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Database: PDB / ID: 9s3m
TitleCryo-EM structure of Gephyrin E domain in complex with Darpin 27F3
Components
  • Darpin
  • Isoform 5 of Gephyrin
KeywordsSTRUCTURAL PROTEIN / scaffolding protein / postsynaptic density / protein-protein interaction / linker-mediated regulation / STRUCTURAL PROTEIN.
Function / homology
Function and homology information


Molybdenum cofactor biosynthesis / glycine receptor clustering / molybdopterin cofactor biosynthetic process / establishment of synaptic specificity at neuromuscular junction / molybdopterin adenylyltransferase activity / nitrate reductase activity / molybdopterin molybdotransferase activity / molybdopterin adenylyltransferase / molybdopterin molybdotransferase / gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor clustering ...Molybdenum cofactor biosynthesis / glycine receptor clustering / molybdopterin cofactor biosynthetic process / establishment of synaptic specificity at neuromuscular junction / molybdopterin adenylyltransferase activity / nitrate reductase activity / molybdopterin molybdotransferase activity / molybdopterin adenylyltransferase / molybdopterin molybdotransferase / gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor clustering / postsynaptic specialization / inhibitory synapse / Mo-molybdopterin cofactor biosynthetic process / glycinergic synapse / molybdopterin cofactor binding / postsynaptic specialization, intracellular component / response to metal ion / neurotransmitter receptor localization to postsynaptic specialization membrane / synaptic transmission, GABAergic / protein targeting / synapse assembly / synaptic membrane / establishment of protein localization / tubulin binding / GABA-ergic synapse / cytoplasmic side of plasma membrane / molecular adaptor activity / dendritic spine / cytoskeleton / protein-macromolecule adaptor activity / postsynaptic membrane / postsynaptic density / postsynapse / signaling receptor binding / neuronal cell body / dendrite / ATP binding / metal ion binding / identical protein binding / cytoplasm / cytosol
Similarity search - Function
Molybdenum cofactor biosynthesis proteins signature 2. / Molybdenum cofactor biosynthesis proteins signature 1. / MoeA, N-terminal and linker domain / MoeA, C-terminal, domain IV / MoeA, N-terminal and linker domain superfamily / MoeA, C-terminal, domain IV superfamily / Molybdopterin biosynthesis protein MoeA-like / MoeA N-terminal region (domain I and II) / MoeA C-terminal region (domain IV) / Molybdenum cofactor biosynthesis, conserved site ...Molybdenum cofactor biosynthesis proteins signature 2. / Molybdenum cofactor biosynthesis proteins signature 1. / MoeA, N-terminal and linker domain / MoeA, C-terminal, domain IV / MoeA, N-terminal and linker domain superfamily / MoeA, C-terminal, domain IV superfamily / Molybdopterin biosynthesis protein MoeA-like / MoeA N-terminal region (domain I and II) / MoeA C-terminal region (domain IV) / Molybdenum cofactor biosynthesis, conserved site / MoaB/Mog domain / MoaB/Mog-like domain superfamily / Probable molybdopterin binding domain / Probable molybdopterin binding domain
Similarity search - Domain/homology
Biological speciesRattus norvegicus (Norway rat)
synthetic construct (others)
MethodELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 2.31 Å
AuthorsOrtiz-Lopez, D. / Hove, T. / Boettcher, B. / Schindelin, H.
Funding support Germany, 4items
OrganizationGrant numberCountry
German Research Foundation (DFG)232550447 Germany
German Research Foundation (DFG)456578072 Germany
German Research Foundation (DFG)359471283 Germany
German Research Foundation (DFG)525040890 Germany
CitationJournal: Nat Commun / Year: 2026
Title: Cryo-EM structures of higher order Gephyrin oligomers reveal principles of inhibitory postsynaptic scaffold organization.
Authors: Diego Ortiz-López / Tamsanqa T Hove / Christiane Huhn / Serena Camuso / Pia M van Gen Hassend / Bodo Sander / Benjamin F N Campbell / Shiva K Tyagarajan / Andreas Plückthun / Christian G ...Authors: Diego Ortiz-López / Tamsanqa T Hove / Christiane Huhn / Serena Camuso / Pia M van Gen Hassend / Bodo Sander / Benjamin F N Campbell / Shiva K Tyagarajan / Andreas Plückthun / Christian G Specht / Hans M Maric / Bettina Böttcher / Hermann Schindelin /
Abstract: Gephyrin, the principal scaffolding protein of inhibitory postsynaptic densities, clusters glycine and GABA receptors via multivalent interactions. It features structured N and C terminal domains ...Gephyrin, the principal scaffolding protein of inhibitory postsynaptic densities, clusters glycine and GABA receptors via multivalent interactions. It features structured N and C terminal domains connected by an intrinsically disordered linker. Although the structural and functional properties of its terminal domains are well characterized, the mechanism by which full-length gephyrin organizes into higher-order complexes remains unresolved. Here, we combine biochemical reconstitution, cryo-electron microscopy, and mutational analyses to elucidate the structural logic of gephyrin oligomerization. We demonstrate that gephyrin adopts a stable dimeric assembly which constitutes the basic unit for both linear and oblique tetramers as well as linear hexameric arrangements. High resolution structures reveal a critical segment of the flexible linker that adopts two distinct conformations, one of which occludes the receptor-binding site. This segment harbors key phosphorylation sites, suggesting a regulatory control mechanism. Our findings redefine the architecture of inhibitory postsynaptic sites and reconcile gephyrin oligomerization models with published in-situ postsynaptic densities characterized by cryo-electron tomography.
History
DepositionJul 24, 2025Deposition site: PDBE / Processing site: PDBE
Revision 1.0Jun 24, 2026Provider: repository / Type: Initial release
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Assembly

