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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 9lvj | ||||||
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| Title | Cryo-EM structure of Sestrin2 bound human GATOR2 complex | ||||||
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Keywords | SIGNALING PROTEIN / Amino acid sensor | ||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationoligodendrocyte progenitor proliferation / regulation of response to reactive oxygen species / sulfiredoxin activity / negative regulation of translation in response to endoplasmic reticulum stress / central nervous system myelin formation / GATOR2 complex / L-leucine binding / Atg1/ULK1 kinase complex / Seh1-associated complex / COPII-coated vesicle budding ...oligodendrocyte progenitor proliferation / regulation of response to reactive oxygen species / sulfiredoxin activity / negative regulation of translation in response to endoplasmic reticulum stress / central nervous system myelin formation / GATOR2 complex / L-leucine binding / Atg1/ULK1 kinase complex / Seh1-associated complex / COPII-coated vesicle budding / protein exit from endoplasmic reticulum / oxidoreductase activity, acting on peroxide as acceptor / regulation of TORC1 signaling / nuclear pore outer ring / positive regulation of ER to Golgi vesicle-mediated transport / nuclear pore organization / TORC2 complex / COPII-coated vesicle cargo loading / PH domain binding / cellular response to leucine starvation / activation of protein kinase activity / COPII vesicle coat / Nuclear Pore Complex (NPC) Disassembly / Regulation of Glucokinase by Glucokinase Regulatory Protein / Defective TPR may confer susceptibility towards thyroid papillary carcinoma (TPC) / Transport of Ribonucleoproteins into the Host Nucleus / oligodendrocyte differentiation / positive regulation of protein exit from endoplasmic reticulum / attachment of mitotic spindle microtubules to kinetochore / cellular response to L-leucine / protein-containing complex localization / Transport of the SLBP independent Mature mRNA / Transport of the SLBP Dependant Mature mRNA / Amino acids regulate mTORC1 / SUMOylation of SUMOylation proteins / nucleotide-activated protein kinase complex / Transport of Mature mRNA Derived from an Intronless Transcript / NS1 Mediated Effects on Host Pathways / TORC2 signaling / Rev-mediated nuclear export of HIV RNA / Nuclear import of Rev protein / SUMOylation of RNA binding proteins / NEP/NS2 Interacts with the Cellular Export Machinery / protein K6-linked ubiquitination / tRNA processing in the nucleus / Postmitotic nuclear pore complex (NPC) reformation / Transport of Mature mRNA derived from an Intron-Containing Transcript / COPII-mediated vesicle transport / nucleocytoplasmic transport / vacuolar membrane / cellular oxidant detoxification / GDP-dissociation inhibitor activity / Viral Messenger RNA Synthesis / SUMOylation of ubiquitinylation proteins / Vpr-mediated nuclear import of PICs / positive regulation of macroautophagy / SUMOylation of DNA replication proteins / regulation of protein phosphorylation / Oxidoreductases; Acting on a peroxide as acceptor; Peroxidases / reactive oxygen species metabolic process / Regulation of HSF1-mediated heat shock response / positive regulation of TOR signaling / mitotic metaphase chromosome alignment / mRNA transport / cellular response to glucose starvation / SUMOylation of DNA damage response and repair proteins / cellular response to nutrient levels / negative regulation of TORC1 signaling / Amplification of signal from unattached kinetochores via a MAD2 inhibitory signal / positive regulation of TORC1 signaling / MHC class II antigen presentation / signaling adaptor activity / Mitotic Prometaphase / EML4 and NUDC in mitotic spindle formation / cellular response to amino acid stimulus / DNA damage response, signal transduction by p53 class mediator / protein localization to plasma membrane / protein import into nucleus / cellular response to amino acid starvation / Resolution of Sister Chromatid Cohesion / SUMOylation of chromatin organization proteins / HCMV Late Events / TP53 Regulates Metabolic Genes / peroxidase activity / Antigen Presentation: Folding, assembly and peptide loading of class I MHC / ER to Golgi transport vesicle membrane / protein sequestering activity / RHO GTPases Activate Formins / negative regulation of cell growth / positive regulation of protein localization to nucleus / intracellular protein transport / regulation of autophagy / RING-type E3 ubiquitin transferase / ISG15 antiviral mechanism / autophagy / kinetochore / HCMV Early Events / Separation of Sister Chromatids / ubiquitin protein ligase activity / nuclear envelope Similarity search - Function | ||||||
| Biological species | Homo sapiens (human) | ||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.82 Å | ||||||
Authors | Su, M.-Y. | ||||||
| Funding support | China, 1items
