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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 9k6l | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Cryo-EM structure of GPCR16-Gi2 complex | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Keywords | SIGNALING PROTEIN/IMMUNE SYSTEM / Tas2R16 / GPCR / Gi2 / Salicin / SIGNALING PROTEIN / SIGNALING PROTEIN-IMMUNE SYSTEM complex | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationbitter taste receptor activity / negative regulation of adenylate cyclase-activating adrenergic receptor signaling pathway / detection of chemical stimulus involved in sensory perception of bitter taste / negative regulation of calcium ion-dependent exocytosis / G protein-coupled adenosine receptor signaling pathway / negative regulation of adenylate cyclase activity / ganglioside catabolic process / positive regulation of urine volume / positive regulation of neural precursor cell proliferation / Class C/3 (Metabotropic glutamate/pheromone receptors) ...bitter taste receptor activity / negative regulation of adenylate cyclase-activating adrenergic receptor signaling pathway / detection of chemical stimulus involved in sensory perception of bitter taste / negative regulation of calcium ion-dependent exocytosis / G protein-coupled adenosine receptor signaling pathway / negative regulation of adenylate cyclase activity / ganglioside catabolic process / positive regulation of urine volume / positive regulation of neural precursor cell proliferation / Class C/3 (Metabotropic glutamate/pheromone receptors) / negative regulation of synaptic transmission / oligosaccharide catabolic process / gamma-aminobutyric acid signaling pathway / exo-alpha-sialidase / exo-alpha-sialidase activity / regulation of calcium ion transport / negative regulation of apoptotic signaling pathway / neuronal dense core vesicle / positive regulation of vascular associated smooth muscle cell proliferation / positive regulation of superoxide anion generation / Adenylate cyclase inhibitory pathway / response to nutrient / hippocampal mossy fiber to CA3 synapse / Regulation of insulin secretion / trans-Golgi network / G protein-coupled receptor binding / G protein-coupled receptor activity / adenylate cyclase-inhibiting G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway / G-protein beta/gamma-subunit complex binding / Olfactory Signaling Pathway / Activation of the phototransduction cascade / adenylate cyclase-activating G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway / G beta:gamma signalling through PLC beta / Presynaptic function of Kainate receptors / Thromboxane signalling through TP receptor / G protein-coupled acetylcholine receptor signaling pathway / Activation of G protein gated Potassium channels / Inhibition of voltage gated Ca2+ channels via Gbeta/gamma subunits / G-protein activation / Prostacyclin signalling through prostacyclin receptor / G beta:gamma signalling through CDC42 / Glucagon signaling in metabolic regulation / G beta:gamma signalling through BTK / Synthesis, secretion, and inactivation of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) / ADP signalling through P2Y purinoceptor 12 / photoreceptor disc membrane / Sensory perception of sweet, bitter, and umami (glutamate) taste / Glucagon-type ligand receptors / Adrenaline,noradrenaline inhibits insulin secretion / Vasopressin regulates renal water homeostasis via Aquaporins / Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP1) regulates insulin secretion / G alpha (z) signalling events / cellular response to catecholamine stimulus / ADP signalling through P2Y purinoceptor 1 / ADORA2B mediated anti-inflammatory cytokines production / G beta:gamma signalling through PI3Kgamma / adenylate cyclase-activating dopamine receptor signaling pathway / Cooperation of PDCL (PhLP1) and TRiC/CCT in G-protein beta folding / GPER1 signaling / Inactivation, recovery and regulation of the phototransduction cascade / cellular response to prostaglandin E stimulus / G-protein beta-subunit binding / heterotrimeric G-protein complex / G alpha (12/13) signalling events / sensory perception of taste / extracellular vesicle / signaling receptor complex adaptor activity / Thrombin signalling through proteinase activated receptors (PARs) / retina development in camera-type eye / cell body / GTPase binding / Ca2+ pathway / fibroblast proliferation / midbody / High laminar flow shear stress activates signaling by PIEZO1 and PECAM1:CDH5:KDR in endothelial cells / G alpha (i) signalling events / G alpha (s) signalling events / phospholipase C-activating G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway / G alpha (q) signalling events / Ras protein signal transduction / Extra-nuclear estrogen signaling / cell population proliferation / positive regulation of ERK1 and ERK2 cascade / positive regulation of cell migration / ciliary basal body / G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway / lysosomal membrane / external side of plasma membrane / cell division / GTPase activity / positive regulation of cell population proliferation / synapse / dendrite / centrosome / GTP binding / protein-containing complex binding / endoplasmic reticulum / signal transduction / extracellular exosome / extracellular region Similarity search - Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Biological species | Homo sapiens (human)![]() synthetic construct (others) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 2.77 Å | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Authors | Wang, X. / Zhou, C. / Wu, L.J. / Hua, T. / Liu, Z.J. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding support | 1items
