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Database: PDB / ID: 9dmt
TitleHuman muscle nAChR with fab7-bound
Components
  • (Acetylcholine receptor subunit ...) x 4
  • Fab7 heavy chain
  • Fab7 light chain
KeywordsMEMBRANE PROTEIN / human muscle / nicotinic acetylcholine receptor
Function / homology
Function and homology information


postsynaptic membrane organization / skeletal muscle tissue growth / musculoskeletal movement / Highly sodium permeable postsynaptic acetylcholine nicotinic receptors / Highly calcium permeable nicotinic acetylcholine receptors / Highly calcium permeable postsynaptic nicotinic acetylcholine receptors / acetylcholine receptor activity / acetylcholine-gated channel complex / behavioral response to nicotine / neuromuscular synaptic transmission ...postsynaptic membrane organization / skeletal muscle tissue growth / musculoskeletal movement / Highly sodium permeable postsynaptic acetylcholine nicotinic receptors / Highly calcium permeable nicotinic acetylcholine receptors / Highly calcium permeable postsynaptic nicotinic acetylcholine receptors / acetylcholine receptor activity / acetylcholine-gated channel complex / behavioral response to nicotine / neuromuscular synaptic transmission / acetylcholine-gated monoatomic cation-selective channel activity / muscle cell development / acetylcholine binding / synaptic transmission, cholinergic / monoatomic cation transmembrane transporter activity / nervous system process / acetylcholine receptor signaling pathway / postsynaptic specialization membrane / ligand-gated monoatomic ion channel activity / neuromuscular process / muscle cell cellular homeostasis / neuromuscular junction development / monoatomic cation transport / membrane depolarization / skeletal muscle contraction / neuronal action potential / muscle contraction / regulation of membrane potential / response to nicotine / transmitter-gated monoatomic ion channel activity involved in regulation of postsynaptic membrane potential / neuromuscular junction / neuron cellular homeostasis / transmembrane signaling receptor activity / channel activity / monoatomic ion transmembrane transport / chemical synaptic transmission / postsynaptic membrane / neuron projection / synapse / cell surface / signal transduction / plasma membrane
Similarity search - Function
Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor / Neurotransmitter-gated ion-channel, conserved site / Neurotransmitter-gated ion-channels signature. / Neurotransmitter-gated ion-channel transmembrane domain / Neurotransmitter-gated ion-channel transmembrane region / Neurotransmitter-gated ion-channel transmembrane domain superfamily / Neuronal acetylcholine receptor / Neurotransmitter-gated ion-channel / Neurotransmitter-gated ion-channel ligand-binding domain / Neurotransmitter-gated ion-channel ligand-binding domain superfamily / Neurotransmitter-gated ion-channel ligand binding domain
Similarity search - Domain/homology
CHOLESTEROL / Chem-POV / Acetylcholine receptor subunit alpha / Acetylcholine receptor subunit beta / Acetylcholine receptor subunit epsilon / Acetylcholine receptor subunit delta
Similarity search - Component
Biological speciesHomo sapiens (human)
MethodELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 2.18 Å
AuthorsLi, H. / Hibbs, R.E.
Funding support United States, 1items
OrganizationGrant numberCountry
National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NIH/NINDS) United States
CitationJournal: Cell / Year: 2025
Title: Autoimmune mechanisms elucidated through muscle acetylcholine receptor structures.
Authors: Huanhuan Li / Minh C Pham / Jinfeng Teng / Kevin C O'Connor / Colleen M Noviello / Ryan E Hibbs /
Abstract: Skeletal muscle contraction is triggered by acetylcholine (ACh) binding to its ionotropic receptors (AChRs) at neuromuscular junctions. In myasthenia gravis (MG), autoantibodies target AChRs, ...Skeletal muscle contraction is triggered by acetylcholine (ACh) binding to its ionotropic receptors (AChRs) at neuromuscular junctions. In myasthenia gravis (MG), autoantibodies target AChRs, disrupting neurotransmission and causing muscle weakness. While treatments exist, variable patient responses suggest pathogenic heterogeneity. Progress in understanding the molecular basis of MG has been limited by the absence of structures of intact human muscle AChRs. Here, we present high-resolution cryoelectron microscopy (cryo-EM) structures of the human adult AChR in different functional states. Using six MG patient-derived monoclonal antibodies, we mapped distinct epitopes involved in diverse pathogenic mechanisms, including receptor blockade, internalization, and complement activation. Electrophysiological and binding assays revealed how these autoantibodies directly inhibit AChR channel activation. These findings provide critical insights into MG immunopathogenesis, uncovering unrecognized antibody epitope diversity and modes of receptor inhibition, and provide a framework for developing personalized therapies targeting antibody-mediated autoimmune disorders.
History
DepositionSep 14, 2024Deposition site: RCSB / Processing site: RCSB
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Assembly

