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Database: EMDB / ID: EMD-64829
TitlecryoEM structure of HEP-50768-bound MRGPRX4-Gq complex
Map dataComplex map
Sample
  • Complex: Structure of an antagonist-bound MRGPRX4-Gq complex
    • Protein or peptide: Gs-mini-Gq chimera
    • Protein or peptide: Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(I)/G(S)/G(T) subunit beta-1
    • Protein or peptide: Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(I)/G(S)/G(O) subunit gamma-2
    • Protein or peptide: scFv16
    • Protein or peptide: Soluble cytochrome b562,Mas-related G-protein coupled receptor member X4
  • Ligand: 5-[2-fluoranyl-3-[(2S)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-2-yl]phenyl]-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazole
Keywordssignal transduction / MEMBRANE PROTEIN
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G protein-coupled bile acid receptor activity / sensory perception of itch / electron transport chain / G protein-coupled receptor activity / 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 ...G protein-coupled bile acid receptor activity / sensory perception of itch / electron transport chain / G protein-coupled receptor activity / 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 / G beta:gamma signalling through CDC42 / Prostacyclin signalling through prostacyclin receptor / G beta:gamma signalling through BTK / Synthesis, secretion, and inactivation of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) / photoreceptor disc membrane / ADP signalling through P2Y purinoceptor 12 / Sensory perception of sweet, bitter, and umami (glutamate) taste / Glucagon-type ligand receptors / 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 / G alpha (12/13) signalling events / heterotrimeric G-protein complex / Inactivation, recovery and regulation of the phototransduction cascade / G-protein beta-subunit binding / extracellular vesicle / sensory perception of taste / Thrombin signalling through proteinase activated receptors (PARs) / signaling receptor complex adaptor activity / retina development in camera-type eye / GTPase binding / fibroblast proliferation / Ca2+ pathway / 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 / Ras protein signal transduction / periplasmic space / electron transfer activity / Extra-nuclear estrogen signaling / cell population proliferation / iron ion binding / G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway / lysosomal membrane / GTPase activity / heme binding / synapse / protein-containing complex binding / signal transduction / extracellular exosome / membrane / plasma membrane / cytoplasm / cytosol
Similarity search - Function
Mas-related G protein-coupled receptor family / Cytochrome b562 / Cytochrome b562 / Cytochrome c/b562 / G-protein, gamma subunit / G-protein gamma subunit domain profile. / G-protein gamma-like domain / G-protein gamma-like domain superfamily / GGL domain / G protein gamma subunit-like motifs ...Mas-related G protein-coupled receptor family / Cytochrome b562 / Cytochrome b562 / Cytochrome c/b562 / G-protein, gamma subunit / G-protein gamma subunit domain profile. / G-protein gamma-like domain / G-protein gamma-like domain superfamily / GGL domain / G protein gamma subunit-like motifs / GGL domain / G protein beta WD-40 repeat protein / Guanine nucleotide-binding protein, beta subunit / G-protein, beta subunit / G-protein coupled receptors family 1 signature. / 7 transmembrane receptor (rhodopsin family) / G protein-coupled receptor, rhodopsin-like / GPCR, rhodopsin-like, 7TM / G-protein coupled receptors family 1 profile. / G-protein beta WD-40 repeat / WD40 repeat, conserved site / Trp-Asp (WD) repeats signature. / Trp-Asp (WD) repeats profile. / Trp-Asp (WD) repeats circular profile. / WD40 repeats / WD40 repeat / WD40-repeat-containing domain superfamily / WD40/YVTN repeat-like-containing domain superfamily
Similarity search - Domain/homology
Soluble cytochrome b562 / Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(I)/G(S)/G(O) subunit gamma-2 / Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(I)/G(S)/G(T) subunit beta-1 / Mas-related G-protein coupled receptor member X4
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Biological speciesHomo sapiens (human) / Mus musculus (house mouse)
Methodsingle particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 2.63 Å
AuthorsWang C / Zhang M / Cao C
Funding support China, 1 items
OrganizationGrant numberCountry
National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)GG9100007022 China
CitationJournal: Nat Chem Biol / Year: 2026
Title: Development of a clinically viable MRGPRX4 inverse agonist for cholestatic itch treatment.
Authors: Jun Yang / Ruichao Shen / Chunyu Wang / Wenneng Zhu / Han Ke / Junping Fan / Mengna Zhang / Yingjun Liu / Shuai Li / Guochuan Li / Xiaoming Wang / Yulong Li / Can Cao / Xiaoguang Lei /
Abstract: Chronic itch, particularly in cholestatic and uremic conditions, poses a notable clinical burden, yet treatment options remain inadequate. MRGPRX4 (hX4), a bile-acid-sensing G-protein-coupled ...Chronic itch, particularly in cholestatic and uremic conditions, poses a notable clinical burden, yet treatment options remain inadequate. MRGPRX4 (hX4), a bile-acid-sensing G-protein-coupled receptor predominantly expressed in human sensory neurons, has emerged as a critical mediator of cholestatic pruritus. Here we identified and characterized HEP-50768, a potent and selective small-molecule inverse agonist of hX4 through high-throughput screening and structure-activity optimization. Structural elucidation through cryo-electron microscopy of the hX4-inverse agonist complex structure revealed the unique binding mode and inhibitory mechanism of HEP-50768. In hX4-humanized rats, HEP-50768 robustly suppressed bile-acid-induced pruritic behaviors. Comprehensive preclinical absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and safety profiling was performed in both rats and monkeys, and these findings establish HEP-50768 as a promising therapeutic candidate for chronic itch, supporting its advancement to clinical evaluation.
History
DepositionMay 29, 2025-
Header (metadata) releaseMay 6, 2026-
Map releaseMay 6, 2026-
UpdateMay 6, 2026-
Current statusMay 6, 2026Processing site: PDBj / Status: Released

