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  • Unconventional GPCR-PKA Communication in the Hedgehog Pathway

    GPCR Virtual Cafe is back! Our first guest speaker is none other than Dr. Ben Myers! Learn about communication between GPCRs and PKA, Class F GPCR Smoothened & the Hedgehog signaling pathway https://www.ecosystem.drgpcr.com/dr-gpcr-virtual-cafe

  • Irreversible Drugs, Real Control: Design for Durable Target Engagement

    Molecular innovation This Week’s GPCR Intelligence: The next edge in discovery isn’t louder exposure—it Breakthroughs this week:  nanomedicines targeting PAR2 for sustained analgesia; Emerging Voices in GPCR Biology; Domain Therapeutics patents new PAR2 antagonists. 🔍 This Week in Dr. GPCR Premium: Sneak Peek Industry insights:  Confo VLAIO grant; Skye CB1 Ph2 miss; Chugai CT-388 in-license Upcoming events:  Membrane-mimetic screening; GPCR Forum 2025; GPCR-TDD Summit Europe.

  • Navigating the Signaling Network: RTK and GPCR Crosstalk Uncovered

    fascinating aspect of the cellular signaling network is the crosstalk between G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs GPCRs, known for their involvement in a myriad of physiological processes, mediate mostly signaling through The cross-talk between growth factor receptors and GPCRs is an intriguing area of study. , leading to segregation of RTK-to-Gαi pathways from canonical GPCR-to-Gαi pathways. For instance, the sequestration of G proteins from canonical GPCR-dependent pathways by growth factor

  • Accelerating GPCR Drug Discovery With Conformation-Stabilizing VHHs

    June 2022 "G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) represent a major therapeutic target class as they play GPCRs are divided into six classes based on amino acid sequence similarities, but only four of the classes GPCRs respond to a wide variety of signals that range in size from photons to proteins (Foord et al., In 2019, 5 out of 20 first-in-class approved therapeutic agents targeted GPCRs. Read more at the source #DrGPCR #GPCR #IndustryNews

  • Applications of Fluorescent Probes in Confocal Imaging of GPCRs: From Live to Fixed Cells

    Applications of Fluorescent Probes in Confocal Imaging of GPCRs: From Live to Fixed Cells GPCRs are present How Fluorescent Probes Enable High-Resolution Confocal Imaging of GPCRs To study the dynamics of GPCRs The biological context (live or fixed cells), the spatial temporal resolution and other experimental Exploring the Applications of Confocal Fluorescence Microscopy in GPCR Research In GPCR research one Microscopy and spectroscopy approaches to study GPCR structure and function.

  • GPCRs steer G i and G s selectivity via TM5-TM6 switches as revealed by structures of serotonin...

    August 2022 GPCRs steer G i and G s selectivity via TM5-TM6 switches as revealed by structures of serotonin The structural basis for G protein subtype selectivity by these GPCRs remains elusive. We find that the macro-switch by the TM5-TM6 length is shared by class A GPCR-G protein structures. results present a common mechanism of Gs versus Gi protein coupling selectivity or promiscuity by class A GPCRs Read more at the source #DrGPCR #GPCR #IndustryNews

  • Verily links up with Sosei Heptares for GPCR drug discovery

    has been on the rise in biotech in recent years as researchers have discovered the vast potential for GPCR-targeting to that star are Verily and Sosei Heptares, which have struck a research agreement to discover new GPCR financial details of the strategic collaboration weren’t released, but Sosei Heptares’ past two team-ups in GPCR-based Read more at the source #DrGPCR #GPCR #IndustryNews

  • 📅 Dr. GPCR Summit 2022 is less than a month away!

    GPCR Summit 2022 is less than a month away! Come live and breathe GPCRs with us and don’t forget to submit your abstract. ➡️https://bit.ly/3Q7hlnT #gpcr #drgpcr

  • 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 We investigated the influence of specific inhibitors of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCR), endocytosis The inhibitors of GPCR, ERK1/2, phagocytosis, and clathrin-mediated endocytosis (CME) as well as siRNA Overall, phagocytosis, CME, GPCR, ERK signaling, and S2R/TMEM97 are involved in the internalization of Read more at the source #DrGPCR #GPCR #IndustryNews

  • Are You Guessing or Forecasting? Master GPCR Pharmacologic Models Before It’s Too Late

    Hi GPCR Fanatics,   This week’s insights will help you avoid wasted time, poor forecasts, and stalled 🔹 Elevate your strategy → Building clarity in GPCR drug discovery Even the strongest GPCR programs GPCR University Learner Dr. GPCR Podcast - Surviving Discovery’s Gauntlet Dr. Listen Now – Real Lessons from a GPCR Expert ➤ The future of GPCR isn’t waiting. GPCR Team Read Full Edition ➤

  • Decoding GPCR Function: The Role of Mutagenesis in Rational Drug Discovery

    Notably, innovations in structural biology, such as X-ray crystallography and cryo-electron microscopy In summary, mutagenesis can be a critical tool in drug discovery, particularly for studying GPCRs. While advancements in structural biology techniques like X-ray crystallography and cryo-electron microscopy The directed evolution of ligand specificity in a GPCR and the unequal contributions of efficacy and Molecular determinants of ligand efficacy and potency in GPCR signaling.

