4COF

Crystal structure of a human gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor, the GABA(A)R-beta3 homopentamer


Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.97 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.226 
  • R-Value Work: 0.205 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.206 

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Literature

Crystal Structure of a Human Gabaa Receptor

Miller, P.S.Aricescu, A.R.

(2014) Nature 512: 270

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/nature13293
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    4COF

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    Type-A γ-aminobutyric acid receptors (GABAARs) are the principal mediators of rapid inhibitory synaptic transmission in the human brain. A decline in GABAAR signalling triggers hyperactive neurological disorders such as insomnia, anxiety and epilepsy. Here we present the first three-dimensional structure of a GABAAR, the human β3 homopentamer, at 3 Å resolution. This structure reveals architectural elements unique to eukaryotic Cys-loop receptors, explains the mechanistic consequences of multiple human disease mutations and shows an unexpected structural role for a conserved N-linked glycan. The receptor was crystallized bound to a previously unknown agonist, benzamidine, opening a new avenue for the rational design of GABAAR modulators. The channel region forms a closed gate at the base of the pore, representative of a desensitized state. These results offer new insights into the signalling mechanisms of pentameric ligand-gated ion channels and enhance current understanding of GABAergic neurotransmission.


  • Organizational Affiliation

    Division of Structural Biology, Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, University of Oxford, Roosevelt Drive, Oxford OX3 7BN, UK.


Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID RECEPTOR SUBUNIT BETA-3
A, B, C, D, E
355Homo sapiensMutation(s): 0 
Membrane Entity: Yes 
UniProt & NIH Common Fund Data Resources
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Go to UniProtKB:  P28472
PHAROS:  P28472
GTEx:  ENSG00000166206 
Entity Groups  
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UniProt GroupP28472
Glycosylation
Glycosylation Sites: 3Go to GlyGen: P28472-1
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Oligosaccharides

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Entity ID: 2
MoleculeChains Length2D Diagram Glycosylation3D Interactions
beta-D-mannopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose-(1-4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose
F, G, H, I, J
3N-Glycosylation
Glycosylation Resources
GlyTouCan:  G15407YE
GlyCosmos:  G15407YE
GlyGen:  G15407YE
Small Molecules
Ligands 3 Unique
IDChains Name / Formula / InChI Key2D Diagram3D Interactions
NAG
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L [auth A]
N [auth A]
Q [auth B]
T [auth C]
W [auth D]
L [auth A],
N [auth A],
Q [auth B],
T [auth C],
W [auth D],
Z [auth E]
2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose
C8 H15 N O6
OVRNDRQMDRJTHS-FMDGEEDCSA-N
BEN
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K [auth A],
O [auth B],
R [auth C],
U [auth D],
X [auth E]
BENZAMIDINE
C7 H8 N2
PXXJHWLDUBFPOL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CL
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M [auth A],
P [auth B],
S [auth C],
V [auth D],
Y [auth E]
CHLORIDE ION
Cl
VEXZGXHMUGYJMC-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.97 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.226 
  • R-Value Work: 0.205 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.206 
  • Space Group: C 1 2 1
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 174.1α = 90
b = 108.9β = 107.43
c = 207.44γ = 90
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
BUSTERrefinement
XDSdata reduction
SCALAdata scaling
PHASERphasing

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Entry History 

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Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2014-06-04
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2014-06-11
    Changes: Structure summary
  • Version 1.2: 2014-06-18
    Changes: Database references
  • Version 1.3: 2014-08-27
    Changes: Database references
  • Version 2.0: 2020-07-29
    Type: Remediation
    Reason: Carbohydrate remediation
    Changes: Atomic model, Data collection, Derived calculations, Other, Structure summary
  • Version 2.1: 2023-12-20
    Changes: Data collection, Database references, Derived calculations, Refinement description, Structure summary