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Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor (GLP1-R)
Introduction and Function to signal the body to secrete insulin and inhibit glucagon secretion. When glucose levels in the blood rise (usually after consuming food), GLP-1R activates, creating a signaling cascade to signal cAMP. After the signaling cascade, the final result is the secretion of insulin to the rest of the body. Discovered in 1990s while trying to understand the mechanism of GLP-1 action. [1] The structure was determined using cryogenic electron microscopy.
DiseaseDiabetes and Obesity Type II Diabetes is when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin for the body.[2] This in turn makes the blood glucose level dangerously low. When the sugar levels in our blood become too low people can become dizzy and tired. On the other hand, when blood sugar levels become too high then can become feverish and sick. The decrease in blood sugar can be related to a decrease in GLP-1 within the body.
Ligand and Receptor Interactions Hormone InteractionsThe start with the hormone docking in the N-terminus before moving the rest of the hormone into place. The ligand uses between two tryptophan residues at the N-terminus to initially dock into the receptor. Drug InteractionsThe drug antagonist is shown in a mint color while the receptor is shown in pink. The interaction between Tirzepetide and the receptor are using of the tryptophan residues. Which is a similar interaction as between the natural hormone and the receptor. The drug antagonist also uses in the N terminus between a tyrosine and glutamate and also tyrosine and glutamine. RelevanceTirzepatide and other GLP-1R related antagonist drugs help to regulate blood glucose levels.[3] The GLP-1R antagonists are able to aid the body in proper secretion of insulin because the antagonists are harder for the body to break down. Although these drugs can make remarkable changes, the long term effects of GLP-1R related drugs are unknown. There have been some hints toward thyroid cancers but this was only shown in mice during trial periods.
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