Unraveling allostery within the angiotensin II type 1 receptor for Gαq and β-arrestin coupling

Y Cao, WJC van der Velden, Y Namkung… - Science …, 2023 - science.org
G protein–coupled receptors engage both G proteins and β-arrestins, and their coupling can
be biased by ligands and mutations. Here, to resolve structural elements and mechanisms …

β-Adrenoreceptors as Therapeutic Targets for Ocular Tumors and Other Eye Diseases—Historical Aspects and Nowadays Understanding

EW Böhm, B Stoffelns, A Gericke - International Journal of Molecular …, 2023 - mdpi.com
β-adrenoreceptors (ARs) are members of the superfamily of G-protein-coupled receptors
(GPCRs), and are activated by catecholamines, such as epinephrine and norepinephrine …

Adaptive and maladaptive roles of different angiotensin receptors in the development of cardiac hypertrophy and heart failure

SK Bhullar, NS Dhalla - Canadian Journal of Physiology and …, 2023 - cdnsciencepub.com
Angiotensin II (Ang II) is formed by the action of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) in the
renin–angiotensin system. This hormone is known to induce cardiac hypertrophy and heart …

[HTML][HTML] Non-canonical G protein signaling

B Nürnberg, S Beer-Hammer, E Reisinger… - Pharmacology & …, 2024 - Elsevier
The original paradigm of classical-also referred to as canonical-cellular signal transduction
of heterotrimeric G proteins (G protein) is defined by a hierarchical, orthograde interaction of …

OP2113, a new drug for chronic hypoxia‐induced pulmonary hypertension treatment in rat

L Roubenne, M Laisné, D Benoist… - British Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background and Purpose Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a cardiovascular
disease characterised by an increase in pulmonary arterial (PA) resistance leading to right …

[HTML][HTML] Status of β1-Adrenoceptor Signal Transduction System in Cardiac Hypertrophy and Heart Failure

NS Dhalla, SK Bhullar, A Adameova… - Reviews in …, 2023 - imrpress.com
Although β1-adrenoceptor (β1-AR) signal transduction, which maintains cardiac function, is
downregulated in failing hearts, the mechanisms for such a defect in heart failure are not …

Crosstalk between adrenergic receptors and catalytic receptors

J Xu, H Xiao, K He, Y Zhang - Current Opinion in Physiology, 2023 - Elsevier
Adrenergic receptors (ARs) and catalytic receptors (CRs), two major classes of cell-surface
receptors, play essential roles in a wide range of physiological and pathological processes …

Muscle metaboreflex control of left ventricular systolic function in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

NG Boyes, MD Nelson… - Journal of Applied …, 2023 - journals.physiology.org
Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) exhibits exaggerated sympathoexcitation
and altered cardiac and vascular responses to muscle metaboreflex activation (MMA) …

β-adrenergic receptor signaling mediated by β-arrestins and its potential role in heart failure

PC Nibley, SK Shenoy - Current Opinion in Physiology, 2023 - Elsevier
The lethality of heart failure (HF), particularly in the context of post-acute sequelae SARS-
CoV-2 infection (PASC)-related myocarditis, necessitates the discovery of the cellular …

Interactions between AT1R and GRKs: the determinants for activation of signaling pathways involved in blood pressure regulation

Poonam, S Chaudhary - Molecular Biology Reports, 2024 - Springer
The success of Angiotensin II receptor blockers, specifically Angiotensin II type 1 receptor
(AT1R) antagonists as antihypertensive drug emphasizes the involvement of AT1R in …