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- Dopamine activates astrocytes in prefrontal cortex via α1-adrenergic receptors
sense diverse neurotransmitters and neuromodulators and, in turn, orchestrate regulation of neuroactive substances
- Novel Therapies for Cardiometabolic Disease: Recent Findings in Studies with Hormone...
One successful strategy is the so-called metabolic surgery whose beneficial effects are beyond dietary One key underlying mechanism behind this surgery is the cooperative improved action of the preproglucagon-derived Great success has been reached with therapies based on the GLP-1 receptor monoagonism; therefore, a logical
- Comparative study of neuropeptide signaling systems in Hemiptera
Hormone-Related Peptides (GnRHs) system of Sternorrhyncha was differentiated from those of the other 2 suborders
- Genome-scale CRISPR screening reveals that C3aR signaling is critical for rapid capture of fungi...
interaction, we conducted a host-directed CRISPR-Cas9 screen and identified 361 genes that modify macrophage susceptibility Although it is known that complement components react with the fungal surface, leading to opsonization We also showed that the EMC promotes surface expression of C3aR, likely explaining its identification
- Developing the Cannabinoid Receptor 2 (CB2) pharmacopoeia: past, present, and future
Promising preclinical data supports the applicability of CB2 activation in autoimmune and inflammatory
- Label-free LC-MS based assay to characterize small molecule compound binding to cells
Competition binding analysis by titration of five known ligands suggested a good correlation with their This versatile method allows quantitative characterization of ligand binding to cell surface expressed
- Cholesterol-Dependent Dynamics of the Serotonin1A Receptor Utilizing Single Particle Tracking: ...
These results are supported by our recent work and present observations that show polymerization of G-actin
- G protein-coupled receptor signaling: transducers and effectors
We will first summarize their prominent roles in GPCR pharmacology before transitioning into less well-explored
- Pepducin-mediated G Protein-Coupled Receptor Signaling in the Cardiovascular System
with therapeutic potential that have even been used safely in phase 1 and 2 clinical trials in human subjects
- The regulation of PKA signaling in obesity and in the maintenance of metabolic health
Mouse models have provided invaluable information on the roles for PKA subunits in brain and key metabolic Variants identified in PKA subunit genes cause Cushing syndrome that is characterized by metabolic dysregulation
- Protein Uncoupling as an Innovative Practice in Diabetes Mellitus Treatment: A Metabolic Disorder
UCPs are hypothesised to be triggered by superoxide and then reduce mitochondrial free radical production
- G protein-biased GPR3 signaling ameliorates amyloid pathology in a preclinical Alzheimer's disease..
preferentially activate G protein or β-arrestin signaling pathways, are leading to the development of drugs with superior changes in amyloid pathology are accompanied by robust microglial and astrocytic hypertrophy, which suggest
- Bell-Evans model and steered molecular dynamics in uncovering the dissociation kinetics of ligands..
Subsequently, binding pocket hotspot residues that would be important for further computational mutagenesis
- Dr. GPCR Virtual Cafe with Matthew Eddy - New date!
It's a great opportunity to get warmed up for the upcoming Summit starting the next Monday.
- Although the cannabinoid type-2 receptor (CB2) is highly expressed in the immune system, emerging...
selectively targeting CB2 receptors with respect to schizophrenia, the studies discussed below could suggest
- Developing the Cannabinoid Receptor 2 (CB2) pharmacopeia: past, present, and future
Promising preclinical data support the applicability of CB2 activation in autoimmune and inflammatory
- TRPM3 in the eye and in the nervous system - from new findings to novel mechanisms
calcium-permeable cation channel TRPM3 can be activated by heat and the endogenous steroid pregnenolone sulfate
- Molecular insights into psychedelic drug action
Here we review the current knowledge regarding the molecular details of psychedelic drug actions and suggest
- Adenosine receptor signalling in Alzheimer's disease
Emerging evidence suggests adenosine G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are promising therapeutic targets In this review, we provide an accessible summary of the literature on Alzheimer's disease and the therapeutic strategies, including allosterism and the targeting of oligomers, which may increase drug discovery success
- GRK2 in cardiovascular disease and its potential as a therapeutic target
These data support the premise that GRK2 should be at the forefront of a novel investigative drug search GPCRs, describes the structure and functions of GRK2 in cardiac function and maladaptive pathology, and summarizes
- Posttranslational modifications in GPCR internalization
Here, this review summarizes different PTMs in GPCR internalization and analyzes their significance in
- Structural basis of GPCR coupling to distinct signal transducers: implications for biased signaling
Our analysis suggests that the structures of GPCRs bound to these interaction partners available today there are no generalizable GPCR conformations conducive to binding a particular type of partner; (ii) subtle
- Synthesis and characterization of an orally bioavailable small molecule agonist of the apelin recept
In summary, a potent and selective APJ agonist suitable for in vivo studies of APJ in peripheral tissues
- Fluorescent Ligands Targeting Intracellular Allosteric Binding Site of the Chemokine Receptor CCR2
tetramethylrhodamine (TAMRA)-labeled CCR2 ligands were designed, synthesized, and tested for their suitability
- Exploring pharmacological inhibition of G q/11 as an analgesic strategy
showed that activation of Gq/11 proteins by G-protein coupled receptors has pro-nociceptive properties, suggesting
- Luciferase-based GloSensor™ cAMP assay: Temperature optimization and application to cell-based kinet
application to cell-based kinetic studies "G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are an important receptor superfamily As well, the GloSensor-22F biosensor had a superior signal-to-background ratio and the effect of temperature
- Aβ peptides stabilize GPCRs in inactive form and trigger inverse agonism in Alzheimer's disease
This paradox solicits urgent attention to find a suitable justification for disturbed neurotransmission
- The integrin ligand SVEP1 regulates GPCR-mediated vasoconstriction via integrins α9β1 and α4β1
Genetic variants in ITGA9, which encodes the α9 subunit of integrin α9β1, and SVEP1, a ligand for integrin
- G protein-coupled receptor kinase type 2 and β-arrestin2: Key players in immune cell functions...
This review summarizes the roles of GRK2/β-arrestin2 in immune cell function and focuses on the pathological
- GPR110, a receptor for synaptamide, expressed in osteoclasts negatively regulates osteoclastogenesis
Synaptamide suppressed osteoclastogenesis induced by receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappa B ligand But GPR110 knockout and subsequent rescue experiments revealed a pivotal role of GPR110 in the attenuation These results suggest that synaptamide/GPR110 signaling negatively regulates osteoclastogenesis. Our study suggested that ligands of GPR110, such as synaptamide, might be a useful drug for osteoporotic

