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- Ligands can differentially and temporally modulate GPCR interaction with 14-3-3 isoforms
Furthermore, we found that certain GPCR ligands can regulate GPCR/14-3-3 signals temporally, suggesting a new approach for GPCR drug development by modulating GPCR/14-3-3 signals temporally."
- How Collaboration Sparked a GPCR Imaging Breakthrough in Chemical Biology
Together, they built the first generation of GLP-1R fluorescent ligands — probes precise enough to visualize Many of the connections that shaped the probes’ development came from simple conversations that began
- How Advanced GPCR Kinetics Sharpen Decision Making (and Save You Time)
the Kenakin Brief and Join the Live AMA ➤ Celtarys Research – Flow Cytometry Reimagined: Fluorescent Ligands Fluorescent small-molecule ligands flip the script: direct binding to functional sites, live-cell compatibility Scale confidently: Use bright, stable ligands for HTS and bias profiling. See the full guide and example ligands ➤ Discovery on Target 2025 Speaker Spotlight: Solubilization, Aside from his vast experience in drug development, not to mention his extensive publication record,
- Therapeutic validation of an orphan G protein-coupled receptor: The case of GPR84
pro-inflammatory settings and clinical trials to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis are currently ongoing using ligands pathological expression profile of GPR84 and, in the absence of direct structural information, recent developments
- A Chemical Biology Toolbox Targeting the Intracellular Binding Site of CCR9: Fluorescent Ligands ...
CCR9) antagonist and previous phase III clinical candidate for the treatment of Crohn's disease, we developed We first synthesized a fluorescent ligand enabling equilibrium and kinetic binding studies via NanoBRET To chemically induce CCR9 degradation, we then developed the first PROTAC targeting the IABS of GPCRs
- Self-docking and cross-docking simulations of G protein-coupled receptor-ligand complexes
Self-docking and cross-docking simulations of G protein-coupled receptor-ligand complexes: Impact of ligand type and receptor activation state G protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) are the largest family of abundance and role in nearly all physiological systems make GPCR the largest protein family targeted for development Ligand discovery aimed at identification of chemical tools and drug leads is aided by molecular docking However, blind assessments of ligand pose quality and affinity prediction have thus far not provided
- Allosteric ligands control the activation of a class C GPCR heterodimer by acting at the transmembra
Specifically controlling the activity of GPCR dimers with ligands is a good approach to clarify their Overall, these data reveal the possibility of developing allosteric compounds able to specifically modulate
- Allosteric Effect of Nanobody Binding on Ligand-Specific Active States of the β2 Adrenergic Receptor
stabilizes G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) in a fully active state and modulates their affinity for bound ligands (TM) helices 5 and 7, and favors the fully active-like conformation of the receptor, independent of ligand Besides, ligand-specific subtle differences in the conformations assumed by intracellular loop 2 and extracellular loop 2 are captured from the trajectories of various ligand-bound receptors in the presence that Nb80 binding triggers tighter and stronger local communication networks between the Nb80 and the ligand-binding
- Discovery of 3(2-aminoethyl)-thiazolidine-2,4-diones as a novel chemotype of sigma-1 receptor ligand
Therefore, S1R ligands possess a variety of potential clinical applications with a great interest in Upon optimization, this series of compounds could represent potential clinically useful S1R ligands for
- How System-Level GPCR Thinking Prevents Discovery Failures
Kenakin’s AMA made the central point unmistakable: GPCR systems constantly reshape ligand behavior through the episode ➤ High-Content Screening for GPCR Programs: Overcoming Assay Limitations with Fluorescent Ligands But HCS only works when assays are built with rigor and powered by the right fluorescent ligands. critical spatial and kinetic signals Five phases of a robust, reproducible HCS pipeline How fluorescent ligands
- Orthosteric Binding Experiments: How to Avoid the Most Common Data Pitfalls
Binding affinity appears straightforward: add ligand, measure signal, fit a curve. A displacer appears weaker at high tracer occupancy because more ligand must be displaced. After a ligand binds, the receptor may transition further—often via G protein coupling. Mechanistically: Ligand binding (A + R → AR) is only step one. Non-specific binding control: Adsorption to surfaces changes free ligand concentration.
- When the Islet Lit Up: Advancing GPCR Imaging in Native Tissue
A ligand-based peptide probe could, offer the consistency and surface selectivity GPCR imaging demands What emerged was more than a ligand — it was a tool that enabled reproducible, stable, and high-contrast
- Orthosteric vs. Allosteric Interactions: The Silent Decider of Safety and Success
Ligands bounce in and out of receptor sites, competing dynamically. Allosteric sites operate differently: ligands bind elsewhere, transmit energy changes, and shift the A high-affinity ligand often has higher efficacy, but the relationship is not linear. By stabilizing certain receptor states over others, ligands literally remodel the energy landscape. behavior, and translational risk before they derail development.
- Identification of A2BAR as a potential target in colorectal cancer using novel fluorescent GPCR...
