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== Complex structure ==
== Complex structure ==
The overall structure shows the <scene name='70/701430/Receptor/1'>β2AR receptor</scene> (dark blue) bound to an agonist (in spheres) along with a <scene name='70/701430/Lysozyme/1'>T4</scene> [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lysozyme lysozyme] fused to its amino terminus in order to facilitate crystallization. The receptor interacts with <scene name='70/701430/Galpha/1'>Gαs</scene> (light blue). Gαs together with <scene name='70/701430/Gbeta/1'>Gβ</scene> (light green) and <scene name='70/701430/Ggamma/1'>Gγ</scene> (gold) constitute the heterotrimeric G protein Gs. A Gs-binding [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single-domain_antibody nanobody] <scene name='70/701430/Nanobody/1'>(in pink)</scene>, which also facilitates crystallization, binds the G protein between the α and β subunits.  
The overall structure shows the <scene name='70/701430/Receptor/1'>β2AR receptor</scene> (dark blue) bound to an agonist (in spheres) along with a <scene name='70/701430/Lysozyme/1'>T4</scene> [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lysozyme lysozyme] fused to its amino terminus in order to facilitate crystallization. The receptor interacts with <scene name='70/701430/Galpha/1'>Gαs</scene> (light blue). Gαs together with <scene name='70/701430/Gbeta/1'>Gβ</scene> (light green) and <scene name='70/701430/Ggamma/1'>Gγ</scene> (gold) constitute the heterotrimeric G protein Gs. A Gs-binding [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single-domain_antibody nanobody] <scene name='70/701430/Nanobody/1'>(in pink)</scene>, which also facilitates crystallization, binds the G protein between the α and β subunits.  
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== G-Protein-GPCR Intercations ==
== G-Protein-GPCR Intercations ==
The α5-helix of Gαs <scene name='70/701430/Docking/2'>docks</scene> into a cavity formed on the intracellular side of the receptor by the opening of the transmembrane helices. Within the transmembrane core, the interactions are primarily non-polar - an exception involves <scene name='70/701430/Receptor_g_protein_interaction/4'>packing</scene> of Tyr 391 of the α5-helix against Arg 131 of the conserved DRY sequence in TM3. Arg 131 also packs against Tyr 326 of the conserved NPxxY sequence in TM7. As the α5-helix exits the receptor it forms a network of polar interactions with TM5 and TM3. Receptor residues Thr 68 and Asp 130 interact with the ICL2 helix of the β2AR via Tyr 141, positioning the helix so that Phe 139 of the receptor <scene name='70/701430/Receptor_gprotein_interaction2/1'>docks into</scene> a hydrophobic pocket on the G protein surface, thereby structurally linking receptor–G protein interactions with the highly conserved DRY motif of the β2AR.
The α5-helix of Gαs <scene name='70/701430/Docking/2'>docks</scene> into a cavity formed on the intracellular side of the receptor by the opening of the transmembrane helices. Within the transmembrane core, the interactions are primarily non-polar - an exception involves <scene name='70/701430/Receptor_g_protein_interaction/4'>packing</scene> of Tyr 391 of the α5-helix against Arg 131 of the conserved DRY sequence in TM3. Arg 131 also packs against Tyr 326 of the conserved NPxxY sequence in TM7. As the α5-helix exits the receptor it forms a network of polar interactions with TM5 and TM3. Receptor residues Thr 68 and Asp 130 interact with the ICL2 helix of the β2AR via Tyr 141, positioning the helix so that Phe 139 of the receptor <scene name='70/701430/Receptor_gprotein_interaction2/1'>docks into</scene> a hydrophobic pocket on the G protein surface, thereby structurally linking receptor–G protein interactions with the highly conserved DRY motif of the β2AR.
