7XKK

Human Cx36/GJD2 gap junction channel in detergents


Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
  • Resolution: 3.20 Å
  • Aggregation State: PARTICLE 
  • Reconstruction Method: SINGLE PARTICLE 

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Literature

Cryo-EM structures of human Cx36/GJD2 neuronal gap junction channel.

Lee, S.N.Cho, H.J.Jeong, H.Ryu, B.Lee, H.J.Kim, M.Yoo, J.Woo, J.S.Lee, H.H.

(2023) Nat Commun 14: 1347-1347

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-37040-8
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    7XKI, 7XKK, 7XKT, 7XL8, 7XNH, 7XNV, 8HKP

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    Connexin 36 (Cx36) is responsible for signal transmission in electrical synapses by forming interneuronal gap junctions. Despite the critical role of Cx36 in normal brain function, the molecular architecture of the Cx36 gap junction channel (GJC) is unknown. Here, we determine cryo-electron microscopy structures of Cx36 GJC at 2.2-3.6 Å resolutions, revealing a dynamic equilibrium between its closed and open states. In the closed state, channel pores are obstructed by lipids, while N-terminal helices (NTHs) are excluded from the pore. In the open state with pore-lining NTHs, the pore is more acidic than those in Cx26 and Cx46/50 GJCs, explaining its strong cation selectivity. The conformational change during channel opening also includes the α-to-π-helix transition of the first transmembrane helix, which weakens the protomer-protomer interaction. Our structural analyses provide high resolution information on the conformational flexibility of Cx36 GJC and suggest a potential role of lipids in the channel gating.


  • Organizational Affiliation

    Department of Life Sciences, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea.


Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
Gap junction delta-2 protein
A, B, C, D, E
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L
332Homo sapiensMutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: GJD2GJA9
Membrane Entity: Yes 
UniProt & NIH Common Fund Data Resources
Find proteins for Q9UKL4 (Homo sapiens)
Explore Q9UKL4 
Go to UniProtKB:  Q9UKL4
PHAROS:  Q9UKL4
GTEx:  ENSG00000159248 
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UniProt GroupQ9UKL4
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Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
  • Resolution: 3.20 Å
  • Aggregation State: PARTICLE 
  • Reconstruction Method: SINGLE PARTICLE 

Structure Validation

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Entry History & Funding Information

Deposition Data


Funding OrganizationLocationGrant Number
National Research Foundation (NRF, Korea)Korea, Republic Of2018R1C1B6004447
National Research Foundation (NRF, Korea)Korea, Republic Of2022R1A2B5B02002529

Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2023-04-26
    Type: Initial release