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  • Functional molecular switches of mammalian G protein-coupled bitter-taste receptors

    Bitter taste receptors (TAS2Rs) are a poorly understood subgroup of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs Using current knowledge on class A GPCRs and existing experimental data in the literature as constraints

  • AcroScreen co-founder Margaux Duchamp has been selected as a 30 under 30 Europe Forbes ranking 2022

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  • The development of modulators for lysophosphatidic acid receptors: A comprehensive review

    pulmonary fibrosis, cancers, cardiovascular diseases and neuropathic pain, making it a promising target for drug While no drugs targeting LPARs have been approved by the FDA thus far, at least three antagonists have

  • Self-docking and cross-docking simulations of G protein-coupled receptor-ligand complexes

    receptor-ligand complexes: Impact of ligand type and receptor activation state G protein-coupled receptors (GPCR Their abundance and role in nearly all physiological systems make GPCR the largest protein family targeted Ligand discovery aimed at identification of chemical tools and drug leads is aided by molecular docking provided broadly generalizable performance expectations for docking into experimentally-characterized GPCR Simulations were performed using 37 experimental structures of 11 Class A GPCR crystallized in multiple

  • Recurrent high-impact mutations at cognate structural positions in class A G protein-coupled ...

    structural positions in class A G protein-coupled receptors expressed in tumors G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs Because there are many more GPCRs than effectors, mutations in different receptors could perturb signaling may not be enriched within a single gene but rather that cognate mutations with similar effects on GPCR To test this possibility, we systematically aggregated somatic cancer mutations across class A GPCRs The possibility that multiple different GPCRs could moonlight as drivers or enablers of a given cancer

  • Latrophilin-1 drives neuron morphogenesis and shapes chemo- and mechanosensation-dependent ...

    mechanosensation-dependent behavior in C. elegans via a trans function Latrophilins are highly conserved Adhesion GPCRs

  • G.CLIPS biotech is 2 years old this month!

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  • Signals in Motion: Pain, Metabolism & Terry’s Corner

    Hello GPCR Innovators ,   We’re preparing to launch Terry’s Corner, a new knowledge hub shaped by Dr. Terry Kenakin’s decades of GPCR insight. Meanwhile, incretin and amylin-based therapies are reshaping the obesity drug landscape. It’s a story of leadership, scientific rigor, and tools built for the needs of modern discovery teams GPCR Team

  • In vivo metabolic effects after acute activation of skeletal muscle G s signaling

    We also identified two Gs-coupled GPCRs that are endogenously expressed by SKM at relatively high levels

  • Job Opportunity Spotlight #1: Principal Scientist, In Vitro Pharmacology

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  • Maria’s Travel Blogs: ACSMEDI-EFMC Medicinal Chemistry Frontiers 2025

    There were several sections, among them one specific for GPCRs. Sometimes when you’re in the field you forget the importance GPCRs holds in drug development as a whole Several of the drugs shown throughout the conference are starting their clinical trials. Session 4 on Wednesday was dedicated to GPCRs. The talks given targeted both traditional GPCRs such as the serotoninergic receptor 5HT1A, but also newer

  • Targeted Activation of G-Protein Coupled Receptor-Mediated Ca 2+ Signaling Drives Enhanced Cartilage

    One such platform is the chemogenetic DREADD (designer receptor exclusively activated by designer drugs This study demonstrated Gαq-G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR)-mediated [Ca2+]i signaling involvement cartilage-like matrix production, and it established hM3Dq as a powerful tool for elucidating the role of GPCR-mediated

  • Fentanyl and Xylazine: Why Breathing Fails in Overdose

    Watch Episode 172 The Bigger Picture: GPCR Science Meets Public Health At its core, Catherine Demery’ For scientists, this means rethinking how we study GPCR-mediated respiratory depression. The insight is simple but urgent: the drug supply evolves faster than medicine.   For scientists, they sharpen our understanding of how different GPCR systems interact to produce respiratory In other words, this is GPCR science with immediate, life-or-death consequences.

  • SYnAbs is now officially accredited as a Research Tax Credit by the French Ministry of Higher...

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  • Biased Agonism at the GLP-1 Receptor: A Pathway to Improved Therapeutic Outcomes

    This concept is gaining significant attention in drug discovery, especially in the context of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) like the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R). The concept of biased agonism has been effectively leveraged in drug discovery, as demonstrated by the Christopoulos, Signalling bias in new drug discovery: detection, quantification and therapeutic impact Cary, B.P., et al., New Insights into the Structure and Function of Class B1 GPCRs.  

  • AELIS PHARMA launches their IPO for €25 million

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  • APEX2/AUR Biosensor: A Powerful Tool for Protein Interaction and Trafficking

    Significant advancements in the cellular biology of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) about a novel fluorescence serves as a readout for the activity of APEX2 and, by extension, the trafficking of the GPCR drug tolerance and resistance, particularly in the context of opioid therapies. The implications of this research extend beyond basic science ; understanding the role of DNAJC13 in GPCR field continues to evolve, this study represents a crucial step toward unraveling the understanding of GPCR

  • Profiling Immune Cell and Platelet Transcriptomes

    G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are integral to cellular signaling, influencing a wide array of physiological advancements in transcriptomic profiling have provided new insights into the expression patterns of GPCRs The study reports that human white blood cells express an average of 160 GPCR mRNAs, ranging from 123 to 206, while platelets exhibit a distinct profile with 69 GPCR mRNAs. abundant and rare GPCR transcripts.

