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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 9ll9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | DOI-bound Serotonin 2A (5-HT2A) receptor-Gq complex | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Keywords | MEMBRANE PROTEIN / complex / agonist | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationprotein localization to cytoskeleton / sensory perception of itch / positive regulation of heat generation / 1-(4-iodo-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)propan-2-amine binding / Gq/11-coupled serotonin receptor activity / positive regulation of phosphatidylinositol biosynthetic process / G protein-coupled serotonin receptor signaling pathway / G protein-coupled serotonin receptor complex / neurofilament / Fatty Acids bound to GPR40 (FFAR1) regulate insulin secretion ...protein localization to cytoskeleton / sensory perception of itch / positive regulation of heat generation / 1-(4-iodo-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)propan-2-amine binding / Gq/11-coupled serotonin receptor activity / positive regulation of phosphatidylinositol biosynthetic process / G protein-coupled serotonin receptor signaling pathway / G protein-coupled serotonin receptor complex / neurofilament / Fatty Acids bound to GPR40 (FFAR1) regulate insulin secretion / Acetylcholine regulates insulin secretion / phospholipase C-activating G protein-coupled glutamate receptor signaling pathway / cell body fiber / PLC beta mediated events / phospholipase C-activating serotonin receptor signaling pathway / artery smooth muscle contraction / positive regulation of cytokine production involved in immune response / serotonin receptor activity / Serotonin receptors / regulation of platelet activation / entrainment of circadian clock / G protein-coupled serotonin receptor activity / serotonin receptor signaling pathway / sensitization / neurotransmitter receptor activity / urinary bladder smooth muscle contraction / serotonin binding / positive regulation of platelet aggregation / regulation of canonical Wnt signaling pathway / negative regulation of synaptic transmission, glutamatergic / cellular response to acidic pH / positive regulation of DNA biosynthetic process / glutamate receptor signaling pathway / mast cell degranulation / temperature homeostasis / detection of temperature stimulus involved in sensory perception of pain / regulation of dopamine secretion / negative regulation of potassium ion transport / protein tyrosine kinase activator activity / positive regulation of vasoconstriction / phototransduction, visible light / PKA activation in glucagon signalling / developmental growth / hair follicle placode formation / positive regulation of execution phase of apoptosis / photoreceptor outer segment / intracellular transport / detection of mechanical stimulus involved in sensory perception of pain / D1 dopamine receptor binding / positive regulation of fat cell differentiation / G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway, coupled to cyclic nucleotide second messenger / postsynaptic cytosol / vascular endothelial cell response to laminar fluid shear stress / renal water homeostasis / Hedgehog 'off' state / activation of adenylate cyclase activity / adenylate cyclase inhibitor activity / adenylate cyclase-activating adrenergic receptor signaling pathway / positive regulation of protein localization to cell cortex / behavioral response to cocaine / T cell migration / positive regulation of relaxation of smooth muscle / Adenylate cyclase inhibitory pathway / response to prostaglandin E / release of sequestered calcium ion into cytosol / hormone-mediated signaling pathway / D2 dopamine receptor binding / G protein-coupled serotonin receptor binding / regulation of insulin secretion / adenylate cyclase-inhibiting serotonin receptor signaling pathway / cellular response to glucagon stimulus / presynaptic modulation of chemical synaptic transmission / cellular response to forskolin / GTPase activator activity / chemokine-mediated signaling pathway / Turbulent (oscillatory, disturbed) flow shear stress activates signaling by PIEZO1 and integrins in endothelial cells / positive regulation of glycolytic process / regulation of mitotic spindle organization / dendritic shaft / adenylate cyclase activator activity / trans-Golgi network membrane / glycolytic process / neuropeptide signaling pathway / negative regulation of inflammatory response to antigenic stimulus / Regulation of insulin secretion / positive regulation of cholesterol biosynthetic process / negative regulation of insulin secretion / G protein-coupled receptor binding / bone development / caveola / response to peptide hormone / adenylate cyclase-inhibiting G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway / platelet aggregation / cognition / adenylate cyclase-modulating G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway / centriolar satellite / memory / G-protein beta/gamma-subunit complex binding / Olfactory Signaling Pathway / intracellular calcium ion homeostasis Similarity search - Function | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Biological species | Homo sapiens (human) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 2.76 Å | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Authors | Xu, Z. / Shao, Z.H. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding support | China, 1items
