Conformational landscape of soluble α-klotho revealed by cryogenic electron microscopy
Schnicker, N. J.; Xu, Z.; Amir, M.; Gakhar, L.; Huang, C.-L.
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-Klotho (KLA) is a type-1 membranous protein that can associate with fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) to form co-receptor for FGF23. The ectodomain of unassociated KLA is shed as soluble KLA (sKLA) to exert FGFR/FGF23-independent pleiotropic functions. The previously determined X-ray crystal structure of the extracellular region of sKLA in complex with FGF23 and FGFR1c suggests that sKLA functions solely as an on-demand coreceptor for FGF23. To understand the FGFR/FGF23-independent pleiotropic functions of sKLA, we investigated biophysical properties and structure of apo-sKLA. Mass photometry revealed that sKLA can form a stable structure with FGFR and/or FGF23 as well as sKLA dimer in solution. Single particle cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) supported the dimeric structure of sKLA. Cryo-EM further revealed a 3.3[A] resolution structure of apo-sKLA that overlays well with its counterpart in the ternary complex with several distinct features. Compared to the ternary complex, the KL2 domain of apo-sKLA is more flexible. 3D variability analysis revealed that apo-sKLA adopts conformations with different KL1-KL2 interdomain bending and rotational angles. The potential multiple forms and shapes of sKLA support its role as FGFR-independent hormone with pleiotropic functions. A comprehensive understanding of the sKLA conformational landscape will provide the foundation for developing klotho-related therapies for diseases.
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