Structure of a mammalian sperm cation channel complex
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报告开始:2021年08月07日 17:10 (Asia/Shanghai)

报告时间:30min

所在会议:[S1] Plenary Session » [P2] Plenary Session 2

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The cation channel of sperm (CatSper) is essential for sperm motility and fertility. CatSper comprises the pore-forming proteins CATSPER1–4 and multiple auxiliary subunits, including CATSPERβ, γ, δ, ε, ζ, and EFCAB9. Here, we report the cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) structure of the CatSper complex isolated from mouse sperm. In the extracellular view, CATSPER1–4 conform to the conventional domain-swapped voltage-gated ion channel fold, following a counterclockwise arrangement. The auxiliary subunits CATSPERβ, γ, δ and ε—each of which contains a single transmembrane segment and a large extracellular domain—constitute a pavilion-like structure that stabilizes the entire complex through interactions with CATSPER4, 1, 3 and 2, respectively. Our EM map reveals several previously uncharacterized components, exemplified by the organic anion transporter SLCO6C1. We name this channel–transporter ultracomplex the CatSpermasome. The assembly and organization details of the CatSpermasome presented here lay the foundation for the development of CatSpermasome-related treatments for male infertility and non-hormonal contraceptives.
 
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WuJianping
Assistant Professor Westlake University

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