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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 7n4u | ||||||
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| Title | Structure of human NPC1L1 | ||||||
Components | Isoform 2 of NPC1-like intracellular cholesterol transporter 1 | ||||||
Keywords | MEMBRANE PROTEIN / Transporter | ||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationIntestinal lipid absorption / cellular response to sterol depletion / vitamin E binding / vitamin E metabolic process / vitamin transport / sterol transport / intestinal cholesterol absorption / lipoprotein metabolic process / myosin V binding / cholesterol transport ...Intestinal lipid absorption / cellular response to sterol depletion / vitamin E binding / vitamin E metabolic process / vitamin transport / sterol transport / intestinal cholesterol absorption / lipoprotein metabolic process / myosin V binding / cholesterol transport / cholesterol binding / cholesterol biosynthetic process / cytoplasmic vesicle membrane / cholesterol homeostasis / small GTPase binding / apical plasma membrane / protein homodimerization activity / plasma membrane Similarity search - Function | ||||||
| Biological species | Homo sapiens (human) | ||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.34 Å | ||||||
Authors | Li, X. / Long, T. | ||||||
Citation | Journal: Sci Adv / Year: 2021Title: Structures of dimeric human NPC1L1 provide insight into mechanisms for cholesterol absorption. Authors: Tao Long / Yang Liu / Yu Qin / Russell A DeBose-Boyd / Xiaochun Li / ![]() Abstract: Polytopic Niemann-Pick C1-like 1 (NPC1L1) plays a major role in intestinal absorption of biliary cholesterol, vitamin E (VE), and vitamin K (VK). The drug ezetimibe inhibits NPC1L1-mediated ...Polytopic Niemann-Pick C1-like 1 (NPC1L1) plays a major role in intestinal absorption of biliary cholesterol, vitamin E (VE), and vitamin K (VK). The drug ezetimibe inhibits NPC1L1-mediated absorption of cholesterol, lowering of circulating levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Here, we report cryo-electron microscopy structures of human NPC1L1 (hNPC1L1) bound to either cholesterol or a lipid resembling VE. These findings, together with functional assays, reveal that the same intramolecular channel in hNPC1L1 mediates transport of VE and cholesterol. hNPC1L1 exists primarily as a homodimer; dimerization is mediated by aromatic residues within a region of transmembrane helix 2 that exhibits a horizonal orientation in the membrane. Mutation of tryptophan-347 lies in this region disrupts dimerization and the resultant monomeric NPC1L1 exhibits reduced efficiency of cholesterol uptake. These findings identify the oligomeric state of hNPC1L1 as a target for therapies that inhibit uptake of dietary cholesterol and reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease. | ||||||
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| Data in XML | 7n4u_validation.xml.gz | 59 KB | Display | |
| Data in CIF | 7n4u_validation.cif.gz | 84.8 KB | Display | |
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-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 24178MC ![]() 7n4vC ![]() 7n4xC M: map data used to model this data C: citing same article ( |
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-Protein , 1 types, 2 molecules AB
| #1: Protein | Mass: 145904.031 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: NPC1L1 / Production host: Homo sapiens (human) / References: UniProt: Q9UHC9 |
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-Sugars , 2 types, 14 molecules 
| #2: Polysaccharide | 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source #3: Sugar | ChemComp-NAG / |
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-Non-polymers , 3 types, 8 molecules 




| #4: Chemical | ChemComp-CLR / #5: Chemical | #6: Chemical | |
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| Has ligand of interest | Y |
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| Has protein modification | Y |
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-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: NPC1L1 apo state / Type: CELL / Entity ID: #1 / Source: RECOMBINANT |
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| Source (natural) | Organism: Homo sapiens (human) |
| Source (recombinant) | Organism: Homo sapiens (human) |
| 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: FEI TITAN KRIOS |
| Electron gun | Electron source: FIELD EMISSION GUN / Accelerating voltage: 300 kV / Illumination mode: FLOOD BEAM |
| Electron lens | Mode: DARK FIELD |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 60 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 (6k x 4k) |
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Processing
| CTF correction | Type: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION |
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| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 3.34 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 135911 / Symmetry type: POINT |
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