Bursicon receptor gene HLGR2 as a potential RNA interference target for control of the fall webworm Hyphantria : Insect G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) have been identified as a new generation of attractive targets

In this review, we focus on recent advances in G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) targets. To date, the most promising targets are the chemokine, cannabinoid, and dopamine receptors, but future lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) and smoothened (Smo) receptors to initiate new drug-screening strategies and targeted

III clinical candidate for the treatment of Crohn's disease, we developed a chemical biology toolbox targeting To chemically induce CCR9 degradation, we then developed the first PROTAC targeting the IABS of GPCRs

However, it is unclear how diverse GPCRs similarly affect Aβ and tau pathogenesis. report that β-arrestins are not only essential for β2AR and mGluR2-mediated increase in pathogenic tau also show that β-arrestin1 levels are increased in brains of Frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD-tau tauopathy and rescues impaired synaptic plasticity and cognitive impairments in PS19 mice. Biochemical and cellular studies show that β-arrestin1 drives tauopathy by destabilizing microtubules

Odorant G protein-coupled receptors as potential therapeutic targets for adult diffuse gliomas: a systematic transcriptomic profiles of ORs in glioma, we suggest that ORs are potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets

October 2022 "CXCR1 and CXCR2 chemokine receptors, mainly activated by interleukin 8 (IL-8 or CXCL8), are expressed in a variety of cells including, leukocytes, fibroblasts, endothelial cells, and smooth muscle cells. Numerous intracellular mediators are activated by these G protein-coupled receptors based on several factors, including the nature of the ligand, its concentration, and the binding sites with the receptor, levels of the receptor, cell type, and stimulatory environment. Much focus is currently being directed towards CXCR1/2 inhibitors, as these receptors primarily induce the chemotaxis of leukocytes, especially neutrophils, during inflammation, a key process in cardiovascular disease (CVD) progression. CXCR1/2 inhibitors show beneficial effects in various animal models of CVD. These effects include reducing the atherosclerotic plaque area, improving the serum lipid profile, attenuation of the damage following ischemia-reperfusion, the regulation of blood pressure, and the restriction of cardiac remodeling. Based on these encouraging results, testing CXCR1/2 inhibitors in clinical trials could be of a great importance to limit the inflammatory complications associated with CVDs." Read more at the source #DrGPCR #GPCR #IndustryNews

August 2022 "Psychedelic research across different disciplines and biological levels is growing at a remarkably fast pace. In the prospect of a psychedelic drug becoming again an approved treatment, much of these efforts have been oriented toward exploring the relationship between the actual psychedelic effects and those manifestations of therapeutic interest. Considering the central role of the serotonin 5-HT2A receptor in the distinct effects of psychedelics in human psyche, neuropharmacology sits at the center of this debate and exploratory continuum. Here we discuss some of the most recent findings in human studies and contextualize them considering previous preclinical models studying phenomena related to synaptic plasticity. A special emphasis is placed on knowledge gaps, challenges, and limitations to evaluate the underpinnings of psychedelics' potential antidepressant action." Read more at the source #DrGPCR #GPCR #IndustryNews

August 2022 "CXCR1 and CXCR2 chemokine receptors, mainly activated by interleukin 8 (IL-8 or CXCL8), are expressed in a variety of cells including, leukocytes, fibroblasts, endothelial cells, and smooth muscle cells. Numerous intracellular mediators are activated by these G protein-coupled receptors based on several factors, including the nature of the ligand, its concentration, and the binding sites with the receptor, levels of the receptor, cell type, and stimulatory environment. Much focus is currently being directed towards CXCR1/2 inhibitors, as these receptors primarily induce the chemotaxis of leukocytes, especially neutrophils, during inflammation, a key process in cardiovascular disease (CVD) progression. CXCR1/2 inhibitors show beneficial effects in various animal models of CVD. These effects include reducing the atherosclerotic plaque area, improving the serum lipid profile, attenuation of the damage following ischemia-reperfusion, the regulation of blood pressure, and the restriction of cardiac remodeling. Based on these encouraging results, testing CXCR1/2 inhibitors in clinical trials could be of a great importance to limit the inflammatory complications associated with CVDs." Read more at the source #DrGPCR #GPCR #IndustryNews