  • Dr. Josephine (Pina) Cardarelli - Dr. GPCR Podcast

    GPCR Podcast, we have Dr. Pina Cardarelli, CSO of GPCR Therapeutics. ecosystem.drgpcr.com/dr-gpcr-podcast/ #gpcr#drgpcr #podcast

  • Allosteric modulation of GPCRs: From structural insights to in silico drug discovery

    October 2022 "G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) play critical roles in human physiology and are one endogenous ligands (orthosteric site), allosteric modulators offer new avenues for the regulation of GPCR Recent advances in the structure determination of GPCRs bound to different types of allosteric modulators In this review, we provide a systematic analysis of the currently available GPCR structures in complex Read more at the source #DrGPCR #GPCR #IndustryNews

  • AlphaFold2 versus experimental structures: evaluation on G protein-coupled receptors

    August 2022 "As important drug targets, G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) play pivotal roles in a wide Extensive efforts of structural biology have been made on the study of GPCRs. However, a large portion of GPCR structures remain unsolved due to structural instability. Herein we evaluated the accuracy of GPCR structure models predicted by AlphaFold2. Read more at the source #DrGPCR #GPCR #IndustryNews

  • From Multiplex to Models: Scaling Up GPCR Discovery in the Post-Silo Era

    Watch Episode 167 Today’s GPCR scientists don’t want to study one interaction, they want to model the protein interactions  (e.g., 14-3-3) Heterodimerization Endogenous vs. overexpressed systems Orphan GPCR scientists are already expanding this work, bringing in computational layers  like AlphaFold to model GPCR-RAMP Listen to the complete episode to learn more. _________________ Keyword Cloud : GPCR scientist network , GPCR online course , GPCR data platform , multiplex assays , GPCR drug discovery

  • Nanobodies: New Dimensions in GPCR Signaling Research

    They have also been used as biosensors to monitor conformational changes of GPCRs in living cells. Combinatorial biology methods such as phage display, yeast display, and ribosome display can be used Some Nbs that have been use for GPCR research are: Nb80: This nanobody stabilized an active-state conformation Nb7: This nanobody improves the diffraction quality of the constitutively active GPCR US28·CX3CL1 complex5 Structural biology.

  • Residency time of agonists does not affect the stability of GPCR-arrestin complexes

    September 2022 "Background and purpose: The interaction of arrestins with G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs GPCRs that internalize without arrestin have been classified as "class A" GPCRs whereas "class B" GPCRs The interaction of arrestins with GPCRs requires both agonist activation and receptor phosphorylation Read more at the source #DrGPCR #GPCR #IndustryNews

  • 📰 GPCR Weekly News, April 22 to 28, 2024

    Check out our GPCR coverage for this week. Let’s dive into the Classified GPCR News from April 22nd to 28th, 2024 Adhesion GPCRs Dysfunction of June 25 - 29, 2024 | FENS Forum 2024 NEW July 8 - 10, 2024 | 4th IRN i-GPCRnet Annual October 2024 | Biologics GPCR Workshop July 12 - 17, 2026 | 20th World Congress of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology 2026 GPCR GPCR Ecosystem

  • Identification of GPCRs Modulating Flow-induced Signaling Pathways in Vascular Endothelial Cells

    Brian Arey is doing. https://www.ecosystem.drgpcr.com/dr-gpcr-virtual-cafe/ #gpcr #drgpcr #virtualcafe

  • Molecular creativity in drug discovery

    Innovative Approaches in GPCR Drug Discovery: Designing Precise Solutions for GPCR Challenges. Career opportunities:  Discovery biology roles and training paths in GPCR signaling. But drugs aren’t just biology—they’re chemical matter. GPCR Podcast: Leadership, Impact, and GPCR Signaling with Dr. altering how ligands trigger responses. • Assay Development Gets Real : Fluorescent tools and real-world biology

