Molecular Pharmacology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
106(3), С. 129 - 144
Опубликована: Июль 11, 2024
G
protein-coupled
receptors
(GPCRs)
are
the
largest
class
of
transmembrane
encoded
in
human
genome,
and
they
initiate
cellular
responses
triggered
by
a
plethora
extracellular
stimuli
ranging
from
neurotransmitters
hormones
to
photons.
Upon
stimulation,
GPCRs
activate
heterotrimeric
proteins
(G
PLoS ONE,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
20(1), С. e0314827 - e0314827
Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2025
Chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
is
one
of
the
leading
health
problems
in
world.
It
silent
early
stages
and
gradually
progresses,
inducing
renal
physiological
structural
alterations.
Moreover,
CKD
associated
with
impaired
life
quality,
increased
risk
for
cardiovascular
diseases,
reduced
expectancy.
Different
animal
models
differ
underlying
etiology,
time
onset,
diseases.
The
0.25%
adenine
diet
induces
progressive
damage,
constituting
an
adequate
model
mimicking
human
CKD.
Vasopressin
(VP)
was
postulated
as
a
mediator
CKD,
mainly
acting
through
its
V2
receptors.
However,
molecular
mechanisms
involved
pathogenesis
this
condition
progression
still
are
not
entirely
understood.
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
if
AQP2
expression
altered
adenine-induced
rats
at
development
(two
weeks)
assess
potential
beneficial
effect
Tolvaptan
(a
receptor
antagonist)
treatment.
We
showed
medullary
two
weeks
administration.
increase
cytoplasmic,
explaining
urinary
volume
suggesting
possible
non-canonical
role
AQP2.
In
addition,
effectively
inhibited
both
control
rats,
decreasing
increasing
diuresis.
slightly
BUN
plasma
creatinine.
On
other
hand,
alterations
induced
by
were
prevented
Tolvaptan.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16(1)
Опубликована: Апрель 9, 2025
Abstract
ANO1
plays
a
crucial
role
in
determining
numerous
physiological
functions,
including
epithelial
secretion,
yet
its
regulatory
mechanisms
remain
incompletely
understood.
Here,
we
describe
fundamental
dynamic
regulation
of
surface
expression
and
Ca
2+
-dependent
gating
via
the
cAMP/PKA
pathway
at
STIM1
ER/PM
junctions.
At
these
junctions,
assembles
AC-AKAP-PKA
complexes,
while
E-Syt1
mediates
formation
ANO1-VAPA-IRBIT-E-Syt1-AC8-AKAP5-PKA
complex,
that
phosphorylates
S673,
increasing
affinity.
Within
cAMP
pathways
act
synergistically
to
enhance
function.
By
contrast,
E-Syt2
dissociates
ANO1-VAPA
interaction,
forming
ANO1-IRBIT-E-Syt2-AC6-AKAP11-PKA
complex
S221,
which
markedly
reduces
The
effects
E-Syts
are
primarily
mediated
by
their
reciprocal
junctional
PI(4)P,
PI(4,5)P
2
PtdSer.
Accordingly,
IRBIT
deletion
mice
impairs
receptor-stimulated
activation
fluid
secretion.
These
findings
should
have
broad
implications
for
roles
functions
across
various
tissues.
Frontiers in Toxicology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
6
Опубликована: Июль 25, 2024
Air
pollution
from
diesel
combustion
is
linked
in
part
to
the
generation
of
exhaust
particles
(DEP).
DEP
exposure
induces
various
processes,
including
inflammation
and
oxidative
stress,
which
ultimately
contribute
a
decline
lung
function.
Cyclic
AMP
(cAMP)
signaling
critical
for
homeostasis.
The
impact
on
cAMP
largely
unknown.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Янв. 9, 2025
The
expanding
field
of
hematopoietic
cell
transplantation
(HCT)
for
non-malignant
diseases,
including
those
amenable
to
gene
therapy
or
editing,
faces
challenges
due
limited
donor
availability
and
the
toxicity
associated
with
collection
methods.
Umbilical
cord
blood
(CB)
represents
a
readily
accessible
source
stem
progenitor
cells
(HSPCs);
however,
dose
obtainable
from
single
unit
is
frequently
insufficient.
This
limitation
can
be
addressed
by
enhancing
potency
HSPCs,
specifically
their
capacity
reconstitute
hematopoiesis.
In
our
study,
we
investigated
combined
effects
treprostinil,
prostaglandin
analog,
cinacalcet,
calcium-sensing
receptor
modulator,
on
reconstitution
A
Lineage
Cell
Depletion
Kit
was
employed
isolate
lineage-negative
(lin-)
HSPCs
mouse
bone
marrow.
Human
CB
CD34
Positive
Selection
utilized
CD34+
healthy
donors.
vitro,
combination
migration,
adhesion,
differentiation
were
assessed.
vivo,
homing
engraftment
examined.
Eight-week-old
female
male
C57BL/6J,
BALB/c,
NSG
mice
served
as
recipient
models.
When
administered
concomitantly,
treprostinil
cinacalcet
exhibited
mutual
antagonism:
survival
animals
lower
when
both
drugs
together
compared
either
agent
alone.
