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X-ray structures define human P2X(3) receptor gating cycle and antagonist action.

ABSTRACT: P2X receptors are trimeric, non-selective cation channels activated by ATP that have important roles in the cardiovascular, neuronal and immune systems. Despite their central function in human physiology and although they are potential targets of therapeutic agents, there are no structures of human P2X receptors. The mechanisms of receptor desensitization and ion permeation, principles of antagonism, and complete structures of the pore-forming transmembrane domains of these receptors remain unclear. Here we report X-ray crystal structures of the human P2X3 receptor in apo/resting, agonist-bound/open-pore, agonist-bound/closed-pore/desensitized and antagonist-bound/closed states. The open state structure harbours an intracellular motif we term the 'cytoplasmic cap', which stabilizes the open state of the ion channel pore and creates lateral, phospholipid-lined cytoplasmic fenestrations for water and ion egress. The competitive antagonists TNP-ATP and A-317491 stabilize the apo/resting state and reveal the interactions responsible for competitive inhibition. These structures illuminate the conformational rearrangements that underlie P2X receptor gating and provide a foundation for the development of new pharmacological agents.

SUBMITTER: Mansoor SE

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5161641 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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X-ray structures define human P2X(3) receptor gating cycle and antagonist action.

Mansoor Steven E SE Lü Wei W Oosterheert Wout W Shekhar Mrinal M Tajkhorshid Emad E Gouaux Eric E

Nature 20160914 7623

P2X receptors are trimeric, non-selective cation channels activated by ATP that have important roles in the cardiovascular, neuronal and immune systems. Despite their central function in human physiology and although they are potential targets of therapeutic agents, there are no structures of human P2X receptors. The mechanisms of receptor desensitization and ion permeation, principles of antagonism, and complete structures of the pore-forming transmembrane domains of these receptors remain uncl ...[more]

PMID: 27626375

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X-ray structures define human P2X(3) receptor gating cycle and antagonist action.

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X-ray structures define human P2X(3) receptor gating cycle and antagonist action.

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