Deposited unit
A: Acetylcholine receptor subunit alpha
C: Acetylcholine receptor subunit alpha
E: Acetylcholine receptor subunit beta
D: Acetylcholine receptor subunit delta
B: Acetylcholine receptor subunit epsilon
F: Fab7 heavy chain
G: Fab7 light chain
hetero molecules


Theoretical massNumber of molelcules
Total (without water)342,28424
Polymers331,7657
Non-polymers10,51917
Water00
1


  • Idetical with deposited unit
  • defined by author
  • Evidence: electron microscopy, not applicable
TypeNameSymmetry operationNumber
identity operation1_5551

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Components

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Acetylcholine receptor subunit ... , 4 types, 5 molecules ACEDB

#1: Protein Acetylcholine receptor subunit alpha


Mass: 51889.266 Da / Num. of mol.: 2
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: CHRNA1, ACHRA, CHNRA / Production host: Homo sapiens (human) / References: UniProt: P02708
#2: Protein Acetylcholine receptor subunit beta


Mass: 57000.410 Da / Num. of mol.: 1
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: CHRNB1, ACHRB, CHRNB / Production host: Homo sapiens (human) / References: UniProt: P11230
#3: Protein Acetylcholine receptor subunit delta


Mass: 58955.805 Da / Num. of mol.: 1
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: CHRND, ACHRD / Production host: Homo sapiens (human) / References: UniProt: Q07001
#4: Protein Acetylcholine receptor subunit epsilon


Mass: 54743.754 Da / Num. of mol.: 1
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: CHRNE, ACHRE / Production host: Homo sapiens (human) / References: UniProt: Q04844

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Antibody , 2 types, 2 molecules FG

#5: Antibody Fab7 heavy chain


Mass: 31896.504 Da / Num. of mol.: 1
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Production host: Cricetulus griseus (Chinese hamster)
#6: Antibody Fab7 light chain


Mass: 25390.312 Da / Num. of mol.: 1
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Production host: Cricetulus griseus (Chinese hamster)

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Sugars , 3 types, 7 molecules

#7: Polysaccharide
alpha-D-mannopyranose-(1-3)-[alpha-D-mannopyranose-(1-6)]beta-D-mannopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2- ...alpha-D-mannopyranose-(1-3)-[alpha-D-mannopyranose-(1-6)]beta-D-mannopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose


