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Database: PDB / ID: 9y1m
TitleCryo EM Structure of Full Length mGluR8 in Complex with Beta-Arrestin-1 Bound to Agonist L-AP4 and PAM VU6005649
ComponentsMetabotropic glutamate receptor 8
KeywordsMEMBRANE PROTEIN / GPCR / metabotropic glutamate receptor / synaptic protein / signaling protein
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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 / visual perception / regulation of synaptic transmission, glutamatergic / 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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: / (2S)-2-amino-4-phosphonobutanoic acid / Metabotropic glutamate receptor 8
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Biological speciesHomo sapiens (human)
MethodELECTRON MICROSCOPY / single particle reconstruction / cryo EM / Resolution: 3.32 Å
AuthorsMarx, D.C. / Levitz, J.T.
Funding support United States, 3items
OrganizationGrant numberCountry
National Institutes of Health/National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIH/NIGMS)F32GM148001 United States
National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NIH/NINDS)R01NS129904 United States
National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NIH/NINDS)F31NS129320 United States
CitationJournal: Nat Commun / Year: 2026
Title: Structural basis of active state coupling of metabotropic glutamate receptor 8 to beta-arrestins.
Authors: Dagan C Marx / Kevin Huynh / Alberto J Gonzalez-Hernandez / Alexa Strauss / Carlos Rico / Pamela N Gallo / Sheida Sharghi Moshtaghin / Anisul Arefin / Johannes Broichhagen / David Eliezer / ...Authors: Dagan C Marx / Kevin Huynh / Alberto J Gonzalez-Hernandez / Alexa Strauss / Carlos Rico / Pamela N Gallo / Sheida Sharghi Moshtaghin / Anisul Arefin / Johannes Broichhagen / David Eliezer / George Khelashvili / Joshua Levitz /
Abstract: Metabotropic glutamate receptors (mGluRs) are prototypical, dimeric family C G protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) that perform crucial modulatory roles throughout the nervous system. While mGluR ...Metabotropic glutamate receptors (mGluRs) are prototypical, dimeric family C G protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) that perform crucial modulatory roles throughout the nervous system. While mGluR activation and signaling through G proteins has been studied extensively, how these receptors interact with and are desensitized by β-arrestins (β-arrs) is not well understood. Here, we use an integrative biophysical and structural approach to probe the coupling of mGluR8 and β-arrs. Using negative stain electron microscopy (EM), we identify tail- and core-bound orientations and stoichiometries of mGluR8/β-arr complexes. Cryo-EM structures of mGluR8 alone or bound to either G proteins or β-arr1 reveal mGluR8 active states with transducer-specific differences. The mGluR8/β-arr structure shows a distinct complex orientation compared to other GPCR/β-arr structures which supports a steric mechanism of mGluR desensitization involving interactions with both subunits and the lipid bilayer. Coupling of mGluR8 to β-arr1 in an active-like conformation is verified by live-cell and single molecule FRET analysis. Finally, molecular dynamics simulations further define the positioning and dynamics of mGluR8-bound β-arr1 and the importance of critical mGluR8 residues for stabilizing β-arr1 complexes. Together, our data provide a framework for agonist-driven family C GPCR/β-arr coupling.
History
DepositionAug 29, 2025Deposition site: RCSB / Processing site: RCSB
Revision 1.0Sep 30, 2026Provider: repository / Type: Initial release
Revision 1.0Sep 30, 2026Data content type: EM metadata / Data content type: EM metadata / Provider: repository / Type: Initial release

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A: Metabotropic glutamate receptor 8
B: Metabotropic glutamate receptor 8
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Theoretical massNumber of molelcules
Total (without water)204,4405
Polymers203,7172
Non-polymers7233
Water00
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  • Evidence: electron microscopy, not applicable
TypeNameSymmetry operationNumber
identity operation1_555x,y,z1

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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: Homo sapiens (human) / References: UniProt: O00222
#2: Chemical ChemComp-E7P / (2S)-2-amino-4-phosphonobutanoic acid


Mass: 183.100 Da / Num. of mol.: 2 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Formula: C4H10NO5P / Feature type: SUBJECT OF INVESTIGATION / Comment: agonist*YM
#3: Chemical ChemComp-A1BWG / (3P,8S)-3-(2,3-difluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)-2,5-dimethyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine


Mass: 357.278 Da / Num. of mol.: 1 / Source method: obtained synthetically / Formula: C16H12F5N3O
Has ligand of interestY
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: Metabotropic Glutamate Receptor 8 dimer / Type: COMPLEX / Entity ID: #1 / Source: RECOMBINANT
Molecular weightValue: 0.26 MDa / Experimental value: NO
Source (natural)Organism: Homo sapiens (human)
Source (recombinant)Organism: Homo sapiens (human)
Buffer solutionpH: 7.5
SpecimenConc.: 4.5 mg/ml / Embedding applied: NO / Shadowing applied: NO / Staining applied: NO / Vitrification applied: YES
Details: sample was coexpressed with truncated beta-arrestin-1 and grk2-caax
Specimen supportGrid material: GOLD / Grid type: UltrAuFoil R1.2/1.3
VitrificationInstrument: FEI VITROBOT MARK IV / Cryogen name: ETHANE

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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: 2000 nm / Nominal defocus min: 700 nm / Alignment procedure: BASIC
Specimen holderCryogen: NITROGEN / Specimen holder model: FEI TITAN KRIOS AUTOGRID HOLDER
Image recordingElectron dose: 58 e/Å2 / Film or detector model: GATAN K3 BIOCONTINUUM (6k x 4k)

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IDNameVersionCategory
1cryoSPARC4.5.3particle selection
9PHENIX1.21_5207model refinement
13cryoSPARC4.5.33D reconstruction
CTF correctionType: PHASE FLIPPING AND AMPLITUDE CORRECTION
3D reconstructionResolution: 3.32 Å / Resolution method: FSC 0.143 CUT-OFF / Num. of particles: 189406 / Symmetry type: POINT
Atomic model buildingProtocol: AB INITIO MODEL / Space: REAL
RefinementHighest resolution: 3.32 Å
Stereochemistry target values: REAL-SPACE (WEIGHTED MAP SUM AT ATOM CENTERS)
Refine LS restraints
Refine-IDTypeDev idealNumber
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_bond_d0.00211247
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_angle_d0.52215353
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_dihedral_angle_d3.9661687
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_chiral_restr0.0411745
ELECTRON MICROSCOPYf_plane_restr0.0042063

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