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| Entry | Database: PDB / ID: 9mjo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Cryo-EM structure of human NBCn2 bound to Carbonate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Components | Sodium-driven chloride bicarbonate exchanger | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Keywords | MEMBRANE PROTEIN / Transmembrane / Transport Protein | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Function / homology | Function and homology informationsodium,bicarbonate:chloride antiporter activity / CA3 pyramidal cell dendrite / sodium:bicarbonate symporter activity / basal dendrite / Bicarbonate transporters / solute:inorganic anion antiporter activity / regulation of short-term neuronal synaptic plasticity / bicarbonate transport / apical dendrite / chloride transport ...sodium,bicarbonate:chloride antiporter activity / CA3 pyramidal cell dendrite / sodium:bicarbonate symporter activity / basal dendrite / Bicarbonate transporters / solute:inorganic anion antiporter activity / regulation of short-term neuronal synaptic plasticity / bicarbonate transport / apical dendrite / chloride transport / visual perception / somatodendritic compartment / axon terminus / regulation of intracellular pH / GABA-ergic synapse / transmembrane transport / basolateral plasma membrane / perikaryon / postsynapse / apical plasma membrane / neuronal cell body / dendrite / synapse / membrane / plasma membrane Similarity search - Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Biological species | Homo sapiens (human) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 2.45 Å | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Authors | Yang, S. / Capper, M.J. / Zilberg, G. / Warren, A.L. / Wacker, D. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Funding support | United States, 1items
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Citation | Journal: Nat Commun / Year: 2026Title: Structural insights enable drug discovery for the neuronal NBCn2 carbonate transporter. Authors: Shifan Yang / Yihan Zhao / Sezen Vatansever / Gregory Zilberg / Michael J Capper / Jinglong Zhang / Joshua Stamos / Keino Hutchinson / Audrey L Warren / Alexander C Stone / Anwar Abbassi / ...Authors: Shifan Yang / Yihan Zhao / Sezen Vatansever / Gregory Zilberg / Michael J Capper / Jinglong Zhang / Joshua Stamos / Keino Hutchinson / Audrey L Warren / Alexander C Stone / Anwar Abbassi / Eric Purisic / Lap Ho / Aiqun Li / Jinye Dai / Avner Schlessinger / Bin Zhang / Daniel Wacker / ![]() Abstract: NBCn2 (SLC4A10), a member of the SLC4 solute carrier (SLC) family, is a sodium-dependent (bi)carbonate transporter that regulates acid extrusion in various brain regions. Mutations in NBCn2 cause ...NBCn2 (SLC4A10), a member of the SLC4 solute carrier (SLC) family, is a sodium-dependent (bi)carbonate transporter that regulates acid extrusion in various brain regions. Mutations in NBCn2 cause severe neurodevelopmental disorders in humans, and knock out studies suggest that its role in regulating neuronal excitability could hold therapeutic potential for seizure disorders such as epilepsy. Despite its physiological importance, NBCn2's molecular mechanisms remain largely unknown, and there is limited availability of tool compounds to further probe its role in health and disease. Combining cryoEM with computational docking and simulation studies, we herein elucidate NBCn2's molecular architecture and substrate binding mechanisms on the atomic scale. Via structure-based drug discovery we further identify a compound series that inhibits NBCn2-mediated transport, and characterize its inhibitory mechanisms via cryoEM. Lastly, we showcase the potential of this compound series to template useful probes by demonstrating pharmacological activity both in primary culture as well as brain slices. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PDBx/mmCIF format | 9mjo.cif.gz | 222.4 KB | Display | PDBx/mmCIF format |
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| PDB format | pdb9mjo.ent.gz | 163.4 KB | Display | PDB format |
| PDBx/mmJSON format | 9mjo.json.gz | Tree view | PDBx/mmJSON format | |
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-Validation report
| Arichive directory | https://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/mj/9mjo ftp://data.pdbj.org/pub/pdb/validation_reports/mj/9mjo | HTTPS FTP |
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-Related structure data
| Related structure data | ![]() 48318MC ![]() 9mixC ![]() 9mk6C 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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| #1: Protein | Mass: 110991.359 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: SLC4A10, NBCN2, NCBE / Cell line (production host): Sf9 / Production host: ![]() #2: Chemical | ChemComp-CLR / #3: Chemical | #4: Chemical | ChemComp-NA / #5: Water | ChemComp-HOH / | Has ligand of interest | N | Has protein modification | Y | |
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| Experiment | Method: ELECTRON MICROSCOPY |
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| EM experiment | Aggregation state: PARTICLE / 3D reconstruction method: single particle reconstruction |
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| Component | Name: Dimeric NBCn2 / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1 / Source: RECOMBINANT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Molecular weight | Value: 0.22 MDa / Experimental value: NO | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Source (natural) | Organism: Homo sapiens (human) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Source (recombinant) | Organism: ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Buffer solution | pH: 7.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Specimen | Embedding applied: NO / Shadowing applied: NO / Staining applied: NO / Vitrification applied: YES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specimen support | Grid material: COPPER / Grid mesh size: 300 divisions/in. / Grid type: Quantifoil R1.2/1.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vitrification | Instrument: LEICA EM GP / Cryogen name: ETHANE / Humidity: 95 % / Chamber temperature: 285 K / Details: Blot force 3 for 3 seconds |
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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: 1800 nm / Nominal defocus min: 500 nm / Cs: 2.7 mm |
| Specimen holder | Cryogen: NITROGEN / Specimen holder model: FEI TITAN KRIOS AUTOGRID HOLDER |
| Image recording | Electron dose: 50 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 (6k x 4k) |
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| EM software | Name: PHENIX / Version: 1.19.2_4158 / Category: model refinement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CTF correction | Type: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Particle selection | Num. of particles selected: 1368863 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Symmetry | Point symmetry: C2 (2 fold cyclic) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3D reconstruction | Resolution: 2.45 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 291402 / Symmetry type: POINT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Refinement | Highest resolution: 2.45 Å Stereochemistry target values: REAL-SPACE (WEIGHTED MAP SUM AT ATOM CENTERS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Homo sapiens (human)
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FIELD EMISSION GUN