Biased signalling: from simple switches to allosteric microprocessors

JS Smith, RJ Lefkowitz, S Rajagopal - Nature reviews Drug discovery, 2018 - nature.com
G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are the largest class of receptors in the human
genome and some of the most common drug targets. It is now well established that GPCRs …

Genetically encoded fluorescent biosensors illuminate the spatiotemporal regulation of signaling networks

EC Greenwald, S Mehta, J Zhang - Chemical reviews, 2018 - ACS Publications
Cellular signaling networks are the foundation which determines the fate and function of
cells as they respond to various cues and stimuli. The discovery of fluorescent proteins over …

Structure of the µ-opioid receptor–Gi protein complex

A Koehl, H Hu, S Maeda, Y Zhang, Q Qu, JM Paggi… - Nature, 2018 - nature.com
The μ-opioid receptor (μOR) is a G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) and the target of most
clinically and recreationally used opioids. The induced positive effects of analgesia and …

[PDF][PDF] Structure of a signaling cannabinoid receptor 1-G protein complex

KK Kumar, M Shalev-Benami, MJ Robertson, H Hu… - Cell, 2019 - cell.com
Cannabis elicits its mood-enhancing and analgesic effects through the cannabinoid receptor
1 (CB1), a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) that signals primarily through the adenylyl …

Cryo-EM structure of the activated GLP-1 receptor in complex with a G protein

Y Zhang, B Sun, D Feng, H Hu, M Chu, Q Qu… - Nature, 2017 - nature.com
Abstract Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) is a hormone with essential roles in regulating
insulin secretion, carbohydrate metabolism and appetite. GLP-1 effects are mediated …

Phase-plate cryo-EM structure of a class B GPCR–G-protein complex

YL Liang, M Khoshouei, M Radjainia, Y Zhang… - Nature, 2017 - nature.com
Class B G-protein-coupled receptors are major targets for the treatment of chronic diseases,
such as osteoporosis, diabetes and obesity. Here we report the structure of a full-length …

[PDF][PDF] GPCR-G protein-β-arrestin super-complex mediates sustained G protein signaling

ARB Thomsen, B Plouffe, TJ Cahill, AK Shukla… - Cell, 2016 - cell.com
Classically, G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) stimulation promotes G protein signaling at
the plasma membrane, followed by rapid β-arrestin-mediated desensitization and receptor …

Single-molecule analysis of ligand efficacy in β2AR–G-protein activation

GG Gregorio, M Masureel, D Hilger, DS Terry, M Juette… - Nature, 2017 - nature.com
G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR)-mediated signal transduction is central to human
physiology and disease intervention, yet the molecular mechanisms responsible for ligand …

A general protocol for the generation of Nanobodies for structural biology

E Pardon, T Laeremans, S Triest, SGF Rasmussen… - Nature protocols, 2014 - nature.com
There is growing interest in using antibodies as auxiliary tools to crystallize proteins. Here
we describe a general protocol for the generation of Nanobodies to be used as …

Single-molecule imaging reveals receptor–G protein interactions at cell surface hot spots

T Sungkaworn, ML Jobin, K Burnecki, A Weron… - Nature, 2017 - nature.com
G-protein-coupled receptors mediate the biological effects of many hormones and
neurotransmitters and are important pharmacological targets. They transmit their signals to …