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- Chloe Hicks | Dr. GPCR Ecosystem
contributed to multiple projects exploring the underlying mechanisms of biased signaling at chemokine receptor signaling profile of CXCR3’s three endogenous biased ligands, elucidating the role of site-specific receptor biased agonists, and demonstrating the ligand specificity behind GRK recruitment to endosomes upon receptor identifying the non-canonical signaling effectors involved in the activation of Atypical Chemokine Receptor 3 (ACKR3), a receptor which does not couple to G protein and has been shown to maintain its activation
- The Practical Assessment of Signaling Bias | Dr. GPCR Ecosystem
🚀 This workshop will explore how different ligands (compounds) can stabilize unique receptor conformations , leading to distinct signaling outcomes—even when binding to the same receptor. 🧬 Receptor Flexibility : Ligands stabilize different receptor states, creating unique signaling pathways are Dynamic Players 🔹 Different ligands trigger unique receptor states, meaning the same receptor can This allows for a side-by-side comparison of how different compounds influence receptor signaling. 📌
- Fluorescent Probes for GLP-1R and GIPR Imaging: From Cell Assays to In Vivo Systems | Dr. GPCR Ecosystem
GIPR Imaging: From Cell Assays to In Vivo Systems Fluorescent tools for imaging endogenous incretin receptors across biological systems Interrogating Incretin Receptor Biology Across Biological Complexity GLP-1 and GIP receptors have emerged as central targets in metabolic medicine, yet their precise localization and dynamics in native contexts — without relying on receptor overexpression or genetic modification Enable simultaneous visualization of endogenous receptor localization and nanodomain organization in
- Fresh, Fresh, GPCR News ❇ Feb 17 - 23, 2025 | Dr. GPCR Ecosystem
Highlights of the week Structural insights into prolactin-releasing peptide receptor signaling and G-protein Peptide-Based Therapeutics Summit - USA April 2 - 3, 2025 | New therapeutic modalities: Transforming receptor by small molecular probes A deadly taste: linking bitter taste receptors and apoptosis Molecular roles in membrane receptor signaling pathways and cascade reactions in chondrocytes: a review Is GCR1 the taste receptors . < Previous Next >
- GPCR Webinars | Dr. GPCR Ecosystem
From Target to Candidate Receptor biology grounded in drug discovery. GPCR webinars are live online scientific sessions focused on G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) biology These webinars are ideal for: • GPCR pharmacologists • Medicinal chemists working on receptor targets Topics frequently address: • Receptor efficacy and bias • Allosteric modulation • PK/PD relationships Topics may include: • Receptor efficacy and operational models • Allosteric modulators (PAMs and NAMs
- Trainee Symposium II
Symposium II Date & Time Thursday, November 2nd / 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Title: Linking Proteinase Activated Receptor Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, researching the molecular mechanisms of Proteinase-Activated Receptors GPCR Title: Balancing G Protein Selectivity and Efficacy in the Adenosine A2A Receptor About Louis-Philippe GPCR Title: Antibodies Expand the Scope of Angiotensin Receptor Pharmacology About Meredith Skiba "Meredith pharmacology, and structural biology to study how different types of ligands modulate angiotensin receptor
- Dr. David E. Gloriam | Dr. GPCR Ecosystem
Gloriam About this episode David Gloriam is a Professor in Computational Receptor Biology at the University University in Sweden where he worked on the bioinformatic identification of 24 novel human G protein-coupled receptors He later identified physiological hormones of such under characterized ‘orphan’ receptors and functional probes for a range of receptors. Gloriam on the web LinkedIn ResearchGate Twitter Google Scholar Computation Receptor Biology- Gloriam
- Dr. Bianca Plouffe | Dr. GPCR Ecosystem
same university in 2005 by investigating the molecular mechanisms involved in the angiotensin type 2 receptor She identified the molecular mechanisms involved in the opposite regulation of dopamine D1 and D5 receptors She identified the structural determinant controlling biased signaling of melatonin type 2 receptors Award, she investigated biased and compartmentalized G protein signaling by the vasopressin type 2 receptor understanding the role of compartmentalized Gq signaling by the cytomegalovirus-encoded chemokine US28 receptor
- Dr. Paul Insel | Dr. GPCR Ecosystem
That summer, he used radioligand binding methods to dissect receptor function from the adenylyl cyclase From that point on, Paul was hooked and has since studied receptor function in human physiology, receptor Today, Paul and his team focus on previously unrecognized receptors with the hopes to use these as novel
- The Scientist's Compass: From Academia to Entrepreneurship with Dr. Dmitry Veprintsev | Dr. GPCR Ecosystem
