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Database: PDB / ID: 9mbd
TitleCryo-EM structure of Apo-GPCR
ComponentsMetabotropic glutamate receptor 8
KeywordsMEMBRANE PROTEIN / MEMBRANE PROTEIN-IMMUNE SYSTEM complex
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group III metabotropic glutamate receptor activity / adenylate cyclase-inhibiting G protein-coupled glutamate receptor signaling pathway / G protein-coupled glutamate receptor signaling pathway / Class C/3 (Metabotropic glutamate/pheromone receptors) / glutamate receptor activity / regulation of synaptic transmission, glutamatergic / visual perception / G protein-coupled receptor activity / adenylate cyclase-inhibiting G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway / G alpha (i) signalling events / plasma membrane
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GPCR, family 3, metabotropic glutamate receptor 8 / GPCR, family 3, metabotropic glutamate receptor / : / G-protein coupled receptors family 3 signature 1. / G-protein coupled receptors family 3 signature 3. / G-protein coupled receptors family 3 signature 2. / GPCR, family 3, nine cysteines domain / GPCR, family 3, nine cysteines domain superfamily / Nine Cysteines Domain of family 3 GPCR / GPCR, family 3, conserved site ...GPCR, family 3, metabotropic glutamate receptor 8 / GPCR, family 3, metabotropic glutamate receptor / : / G-protein coupled receptors family 3 signature 1. / G-protein coupled receptors family 3 signature 3. / G-protein coupled receptors family 3 signature 2. / GPCR, family 3, nine cysteines domain / GPCR, family 3, nine cysteines domain superfamily / Nine Cysteines Domain of family 3 GPCR / GPCR, family 3, conserved site / GPCR, family 3 / G-protein coupled receptors family 3 profile. / GPCR family 3, C-terminal / 7 transmembrane sweet-taste receptor of 3 GCPR / Receptor, ligand binding region / Receptor family ligand binding region / Periplasmic binding protein-like I
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Metabotropic glutamate receptor 8
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Biological speciesHomo sapiens (human)
MethodELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.32 Å
AuthorsZhao, J. / Zhao, C. / Sun, H. / Shao, Z.H.
Funding support1items
OrganizationGrant numberCountry
Not funded
CitationJournal: Mol Cell / Year: 2025
Title: Structural characterization of five functional states of metabotropic glutamate receptor 8.
Authors: Jie Zhao / Yue Deng / Zheng Xu / Chanjuan Xu / Chang Zhao / Ziyan Li / Hui Sun / Xiaowen Tian / Yuxuan Song / Marta Cimadevila / Heli Wang / Yuxuan Liu / Xiaoyu Zhang / Yiyang Chen / Suyue ...Authors: Jie Zhao / Yue Deng / Zheng Xu / Chanjuan Xu / Chang Zhao / Ziyan Li / Hui Sun / Xiaowen Tian / Yuxuan Song / Marta Cimadevila / Heli Wang / Yuxuan Liu / Xiaoyu Zhang / Yiyang Chen / Suyue Sun / Xihao Yong / Lantian Su / Yixiao He / Yi Zhong / Hao Yang / Jean-Philippe Pin / Wei Yan / Zhenhua Shao / Jianfeng Liu /
Abstract: Metabotropic glutamate receptors (mGluRs) are dimeric class C G protein-coupled receptors, which play crucial roles in brain physiology and pathology. Among them, mGlu8 is the least characterized, ...Metabotropic glutamate receptors (mGluRs) are dimeric class C G protein-coupled receptors, which play crucial roles in brain physiology and pathology. Among them, mGlu8 is the least characterized, though it is physiologically important. While recognized to signal via G proteins, the involvement of β-arrestin is unknown. Here, we found that both mGlu8 agonists and positive allosteric modulators (PAMs) activate G signaling, but mainly agonists induce β-arrestin recruitment. We solved five human mGlu8 cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) structures in various states: apo, antagonist-bound, agonist + PAM-bound, agonist + PAM-bound with G protein, and agonist-bound with β-arrestin1 states. They revealed a unique PAM-binding pocket at the extracellular side of the TM6/TM7 interface. Agonist and PAM promote active mGlu8 association with one G protein asymmetrically (2:1), while two β-arrestin1 can interact symmetrically (2:2) to both subunits of an inactive dimer state to promote constitutive internalization. These findings elucidate how mGlu8 selectively engages transducers, offering insights into its signaling capabilities and selective drug development.
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DepositionMar 15, 2025Deposition site: PDBJ / Processing site: PDBC
Revision 1.0Oct 1, 2025Provider: repository / Type: Initial release

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A: Metabotropic glutamate receptor 8
B: Metabotropic glutamate receptor 8


Theoretical massNumber of molelcules
Total (without water)203,7172
Polymers203,7172
Non-polymers00
Water00
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  • Evidence: electron microscopy, not applicable
TypeNameSymmetry operationNumber
identity operation1_5551

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#1: Protein Metabotropic glutamate receptor 8 / mGluR8


Mass: 101858.414 Da / Num. of mol.: 2
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: GRM8, GPRC1H, MGLUR8 / Production host: Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm) / References: UniProt: O00222
Has protein modificationY

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ExperimentMethod: ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
EM experimentAggregation state: PARTICLE / 3D reconstruction method: single particle reconstruction

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ComponentName: GPCR / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: all / Source: RECOMBINANT
Source (natural)Organism: Homo sapiens (human)
Source (recombinant)Organism: Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm)
Buffer solutionpH: 7.5
SpecimenEmbedding applied: NO / Shadowing applied: NO / Staining applied: NO / Vitrification applied: YES
VitrificationCryogen name: ETHANE

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Model: Titan Krios / Image courtesy: FEI Company
MicroscopyModel: TFS KRIOS
Electron gunElectron source: FIELD EMISSION GUN / Accelerating voltage: 300 kV / Illumination mode: FLOOD BEAM
Electron lensMode: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 1200 nm / Nominal defocus min: 600 nm / Cs: 2.7 mm
Image recordingElectron dose: 50 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: TFS FALCON 4i (4k x 4k)

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1cryoSPARCparticle selection
8PHENIXmodel refinement
13Coot3D reconstruction
CTF correctionType: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION
3D reconstructionResolution: 3.32 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 182087 / Symmetry type: POINT

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