November 2021 Positive Recommendation for Use of TAVNEOS™ (avacopan) in ANCA Vasculitis Adopted by European Human Use (CHMP) adopted a positive opinion recommending marketing authorization for the Company’s TAVNEOS

available small molecules aimed at intractable and poorly drugged membrane and complex-bound protein targets The targets, including G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), intracellular protein complexes and solute

April 2022 "By Sophie Bradley | Apr 12, 2022 Summary Sophie Bradley, Translational Sciences Associate Director at Sosei Heptares , recently presented at the Keystone Symposia GPCR Conference, a summary of work performed both at Sosei Heptares and Glasgow University characterizing the role of the muscarinic M1 receptor in cognitive and neurodegenerative disorders and the potential therapeutic benefit of muscarinic M1 selective ligands." Read more at the source #DrGPCR #GPCR #IndustryNews

Intracellular calcium ([Ca2+]i) signaling is a critical regulator of chondrogenesis, chondrocyte differentiation, and cartilage development. Calcium (Ca2+) signaling is known to direct processes that govern chondrocyte gene expression, protein synthesis, cytoskeletal remodeling, and cell fate. Control of chondrocyte/chondroprogenitor Ca2+ signaling has been attempted through mechanical and/or pharmacological activation of endogenous Ca2+ signaling transducers; however, such approaches can lack specificity and/or precision regarding Ca2+ activation mechanisms. Synthetic signaling platforms permitting precise and selective Ca2+ signal transduction can improve dissection of the roles that [Ca2+]i signaling plays in chondrocyte behavior. One such platform is the chemogenetic DREADD (designer receptor exclusively activated by designer drugs) hM3Dq, which activates [Ca2+]i signaling via the Gαq-PLCβ-IP3-ER pathway upon clozapine N-oxide (CNO) administration. We previously demonstrated hM3Dq's ability to precisely and synthetically initiate robust [Ca2+]i transients and oscillatory [Ca2+]i signaling in chondrocyte-like ATDC5 cells. Here, we investigate the effects that long-term CNO stimulatory culture have on hM3Dq [Ca2+]i signaling dynamics, proliferation, and protein deposition in 2D ATDC5 cultures. Long-term culturing under repeated CNO stimulation modified the temporal dynamics of hM3Dq [Ca2+]i signaling, increased cell proliferation, and enhanced matrix production in a CNO dose- and frequency-dependent manner, and triggered the formation of cell condensations that developed aligned, anisotropic neotissue structures rich in cartilaginous proteoglycans and collagens, all in the absence of differentiation inducers. This study demonstrated Gαq-G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR)-mediated [Ca2+]i signaling involvement in chondroprogenitor proliferation and cartilage-like matrix production, and it established hM3Dq as a powerful tool for elucidating the role of GPCR-mediated Ca2+ signaling in chondrogenesis and chondrocyte differentiation. Read full article

protein constructs GST-CB1414-472 and GST-CB1414-442 containing much of the human CB1 receptor C-terminal tail

GPCR/endocytosis/ERK signaling/S2R is involved in the regulation of the internalization, mitochondria-targeting We recently have shown that fluorescently labeled Hst1 (F-Hst1) targets and activates mitochondria, presenting assess the effect of Sigma-2 receptor (S2R) /Transmembrane Protein 97 (TMEM97)—a recently identified target Only the inhibitor of CME and KD of S2R/TMEM97 significantly compromised the mitochondria-targeting of We further showed the intracellular trafficking and targeting process of F-Hst1, in which early endosome

Under the joint research plan, the Danish giant will work with EraCal to identify novel drug targets has confirmed that the duo will utilise its phenotypic drug discovery platform to identify potential targets

This question led Huang et al., 2022 to investigate the molecular basis involved in G protein-receptor how serotonin receptors, one of the largest subfamilies of class A GPCRs and potential therapeutic targets the original article at this link https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35714614/ *Above information was taken from the original article published by Huang et al., 2022.

