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Cryo-EM structure of homomeric TRPC channel with agonists, class 1
Structural highlights
FunctionTRPC5_HUMAN Thought to form a receptor-activated non-selective calcium permeant cation channel. Probably is operated by a phosphatidylinositol second messenger system activated by receptor tyrosine kinases or G-protein coupled receptors. Has also been shown to be calcium-selective (By similarity). May also be activated by intracellular calcium store depletion. Mediates calcium-dependent phosphatidylserine externalization and apoptosis in neurons via its association with PLSCR1 (By similarity).[UniProtKB:Q9QX29][1] Publication Abstract from PubMedTransient receptor potential (TRP) ion channels form heteromers through combinatorial associations of distinct subunits, contributing to the diversity of TRP channel functions. Among them, TRPC5, which forms a heteromer with TRPC1, represents an attractive pharmaceutical target for treating anxiety and depression. Here, we present the cryo-electron microscopy structure of the human TRPC1/C5 heteromer, composed of one TRPC1 subunit and three TRPC5 subunits. The incorporation of TRPC1 into the heteromer disrupts the C(4) symmetry of the TRPC5 homotetramer, resulting in a distinct ion conduction pathway characterized by an asymmetrically constricted selectivity filter and an asymmetric lower gate. The TRPC1/C5 heteromer displays recognizable structural features compared to the TRPC1/C4 heteromer, including a noncanonically tilted coiled-coil domain and a distinct intersubunit interactions. Furthermore, we elucidate the structures of human TRPC5 bound to the TRPC1/4/5-specific agonist, (-)-Englerin A. Our findings establish a foundation for exploring the diversity of heteromeric TRP channels and pave the way for targeting TRPC1/C5 as a therapeutic strategy. Molecular architecture of the human TRPC1/C5 heteromeric channel.,Kim SH, Park H, Kim J, Kang H, Won J, Lee BC, So I, Lee HH Nat Commun. 2025 Dec 10;17(1):317. doi: 10.1038/s41467-025-67024-9. PMID:41372144[2] From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. References
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