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Structure and ligand recognition of class C GPCRs.


ABSTRACT: The G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are one of the largest super families of cell-surface receptors and play crucial roles in virtually every organ system. One particular family of GPCRs, the class C GPCRs, is distinguished by a characteristically large extracellular domain and constitutive dimerization. The structure and activation mechanism of this family result in potentially unique ligand recognition sites, thereby offering a variety of possibilities by which receptor activity might be modulated using novel compounds. In the present article, we aim to provide an overview of the exact sites and structural features involved in ligand recognition of the class C GPCRs. Furthermore, we demonstrate the precise steps that occur during the receptor activation process, which underlie the possibilities by which receptor function may be altered by different approaches. Finally, we use four typical family members to illustrate orthosteric and allosteric sites with representative ligands and their corresponding therapeutic potential.

SUBMITTER: Chun L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4077135 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Structure and ligand recognition of class C GPCRs.

Chun Lei L   Zhang Wen-hua WH   Liu Jian-feng JF  

Acta pharmacologica Sinica 20120130 3


The G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are one of the largest super families of cell-surface receptors and play crucial roles in virtually every organ system. One particular family of GPCRs, the class C GPCRs, is distinguished by a characteristically large extracellular domain and constitutive dimerization. The structure and activation mechanism of this family result in potentially unique ligand recognition sites, thereby offering a variety of possibilities by which receptor activity might be m  ...[more]

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