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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 9iqr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Cryo-EM structure of MT3-alpha2AAR | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Keywords | MEMBRANE PROTEIN / complex | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationnegative regulation of uterine smooth muscle contraction / alpha2-adrenergic receptor activity / Adrenaline signalling through Alpha-2 adrenergic receptor / adenylate cyclase-inhibiting adrenergic receptor signaling pathway / alpha-2C adrenergic receptor binding / epinephrine binding / phospholipase C-activating adrenergic receptor signaling pathway / alpha-1B adrenergic receptor binding / negative regulation of norepinephrine secretion / negative regulation of epinephrine secretion ...negative regulation of uterine smooth muscle contraction / alpha2-adrenergic receptor activity / Adrenaline signalling through Alpha-2 adrenergic receptor / adenylate cyclase-inhibiting adrenergic receptor signaling pathway / alpha-2C adrenergic receptor binding / epinephrine binding / phospholipase C-activating adrenergic receptor signaling pathway / alpha-1B adrenergic receptor binding / negative regulation of norepinephrine secretion / negative regulation of epinephrine secretion / heterotrimeric G-protein binding / negative regulation of calcium ion-dependent exocytosis / Surfactant metabolism / positive regulation of potassium ion transport / dopaminergic synapse / thermoception / fear response / thioesterase binding / negative regulation of insulin secretion involved in cellular response to glucose stimulus / norepinephrine binding / positive regulation of membrane protein ectodomain proteolysis / Adrenoceptors / response to alcohol / intestinal absorption / adrenergic receptor signaling pathway / positive regulation of wound healing / response to morphine / negative regulation of calcium ion transport / negative regulation of lipid catabolic process / regulation of vasoconstriction / positive regulation of epidermal growth factor receptor signaling pathway / cellular response to hormone stimulus / Rho protein signal transduction / adenylate cyclase-activating adrenergic receptor signaling pathway / presynaptic active zone membrane / presynaptic modulation of chemical synaptic transmission / axon terminus / guanyl-nucleotide exchange factor activity / positive regulation of cytokine production / female pregnancy / negative regulation of insulin secretion / platelet activation / postsynaptic density membrane / adenylate cyclase-inhibiting G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway / GABA-ergic synapse / vasodilation / adenylate cyclase-activating G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway / Adrenaline,noradrenaline inhibits insulin secretion / G alpha (z) signalling events / glucose homeostasis / toxin activity / actin cytoskeleton organization / G alpha (i) signalling events / basolateral plasma membrane / Ras protein signal transduction / DNA replication / positive regulation of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B signal transduction / receptor complex / positive regulation of MAPK cascade / positive regulation of cell migration / G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway / protein heterodimerization activity / neuronal cell body / positive regulation of cell population proliferation / protein kinase binding / glutamatergic synapse / protein homodimerization activity / extracellular region / plasma membrane / cytoplasm Similarity search - Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Biological species | Dendroaspis angusticeps (eastern green mamba) Homo sapiens (human)synthetic construct (others) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.4 Å | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Authors | Zhong, Y.X. / Tao, H.H. / Tao, Y.Y. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding support | China, 1items
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Citation | Journal: Nat Commun / Year: 2025Title: Structure-guided engineering of snake toxins for selective modulation of adrenergic and muscarinic receptors. Authors: Yixuan Zhong / Huihui Tao / Yu Zhang / Binbin He / Haizhan Jiao / Dandan Wang / Maikun Teng / Hongli Hu / Qiong Guo / Yuyong Tao / ![]() Abstract: Adrenergic receptors (ARs) and muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChRs) are essential G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) that regulate a wide range of physiological processes. Despite their ...Adrenergic receptors (ARs) and muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChRs) are essential G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) that regulate a wide range of physiological processes. Despite their significance, developing subtype-selective modulators for these receptors has been a formidable challenge due to the high structural and sequence similarities within their subfamilies. In this study, we elucidated the recognition and regulatory mechanisms of ARs and mAChRs by muscarinic toxin 3 (MT3), a cross-reactive ligand derived from snake venom. By leveraging the distinct toxin-receptor interfaces, we engineer a panel of toxin variants capable of selectively modulating α2A and MAChR using computational design and directed evolution. These subtype-selective toxins not only provide valuable tools for basic research but also hold therapeutic potential for diseases associated with these GPCRs. This study further underscores the effectiveness of structure-guided approaches in transforming venom-derived scaffolds into receptor-specific modulators. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PDBx/mmCIF format | 9iqr.cif.gz | 74.7 KB | Display | PDBx/mmCIF format |
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| PDB format | pdb9iqr.ent.gz | 51.5 KB | Display | PDB format |
| PDBx/mmJSON format | 9iqr.json.gz | Tree view | PDBx/mmJSON format | |
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| Arichive directory | https://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/iq/9iqr ftp://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/iq/9iqr | HTTPS FTP |
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-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 60793MC ![]() 9iqsC ![]() 9iqvC 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: 7396.488 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Dendroaspis angusticeps (eastern green mamba)Production host: Homo sapiens (human) / References: UniProt: P81031 |
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| #2: Protein | Mass: 48895.090 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human), (gene. exp.) synthetic construct (others)Gene: ADRA2A, ADRA2R, ADRAR / Production host: Homo sapiens (human) / References: UniProt: P08913 |
| Has protein modification | Y |
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| Experiment | Method: ELECTRON MICROSCOPY |
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| EM experiment | Aggregation state: CELL / 3D reconstruction method: single particle reconstruction |
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Sample preparation
| Component | Name: MT3-alpha2AAR complex / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: all / Source: RECOMBINANT | ||||||||||||
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| 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: NICKEL/TITANIUM / Grid type: Quantifoil R1.2/1.3 | ||||||||||||
| Vitrification | Instrument: FEI VITROBOT MARK IV / Cryogen name: NITROGEN |
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Electron microscopy imaging
| Microscopy | Model: TFS GLACIOS |
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| Electron gun | Electron source: FIELD EMISSION GUN / Accelerating voltage: 300 kV / Illumination mode: FLOOD BEAM |
| Electron lens | Mode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 5000 nm / Nominal defocus min: 1200 nm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 52 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 (6k x 4k) |
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| CTF correction | Type: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 3.4 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 2264441 / Symmetry type: POINT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dendroaspis angusticeps (eastern green mamba)
Homo sapiens (human)
China, 1items
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