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- 📰 GPCR Weekly News, June 17 to 23, 2024
Shane Wright, Michel Bouvier, et al., for their work on Conformation- and activation-based BRET sensors
- The Chemistry of Confidence: Aha Moments That Shape Scientific Careers
Maria Majellaro’s story, shared in Episode 168 of the Dr.
- Mechanism vs. Assumption: A Model-First Path to Getting GPCR MoA Right
& GPR3 regulated by a negative allosteric modulator Terry's Corner – Determine GPCR MoA Early (and Right Those acting on the right signals today will shape tomorrow’s breakthroughs—and avoid delays others won
- How GPCR Collaboration Built an Innovation Engine
Funding models rewarded independence, not shared resources. Michelle was part of a cohort that joined as postgrads in shared facilities, pooling reagents, ideas, A shared environment lowers friction between these specialties, making innovation structurally inevitable The Monash model flipped that logic: Shared infrastructure, not duplicated equipment Centralized core Shared funding gave us leverage.
- From Ox Liver to AI: How the History of Pharmacology Shapes Its Future
Clark, Paul Ehrlich, Sir James Black, and more—sharing the stories and setbacks that shaped today’s scientific
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- Orion Shares New Data on its Latest Best-in-Class Drug Candidate
June 2022 "Ottawa, Canada, May 10, 2022 — Orion Biotechnology Canada Ltd, a drug discovery and development company unlocking the therapeutic potential of G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs), today announced that it will be presenting important new data at both LSX World Congress and TIDES USA 2022 conference, taking place this week – May 10-12, 2022. Dr. Oliver Hartley, Orion’s Vice-President Drug Discovery, will present Orion’s novel technology for targeting undrugged peptidergic GPCRs. His presentations will describe Orion’s drug discovery platform, one of the fastest drug discovery solutions in the industry for targeting peptidergic GPCRs. Dr. Hartley will also present new data on Orion’s CCR2 antagonist, OB-004, demonstrating the ability of this powerful platform to rapidly identify best-in-class GPCR drug candidates." Read more at the source #DrGPCR #GPCR #IndustryNews
- Latrophilin-1 drives neuron morphogenesis and shapes chemo- and mechanosensation-dependent ...
Latrophilin-1 drives neuron morphogenesis and shapes chemo- and mechanosensation-dependent behavior in
- All About Addgene: More Open and Reproducible Science with Materials Sharing
If you need a plasmid for your research or you want to share your materials, this is the place to go.
- How Advanced GPCR Kinetics Sharpen Decision Making (and Save You Time)
This week, you will learn how to confirm equilibrium the right way, detect time-dependent occupancy and Learn how to choose fluorophores (brightness, stability, spectra), reduce background (far-red/near-IR Scale confidently: Use bright, stable ligands for HTS and bias profiling. across nanodiscs, peptidiscs, SMALPs, SPR, ITC—plus how construct design and solubilization choices shape Those acting on the right signals today will shape tomorrow’s breakthroughs—and avoid delays others won
- Orthosteric vs Allosteric Interactions— and the pHSense Shift in Internalization
This week’s edition links ligand mechanism to the decisions that shape affinity, efficacy, selectivity pharmacology essentials to ligand binding site strategies, bench-ready tools, and industry momentum shaping “You’re changing how bright it is—and how long it glows.” tool can be just as critical as the right target . Acting on the right signals today shapes tomorrow’s breakthroughs—and avoids slowdowns others won’t see
- Reflections on My PhD Journey: Lessons Learned
Choosing the Right Lab The lab you choose plays a pivotal role in shaping your PhD journey. However, with multiple great options, choosing the right lab wasn't easy. The right environment, paired with a supportive supervisor, laid the foundation for a fulfilling and The Role of Mentors and Supervisors Having the right mentor is indispensable for a successful PhD journey Supervisors not only guide your research but also shape your academic and professional growth.
- Innovative Data-Driven Solutions: The pHSense Revolution
These probes shift brightness and fluorescence lifetime as pH changes. They learned how to fine-tune both brightness and fluorescence lifetime. You’re just changing how bright it is—and how long it glows,” said Dr. Eric Trinquet. They constructed the platform, tested every variable—pKa, brightness, lifetime—and made decisions that “You start wide with chemistry, you narrow with biology, and at the end—if you did it right—you open
- How Understanding Intracellular Drug Access Can Transform Your GPCR Drug Discovery Program
teams and scientists, staying ahead requires more than just reading papers—it demands access to the right the future of GPCR research and drug discovery right now. Amplify your research: Contribute to a high-impact collection of work that will shape the future of The right information at the right time can mean the difference between a breakthrough and a dead end Those acting on the right signals today will shape tomorrow’s breakthroughs—and avoid delays others won
- Molecular creativity in drug discovery
Breakthroughs this week: Orphan receptor GPRC5B in neurogenesis; Septerna’s pill-based weight-loss strategy Upcoming events: Global GPCR summits and pharmacology forums shaping 2026 priorities. And that matter shapes everything: selectivity, safety, efficacy, and innovation. She explains why. • Training Builds Innovation : Her lab model at Monash is shaping the next generation Those acting on the right signals today will shape tomorrow’s breakthroughs—and avoid delays others won
- The Perils and Guardrails of Modifying Signalling Proteins in Bioassays
For the serotonin 5-HT2A receptor (5-HT2AR) with the Gαi/o family of transducers, Wright and colleagues narrowed the activation of Gαi/o protein subtypes from all except Gαi1 to only Gαz in a recent study by Wright Wright and colleagues [36] showed that these heterotrimer-based biosensors for the 5-HT7A/B receptors 5-HT2A receptor (5-HT2AR), and (C) muscarinic acetylcholine M3 receptor (M3R) in a recent study by Wright Wright SC, Avet C, Gaitonde SA, Muneta-Arrate I, Le Gouill C, Hogue M, et al.
