Molecular mechanisms of metabotropic GABAB receptor function
Metabotropic γ-aminobutyric acid G protein–coupled receptors (GABAB) represent one of
the two main types of inhibitory neurotransmitter receptors in the brain. These receptors act …
the two main types of inhibitory neurotransmitter receptors in the brain. These receptors act …
Sampling alternative conformational states of transporters and receptors with AlphaFold2
Equilibrium fluctuations and triggered conformational changes often underlie the functional
cycles of membrane proteins. For example, transporters mediate the passage of molecules …
cycles of membrane proteins. For example, transporters mediate the passage of molecules …
Structural basis of GPCR coupling to distinct signal transducers: implications for biased signaling
M Seyedabadi, M Gharghabi, EV Gurevich… - Trends in biochemical …, 2022 - cell.com
Three classes of G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) partners–G proteins, GPCR kinases,
and arrestins–preferentially bind active GPCRs. Our analysis suggests that the structures of …
and arrestins–preferentially bind active GPCRs. Our analysis suggests that the structures of …
[HTML][HTML] Understanding the molecular mechanisms of odorant binding and activation of the human OR52 family
Structural and mechanistic studies on human odorant receptors (ORs), key in olfactory
signaling, are challenging because of their low surface expression in heterologous cells …
signaling, are challenging because of their low surface expression in heterologous cells …
Conformational rearrangement during activation of a metabotropic glutamate receptor
The ability to sense external stimuli and dynamically respond lies at the core of cellular
homeostasis. G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), the largest family of membrane proteins …
homeostasis. G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), the largest family of membrane proteins …
Allosteric coupling and biased agonism in G protein‐coupled receptors
A Bock, M Bermudez - The FEBS Journal, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
G protein‐coupled receptors (GPCRs) are essential cell membrane signaling molecules and
represent the most important class of drug targets. Some signaling pathways downstream of …
represent the most important class of drug targets. Some signaling pathways downstream of …
Cryo–electron microscopy structure of the antidiuretic hormone arginine-vasopressin V2 receptor signaling complex
The antidiuretic hormone arginine-vasopressin (AVP) forms a signaling complex with the V2
receptor (V2R) and the Gs protein, promoting kidney water reabsorption. Molecular …
receptor (V2R) and the Gs protein, promoting kidney water reabsorption. Molecular …
[HTML][HTML] Molecular interaction of HIC, an agonist of P2Y1 receptor, and its role in prostate cancer apoptosis
HTT Le, A Murugesan, T Ramesh, O Yli-Harja… - International journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Prostate cancer is a heterogeneous, slow growing asymptomatic cancer that predominantly
affects man. A purinergic G-protein coupled receptor, P2Y1R, is targeted for its therapeutic …
affects man. A purinergic G-protein coupled receptor, P2Y1R, is targeted for its therapeutic …
Allosteric communication regulates ligand‐specific GPCR activity
G protein‐coupled receptors (GPCRs) are membrane‐bound proteins that are ubiquitously
expressed in many cell types and take part in mediating multiple signaling pathways …
expressed in many cell types and take part in mediating multiple signaling pathways …
[HTML][HTML] Allosteric Modulators of Dopamine D2 Receptors for Fine-Tuning of Dopaminergic Neurotransmission in CNS Diseases: Overview, Pharmacology, Structural …
Allosteric modulation of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) is nowadays a hot topic in
medicinal chemistry. Allosteric modulators, ie, compounds which bind in a receptor site …
medicinal chemistry. Allosteric modulators, ie, compounds which bind in a receptor site …