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- Fentanyl activates ovarian cancer and alleviates chemotherapy-induced toxicity via opioid...
EGFR "Background Fentanyl is an opioid analgesic and is widely used in ovarian cancer patients for pain Xenograft mouse model was generated to investigate the in vivo efficacy of fentanyl.
- GPCR Buzz of the Week | Sep 23 - 29, 2024
Modules: October 31st : The Eyes to See- The Importance of Pharmacologic Assays. Strategy to Enhance Azobenzene-Based Photopharmacology GPCRs in Cardiology, Endocrinology, and Taste Rap1A Modulates disorders Predicting biological activity and design of 5-HT6 antagonists through assessment of ANN-QSAR models framework combining molecular image and protein structural representations identifies candidate drugs for pain structure of human class C orphan GPCR GPR179 involved in visual processing Reliability of AlphaFold2 Models
- đź“° Breaking Down the Latest GPCR Discoveries: a Weekly Update (Nov 27-Dec 3, 2023)
β-arrestin-1 revealed by 19F NMR spectroscopy Role of protease activated receptor 4 (PAR4) in mouse models protein and fat synthesis GPCRs in Neuroscience Targeting sensory neuron GPCRs for peripheral neuropathic pain Expression prevalence and dynamics of GPCR somatostatin receptors 2 and 3 as cancer biomarkers beyond NET: a paired A method for multiple-sequence-alignment-free protein structure prediction using a protein language model Reviews, GPCRs, and more Potential of olfactory neuroepithelial cells as a model to study schizophrenia
- GPCR Drug Discovery Summit 2026: What to Expect in Boston — and How to Register
pipelines, and a growing number of programs moving into the clinic are redefining what's possible across modalities presenting real workflows and real data, covering generative antibody design, dynamic conformational modeling Antibodies, Cyclic Peptides & Allosteric Modulators Nine or more presentations on non-small molecule Executive Director and Head of GPCR Biology at Iambic Therapeutics, where he leads AI-driven structural modeling
- đź“° GPCR Weekly News, June 3 to June 9, 2024
factor-dependent phosphorylation of Gαi shapes canonical signaling by G protein-coupled receptors Kinetic Model cells GPCR Binders, Drugs, and more Structure-based identification of a G protein-biased allosteric modulator ENDO 2024 Highlighting Therapeutic Potential of its GPCR Drug Discovery Platform GPCRs and Emotional Pain
- đź“° GPCR Weekly News, May 29 to June 4, 2023
Activation and Signaling Therapeutic antagonism of the neurokinin 1 receptor in endosomes provides sustained pain GPCRs in Neuroscience DRD1 signaling modulates TrkB turnover and BDNF sensitivity in direct pathway striatal Activity Models of Key GPCR Families in the Central Nervous System: A Tool for Many Purposes. Structure-based pharmacophore modeling 1. Automated random pharmacophore model generation.
- đź“° GPCR Weekly News, March 25 to March 31, 2024
in epithelial cells Profiling the proximal proteome of the activated ÎĽ-opioid receptor Computational modelling effects on mouse metabolism Mechanistic insights into sodium ion-mediated ligand binding affinity and modulation receptor Satellite glial GPR37L1 and its ligand maresin 1 regulate potassium channel signaling and pain Awards Domain Therapeutics to Present Latest Data on DT-9045, a First-in-class Negative Allosteric Modulator of PAR2 for Immuno-oncology Crinetics Pharmaceuticals gets grant for patent granted for somatostatin modulators
- Why Opposing Processes Matter for Your Next GPCR Drug
in isolation—they respond to the system they’re in, often through opposing processes that you must model In this session, you’ll gain: ✅ A mental model you can trust  for predicting how GPCR ligands behave This section outlines the logic required to match preclinical models to patient physiology and avoid In this module, you’ll explore how some receptor–agonist complexes continue signaling from endosomes, Your molecule isn’t failing—your model might be too simple.