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The figure shows the G Protein cycle<ref>doi:10.1038/nature10361</ref> - an extracellular agonist binding to the β2AR leads to <scene name='70/701430/Receptor_morphing_animation/2'>conformational rearrangements</scene> of the cytoplasmic ends of transmembrane segments that enable the Gs heterotrimer to bind the receptor. GDP is released from the α subunit upon formation of β2AR–Gs complex. The GTP binds to the nucleotide-free α subunit resulting in dissociation of the α and βγ subunits from the receptor. The subunits regulate their respective effector proteins adenylyl cyclase (AC) and Ca2+ channels. The Gs heterotrimer reassembles from α and βγ subunits following hydrolysis of GTP to GDP in the α subunit.  
The figure shows the G Protein cycle<ref>doi:10.1038/nature10361</ref> - an extracellular agonist binding to the β2AR leads to <scene name='70/701430/Receptor_morphing_animation/2'>conformational rearrangements</scene> of the cytoplasmic ends of transmembrane segments that enable the Gs heterotrimer to bind the receptor. GDP is released from the α subunit upon formation of β2AR–Gs complex. The GTP binds to the nucleotide-free α subunit resulting in dissociation of the α and βγ subunits from the receptor. The subunits regulate their respective effector proteins adenylyl cyclase (AC) and Ca2+ channels. The Gs heterotrimer reassembles from α and βγ subunits following hydrolysis of GTP to GDP in the α subunit.  
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== G-Protein variability ==
== G-Protein variability ==
The Gαs subunit consists of two domains, the <scene name='70/701430/Alpharas/2'>Ras domain (GαsRas)</scene> and the <scene name='70/701430/Alphahelical/2'>α-helical domain (GαsAH)</scene>. A previous structure of a GTPγS bound (i.e. active, "turned on") Gαs protein (PDB ID: [http://www.rcsb.org/pdb/explore/explore.do?structureId=1AZT 1AZT]) showed that both domains are involved in nucleotide binding, as the nucleotide-binding pocket of the Gαs subunit is formed by the interface between GαsRas and GαsAH<ref>doi:10.1126/science.278.5345.1943</ref>. It was also previously known that the GsαAH domain has a variable position relative to the GsαRas domain between this GTP bound (active) state and the nucleotide free state<ref>DOI:10.1126/science.8266082</ref><ref>doi:10.1073/pnas.1105810108</ref><ref>doi:10.1073/pnas.1113645108</ref><ref>doi:10.1038/nature10488</ref>. However, the β2AR–Gs complex structure of the receptor attached to the empty (no guanosine phosphate attached) G protein enabled comparing it to the active (GTP bound) structure and by that showing <scene name='70/701430/Gamorph/2'>how large this displacement is</scene> - this is probably the most surprising observation in the β2AR–Gs complex.
The Gαs subunit consists of two domains, the <scene name='70/701430/Alpharas/2'>Ras domain (GαsRas)</scene> and the <scene name='70/701430/Alphahelical/2'>α-helical domain (GαsAH)</scene>. A previous structure of a GTPγS bound (i.e. active, "turned on") Gαs protein (PDB ID: [http://www.rcsb.org/pdb/explore/explore.do?structureId=1AZT 1AZT]) showed that both domains are involved in nucleotide binding, as the nucleotide-binding pocket of the Gαs subunit is formed by the interface between GαsRas and GαsAH<ref>doi:10.1126/science.278.5345.1943</ref>. It was also previously known that the GsαAH domain has a variable position relative to the GsαRas domain between this GTP bound (active) state and the nucleotide free state<ref>DOI:10.1126/science.8266082</ref><ref>doi:10.1073/pnas.1105810108</ref><ref>doi:10.1073/pnas.1113645108</ref><ref>doi:10.1038/nature10488</ref>. However, the β2AR–Gs complex structure of the receptor attached to the empty (no guanosine phosphate attached) G protein enabled comparing it to the active (GTP bound) structure and by that showing <scene name='70/701430/Gamorph/2'>how large this displacement is</scene> - this is probably the most surprising observation arising from the β2AR–Gs complex.
      
      
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