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Database: PDB / ID: 9hnq
Titlea5b3 GABAA Receptor bound to GABA and Mb25 in desensitized state in detergent micelles
Components
  • Gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor subunit beta-3,Green fluorescent protein
  • Green fluorescent protein,Gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor subunit alpha-5
  • Mb25
KeywordsMEMBRANE PROTEIN / GABA receptor / pentameric ligand gated ion channel / cys-loop receptor
Function / homology
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circadian sleep/wake cycle, REM sleep / reproductive behavior / GABA receptor binding / hard palate development / cellular response to histamine / GABA receptor activation / inner ear receptor cell development / GABA-gated chloride ion channel activity / GABA-A receptor complex / inhibitory synapse assembly ...circadian sleep/wake cycle, REM sleep / reproductive behavior / GABA receptor binding / hard palate development / cellular response to histamine / GABA receptor activation / inner ear receptor cell development / GABA-gated chloride ion channel activity / GABA-A receptor complex / inhibitory synapse assembly / innervation / GABA-A receptor activity / response to anesthetic / postsynaptic specialization membrane / gamma-aminobutyric acid signaling pathway / neuronal cell body membrane / synaptic transmission, GABAergic / motor behavior / inhibitory postsynaptic potential / cellular response to zinc ion / roof of mouth development / exploration behavior / Signaling by ERBB4 / cochlea development / associative learning / social behavior / chloride channel complex / behavioral fear response / dendrite membrane / cerebellum development / ligand-gated monoatomic ion channel activity involved in regulation of presynaptic membrane potential / cytoplasmic vesicle membrane / chloride transmembrane transport / bioluminescence / learning / generation of precursor metabolites and energy / transmitter-gated monoatomic ion channel activity involved in regulation of postsynaptic membrane potential / GABA-ergic synapse / memory / signaling receptor activity / presynaptic membrane / dendritic spine / postsynaptic membrane / postsynapse / response to xenobiotic stimulus / cell surface / signal transduction / nucleoplasm / identical protein binding / plasma membrane / cytosol
Similarity search - Function
Gamma-aminobutyric-acid A receptor, alpha 5 subunit / Gamma-aminobutyric-acid A receptor, alpha subunit / : / Gamma-aminobutyric-acid A receptor, beta subunit / Gamma-aminobutyric acid A receptor/Glycine receptor alpha / Neurotransmitter-gated ion-channel transmembrane domain / Neurotransmitter-gated ion-channel, conserved site / Neurotransmitter-gated ion-channel transmembrane region / Neurotransmitter-gated ion-channels signature. / Neurotransmitter-gated ion-channel transmembrane domain superfamily ...Gamma-aminobutyric-acid A receptor, alpha 5 subunit / Gamma-aminobutyric-acid A receptor, alpha subunit / : / Gamma-aminobutyric-acid A receptor, beta subunit / Gamma-aminobutyric acid A receptor/Glycine receptor alpha / Neurotransmitter-gated ion-channel transmembrane domain / Neurotransmitter-gated ion-channel, conserved site / Neurotransmitter-gated ion-channel transmembrane region / Neurotransmitter-gated ion-channels signature. / Neurotransmitter-gated ion-channel transmembrane domain superfamily / Neuronal acetylcholine receptor / Green fluorescent protein, GFP / 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 / Green fluorescent protein-related / Green fluorescent protein / Green fluorescent protein
Similarity search - Domain/homology
GAMMA-AMINO-BUTANOIC ACID / Gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor subunit beta-3 / Gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor subunit alpha-5 / Green fluorescent protein
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Biological speciesAequorea victoria (jellyfish)
Homo sapiens (human)
Escherichia coli (E. coli)
MethodELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.81 Å
AuthorsCowgill, J. / Fan, C. / Howard, R.J. / Lindahl, E.
Funding supportEuropean Union, Sweden, 2items
OrganizationGrant numberCountry
European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)ALTF 542-2021European Union
Swedish Research Council Sweden
CitationJournal: Nat Commun / Year: 2026
Title: Structural basis for activation and potentiation in a human α5β3 GABA receptor.
Authors: John Cowgill / Chen Fan / Jan Steyaert / Rebecca J Howard / Erik Lindahl /
Abstract: Anesthetics and anticonvulsants act, in part, through diverse populations of type-A ɣ-aminobutyric acid receptors (GABARs) formed from a pool of 19 subunits. In the hippocampus, α5 subunits ...Anesthetics and anticonvulsants act, in part, through diverse populations of type-A ɣ-aminobutyric acid receptors (GABARs) formed from a pool of 19 subunits. In the hippocampus, α5 subunits primarily coassemble with β3 and, in some cases, γ2, generating numerous subtypes with differential functional and pharmacological properties critical in learning and memory. The stoichiometry, structure, and gating of these subpopulations are poorly understood. Here we show using cryogenic electron microscopy and electrophysiology that the human α5β3 GABAR predominantly assembles with 2α:3β stoichiometry, though a minority population of 1α:4β indicates multiple assemblies are possible. In a resting-like state, a conserved activation gate and Zn-coordination at histidines on β3 block ion conduction. Upon GABA binding, global rearrangements release Zn and open the activation gate in nearly all receptors. The activated receptor is unaffected upon binding the anesthetic etomidate or anticonvulsant topiramate, supporting a conformational selection mechanism of action. This work thus reveals the assembly, activation, and modulation of a GABAR subtype critical to cognition, providing templates for structure-based drug discovery.
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Deposited unit
A: Green fluorescent protein,Gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor subunit alpha-5
B: Gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor subunit beta-3,Green fluorescent protein
C: Gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor subunit beta-3,Green fluorescent protein
D: Green fluorescent protein,Gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor subunit alpha-5
E: Gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor subunit beta-3,Green fluorescent protein
P: Mb25
hetero molecules


