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Intracellular Receptor Modulation: Novel Approach to Target GPCRs.


ABSTRACT: Recent crystal structures of multiple G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) have revealed a highly conserved intracellular pocket that can be used to modulate these receptors from the inside. This novel intracellular site partially overlaps with the G protein and ?-arrestin binding site, providing a new manner of pharmacological intervention. Here we provide an update of the architecture and function of the intracellular region of GPCRs, until now portrayed as the signaling domain. We review the available evidence on the presence of intracellular binding sites among chemokine receptors and other class A GPCRs, as well as different strategies to target it, including small molecules, pepducins, and nanobodies. Finally, the potential advantages of intracellular (allosteric) ligands over orthosteric ligands are also discussed.

SUBMITTER: Ortiz Zacarias NV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7048003 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Intracellular Receptor Modulation: Novel Approach to Target GPCRs.

Ortiz Zacarías Natalia V NV   Lenselink Eelke B EB   IJzerman Adriaan P AP   Handel Tracy M TM   Heitman Laura H LH  

Trends in pharmacological sciences 20180410 6


Recent crystal structures of multiple G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) have revealed a highly conserved intracellular pocket that can be used to modulate these receptors from the inside. This novel intracellular site partially overlaps with the G protein and β-arrestin binding site, providing a new manner of pharmacological intervention. Here we provide an update of the architecture and function of the intracellular region of GPCRs, until now portrayed as the signaling domain. We review the a  ...[more]

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