scholarly journals G-protein–coupled formyl peptide receptors play a dual role in neutrophil chemotaxis and bacterial phagocytosis

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 346-356 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xi Wen ◽  
Xuehua Xu ◽  
Wenxiang Sun ◽  
Keqiang Chen ◽  
Miao Pan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
G Protein ◽  
Receptor Tyrosine Kinase ◽  
Tyrosine Kinases ◽  
Actin Polymerization ◽  
G Protein Coupled Receptors ◽  
Peptide Receptors ◽  
Tyrosine Kinase Signaling ◽  
Formyl Peptide Receptors ◽  
Formyl Peptide ◽  
G Protein Coupled

A dogma of innate immunity is that neutrophils use G-protein–coupled receptors (GPCRs) for chemoattractant to chase bacteria through chemotaxis and then use phagocytic receptors coupled with tyrosine kinases to destroy opsonized bacteria via phagocytosis. Our current work showed that G-protein–coupled formyl peptide receptors (FPRs) directly mediate neutrophil phagocytosis. Mouse neutrophils lacking formyl peptide receptors (Fpr1/2–/–) are defective in the phagocytosis of Escherichia coli and the chemoattractant N-formyl-Met-Leu-Phe (fMLP)-coated beads. fMLP immobilized onto the surface of a bead interacts with FPRs, which trigger a Ca2+response and induce actin polymerization to form a phagocytic cup for engulfment of the bead. This chemoattractant GPCR/Gi signaling works independently of phagocytic receptor/tyrosine kinase signaling to promote phagocytosis. Thus, in addition to phagocytic receptor-mediated phagocytosis, neutrophils also utilize the chemoattractant GPCR/Gi signaling to mediate phagocytosis to fight against invading bacteria.

scholarly journals Ligand bias in receptor tyrosine kinase signaling

2020 ◽  
Vol 295 (52) ◽  
pp. 18494-18507
Author(s):  
Kelly Karl ◽  
Michael D. Paul ◽  
Elena B. Pasquale ◽  
Kalina Hristova
Keyword(s):  
G Protein ◽  
Receptor Tyrosine Kinase ◽  
Tyrosine Kinases ◽  
Receptor Tyrosine Kinases ◽  
G Protein Coupled Receptors ◽  
Operational Model ◽  
Tyrosine Kinase Signaling ◽  
Rtk Signaling ◽  
Ligand Bias ◽  
G Protein Coupled

Ligand bias is the ability of ligands to differentially activate certain receptor signaling responses compared with others. It reflects differences in the responses of a receptor to specific ligands and has implications for the development of highly specific therapeutics. Whereas ligand bias has been studied primarily for G protein–coupled receptors (GPCRs), there are also reports of ligand bias for receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs). However, the understanding of RTK ligand bias is lagging behind the knowledge of GPCR ligand bias. In this review, we highlight how protocols that were developed to study GPCR signaling can be used to identify and quantify RTK ligand bias. We also introduce an operational model that can provide insights into the biophysical basis of RTK activation and ligand bias. Finally, we discuss possible mechanisms underpinning RTK ligand bias. Thus, this review serves as a primer for researchers interested in investigating ligand bias in RTK signaling.

scholarly journals Caulerpin Mitigates Helicobacter pylori-Induced Inflammation via Formyl Peptide Receptors

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (23) ◽  
pp. 13154
Author(s):  
Paola Cuomo ◽  
Chiara Medaglia ◽  
Ivana Allocca ◽  
Angela Michela Immacolata Montone ◽  
Fabrizia Guerra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Immune Response ◽  
Helicobacter Pylori ◽  
Indole Alkaloid ◽  
G Protein Coupled Receptors ◽  
Innate Immune ◽  
Peptide Receptors ◽  
Formyl Peptide Receptors ◽  
Formyl Peptide ◽  
G Protein Coupled

The identification of novel strategies to control Helicobacter pylori (Hp)-associated chronic inflammation is, at present, a considerable challenge. Here, we attempt to combat this issue by modulating the innate immune response, targeting formyl peptide receptors (FPRs), G-protein coupled receptors that play key roles in both the regulation and the resolution of the innate inflammatory response. Specifically, we investigated, in vitro, whether Caulerpin—a bis-indole alkaloid isolated from algae of the genus Caulerpa—could act as a molecular antagonist scaffold of FPRs. We showed that Caulerpin significantly reduces the immune response against Hp culture filtrate, by reverting the FPR2-related signaling cascade and thus counteracting the inflammatory reaction triggered by Hp peptide Hp(2–20). Our study suggests Caulerpin to be a promising therapeutic or adjuvant agent for the attenuation of inflammation triggered by Hp infection, as well as its related adverse clinical outcomes.

scholarly journals The Two Formyl Peptide Receptors Differently Regulate GPR84-Mediated Neutrophil NADPH Oxidase Activity

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Jonas Mårtensson ◽  
Martina Sundqvist ◽  
Asmita Manandhar ◽  
Loukas Leremias ◽  
Linjie Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nadph Oxidase ◽  
Oxidase Activity ◽  
G Protein Coupled Receptors ◽  
Human Neutrophils ◽  
Peptide Receptors ◽  
Nadph Oxidase Activity ◽  
Formyl Peptide Receptors ◽  
Formyl Peptide ◽  
Specific Antagonist ◽  
G Protein Coupled

