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X-ray structure of the GluR2 ligand-binding core (S1S2J) in complex with the antagonist (S)-ATPO at 2.1 A resolution.
OverviewOverview
Ionotropic glutamate receptors (iGluRs) constitute a family of ligand-gated ion channels that are essential for mediating fast synaptic transmission in the central nervous system. This study presents a high-resolution X-ray structure of the competitive antagonist (S)-2-amino-3-[5-tert-butyl-3-(phosphonomethoxy)-4-isoxazolyl]propionic acid (ATPO) in complex with the ligand-binding core of the receptor. Comparison with the only previous structure of the ligand-binding core in complex with an antagonist, 6,7-dinitro-2,3-quinoxalinedione (DNQX) (Armstrong, N.; Gouaux, E. Neuron 2000, 28, 165-181), reveals that ATPO and DNQX stabilize an open form of the ligand-binding core by different sets of interactions. Computational techniques are used to quantify the differences between these two ligands and to map the binding site. The isoxazole moiety of ATPO acts primarily as a spacer, and other scaffolds could potentially be used. Whereas agonists induce substantial domain closures compared to the apo structure, ATPO only induces minor conformational changes. These results are consistent with the hypothesis that domain closure is related to receptor activation. To facilitate the design of novel AMPA receptor antagonists, we present a modified model of the binding site that includes key residues involved in ligand recognition.
About this StructureAbout this Structure
1N0T is a Single protein structure of sequence from Rattus norvegicus with , and as ligands. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA.
ReferenceReference
Competitive antagonism of AMPA receptors by ligands of different classes: crystal structure of ATPO bound to the GluR2 ligand-binding core, in comparison with DNQX., Hogner A, Greenwood JR, Liljefors T, Lunn ML, Egebjerg J, Larsen IK, Gouaux E, Kastrup JS, J Med Chem. 2003 Jan 16;46(2):214-21. PMID:12519060
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