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Database: PDB / ID: 8z9p
TitleCryo-EM structure of human GPR4-Gi complex
Components
  • (Guanine nucleotide-binding protein ...) x 3
  • G-protein coupled receptor 4
  • single Fab chain (svFv16)
KeywordsMEMBRANE PROTEIN / GPCR / class A / GPR4-Gi / cryo-EM / protein sensing / active state
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glomerular mesangial cell development / regulation of vascular permeability / response to acidic pH / Class A/1 (Rhodopsin-like receptors) / G-protein activation / Activation of the phototransduction cascade / Glucagon-type ligand receptors / Thromboxane signalling through TP receptor / Sensory perception of sweet, bitter, and umami (glutamate) taste / G beta:gamma signalling through PI3Kgamma ...glomerular mesangial cell development / regulation of vascular permeability / response to acidic pH / Class A/1 (Rhodopsin-like receptors) / G-protein activation / Activation of the phototransduction cascade / Glucagon-type ligand receptors / Thromboxane signalling through TP receptor / Sensory perception of sweet, bitter, and umami (glutamate) taste / G beta:gamma signalling through PI3Kgamma / G beta:gamma signalling through CDC42 / Cooperation of PDCL (PhLP1) and TRiC/CCT in G-protein beta folding / Activation of G protein gated Potassium channels / Inhibition of voltage gated Ca2+ channels via Gbeta/gamma subunits / Ca2+ pathway / G alpha (z) signalling events / High laminar flow shear stress activates signaling by PIEZO1 and PECAM1:CDH5:KDR in endothelial cells / Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP1) regulates insulin secretion / Vasopressin regulates renal water homeostasis via Aquaporins / angiogenesis involved in wound healing / Adrenaline,noradrenaline inhibits insulin secretion / ADP signalling through P2Y purinoceptor 12 / G alpha (q) signalling events / G alpha (i) signalling events / Thrombin signalling through proteinase activated receptors (PARs) / Activation of G protein gated Potassium channels / G-protein activation / G beta:gamma signalling through PI3Kgamma / Prostacyclin signalling through prostacyclin receptor / G beta:gamma signalling through PLC beta / ADP signalling through P2Y purinoceptor 1 / Thromboxane signalling through TP receptor / Presynaptic function of Kainate receptors / G beta:gamma signalling through CDC42 / Inhibition of voltage gated Ca2+ channels via Gbeta/gamma subunits / G alpha (12/13) signalling events / Glucagon-type ligand receptors / G beta:gamma signalling through BTK / ADP signalling through P2Y purinoceptor 12 / Adrenaline,noradrenaline inhibits insulin secretion / Cooperation of PDCL (PhLP1) and TRiC/CCT in G-protein beta folding / Ca2+ pathway / Thrombin signalling through proteinase activated receptors (PARs) / G alpha (z) signalling events / Extra-nuclear estrogen signaling / G alpha (s) signalling events / photoreceptor outer segment membrane / G alpha (q) signalling events / spectrin binding / G alpha (i) signalling events / Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP1) regulates insulin secretion / High laminar flow shear stress activates signaling by PIEZO1 and PECAM1:CDH5:KDR in endothelial cells / Vasopressin regulates renal water homeostasis via Aquaporins / positive regulation of Rho protein signal transduction / alkylglycerophosphoethanolamine phosphodiesterase activity / photoreceptor outer segment / regulation of cell adhesion / adenylate cyclase inhibitor activity / positive regulation of protein localization to cell cortex / T cell migration / Adenylate cyclase inhibitory pathway / D2 dopamine receptor binding / response to prostaglandin E / cardiac muscle cell apoptotic process / photoreceptor inner segment / adenylate cyclase regulator activity / G protein-coupled serotonin receptor binding / adenylate cyclase-inhibiting serotonin receptor signaling pathway / cellular response to forskolin / negative regulation of angiogenesis / regulation of mitotic spindle organization / Regulation of insulin secretion / positive regulation of cholesterol biosynthetic process / negative regulation of insulin secretion / G protein-coupled receptor binding / response to peptide hormone / G protein-coupled receptor activity / adenylate cyclase-inhibiting G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway / adenylate cyclase-modulating G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway / centriolar satellite / G-protein beta/gamma-subunit complex binding / adenylate cyclase-activating G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway / positive regulation of inflammatory response / ADP signalling through P2Y purinoceptor 12 / Adrenaline,noradrenaline inhibits insulin secretion / GDP binding / G alpha (z) signalling events / cellular response to catecholamine stimulus / ADORA2B mediated anti-inflammatory cytokines production / adenylate cyclase-activating dopamine receptor signaling pathway / GPER1 signaling / G-protein beta-subunit binding / cellular response to prostaglandin E stimulus / heterotrimeric G-protein complex / sensory perception of taste / signaling receptor complex adaptor activity / positive regulation of cytosolic calcium ion concentration / G protein activity / retina development in camera-type eye / cell body