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Contour LevelBy AUTHOR: 0.1
Minimum - Maximum-0.61919314 - 0.9778681
Average (Standard dev.)-0.000016769462 (±0.013921564)
SymmetrySpace group: 1
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Map geometry
Axis orderXYZ
Origin000
Dimensions352352352
Spacing352352352
CellA=B=C: 288.63998 Å
α=β=γ: 90.0 °

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Entire : Structure of an antagonist-bound MRGPRX4-Gq complex

EntireName: Structure of an antagonist-bound MRGPRX4-Gq complex
Components
  • Complex: Structure of an antagonist-bound MRGPRX4-Gq complex
    • Protein or peptide: Gs-mini-Gq chimera
    • Protein or peptide: Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(I)/G(S)/G(T) subunit beta-1
    • Protein or peptide: Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(I)/G(S)/G(O) subunit gamma-2
    • Protein or peptide: scFv16
    • Protein or peptide: Soluble cytochrome b562,Mas-related G-protein coupled receptor member X4
  • Ligand: 5-[2-fluoranyl-3-[(2S)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-2-yl]phenyl]-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazole

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Supramolecule #1: Structure of an antagonist-bound MRGPRX4-Gq complex

SupramoleculeName: Structure of an antagonist-bound MRGPRX4-Gq complex / type: complex / ID: 1 / Parent: 0 / Macromolecule list: #1-#5
Source (natural)Organism: Homo sapiens (human)
Molecular weightTheoretical: 150 KDa

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Macromolecule #1: Gs-mini-Gq chimera

MacromoleculeName: Gs-mini-Gq chimera / type: protein_or_peptide / ID: 1 / Number of copies: 1 / Enantiomer: LEVO
Source (natural)Organism: Homo sapiens (human)
Molecular weightTheoretical: 28.084832 KDa
Recombinant expressionOrganism: Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm)
SequenceString: MGSTVSAEDK AAAERSKMID KNLREDGEKA RRTLRLLLLG ADNSGKSTIV KQMRILHGGS GGSGGTSGIF ETKFQVDKVN FHMFDVGGQ RDERRKWIQC FNDVTAIIFV VDSSDYNRLQ EALNDFKSIW NNRWLRTISV ILFLNKQDLL AEKVLAGKSK I EDYFPEFA ...String:
MGSTVSAEDK AAAERSKMID KNLREDGEKA RRTLRLLLLG ADNSGKSTIV KQMRILHGGS GGSGGTSGIF ETKFQVDKVN FHMFDVGGQ RDERRKWIQC FNDVTAIIFV VDSSDYNRLQ EALNDFKSIW NNRWLRTISV ILFLNKQDLL AEKVLAGKSK I EDYFPEFA RYTTPEDATP EPGEDPRVTR AKYFIRKEFV DISTASGDGR HICYPHFTCA VDTENARRIF NDCKDIILQM NL REYNLV

