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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 9m1h | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Cryo-EM structure of PGE2-EP1-Gq complex | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Keywords | MEMBRANE PROTEIN / GPCR / EP1 / PGE2 / Gq | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationprostaglandin E receptor activity / Prostanoid ligand receptors / Fatty Acids bound to GPR40 (FFAR1) regulate insulin secretion / Acetylcholine regulates insulin secretion / phospholipase C-activating G protein-coupled glutamate receptor signaling pathway / phospholipase C-activating serotonin receptor signaling pathway / PLC beta mediated events / regulation of platelet activation / entrainment of circadian clock / regulation of canonical Wnt signaling pathway ...prostaglandin E receptor activity / Prostanoid ligand receptors / Fatty Acids bound to GPR40 (FFAR1) regulate insulin secretion / Acetylcholine regulates insulin secretion / phospholipase C-activating G protein-coupled glutamate receptor signaling pathway / phospholipase C-activating serotonin receptor signaling pathway / PLC beta mediated events / regulation of platelet activation / entrainment of circadian clock / regulation of canonical Wnt signaling pathway / glutamate receptor signaling pathway / phototransduction, visible light / PKA activation in glucagon signalling / developmental growth / hair follicle placode formation / photoreceptor outer segment / D1 dopamine receptor binding / neuropeptide signaling pathway / intracellular transport / postsynaptic cytosol / vascular endothelial cell response to laminar fluid shear stress / renal water homeostasis / activation of adenylate cyclase activity / Hedgehog 'off' state / adenylate cyclase inhibitor activity / adenylate cyclase-activating adrenergic receptor signaling pathway / positive regulation of protein localization to cell cortex / T cell migration / enzyme regulator activity / Adenylate cyclase inhibitory pathway / D2 dopamine receptor binding / response to prostaglandin E / adenylate cyclase regulator activity / G protein-coupled serotonin receptor binding / adenylate cyclase-inhibiting serotonin receptor signaling pathway / cellular response to glucagon stimulus / regulation of insulin secretion / cellular response to forskolin / GTPase activator activity / regulation of mitotic spindle organization / Turbulent (oscillatory, disturbed) flow shear stress activates signaling by PIEZO1 and integrins in endothelial cells / adenylate cyclase activator activity / trans-Golgi network membrane / Regulation of insulin secretion / negative regulation of inflammatory response to antigenic stimulus / positive regulation of cholesterol biosynthetic process / negative regulation of insulin secretion / G protein-coupled receptor binding / bone development / response to peptide hormone / adenylate cyclase-inhibiting G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway / platelet aggregation / adenylate cyclase-modulating G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway / centriolar satellite / cognition / G-protein beta/gamma-subunit complex binding / adenylate cyclase-activating G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway / Olfactory Signaling Pathway / Activation of the phototransduction cascade / G beta:gamma signalling through PLC beta / Presynaptic function of Kainate receptors / Thromboxane signalling through TP receptor / G protein-coupled acetylcholine receptor signaling pathway / Activation of G protein gated Potassium channels / Inhibition of voltage gated Ca2+ channels via Gbeta/gamma subunits / G-protein activation / blood coagulation / Prostacyclin signalling through prostacyclin receptor / G beta:gamma signalling through CDC42 / Glucagon signaling in metabolic regulation / G beta:gamma signalling through BTK / Synthesis, secretion, and inactivation of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) / ADP signalling through P2Y purinoceptor 12 / photoreceptor disc membrane / Sensory perception of sweet, bitter, and umami (glutamate) taste / Glucagon-type ligand receptors / Adrenaline,noradrenaline inhibits insulin secretion / GDP binding / Vasopressin regulates renal water homeostasis via Aquaporins / sensory perception of smell / 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 / Cooperation of PDCL (PhLP1) and TRiC/CCT in G-protein beta folding / adenylate cyclase-activating dopamine receptor signaling pathway / GPER1 signaling / G-protein beta-subunit binding / cellular response to prostaglandin E stimulus / Inactivation, recovery and regulation of the phototransduction cascade / heterotrimeric G-protein complex / G alpha (12/13) signalling events / sensory perception of taste / extracellular vesicle / positive regulation of cold-induced thermogenesis / signaling receptor complex adaptor activity / Thrombin signalling through proteinase activated receptors (PARs) / positive regulation of cytosolic calcium ion concentration Similarity search - Function | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Biological species | Homo sapiens (human) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 2.55 Å | |||||||||||||||||||||
