Zhangmeng Du, Zeyuan Guan, Hai Liu, Jie Zhang, Haitao He, Zhiwen Zheng, Wenhui Zhang, Lihuan Jiang, Jiaqi Zuo, Yan Liu, Beijing Wan, Haifu Tu, Faming Dong, Xuelei Lai, Lizhong Xiong, Ping Yin, Shaowu Xue, Yanke Chen, Zhu Liu
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Cryo-EM structure and dynamic basis of phosphate uptake by PHT1 in rice
Phosphorus is an essential macronutrient for plants, primarily absorbed from the soil as inorganic phosphate (Pi) through root-located Pi transporters. Despite decades of research into these transporters as targets for developing Pi-efficient crops, their mechanisms for Pi import remain poorly understood. Here, we present the cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) structures of the rice Pi importer OsPHT1;11 in both Pi-bound and unbound forms, characterize its conformational dynamics, and demonstrate how these dynamics contribute to its transport function. Pi is recognized through conserved residues found in plants, with its translocation facilitated by a typical alternating-access mechanism. Single-molecule fluorescence resonance energy transfer (smFRET) analyses show that this transporter undergoes dynamic conformational fluctuations, which are differentially linked to its Pi transport capability, with a predominance of extracellular open conformations favoring Pi transport, while more populated intracellular open conformations hinder it. These findings highlight key conformational determinants of transport activity and provide mechanistic insights into Pi uptake in plants.
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Developmental Cell, established in 2001, is a comprehensive journal that explores a wide range of topics in cell and developmental biology. Our publication encompasses work across various disciplines within biology, with a particular emphasis on investigating the intersections between cell biology, developmental biology, and other related fields. Our primary objective is to present research conducted through a cell biological perspective, addressing the essential mechanisms governing cell function, cellular interactions, and responses to the environment. Moreover, we focus on understanding the collective behavior of cells, culminating in the formation of tissues, organs, and whole organisms, while also investigating the consequences of any malfunctions in these intricate processes.