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Citation | Journal: Cell Rep / Year: 2025Title: Structural basis of β-glucopyranoside salicin recognition by a human bitter taste GPCR. Authors: Xin Wang / Cui Zhou / Weizhen Ao / Lijie Wu / Yiran Wu / Weixiu Xu / Shenhui Liu / Qiwen Tan / Ling Wang / Fei Zhao / Junlin Liu / Yuan Pei / Suwen Zhao / Tian Hua / ![]() Abstract: The human perception of bitterness is mediated by type 2 taste receptors (TAS2Rs), which recognize a broad array of bitter substances with distinct chemical properties. TAS2R16 exhibits a pronounced ...The human perception of bitterness is mediated by type 2 taste receptors (TAS2Rs), which recognize a broad array of bitter substances with distinct chemical properties. TAS2R16 exhibits a pronounced selectivity for β-glucoside-moiety-containing compounds, such as salicin from willow bark. However, the molecular mechanism of moiety-specific recognition and receptor activation in TAS2R16 remains unclear. Here, we present cryoelectron microscopy structures of the salicin-activated human TAS2R16 complexed with gustducin and G and G proteins. The binding mode of salicin with TAS2R16 and the specific interactions of the β-D-glucopyranoside moiety are detailed. Together with molecular docking and mutagenesis data, this study uncovers the structural underpinnings of TAS2R16's group-specific recognition, receptor activation, and subsequent gustducin and G protein coupling. These findings advance our understanding of human bitter taste receptors and provide a foundation for structural modifications of bitter glycosides, opening potential therapeutic applications. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PDB format | pdb9k6l.ent.gz | 187.6 KB | Display | PDB format |
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| Summary document | 9k6l_validation.pdf.gz | 1.1 MB | Display | wwPDB validaton report |
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| Data in XML | 9k6l_validation.xml.gz | 46.5 KB | Display | |
| Data in CIF | 9k6l_validation.cif.gz | 69.9 KB | Display | |
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-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 62129MC ![]() 9kpdC ![]() 9kpeC ![]() 9kpfC 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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-Guanine nucleotide-binding protein ... , 3 types, 3 molecules ABG
| #1: Protein | Mass: 40560.895 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Mutation: S47N, G204A, A327S Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: GNAI2, GNAI2B / Production host: ![]() |
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| #2: Protein | Mass: 39728.426 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: GNB1 / Production host: ![]() |
| #3: Protein | Mass: 7861.143 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: GNG2 / Production host: ![]() |
-Antibody / Protein / Sugars , 3 types, 3 molecules SR

| #4: Antibody | Mass: 28666.820 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Production host: ![]() |
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| #5: Protein | Mass: 113855.758 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Mutation: S133C Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) ![]() Homo sapiens (human), (gene. exp.) synthetic construct (others)Gene: nanA_2, SAMEA3353537_00427, TAS2R16 / Production host: ![]() References: UniProt: A0A4J2AMT3, UniProt: Q9NYV7, exo-alpha-sialidase |
| #6: Sugar | ChemComp-SA0 / |
-Details
| 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: tas2r16 with gi2 / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1-#5 / Source: RECOMBINANT |
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| Source (natural) | Organism: Homo sapiens (human) |
| Source (recombinant) | Organism: ![]() |
| Buffer solution | pH: 7.4 |
| 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: Talos Arctica / Image courtesy: FEI Company |
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| Microscopy | Model: FEI TALOS ARCTICA |
| 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: 1200 nm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 60 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 BIOCONTINUUM (6k x 4k) |
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| EM software | Name: PHENIX / Category: model refinement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CTF correction | Type: PHASE FLIPPING ONLY | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 2.77 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 1064319 / Symmetry type: POINT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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