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Macromolecule #2: Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(I)/G(S)/G(T) subunit beta-1

MacromoleculeName: Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(I)/G(S)/G(T) subunit beta-1
type: protein_or_peptide / ID: 2 / Number of copies: 1 / Enantiomer: LEVO
Source (natural)Organism: Homo sapiens (human)
Molecular weightTheoretical: 39.418086 KDa
Recombinant expressionOrganism: Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm)
SequenceString: MHHHHHHLEV LFQGPGSSGS ELDQLRQEAE QLKNQIRDAR KACADATLSQ ITNNIDPVGR IQMRTRRTLR GHLAKIYAMH WGTDSRLLV SASQDGKLII WDSYTTNKVH AIPLRSSWVM TCAYAPSGNY VACGGLDNIC SIYNLKTREG NVRVSRELAG H TGYLSCCR ...String:
MHHHHHHLEV LFQGPGSSGS ELDQLRQEAE QLKNQIRDAR KACADATLSQ ITNNIDPVGR IQMRTRRTLR GHLAKIYAMH WGTDSRLLV SASQDGKLII WDSYTTNKVH AIPLRSSWVM TCAYAPSGNY VACGGLDNIC SIYNLKTREG NVRVSRELAG H TGYLSCCR FLDDNQIVTS SGDTTCALWD IETGQQTTTF TGHTGDVMSL SLAPDTRLFV SGACDASAKL WDVREGMCRQ TF TGHESDI NAICFFPNGN AFATGSDDAT CRLFDLRADQ ELMTYSHDNI ICGITSVSFS KSGRLLLAGY DDFNCNVWDA LKA DRAGVL AGHDNRVSCL GVTDDGMAVA TGSWDSFLKI WN

UniProtKB: Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(I)/G(S)/G(T) subunit beta-1

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Macromolecule #3: Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(I)/G(S)/G(O) subunit gamma-2

MacromoleculeName: Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(I)/G(S)/G(O) subunit gamma-2
type: protein_or_peptide / ID: 3 / Number of copies: 1 / Enantiomer: LEVO
Source (natural)Organism: Homo sapiens (human)
Molecular weightTheoretical: 7.861143 KDa
Recombinant expressionOrganism: Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm)
SequenceString:
MASNNTASIA QARKLVEQLK MEANIDRIKV SKAAADLMAY CEAHAKEDPL LTPVPASENP FREKKFFCAI L

UniProtKB: Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(I)/G(S)/G(O) subunit gamma-2

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Macromolecule #4: scFv16

MacromoleculeName: scFv16 / type: protein_or_peptide / ID: 4 / Number of copies: 1 / Enantiomer: LEVO
Source (natural)Organism: Mus musculus (house mouse)
Molecular weightTheoretical: 28.668922 KDa
Recombinant expressionOrganism: Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm)
SequenceString: DVQLVESGGG LVQPGGSRKL SCSASGFAFS SFGMHWVRQA PEKGLEWVAY ISSGSGTIYY ADTVKGRFTI SRDDPKNTLF LQMTSLRSE DTAMYYCVRS IYYYGSSPFD FWGQGTTLTV SSGGGGSGGG GSGGGGSDIV MTQATSSVPV TPGESVSISC R SSKSLLHS ...String:
DVQLVESGGG LVQPGGSRKL SCSASGFAFS SFGMHWVRQA PEKGLEWVAY ISSGSGTIYY ADTVKGRFTI SRDDPKNTLF LQMTSLRSE DTAMYYCVRS IYYYGSSPFD FWGQGTTLTV SSGGGGSGGG GSGGGGSDIV MTQATSSVPV TPGESVSISC R SSKSLLHS NGNTYLYWFL QRPGQSPQLL IYRMSNLASG VPDRFSGSGS GTAFTLTISR LEAEDVGVYY CMQHLEYPLT FG AGTKLEL KAAALEVLFQ GPHHHHHHHH

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Macromolecule #5: Soluble cytochrome b562,Mas-related G-protein coupled receptor me...

