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Function
C562_ECOLX Electron-transport protein of unknown function.OPRX_HUMAN G-protein coupled opioid receptor that functions as receptor for the endogenous neuropeptide nociceptin. Ligand binding causes a conformation change that triggers signaling via guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) and modulates the activity of down-stream effectors. Signaling via G proteins mediates inhibition of adenylate cyclase activity and calcium channel activity. Arrestins modulate signaling via G proteins and mediate the activation of alternative signaling pathways that lead to the activation of MAP kinases. Plays a role in modulating nociception and the perception of pain. Plays a role in the regulation of locomotor activity by the neuropeptide nociceptin.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Publication Abstract from PubMed
Understanding the mechanism by which ligands affect receptor conformational equilibria is key in accelerating membrane protein structural biology. In the case of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), we currently pursue a brute-force approach for identifying ligands that stabilize receptors and facilitate crystallogenesis. The nociceptin/orphanin FQ peptide receptor (NOP) is a member of the opioid receptor subfamily of GPCRs for which many structurally diverse ligands are available for screening. We observed that antagonist potency is correlated with a ligand's ability to induce receptor stability (Tm) and crystallogenesis. Using this screening strategy, we solved two structures of NOP in complex with top candidate ligands SB-612111 and C-35. Docking studies indicate that while potent, stabilizing antagonists strongly favor a single binding orientation, less potent ligands can adopt multiple binding modes, contributing to their low Tm values. These results suggest a mechanism for ligand-aided crystallogenesis whereby potent antagonists stabilize a single ligand-receptor conformational pair.
The Importance of Ligand-Receptor Conformational Pairs in Stabilization: Spotlight on the N/OFQ G Protein-Coupled Receptor.,Miller RL, Thompson AA, Trapella C, Guerrini R, Malfacini D, Patel N, Han GW, Cherezov V, Calo G, Katritch V, Stevens RC Structure. 2015 Oct 24. pii: S0969-2126(15)00407-4. doi:, 10.1016/j.str.2015.07.024. PMID:26526853[6]
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- ↑ Miller RL, Thompson AA, Trapella C, Guerrini R, Malfacini D, Patel N, Han GW, Cherezov V, Calo G, Katritch V, Stevens RC. The Importance of Ligand-Receptor Conformational Pairs in Stabilization: Spotlight on the N/OFQ G Protein-Coupled Receptor. Structure. 2015 Oct 24. pii: S0969-2126(15)00407-4. doi:, 10.1016/j.str.2015.07.024. PMID:26526853 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.str.2015.07.024
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