- đź“° GPCR Weekly News
Biased agonists differentially modulate the receptor conformation ensembles in Angiotensin II type 1 Characterization of a novel positive allosteric modulator of the α1A-Adrenergic receptor. Lipid Modulation of a Class B GPCR: Elucidating the Modulatory Role of PI(4,5)P2 Lipids. Identification of a potential structure-based GPCR drug for interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome Evaluating GPCR modeling and docking strategies in the era of deep learning-based protein structure prediction
- đź“° GPCR Weekly News, November 20 to 26, 2023
Tobias Langenhan for his papers to highlight suggestions GAIN Domain Unfolding in Adhesion GPCRs Molecular ADGRE2 to Circulating Neutrophils Is Not Related to Injury Severity Unveiling Mechanical Activation: GAIN sensing of mechano- and ligand-dependent adhesion GPCR dissociation GPCR Activation and Signaling GPR101: Modeling and more Discovery of Guanfacine as a Novel TAAR1 Agonist: A Combination Strategy through Molecular Modeling Methods & Updates in GPCR Research GproteinDb in 2024: new G protein-GPCR couplings, AlphaFold2-multimer models
- Overview of adhesion GPCRs self-activation
protein-protein interactions; and also by the presence of the GPCR-Autoproteolysis INducing (GAIN) domain These crystal structures showed how the Stalk region, which is a short peptide released from the GAIN ADGRG2/GPR64, and ADGRG4/GPR112 were reported in their self-activating state, i.e. a unique activation model selectivity of G-protein coupling using a mouse ADGRL3 receptor without extracellular region as a study model7 Comparison between a predicted model of inactive receptor structure and self-activated Cryo-EM highlighted
- Assay Sensitivity: The Hidden Lever Driving GPCR Drug Discovery
In this course, you’ll gain: ✅ How assay volume control  alters receptor sensitivity and what that By modulating receptor expression or sensitivity, we can shift the “lens” through which drug activity Model patient-like pathophysiological states (e.g., reduced receptor expression in heart failure). Adjusting assay sensitivity—whether through expression systems, chemical modulation, or engineered desensitization—provides landscape is dynamic—ligands compete, cooperate, and reshape receptor ensembles in ways that standard models
- VAMP2: a crucial player in the delivery of MOR to the synapse
SNARE protein complex in neurotransmitter release has been well characterized, the mechanisms that modulate , which can interact with different fusion proteins and also this different molecular codes will be modulated Since MOR receptor regulates pain perception and reward, the dysfunction in the MOR-SNARE complex interaction can lead to various neurological disorders, such as chronic pain and addiction.
- đź“° GPCR Weekly News, February 27 to March 5, 2023
Establishment of a CaCC-based Cell Model and Method for High-throughput Screening of M3 Receptor Drugs FSHR activation through small molecule modulators: Mechanistic insights from MD simulations. Structural and Molecular Insights into GPCR Function The activation mechanism and antibody binding mode has a new website Confo Therapeutics Announces Global Licensing Agreement with Lilly for Peripheral Pain
- Using Live-cell High-Content Screening to Characterize CB2 Ligands: Insights From 16 Synthetic Cannabinoids
The cannabinoid receptor type 2 (CB2R) has emerged as a compelling target across inflammation, immune modulation , and pain research. 93.08%), AAN397 (92.94%), AAN405 (88.59%), SON86 (81.56%), AV13 (81.37%), AV07 (78.31%), AV06 (76.13%) Moderate The clear separation between strong, moderate, and weak binders at 1 µM allowed rapid prioritization For teams optimizing CB2 modulators —or exploring biased agonism, polypharmacology, or downstream signaling—live-cell
- How Schild Analysis Protects Your Conclusions in GPCR Research
Breakthroughs this week: McGPCR multimodal model; Endocrine Metabolic GPCRs 2026; Pfizer–Metsera acquisition why misclassification propagates error across affinity estimates, mechanism claims, and downstream modeling Watch the trailer 👇 What you’ll gain Validate the model behind the data.  You also gain access to member-only discounts, full GPCR University content, and an integrated view of
- Target Residence Time: The Hidden Driver of In Vivo Efficacy
From restricted tissue diffusion to PK–PD dissociation, Kenakin equips you with the kinetic models and In This Session, You’ll Gain: ✅ Modeling tools to understand how restricted diffusion  in tissues like Residence time provides a second dimension of drug evaluation , one that explains results in animal models Kenakin offers not just theory, but tools to model, predict, and validate this behavior early.