Theoretical massNumber of molelcules
Total (without water)430,99019
Polymers423,9106
Non-polymers7,08013
Water00
1


  • Idetical with deposited unit
  • defined by author&software
  • Evidence: electron microscopy, not applicable
TypeNameSymmetry operationNumber
identity operation1_555x,y,z1

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Components

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Protein , 2 types, 5 molecules ADBCE

#1: Protein Green fluorescent protein,Gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor subunit alpha-5 / GABA(A) receptor subunit alpha-5 / GABAAR subunit alpha-5


Mass: 76207.281 Da / Num. of mol.: 2
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
Source: (gene. exp.) Aequorea victoria (jellyfish), (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human)
Gene: GFP, GABRA5 / Cell line (production host): Expi293 / Production host: Homo sapiens (human) / References: UniProt: P42212, UniProt: P31644
#2: Protein Gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor subunit beta-3,Green fluorescent protein / GABA(A) receptor subunit beta-3 / GABAAR subunit beta-3


Mass: 71073.430 Da / Num. of mol.: 3
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human), (gene. exp.) Aequorea victoria (jellyfish)
Gene: GABRB3, GFP / Cell line (production host): Expi293 / Production host: Homo sapiens (human) / References: UniProt: P28472, UniProt: P42212

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Antibody , 1 types, 1 molecules P

#3: Antibody Mb25


Mass: 58275.121 Da / Num. of mol.: 1
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
Source: (gene. exp.) Escherichia coli (E. coli) / Production host: Escherichia coli (E. coli)

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Sugars , 7 types, 10 molecules

#4: Polysaccharide 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose


Type: oligosaccharide / Mass: 424.401 Da / Num. of mol.: 1
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
DescriptorTypeProgram
DGlcpNAcb1-4DGlcpNAcb1-ROHGlycam Condensed SequenceGMML 1.0
WURCS=2.0/1,2,1/[a2122h-1b_1-5_2*NCC/3=O]/1-1/a4-b1WURCSPDB2Glycan 1.1.0
[][D-1-deoxy-GlcpNAc]{[(4+1)][b-D-GlcpNAc]{}}LINUCSPDB-CARE
#5: Polysaccharide beta-D-mannopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta- ...beta-D-mannopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose


