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Database: PDB / ID: 9v81
TitlecryoEM structure of HEP-50768-bound MRGPRX4-Gq complex
Components
  • (Guanine nucleotide-binding protein ...) x 2
  • Gs-mini-Gq chimera
  • Soluble cytochrome b562,Mas-related G-protein coupled receptor member X4
  • scFv16
KeywordsMEMBRANE PROTEIN / signal transduction
Function / homology
Function and homology information


G protein-coupled bile acid receptor activity / sensory perception of itch / electron transport chain / G protein-coupled receptor activity / Olfactory Signaling Pathway / Activation of the phototransduction cascade / G protein-coupled acetylcholine receptor signaling pathway / G beta:gamma signalling through PLC beta / Presynaptic function of Kainate receptors / Thromboxane signalling through TP receptor ...G protein-coupled bile acid receptor activity / sensory perception of itch / electron transport chain / G protein-coupled receptor activity / Olfactory Signaling Pathway / Activation of the phototransduction cascade / G protein-coupled acetylcholine receptor signaling pathway / G beta:gamma signalling through PLC beta / Presynaptic function of Kainate receptors / Thromboxane signalling through TP receptor / Activation of G protein gated Potassium channels / Inhibition of voltage gated Ca2+ channels via Gbeta/gamma subunits / G-protein activation / Glucagon signaling in metabolic regulation / G beta:gamma signalling through CDC42 / Prostacyclin signalling through prostacyclin receptor / G beta:gamma signalling through BTK / Synthesis, secretion, and inactivation of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) / photoreceptor disc membrane / ADP signalling through P2Y purinoceptor 12 / Sensory perception of sweet, bitter, and umami (glutamate) taste / Glucagon-type ligand receptors / Adrenaline,noradrenaline inhibits insulin secretion / Vasopressin regulates renal water homeostasis via Aquaporins / Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP1) regulates insulin secretion / G alpha (z) signalling events / cellular response to catecholamine stimulus / ADP signalling through P2Y purinoceptor 1 / ADORA2B mediated anti-inflammatory cytokines production / G beta:gamma signalling through PI3Kgamma / adenylate cyclase-activating dopamine receptor signaling pathway / Cooperation of PDCL (PhLP1) and TRiC/CCT in G-protein beta folding / GPER1 signaling / cellular response to prostaglandin E stimulus / G alpha (12/13) signalling events / heterotrimeric G-protein complex / Inactivation, recovery and regulation of the phototransduction cascade / G-protein beta-subunit binding / extracellular vesicle / sensory perception of taste / Thrombin signalling through proteinase activated receptors (PARs) / signaling receptor complex adaptor activity / retina development in camera-type eye / GTPase binding / fibroblast proliferation / Ca2+ pathway / High laminar flow shear stress activates signaling by PIEZO1 and PECAM1:CDH5:KDR in endothelial cells / G alpha (i) signalling events / G alpha (s) signalling events / phospholipase C-activating G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway / G alpha (q) signalling events / Ras protein signal transduction / periplasmic space / electron transfer activity / Extra-nuclear estrogen signaling / cell population proliferation / iron ion binding / G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway / lysosomal membrane / GTPase activity / heme binding / synapse / protein-containing complex binding / signal transduction / extracellular exosome / membrane / plasma membrane / cytoplasm / cytosol
Similarity search - Function
Mas-related G protein-coupled receptor family / Cytochrome b562 / Cytochrome b562 / Cytochrome c/b562 / G-protein, gamma subunit / G-protein gamma subunit domain profile. / G-protein gamma-like domain / G-protein gamma-like domain superfamily / GGL domain / G protein gamma subunit-like motifs ...Mas-related G protein-coupled receptor family / Cytochrome b562 / Cytochrome b562 / Cytochrome c/b562 / G-protein, gamma subunit / G-protein gamma subunit domain profile. / G-protein gamma-like domain / G-protein gamma-like domain superfamily / GGL domain / G protein gamma subunit-like motifs / GGL domain / G protein beta WD-40 repeat protein / Guanine nucleotide-binding protein, beta subunit / G-protein, beta subunit / G-protein coupled receptors family 1 signature. / 7 transmembrane receptor (rhodopsin family) / G protein-coupled receptor, rhodopsin-like / GPCR, rhodopsin-like, 7TM / G-protein coupled receptors family 1 profile. / G-protein beta WD-40 repeat / WD40 repeat, conserved site / Trp-Asp (WD) repeats signature. / Trp-Asp (WD) repeats profile. / Trp-Asp (WD) repeats circular profile. / WD40 repeats / WD40 repeat / WD40-repeat-containing domain superfamily / WD40/YVTN repeat-like-containing domain superfamily
Similarity search - Domain/homology
: / Soluble cytochrome b562 / Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(I)/G(S)/G(O) subunit gamma-2 / Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(I)/G(S)/G(T) subunit beta-1 / Mas-related G-protein coupled receptor member X4
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Biological speciesHomo sapiens (human)
Mus musculus (house mouse)
Escherichia coli (E. coli)
MethodELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 2.63 Å
AuthorsWang, C. / Zhang, M. / Cao, C.
Funding support China, 1items
OrganizationGrant numberCountry
National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)GG9100007022 China
CitationJournal: Nat Chem Biol / Year: 2026
Title: Development of a clinically viable MRGPRX4 inverse agonist for cholestatic itch treatment.
Authors: Jun Yang / Ruichao Shen / Chunyu Wang / Wenneng Zhu / Han Ke / Junping Fan / Mengna Zhang / Yingjun Liu / Shuai Li / Guochuan Li / Xiaoming Wang / Yulong Li / Can Cao / Xiaoguang Lei /
Abstract: Chronic itch, particularly in cholestatic and uremic conditions, poses a notable clinical burden, yet treatment options remain inadequate. MRGPRX4 (hX4), a bile-acid-sensing G-protein-coupled ...Chronic itch, particularly in cholestatic and uremic conditions, poses a notable clinical burden, yet treatment options remain inadequate. MRGPRX4 (hX4), a bile-acid-sensing G-protein-coupled receptor predominantly expressed in human sensory neurons, has emerged as a critical mediator of cholestatic pruritus. Here we identified and characterized HEP-50768, a potent and selective small-molecule inverse agonist of hX4 through high-throughput screening and structure-activity optimization. Structural elucidation through cryo-electron microscopy of the hX4-inverse agonist complex structure revealed the unique binding mode and inhibitory mechanism of HEP-50768. In hX4-humanized rats, HEP-50768 robustly suppressed bile-acid-induced pruritic behaviors. Comprehensive preclinical absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and safety profiling was performed in both rats and monkeys, and these findings establish HEP-50768 as a promising therapeutic candidate for chronic itch, supporting its advancement to clinical evaluation.
History
DepositionMay 29, 2025Deposition site: PDBJ / Processing site: PDBJ
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Deposited unit
B: Gs-mini-Gq chimera
C: Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(I)/G(S)/G(T) subunit beta-1
D: Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(I)/G(S)/G(O) subunit gamma-2
E: scFv16
R: Soluble cytochrome b562,Mas-related G-protein coupled receptor member X4
hetero molecules


