Substrate binding and inhibition of the anion exchanger 1 transporter

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Title: Substrate binding and inhibition of the anion exchanger 1 transporter
Authors: Capper, Michael J., Yang, Shifan, Stone, Alexander C., Vatansever, Sezen, Zilberg, Gregory, Mathiharan, Yamuna Kalyani, Habib, Raul, Hutchinson, Keino, Zhao, Yihan, Schlessinger, Avner, Mezei, Mihaly, Osman, Roman, Zhang, Bin, Wacker, Daniel
Source: Nature Structural and Molecular Biology; 20230101, Issue: Preprints p1-10, 10p
Abstract: Anion exchanger 1 (AE1), a member of the solute carrier (SLC) family, is the primary bicarbonate transporter in erythrocytes, regulating pH levels and CO2transport between lungs and tissues. Previous studies characterized its role in erythrocyte structure and provided insight into transport regulation. However, key questions remain regarding substrate binding and transport, mechanisms of drug inhibition and modulation by membrane components. Here we present seven cryo-EM structures in apo, bicarbonate-bound and inhibitor-bound states. These, combined with uptake and computational studies, reveal important molecular features of substrate recognition and transport, and illuminate sterol binding sites, to elucidate distinct inhibitory mechanisms of research chemicals and prescription drugs. We further probe the substrate binding site via structure-based ligand screening, identifying an AE1 inhibitor. Together, our findings provide insight into mechanisms of solute carrier transport and inhibition.
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ISSN:15459993
15459985
DOI:10.1038/s41594-023-01085-6
Published in:Nature Structural and Molecular Biology
Language:English