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Yorodumi- EMDB-52707: Dark-state structure of human medium-wavelength cone opsin (OPN1MW) -
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| Title | Dark-state structure of human medium-wavelength cone opsin (OPN1MW) | |||||||||
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Keywords | Human Cone opsin / GPCR / Retinal binding protein / Vision / Color perception / MEMBRANE PROTEIN | |||||||||
| Biological species | Homo sapiens (human) | |||||||||
| Method | single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.9 Å | |||||||||
Authors | Schmidt SL / Isaikina P | |||||||||
| Funding support | European Union, 1 items
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Citation | Journal: Science / Year: 2026Title: Illuminating the molecular basis of human daylight vision. Authors: Sarah L Schmidt / Jakub Dostal / Saumik Sen / Andrej Hovan / Deborah Walter / Martin V Appleby / Asato Kojima / Hideaki E Kato / John H Beale / Miroslav Kloz / Gebhard F X Schertler / Polina Isaikina / ![]() Abstract: Photopic vision, including fast motion and color perception in daylight, is mediated by cone opsins, specialized G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). Despite sharing the same chromophore, the three ...Photopic vision, including fast motion and color perception in daylight, is mediated by cone opsins, specialized G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). Despite sharing the same chromophore, the three receptor subtypes absorb light at different wavelengths of the visible spectrum. The molecular mechanisms governing their spectral properties and exceptionally rapid responses remain largely unknown. We report cryo-electron microscopy structures of the human blue-sensitive (OPN1SW) and green-sensitive (OPN1MW) cone opsins in their dark-adapted states, combined with femtosecond-resolution spectroscopy, functional assays, and advanced simulations. The data reveal distinct chromophore stabilization mechanisms across human visual opsins and specific sequence adaptations in the GPCR microswitch motifs, underlining their structural plasticity and distinct activation mechanisms. These findings delineate the molecular basis of the evolutionary refinements fulfilling the needs of vision in daylight. | |||||||||
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| Map data | emd_52707.map.gz | 483.1 MB | EMDB map data format | |
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| Header (meta data) | emd-52707-v30.xml emd-52707.xml | 14.8 KB 14.8 KB | Display Display | EMDB header |
| Images | emd_52707.png | 90.5 KB | ||
| Filedesc metadata | emd-52707.cif.gz | 4.2 KB | ||
| Others | emd_52707_half_map_1.map.gz emd_52707_half_map_2.map.gz | 475.4 MB 475.4 MB | ||
| Archive directory | http://ftp.pdbj.org/pub/emdb/structures/EMD-52707 ftp://ftp.pdbj.org/pub/emdb/structures/EMD-52707 | HTTPS FTP |
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| EMDB pages | EMDB (EBI/PDBe) / EMDataResource |
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| File | Download / File: emd_52707.map.gz / Format: CCP4 / Size: 512 MB / Type: IMAGE STORED AS FLOATING POINT NUMBER (4 BYTES) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Voxel size | X=Y=Z: 0.574 Å | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Symmetry | Space group: 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sample components
-Entire : Human medium-wavelength-sensitive opsin fused to soluble cytochro...
| Entire | Name: Human medium-wavelength-sensitive opsin fused to soluble cytochrome b562 in complex with BAG2 Fab |
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-Supramolecule #1: Human medium-wavelength-sensitive opsin fused to soluble cytochro...
| Supramolecule | Name: Human medium-wavelength-sensitive opsin fused to soluble cytochrome b562 in complex with BAG2 Fab type: complex / ID: 1 / Parent: 0 / Macromolecule list: #1-#3 |
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| Source (natural) | Organism: Homo sapiens (human) |
| Molecular weight | Theoretical: 102 KDa |
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| Method | cryo EM |
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Processing | single particle reconstruction |
| Aggregation state | particle |
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Sample preparation
| Buffer | pH: 6.8 |
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| Vitrification | Cryogen name: ETHANE-PROPANE |
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Electron microscopy
| Microscope | TFS KRIOS |
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| Image recording | Film or detector model: FEI FALCON IV (4k x 4k) / Average electron dose: 50.0 e/Å2 |
| Electron beam | Acceleration voltage: 300 kV / Electron source: FIELD EMISSION GUN |
| Electron optics | Illumination mode: OTHER / Imaging mode: OTHER / Nominal defocus max: 2.5 µm / Nominal defocus min: 1.2 µm |
| Experimental equipment | ![]() Model: Titan Krios / Image courtesy: FEI Company |
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