Theoretical massNumber of molelcules
Total (without water)157,7796
Polymers157,4295
Non-polymers3501
Water00
1


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  • defined by author
  • Evidence: electron microscopy, not applicable
TypeNameSymmetry operationNumber
identity operation1_5551

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Protein , 2 types, 2 molecules BR

#1: Protein Gs-mini-Gq chimera


Mass: 28084.832 Da / Num. of mol.: 1
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Production host: Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm)
#5: Protein Soluble cytochrome b562,Mas-related G-protein coupled receptor member X4 / Cytochrome b-562 / Sensory neuron-specific G-protein coupled receptor 5/6


Mass: 53396.020 Da / Num. of mol.: 1
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
Source: (gene. exp.) Escherichia coli (E. coli), (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human)
Gene: cybC, MRGPRX4, MRGX4, SNSR5, SNSR6 / Production host: Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm) / References: UniProt: P0ABE7, UniProt: Q96LA9

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Guanine nucleotide-binding protein ... , 2 types, 2 molecules CD

#2: Protein Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(I)/G(S)/G(T) subunit beta-1 / Transducin beta chain 1


Mass: 39418.086 Da / Num. of mol.: 1
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: GNB1 / Production host: Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm) / References: UniProt: P62873
#3: Protein Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(I)/G(S)/G(O) subunit gamma-2 / G gamma-I


Mass: 7861.143 Da / Num. of mol.: 1
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
Source: (gene. exp.) Homo sapiens (human) / Gene: GNG2 / Production host: Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm) / References: UniProt: P59768

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Antibody / Non-polymers , 2 types, 2 molecules E

#4: Antibody scFv16


Mass: 28668.922 Da / Num. of mol.: 1
Source method: isolated from a genetically manipulated source
Source: (gene. exp.) Mus musculus (house mouse) / Production host: Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm)
#6: Chemical ChemComp-A1L9Y / 5-[2-fluoranyl-3-[(2S)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-2-yl]phenyl]-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazole


Mass: 350.270 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Formula: C16H10F4N4O / Feature type: SUBJECT OF INVESTIGATION

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Has ligand of interestY
Has protein modificationY

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Experiment

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

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ComponentName: Structure of an antagonist-bound MRGPRX4-Gq complex / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1-#5 / Source: RECOMBINANT
Molecular weightValue: 0.15 MDa / Experimental value: YES
Source (natural)
IDEntity assembly-IDOrganismNcbi tax-ID
11Homo sapiens (human)9606
21Mus musculus (house mouse)10090
Source (recombinant)Organism: Spodoptera frugiperda (fall armyworm) / Cell: sf9
Buffer solutionpH: 7.4
SpecimenConc.: 1.5 mg/ml / Embedding applied: NO / Shadowing applied: NO / Staining applied: NO / Vitrification applied: YES
Specimen supportGrid material: GOLD / Grid mesh size: 300 divisions/in. / Grid type: Quantifoil R1.2/1.3
VitrificationInstrument: FEI VITROBOT MARK IV / Cryogen name: ETHANE / Humidity: 100 % / Chamber temperature: 277 K

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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: BRIGHT FIELD / Nominal defocus max: 18000 nm / Nominal defocus min: 600 nm
Image recordingElectron dose: 50 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 (6k x 4k)

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IDNameVersionCategory
1cryoSPARCv4.4.1particle selection
11cryoSPARCv4.4.1final Euler assignment
13cryoSPARCv4.413D reconstruction
CTF correctionType: NONE
Particle selectionNum. of particles selected: 1712286
3D reconstructionResolution: 2.63 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 244199 / Symmetry type: POINT
RefinementCross valid method: NONE

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