Predicting G-protein coupled receptors-G-protein coupling specificity based on autocross-covariance transform

2006 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanzhi Guo ◽  
Menglong Li ◽  
Minchun Lu ◽  
Zhining Wen ◽  
Zhongtian Huang
Keyword(s):  
G Protein ◽  
G Protein Coupled Receptors ◽  
G Protein Coupling ◽  
Protein Coupling ◽  
Coupling Specificity ◽  
G Protein Coupled

scholarly journals Using Ligand-Induced Conformational Change to Screen for Compounds Targeting G-Protein-Coupled Receptors

2007 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian F. O'Dowd ◽  
Mohammad Alijaniaram ◽  
Xiaodong Ji ◽  
Tuan Nguyen ◽  
Richard M. Eglen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Surface ◽  
G Protein ◽  
High Throughput Screening ◽  
G Protein Coupled Receptors ◽  
Nuclear Localization Sequence ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Concentration Dependent Manner ◽  
G Protein Coupling ◽  
Protein Coupling ◽  
G Protein Coupled

The authors describe a novel drug strategy designed as a primary screen to discover either antagonist or agonist compounds targeting G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). The incorporation of a nuclear localization sequence (NLS, a 5 amino acid substitution), in a location in helix 8 of the GPCR structure, resulted in ligand-independent receptor translocation from the cell surface to the nucleus. Blockade of the GPCR-NLS translocation from the cell surface was achieved by either antagonist or agonist treatments, each achieving their result in a sensitive concentration-dependent manner. GPCR-NLS translocation and blockade occurred regardless of the identity of the G-protein-coupling, and thus this assay is also ideally suited for identification of compounds targeting orphan GPCRs. The GPCR-NLS trafficking was visualized by fusion to fluorescent detectable proteins. Quantification of this effect was measured by determining the density of cell surface receptors, using enzyme fragment complementation in a manner suitable for high-throughput screening. Thus, the authors have developed a cellular assay for GPCRs suitable for compound screening without requiring prior identification of an agonist or knowledge of G-protein-coupling.

Oxidative stress reduces renal dopamine D1 receptor-Gq/11α G protein-phospholipase C signaling involving G protein-coupled receptor kinase 2

2007 ◽  
Vol 293 (1) ◽  
pp. F306-F315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anees Ahmad Banday ◽  
Mustafa F. Lokhandwala
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Atpase Activity ◽  
Phospholipase C ◽  
G Protein ◽  
Lipoic Acid ◽  
Skf 38393 ◽  
G Protein Coupling ◽  
Protein Coupling ◽  
Obese Rats ◽  
G Protein Coupled

The dopamine D1 receptors (D1R), expressed in renal proximal tubules, participate in the regulation of sodium transport. A defect in the coupling of the D1R to its G protein/effector complex in renal tubules has been reported in various conditions associated with oxidative stress. Because G protein-coupled receptor kinases (GRKs) are known to play an important role in D1R desensitization, we tested the hypothesis that increased oxidative stress in obese Zucker rats may cause GRK2 upregulation and, subsequently, D1R dysfunction. Lean and obese rats were given normal diet or diet supplemented with antioxidant lipoic acid for 2 wk. Compared with lean rats, obese rats exhibited oxidative stress, D1R were uncoupled from Gq/11α at basal level, and SKF-38393 failed to elicit D1R-G protein coupling, stimulate phospholipase C (PLC), and inhibit Na-K-ATPase activity. These animals showed increased basal protein kinase C (PKC) activity and membranous translocation of GRK2 and increased GKR2-Gq/11α interaction and D1R serine phosphorylation. Enzymatic dephosphorylation of D1R restored SKF-38393-induced adenylyl cyclase stimulation but not PLC activation. Treatment of obese rats with lipoic acid restored D1R-G protein coupling and SKF-38393-induced PLC stimulation and Na-K-ATPase inhibition. Lipoic acid treatment also normalized PKC activity, GRK2 sequestration, and GKR2-Gq/11α interaction. In conclusion, these data show that oxidative stress increases PKC activity causing GRK2 membranous translocation. GRK2 interacts with Gq/11α and acts, at least in part, as a regulator of G protein signaling leading to the D1R-Gq/11α uncoupling, causing inability of SKF-38393 to stimulate PLC and inhibit Na/K-ATPase. Lipoic acid, while reducing oxidative stress, normalized PKC activity and restored D1R-Gq/11α-PLC signaling and the ability of SKF-38393 to inhibit Na-K-ATPase activity.

scholarly journals The allosteric enhancer PD81,723 increases chimaeric A1/A2A adenosine receptor coupling with Gs

2006 ◽  
Vol 396 (1) ◽  
pp. 139-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samita Bhattacharya ◽  
Rebecca L. Youkey ◽  
Kobina Ghartey ◽  
Matthew Leonard ◽  
Joel Linden ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
G Protein ◽  
Adenosine Receptor ◽  
Intracellular Loop ◽  
Dissociation Kinetics ◽  
A2a Adenosine Receptor ◽  
G Protein Coupling ◽  
Protein Coupling ◽  
Receptor Coupling ◽  
A1 Receptor ◽  
Coupling Specificity

PD81,723 {(2-amino-4,5-dimethyl-3-thienyl)-[3-(trifluromethyl)-phenyl]methanone} is a selective allosteric enhancer of the Gi-coupled A1 AR (adenosine receptor) that is without effect on Gs-coupled A2A ARs. PD81,723 elicits a decrease in the dissociation kinetics of A1 AR agonist radioligands and an increase in functional agonist potency. In the present study, we sought to determine whether enhancer sensitivity is dependent on coupling domains or G-protein specificity of the A1 AR. Using six chimaeric A1/A2A ARs, we show that the allosteric effect of PD81,723 is maintained in a chimaera in which the predominant G-protein-coupling domain of the A1 receptor, the 3ICL (third intracellular loop), is replaced with A2A sequence. These chimaeric receptors are dually coupled with Gs and Gi, and PD81,723 increases the potency of N6-cyclopentyladenosine to augment cAMP accumulation with or without pretreatment of cells with pertussis toxin. Thus PD81,723 has similar functional effects on chimaeric receptors with A1 transmembrane sequences that couple with Gi or Gs. This is the first demonstration that an allosteric regulator can function in the context of a switch in G-protein-coupling specificity. There is no enhancement by PD81,723 of Gi-coupled A2A chimaeric receptors with A1 sequence replacing A2A sequence in the 3ICL. The results suggest that the recognition site for PD81,723 is on the A1 receptor and that the enhancer acts to directly stabilize the receptor to a conformational state capable of coupling with Gi or Gs.

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