Crystal Structure of NLRP3 NACHT domain in complex with NP3-1Crystal Structure of NLRP3 NACHT domain in complex with NP3-1

Structural highlights

8zem is a 1 chain structure with sequence from Homo sapiens. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA. For a guided tour on the structure components use FirstGlance.
Method:X-ray diffraction, Resolution 3.32Å
Ligands:,
Resources:FirstGlance, OCA, PDBe, RCSB, PDBsum, ProSAT

Disease

NLRP3_HUMAN CINCA syndrome with NLRP3 mutations;Familial cold urticaria;Muckle-Wells syndrome. The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry. The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry. The disease is caused by mutations affecting the gene represented in this entry.

Function

NLRP3_HUMAN As the sensor component of the NLRP3 inflammasome, plays a crucial role in innate immunity and inflammation. In response to pathogens and other damage-associated signals, initiates the formation of the inflammasome polymeric complex, made of NLRP3, PYCARD and CASP1 (and possibly CASP4 and CASP5). Recruitment of proCASP1 to the inflammasome promotes its activation and CASP1-catalyzed IL1B and IL18 maturation and secretion in the extracellular milieu. Activation of NLRP3 inflammasome is also required for HMGB1 secretion (PubMed:22801494). The active cytokines and HMGB1 stimulate inflammatory responses. Inflammasomes can also induce pyroptosis, an inflammatory form of programmed cell death. Under resting conditions, NLRP3 is autoinhibited. NLRP3 activation stimuli include extracellular ATP, reactive oxygen species, K(+) efflux, crystals of monosodium urate or cholesterol, beta-amyloid fibers, environmental or industrial particles and nanoparticles, etc. However, it is unclear what constitutes the direct NLRP3 activator. Independently of inflammasome activation, regulates the differentiation of T helper 2 (Th2) cells and has a role in Th2 cell-dependent asthma and tumor growth (By similarity). During Th2 differentiation, required for optimal IRF4 binding to IL4 promoter and for IRF4-dependent IL4 transcription. Binds to the consensus DNA sequence 5'-GRRGGNRGAG-3'. May also participate in the transcription of IL5, IL13, GATA3, CCR3, CCR4 and MAF (By similarity).[UniProtKB:Q8R4B8][1] [2]

Publication Abstract from PubMed

The NLRP3 inflammasome plays a central role in the pathogenesis of various intractable human diseases, making it an urgent target for therapeutic intervention. Here, we report the development of SN3-1, a novel orally potent NLRP3 inhibitor, designed through a lead compound strategy centered on deep-learning-based molecular generative models. Our strategy enables rapid fragment enumeration and takes into account the synthetic accessibility of the compounds, thereby significantly enhancing the optimization of lead compounds and facilitating the discovery of potent inhibitors. X-ray crystallography provided insights into the SN3-1 inhibitory mechanism. SN3-1 has shown a favorable safety profile in both acute and chronic toxicity assessments and exhibits robust pharmacokinetic properties. Furthermore, SN3-1 demonstrated significant therapeutic efficacy in various disease models characterized by NLRP3 activation. This study introduces a potent candidate for developing NLRP3 inhibitors and significantly expands the repertoire of tools available for the discovery of novel inhibitors.

Deep-Learning-Driven Discovery of SN3-1, a Potent NLRP3 Inhibitor with Therapeutic Potential for Inflammatory Diseases.,Shi C, Gao T, Lyu W, Qiang B, Chen Y, Chen Q, Zhang L, Liu Z J Med Chem. 2024 Sep 20. doi: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.4c01857. PMID:39302813[3]

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References

  1. Lu B, Nakamura T, Inouye K, Li J, Tang Y, Lundback P, Valdes-Ferrer SI, Olofsson PS, Kalb T, Roth J, Zou Y, Erlandsson-Harris H, Yang H, Ting JP, Wang H, Andersson U, Antoine DJ, Chavan SS, Hotamisligil GS, Tracey KJ. Novel role of PKR in inflammasome activation and HMGB1 release. Nature. 2012 Aug 30;488(7413):670-4. doi: 10.1038/nature11290. PMID:22801494 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature11290
  2. Haneklaus M, O'Neill LA, Coll RC. Modulatory mechanisms controlling the NLRP3 inflammasome in inflammation: recent developments. Curr Opin Immunol. 2013 Feb;25(1):40-5. doi: 10.1016/j.coi.2012.12.004. Epub 2013, Jan 7. PMID:23305783 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.coi.2012.12.004
  3. Shi C, Gao T, Lyu W, Qiang B, Chen Y, Chen Q, Zhang L, Liu Z. Deep-Learning-Driven Discovery of SN3-1, a Potent NLRP3 Inhibitor with Therapeutic Potential for Inflammatory Diseases. J Med Chem. 2024 Sep 20. PMID:39302813 doi:10.1021/acs.jmedchem.4c01857

8zem, resolution 3.32Å

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