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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 9m88 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | PGS fused GPR3 dimer with antagonist AF64394 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Keywords | MEMBRANE PROTEIN / GPCR / dimer / antagonist | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Biological species | Homo sapiens (human)![]() Pyrococcus abyssi (archaea) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.1 Å | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Authors | Geng, C. / Jun, X. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding support | China, 1items
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Citation | Journal: Nat Commun / Year: 2025Title: Mechanism and function of GPR3 regulated by a negative allosteric modulator. Authors: Geng Chen / Jana Bláhová / Nico Staffen / Harald Hübner / Nadja Nunhöfer / Chen Qiu / Peter Gmeiner / Dorothee Weikert / Yang Du / Jun Xu / ![]() Abstract: Allosteric modulators have gained substantial interest in current GPCR drug discovery. Here, we present a mechanism of allosteric modulation involving the dimerization of GPR3, a promising drug ...Allosteric modulators have gained substantial interest in current GPCR drug discovery. Here, we present a mechanism of allosteric modulation involving the dimerization of GPR3, a promising drug target for metabolic diseases and central nervous system disorders. We show that GPR3 forms constitutive homodimers in live cells and reveal that the inhibitor AF64394 functions as a negative allosteric modulator (NAM) specifically targeting dimeric GPR3. Using cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM), we determine the structures of the AF64394-bound GPR3 dimer and its dimer-Gs signaling complex. These high-resolution structures reveal that AF64394 binds to the transmembrane dimer interface. AF64394 binding prevents the dissociation of the GPR3 dimer upon engagement with Gs and restrains transmembrane helix 5 in an inactive-like intermediate conformation, leading to reduced coupling with Gs. Our studies unveil a mechanism of dimer-specific inhibition of signaling with significant implications for the discovery of drugs targeting GPCRs capable of dimerization. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Structure viewer | Molecule: Molmil Jmol/JSmol |
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| PDBx/mmCIF format | 9m88.cif.gz | 210.6 KB | Display | PDBx/mmCIF format |
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| PDB format | pdb9m88.ent.gz | Display | PDB format | |
| PDBx/mmJSON format | 9m88.json.gz | Tree view | PDBx/mmJSON format | |
| Others | Other downloads |
-Validation report
| Summary document | 9m88_validation.pdf.gz | 1.7 MB | Display | wwPDB validaton report |
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| Full document | 9m88_full_validation.pdf.gz | 1.8 MB | Display | |
| Data in XML | 9m88_validation.xml.gz | 47.2 KB | Display | |
| Data in CIF | 9m88_validation.cif.gz | 66.3 KB | Display | |
| Arichive directory | https://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/m8/9m88 ftp://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/m8/9m88 | HTTPS FTP |
-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 63702MC ![]() 9m8pC ![]() 9m8vC 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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Components
-Protein , 2 types, 4 molecules ABCD
| #1: Protein | Mass: 69747.742 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human)Production host: Spodoptera aff. frugiperda 1 BOLD-2017 (butterflies/moths)#2: Protein | Mass: 21855.279 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) ![]() Pyrococcus abyssi (archaea) / Gene: PAB2292Production host: Spodoptera aff. frugiperda 1 BOLD-2017 (butterflies/moths)References: UniProt: Q9V2J8 |
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-Non-polymers , 6 types, 22 molecules 


| #3: Chemical | | #4: Chemical | Mass: 354.653 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Formula: C24H50O #5: Chemical | ChemComp-1DO / #6: Chemical | ChemComp-A1EM3 / [( Mass: 551.693 Da / Num. of mol.: 4 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Formula: C27H54NO8P #7: Chemical | ChemComp-A1EQ8 / Mass: 298.547 Da / Num. of mol.: 4 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Formula: C20H42O #8: Chemical | Mass: 393.869 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Formula: C21H20ClN5O / Feature type: SUBJECT OF INVESTIGATION |
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-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: PGS fused GPR3 dimer with antagonist AF64394 / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1-#2 / Source: RECOMBINANT |
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| Molecular weight | Value: 0.14 MDa / Experimental value: YES |
| Source (natural) | Organism: Homo sapiens (human) |
| Source (recombinant) | Organism: Spodoptera aff. frugiperda 1 BOLD-2017 (butterflies/moths) |
| Buffer solution | pH: 7.5 / Details: 20mM NaCl, 100mM Hepes, 0.003% LMNG, 0.001% GDN |
| 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: 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: FLOOD BEAM |
| Electron lens | Mode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 2000 nm / Nominal defocus min: 1200 nm |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 1.12 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 BIOQUANTUM (6k x 4k) |
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Processing
| CTF correction | Type: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION |
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| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 3.1 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 285367 / Symmetry type: POINT |
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Homo sapiens (human)
Pyrococcus abyssi (archaea)
China, 1items
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Spodoptera aff. frugiperda 1 BOLD-2017 (butterflies/moths)
FIELD EMISSION GUN