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Structural asymmetry in FGF23 signaling

by Shih-hsien Liu, Zhousheng Xiao, Jeremy C Smith, Darryl Quarles
Publication Type
Journal
Journal Name
Trends in Pharmacological Sciences
Publication Date
Page Numbers
1 to 3
Volume
44
Issue
11

Chen et al. have derived cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) structures of signaling complexes of the endocrine hormone fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) with fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR), α-Klotho, and heparin sulfate. These structures are asymmetric, leading to questions concerning in vivo function, and will facilitate structure-based drug design to modulate FGF23 signaling.