3HJU

Crystal structure of human monoglyceride lipase

Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.20 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.229 
  • R-Value Work: 0.192 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.194 

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Literature

Crystal Structure of the Human Monoacylglycerol Lipase, a Key Actor in Endocannabinoid Signaling

Labar, G., Bauvois, C., Borel, F., Ferrer, J.-L., Wouters, J., Lambert, D.M.

(2010) Chembiochem 11: 218-227

  • DOI: 10.1002/cbic.200900621
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    3HJU

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    • 2-Arachidonoylglycerol plays a major role in endocannabinoid signaling, and is tightly regulated by the monoacylglycerol lipase (MAGL). Here we report the crystal structure of human MAGL. The protein crystallizes as a dimer, and despite structural homologies to haloperoxidases and esterases, it distinguishes itself by a wide and hydrophobic access to the catalytic site ...

    2-Arachidonoylglycerol plays a major role in endocannabinoid signaling, and is tightly regulated by the monoacylglycerol lipase (MAGL). Here we report the crystal structure of human MAGL. The protein crystallizes as a dimer, and despite structural homologies to haloperoxidases and esterases, it distinguishes itself by a wide and hydrophobic access to the catalytic site. An apolar helix covering the active site also gives structural insight into the amphitropic character of MAGL, and likely explains how MAGL interacts with membranes to recruit its substrate. Docking of 2-arachidonoylglycerol highlights a hydrophobic and a hydrophilic cavity that accommodate the lipid into the catalytic site. Moreover, we identified Cys201 as the crucial residue in MAGL inhibition by N-arachidonylmaleimide, a sulfhydryl-reactive compound. Beside the advance in the knowledge of endocannabinoids degradation routes, the structure of MAGL paves the way for future medicinal chemistry works aimed at the design of new drugs exploiting 2-arachidonoylglycerol transmission.

    Organizational Affiliation: 

    Unité de Chimie Pharmaceutique et de Radiopharmacie (CMFA), Louvain Drug Research Institute, Université catholique de Louvain, Faculté de Médecine, Avenue E. Mounier 73.40, 1200 Brussels, Belgium.



Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChainsSequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
Monoglyceride lipaseA, B342Homo sapiensMutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: MGLL
EC: 3.1.1.23
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Find proteins for Q99685 (Homo sapiens)
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Go to UniProtKB:  Q99685
PHAROS:  Q99685
GTEx:  ENSG00000074416 
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UniProt GroupQ99685
Protein Feature View
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  • Reference Sequence
Small Molecules
Ligands 1 Unique
IDChainsName / Formula / InChI Key2D Diagram3D Interactions
GOL
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C [auth A],
D [auth B]		GLYCEROL
C3 H8 O3
PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N		 Ligand Interaction
Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 2.20 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.229 
  • R-Value Work: 0.192 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.194 
  • Space Group: I 2 2 2
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 85.86α = 90
b = 127.23β = 90
c = 137.14γ = 90
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
REFMACrefinement
ADSCdata collection
XDSdata reduction
XSCALEdata scaling
PHASERphasing

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Entry History 

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Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2009-12-08
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2011-07-13
    Changes: Non-polymer description, Version format compliance