Protein Folding to GPCRs – How Dmitry transitioned from biophysics and protein folding to cannabinoid receptor Interdisciplinary Research & Future Directions – Exploring combinatorial drug actions, receptor interactions Nottingham, where he provides leadership in structural and biophysical pharmacology of G protein coupled receptors and ETH Zürich in Switzerland, changing his attention to structural pharmacology of G protein-coupled receptors In 2017 Dmitry became a full professor at the Centre of Membrane Proteins and Receptors, COMPARE, a joined
- Session V | Adhesion GPCR Workshop 2024 | Dr. GPCR Ecosystem
Structural Determinants Of GAIN Domain Autoproteolysis And Cleavage Resistance Of Adhesion G Protein-Coupled Receptors The GPCR autoproteolysis-inducing (GAIN) domain is a hallmark feature of adhe-sion G-protein coupled receptors We de-termined the crystal structure of the human ADGRB2/BAI2 hormone receptor (HormR) and GAIN domains domains which regulates signaling Sumit Bandekar Abstract "Cadherin EGF Laminin G seven-pass G-type receptors (CELSRs) are conserved adhesion G protein-coupled receptors; they are essential for embryogenesis and
- Dr. GPCR Team | Dr. GPCR Ecosystem
GPCR, an ecosystem designed to bring together stakeholders interested in using G-Protein Coupled Receptors Her work focused on chemokine receptors, members of the GPCR family that control cell movement in the Her research centers on developing nanobody-ligand conjugates to target GPCRs, with a focus on receptors As a young researcher fascinated by chemokine receptors, molecular pharmacology, drug discovery, and I investigated the effect of lung cancer-related mutations in the GAIN domain of the Latrophilin 3 receptor
- Scaling GLP 1 Receptor Tools Through Academia Industry Collaboration | Dr. GPCR Ecosystem
. << Back to podcast list Strategic Partner(s) Scaling GLP 1 Receptor Tools Through Academia Industry access aren’t planned from the start Why fluorescence-based assays outperform antibodies for studying receptor combining fluorophore design, ligand chemistry, and pharmacology, his work enables precise visualization of receptor His research focuses on class B GPCRs, including the GLP-1 and GIP receptors, with an emphasis on understanding how these receptors operate within complex tissues such as the pancreas and brain.
- Dr. Randy Hall | Dr. GPCR Ecosystem
graduate school at the University of California at Irvine, studying the regulation of ionotropic glutamate receptors , Oregon, to do a post-doctoral fellowship in the laboratory of Thomas Soderling studying glutamate receptor continued his post-doctoral training at Duke University, where he studied the regulation of adrenergic receptors contributions to understanding the signaling, regulation and in vivo actions of the neuroprotective receptors Randy’s lab has a special interest in studying disease-associated mutations to human GPCRs that perturb receptor
- Dr. Roger Sunahara | Dr. GPCR Ecosystem
structural and pharmacological bases for hormone-mediated activation of G proteins by G protein-coupled receptors These approaches were invaluable to resolve the crystal structure of the beta2-adrenergic receptor (beta2AR We continue to utilize these data to better understand the basis for receptor-G protein specificity and This is an important perspective in the pursuit of receptor subtype-specific ligands, a major aspect Again, our intention is to target specific receptor subtypes.
- Celtarys Research | Dr. GPCR Ecosystem
for different families of GPCRs, including adenosine, dopamine, serotonin, cannabinoid and muscarinic receptors NanoBRET® competitive binding assay enables real-time quantification of ligand–receptor interactions By combining NanoLuc-tagged receptors with fluorescent tracers, this approach allows direct measurement GPCR, the global knowledge hub for G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) research and education, is proud “These tools can dramatically improve how scientists measure ligand-receptor interactions, visualize
- Dr. Stephen Ferguson | Dr. GPCR Ecosystem
Duke University (1994-1997), where he and his colleagues investigated the role of G protein-coupled receptor kinases and beta-arrestin in regulating G protein-coupled receptor endocytosis, trafficking, and signaling His research career has focused on the investigation of the regulation of G protein-coupled receptors Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) for his research investigating the role of metabotropic glutamate receptor
- Dr. Robert F. Bruns | Dr. GPCR Ecosystem
doctoral dissertation was the first large-scale study of structure-activity relationships for adenosine receptors postdoc with John W Daly at NIH and Solomon Snyder at Johns Hopkins, he developed the first adenosine receptor He then joined WL/PD, where his lab demonstrated the existence of two subtypes of the adenosine A2 receptor In 1988, he joined Lilly as a receptor biologist in charge of a high-throughput screening lab.
