| Literature DB >> 27835800 |
Supriya A Gaitonde1, Javier González-Maeso2.
Abstract
G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are a remarkably multifaceted family of transmembrane proteins that exert a variety of physiological effects. Although family A GPCRs are able to operate as monomers, there is increasing evidence that heteromerization represents a fundamental aspect of receptor function, trafficking and pharmacology. Most recently, it has been suggested that GPCR heteromers may play a crucial role as new molecular targets of heteromer-selective and bivalent ligands. The current review summarizes key recent developments in these topics. Published by Elsevier Ltd.Entities:
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27835800 PMCID: PMC5395348 DOI: 10.1016/j.coph.2016.10.006
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Opin Pharmacol ISSN: 1471-4892 Impact factor: 5.547