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Elucidation of the dynamic structural basis controlling signal selectivity of the G protein-coupled receptor b2AR

Research Project

Project/Area Number 21H02619
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Review Section Basic Section 47020:Pharmaceutical analytical chemistry and physicochemistry-related
Research InstitutionInstitute of Physical and Chemical Research

Principal Investigator

Imai Shunsuke  国立研究開発法人理化学研究所, 生命機能科学研究センター, 上級研究員 (20894413)

Project Period (FY) 2021-04-01 – 2024-03-31
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2023)
Budget Amount *help
¥17,420,000 (Direct Cost: ¥13,400,000、Indirect Cost: ¥4,020,000)
Fiscal Year 2023: ¥5,460,000 (Direct Cost: ¥4,200,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,260,000)
Fiscal Year 2022: ¥5,460,000 (Direct Cost: ¥4,200,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,260,000)
Fiscal Year 2021: ¥6,500,000 (Direct Cost: ¥5,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,500,000)
KeywordsGPCR / 溶液NMR / シグナル選択性 / Gタンパク質共役型受容体 / 溶液NMR法 / バイアスリガンド / NMR / 動的構造
Outline of Research at the Start

Gタンパク質共役型受容体GPCRは、細胞内の複数のシグナル経路を通じて様々な生理応答を制御する膜タンパク質である。したがって、細胞内シグナルの調節機構を理解しこれを制御する薬剤を開発するためには、GPCRの動作機構を解明することが必要である。本申請では、GPCRが多様な細胞内シグナルのバランスを調節する機構を解明し制御することを目的として、細胞内シグナル経路の活性化度が偏重するリガンド(バイアスリガンド)の作用発現の構造基盤を解析する。

Outline of Final Research Achievements

In this study, we aimed to unravel the structural basis governing signal selectivity in GPCRs, focusing on b2AR. We compared the dynamic structures of b2AR in the balanced ligand-bound state and the biased ligand-bound state to shed light on the underlying mechanisms.
Our approach involved subjecting the balanced ligand isoproterenol and the biased ligand isoetharine to NMR analysis. The results revealed that the ethyl group of isoetharine engages in a steric clash with residue F193 on the extracellular loop of b2AR. This collision alters the structue near A134 on the intracellular side of TM3 and A226 on the intracellular side of TM5.
Based on these findings, we propose that the intracellular structural changes observed in the presence of the biased ligand play a role in determining signal selectivity. This discovery provides new insights into the complex interplay between ligand binding and the resulting conformational changes that shape the signaling outcomes of GPCRs.

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

GPCRのシグナル選択性は、薬の主作用と副作用のバランスを規定する可能性があるため、その機構の理解と制御は副作用を抑えたGPCR薬の開発において重要な課題である。本研究では、isoproterenolにエチル基が付加したisoetahrineが、なぜisoproterenolにはないシグナル選択性を示すのかを解析し、その違いがTM3やTM5の細胞内側の残基周辺の構造変化を誘起することを示した。この成果は、この領域の構造変化に着目することで既知化合物より強いシグナル選択性を示す新規バイアスリガンドを開発できる可能性を示した点において学術的および社会的意義を有する。

Report

(4 results)
  • 2023 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report ( PDF )
  • 2022 Annual Research Report
  • 2021 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (13 results)

All 2023 2022 2021

All Journal Article (4 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 3 results,  Open Access: 2 results) Presentation (9 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 4 results)

  • [Journal Article] Evaluation of Drug Responses to Human β2AR Using Native Mass Spectrometry2023

    • Author(s)
      Tajiri Michiko、Imai Shunsuke、Konuma Tsuyoshi、Shimamoto Keiko、Shimada Ichio、Akashi Satoko
    • Journal Title

      ACS Omega

      Volume: 8 Issue: 27 Pages: 24544-24551

    • DOI

      10.1021/acsomega.3c02737

    • Related Report
      2023 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access
  • [Journal Article] Function-Related Conformational Dynamics of GPCRs Revealed by Solution NMR2022