Type: oligosaccharide / Mass: 586.542 Da / Num. of mol.: 3
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
DescriptorTypeProgram
DManpb1-4DGlcpNAcb1-4DGlcpNAcb1-ROHGlycam Condensed SequenceGMML 1.0
WURCS=2.0/2,3,2/[a2122h-1b_1-5_2*NCC/3=O][a1122h-1b_1-5]/1-1-2/a4-b1_b4-c1WURCSPDB2Glycan 1.1.0
[][D-1-deoxy-GlcpNAc]{[(4+1)][b-D-GlcpNAc]{[(4+1)][b-D-Manp]{}}}LINUCSPDB-CARE
#6: 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.: 2
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
DescriptorTypeProgram
DManpa1-3DManpa1-6[DManpa1-3]DManpb1-4DGlcpNAcb1-4DGlcpNAcb1-ROHGlycam 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
[][D-1-deoxy-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
#7: 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-(1-3)-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]DManpb1-3DGlcpNAcb1-4DGlcpNAcb1-ROHGlycam 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_b3-c1_c3-d1_c6-e1_e3-f1WURCSPDB2Glycan 1.1.0
[][D-1-deoxy-GlcpNAc]{[(4+1)][b-D-GlcpNAc]{[(3+1)][b-D-Manp]{[(3+1)][a-D-Manp]{}[(6+1)][a-D-Manp]{[(3+1)][a-D-Manp]{}}}}}LINUCSPDB-CARE
#8: Polysaccharide beta-D-mannopyranose-(1-3)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta- ...beta-D-mannopyranose-(1-3)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose


Type: oligosaccharide / Mass: 586.542 Da / Num. of mol.: 1
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
DescriptorTypeProgram
DManpb1-3DGlcpNAcb1-4DGlcpNAcb1-ROHGlycam Condensed SequenceGMML 1.0
WURCS=2.0/2,3,2/[a2122h-1b_1-5_2*NCC/3=O][a1122h-1b_1-5]/1-1-2/a4-b1_b3-c1WURCSPDB2Glycan 1.1.0
[][D-1-deoxy-GlcpNAc]{[(4+1)][b-D-GlcpNAc]{[(3+1)][b-D-Manp]{}}}LINUCSPDB-CARE
#9: Polysaccharide 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose-(1-6)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose


Type: oligosaccharide / Mass: 424.401 Da / Num. of mol.: 1
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
DescriptorTypeProgram
DGlcpNAcb1-6DGlcpNAcb1-ROHGlycam Condensed SequenceGMML 1.0
WURCS=2.0/1,2,1/[a2122h-1b_1-5_2*NCC/3=O]/1-1/a6-b1WURCSPDB2Glycan 1.1.0
[][D-1-deoxy-GlcpNAc]{[(6+1)][b-D-GlcpNAc]{}}LINUCSPDB-CARE
#12: 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.: 1 / 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, 3 molecules

#10: Chemical ChemComp-ABU / GAMMA-AMINO-BUTANOIC ACID / GAMMA(AMINO)-BUTYRIC ACID


Mass: 103.120 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Formula: C4H9NO2 / Feature type: SUBJECT OF INVESTIGATION / Comment: neurotransmitter, inhibitor*YM
#11: Chemical ChemComp-EPE / 4-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-1-PIPERAZINE ETHANESULFONIC ACID / HEPES


Mass: 238.305 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Formula: C8H18N2O4S / Comment: pH buffer*YM

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Has ligand of interestY
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: a5b3 GABAA receptor in resting state bound to zinc and butyrate
Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1-#3 / Source: RECOMBINANT
Molecular weightExperimental value: NO
Source (natural)Organism: Homo sapiens (human)
Source (recombinant)Organism: Homo sapiens (human) / Cell: Expi293
Buffer solutionpH: 7.5 / Details: 20 mM HEPES, 100 mM NaCl, 0.005% LMNG, 0.0005% CHS
Buffer component
IDConc.NameFormulaBuffer-ID
12 mMGABA1
2100 mMsodium chlorideNaCl1
320 mMHEPES1
SpecimenConc.: 1 mg/ml / Embedding applied: NO / Shadowing applied: NO / Staining applied: NO / Vitrification applied: YES / Details: Sample was monodisprese and prepared
VitrificationInstrument: FEI VITROBOT MARK IV / Cryogen name: ETHANE / Humidity: 100 % / Chamber temperature: 298 K

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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: 1800 nm / Nominal defocus min: 800 nm
Image recordingElectron dose: 58.65 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 BIOQUANTUM (6k x 4k) / Num. of grids imaged: 1

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Processing

EM softwareName: PHENIX / Version: 1.21.1_5286 / Category: model refinement
CTF correctionType: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION
3D reconstructionResolution: 3.81 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 192171 / Details: Blush was used for the reconstruction / Num. of class averages: 1 / Symmetry type: POINT
Atomic model buildingProtocol: RIGID BODY FIT / Space: REAL
Details: Initial fit was done in Chimerax and refined with Isolde
Atomic model buildingSource name: AlphaFold / Type: in silico model

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