Modeling the closed and open state conformations of the GABA(A) ion channel--plausible structural insights for channel gating. 2012

R S K Vijayan, and Neha Trivedi, and Sudipendra Nath Roy, and Indrani Bera, and Prabu Manoharan, and Pavan V Payghan, and Dhananjay Bhattacharyya, and Nanda Ghoshal
Structural Biology and Bioinformatics Division, CSIR - Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata -700 032, India.

Recent disclosure of high resolution crystal structures of Gloeobacter violaceus (GLIC) in open state and Erwinia chrysanthemii (ELIC) in closed state provides newer avenues to advance our knowledge and understanding of the physiologically and pharmacologically important ionotropic GABA(A) ion channel. The present modeling study envisions understanding the complex molecular transitions involved in ionic conductance, which were not evident in earlier disclosed homology models. In particular, emphasis was put on understanding the structural basis of gating, gating transition from the closed to the open state on an atomic scale. Homology modeling of two different physiological states of GABA(A) was carried out using their respective templates. The ability of induced fit docking in breaking the critical inter residue salt bridge (Glu155β(2) and Arg207β(2)) upon endogenous GABA docking reflects the perceived side chain rearrangements that occur at the orthosteric site and consolidate the quality of the model. Biophysical calculations like electrostatic mapping, pore radius calculation, ion solvation profile, and normal-mode analysis (NMA) were undertaken to address pertinent questions like the following: How the change in state of the ion channel alters the electrostatic environment across the lumen; How accessible is the Cl(-) ion in the open state and closed state; What structural changes regulate channel gating. A "Twist to Turn" global motion evinced at the quaternary level accompanied by tilting and rotation of the M2 helices along the membrane normal rationalizes the structural transition involved in gating. This perceived global motion hints toward a conserved gating mechanism among pLGIC. To paraphrase, this modeling study proves to be a reliable framework for understanding the structure function relationship of the hitherto unresolved GABA(A) ion channel. The modeled structures presented herein not only reveal the structurally distinct conformational states of the GABA(A) ion channel but also explain the biophysical difference between the respective states.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D011963 Receptors, GABA-A Cell surface proteins which bind GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID and contain an integral membrane chloride channel. Each receptor is assembled as a pentamer from a pool of at least 19 different possible subunits. The receptors belong to a superfamily that share a common CYSTEINE loop. Benzodiazepine-Gaba Receptors,GABA-A Receptors,Receptors, Benzodiazepine,Receptors, Benzodiazepine-GABA,Receptors, Diazepam,Receptors, GABA-Benzodiazepine,Receptors, Muscimol,Benzodiazepine Receptor,Benzodiazepine Receptors,Benzodiazepine-GABA Receptor,Diazepam Receptor,Diazepam Receptors,GABA(A) Receptor,GABA-A Receptor,GABA-A Receptor alpha Subunit,GABA-A Receptor beta Subunit,GABA-A Receptor delta Subunit,GABA-A Receptor epsilon Subunit,GABA-A Receptor gamma Subunit,GABA-A Receptor rho Subunit,GABA-Benzodiazepine Receptor,GABA-Benzodiazepine Receptors,Muscimol Receptor,Muscimol Receptors,delta Subunit, GABA-A Receptor,epsilon Subunit, GABA-A Receptor,gamma-Aminobutyric Acid Subtype A Receptors,Benzodiazepine GABA Receptor,Benzodiazepine Gaba Receptors,GABA A Receptor,GABA A Receptor alpha Subunit,GABA A Receptor beta Subunit,GABA A Receptor delta Subunit,GABA A Receptor epsilon Subunit,GABA A Receptor gamma Subunit,GABA A Receptor rho Subunit,GABA A Receptors,GABA Benzodiazepine Receptor,GABA Benzodiazepine Receptors,Receptor, Benzodiazepine,Receptor, Benzodiazepine-GABA,Receptor, Diazepam,Receptor, GABA-A,Receptor, GABA-Benzodiazepine,Receptor, Muscimol,Receptors, Benzodiazepine GABA,Receptors, GABA A,Receptors, GABA Benzodiazepine,delta Subunit, GABA A Receptor,epsilon Subunit, GABA A Receptor,gamma Aminobutyric Acid Subtype A Receptors
D005680 gamma-Aminobutyric Acid The most common inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. 4-Aminobutyric Acid,GABA,4-Aminobutanoic Acid,Aminalon,Aminalone,Gammalon,Lithium GABA,gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, Calcium Salt (2:1),gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, Hydrochloride,gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, Monolithium Salt,gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, Monosodium Salt,gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, Zinc Salt (2:1),4 Aminobutanoic Acid,4 Aminobutyric Acid,Acid, Hydrochloride gamma-Aminobutyric,GABA, Lithium,Hydrochloride gamma-Aminobutyric Acid,gamma Aminobutyric Acid,gamma Aminobutyric Acid, Hydrochloride,gamma Aminobutyric Acid, Monolithium Salt,gamma Aminobutyric Acid, Monosodium Salt
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001426 Bacterial Proteins Proteins found in any species of bacterium. Bacterial Gene Products,Bacterial Gene Proteins,Gene Products, Bacterial,Bacterial Gene Product,Bacterial Gene Protein,Bacterial Protein,Gene Product, Bacterial,Gene Protein, Bacterial,Gene Proteins, Bacterial,Protein, Bacterial,Proteins, Bacterial
D013816 Thermodynamics A rigorously mathematical analysis of energy relationships (heat, work, temperature, and equilibrium). It describes systems whose states are determined by thermal parameters, such as temperature, in addition to mechanical and electromagnetic parameters. (From Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 12th ed) Thermodynamic
D015640 Ion Channel Gating The opening and closing of ion channels due to a stimulus. The stimulus can be a change in membrane potential (voltage-gated), drugs or chemical transmitters (ligand-gated), or a mechanical deformation. Gating is thought to involve conformational changes of the ion channel which alters selective permeability. Gating, Ion Channel,Gatings, Ion Channel,Ion Channel Gatings
D017434 Protein Structure, Tertiary The level of protein structure in which combinations of secondary protein structures (ALPHA HELICES; BETA SHEETS; loop regions, and AMINO ACID MOTIFS) pack together to form folded shapes. Disulfide bridges between cysteines in two different parts of the polypeptide chain along with other interactions between the chains play a role in the formation and stabilization of tertiary structure. Tertiary Protein Structure,Protein Structures, Tertiary,Tertiary Protein Structures
D055672 Static Electricity The accumulation of an electric charge on a object Electrostatic,Electrostatics,Static Charge,Charge, Static,Charges, Static,Electricity, Static,Static Charges
D062105 Molecular Docking Simulation A computer simulation technique that is used to model the interaction between two molecules. Typically the docking simulation measures the interactions of a small molecule or ligand with a part of a larger molecule such as a protein. Molecular Docking,Molecular Docking Simulations,Molecular Docking Analysis,Analysis, Molecular Docking,Docking Analysis, Molecular,Docking Simulation, Molecular,Docking, Molecular,Molecular Docking Analyses,Molecular Dockings,Simulation, Molecular Docking
D020836 Protein Structure, Quaternary The characteristic 3-dimensional shape and arrangement of multimeric proteins (aggregates of more than one polypeptide chain). Quaternary Protein Structure,Protein Structures, Quaternary,Quaternary Protein Structures

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