  • Inverse Agonists, Lymphatic Fixes & β-arrestin Tricks

    GPCR tools and key moves in the biotech world. Dr. GPCR Updates   We want your feedback - Help shape the future of Dr. GPCR.   Your voice matters. GPCR Ambassador - Share & refer with Dr. GPCR.   Help grow the GPCR community by joining the Dr. GPCR affiliate program. GPCR Team

  • Characterization of a new WHIM syndrome mutant reveals mechanistic differences in regulation of ...

    Characterization of a new WHIM syndrome mutant reveals mechanistic differences in regulation of the chemokine receptor CXCR4 WHIM syndrome is a rare immunodeficiency disorder that is characterized by warts, hypogammaglobulinemia, infections, and myelokathexis. While several gain-of-function mutations that lead to C-terminal truncations, frame shifts and point mutations in the chemokine receptor CXCR4 have been identified in WHIM syndrome patients, the functional effect of these mutations are not fully understood. Here, we report on a new WHIM syndrome mutation that results in a frame shift within the codon for Ser339 (S339fs5) and compare the properties of S339fs5 with wild type CXCR4 and a previously identified WHIM syndrome mutant, R334X. The S339fs5 and R334X mutants exhibited significantly increased signaling compared to wild type CXCR4 including agonist-promoted calcium flux and extracellular signal-regulated kinase activation. This increase is at least partially due to a significant decrease in agonist-promoted phosphorylation, β-arrestin binding, and endocytosis of S339fs5 and R334X compared to wild type CXCR4. Interestingly, there were also significant differences in receptor degradation, with S339fs5 having a very high basal level of degradation compared to that of R334X and wild type CXCR4. In contrast to wild type CXCR4, both R334X and S339fs5 were largely insensitive to CXCL12-promoted degradation. Moreover, while basal and agonist-promoted degradation of wild type CXCR4 was effectively inhibited by the CXCR4 antagonist TE-14016, this had no effect on the degradation of the WHIM mutants. Taken together, these studies identify a new WHIM syndrome mutant, CXCR4-S339fs5, that promotes enhanced signaling, reduced phosphorylation, β-arrestin binding and endocytosis, and a very high basal rate of degradation that is not protected by antagonist treatment. Read full article

  • Unlocking Cell's Secrets: Spontaneous β-Arrestin-Membrane Preassociation Drives Receptor-Activation

    bilayer creates is dynamic and interactive, becoming the foundation for many interactions involved in GPCR Read the complete article here: https://www.ecosystem.drgpcr.com/gpcr-binders-drugs-and-more/in-depth-molecular-profiling-of-an-intronic-gnao1 -mutant-as-the-basis-for-personalized-high-throughput-drug-screening References Grimes, J., Koszegi, Membrane phosphoinositides regulate GPCR-β-arrestin complex assembly and dynamics. Molecular mechanism of GPCR-mediated arrestin activation.

  • Phenylalanine 193 in Extracellular Loop 2 of the β 2-Adrenergic Receptor Coordinates β-Arrestin ...

    Loop 2 of the β 2-Adrenergic Receptor Coordinates β-Arrestin Interaction G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs These receptors are the most clinically productive drug targets at present. The β2-adrenergic receptor (β2AR) is a prototypical and extensively studied GPCR that can provide insight into this aspect of GPCR signaling thanks to robust structural data and rich pharmacopeia. regulation that may contribute to biased signaling at GPCRs.

  • Pharmacology Isn't What You Think—It's So Much More

    Ever wondered why a drug behaves like a miracle in one tissue and a dud in another? foundational pharmacology is demystified by someone who’s spent over 40 years navigating the complexity of drug discovery. In his newest lesson, “The Uniqueness of Pharmacology in Drug Discovery,” Terry Kenakin explains why You’ll uncover: Why pharmacology is the glue between chemistry and biology How to interpret drug behavior

  • Allosteric Effect of Nanobody Binding on Ligand-Specific Active States of the β2 Adrenergic Receptor

    Nanobody binding stabilizes G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) in a fully active state and modulates Altogether, our results provide insights into the effect of intracellular binding partners on the GPCR activation mechanism, which should be taken into account in structure-based drug discovery.

  • Knowing When to Walk, Knowing When to Run: Lessons from the Bench

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  • Why Dose-Response Curves Are Pharmacology’s Secret Weapon

    What if one simple graph could reveal the true power of a drug? From assessing drug potency to predicting effects, these curves aren't just for data—they’re your entry point to understanding drug behavior at a deeper level. real insight You'll leave with practical tools and a new appreciation for the humble curve that powers drug discovery.

  • Science Needs Rigor, But Also Joy

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  • Chemogenetic stimulation of the G i pathway in astrocytes suppresses neuroinflammation

    Engineered G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are commonly used in chemogenetics as designer receptors exclusively activated by designer drugs (DREADDs). Although several GPCRs have been studied in astrocytes using a chemogenetic approach, the functional

  • The Five Traps of Ignoring Kinetics

    In drug discovery, equilibrium constants look tidy. But biology isn’t tidy. Kinetics in Drug Discovery: Your Edge If you’re still treating potency as a static number, you’re missing It’s a shift in how expert drug hunters see pharmacology. But discovery doesn’t. Here, you’ll find: Weekly lectures  that sharpen the tools you actually use in discovery A growing on-demand

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