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Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 9jd3 | ||||||
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Title | membrane proteins | ||||||
![]() | Sodium- and chloride-dependent taurine transporter | ||||||
![]() | MEMBRANE PROTEIN / taurine / transporter | ||||||
Function / homology | ![]() taurine transmembrane transporter activity / alanine transmembrane transporter activity / gamma-aminobutyric acid transmembrane transporter activity / taurine:sodium symporter activity / import across plasma membrane / gamma-aminobutyric acid:sodium:chloride symporter activity / gamma-aminobutyric acid import / alanine transport / amino acid:sodium symporter activity / amino acid import across plasma membrane ...taurine transmembrane transporter activity / alanine transmembrane transporter activity / gamma-aminobutyric acid transmembrane transporter activity / taurine:sodium symporter activity / import across plasma membrane / gamma-aminobutyric acid:sodium:chloride symporter activity / gamma-aminobutyric acid import / alanine transport / amino acid:sodium symporter activity / amino acid import across plasma membrane / taurine transmembrane transport / amino acid transmembrane transporter activity / Amino acid transport across the plasma membrane / Na+/Cl- dependent neurotransmitter transporters / neurotransmitter transport / microvillus membrane / amino acid transport / transport across blood-brain barrier / sodium ion transmembrane transport / cell projection / GABA-ergic synapse / positive regulation of cell differentiation / modulation of chemical synaptic transmission / basolateral plasma membrane / postsynaptic membrane / apical plasma membrane / neuronal cell body / dendrite / membrane / plasma membrane Similarity search - Function | ||||||
Biological species | ![]() | ||||||
Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.2 Å | ||||||
![]() | Yu, J. / Ge, J.P. / Zh, Y.M. | ||||||
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![]() | ![]() Title: Dimerization and substrate recognition of human taurine transporter. Authors: Yimin Zhang / Jiahui Chen / Nanhao Chen / Haolin Xiong / Zhengjiang Zhu / Dongxue Yang / Jingpeng Ge / Jie Yu / ![]() Abstract: Taurine is a conditionally essential nutrient and one of the most abundant amino acids in humans, with diverse physiological functions. The cellular uptake of taurine is primarily mediated by the ...Taurine is a conditionally essential nutrient and one of the most abundant amino acids in humans, with diverse physiological functions. The cellular uptake of taurine is primarily mediated by the taurine transporter (TauT), and its dysfunction leads to retinal regeneration, cardiomyopathy, neurological and aging-associated disorders. Here we determine structures of TauT in two states: the apo inward-facing open state and the occluded state bound with substrate taurine or γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA). In addition to monomer, the structures also reveal a TauT dimer, where two cholesterol molecules act as "molecular glue", and close contacts of two TM5 from each protomer mediate the dimer interface. In combination with functional characterizations, our results elucidate the detailed mechanisms of substrate recognition, specificity and transport by TauT, providing a structural framework for understanding TauT function and exploring potential therapeutic strategies for taurine-deficiency-related disorders. | ||||||
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-Related structure data
Related structure data | ![]() 61379MC ![]() 9jd4C ![]() 9jd9C ![]() 9jdaC ![]() 9jdgC ![]() 9jdjC ![]() 9jdlC M: map data used to model this data C: citing same article ( |
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-Protein / Sugars , 2 types, 2 molecules A

#1: Protein | Mass: 69881.633 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) ![]() ![]() |
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#9: Sugar | ChemComp-NAG / |
-Non-polymers , 8 types, 26 molecules 














#2: Chemical | #3: Chemical | ChemComp-LNK / | #4: Chemical | ChemComp-OCT / #5: Chemical | #6: Chemical | ChemComp-HEX / #7: Chemical | ChemComp-CLR / | #8: Chemical | ChemComp-CL / | #10: Water | ChemComp-HOH / | |
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Has ligand of interest | Y |
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Has protein modification | Y |
-Experimental details
-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: tauT / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1 / Source: RECOMBINANT |
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Source (natural) | Organism: ![]() |
Source (recombinant) | Organism: ![]() |
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: ![]() |
Electron lens | Mode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 1800 nm / Nominal defocus min: 800 nm |
Image recording | Electron dose: 50 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 (6k x 4k) |
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Processing
CTF correction | Type: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION |
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3D reconstruction | Resolution: 3.2 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 309754 / Symmetry type: POINT |