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Structure of γ-secretase (PSEN1/APH-1B) in complex with Aβ46 provides insights into amyloid-β processing and modulation by the APH-1B isoform

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Odorcic, Ivica, Hamed Soliman, Mohamed Belal, Lismont, Sam, Chávez-Gutiérrez, Lucía, Efremov, Rouslan G.·2023·Nature Communications
DOI 10.1101/2023.09.09.556900

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Deposition of amyloid-β (Aβ) peptides in the brain is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. Aβs are generated through sequential proteolysis of the amyloid precursor protein by the γ-secretase complexes (GSECs). Aβ peptide length, which is modulated by the Presenilin (PSEN) and APH-1 subunits of GSEC, is critical for Alzheimer’s pathogenesis. Despite high relevance, mechanistic understanding of the proteolysis of Aβ, and its modulation by APH-1, remain incomplete. Here, we report cryo-EM structures of human GSEC (PSEN1/APH-1B) reconstituted into lipid nanodiscs in apo form and in complex with the intermediate Aβ46 substrate. We found a divergent APH-1 loop to be involved with PSEN1 in substrate-binding-induced concerted rearrangements. Upstream the catalytic site, Aβ46 structure is similar to the endopeptidase substrates and is stabilised by polar interactions including a previously unseen interaction with PSEN1 loop1. The hybrid β-sheet was not observed downstream the catalytic site.

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Metadata

Authors
Odorcic, I., Hamed Soliman, M. B., Lismont, S., Chávez-Gutiérrez, L., & Efremov, R. G.
Affiliations
  • VIB-KU Leuven Center for Brain & Disease Research (BE)
  • Vrije Universiteit Brussel (BE)
Corresponding author
Efremov, Rouslan G.
ORCID
Venue
Nature Communications
Publisher
openRxiv
Published
2023-09-09
Volume
15
Issue
1
ISSN
2041-1723 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1101/2023.09.09.556900
OpenAlex
W4399053952
Cited by
15
References
1
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2026: 3 · 2025: 7 · 2024: 5
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4.28
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Language
en
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cc-by
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  • Nature Communications (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) (acceptedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • Lirias (submittedVersion, cc-by)
  • RePEc: Research Papers in Economics (submittedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Funders
  • Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (G054617N, G0H5916N, G008023N, G0B2519N)
  • Vlaams Instituut voor Biotechnologie
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Alzheimer's disease research and treatments
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Structural Biology › Enzyme Structure and Function
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
Keywords
gamma-secretase, amyloid-beta processing, presenilin 1, Alzheimer's disease, amyloid precursor protein, substrate recognition, allosteric regulation, lipid nanodiscs, cryo-EM structure, hydrogen bonding

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