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| Title | GRM1-Gq Complex Structure | |||||||||
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Keywords | Receptor complex / MEMBRANE PROTEIN | |||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationdendriole / : / G protein-coupled receptor dimeric complex / G protein-coupled receptor homodimeric complex / : / G protein-coupled receptor activity involved in regulation of postsynaptic membrane potential / synaptic signaling via neuropeptide / regulation of sensory perception of pain / adenylate cyclase inhibiting G protein-coupled glutamate receptor activity / phospholipase C-activating G protein-coupled glutamate receptor signaling pathway ...dendriole / : / G protein-coupled receptor dimeric complex / G protein-coupled receptor homodimeric complex / : / G protein-coupled receptor activity involved in regulation of postsynaptic membrane potential / synaptic signaling via neuropeptide / regulation of sensory perception of pain / adenylate cyclase inhibiting G protein-coupled glutamate receptor activity / phospholipase C-activating G protein-coupled glutamate receptor signaling pathway / G protein-coupled glutamate receptor signaling pathway / Class C/3 (Metabotropic glutamate/pheromone receptors) / glutamate receptor activity / Neurexins and neuroligins / regulation of synaptic transmission, glutamatergic / sensory perception of pain / locomotory behavior / postsynaptic density membrane / Schaffer collateral - CA1 synapse / G protein-coupled receptor activity / Olfactory Signaling Pathway / phospholipase C-activating G protein-coupled receptor 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 / Synthesis, secretion, and inactivation of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) / photoreceptor disc membrane / G beta:gamma signalling through BTK / 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 / G alpha (z) signalling events / Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP1) regulates insulin secretion / cellular response to catecholamine stimulus / ADP signalling through P2Y purinoceptor 1 / G beta:gamma signalling through PI3Kgamma / ADORA2B mediated anti-inflammatory cytokines production / adenylate cyclase-activating dopamine receptor signaling pathway / cellular response to prostaglandin E stimulus / Cooperation of PDCL (PhLP1) and TRiC/CCT in G-protein beta folding / GPER1 signaling / heterotrimeric G-protein complex / Inactivation, recovery and regulation of the phototransduction cascade / G alpha (12/13) signalling events / G-protein beta-subunit binding / extracellular vesicle / Thrombin signalling through proteinase activated receptors (PARs) / signaling receptor complex adaptor activity / GTPase binding / chemical synaptic transmission / 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 / G alpha (q) signalling events / positive regulation of MAPK cascade / Ras protein signal transduction / Extra-nuclear estrogen signaling / G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway / lysosomal membrane / GTPase activity / synapse / protein-containing complex binding / glutamatergic synapse / signal transduction / extracellular exosome / membrane / nucleus / plasma membrane / cytosol / cytoplasm Similarity search - Function | |||||||||
| Biological species | Homo sapiens (human) / ![]() | |||||||||
| Method | single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.7 Å | |||||||||
Authors | Lu Y / Wen TL / Shen YQ / Yang X | |||||||||
| Funding support | China, 1 items
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Citation | Journal: Sci Adv / Year: 2026Title: G protein selectivity in group I metabotropic glutamate receptors. Authors: Yue Lu / Tianlei Wen / Xuhang Lu / Guimin Zhang / Tingting Meng / Tianjin Liu / Xinyan Wang / Yuequan Shen / Xue Yang / ![]() Abstract: Metabotropic glutamate (mGlu) receptors are class C G protein-coupled receptor involved in synaptic transmission and neurological disorders. Group I mGlu receptors (mGlu1 and mGlu5) predominantly ...Metabotropic glutamate (mGlu) receptors are class C G protein-coupled receptor involved in synaptic transmission and neurological disorders. Group I mGlu receptors (mGlu1 and mGlu5) predominantly couple to G, whereas group II and III receptors primarily engage G. Although G-coupling mechanisms have been defined for several group II/III receptors, how group I receptors preferentially engage G remains unclear. Here we report cryo-electron microscopy structures of active mGlu-G protein complexes (mGlu1-G, mGlu1-G, mGlu5-G, and mGlu5-G) bound to l-glutamate and positive allosteric modulators (PAMs), together with two additional activated-state structures of mGlu1. Comparative structural and biochemical analyses identify a group I-specific ICL2 insertion that promotes preferential G engagement. Each receptor dimer asymmetrically binds one G protein heterotrimer via an intracellular pocket engaging the Gα amino-terminal helix. PAM binding to one 7TM domain induces W rotation and TM6 outward movement, bringing the two 7TMs into closer. These findings provide a structural basis for preferential G engagement and activation of group I mGlu receptors. | |||||||||
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| Map data | emd_66177.map.gz | 4.1 MB | EMDB map data format | |
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| Header (meta data) | emd-66177-v30.xml emd-66177.xml | 22.9 KB 22.9 KB | Display Display | EMDB header |
| Images | emd_66177.png | 64.7 KB | ||
| Filedesc metadata | emd-66177.cif.gz | 7.7 KB | ||
| Archive directory | https://data.pdbj.org/pub/emdb/structures/EMD-66177 ftp://data.pdbj.org/pub/emdb/structures/EMD-66177 | HTTPS FTP |
-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 9wqnMC ![]() 27tmC ![]() 9wqkC ![]() 9wqlC ![]() 9wqmC ![]() 9wqoC C: citing same article ( M: atomic model generated by this map |
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| Similar structure data | Similarity search - Function & homology F&H Search |
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| EMDB pages | EMDB (EBI/PDBe) / EMDataResource |
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| File | Download / File: emd_66177.map.gz / Format: CCP4 / Size: 216 MB / Type: IMAGE STORED AS FLOATING POINT NUMBER (4 BYTES) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Voxel size | X=Y=Z: 0.93 Å | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Symmetry | Space group: 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sample components
+Entire : GRM1-Gq complex
+Supramolecule #1: GRM1-Gq complex
+Macromolecule #1: Metabotropic glutamate receptor 1
+Macromolecule #2: miniGq
+Macromolecule #3: Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(I)/G(S)/G(T) subunit beta-1
+Macromolecule #4: Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(I)/G(S)/G(O) subunit gamma-2
+Macromolecule #5: scFv16
+Macromolecule #6: GAMMA-L-GLUTAMIC ACID
+Macromolecule #7: 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose
+Macromolecule #8: CHLORIDE ION
+Macromolecule #9: CHOLESTEROL
+Macromolecule #10: N-[4-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-oxazol-2-yl]-9H-xanthene-9-carboxamide
-Experimental details
-Structure determination
| Method | cryo EM |
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Processing | single particle reconstruction |
| Aggregation state | particle |
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Sample preparation
| Concentration | 5 mg/mL |
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| Buffer | pH: 7.2 |
| Vitrification | Cryogen name: ETHANE / Chamber humidity: 100 % |
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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: FLOOD BEAM / Imaging mode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 19.0 µm / Nominal defocus min: 6.0 µm |
| Sample stage | Specimen holder model: FEI TITAN KRIOS AUTOGRID HOLDER / Cooling holder cryogen: NITROGEN |
| Experimental equipment | ![]() Model: Titan Krios / Image courtesy: FEI Company |
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Homo sapiens (human)
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