| Literature DB >> 8990958 |
T T Chuang1, L Iacovelli, M Sallese, A De Blasi.
Abstract
Two patterns of rapid desensitization have been characterized for G protein-coupled receptors: homologous desensitization, which mainly involves G protein-coupled receptor kinases and arrestins, and heterologous desensitization, which mainly involves protein kinases A (PKA) and C (PKC). In this review, Tsu Tshen Chuang and colleagues discuss evidence to show that PKA and PKC can modify the functional state of the G protein-coupled receptor kinases/arrestin homologous desensitization machinery, providing a novel level of cross-talk in signal transduction. Studies on regulation of G protein-coupled receptor kinases and arrestins confirm that the functional state of this machinery may have important consequences for cellular responsiveness and may represent new targets for therapeutic strategies.Mesh:
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Year: 1996 PMID: 8990958 DOI: 10.1016/s0165-6147(96)10048-1
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Trends Pharmacol Sci ISSN: 0165-6147 Impact factor: 14.819