7PZC

Cryo-EM structure of the NLRP3 decamer bound to the inhibitor CRID3


Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
  • Resolution: 3.90 Å
  • Aggregation State: PARTICLE 
  • Reconstruction Method: SINGLE PARTICLE 

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Literature

Structure of the NLRP3 decamer bound to the cytokine release inhibitor CRID3.

Hochheiser, I.V.Pilsl, M.Hagelueken, G.Moecking, J.Marleaux, M.Brinkschulte, R.Latz, E.Engel, C.Geyer, M.

(2022) Nature 604: 184-189

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-022-04467-w
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    7PZC

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    NLRP3 is an intracellular sensor protein that when activated by a broad spectrum of exogenous and endogenous stimuli leads to inflammasome formation and pyroptosis 1,2 . The conformational states of NLRP3 and the way antagonistic small molecules act at the molecular level remain poorly understood 2,3 . Here we report the cryo-electron microscopy structures of full-length human NLRP3 in its native form and complexed with the inhibitor CRID3 (also named MCC950) 4 . Inactive, ADP-bound NLRP3 is a decamer composed of homodimers of intertwined leucine-rich repeat (LRR) domains that assemble back-to-back as pentamers. The NACHT domain is located at the apical axis of this spherical structure. One pyrin domain dimer is in addition formed inside the LRR cage. Molecular contacts between the concave sites of two opposing LRR domains are mediated by an acidic loop that extends from an LRR transition segment. Binding of CRID3 considerably stabilizes the NACHT and LRR domains relative to each other. CRID3 binds into a cleft, connecting four subdomains of the NACHT with the transition LRR. Its central sulfonylurea group interacts with the Walker A motif of the NLRP3 nucleotide-binding domain and is sandwiched between two arginine residues, which explains the specificity of NLRP3 for this chemical entity. With the determination of the binding site of this key therapeutic agent, specific targeting of NLRP3 for the treatment of autoinflammatory and autoimmune diseases and rational drug optimization is within reach.


  • Organizational Affiliation

    Institute of Structural Biology, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany.


Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
NACHT, LRR and PYD domains-containing protein 3
A, B, C, D, E
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
1,036Homo sapiensMutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: NLRP3C1orf7CIAS1NALP3PYPAF1
EC: 3.6.4
UniProt & NIH Common Fund Data Resources
Find proteins for Q96P20 (Homo sapiens)
Explore Q96P20 
Go to UniProtKB:  Q96P20
PHAROS:  Q96P20
Entity Groups  
Sequence Clusters30% Identity50% Identity70% Identity90% Identity95% Identity100% Identity
UniProt GroupQ96P20
Sequence Annotations
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  • Reference Sequence
Small Molecules
Ligands 2 Unique
IDChains Name / Formula / InChI Key2D Diagram3D Interactions
ADP
Query on ADP

Download Ideal Coordinates CCD File 
AA [auth I]
CA [auth J]
K [auth A]
M [auth B]
O [auth C]
AA [auth I],
CA [auth J],
K [auth A],
M [auth B],
O [auth C],
Q [auth D],
S [auth E],
U [auth F],
W [auth G],
Y [auth H]
ADENOSINE-5'-DIPHOSPHATE
C10 H15 N5 O10 P2
XTWYTFMLZFPYCI-KQYNXXCUSA-N
8GI (Subject of Investigation/LOI)
Query on 8GI

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BA [auth I]
DA [auth J]
L [auth A]
N [auth B]
P [auth C]
BA [auth I],
DA [auth J],
L [auth A],
N [auth B],
P [auth C],
R [auth D],
T [auth E],
V [auth F],
X [auth G],
Z [auth H]
1-(1,2,3,5,6,7-hexahydro-s-indacen-4-yl)-3-[4-(2-oxidanylpropan-2-yl)furan-2-yl]sulfonyl-urea
C20 H24 N2 O5 S
HUUSXLKCTQDPGL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Binding Affinity Annotations 
IDSourceBinding Affinity
8GI BindingDB:  7PZC IC50: min: 5, max: 29 (nM) from 7 assay(s)
Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
  • Resolution: 3.90 Å
  • Aggregation State: PARTICLE 
  • Reconstruction Method: SINGLE PARTICLE 
EM Software:
TaskSoftware PackageVersion
RECONSTRUCTIONRELION3.1

Structure Validation

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Entry History & Funding Information

Deposition Data


Funding OrganizationLocationGrant Number
German Research Foundation (DFG)GermanyEXC2151 - 390873048

Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2022-01-26
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2022-02-16
    Changes: Database references
  • Version 1.2: 2022-04-20
    Changes: Database references
  • Version 1.3: 2024-07-17
    Changes: Data collection