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Yorodumi- PDB-9j3x: Cryo-EM structure of lysosome cholesterol sencing protein LYCHOS ... -
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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 9j3x | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Cryo-EM structure of lysosome cholesterol sencing protein LYCHOS in Tight-state | |||||||||||||||||||||
Components | Chimera of Lysosomal cholesterol signaling protein and G protein-coupled receptor 155 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Keywords | LIPID BINDING PROTEIN | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationcellular response to cholesterol / cholesterol binding / negative regulation of BMP signaling pathway / positive regulation of TORC1 signaling / cellular response to amino acid starvation / transmembrane transport / cognition / intracellular signal transduction / lysosomal membrane / extracellular exosome Similarity search - Function | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Biological species | Homo sapiens (human) Nomascus leucogenys (northern white-cheeked gibbon) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.3 Å | |||||||||||||||||||||
Authors | Qian, H.W. / Wang, Z.H. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding support | China, 1items
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Citation | Journal: Nat Commun / Year: 2025Title: Structural basis for cholesterol sensing of LYCHOS and its interaction with indoxyl sulfate. Authors: Zhenhua Wang / Jingjing He / Yufan Yang / Yonglin He / Hongwu Qian / ![]() Abstract: The lysosome serves as an essential nutrient-sensing hub within the cell, where the mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) is activated. Lysosomal cholesterol signaling (LYCHOS), a ...The lysosome serves as an essential nutrient-sensing hub within the cell, where the mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) is activated. Lysosomal cholesterol signaling (LYCHOS), a lysosome membrane protein, has been identified as a cholesterol sensor that couples cholesterol concentration to mTORC1 activation. However, the molecular basis is unknown. Here, we determine the cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) structure of human LYCHOS at a resolution of 3.1 Å, revealing a cholesterol-like density at the interface between the permease and G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) domains. Advanced 3D classification reveals two distinct states of LYCHOS. Comparative structural analysis between these two states demonstrated a cholesterol-related movement of GPCR domain relative to permease domain, providing structural insights into how LYCHOS senses lysosomal cholesterol levels. Additionally, we identify indoxyl sulfate (IS) as a binding ligand to the permease domain, confirmed by the LYCHOS-IS complex structure. Overall, our study provides a foundation and indicates additional directions for further investigation of the essential role of LYCHOS in the mTORC1 signaling pathway. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| PDB format | pdb9j3x.ent.gz | 186.1 KB | Display | PDB format |
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| Arichive directory | https://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/j3/9j3x ftp://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/j3/9j3x | HTTPS FTP |
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-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 61127MC ![]() 8wr3C ![]() 9j3zC ![]() 9j40C 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: 97039.828 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 / Mutation: Q653L, I735T Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human), (gene. exp.) Nomascus leucogenys (northern white-cheeked gibbon)Gene: GPR155, PGR22, GPR155 / Cell line (production host): HEK293 / Production host: Homo sapiens (human) / References: UniProt: Q7Z3F1, UniProt: G1R1S1#2: Chemical | #3: Chemical | ChemComp-POV / ( #4: Sugar | Has ligand of interest | Y | Has protein modification | Y | |
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-Experiment
| Experiment | Method: ELECTRON MICROSCOPY |
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| EM experiment | Aggregation state: PARTICLE / 3D reconstruction method: single particle reconstruction |
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Sample preparation
| Component | Name: Lysosomal cholesterol signaling protein LYCHOS in tight-state Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1 / Source: RECOMBINANT | ||||||||||||
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| Molecular weight | Experimental value: NO | ||||||||||||
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| Buffer solution | pH: 8 | ||||||||||||
| Specimen | Embedding applied: NO / Shadowing applied: NO / Staining applied: NO / Vitrification applied: YES | ||||||||||||
| Vitrification | Cryogen name: ETHANE |
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Electron microscopy imaging
| Experimental equipment | ![]() Model: Tecnai Polara / Image courtesy: FEI Company |
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| Microscopy | Model: FEI POLARA 300 |
| Electron gun | Electron source: FIELD EMISSION GUN / Accelerating voltage: 300 kV / Illumination mode: FLOOD BEAM |
| Electron lens | Mode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 2000 nm / Nominal defocus min: 1500 nm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 50 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 (6k x 4k) |
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Processing
| EM software | Name: PHENIX / Category: model refinement |
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| CTF correction | Type: NONE |
| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 3.3 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 130318 / Symmetry type: POINT |
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Homo sapiens (human)
Nomascus leucogenys (northern white-cheeked gibbon)
China, 1items
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