    • Author(s)
      UEDA Takumi、KOFUKU Yutaka、TAKEUCHI Koh、IMAI Shunsuke、SHIRAISHI Yutaro、SHIMADA Ichio
    • Journal Title

      Nihon Kessho Gakkaishi

      Volume: 64 Issue: 4 Pages: 279-284

    • DOI

      10.5940/jcrsj.64.279

    • ISSN
      0369-4585, 1884-5576
    • Year and Date
      2022-12-15
    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
  • [Journal Article] Function-related dynamics of GPCRs2022

    • Author(s)
      Ueda Takumi、Imai Shunsuke、Shimada Ichio
    • Journal Title

      Journal of Magnetic Resonance

      Volume: 336 Pages: 107164-107164

    • DOI

      10.1016/j.jmr.2022.107164

    • Related Report
      2021 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Function-Related Dynamics in Multi-Spanning Helical Membrane Proteins Revealed by Solution NMR2021

    • Author(s)
      Takeuchi Koh、Kofuku Yutaka、Imai Shunsuke、Ueda Takumi、Tokunaga Yuji、Toyama Yuki、Shiraishi Yutaro、Shimada Ichio
    • Journal Title

      Membranes

      Volume: 11 Issue: 8 Pages: 604-604

    • DOI

      10.3390/membranes11080604

    • Related Report
      2021 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access
  • [Presentation] Structural equilibrium underlying ligand-dependent activation of beta2-adrenoreceptor2023

    • Author(s)
      Shunsuke Imai
    • Organizer
      IPR x RIKEN (BDR) Symposium 2023
    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] Gタンパク質共役受容体(GPCR)の作動薬・拮抗薬をスクリーニングするネイティブ質量分析2022

    • Author(s)
      田尻 道子、今井 駿輔、小沼 剛、島本 啓子、嶋田 一夫、明石 知子
    • Organizer
      第70回質量分析総合討論会
    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] Structural equilibrium underlying ligand-dependent activation of b2-adrenoreceptor2022

    • Author(s)
      Shunsuke Imai, Tomoki Yokomizo, Yutaka Kofuku, Yutaro Shiraishi, Takumi Ueda, Ichio Shimada
    • Organizer
      29th International Conference on Magnetic Resonance in Biological Systems
    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Activation mechanism of the μ-opioid receptor by an allosteric modulator2022

    • Author(s)
      Shun Kaneko, Shunsuke Imai, Nobuaki Asao, Yutaka Kofuku, Takumi Ueda, Ichio Shimada
    • Organizer
      the 29th International Conference on Magnetic Resonance in Biological Systems
    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Structural equilibrium underlying ligand-dependent activation of beta2-adrenoreceptor2022

    • Author(s)
      Shunsuke Imai
    • Organizer
      The 7th International Symposium on Drug Discovery and Design by NMR
    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] ミューオピオイド受容体のアロステリックモジュレーターによる活性化機構の解明2022

    • Author(s)
      金子 舜、今井 駿輔、浅尾 信央、幸福 裕、上田 卓見、嶋田 一夫
    • Organizer
      第61回NMR討論会
    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] Gタンパク質共役型受容体b2ARのリガンド依存的活性化機構2022

    • Author(s)
      今井 駿輔、横溝 智貴、幸福 裕、白石 勇太郎、上田 卓見、嶋田 一夫
    • Organizer
      第61回NMR討論会
    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] ネイティブ質量分析によるGタンパク質共役受容体(GPCR)の作動薬・拮抗薬スクリーニング2022

    • Author(s)
      田尻 道子、今井 駿輔、小沼 剛、島本 啓子、嶋田 一夫、明石 知子
    • Organizer
      第95回日本生化学会大会
    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] Structural equilibrium underlying ligand-dependent activation of b2-adrenoreceptor.2021

    • Author(s)
      Imai S, Yokomizo T, Kofuku Y, Shiraishi Y, Ueda T, Shimada I.
    • Organizer
      22nd International Society of Magnetic Resonance Conference, 9th Asia-Pacific NMR Symposium
    • Related Report
      2021 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research

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