Structural Insights into the Process of GPCR-G Protein Complex Formation.
basic_science · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.cell.2019.04.021 and PMC identifier 6991123.
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Abstract
The crystal structure of the β2-adrenergic receptor (β2AR) bound to the G protein adenylyl cyclase stimulatory G protein (Gs) captured the complex in a nucleotide-free state (β2AR-Gs<sup>empty</sup>). Unfortunately, the β2AR-Gs<sup>empty</sup> complex does not provide a clear explanation for G protein coupling specificity. Evidence from several sources suggests the existence of a transient complex between the β2AR and GDP-bound Gs protein (β2AR-Gs<sup>GDP</sup>) that may represent an intermediate on the way to the formation of β2AR-Gs<sup>empty</sup> and may contribute to coupling specificity. Here we present a structure of the β2AR in complex with the carboxyl terminal 14 amino acids from Gαs along with the structure of the GDP-bound Gs heterotrimer. These structures provide evidence for an alternate interaction between the β2AR and Gs that may represent an intermediate that contributes to Gs coupling specificity.
Medical subject headings
- Adenylyl Cyclases
- GTP-Binding Protein alpha Subunits, Gs
- Models, Molecular
- Receptors, Adrenergic, beta-2