Structural highlights
Function
[NMDZ1_RAT] NMDA receptor subtype of glutamate-gated ion channels possesses high calcium permeability and voltage-dependent sensitivity to magnesium. Mediated by glycine. Plays a key role in synaptic plasticity, synaptogenesis, excitotoxicity, memory acquisition and learning. It mediates neuronal functions in glutamate neurotransmission. Is involved in the cell surface targeting of NMDA receptors.[1]
Publication Abstract from PubMed
Competitive antagonists against N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors have played critical roles throughout the history of neuropharmacology and basic neuroscience. There are currently numerous NMDA receptor antagonists containing a variety of chemical groups. Among those compounds, a GluN2-specific antagonist, (R)-[(S)-1-(4-bromo-phenyl)-ethylamino]-(2,3-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoxalin-5 -yl)-methyl]-phosphonic acid (NVP-AAM077), contains a unique combination of a dioxoquinoxalinyl ring, a bromophenyl group, and a phosphono group. Here, we present the crystal structure of the isolated ligand-binding domain (LBD) of the GluN1-GluN2A NMDA receptor in complex with the GluN1 agonist glycine and the GluN2A antagonist NVP-AAM077. The structure shows placement of the dioxoquinoxalinyl ring and the phosphono group of NVP-AAM077 in the glutamate binding pocket in GluN2A and the novel interaction between the bromophenyl group and GluN1-Glu781 at the GluN1-GluN2A subunit interface. Site-directed mutagenesis of GluN1-Glu781 reduced the potency of inhibition by NVP-AAM077, thus confirming the involvement of the GluN1 subunit for binding of NVP-AAM077. The unique antagonist binding pattern shown in this study provides a novel dimension to design and create antagonists with potential therapeutic values.
Novel mode of antagonist binding in NMDA receptors revealed by the crystal structure of the GluN1-GluN2A ligand-binding domain complexed to NVP-AAM077.,Romero-Hernandez A, Furukawa H Mol Pharmacol. 2017 May 3. pii: mol.116.107912. doi: 10.1124/mol.116.107912. PMID:28468946[2]
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References
- ↑ Inanobe A, Furukawa H, Gouaux E. Mechanism of partial agonist action at the NR1 subunit of NMDA receptors. Neuron. 2005 Jul 7;47(1):71-84. PMID:15996549 doi:10.1016/j.neuron.2005.05.022
- ↑ Romero-Hernandez A, Furukawa H. Novel mode of antagonist binding in NMDA receptors revealed by the crystal structure of the GluN1-GluN2A ligand-binding domain complexed to NVP-AAM077. Mol Pharmacol. 2017 May 3. pii: mol.116.107912. doi: 10.1124/mol.116.107912. PMID:28468946 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1124/mol.116.107912
