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  • Prostaglandin signaling in ciliogenesis and development

    Prostaglandin (PG) signaling regulates a wide variety of physiological and pathological processes, including Many G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) including EP4 are localized in cilia for modulating cAMP signaling During development, PGE2 signaling regulates embryogenesis, hepatocyte differentiation, hematopoiesis This review outlines recent advances in understanding the functions and mechanisms of prostaglandin signaling

  • Multifunctional role of GPCR signaling in epithelial tube formation

    Rho1 signaling is activated by G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) signaling at the cell surface. embryonic salivary gland (SG) invagination, the GPCR ligand Folded gastrulation (Fog) activates Rho1 signaling The SG receptor that transduces the Fog signal into Rho1-dependent myosin activation has not been identified Here, we reveal that the Smog GPCR transduces Fog signal to regulate Rho kinase accumulation and myosin

  • Extracellular signal-regulated kinases – a potential pathway for GPCR-targeted drug discovery

    Historically, drug discovery efforts targeting GPCRs focused on G-protein-dependent signaling pathways Extracellular signal-regulated kinases (ERK), a subset of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) family, have long been known to play a critical role in the signaling pathways of GPCRs. This signaling cascade involves several steps. Biased receptor signaling in drug discovery. Pharmacological Reviews, 71(2), 267-315.

  • From Pipettes to Platforms: The Evolution of GPCR Research

    The Era of Cold Fingers and Patience Back then, GPCR signaling experiments weren’t elegant; they were Reading those first papers on GPCR signaling organization absolutely fascinated me — the idea that receptors What Changed After This : High-throughput capabilities meant researchers could map GPCR signaling more The field moved from single readouts to integrated signaling landscapes, accelerating drug discovery now it’s the foundation — a starting point for more ambitious questions about GPCR networks, biased signaling

  • Comparative study of neuropeptide signaling systems in Hemiptera

    Although they form an ancient signaling system, there is still a great deal of variety in neuropeptides Additionally, we discovered that the neuropeptide signaling systems of Sternorrhyncha were very different groundwork for the creation of novel D. vitifoliae management strategies that specifically target these signaling

  • Multifunctional role of GPCR signaling in epithelial tube formation

    Rho1 signaling is activated by G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) signaling at the cell surface. embryonic salivary gland (SG) invagination, the GPCR ligand Folded gastrulation (Fog) activates Rho1 signaling The SG receptor that transduces the Fog signal into Rho1-dependent myosin activation has not been identified Here, we reveal that the Smog GPCR transduces Fog signal to regulate Rho kinase accumulation and myosin

  • Functional modulation of PTH1R activation and signaling by RAMP2

    Using different optical biosensors to measure the activation of PTH1R and its downstream signaling, we Moreover, RAMP2 modulates PTH1R downstream signaling in an agonist-dependent manner, most notably increasing the PTH-mediated Gi3 signaling sensitivity. These data uncover a critical role of RAMPs in the activation and signaling of a GPCR that may provide

  • Illuminating GPCR Research: FRET and BRET-Based Sensors Shed Light on Cellular Signaling

    protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are integral membrane proteins crucial for sensing extracellular signals These receptors initiate intracellular signaling cascades upon activation, ultimately regulating a myriad However, these conventional assays often provide limited information on intermediate signaling events due to pathway crosstalk and signal amplification [3]. Gilman, A.G., G proteins: transducers of receptor-generated signals

  • Quantifying the kinetics of GPCR signaling

    Join us and learn how to quantify your kinetic GPCR signaling from the expert himself: Dr.

  • G protein-coupled receptor signaling: transducers and effectors

    greater understanding of how effector molecules interact with a receptor to initiate downstream effector signaling This review aims to explore the signaling pathways, dynamic structures, and physiological relevance in the cardiovascular system of the three most important GPCR signaling effectors: heterotrimeric G proteins is increasing appreciation for the elegance of the regulatory mechanisms that mediate intracellular signaling

  • The regulation of PKA signaling in obesity and in the maintenance of metabolic health

    October 2022 "The cAMP-dependent protein kinase (PKA) system represents a primary cell-signaling pathway PKA facilitates the actions of hormones, neurotransmitters and other signaling molecules that bind G-protein Through its control of synaptic events, exocytosis, transcriptional regulation, and more, PKA signaling Neural PKA signaling is regulated by afferent and peripheral efferent signals that link specific neural

  • CD28 and chemokine receptors: Signalling amplifiers at the immunological synapse

    A finely tuned signalling compartmentalization orchestrated in dynamic platforms is an essential requirement several studies have depicted the pivotal role of the cytoskeleton and lipid microdomains in controlling signalling Here, we discuss mechanisms responsible for signalling amplification and compartmentalization in T cell We also take into account the detrimental effect of mutations carried by distinct signalling proteins

  • Mechanism vs. Assumption: A Model-First Path to Getting GPCR MoA Right

    Hi GPCR Community, If you work on GPCR discovery, you already know: early signals can mislead, and timing Industry insights:  Biopharma returns to MC4R; Recursion completes Exscientia acquisition, signaling Must-read publications:  β-arrestin2-biased allosteric modulator for pain beyond opioids & GPR3 regulated Why it matters now: Cleaner signal:  Selective excitation + low background reduces false positives in Those acting on the right signals today will shape tomorrow’s breakthroughs—and avoid delays others won

  • Lysosomal GPCR-like protein LYCHOS signals cholesterol sufficiency to mTORC1

    Through bioinformatic analysis of lysosomal proteomes, we identified lysosomal cholesterol signaling pathway for cholesterol sensing and couples cholesterol concentrations to mTORC1-dependent anabolic signaling

  • High hedgehog signaling is transduced by a multikinase-dependent switch controlling the...