MacromoleculeName: Soluble cytochrome b562,Mas-related G-protein coupled receptor member X4
type: protein_or_peptide / ID: 5 / Number of copies: 1 / Enantiomer: LEVO
Source (natural)Organism: Homo sapiens (human)
Molecular weightTheoretical: 53.39602 KDa
Recombinant expressionOrganism: Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm)
SequenceString: DYKDDDDAKL QTMHHHHHHH HHHENLYFQG GTTMADLEDN WETLNDNLKV IEKADNAAQV KDALTKMRAA ALDAQKATPP KLEDKSPDS PEMKDFRHGF DILVGQIDDA LKLANEGKVK EAQAAAEQLK TTRNAYIQKY LGSTLEVLFQ GPDPTVPVFG T KLTPINGR ...String:
DYKDDDDAKL QTMHHHHHHH HHHENLYFQG GTTMADLEDN WETLNDNLKV IEKADNAAQV KDALTKMRAA ALDAQKATPP KLEDKSPDS PEMKDFRHGF DILVGQIDDA LKLANEGKVK EAQAAAEQLK TTRNAYIQKY LGSTLEVLFQ GPDPTVPVFG T KLTPINGR EETPCYNQTL SFTVLTCIIS LVGLTGNAVV LWLLGYRMRR NAVSIYILNL AAADFLFLSF QIIRSPLRLI NI SHLIRKI LVSVMTFPYF TGLSMLSAIS TERCLSVLWP IWYRCRRPTH LSAVVCVLLW GLSLLFSMLE WRFCDFLFSG ADS SWCETS DFIPVAWLIF LCVVLCVSSL VLLVRILCGS RKMPLTRLYV TILLTVLVFL LCGLPFGILG ALIYRMHLNL EVLY CHVYL VCMSLSSLNS SANPIIYFFV GSFRQRQNRQ NLKLVLQRAL QDKPEVDKGE GQLPEESLEL SGSRLGP

UniProtKB: Soluble cytochrome b562, Mas-related G-protein coupled receptor member X4

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Macromolecule #6: 5-[2-fluoranyl-3-[(2S)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofur...

MacromoleculeName: 5-[2-fluoranyl-3-[(2S)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-2-yl]phenyl]-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazole
type: ligand / ID: 6 / Number of copies: 1 / Formula: A1L9Y
Molecular weightTheoretical: 350.27 Da

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Experimental details

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Structure determination

Methodcryo EM
Processingsingle particle reconstruction
Aggregation stateparticle

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Sample preparation

Concentration1.5 mg/mL
BufferpH: 7.4
GridModel: Quantifoil R1.2/1.3 / Material: GOLD / Mesh: 300 / Support film - Material: CARBON / Support film - topology: HOLEY
VitrificationCryogen name: ETHANE / Chamber humidity: 100 % / Chamber temperature: 277 K / Instrument: FEI VITROBOT MARK IV

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Electron microscopy

MicroscopeTFS KRIOS
Image recordingFilm or detector model: GATAN K3 (6k x 4k) / Average electron dose: 50.0 e/Å2
Electron beamAcceleration voltage: 300 kV / Electron source: FIELD EMISSION GUN
Electron opticsIllumination mode: FLOOD BEAM / Imaging mode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 18.0 µm / Nominal defocus min: 0.6 µm
Experimental equipment
Model: Titan Krios / Image courtesy: FEI Company

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Particle selectionNumber selected: 1712286
CTF correctionType: NONE
Startup modelType of model: PDB ENTRY
PDB model - PDB ID:

8yrg

Final reconstructionResolution.type: BY AUTHOR / Resolution: 2.63 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Software - Name: cryoSPARC (ver. v4.41) / Number images used: 244199
Initial angle assignmentType: MAXIMUM LIKELIHOOD
Final angle assignmentType: MAXIMUM LIKELIHOOD / Software - Name: cryoSPARC (ver. v4.4.1)
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