Neutrophils express the two formyl peptide receptors (FPR1 and FPR2) and the medium-chain fatty acid receptor GPR84. The FPRs are known to define a hierarchy among neutrophil G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), that is, the activated FPRs can either suppress or amplify GPCR responses. In this study, we investigated the position of GPR84 in the FPR-defined hierarchy regarding the activation of neutrophil nicotine adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) oxidase, an enzyme system designed to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are important regulators in cell signaling and immune regulation. When resting neutrophils were activated by GPR84 agonists, a modest ROS release was induced. However, vast amounts of ROS were induced by these GPR84 agonists in FPR2-desensitized neutrophils, and the response was inhibited not only by a GPR84-specific antagonist but also by an FPR2-specific antagonist. This suggests that the amplified GPR84 agonist response is achieved through a reactivation of desensitized FPR2s. In addition, the GPR84-mediated FPR2 reactivation was independent of β-arrestin recruitment and sensitive to a protein phosphatase inhibitor. In contrast to FPR2-desensitized cells, FPR1 desensitization primarily resulted in a suppressed GPR84 agonist-induced ROS response, indicating a receptor hierarchical desensitization of GPR84 by FPR1-generated signals. In summary, our data show that the two FPRs in human neutrophils control the NADPH oxidase activity with concomitant ROS production by communicating with GPR84 through different mechanisms. While FPR1 desensitizes GPR84 and by that suppresses the release of ROS induced by GPR84 agonists, amplified ROS release is achieved by GPR84 agonists through reactivation of the desensitized FPR2.

scholarly journals 'Location, location, location': activation and targeting of MAP kinases by G protein-coupled receptors

2003 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
LM Luttrell
Keyword(s):  
Map Kinase ◽  
G Protein ◽  
Tyrosine Kinases ◽  
Map Kinases ◽  
Focal Adhesions ◽  
G Protein Coupled Receptors ◽  
Cellular Growth ◽  
Substantial Impact ◽  
Kinase Activation ◽  
G Protein Coupled

A growing body of data supports the conclusion that G protein-coupled receptors can regulate cellular growth and differentiation by controlling the activity of MAP kinases. The activation of heterotrimeric G protein pools initiates a complex network of signals leading to MAP kinase activation that frequently involves cross-talk between G protein-coupled receptors and receptor tyrosine kinases or focal adhesions. The dominant mechanism of MAP kinase activation varies significantly between receptor and cell type. Moreover, the mechanism of MAP kinase activation has a substantial impact on MAP kinase function. Some signals lead to the targeting of activated MAP kinase to specific extranuclear locations, while others activate a MAP kinase pool that is free to translocate to the nucleus and contribute to a mitogenic response.

scholarly journals Binding of Low AffinityN-formyl Peptide Receptors to G Protein

1995 ◽  
Vol 270 (18) ◽  
pp. 10686-10694 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric R. Prossnitz ◽  
Ronda E. Schreiber ◽  
Gary M. Bokoch ◽  
Richard D. Ye
Keyword(s):  
G Protein ◽  
Peptide Receptors ◽  
Formyl Peptide Receptors ◽  
Formyl Peptide

scholarly journals A short amino acid sequence containing tyrosine in the N-terminal region of G protein-coupled receptors is critical for their potential use as co-receptors for human and simian immunodeficiency viruses

2008 ◽  
Vol 89 (12) ◽  
pp. 3126-3136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nobuaki Shimizu ◽  
Atsushi Tanaka ◽  
Atsushi Oue ◽  
Takahisa Mori ◽  
Chatchawann Apichartpiyakul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
G Protein ◽  
G Protein Coupled Receptors ◽  
Terminal Region ◽  
Receptor Activity ◽  
Formyl Peptide Receptor ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Formyl Peptide ◽  
Short Amino Acid Sequence ◽  
G Protein Coupled ◽  
Hiv 1

Various G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) have the potential to work as co-receptors for human and simian immunodeficiency virus (HIV/SIV). HIV/SIV co-receptors have several tyrosines in their extracellular N-terminal region (NTR) as a common feature. However, the domain structure of the NTR that is critical for GPCRs to have co-receptor activity has not been identified. Comparative studies of different HIV/SIV co-receptors are an effective way to clarify the domain. These studies have been carried out only for the major co-receptors, CCR5 and CXCR4. A chemokine receptor, D6, has been shown to mediate infection of astrocytes with HIV-1. Recently, it was also found that an orphan GPCR, GPR1, and a formyl peptide receptor, FPRL1, work as potent HIV/SIV co-receptors in addition to CCR5 and CXCR4. To elucidate more about the domain of the NTR critical for HIV/SIV co-receptor activity, this study analysed the effects of mutations in the NTR on the co-receptor activity of D6, FPRL1 and GPR1 in addition to CCR5. The results identified a number of tyrosines that are indispensable for the activity of these co-receptors. The number and positions of those tyrosines varied among co-receptors and among HIV-1 strains. Moreover, it was found that a small domain of a few amino acids containing a tyrosine is critical for the co-receptor activity of GPR1. These findings will be useful in elucidating the mechanism that allows GPCRs to have the potential to act as HIV/SIV co-receptors.

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