3U9Q

Ligand binding domain of PPARgamma complexed with Decanoic Acid and PGC-1a peptide


Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 1.52 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.222 
  • R-Value Work: 0.183 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.185 

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Literature

Identification and Mechanism of 10-Carbon Fatty Acid as Modulating Ligand of Peroxisome Proliferator-activated Receptors.

Malapaka, R.R.Khoo, S.Zhang, J.Choi, J.H.Zhou, X.E.Xu, Y.Gong, Y.Li, J.Yong, E.L.Chalmers, M.J.Chang, L.Resau, J.H.Griffin, P.R.Chen, Y.E.Xu, H.E.

(2012) J Biol Chem 287: 183-195

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.M111.294785
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    3U9Q

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARα, -β/δ, and -γ) are a subfamily of nuclear receptors that plays key roles in glucose and lipid metabolism. PPARγ is the molecular target of the thiazolidinedione class of antidiabetic drugs that has many side effects. PPARγ is also activated by long chain unsaturated or oxidized/nitrated fatty acids, but its relationship with the medium chain fatty acids remains unclear even though the medium chain triglyceride oils have been used to control weight gain and glycemic index. Here, we show that decanoic acid (DA), a 10-carbon fatty acid and a major component of medium chain triglyceride oils, is a direct ligand of PPARγ. DA binds and partially activates PPARγ without leading to adipogenesis. Crystal structure reveals that DA occupies a novel binding site and only partially stabilizes the AF-2 helix. DA also binds weakly to PPARα and PPARβ/δ. Treatments with DA and its triglyceride form improve glucose sensitivity and lipid profiles without weight gain in diabetic mice. Together, these results suggest that DA is a modulating ligand for PPARs, and the structure can aid in designing better and safer PPARγ-based drugs.


  • Organizational Affiliation

    Laboratories of Structural Sciences, Van Andel Research Institute, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503. Electronic address: [email protected].


Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma269Homo sapiensMutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: NR1C3PPARG
UniProt & NIH Common Fund Data Resources
Find proteins for P37231 (Homo sapiens)
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Go to UniProtKB:  P37231
PHAROS:  P37231
GTEx:  ENSG00000132170 
Entity Groups  
Sequence Clusters30% Identity50% Identity70% Identity90% Identity95% Identity100% Identity
UniProt GroupP37231
Sequence Annotations
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  • Reference Sequence

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Entity ID: 2
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
PGC-1a peptide9Homo sapiensMutation(s): 0 
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Find proteins for Q9UBK2 (Homo sapiens)
Explore Q9UBK2 
Go to UniProtKB:  Q9UBK2
PHAROS:  Q9UBK2
GTEx:  ENSG00000109819 
Entity Groups  
UniProt GroupQ9UBK2
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  • Reference Sequence
Small Molecules
Ligands 1 Unique
IDChains Name / Formula / InChI Key2D Diagram3D Interactions
DKA
Query on DKA

Download Ideal Coordinates CCD File 
C [auth A]DECANOIC ACID
C10 H20 O2
GHVNFZFCNZKVNT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Binding Affinity Annotations 
IDSourceBinding Affinity
DKA PDBBind:  3U9Q Ki: 4.17e+4 (nM) from 1 assay(s)
Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 1.52 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.222 
  • R-Value Work: 0.183 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.185 
  • Space Group: P 1 21 1
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 43.726α = 90
b = 54.346β = 107.52
c = 66.809γ = 90
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
REFMACrefinement
PDB_EXTRACTdata extraction
HKL-2000data collection
DENZOdata reduction
SCALEPACKdata scaling
HKL-2000data scaling
PHASERphasing

Structure Validation

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Entry History 

Deposition Data

Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2011-11-09
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2012-01-18
    Changes: Database references
  • Version 1.2: 2017-11-08
    Changes: Refinement description
  • Version 1.3: 2024-02-28
    Changes: Data collection, Database references, Derived calculations