2022 Identification of A2BAR as a potential target in colorectal cancer using novel fluorescent GPCR ligands specifically expressed in cancer cell lines compared with stromal cells, to explore the use of fluorescent ligands As well, fluorescent ligands were effective at monitoring real-time A2BAR receptor labeling using live-imaging This proof-of-concept study suggests the use of fluorescent ligands for GPCR characterization through
- Viral G Protein-Coupled Receptors Encoded by β- and γ-Herpesviruses
We discuss ligand binding, signaling, and structures of the vGPCRs in light of robust differences from
- On-cell nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to probe cell surface interactions
In particular, we focus on the application of on-cell NMR spectroscopy to characterize ligand interactions techniques allow for quantification of binding affinities, competitive binding assays, delineation of ligands involved in binding, ligand bound-state conformational determination, evaluation of receptor structuring and dynamics, and inference of distance constraints characteristic of the ligand-receptor bound state
- Allosteric modulation of GPCRs: From structural insights to in silico drug discovery
While traditional drug discovery programs have focused on the development of ligands targeting the binding site of endogenous ligands (orthosteric site), allosteric modulators offer new avenues for the regulation identification of multiple allosteric sites and significantly enhanced our understanding of how allosteric ligands with the plethora of GPCR structures available today, will facilitate structure-based discovery and development in terms of the location of allosteric pockets, receptor-ligand interactions, and the chemical features
- GPCRs steer G i and G s selectivity via TM5-TM6 switches as revealed by structures of serotonin...
of Gs versus Gi protein coupling selectivity or promiscuity by class A GPCRs and extend the basis of ligand
- Conjugation Strategies for Probe Development
This conjugation is very useful for tagging biomolecules and can also be used to develop fluorescent Chapter Three - Bioconjugated Materials in the Development of Subunit Vaccines.
- Chemical Drug Matter : Rethinking the Molecules We Choose to Develop In Drug Discovery
enabled selective adenosine receptor antagonists; tryptophan modifications led to somatostatin receptor ligands similarity mapping, such as SEA (Similarity Ensemble Approach), which compares the chemical similarity of ligands This reroutes discovery toward: Functionally selective ligands Better therapeutic windows More predictable favorable safety , and unique mechanisms , including GPCR modulation through agonism, internalization, or ligand
- TLR4 biased small molecule modulators
dysregulation of TLR4 contributes to numerous diseases, which highlights the importance of biased modulator development The discovery of biased modulators of TLR4 would provide insight for the future development of biased
- Developing the Cannabinoid Receptor 2 (CB2) pharmacopoeia: past, present, and future
A diverse pharmacopoeia of cannabinoid ligands is available, which has led to considerable advancements However, until recently, most CB2 ligands were highly lipophilic and as such not optimal for clinical A number of strategies have been applied to develop CB2 ligands to achieve closer to 'drug-like' properties We review the current state of CB2 ligand development and progress in optimising physicochemical properties
- Developing the Cannabinoid Receptor 2 (CB2) pharmacopeia: past, present, and future
A diverse pharmacopeia of cannabinoid ligands is available, which has led to considerable advancements However, until recently, most CB2 ligands were highly lipophilic and as such, not optimal for clinical A number of strategies have been applied to develop CB2 ligands to achieve closer to 'drug-like' properties We review the current state of CB2 ligand development and progress in optimizing physicochemical properties
- Prostaglandin signaling in ciliogenesis and development
Recent studies have revealed that PGs play pivotal roles in embryo development, ciliogenesis, and organ During development, PGE2 signaling regulates embryogenesis, hepatocyte differentiation, hematopoiesis advances in understanding the functions and mechanisms of prostaglandin signaling in ciliogenesis, embryo development
- The development of modulators for lysophosphatidic acid receptors: A comprehensive review
fibrosis, cancers, cardiovascular diseases and neuropathic pain, making it a promising target for drug development This article provides an extensive review on the current status of ligand development targeting LPA receptors
- Beyond the Probe: Scaling Innovation From the Bench to Product Launch
Maria Majellaro makes it clear that Celtarys isn’t just a ligand provider. Maria Majellaro Celtarys specializes in the custom development of fluorescent ligands using a modular Democratize access to high-performance chemical probes and make assay development faster, cheaper, and discovery workflow on the company page . _______________ Keyword Cloud: GPCR data platform , fluorescent ligands , assay development , GPCR research community , Dr.
- Targeted Therapies to Reduce Side Effects in Modern Drug Development
December 2021 "Drug development is rarely trivial. typically require years to uncover the mechanisms of disease before they can even dare to contemplate the development Nevertheless, researchers have a host of new technologies at their disposal to develop targeted therapies Modern drug development approaches include a range of techniques leveraging structural biology, immunology
- Decoding Olfactory GPCRs: How AlphaFold and AI Are Changing the Game
Watch Episode 171 What happens when your protein has no known ligands, no structure, and very little The Problem: Hundreds of Receptors, Almost No Ligands Alessandro’s work focuses on olfactory GPCRs—nearly Most have only one known ligand, if any. By iteratively refining the models with docking and mutagenesis data, they developed predictive pipelines that can help identify new odorant ligands .
- Advantages of Fluorescent Probes in GPCR Assays
Fluorescent ligands provide real-time data on receptor activation, ligand binding and downstream signaling At Celtarys, we focus on developing fluorescent tools that keep minimal background signal even without Contact us if you have any questions about our fluorescent ligands. Portraying G protein-coupled receptors with fluorescent ligands. Fluorescent ligands: Bringing light to emerging GPCR paradigms.
- New Tools, Smart Signals, and The Kenakin Brief
Maria Majellaro, highlighting their fluorescent ligand tools for live-cell GPCR assays. GLP-1R/GIPR biased agonism enhances metabolic outcomes Ghrelin receptor flips D2 signaling without a ligand GPCR will help researchers move faster with custom fluorescent ligands, translational insight, and tool-enabled Introducing Celtarys - Probe Development via Conjugation Strategies Celtarys Research's first article provides a detailed examination of conjugation strategies to develop high-performance fluorescent probes