Deposited unit
A: Isoform 5 of Gephyrin
B: Isoform 5 of Gephyrin
C: Darpin


Theoretical massNumber of molelcules
Total (without water)113,3293
Polymers113,3293
Non-polymers00
Water00
1


  • Idetical with deposited unit
  • defined by author&software
  • Evidence: electron microscopy, not applicable
TypeNameSymmetry operationNumber
identity operation1_555x,y,z1

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Components

#1: Protein Isoform 5 of Gephyrin / Putative glycine receptor-tubulin linker protein


Mass: 46775.766 Da / Num. of mol.: 2
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
Source: (gene. exp.) Rattus norvegicus (Norway rat) / Gene: Gphn, Gph / Production host: Escherichia coli (E. coli) / Strain (production host): DE3
References: UniProt: Q03555, molybdopterin adenylyltransferase, molybdopterin molybdotransferase
#2: Protein Darpin


Mass: 19777.062 Da / Num. of mol.: 1
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
Source: (gene. exp.) synthetic construct (others) / Production host: Escherichia coli (E. coli) / Strain (production host): DE3
Has protein modificationN

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Experimental details

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Experiment

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

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Sample preparation

ComponentName: Gephyrin in complex with Darpin 27F3 partner / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: all / Source: RECOMBINANT
Molecular weightValue: 0.2 MDa / Experimental value: NO
Source (natural)Organism: Rattus norvegicus (Norway rat)
Source (recombinant)Organism: Escherichia coli (E. coli) / Strain: DE3
Buffer solutionpH: 8
Buffer component
IDConc.NameFormulaBuffer-ID
120 mMHEPESC8H18N2O4S1
2150 mMSodium chlorideNaCl1
35 mM2-mercaptoethanolC2H6OS1
41 mMEDTAC10H16N2O81
SpecimenConc.: 0.1 mg/ml / Embedding applied: NO / Shadowing applied: NO / Staining applied: NO / Vitrification applied: YES
VitrificationInstrument: FEI VITROBOT MARK IV / Cryogen name: ETHANE / Humidity: 100 % / Chamber temperature: 277 K

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Electron microscopy imaging

Experimental equipment
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: DARK FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 2000 nm / Nominal defocus min: 800 nm
Image recordingAverage exposure time: 3.5 sec. / Electron dose: 44 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: FEI FALCON IV (4k x 4k)

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Processing

EM software
IDNameVersionCategory
1cryoSPARC4.5particle selection
2PHENIX1.21.2_5419:model refinement
5cryoSPARC4.5CTF correction
10cryoSPARC4.5initial Euler assignment
11cryoSPARC4.5final Euler assignment
12cryoSPARC4.5classification
13cryoSPARC4.53D reconstruction
CTF correctionType: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION
3D reconstructionResolution: 2.31 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 780576 / Symmetry type: POINT
Refine LS restraints
Refine-IDTypeDev idealNumber
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_bond_d0.0037500
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_angle_d0.65310207
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_dihedral_angle_d5.0511040
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_chiral_restr0.0441195
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_plane_restr0.0071347

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