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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 9boi | ||||||||||||
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| Title | Cryo-EM structure of human Spns1 in complex with LPC (18:1) | ||||||||||||
Components | mVenus,Maltose/maltodextrin-binding periplasmic protein,Protein spinster homolog 1,Designed ankyrin repeat protein (DARPin) | ||||||||||||
Keywords | MEMBRANE PROTEIN / lysosome / major facilitator superfamily / lysophospholipid transporter / lysophosphatidylcholine | ||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationlysophospholipid transport / regulation of lysosomal lumen pH / phospholipid efflux / detection of maltose stimulus / maltose transport complex / carbohydrate transport / carbohydrate transmembrane transporter activity / transmembrane transporter activity / maltose binding / maltose transport ...lysophospholipid transport / regulation of lysosomal lumen pH / phospholipid efflux / detection of maltose stimulus / maltose transport complex / carbohydrate transport / carbohydrate transmembrane transporter activity / transmembrane transporter activity / maltose binding / maltose transport / maltodextrin transmembrane transport / ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter complex, substrate-binding subunit-containing / ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter complex / bioluminescence / cell chemotaxis / generation of precursor metabolites and energy / outer membrane-bounded periplasmic space / periplasmic space / mitochondrial inner membrane / lysosomal membrane / DNA damage response / membrane Similarity search - Function | ||||||||||||
| Biological species | ![]() ![]() Homo sapiens (human) | ||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.22 Å | ||||||||||||
Authors | Chen, H. / Li, X. | ||||||||||||
| Funding support | United States, 3items
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Citation | Journal: Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A / Year: 2025Title: Molecular basis of Spns1-mediated lysophospholipid transport from the lysosome. Authors: Hongwen Chen / Hoa T T Ha / Nadia Elghobashi-Meinhardt / Nhung A Le / Philip Schmiege / Long N Nguyen / Xiaochun Li / ![]() Abstract: Spns1 mediates the rate-limiting efflux of lysophospholipids from the lysosome to the cytosol. Deficiency of Spns1 is associated with embryonic senescence, as well as liver and skeletal muscle ...Spns1 mediates the rate-limiting efflux of lysophospholipids from the lysosome to the cytosol. Deficiency of Spns1 is associated with embryonic senescence, as well as liver and skeletal muscle atrophy in animal models. However, the mechanisms by which Spns1 transports lysophospholipid and proton sensing remain unclear. Here, we present a cryogenic electron microscopy structure of human Spns1 in lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC)-bound lumen-facing conformation. Notably, LPC snugly binds within the luminal-open cavity, where the molecular dynamics simulations reveal that LPC presents a propensity to enter between transmembrane-helices (TM) 5 and 8. Structural comparisons and cell-based transport assays uncover several pivotal residues at TM 5/8 that orchestrate the transport cycle, which are unique to Spns1. Furthermore, we identify a five-residue network that is crucial for proton-sensing by Spns1. Transference of these network residues to Spns2, a sphingosine-1-phosphate uniporter, causes the chimeric Spns2 to be low pH dependent. Our results reveal molecular insights into lysosomal LPC transport and the proton-sensing mechanism by Spns1. | ||||||||||||
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| PDBx/mmCIF format | 9boi.cif.gz | 105.9 KB | Display | PDBx/mmCIF format |
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| PDB format | pdb9boi.ent.gz | 66.9 KB | Display | PDB format |
| PDBx/mmJSON format | 9boi.json.gz | Tree view | PDBx/mmJSON format | |
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| Summary document | 9boi_validation.pdf.gz | 1.2 MB | Display | wwPDB validaton report |
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| Full document | 9boi_full_validation.pdf.gz | 1.2 MB | Display | |
| Data in XML | 9boi_validation.xml.gz | 31.8 KB | Display | |
| Data in CIF | 9boi_validation.cif.gz | 44.4 KB | Display | |
| Arichive directory | https://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/bo/9boi ftp://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/bo/9boi | HTTPS FTP |
-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 44742MC 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: 139299.703 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) ![]() ![]() Homo sapiens (human)Gene: GFP, malE, SPNS1, SPIN1, PP20300 / Production host: Homo sapiens (human)References: UniProt: P42212, UniProt: P0AEX9, UniProt: Q9H2V7 |
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| #2: Chemical | ChemComp-42H / ( |
| Has ligand of interest | Y |
| Has protein modification | N |
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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: human Spns1 purified in the presence of extra LPC addition Type: ORGANELLE OR CELLULAR COMPONENT / 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) / Cell: HEK293S GnTI- |
| Buffer solution | pH: 5.5 |
| Specimen | Conc.: 15 mg/ml / Embedding applied: NO / Shadowing applied: NO / Staining applied: NO / Vitrification applied: YES |
| Specimen support | Grid type: Quantifoil R1.2/1.3 |
| Vitrification | Instrument: FEI VITROBOT MARK IV / Cryogen name: ETHANE / Humidity: 100 % / Chamber temperature: 293 K |
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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: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 1800 nm / Nominal defocus min: 800 nm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 60 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: FEI FALCON IV (4k x 4k) |
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| CTF correction | Type: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 3.22 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 614781 / Symmetry type: POINT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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