8WNY
Cryo EM map of SLC7A10-SLC3A2 complex in the D-serine bound state
Summary for 8WNY
Entry DOI | 10.2210/pdb8wny/pdb |
EMDB information | 37675 |
Descriptor | Amino acid transporter heavy chain SLC3A2, Asc-type amino acid transporter 1, 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose, ... (4 entities in total) |
Functional Keywords | slc7a10, slc3a2, membrane protein |
Biological source | Homo sapiens (human) More |
Total number of polymer chains | 2 |
Total formula weight | 125992.11 |
Authors | |
Primary citation | Li, Y.,Guo, Y.,Broer, A.,Dai, L.,Brӧer, S.,Yan, R. Cryo-EM structure of the human Asc-1 transporter complex. Nat Commun, 15:3036-3036, 2024 Cited by PubMed Abstract: The Alanine-Serine-Cysteine transporter 1 (Asc-1 or SLC7A10) forms a crucial heterodimeric transporter complex with 4F2hc (SLC3A2) through a covalent disulfide bridge. This complex enables the sodium-independent transport of small neutral amino acids, including L-Alanine (L-Ala), Glycine (Gly), and D-Serine (D-Ser), within the central nervous system (CNS). D-Ser and Gly are two key endogenous glutamate co-agonists that activate N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptors by binding to the allosteric site. Mice deficient in Asc-1 display severe symptoms such as tremors, ataxia, and seizures, leading to early postnatal death. Despite its physiological importance, the functional mechanism of the Asc-1-4F2hc complex has remained elusive. Here, we present cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) structures of the human Asc-1-4F2hc complex in its apo state, D-Ser bound state, and L-Ala bound state, resolved at 3.6 Å, 3.5 Å, and 3.4 Å, respectively. Through detailed structural analysis and transport assays, we uncover a comprehensive alternating access mechanism that underlies conformational changes in the complex. In summary, our findings reveal the architecture of the Asc-1 and 4F2hc complex and provide valuable insights into substrate recognition and the functional cycle of this essential transporter complex. PubMed: 38589439DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-47468-1 PDB entries with the same primary citation |
Experimental method | ELECTRON MICROSCOPY (3.5 Å) |
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