  • 📰 GPCR Weekly News, April 15 to 21, 2024

    GPCR Symposia Join us on June 7th for our symposium on Structural and Molecular Insights into GPCR Function Let’s dive into the Classified GPCR News from April 15th to 21st, 2024 GPCR Activation and Signaling Phosphorylation and G-Protein Mediated Signaling Networks June 25 - 29, 2024 | FENS Forum 2024 October 2024 | Biologics GPCR Workshop July 12 - 17, 2026 | 20th World Congress of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology 2026 GPCR GPCR Ecosystem

  • Overview of adhesion GPCRs self-activation

    Among the different families of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), adhesion GPCRs (aGPCRs) represent As occurs with other GPCRs in an active state, in aGPCRs the rearrangements induced by the interaction Barros-Álvarez, X., et al., The tethered peptide activation mechanism of adhesion GPCRs. -Q., et al., Structural basis for the tethered peptide activation of adhesion GPCRs. Structural insights into adhesion GPCR ADGRL3 activation and Gq, Gs, Gi, and G12 coupling.

  • 📰 GPCR Weekly News, April 8 to 14, 2024

    Check out our GPCR coverage for this week. GPCR Symposiums and much more! GPCR Partnered Events April 22 - 23, 2024 | Endocrine Metabolic GPCRs Join the Endocrine Metabolic GPCRs Phosphorylation and G-Protein Mediated Signaling Networks June 25 - 29, 2024 | FENS Forum 2024 October 2024 | Biologics GPCR Ecosystem

  • Statin-induced increase in actin polymerization modulates GPCR dynamics and compartmentalization

    regulating the dynamics of the serotonin1A receptor, a crucial neurotransmitter G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR in understanding the modulatory role of the membrane environment on the organization and dynamics of GPCRs Read more at the source #DrGPCR #GPCR #IndustryNews

  • 📰 GPCR Weekly News, April 1 to 7, 2024

    GPCR Symposia Join us on June 7th for our next symposium on Structural and Molecular Insights into GPCR GPCR Symposiums and much more! GPCR Partnered Events April 22 - 23, 2024 | Endocrine Metabolic GPCRs Join the Endocrine Metabolic GPCRs GPCR Workshop July 12 - 17, 2026 | 20th World Congress of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology 2026 GPCR GPCR Ecosystem

  • 📰 GPCR Weekly News, March 4 to 10, 2024

    GPCR Symposia TOMORROW, we are hosting a symposium on GPCR activation and signaling. GPCR Partnered Events April 22 - 23, 2024 | Endocrine Metabolic GPCRs Join the Endocrine Metabolic GPCRs GPCR Workshop July 12 - 17, 2026 | 20th World Congress of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology 2026 GPCR Operations - Single-molecule Imaging Center Scientific Assistant Postdoctoral Fellowship- Mechanistic Biology GPCR Ecosystem

  • 📰 GPCR Weekly News, March 18 to 24, 2024

    Check out our GPCR coverage for this week. We have 15 GPCR papers and four industry news. GPCR Symposium on GPCR activation and signaling sessions. GPCR Partnered Events April 22 - 23, 2024 | Endocrine Metabolic GPCRs Join the Endocrine Metabolic GPCRs Let’s dive into the Classified GPCR News from March 18th to 24th, 2024 GPCR Activation and Signaling GPCR Ecosystem

  • Targeted Drug Design through GPCR Mutagenesis: Insights from β2AR

    After discussing the fundamentals and applications of mutagenesis in GPCR studies (Lu, 2024), a case This case study underscores the critical importance of mutagenesis in GPCR research. Decoding GPCR Function: The Role of Mutagenesis in Rational Drug Discovery. Dr. GPCR Ecosystem; Dr. GPCR Ecosystem. https://www.ecosystem.drgpcr.com/post/decoding-gpcr-function-the-role-of-mutagenesis-in-rational-drug-discovery Molecular determinants of ligand efficacy and potency in GPCR signaling.

  • 📰 GPCR Weekly News, February 19 to 25, 2024

    Check out our GPCR coverage for this week. April 22 - 23, 2024 | Endocrine Metabolic GPCRs Join Dr. GPCR Founder Dr. Function Exploring Diverse Signaling Mechanisms of G Protein-Coupled Receptors through Structural Biology Operations - Single-molecule Imaging Center Scientific Assistant Postdoctoral Fellowship- Mechanistic Biology GPCR Ecosystem

  • 📰 GPCR Weekly News, March 11 to 17, 2024

    GPCR Symposium on GPCR activation and signaling a resounding success! GPCR Partnered Events April 22 - 23, 2024 | Endocrine Metabolic GPCRs Join the Endocrine Metabolic GPCRs Let’s dive into the Classified GPCR News from March 11th to 17th, 2024 Adhesion GPCRs ADGRG1, an adhesion GPCR Workshop July 12 - 17, 2026 | 20th World Congress of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology 2026 GPCR GPCR Ecosystem

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