- How Collaboration Sparked a GPCR Imaging Breakthrough in Chemical Biology
When David later shared early data — including a moment where he realized he could image an entire islet It would later shape how he designed fluorescent probes, how he evaluated biological constraints, and Early images showed clean, bright labeling across whole pancreatic islets. milestone that demonstrated just how powerful well-engineered chemical tools can be when paired with the right by trust, shared energy, and a willingness to learn each other’s language.
- Unlock the Hidden Lives of Receptors – Are You Ready?
Imagine you're navigating a vast terrain—not on foot, but through the shape-shifting world of GPCRs. With the right lens, you’ll see why efficacy is more than signal strength: it's a fingerprint of conformational
- Competitive vs Non-Competitive GPCR Antagonists: How to Interpret Pharmacology Data with Confidence
This week, Terry’s Corner takes you beyond curve shapes into the kinetic and mechanistic realities that lipid droplets; novel atypical GPCR-arrestin complexes; Lilly's oral GLP-1, orforglipron, delivers weight Gain a competitive edge by asking the right questions about binding kinetics and experimental constraints Those acting on the right signals today will shape tomorrow’s breakthroughs—and avoid delays others won Join the community of informed, empowered GPCR professionals who are shaping the future of drug discovery
- Your GPCR Program Decisions Depend on Good Data Interpretation
GPCR , we’re focusing on the hidden risks that undermine progress and how the right frameworks can keep To Terry's Corner ➤ Why the Myth of Multiple Affinity Sites Slows You Down Traditional models that shaped At this international meeting, leaders shared next-gen strategies shaping modern drug discovery: Prof GPCR Premium is designed for scientists who need the right intelligence, fast—without noise, distractions Those acting on the right insights now will define the next wave of discovery.
- Misread the Curve, Misjudge the Drug: Rethinking Antagonism in GPCR Pharmacology
Why Misreading Antagonism Delays GPCR Drug Discovery If a dose-response curve shifts to the right, you In other words, you can’t diagnose mechanism from curve shape alone . DR curves shift to the right with no loss of maximal effect. He challenges the idea that curve shape alone is diagnostic, pointing out how features like receptor One shifts neatly to the right without dropping the maximum.
- 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. Novo Nordisk’s amycretin showed up to 24% weight loss, CagriSema delivered 22.7% in Phase 3, and semaglutide Maria Majellaro shares her story of innovation and listening-driven science.
- A Note from Yamina: Building the Next Chapter of Dr. GPCR
GPCR, it was with a simple goal: to connect people who shared a passion for GPCR science and discovery directly to the researchers who use them , empowering scientists to move their work forward with the right Our Ambassador Program empowers community members to share Dr. We’ll share how to apply — and the details — soon. Community and Connection Dr. helps shape what comes next for Dr.
- Dr. GPCR Updates
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- 📰 GPCR Weekly News, September 11 to 17, 2023
Kevin Wright on his new position as Director of Targeted and Immuno-oncology at GPCR Therapeutics, our Kevin Wright Joins GPCR Therapeutics as Director of Targeted and Immuno-oncology Sosei Heptares Adds
- Fluorescence based HTS compatible ligand binding assays for dopamine D3 receptors in baculovirus preparations and live cells
The Log(IC50) change in time was fitted with equation 3 and k given is the weighted average from 3 (A) or 4 (B) experiments with weighted SD The Ki values were calculated based on the IC50 values, Fluorescence and bright-field images of total (left panels) and non-specific binding (central panels) of CELT-419 to live HEK293-D3R cells and to SKOV3 cells without D3 receptors (right panels). The contrast of fluorescence and bright-field images was enhanced for presentation purposes only, the
- Assay Sensitivity: The Hidden Lever Driving GPCR Drug Discovery
Assay sensitivity is like adjusting the brightness on a microscope—set it right, and hidden details jump What emerges is not just more data—it’s the right data, positioned to inform strategic decision-making
- From Snapshots to Predictions: Why Mechanism of Action Matters
Without the right model, it’s like staring at identical twins—you can’t tell them apart until you see With the right model, you can separate lookalikes and prevent an entire program from being misclassified Here’s the uncomfortable truth: you can never prove a model “right.” They need the right data . Only when the data were fit to the right model did the picture snap into focus.
- How Breakthroughs Happen: Eric Trinquet on Innovation, Serendipity & GPCRs
In this podcast, he lays out the mindset that helped shape products used across biotech and academia—and Originally developed as ultra-bright lanthanide probes, the team realized they could tune these molecules Dual control: not just brightness but fluorescence lifetime, with drastic shifts as pH drops. It’s a mindset shaped by decades in the lab—but it’s also a warning.
- Discover the Hottest GPCR News of the Week: Oct 7-13, 2024!
Ready for your GPCR quest, so bold and bright? Join us now, and let's explore with all our might! Let's make your brand shine like never before! in Neuroscience Ventral tegmental area amylin / calcitonin receptor signaling suppresses feeding and weight

























