The dynamics of GPCR oligomerization and their functional consequences

R Sleno, TE Hébert - International review of cell and molecular biology, 2018 - Elsevier
The functional importance of G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) oligomerization remains
controversial. Although obligate dimers of class C GPCRs are well accepted, the …

Asymmetry of GPCR oligomers supports their functional relevance

P Maurice, M Kamal, R Jockers - Trends in pharmacological sciences, 2011 - cell.com
G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) can exist as dimers or as larger oligomeric clusters
that enable intercommunication between different receptor protomers within the same …

G protein-coupled receptor oligomerization for what?

F Ciruela, A Vallano, JM Arnau, S Sanchez… - Journal of Receptors …, 2010 - Taylor & Francis
Although the G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) oligomerization has been questioned
during the last decade, under some premises the existence of a supramolecular …

G-protein-coupled receptor oligomerization and its potential for drug discovery

SR George, BF O'Dowd, SP Lee - Nature reviews Drug discovery, 2002 - nature.com
G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) represent by far the largest class of targets for modern
drugs. Virtually all therapeutics that are directed towards GPCRs have been designed using …

The impact of G‐protein‐coupled receptor hetero‐oligomerization on function and pharmacology

R Maggio, F Novi, M Scarselli, GU Corsini - The FEBS journal, 2005 - Wiley Online Library
Although highly controversial just a few years ago, the idea that G‐protein‐coupled
receptors (GPCRs) may undergo homo‐oligomerization or hetero‐oligomerization has …

Allosteric properties of G protein-coupled receptor oligomers

JY Springael, E Urizar, S Costagliola, G Vassart… - Pharmacology & …, 2007 - Elsevier
Allosteric regulation of ligand binding is a well-established mechanism regulating the
function of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCR). Allosteric modulators have been …

Structure and function of G protein‐coupled receptor oligomers: implications for drug discovery

NS Schonenbach, S Hussain… - Wiley Interdisciplinary …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
G protein‐coupled receptor (GPCR) oligomers are promising targets for the design of new
highly selective therapeutics. GPCRs have historically been attractive drug targets for their …

Roles of G‐protein‐coupled receptor dimerization: From ontogeny to signalling regulation

S Terrillon, M Bouvier - EMBO reports, 2004 - embopress.org
The classical idea that G‐protein‐coupled receptors (GPCRs) function as monomeric
entities has been unsettled by the emerging concept of GPCR dimerization. Recent findings …

Exploring functional consequences of GPCR oligomerization requires a different lens

K Bourque, J Jones-Tabah, D Devost… - Progress in Molecular …, 2020 - Elsevier
As the largest family of cell surface receptors, G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs)
represent an important strategic class of therapeutic targets. Attaining a clearer perspective …

On the expanding terminology in the GPCR field: the meaning of receptor mosaics and receptor heteromers

LF Agnati, D Guidolin, JP Vilardaga… - Journal of Receptors …, 2010 - Taylor & Francis
The oligomerization of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) is a fact that deserves further
attention as increases both the complexity and diversity of the receptor-mediated signal …