AlphaFold, allosteric, and orthosteric drug discovery: Ways forward
R Nussinov, M Zhang, Y Liu, H Jang - Drug discovery today, 2023 - Elsevier
Highlights•AlphaFold models have rigid protein structures.•Advanced deep algorithms fed
relevant data can accurately predict structures.•Algorithmic advances can harness …
relevant data can accurately predict structures.•Algorithmic advances can harness …
Benzodiazepine Modulation of GABAA Receptors: A Mechanistic Perspective
MP Goldschen-Ohm - Biomolecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Benzodiazepines (BZDs) are a class of widely prescribed psychotropic drugs that target
GABAA receptors (GABAARs) to tune inhibitory synaptic signaling throughout the central …
GABAA receptors (GABAARs) to tune inhibitory synaptic signaling throughout the central …
Structural insights into opposing actions of neurosteroids on GABAA receptors
Abstract γ-Aminobutyric acid type A (GABAA) receptors mediate fast inhibitory signaling in
the brain and are targets of numerous drugs and endogenous neurosteroids. A subset of …
the brain and are targets of numerous drugs and endogenous neurosteroids. A subset of …
Cryo-EM structures reveal native GABAA receptor assemblies and pharmacology
Type A γ-aminobutyric acid receptors (GABAARs) are the principal inhibitory receptors in the
brain and the target of a wide range of clinical agents, including anaesthetics, sedatives …
brain and the target of a wide range of clinical agents, including anaesthetics, sedatives …
Modulators of GABAA receptor-mediated inhibition in the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders: past, present, and future
SM Thompson - Neuropsychopharmacology, 2024 - nature.com
The predominant inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain, γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), acts at
ionotropic GABAA receptors to counterbalance excitation and regulate neuronal firing …
ionotropic GABAA receptors to counterbalance excitation and regulate neuronal firing …
Nanoparticles insert a three dimensional cavity structure of proteins for function inhibition: The Case of CeO2 and SARS-CoV-2
The selective interaction of nanomaterials with proteins for protein function suppression has
been reported. However, whether the nanomaterials could be used to target a three …
been reported. However, whether the nanomaterials could be used to target a three …
The anthelmintic meclonazepam activates a schistosome transient receptor potential channel
Parasitic flatworms cause various clinical and veterinary infections that impart a huge
burden worldwide. The most clinically impactful infection is schistosomiasis, a neglected …
burden worldwide. The most clinically impactful infection is schistosomiasis, a neglected …
The molecular basis of drug selectivity for α5 subunit-containing GABAA receptors
VB Kasaragod, T Malinauskas, AA Wahid… - Nature Structural & …, 2023 - nature.com
Abstract α5 subunit-containing γ-aminobutyric acid type A (GABAA) receptors represent a
promising drug target for neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders. Altered expression …
promising drug target for neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders. Altered expression …
Structural insights into GABAA receptor potentiation by Quaalude
Methaqualone, a quinazolinone marketed commercially as Quaalude, is a central nervous
system depressant that was used clinically as a sedative-hypnotic, then became a notorious …
system depressant that was used clinically as a sedative-hypnotic, then became a notorious …
Peripheral gating of mechanosensation by glial diazepam binding inhibitor
X Li, AS Prudente, V Prato, X Guo… - The Journal of …, 2024 - Am Soc Clin Investig
We report that diazepam binding inhibitor (DBI) is a glial messenger mediating satellite glia-
sensory neuron crosstalk in the dorsal root ganglion (DRG). DBI is highly expressed in …
sensory neuron crosstalk in the dorsal root ganglion (DRG). DBI is highly expressed in …