Interplay between G protein-coupled receptors and nanotechnology

Y Jiang, Y Li, X Fu, Y Wu, R Wang, M Zhao, C Mao… - Acta Biomaterialia, 2023 - Elsevier
G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), as the largest family of membrane receptors, actively
modulate plasma membrane and endosomal signalling. Importantly, GPCRs are naturally …

Location bias: a “hidden variable” in GPCR pharmacology

DS Eiger, C Hicks, J Gardner, U Pham… - Bioessays, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
G protein‐coupled receptors (GPCRs) are the largest family of transmembrane receptors
and primarily signal through two main effector proteins: G proteins and β‐arrestins. Many …

Star Polymer Nanomedicines─ challenges and future perspectives

H Forgham, J Zhu, R Qiao, TP Davis - ACS Applied Polymer …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Star polymers are structures composed of multiple functional linear arms covalently
connected through a central core. The unique conformation of star polymers, with their …

Therapeutic antagonism of the neurokinin 1 receptor in endosomes provides sustained pain relief

A Hegron, CJ Peach, R Tonello… - Proceedings of the …, 2023 - National Acad Sciences
The hypothesis that sustained G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) signaling from
endosomes mediates pain is based on studies with endocytosis inhibitors and lipid …

GPCR kinases differentially modulate biased signaling downstream of CXCR3 depending on their subcellular localization

J Gardner, DS Eiger, C Hicks, I Choi, U Pham… - Science …, 2024 - science.org
Some G protein–coupled receptors (GPCRs) demonstrate biased signaling such that
ligands of the same receptor exclusively or preferentially activate certain downstream …

[HTML][HTML] Lessons learned in translating pain knowledge into practice

J Becker, PR Effraim, S Dib-Hajj, HL Rittner - Pain Reports, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Objectives: To present existing evidence of 3 representative target molecules in the
development of novel pain treatment that, so far, did not result in approved drugs. Methods …

ROS-responsive copolymer micelles for inflammation triggered delivery of ibuprofen

JY Quek, R Bright, PRL Dabare, K Vasilev - Colloids and Surfaces B …, 2022 - Elsevier
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used for the treatment of
pain, inflammation and fever. However, most NSAIDs are poorly water soluble, making it …

Engineering advanced nanomedicines against central nervous system diseases

S Shi, H Ren, Y Xie, M Yu, Y Chen, L Yang - Materials Today, 2023 - Elsevier
Despite the impressive strides in the research community, numerous obstacles pose marked
challenges in the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The limitations of …

The contribution of endocytosis to sensitization of nociceptors and synaptic transmission in nociceptive circuits

R Tonello, WB Anderson, S Davidson, V Escriou… - Pain, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Chronic pain involves sensitization of nociceptors and synaptic transmission of painful
signals in nociceptive circuits in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord. We investigated the …

[HTML][HTML] Biased signalling in analgesic research and development

A Conibear, CP Bailey, E Kelly - Current Opinion in Pharmacology, 2024 - Elsevier
Ligand bias offers a novel means to improve the therapeutic profile of drugs. With regard to
G protein-coupled receptors involved in analgesia, it could be advantageous to develop …