- Signals, pH, and Discovery : Cracking GPCR Mysteries with Dr. Ian Chronis | Dr. GPCR Ecosystem
and the University of Michigan shaped his scientific curiosity, particularly around G protein-coupled receptors His research centers on the beta-2 adrenergic receptor and GPR65 , a proton-sensing receptor with promising therapeutic potential of GPR65, especially in the context of cancer immunotherapy, and how understanding receptor My research has looked at the trafficking and signaling of adrenergic and proton-sensing receptors, with
- Session II | Adhesion GPCR Workshop 2024 | Dr. GPCR Ecosystem
signaling pathways and trafficking Localization of putative ligands for adhesion G protein-coupled receptors Yuling Feng The ADGRF5/GPR116 receptor is a key regulator of lymphatic endothelial cell identity and Yuling Feng on the web LinkedIn The ADGRF5/GPR116 receptor is a key regulator of lymphatic endothelial Autoproteolysis-Inducing (GAIN) domain of Latrophilin 3 receptor under the mentorship of Dr. These cleaved fragments join to form the heteromeric ADGRG6 receptor complex.
- Dr. Jean-Philippe Pin | Dr. GPCR Ecosystem
Jean-Philippe Pin Jean-Philippe Pin participated in the discovery of metabotropic glutamate receptors been studying the allosteric modulation and activation mechanism of this family of G protein-coupled receptors His studies led to new concepts in the GPCR field, such as the activation of cell surface receptors by
- A positive Allosteric Modulator of M1 Acetylcholine Receptors Improves Cognitive Deficits in Male and Female Alzheimer’s Mice
Sponsors GPCR Retreat Program < Back to schedule A positive Allosteric Modulator of M1 Acetylcholine Receptors Neuroscience at the University of Ottawa as a Postdoctoral Fellow to explore novel G protein-coupled receptor
- Smells Like GPCR Spirit: Cracking Olfactory Codes with Alessandro Nicoli | Dr. GPCR Ecosystem
GPCRs, Receptors of Infinite Variety When asked about his favorite GPCR, Nicoli refused to pick. .” – Alessandro Nicoli He emphasized that olfactory receptors , while underexplored, present an incredible Modeling the Invisible: Olfactory Receptors Nicoli’s work centers on predicting ligand binding and receptor – Alessandro Nicoli He shared a detailed case study of working on a specific odorant receptor (R5VK1) His research focuses on a group of 400 transmembrane proteins known as olfactory receptors, which mediate
- Dr. Sudarshan Rajagopal | Dr. GPCR Ecosystem
the development of approaches to quantify ligand bias and the identification of beta-arrestin-biased receptors The main focus of his lab’s research is on the mechanisms underlying biased agonism at chemokine receptors The chemokine system is relatively unique in having multiple receptors and multiple ligands that display His group and others have shown that many of these ligands act as biased agonists for the same receptor
- Dr. Stephen Ferguson | Dr. GPCR Ecosystem
Duke University (1994-1997), where he and his colleagues investigated the role of G protein-coupled receptor kinases and beta-arrestin in regulating G protein-coupled receptor endocytosis, trafficking, and signaling His research career has focused on the investigation of the regulation of G protein-coupled receptors Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) for his research investigating the role of metabotropic glutamate receptor
- Dr. GPCR Community Presentation | Adhesion GPCR Workshop 2024 | Dr. GPCR Ecosystem
focused on investigating the cellular effects of missense lung cancer-mutations in the G-protein-coupled receptor Autoproteolysis-Inducing (GAIN) domain of Latrophilin 3 receptor under the mentorship of Dr.
- GPCR location matters with Dr. Gabriele Kockelkoren | Dr. GPCR Ecosystem
In my PhD, I studied the nanoscale spatial organization of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) at the Importantly, my work revealed heterogeneous spatial patterns of receptor density and activation, that Alice Ting developing programmable receptors for molecular sensing and controlling cellular behaviour
- Dr. Terry Hébert | Dr. GPCR Ecosystem
Today he and his team are working on understanding receptor signaling in specialized cellular environments to gain a better grasp of receptor function in pathophysiological settings with a special interest in His favorite GPCR is the angiotensin 1 receptor, especially for its ability to activate a large variety
- Illuminating Functional Selectivity and Allosterism at GPCRs.
his research program focuses on the molecular and cellular mechanisms regulating G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) responses, a class of receptors involved in many, if not all, physiological responses, with the He has developed innovative methods for in-cellulo measurement of protein-protein interactions, receptor
- Full Agenda for Adhesion GPCR Workshop 2024 | Dr. GPCR Ecosystem
Flash Presentations Health and Disease, Metabolism, Nervous System, Proteomics and Transcriptomics, Receptor Plenary Lecture Identification and Functional Characterization of Adhesion GPCRs As Steroid Hormone Receptors and Hearing and Balance Receptors Jinpeng Sun Read More 2:00 PM Complimentary Lunch Read More 3:00 PM More Jinpeng Sun Identification and Functional Characterization of Adhesion GPCRs As Steroid Hormone Receptors and Hearing and Balance Receptors Bill Huang Self-Cleavage of GPR110 SEA Domain and Its Impact on GAIN
