    October 2022 High hedgehog signaling is transduced by a multikinase-dependent switch controlling the

  • Structural perspectives on the mechanism of signal activation, ligand selectivity and allosteric...

    October 2022 Structural perspectives on the mechanism of signal activation, ligand selectivity and allosteric

  • Diversity and specificity in location-based signaling outputs of neuronal GPCRs

    GPCRs show great diversity in their intracellular location, interacting partners and effectors, and signaling Here we will discuss recent studies on the diversity of location, effectors, and signaling of GPCRs, and how these could interact to generate specific spatiotemporal patterns of GPCR signaling in cells.

  • GPCR/endocytosis/ERK signaling/S2R is involved in the regulation of the internalization...

    September 2022 GPCR/endocytosis/ERK signaling/S2R is involved in the regulation of the internalization However, its regulating signaling pathways remain to be elucidated. influence of specific inhibitors of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCR), endocytosis pathways, extracellular signal-regulated kinases 1/2 (ERK1/2) signaling, p38 signaling, mitochondrial respiration and Na+/K+-ATPase activity Overall, phagocytosis, CME, GPCR, ERK signaling, and S2R/TMEM97 are involved in the internalization of

  • N-Acyl Amides from Neisseria meningitidis and Their Role in Sphingosine Receptor Signaling

    encode a variety of bioactive small molecules with growing evidence for N-acyl amides as being important signaling Both groups of metabolites suppress anti-inflammatory interleukin-10 signaling in human macrophage cell

  • Deciphering the signaling mechanisms of β-arrestin1 and β-arrestin2 in regulation of cancer cell...

    August 2022 Deciphering the signaling mechanisms of β-arrestin1 and β-arrestin2 in regulation of cancer which interact directly and indirectly with a wide number of cellular partners and mediate downstream signaling adaptor proteins that control the recruitment, activation, and scaffolding of numerous cytoplasmic signaling complexes and assist in G-protein receptor signaling, thus bringing them into close proximity. This review delivers a concise overview of the role of β-arrestins with a primary emphasis on the signaling

  • Genome-scale CRISPR screening reveals that C3aR signaling is critical for rapid capture of fungi...

    October 2022 Genome-scale CRISPR screening reveals that C3aR signaling is critical for rapid capture

  • GPCR Allostery: Unlock Hidden Mechanisms and Make Smarter Drug Decisions

    Sharpen your discovery decisions ➤ GPCR Signal Transduction Call for Papers: Define What Comes Next Volume As the GPCR field surges forward—from ligand bias to signaling diversity—the guest editors Dr. This is a chance to shape the next scientific consensus on how GPCRs work, signal, and fail. Our Premium Members don’t have to chase signals—they act on them. FAQ: What You Get with Dr. Those acting on the right signals today will shape tomorrow’s breakthroughs—and avoid delays others won

  • Building Backwards: Why Top-Down Models Could Revolutionize Pain Research

    Keyword Cloud: GPCR podcast , pain modeling , GPCR online course , translational research , neuroimmune signaling

  • Pepducin-mediated G Protein-Coupled Receptor Signaling in the Cardiovascular System

    discuss the historic context of pepducin development for each receptor, as well as the structural, signaling

  • G protein-biased GPR3 signaling ameliorates amyloid pathology in a preclinical Alzheimer's disease..

    Biased G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) ligands, which preferentially activate G protein or β-arrestin signaling Although GPCRs are implicated in the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease (AD), biased GPCR signaling Our previous work demonstrated that GPR3-mediated β-arrestin signaling modulates amyloid-β (Aβ) generation reduced fertility, and memory impairment, which are potentially associated with impaired G protein signaling We further determined that G protein-biased signaling reduces soluble Aβ levels and leads to a decrease

  • Structural view of G protein-coupled receptor signaling in the retinal rod outer segment

    October 2022 "Visual phototransduction is the most extensively studied G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) signaling maintaining the spacing between ROS discs, suggesting a plausible mechanism by which intrinsic optical signals

  • GPR108 is required for gambogic acid inhibiting NF-κB signaling in cancer

    with GPR108 and promoted its degradation, knockout of GPR108 remarkably blocked GA inhibition of NF-κB signaling

  • Biased GPCR signaling by the native parathyroid hormone-related protein 1 to 141 relative to its...

    September 2022 Biased GPCR signaling by the native parathyroid hormone-related protein 1 to 141 relative variants of 139, 141, and 173 amino acids, our current understanding on how endogenous PTHrP transduces signals and (iii) receptor internalization and recycling that the native PTHrP1-141 displays biased agonist signaling Furthermore, we show that the molecular basis for biased signaling differences between PTHrP1-36 and Taken together, our results contribute to a better understanding of the biased signaling process of a

  • From Snapshots to Predictions: Why Mechanism of Action Matters

    It’s signal—once the model interprets it.

  • Delineation of GPR15 receptor-mediated Gα protein signaling profile in recombinant mammalian cell

    GPR15 signals through the Gi/o pathway to decrease intracellular cyclic adenosine 3',5'-monophosphate -81) are used as pharmacological tool compounds to delineate the GPR15 receptor-mediated Gα protein signalling Furthermore, the GPR15 receptor signals through Gi/o to inhibit cAMP accumulation, which could be blocked

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