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Citation | Journal: Nature / Year: 2026Title: Psychedelics elicit their effects by 5-HT receptor-mediated G signalling. Authors: Zheng Xu / Hongshuang Wang / Jingjing Yu / Yue Deng / Xiaowen Tian / Rongjun Ni / Fan Xia / Lingyi Yang / Chanjuan Xu / Liting Zhang / Renxuan Luo / Peipei Chen / Xiaoyu Zhang / Yuxuan Liu / ...Authors: Zheng Xu / Hongshuang Wang / Jingjing Yu / Yue Deng / Xiaowen Tian / Rongjun Ni / Fan Xia / Lingyi Yang / Chanjuan Xu / Liting Zhang / Renxuan Luo / Peipei Chen / Xiaoyu Zhang / Yuxuan Liu / Jingyu Hou / Miyuan Zhang / Shasha Chen / Lantian Su / Hui Sun / Yixiao He / Dandan Chen / Xiaoting Chen / Zhuang Miao / Jie Xie / Xinlei Liu / Jie Zhao / Bowen Ke / Xiaohe Tian / Linan Zeng / Lingli Zhang / Xiangdong Tang / Shengyong Yang / Jianfeng Liu / Xiaohui Wang / Wei Yan / Zhenhua Shao / ![]() Abstract: Psychedelics are undergoing a renaissance as potential therapy for psychiatric disorders, with more than 200 clinical trials being studied across several countries. However, the precise mechanisms by ...Psychedelics are undergoing a renaissance as potential therapy for psychiatric disorders, with more than 200 clinical trials being studied across several countries. However, the precise mechanisms by which these drugs bring about benefits and the potential clinical risks are not yet fully understood. The serotonin 2A receptor (5-HTR) was reported to be a G-coupled receptor and the primary interoceptive target of psychedelics. Here we compared psychedelics and their non-hallucinogenic analogues (nHAs) using in vitro and in vivo approaches, finding that 5-HTR-mediated non-canonical G signalling is essential for hallucinogenic effect. We further presented five cryo-electron microscopy structures of 5-HTR-G/G in complex with psychedelics or nHAs. Structural analysis and pharmacological investigation revealed that a special contact between nHAs with 5-HTR mediated the signalling bias. Building on this insight, we identified a 2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodoamphetamine derivative, DOI-NBOMe, which exhibits potent and selective G-biased activity, and demonstrates promising therapeutic effects in mouse models without hallucinogenic effect. Our finding uncovers the functional mechanisms underlying the G signalling mediated by 5-HTR and provides valuable insights for designing psychedelic-based drugs with minimized risk from hallucinogenic effects. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PDBx/mmCIF format | 9ll9.cif.gz | 177.4 KB | Display | PDBx/mmCIF format |
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| PDB format | pdb9ll9.ent.gz | Display | PDB format | |
| PDBx/mmJSON format | 9ll9.json.gz | Tree view | PDBx/mmJSON format | |
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| Arichive directory | https://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/ll/9ll9 ftp://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/ll/9ll9 | HTTPS FTP |
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-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 63194MC ![]() 9ll7C ![]() 9ll8C ![]() 9llaC ![]() 9llbC 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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Components
-Guanine nucleotide-binding protein ... , 3 types, 3 molecules BCA
| #1: 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: ![]() |
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| #2: 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: ![]() |
| #3: Protein | Mass: 41664.285 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Details: the aa 1-19 and 61-180 are chimera of Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(i) subunit alpha-1; the aa 20-60 and 181-346 are chimera of Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(s) subunit alpha; ...Details: the aa 1-19 and 61-180 are chimera of Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(i) subunit alpha-1; the aa 20-60 and 181-346 are chimera of Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(s) subunit alpha; the aa 347-361 are the C terminal (345-359) of Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(q) subunit alpha Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: GNAI1, GNAS, GNAS1, GSP, GNAQ, GAQ / Production host: ![]() References: UniProt: P63096, UniProt: P63092, UniProt: P50148, Hydrolases; Acting on acid anhydrides; Acting on GTP to facilitate cellular and subcellular movement |
-Protein , 1 types, 1 molecules R
| #4: Protein | Mass: 52648.945 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: HTR2A, HTR2 / Production host: ![]() |
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-Non-polymers , 3 types, 15 molecules 


| #5: Chemical | ChemComp-A1EK5 / ( Mass: 321.155 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Formula: C11H16INO2 / Feature type: SUBJECT OF INVESTIGATION |
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| #6: Chemical | ChemComp-CLR / |
| #7: 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-HT2AR-bound DOI in complex with Gi heterotrimer / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1-#4 / Source: RECOMBINANT |
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| Source (natural) | Organism: Homo sapiens (human) |
| Source (recombinant) | Organism: ![]() |
| Buffer solution | pH: 7.5 |
| 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: 1200 nm / Nominal defocus min: 600 nm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 50 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: TFS FALCON 4i (4k x 4k) |
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| CTF correction | Type: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 2.76 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 238373 / Symmetry type: POINT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Refinement | Highest resolution: 2.76 Å Stereochemistry target values: REAL-SPACE (WEIGHTED MAP SUM AT ATOM CENTERS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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