Similarity search - Function
G protein-coupled receptor 4 orphan / G-protein alpha subunit, group I / Guanine nucleotide binding protein (G-protein), alpha subunit / G protein alpha subunit, helical insertion / G-protein alpha subunit / G-alpha domain profile. / G protein alpha subunit / G-protein, gamma subunit / G-protein gamma subunit domain profile. / G-protein gamma-like domain ...G protein-coupled receptor 4 orphan / G-protein alpha subunit, group I / Guanine nucleotide binding protein (G-protein), alpha subunit / G protein alpha subunit, helical insertion / G-protein alpha subunit / G-alpha domain profile. / G protein alpha subunit / 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 / P-loop containing nucleoside triphosphate hydrolase
Similarity search - Domain/homology
CHOLESTEROL / G-prodeshotein coupled receptor 4 / Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(I)/G(S)/G(T) subunit beta-1 / Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(i) subunit alpha-1 / Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(I)/G(S)/G(O) subunit gamma-2
Similarity search - Component
Biological speciesRattus norvegicus (Norway rat)
Bos taurus (domestic cattle)
Homo sapiens (human)
synthetic construct (others)
MethodELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 2.5 Å
AuthorsChen, L.N. / Zhou, H. / Xi, K. / Cheng, S.Z. / Liu, Y.F. / Fu, Y.F. / Ma, X.Y. / Xu, P. / Ji, S.Y. / Wang, W.W. ...Chen, L.N. / Zhou, H. / Xi, K. / Cheng, S.Z. / Liu, Y.F. / Fu, Y.F. / Ma, X.Y. / Xu, P. / Ji, S.Y. / Wang, W.W. / Shen, D.D. / Zhang, H.B. / Shen, Q.Y. / Chai, R. / Zhang, M. / Yang, L. / Han, F. / Mao, C.Y. / Cai, X.J. / Zhang, Y.
Funding support1items
OrganizationGrant numberCountry
Not funded
CitationJournal: Mol Cell / Year: 2025
Title: Proton perception and activation of a proton-sensing GPCR.
Authors: Li-Nan Chen / Hui Zhou / Kun Xi / Shizhuo Cheng / Yongfeng Liu / Yifan Fu / Xiangyu Ma / Ping Xu / Su-Yu Ji / Wei-Wei Wang / Dan-Dan Shen / Huibing Zhang / Qingya Shen / Renjie Chai / Min ...Authors: Li-Nan Chen / Hui Zhou / Kun Xi / Shizhuo Cheng / Yongfeng Liu / Yifan Fu / Xiangyu Ma / Ping Xu / Su-Yu Ji / Wei-Wei Wang / Dan-Dan Shen / Huibing Zhang / Qingya Shen / Renjie Chai / Min Zhang / Lin Yang / Feng Han / Chunyou Mao / Xiujun Cai / Yan Zhang /
Abstract: Maintaining pH at cellular, tissular, and systemic levels is essential for human health. Proton-sensing GPCRs regulate physiological and pathological processes by sensing the extracellular acidity. ...Maintaining pH at cellular, tissular, and systemic levels is essential for human health. Proton-sensing GPCRs regulate physiological and pathological processes by sensing the extracellular acidity. However, the molecular mechanism of proton sensing and activation of these receptors remains elusive. Here, we present cryoelectron microscopy (cryo-EM) structures of human GPR4, a prototypical proton-sensing GPCR, in its inactive and active states. Our studies reveal that three extracellular histidine residues are crucial for proton sensing of human GPR4. The binding of protons induces substantial conformational changes in GPR4's ECLs, particularly in ECL2, which transforms from a helix-loop to a β-turn-β configuration. This transformation leads to the rearrangements of H-bond network and hydrophobic packing, relayed by non-canonical motifs to accommodate G proteins. Furthermore, the antagonist NE52-QQ57 hinders human GPR4 activation by preventing hydrophobic stacking rearrangement. Our findings provide a molecular framework for understanding the activation mechanism of a human proton-sensing GPCR, aiding future drug discovery.
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Deposited unit
B: Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(I)/G(S)/G(T) subunit beta-1
G: Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(I)/G(S)/G(O) subunit gamma-2
R: G-protein coupled receptor 4
C: Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(i) subunit alpha-1
S: single Fab chain (svFv16)
hetero molecules