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Citation | Journal: Cell Rep / Year: 2025Title: Cryo-EM structures of amino acid sensors bound to the human GATOR2 complex. Authors: Ming-Yuan Su / Fei Teng / Shan Wang / Xinyi Mai / Huan Zeng / Juan Li / Xiaoxiao Song / Xi Wang / Goran Stjepanovic / ![]() Abstract: Mammalian cells regulate growth by integrating environmental cues through the mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) signaling pathway. The human GATOR2 complex, comprising WDR59, WDR24, ...Mammalian cells regulate growth by integrating environmental cues through the mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) signaling pathway. The human GATOR2 complex, comprising WDR59, WDR24, Mios, Sec13, and Seh1l, is key to mTORC1 regulation. Under amino acid deprivation, GATOR2 is inhibited through interactions with cytosolic leucine sensor Sestrin2 and arginine sensor cytosolic arginine sensor for mTORC1 subunit 1 (CASTOR1). Amino acid abundance relieves this inhibition, allowing GATOR2 to antagonize the repressor GATOR1. Despite its importance, GATOR2's inhibition mechanisms were unclear. Here, we present cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) structures of GATOR2 in three inhibitory states: CASTOR1 bound, Sestrin2 bound, and dual bound. CASTOR1 engages the Mios WD40 β-propellers, while Sestrin2 interacts with the WDR24-Seh1l subcomplex, inducing conformational movements. Hydrogen-deuterium exchange mass spectrometry (HDX-MS) reveals dynamic motions in apo-GATOR2 and its complexes with amino acid sensors, as well as the effects of amino acid supplementation. These findings unravel the interactions between GATOR2 and amino acid sensors, providing a perspective on the regulation of the mTORC1 pathway by nutrient-sensing machinery. | ||||||
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-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 63421MC ![]() 9lvkC ![]() 9lwfC 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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-GATOR2 complex protein ... , 3 types, 8 molecules ABKLCMDN
| #1: Protein | Mass: 98700.391 Da / Num. of mol.: 4 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: MIOS / Production host: Homo sapiens (human) / References: UniProt: Q9NXC5#2: Protein | Mass: 88326.953 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: WDR24 / Production host: Homo sapiens (human) / References: UniProt: Q96S15#3: Protein | Mass: 109938.391 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: WDR59, KIAA1923, FP977 / Production host: Homo sapiens (human) / References: UniProt: Q6PJI9 |
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-Protein , 3 types, 10 molecules EFGOPQHRUV
| #4: Protein | Mass: 46636.289 Da / Num. of mol.: 6 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: SEH1L, SEC13L, SEH1 / Production host: Homo sapiens (human) / References: UniProt: Q96EE3#5: Protein | Mass: 40791.668 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: SEC13 / Production host: Homo sapiens (human) / References: UniProt: P55735#6: Protein | Mass: 54560.566 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: SESN2 / Production host: Homo sapiens (human) / References: UniProt: P58004 |
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-Non-polymers , 1 types, 32 molecules 
| #7: Chemical | ChemComp-ZN / |
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-Details
| Has ligand of interest | Y |
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| 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: Sestrin2 bound human GATOR2 complex / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1-#6 / Source: RECOMBINANT |
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| Molecular weight | Experimental value: NO |
| Source (natural) | Organism: Homo sapiens (human) |
| Source (recombinant) | Organism: Homo sapiens (human) |
| Buffer solution | pH: 7.4 |
| Specimen | Conc.: 0.73 mg/ml / 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: Titan Krios / Image courtesy: FEI Company |
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| Microscopy | Model: TFS KRIOS |
| Electron gun | Electron source: FIELD EMISSION GUN / Accelerating voltage: 300 kV / Illumination mode: OTHER |
| Electron lens | Mode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 1800 nm / Nominal defocus min: 1200 nm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 48.41 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 (6k x 4k) Details: The movies consist of 50 frames, with a total dose of 48.41 e-/A2, 48.41 e-/A2, or 52.41 e-/A2 |
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| EM software | Name: PHENIX / Version: 1.20.1_4487 / Category: model refinement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CTF correction | Type: NONE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 3.82 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 190375 / Symmetry type: POINT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Refinement | Highest resolution: 3.82 Å Stereochemistry target values: REAL-SPACE (WEIGHTED MAP SUM AT ATOM CENTERS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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