Authors | Meng, X. / Xu, Y. / Xu, H.E. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding support | China, 1items
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Citation | Journal: Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A / Year: 2025Title: Structural insights into the activation of the human prostaglandin E receptor EP1 subtype by prostaglandin E. Authors: Xue Meng / Yang Li / Jiuyin Xu / Kai Wu / Wen Hu / Canrong Wu / H Eric Xu / Youwei Xu / ![]() Abstract: Prostaglandin E (PGE) mediates diverse physiological processes through four G protein-coupled receptor subtypes (EP1-EP4). While structures of EP2, EP3, and EP4 have been determined, the structural ...Prostaglandin E (PGE) mediates diverse physiological processes through four G protein-coupled receptor subtypes (EP1-EP4). While structures of EP2, EP3, and EP4 have been determined, the structural basis for PGE recognition and activation of the EP1 receptor subtype has remained elusive due to its inherent instability. Here, we present the cryoelectron microscopy structure of the human EP1 receptor in complex with PGE and heterotrimeric Gq protein at 2.55 Å resolution, completing the structural characterization of the EP receptor family. Our structure reveals a unique binding mode of PGE within EP1, involving key interactions with residues in the orthosteric pocket. Notably, we observe a less pronounced outward displacement of transmembrane helix 6 compared to other EP receptor subtypes, suggesting a distinct activation mechanism for EP1. Through extensive mutational analyses, we identify critical residues involved in PGE recognition, EP1 activation, and Gq protein coupling. By overcoming the challenges associated with the instability of EP1, our findings provide valuable insights into the subtype-specific activation mechanisms of EP receptors and lay the foundation for the development of more selective EP1-targeted therapeutics. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Summary document | 9m1h_validation.pdf.gz | 1.3 MB | Display | wwPDB validaton report |
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| Data in XML | 9m1h_validation.xml.gz | 38.4 KB | Display | |
| Data in CIF | 9m1h_validation.cif.gz | 56.1 KB | Display | |
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-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 63571MC 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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-Protein , 1 types, 1 molecules A
| #1: Protein | Mass: 41847.230 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: PTGER1 / Production host: Trichoplusia ni (cabbage looper) / References: UniProt: P34995 |
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-Guanine nucleotide-binding protein ... , 3 types, 3 molecules BCG
| #2: Protein | Mass: 41724.383 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: GNAI1, GNAS, GNAS1, GSP, GNAQ, GAQ / Production host: Trichoplusia ni (cabbage looper)References: UniProt: P63096, UniProt: P63092, UniProt: P50148, Hydrolases; Acting on acid anhydrides; Acting on GTP to facilitate cellular and subcellular movement |
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| #3: Protein | Mass: 37915.496 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 |
| #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: Trichoplusia ni (cabbage looper) / References: UniProt: P59768 |
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| #5: Chemical | ChemComp-P2E / ( |
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| #6: Water | ChemComp-HOH / |
-Details
| Has ligand of interest | N |
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| Has protein modification | N |
-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: PGE2-EP1-Gq complex / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1-#4 / Source: RECOMBINANT |
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| Source (natural) | Organism: Homo sapiens (human) |
| Source (recombinant) | Organism: Trichoplusia ni (cabbage looper) |
| 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: 5000 nm / Nominal defocus min: 1200 nm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 30 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 (6k x 4k) |
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| CTF correction | Type: NONE |
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| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 2.55 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 543885 / Symmetry type: POINT |
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