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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 8y6y | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | GLPG0974-bound human FFA2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Components | Free fatty acid receptor 2,Soluble cytochrome b562 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Keywords | MEMBRANE PROTEIN / GPCR | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationpositive regulation of acute inflammatory response to non-antigenic stimulus / regulation of peptide hormone secretion / regulation of acute inflammatory response / mucosal immune response / leukocyte chemotaxis involved in inflammatory response / Free fatty acid receptors / positive regulation of cytokine production involved in immune response / cell surface pattern recognition receptor signaling pathway / lipid storage / cellular response to fatty acid ...positive regulation of acute inflammatory response to non-antigenic stimulus / regulation of peptide hormone secretion / regulation of acute inflammatory response / mucosal immune response / leukocyte chemotaxis involved in inflammatory response / Free fatty acid receptors / positive regulation of cytokine production involved in immune response / cell surface pattern recognition receptor signaling pathway / lipid storage / cellular response to fatty acid / fat cell differentiation / ligand-gated ion channel signaling pathway / positive regulation of chemokine production / positive regulation of interleukin-8 production / cell projection / negative regulation of insulin secretion / electron transport chain / G protein-coupled receptor activity / positive regulation of insulin secretion / glucose homeostasis / phospholipase C-activating G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway / G alpha (q) signalling events / periplasmic space / electron transfer activity / G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway / iron ion binding / heme binding / lipid binding / plasma membrane Similarity search - Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Biological species | Homo sapiens (human) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.36 Å | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Authors | Kugawa, M. / Kawakami, K. / Kise, R. / Kobayashi, K. / Kojima, A. / Inoue, W. / Fukuda, M. / Inoue, A. / Kato, H.E. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding support | Japan, 2items
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Citation | Journal: Nat Commun / Year: 2025Title: Structural insights into lipid chain-length selectivity and allosteric regulation of FFA2. Authors: Mai Kugawa / Kouki Kawakami / Ryoji Kise / Carl-Mikael Suomivuori / Masaki Tsujimura / Kazuhiro Kobayashi / Asato Kojima / Wakana J Inoue / Masahiro Fukuda / Toshiki E Matsui / Ayami ...Authors: Mai Kugawa / Kouki Kawakami / Ryoji Kise / Carl-Mikael Suomivuori / Masaki Tsujimura / Kazuhiro Kobayashi / Asato Kojima / Wakana J Inoue / Masahiro Fukuda / Toshiki E Matsui / Ayami Fukunaga / Junki Koyanagi / Suhyang Kim / Hisako Ikeda / Keitaro Yamashita / Keisuke Saito / Hiroshi Ishikita / Ron O Dror / Asuka Inoue / Hideaki E Kato / ![]() Abstract: The free fatty acid receptor 2 (FFA2) is a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) that selectively recognizes short-chain fatty acids to regulate metabolic and immune functions. As a promising therapeutic ...The free fatty acid receptor 2 (FFA2) is a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) that selectively recognizes short-chain fatty acids to regulate metabolic and immune functions. As a promising therapeutic target, FFA2 has been the focus of intensive development of synthetic ligands. However, the mechanisms by which endogenous and synthetic ligands modulate FFA2 activity remain unclear. Here, we present the structures of the human FFA2-Gi complex activated by the synthetic orthosteric agonist TUG-1375 and the positive allosteric modulator/allosteric agonist 4-CMTB, along with the structure of the inactive FFA2 bound to the antagonist GLPG0974. Structural comparisons with FFA1 and mutational studies reveal how FFA2 selects specific fatty acid chain lengths. Moreover, our structures reveal that GLPG0974 functions as an allosteric antagonist by binding adjacent to the orthosteric pocket to block agonist binding, whereas 4-CMTB binds the outer surface of transmembrane helices 6 and 7 to directly activate the receptor. Supported by computational and functional studies, these insights illuminate diverse mechanisms of ligand action, paving the way for precise GPCR-targeted drug design. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PDBx/mmCIF format | 8y6y.cif.gz | 68.1 KB | Display | PDBx/mmCIF format |
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| PDB format | pdb8y6y.ent.gz | Display | PDB format | |
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| Arichive directory | https://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/y6/8y6y ftp://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/y6/8y6y | HTTPS FTP |
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-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 39004MC ![]() 8y6wC 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: 48943.805 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: FFAR2, FFA2, GPCR43, GPR43, cybC / Production host: Homo sapiens (human) / References: UniProt: O15552, UniProt: P0ABE7 |
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| #2: Chemical | ChemComp-A1LYD / Mass: 484.995 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Formula: C25H25ClN2O4S / Feature type: SUBJECT OF INVESTIGATION |
| Has ligand of interest | Y |
| 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: GLPG0974-bound human FFA2 / 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: 7.5 |
| Specimen | Embedding applied: NO / Shadowing applied: NO / Staining applied: NO / Vitrification applied: YES |
| Specimen support | Grid material: GOLD / Grid mesh size: 300 divisions/in. / Grid type: Quantifoil R1.2/1.3 |
| Vitrification | Instrument: FEI VITROBOT MARK IV / Cryogen name: ETHANE / Humidity: 100 % / Chamber temperature: 277 K |
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Electron microscopy imaging
| Experimental equipment | ![]() Model: Titan Krios / Image courtesy: FEI Company |
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| Microscopy | Model: TFS KRIOS |
| Electron gun | Electron source: FIELD EMISSION GUN / Accelerating voltage: 300 kV / Illumination mode: OTHER |
| Electron lens | Mode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 1600 nm / Nominal defocus min: 800 nm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 45.589 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 BIOQUANTUM (6k x 4k) |
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Processing
| CTF correction | Type: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION |
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| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 3.36 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 76538 / Symmetry type: POINT |
| Refinement | Highest resolution: 3.36 Å |
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