Conversely,
sequential
regimen
involving
priming
treprostinil/forskolin
followed
treatment
in
vivo
enhanced
survival,
irrespective
whether
hematopoiesis
reconstituted
human
murine
HSPCs.
vitro
assays
demonstrated
migration
adhesion
response
presence
suggesting
potential
synergistic
effects.
Colony
formation
confirmed
synergism.
Augmenting
marrow
shows
promise
rescuing
patients
undergoing
HCT.
approach
particularly
beneficial
at
high
risk
transplant
failure
numbers
available
Furthermore,
has
alleviate
burden
risks
HSPC
donation,
it
would
reduce
number
needed
collection.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 3, 2025
Abstract
Prolonged
exposure
to
Gαi/o
receptor
agonists
such
as
opioids
can
lead
a
sensitization
of
adenylyl
cyclases
(ACs),
resulting
in
heterologous
or
cyclic
AMP
(cAMP)
overshoot.
The
molecular
consequences
cAMP
overshoot
are
not
well
understood,
but
this
adaptive
response
is
suggested
play
critical
role
the
development
opioid
tolerance
and
withdrawal.
We
found
that
genetic
reduction
AC1
simultaneous
upregulation
ATP-sensitive
potassium
(K
ATP
)
channel
subunits,
SUR1
Kir6.2,
significantly
attenuated
morphine
reduced
naloxone-precipitated
In
vitro
models
utilized
an
EPAC2-GFP-cAMP
biosensor
investigate
cyclase
SH-SY5Y
neuroblastoma
cells
HEKΔAC3/6
knockout
cells.
Acute
application
DAMGO
decreased
signal
from
biosensor,
while
chronic
administration
resulted
enhanced
production
following
AC
stimulation.
Inhibition
was
observed
with
naloxone
(NAL),
pertussis
toxin
(PTX),
neddylation
inhibitor,
MLN4924
(Pevonedistat),
co-expression
β-adrenergic
kinase
C-terminus
(βARK-CT).
After
establishment
AC1-EPAC
models,
we
inhibition
EPAC
activity
after
treatment,
using
thallium-based
assay
Similar
data
were
obtained
mouse
dorsal
root
ganglia
(DRG)
treatment.
This
study
presents
evidence
for
investigating
further
signaling
target
withdrawal,
by
increasing
affecting
channels
downstream
receptors.
Graphical
Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
29(3)
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Iloprost,
a
prostacyclin
(PGI
2
)
analogue,
stimulates
the
IP
receptor
(PTGIR)
to
interact
with
Gsα
β/γ
complex,
leading
activation
of
adenylate
cyclase,
which
enzyme
produces
second
messenger
cAMP.
Elevation
in
cAMP
triggers
intracellular
signalling
events
and
regulates
wide
variety
cellular
activities.
Thus,
we
evaluated
effects
Iloprost
on
platelet
function
apoptosis
vivo
haemostasis
thrombosis,
as
well
underlying
mechanisms.
Firstly,
showed
that
concentration‐dependently
inhibited
agonist‐induced
P‐selectin
exposure,
integrin
αIIbβ3
activation,
aggregation,
ATP
release,
spreading,
clot
retraction.
Moreover,
dose‐dependently
FeCl
3
‐induced
mouse
mesenteric
arteriole
thrombosis
markedly
prolonged
tail
bleeding
time.
also
mitochondrial
membrane
potential
(ΔΨm)
depolarisation
phosphatidylserine
(PS)
externalisation
platelets,
thereby
inhibiting
apoptosis,
at
concentrations
lower
than
nM
only
but
not
function.
Importantly,
low
doses
elevated
peripheral
counts
GPIbα
antibody‐induced
immune
thrombocytopenia
(ITP).
Mechanistic
studies
antagonised
decline
protein
kinase
A
(PKA)
activity
elevation
cytoplasmic
Ca
2+
attenuating
aggregation.
PKA
dephosphorylation
proapoptotic
BAD
reduced
caspase‐3
activity,
thus
retarding
apoptosis.
These
data
demonstrate
inhibits
by
elevating
activity.
Moderate‐dose
impairs
via
suppression
function,
low‐dose
elevates
levels
while
having
no
Signal
transduction
of
external
primary
signals
into
intracellular
elevations
the
second
messenger
cyclic
AMP
is
an
ancient
and
universal
regulatory
mechanism
in
biology.
In
mammals,
9
10
adenylyl
cyclases
(ACs)
share
a
common
topology
that
includes
large
transmembrane
(TM)
domain
assembled
from
two
clusters
six
helices.
This
accounts
for
~
35%
coding
sequence
but,
remarkably,
its
function
still
open
question.
this
viewpoint,
we
consider
how
first
AC
sequences
spurred
ideas
purpose
TM
domains,
including
voltage‐sensing
transporter
functions.
original
conceptions
signalling,
ACs
were
put
forward
as
potential
receptors,
discuss
emerging
evidence
support
function.
We
also
growing
cyclase
helical
bundles
help
to
organise
multiprotein
signalling
complexes
by
engaging
interactions
with
other
membrane‐embedded
proteins.
Cyclase
regions
are
more
diverse
between
isoforms
than
catalytic
domain—we
conclude
considering
might
be
exploited
therapeutic
strategies
targeting
specific
isoforms.