October 2022 "Heterotrimeric G proteins couple activated G protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) to intracellular signaling pathways. They can also function independently of GPCR activation upon acquiring mutations that prevent GTPase activity and result in constitutive signaling, as occurs with the αqQ209L mutation in uveal melanoma. YM-254890 (YM) can inhibit signaling by both GPCR-activated wild type αq and GPCR-independent αqQ209L. Although YM inhibits wild type αq by binding to αq-GDP and preventing GDP/GTP exchange, the mechanism of YM inhibition of cellular αqQ209L remains to be fully understood. Here, we show that YM promotes a subcellular redistribution of αqQ209L from the plasma membrane (PM) to the cytoplasm. To test if this loss of PM localization could contribute to the mechanism of inhibition of αqQ209L by YM, we developed and examined N-terminal mutants of αqQ209L, termed PM-restricted αqQ209L, in which the addition of membrane-binding motifs enhanced PM localization and prevented YM-promoted redistribution. Treatment of cells with YM failed to inhibit signaling by these PM-restricted αqQ209L. Additionally, pull-down experiments demonstrated that YM promotes similar conformational changes in both αqQ209L and PM-restricted αqQ209L, resulting in increased binding to βγ and decreased binding to regulator RGS2, and effectors p63RhoGEF-DH/PH and phospholipase C-β. GPCR-dependent signaling by PM-restricted wild type αq is strongly inhibited by YM, demonstrating that resistance to YM inhibition by membrane-binding mutants is specific to constitutively active αqQ209L. Together, these results indicate that changes in membrane binding impact the ability of YM to inhibit αqQ209L and suggest that YM contributes to inhibition of αqQ209L by promoting its relocalization." Read more at the source #DrGPCR #GPCR #IndustryNews

associate with the active parathyroid hormone 1 receptor (PTH1R) in different complex configurations ("hanging

Tailorable half-life: Nanobodies can extend their half-life through PEGylation or fusion to serum albumin This allows for tailoring the half-life of nanobodies to increase their therapeutic window depending (New York, N.Y.), 347(6226), 1113–1117. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aaa5026 Wu, A., Salom, D., Hong

ensure the tagging molecules reach their intended destination. Another challenge is the potential interference of tagging molecules with GPCR function. Nuclear G-protein-coupled receptors as putative novel pharmacological targets. N., Castro, M., Wang, B., Bouley, R., Potts, J. T., Gardella, T. J., & Vilardaga, J. P. (2009). Endocrinology, 157(4), 1613–1621. https://doi.org/10.1210/en.2015-1945 Irannejad, R., Pessino, V., Mika, D., Huang

physiological importance in normal and pathological processes, so far no drugs have been approved that target Qian, Y., Ma, Z., Liu, C., Li, X., Zhu, X., Wang, N., Xu, Z., Xia, R., Liang, J., Duan, Y., Yin, H., Xiong, Y., Zhang, A., Guo, C., Chen, Z., Huang, Z., & He, Y. (2022).

This exciting conference will take place from October 23-25th. We'll see you in Mexico City! What is your favorite taco? What mariachi song are you most likely to shout along to at 3 AM? AB: Favorite Taco: Taco de suadero (pronounced swa-day-ro), fatty, with meat caramelized in its own fat Note that Taco al Pastor is a staple among Mexico City’s delicious tacos. you floating across the dance floor.

GPCRs are an important class of drug targets that represent approximately 30% of global drug market sales However, the receptors that these medicines target have been described as the ‘low-hanging’ fruit, and While these small protein GPCRs are valuable drug targets linked to serious diseases, many remain undrugged There are approximately 800 human GPCRs in the superfamily, controlling a broad range of physiological Orion’s receptor antagonist analogs have demonstrated powerful efficacies across a range of animal models

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stable, are believed to influence the function and regulation of GPCRs—a process known as receptor cross-talk understanding of class B1 GPCR biology but also opens new avenues for developing therapeutic agents that target Tate, New insights into GPCR coupling and dimerisation from cryo-EM structures.  

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to cellular signaling, influencing a wide array of physiological processes and serving as critical targets The study reports that human white blood cells express an average of 160 GPCR mRNAs, ranging from 123 unique expression of chemokine receptors in monocytes and macrophages suggest that these GPCRs could be targeted the insights gained from this research will be instrumental in shaping therapeutic strategies for a range

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