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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 8wr3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Cryo-EM structure of lysosomal protein LYCHOS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Components | Lysosomal cholesterol signaling protein | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Keywords | TRANSPORT PROTEIN / lysosome / tranporter / amino acids | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationcellular response to cholesterol / cholesterol binding / negative regulation of BMP signaling pathway / positive regulation of TORC1 signaling / cellular response to amino acid starvation / transmembrane transport / cognition / intracellular signal transduction / lysosomal membrane / extracellular exosome Similarity search - Function | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Biological species | Homo sapiens (human) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.1 Å | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Authors | Wang, Z.H. / Qian, H.W. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding support | China, 1items
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Citation | Journal: Nat Commun / Year: 2025Title: Structural basis for cholesterol sensing of LYCHOS and its interaction with indoxyl sulfate. Authors: Zhenhua Wang / Jingjing He / Yufan Yang / Yonglin He / Hongwu Qian / ![]() Abstract: The lysosome serves as an essential nutrient-sensing hub within the cell, where the mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) is activated. Lysosomal cholesterol signaling (LYCHOS), a ...The lysosome serves as an essential nutrient-sensing hub within the cell, where the mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) is activated. Lysosomal cholesterol signaling (LYCHOS), a lysosome membrane protein, has been identified as a cholesterol sensor that couples cholesterol concentration to mTORC1 activation. However, the molecular basis is unknown. Here, we determine the cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) structure of human LYCHOS at a resolution of 3.1 Å, revealing a cholesterol-like density at the interface between the permease and G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) domains. Advanced 3D classification reveals two distinct states of LYCHOS. Comparative structural analysis between these two states demonstrated a cholesterol-related movement of GPCR domain relative to permease domain, providing structural insights into how LYCHOS senses lysosomal cholesterol levels. Additionally, we identify indoxyl sulfate (IS) as a binding ligand to the permease domain, confirmed by the LYCHOS-IS complex structure. Overall, our study provides a foundation and indicates additional directions for further investigation of the essential role of LYCHOS in the mTORC1 signaling pathway. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Structure viewer | Molecule: Molmil Jmol/JSmol |
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| PDBx/mmCIF format | 8wr3.cif.gz | 236.7 KB | Display | PDBx/mmCIF format |
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| PDB format | pdb8wr3.ent.gz | 186.3 KB | Display | PDB format |
| PDBx/mmJSON format | 8wr3.json.gz | Tree view | PDBx/mmJSON format | |
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| Summary document | 8wr3_validation.pdf.gz | 1.4 MB | Display | wwPDB validaton report |
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| Full document | 8wr3_full_validation.pdf.gz | 1.4 MB | Display | |
| Data in XML | 8wr3_validation.xml.gz | 42.3 KB | Display | |
| Data in CIF | 8wr3_validation.cif.gz | 62.7 KB | Display | |
| Arichive directory | https://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/wr/8wr3 ftp://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/wr/8wr3 | HTTPS FTP |
-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 37761MC ![]() 9j3xC ![]() 9j3zC ![]() 9j40C M: map data used to model this data C: citing same article ( |
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| Similar structure data | Similarity search - Function & homology F&H Search |
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| #1: Protein | Mass: 79323.773 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 / Mutation: Q653L Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: GPR155 / Cell line (production host): HEK293F / Production host: Homo sapiens (human) / References: UniProt: Q7Z3F1#2: Chemical | #3: Chemical | ChemComp-POV / ( #4: Sugar | 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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| Component | Name: Cryo-EM structure of lysosomal protein LYCHOS / 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) |
| Buffer solution | pH: 8 |
| Specimen | Conc.: 15 mg/ml / 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: Tecnai Polara / Image courtesy: FEI Company |
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| Microscopy | Model: FEI POLARA 300 |
| Electron gun | Electron source: FIELD EMISSION GUN / Accelerating voltage: 300 kV / Illumination mode: FLOOD BEAM |
| Electron lens | Mode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 2000 nm / Nominal defocus min: 1500 nm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 50 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 BIOQUANTUM (6k x 4k) |
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Processing
| EM software | Name: PHENIX / Category: model refinement |
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| CTF correction | Type: NONE |
| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 3.1 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 335559 / Symmetry type: POINT |
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