Type: oligosaccharide / Mass: 910.823 Da / Num. of mol.: 4
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
DescriptorTypeProgram
DManpa1-3[DManpa1-6]DManpb1-4DGlcpNAcb1-4DGlcpNAcb1-Glycam Condensed SequenceGMML 1.0
WURCS=2.0/3,5,4/[a2122h-1b_1-5_2*NCC/3=O][a1122h-1b_1-5][a1122h-1a_1-5]/1-1-2-3-3/a4-b1_b4-c1_c3-d1_c6-e1WURCSPDB2Glycan 1.1.0
[]{[(4+1)][b-D-GlcpNAc]{[(4+1)][b-D-GlcpNAc]{[(4+1)][b-D-Manp]{[(3+1)][a-D-Manp]{}[(6+1)][a-D-Manp]{}}}}}LINUCSPDB-CARE
#8: Polysaccharide alpha-D-mannopyranose-(1-3)-alpha-D-mannopyranose-(1-6)-[alpha-D-mannopyranose-(1-3)]beta-D- ...alpha-D-mannopyranose-(1-3)-alpha-D-mannopyranose-(1-6)-[alpha-D-mannopyranose-(1-3)]beta-D-mannopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose


Type: oligosaccharide / Mass: 1072.964 Da / Num. of mol.: 1
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
DescriptorTypeProgram
DManpa1-3DManpa1-6[DManpa1-3]DManpb1-4DGlcpNAcb1-4DGlcpNAcb1-Glycam Condensed SequenceGMML 1.0
WURCS=2.0/3,6,5/[a2122h-1b_1-5_2*NCC/3=O][a1122h-1b_1-5][a1122h-1a_1-5]/1-1-2-3-3-3/a4-b1_b4-c1_c3-d1_c6-e1_e3-f1WURCSPDB2Glycan 1.1.0
[]{[(4+1)][b-D-GlcpNAc]{[(4+1)][b-D-GlcpNAc]{[(4+1)][b-D-Manp]{[(3+1)][a-D-Manp]{}[(6+1)][a-D-Manp]{[(3+1)][a-D-Manp]{}}}}}}LINUCSPDB-CARE
#11: Sugar ChemComp-NAG / 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose / N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosamine / 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucose / 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-D-glucose / 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-glucose / N-ACETYL-D-GLUCOSAMINE


Type: D-saccharide, beta linking / Mass: 221.208 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Formula: C8H15NO6
IdentifierTypeProgram
DGlcpNAcbCONDENSED IUPAC CARBOHYDRATE SYMBOLGMML 1.0
N-acetyl-b-D-glucopyranosamineCOMMON NAMEGMML 1.0
b-D-GlcpNAcIUPAC CARBOHYDRATE SYMBOLPDB-CARE 1.0
GlcNAcSNFG CARBOHYDRATE SYMBOLGMML 1.0

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Non-polymers , 2 types, 10 molecules

#9: Chemical
ChemComp-POV / (2S)-3-(hexadecanoyloxy)-2-[(9Z)-octadec-9-enoyloxy]propyl 2-(trimethylammonio)ethyl phosphate / POPC


Mass: 760.076 Da / Num. of mol.: 4 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Formula: C42H82NO8P / Comment: phospholipid*YM
#10: Chemical
ChemComp-CLR / CHOLESTEROL


Mass: 386.654 Da / Num. of mol.: 6 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Formula: C27H46O

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Details

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: Human muscle nicotinic acetylcholine receptor with MG fabs
Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1-#6 / Source: MULTIPLE SOURCES
Source (natural)Organism: Homo sapiens (human)
Source (recombinant)Organism: Homo sapiens (human)
Buffer solutionpH: 7.4
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: FEI TITAN KRIOS
Electron gunElectron source: FIELD EMISSION GUN / Accelerating voltage: 300 kV / Illumination mode: OTHER
Electron lensMode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 2000 nm / Nominal defocus min: 1400 nm
Image recordingElectron dose: 50 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: FEI FALCON III (4k x 4k)

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Processing

EM softwareName: PHENIX / Category: model refinement
CTF correctionType: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION
3D reconstructionResolution: 2.18 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 307930 / Symmetry type: POINT
Refine LS restraints
Refine-IDTypeDev idealNumber
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_bond_d0.00520620
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_angle_d0.83628121
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_dihedral_angle_d5.5262887
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_chiral_restr0.053333
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_plane_restr0.0073485

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