Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by pathogenic microorganisms—including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites—that invade a host, replicate, and ...
G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) are seven-pass transmembrane proteins involved in numerous signaling pathways. Upon extracellular ligand binding and activation, members of this superfamily mediate ...
Recent years have seen major advances in understanding the structure-function relationships of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). This large superfamily of transmembrane receptors comprises over 800 ...
Using advanced imaging methods, researchers have gained insight into how a common target of drugs sends cellular signals, a finding that may lead to better and more precise therapeutics. Roughly a ...
Growth factors trigger G proteins (in green) to disengage from GPCRs and change localization within cells. At right: A ribbon diagram of the G protein structure shows the position of all phosphoevents ...
Trace amine-associated receptor 1 (TAAR1) is a member of the G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) TAAR family, which has been shown to be enriched in the central nervous system and periphery. TAAR1 can ...
A dream drug would provide a targeted therapeutic effect without side effects. Biased signalling, whereby certain cellular signalling pathways are favoured over others, could make this a reality. Now, ...