- APEX2/AUR Biosensor: A Powerful Tool for Protein Interaction and Trafficking
trafficking of DOR, facilitating its downregulation and influencing cellular signaling pathways essential for pain As the opioid crisis continues to challenge public health, insights gained from this research could inform
- Exploring pharmacological inhibition of G q/11 as an analgesic strategy
has pro-nociceptive properties, suggesting that blockade of Gq/11 signalling could be beneficial for pain Experimental approach: We used a series of behavioural assays to evaluate the acute responses of mice to painful
- đź“° GPCR Weekly News, March 27 to April 4, 2023
Negative allosteric modulation of the glucagon receptor by RAMP2. Regulator of G-Protein Signalling 4 (RGS4) negatively modulates nociceptin/orphanin FQ opioid receptor Therapeutic potential of opioid receptor heteromers in chronic pain and associated comorbidities. Investigating the potential of GalR2 as a drug target for neuropathic pain. The impact of cryo-EM on determining allosteric modulator-bound structures of G protein-coupled receptors
- Why Mastering Pharmacokinetics Fundamentals Still Defines Discovery Success Today
Kenakin argues, every downstream variable becomes distorted —from preclinical modeling to dose selection In This Session, You’ll Gain Clarity on how ADME governs translational success A deeper understanding mismatches between scaffold properties and biological surfaces Distribution: Beyond a Uniform Fluid Model compounds en route to renal excretion Species differences complicate translation from preclinical models Continuous PK integration —from scaffold design through population modeling— correlates with clinical
- Unlocking the Future of Medicine: Advancements in GPCR Research
3 activation Michael Trogdon, J Silvio Gutkind, Edward C Stites, et al., for their study on Systems modeling It is an opportunity to connect with like-minded scientists and researchers and gain valuable insights beige adipocyte formation: Implications for obesity and metabolic health GPCRs in Neuroscience Chronic modulation regulates energy homeostasis in response to pathogen infection GPCRs in Oncology and Immunology Systems modeling treatment based on drug repurposing demonstrates mutation-agnostic efficacy in pre-clinical retinopathy models
- New role of β-arrestins in MOR signaling
Opioids are analgesic drugs consumed non-medically for euphoric feelings and medically for pain relief most important in regulating the response to nociception, i.e. the response of the nervous system to painful Given their pathophysiological significance in pain, addiction and depression opioid receptors represent Morphine is one of the most widely used and proven analgesic for the treatment of severe acute or chronic pain Complex Persistent Opioid Dependence-an Opioid-induced Chronic Pain Syndrome.
- Opioid Receptors and Protonation-Coupled Binding of Opioid Drugs
receptors are G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) part of cell signaling paths of direct interest to treat pain Pain may associate with inflamed tissue characterized by acidic pH. The potentially low pH at tissue targeted by opioid drugs in pain management could impact drug binding
- Purpose-Driven Opioid Research: Catherine Demery’s Academic Path
Like many young scientists, she explored different paths and gained industry experience before realizing she collaborates with harm-reduction groups such as the Red Project in Grand Rapids  to ground her models This approach makes her models not just rigorous, but translational—bridging the gap between receptor Her next steps include using floxed mouse models  and viral tools  to dissect the downstream pathways Real-world data should guide how we build preclinical models.
- Unlocking the Therapeutic Potential of Previously Undruggable GPCRs
Orion’s receptor antagonist analogs have demonstrated powerful efficacies across a range of animal models In an ex vivo human endothelial transmigration model, OB-004 demonstrated an unprecedented level of monocyte In this model, OB-004 showed powerful efficacy, achieving full blockade of monocyte recruitment in response In vivo efficacy of murinized OB-004 (mOB-004) in the thioglycolate (TG) induced peritonitis murine model Demonstration of the in vivo efficacy of a systemically administered antagonist analog in a model
- GPCR Allostery: Unlock Hidden Mechanisms and Make Smarter Drug Decisions
Welcome back GPCR fans, If your drug discovery strategy still relies on static GPCR models, you’re already Leverage this model to stay ahead of therapeutic complexity. It’s the 20th anniversary—and the spotlight is squarely on kinetic modeling, allosteric frameworks, and Access peer insights on allosteric modulators and biased ligands.
- 🎄 Have Yourself a Merry Little GPCRmas! ❄ Dec 9 - 15, 2024
of the proton-sensing GPCR, GPR65 on fibroblast-like synoviocytes contributes to inflammatory joint pain of the proton-sensing GPCR, GPR65 on fibroblast-like synoviocytes contributes to inflammatory joint pain
- đź“° GPCR Weekly News, October 30 to November 4, 2023
inhibits purinergic P2Y2 receptor and TRPV4 to suppress astrocyte activation and to relieve neuropathic pain GPCRs in Oncology and Immunology Systems Pharmacodynamic Model of Combination Gemcitabine and Trabectedin natural products for specific, testosterone-like, OXER1 antagonists A 19F-qNMR-Guided Mathematical Model
- AlphaFold’s Breakthrough in GPCR Research: Revolutionizing Discovery, Yet Awaiting Experimental Proof
Before the advent of AlphaFold, homology modeling was the most common method for predicting G protein-coupled Homology modeling relies on using the known structure of a homologous protein as a template to model For proteins with low sequence similarity to available templates, homology models tend to be less accurate targeting TAAR1, more than double that of the homology models. Ligand discovery from a dopamine D3 receptor homology model and crystal structure.













