Mechanistic insights into the selective targeting of P2X3 receptor by camlipixant antagonist.

ABSTRACT: ATP-activated P2X3 receptors play a pivotal role in chronic cough, affecting more than 10% of the population. Despite the challenges posed by the highly conserved structure of P2X receptors, efforts to develop selective drugs targeting P2X3 have led to the development of camlipixant, a potent, selective P2X3 antagonist. However, the mechanisms of receptor desensitization, ion permeation, and structural basis of camlipixant binding to P2X3 remain unclear. Here, we report a cryo-EM structure of camlipixant-bound P2X3, revealing a previously undiscovered selective drug-binding site in the receptor. Our findings also demonstrate that conformational changes in the upper body domain, including the turret and camlipixant-binding pocket, play a critical role: turret opening facilitates P2X3 channe

SUBMITTER: Thach T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11783113 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature