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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 9qnt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Connexin-32 (Cx32) in MSP2N2 nanodiscs with liver polar lipids | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Components | Gap junction beta-1 protein,Green fluorescent protein | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Keywords | MEMBRANE PROTEIN / Gap junction channel / membrane transport / lipids | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationOligomerization of connexins into connexons / Transport of connexins along the secretory pathway / gap junction assembly / connexin complex / Gap junction assembly / gap junction channel activity / bioluminescence / generation of precursor metabolites and energy / cell-cell signaling / nervous system development ...Oligomerization of connexins into connexons / Transport of connexins along the secretory pathway / gap junction assembly / connexin complex / Gap junction assembly / gap junction channel activity / bioluminescence / generation of precursor metabolites and energy / cell-cell signaling / nervous system development / endoplasmic reticulum membrane / identical protein binding Similarity search - Function | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Biological species | Homo sapiens (human)![]() | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.29 Å | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Authors | Korkhov, V.M. / Lavriha, P. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding support | Switzerland, 1items
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Citation | Journal: Nat Commun / Year: 2025Title: Lipid dependence of connexin-32 gap junction channel conformations. Authors: Pia Lavriha / Carina Fluri / Jorge Enrique Hernández González / Volodymyr M Korkhov / ![]() Abstract: Connexin-32 (Cx32) gap junction channels (GJCs) mediate intercellular coupling in various tissues, including myelinating Schwann cells. Mutations in Cx32, such as W3S, are associated with X-linked ...Connexin-32 (Cx32) gap junction channels (GJCs) mediate intercellular coupling in various tissues, including myelinating Schwann cells. Mutations in Cx32, such as W3S, are associated with X-linked Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT1X) disease. Lipids regulate Cx32 GJC permeation, although the regulatory mechanism is unclear. Here, we determine the cryo-EM structures of Cx32 GJCs reconstituted in nanodiscs, revealing that phospholipids block the Cx32 GJC pore by binding to the site formed by N-terminal gating helices. The phospholipid-bound state is contingent on the presence of a sterol molecule in a hydrophobic pocket formed by the N-terminus: the N-terminal helix of Cx32 fails to sustain a phospholipid binding site in the absence of cholesterol hemisuccinate. The CMT1X-linked W3S mutant which has an impaired sterol binding site adopts a conformation of the N-terminus incompatible with phospholipid binding. Our results indicate that different lipid species control connexin channel gating directly by influencing the conformation of the N-terminal gating helix. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Structure viewer | Molecule: Molmil Jmol/JSmol |
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| PDBx/mmCIF format | 9qnt.cif.gz | 539.4 KB | Display | PDBx/mmCIF format |
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| PDB format | pdb9qnt.ent.gz | 420.7 KB | Display | PDB format |
| PDBx/mmJSON format | 9qnt.json.gz | Tree view | PDBx/mmJSON format | |
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| Summary document | 9qnt_validation.pdf.gz | 2.1 MB | Display | wwPDB validaton report |
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| Full document | 9qnt_full_validation.pdf.gz | 2.1 MB | Display | |
| Data in XML | 9qnt_validation.xml.gz | 82.1 KB | Display | |
| Data in CIF | 9qnt_validation.cif.gz | 110.2 KB | Display | |
| Arichive directory | https://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/qn/9qnt ftp://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/qn/9qnt | HTTPS FTP |
-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 53250MC ![]() 9qn9C ![]() 9qndC ![]() 9qnfC C: citing same article ( M: map data used to model this data |
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| Similar structure data | Similarity search - Function & homology F&H Search |
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| #1: Protein | Mass: 63327.422 Da / Num. of mol.: 12 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Details: Cx32 with a C-terminal 3C-YFP-twinStrep tag,Cx32 with a C-terminal 3C-YFP-twinStrep tag Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human), (gene. exp.) ![]() Gene: GJB1, CX32, GFP / Plasmid: pACMV / Cell line (production host): HEK293 / Production host: Homo sapiens (human) / References: UniProt: P08034, UniProt: P42212#2: Chemical | ChemComp-POV / ( #3: Chemical | ChemComp-CLR / Has ligand of interest | Y | Has protein modification | Y | |
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| 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: Connexin-32 (Cx32) gap junction channel in MSP2N2 nanodiscs with liver polar lipids Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1 / Source: RECOMBINANT |
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| Molecular weight | Experimental value: NO |
| Source (natural) | Organism: Homo sapiens (human) |
| Source (recombinant) | Organism: Homo sapiens (human) / Cell: HEK293 / Plasmid: pACMV |
| Buffer solution | pH: 8 |
| Specimen | Embedding applied: NO / Shadowing applied: NO / Staining applied: NO / Vitrification applied: YES |
| Specimen support | Grid material: COPPER / Grid type: Quantifoil R1.2/1.3 |
| 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: 2500 nm / Nominal defocus min: 500 nm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 55 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 BIOQUANTUM (6k x 4k) |
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| CTF correction | Type: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Symmetry | Point symmetry: D6 (2x6 fold dihedral) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 3.29 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 53450 / Symmetry type: POINT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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