| Literature DB >> 24628305 |
Andrea Bortolato1, Andrew S Doré, Kaspar Hollenstein, Benjamin G Tehan, Jonathan S Mason, Fiona H Marshall.
Abstract
Class B GPCRs of the secretin family are important drug targets in many human diseases including diabetes, neurodegeneration, cardiovascular disease and psychiatric disorders. X-ray crystal structures for the glucagon receptor and corticotropin-releasing factor receptor 1 have now been published. In this review, we analyse the new structures and how they compare with each other and with Class A and F receptors. We also consider the differences in druggability and possible similarity in the activation mechanisms. Finally, we discuss the potential for the design of small-molecule modulators for these important targets in drug discovery. This new structural insight allows, for the first time, structure-based drug design methods to be applied to Class B GPCRs.Entities:
Keywords: CRF1 receptor; Class B; GPCR; GPCR molecular signature; HHM; druggability; glucagon receptor; smoothened receptor
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24628305 PMCID: PMC4080969 DOI: 10.1111/bph.12689
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br J Pharmacol ISSN: 0007-1188 Impact factor: 8.739