Theoretical massNumber of molelcules
Total (without water)148,1017
Polymers147,3285
Non-polymers7732
Water00
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  • Evidence: electron microscopy, not applicable
TypeNameSymmetry operationNumber
identity operation1_5551

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Guanine nucleotide-binding protein ... , 3 types, 3 molecules BGC

#1: Protein Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(I)/G(S)/G(T) subunit beta-1 / Transducin beta chain 1


Mass: 37915.496 Da / Num. of mol.: 1
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
Source: (gene. exp.) Rattus norvegicus (Norway rat) / Gene: Gnb1 / Production host: Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm) / References: UniProt: P54311
#2: Protein Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(I)/G(S)/G(O) subunit gamma-2 / G gamma-I


Mass: 7729.947 Da / Num. of mol.: 1
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
Source: (gene. exp.) Bos taurus (domestic cattle) / Gene: GNG2 / Production host: Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm) / References: UniProt: P63212
#4: Protein Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(i) subunit alpha-1 / Adenylate cyclase-inhibiting G alpha protein


Mass: 40414.047 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Mutation: S47N,G203A,E245A,A326S
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: GNAI1 / Production host: Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm) / References: UniProt: P63096

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Protein / Antibody / Non-polymers , 3 types, 4 molecules RS

#3: Protein G-protein coupled receptor 4 / G-protein coupled receptor 6C.l / GPR6C.l


Mass: 34657.527 Da / Num. of mol.: 1
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: GPR4 / Production host: Homo sapiens (human) / References: UniProt: P46093
#5: Antibody single Fab chain (svFv16)


Mass: 26610.615 Da / Num. of mol.: 1
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
Source: (gene. exp.) synthetic construct (others) / Cell (production host): Hi5 / Production host: Trichoplusia ni (cabbage looper)
#6: Chemical ChemComp-CLR / CHOLESTEROL


Mass: 386.654 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Formula: C27H46O

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Has ligand of interestN
Has protein modificationY

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Experimental details

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Experiment

ExperimentMethod: ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
EM experimentAggregation state: PARTICLE / 3D reconstruction method: single particle reconstruction

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Sample preparation

ComponentName: Cryo-EM structure of human GPR4-Gi complex / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1-#5 / Source: RECOMBINANT
Source (natural)
IDEntity assembly-IDOrganismNcbi tax-ID
21Homo sapiens (human)9606
31Rattus norvegicus (Norway rat)10116
41Bos taurus (domestic cattle)9913
Source (recombinant)
IDEntity assembly-IDOrganismNcbi tax-ID
21Homo sapiens (human)9606
31Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm)7108
41Trichoplusia ni (cabbage looper)7111
Buffer solutionpH: 6
SpecimenEmbedding applied: NO / Shadowing applied: NO / Staining applied: NO / Vitrification applied: YES
VitrificationCryogen name: ETHANE

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Electron microscopy imaging

Experimental equipment
Model: Titan Krios / Image courtesy: FEI Company
MicroscopyModel: TFS KRIOS
Electron gunElectron source: FIELD EMISSION GUN / Accelerating voltage: 300 kV / Illumination mode: FLOOD BEAM
Electron lensMode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 1500 nm / Nominal defocus min: 700 nm / Cs: 2.7 mm
Specimen holderCryogen: NITROGEN / Specimen holder model: FEI TITAN KRIOS AUTOGRID HOLDER
Image recordingElectron dose: 52 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: FEI FALCON IV (4k x 4k)

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EM software
IDNameCategory
1RELIONparticle selection
13cryoSPARC3D reconstruction
CTF correctionType: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION
3D reconstructionResolution: 2.5 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 380507 / Symmetry type: POINT
RefinementHighest resolution: 2.5 Å
Stereochemistry target values: REAL-SPACE (WEIGHTED MAP SUM AT ATOM CENTERS)
Refine LS restraints
Refine-IDTypeDev idealNumber
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_bond_d0.0329362
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_angle_d1.82412698
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_dihedral_angle_d9.8443352
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_chiral_restr0.1371420
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_plane_restr0.0131611

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