) | Organism: Homo sapiens (human) |
| Source (recombinant) | Organism: ![]() |
| Buffer solution | pH: 7.04 |
| 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: TFS KRIOS |
| Electron gun | Electron source: FIELD EMISSION GUN / Accelerating voltage: 300 kV / Illumination mode: FLOOD BEAM |
| Electron lens | Mode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 18000 nm / Nominal defocus min: 8000 nm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 50 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: FEI FALCON III (4k x 4k) |
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| EM software | Name: PHENIX / Version: 1.20.1_4487 / Category: model refinement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CTF correction | Type: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 2.63 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 180294 / Symmetry type: POINT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Refinement | Highest resolution: 2.63 Å Stereochemistry target values: REAL-SPACE (WEIGHTED MAP SUM AT ATOM CENTERS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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