X-ray structure of GW3965 synthetic agonist bound to the LXR-alphaX-ray structure of GW3965 synthetic agonist bound to the LXR-alpha

Structural highlights

3ipq is a 2 chain structure with sequence from Human. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA. For a guided tour on the structure components use FirstGlance.
Ligands:,
Gene:LXRA, NR1H3 (HUMAN)
Activity:Histone acetyltransferase, with EC number 2.3.1.48
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Disease

[NCOA1_HUMAN] Note=A chromosomal aberration involving NCOA1 is a cause of rhabdomyosarcoma. Translocation t(2;2)(q35;p23) with PAX3 generates the NCOA1-PAX3 oncogene consisting of the N-terminus part of PAX3 and the C-terminus part of NCOA1. The fusion protein acts as a transcriptional activator. Rhabdomyosarcoma is the most common soft tissue carcinoma in childhood, representing 5-8% of all malignancies in children.

Function

[NR1H3_HUMAN] Orphan receptor. Interaction with RXR shifts RXR from its role as a silent DNA-binding partner to an active ligand-binding subunit in mediating retinoid responses through target genes defined by LXRES. LXRES are DR4-type response elements characterized by direct repeats of two similar hexanuclotide half-sites spaced by four nucleotides. Plays an important role in the regulation of cholesterol homeostasis, regulating cholesterol uptake through MYLIP-dependent ubiquitination of LDLR, VLDLR and LRP8 (By similarity). [NCOA1_HUMAN] Nuclear receptor coactivator that directly binds nuclear receptors and stimulates the transcriptional activities in a hormone-dependent fashion. Involved in the coactivation of different nuclear receptors, such as for steroids (PGR, GR and ER), retinoids (RXRs), thyroid hormone (TRs) and prostanoids (PPARs). Also involved in coactivation mediated by STAT3, STAT5A, STAT5B and STAT6 transcription factors. Displays histone acetyltransferase activity toward H3 and H4; the relevance of such activity remains however unclear. Plays a central role in creating multisubunit coactivator complexes that act via remodeling of chromatin, and possibly acts by participating in both chromatin remodeling and recruitment of general transcription factors. Required with NCOA2 to control energy balance between white and brown adipose tissues. Required for mediating steroid hormone response. Isoform 2 has a higher thyroid hormone-dependent transactivation activity than isoform 1 and isoform 3.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Evolutionary Conservation

 

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Publication Abstract from PubMed

Liver X receptors (LXRs) are nuclear receptors that are central regulators of cholesterol homeostasis, and synthetic LXR agonists have shown promise as promoters of reverse cholesterol transport and anti-inflammatory agents. Here, we present three X-ray structures of three different agonists bound to the ligand binding domain of LXRalpha. These compounds are GW3965, F(3)methylAA, and a benzisoxazole urea, and we show that these diverse chemical scaffolds address common structural themes, leading to high binding affinity for LXR. Our structures show the LXRalpha ligand binding domain in its homodimeric form, an arrangement previously thought to be stereochemically difficult. A comparison with existing structures of the LXRbeta homodimer and LXRalpha:RXR (retinoid X receptor) heterodimers explains differences in dimer affinity and leads us to propose a model for allosteric activation in nuclear receptor dimers, in which an unactivated RXR partner provides an inhibitory tail wrap to the cofactor binding pocket of LXR.

X-ray structures of the LXRalpha LBD in its homodimeric form and implications for heterodimer signaling.,Fradera X, Vu D, Nimz O, Skene R, Hosfield D, Wynands R, Cooke AJ, Haunso A, King A, Bennett DJ, McGuire R, Uitdehaag JC J Mol Biol. 2010 May 28;399(1):120-32. Epub 2010 Apr 9. PMID:20382159[8]

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See Also

References

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  8. Fradera X, Vu D, Nimz O, Skene R, Hosfield D, Wynands R, Cooke AJ, Haunso A, King A, Bennett DJ, McGuire R, Uitdehaag JC. X-ray structures of the LXRalpha LBD in its homodimeric form and implications for heterodimer signaling. J Mol Biol. 2010 May 28;399(1):120-32. Epub 2010 Apr 9. PMID:20382159 doi:10.1016/j.jmb.2010.04.005

3ipq, resolution 2.00Å

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