G-Protein Coupled Receptor Flashcards
BASIC STRUCTURE OF GPCRs
How many TM helices make up the GPCR?
What pattern do the connecting loops take?
7 alpha helices
alternating intracellular and extracellular loops
Where are the N and C-terminus located
N= extracellularly
C= Intracellularly
What are the main functions of the N and C-terminus
involved in ligand binding, receptor activation, and their interaction w/ downstream signalling molecules
Where is the G-protein binding site located
intracellularly
what are G-proteins crucial for
mediators of signal transduction
causing signalling cascades
what conformational change changes the a-subunit
GDP -> GTP
G-Protein activation
what purpose does a dissociated G(alpha)- GTP have on proteins
regulation of downstream effectors and enzymes
what does the G(beta-gamma) complex do after dissociation, in terms of proteins and signalling
ACTIVATE or INHIBIT various signalling pathways, enzymes
whooping cough- what g-protein is affected and the result to that protein
It is an inactivated Inhibitory G-Protein
what does the G(beta-gamma) complex do after dissociation, in terms of proteins and signalling
ACTIVATE or INHIBIT various signalling pathways, enzymes
what is G(alpha)i normal function
inhibits the activity of adenylyl cyclase
which converts ATP-> cAMP
when Gai is inactivated, what happens to the signalling pathway and the result of this
ATP will be converted into cAMP, with no end or stabilisation
this will lead to disease= whooping couch
physiological effects of inactivation of Gai
erosion of respiratory epithilium
large quantities of discharge, muscus containing fluid
what does the G(beta-gamma) complex do after dissociation, in terms of proteins and signalling
ACTIVATE or INHIBIT various signalling pathways, enzymes
Uveal melanoma- and mutations of the Gq a-subunit
what is the result of this mutation?
blocking of GTP hydrolysis
what receptor activates adenylyl cyclase
Gi(alpha)
what does the G(beta-gamma) complex do after dissociation, in terms of proteins and signalling
ACTIVATE or INHIBIT various signalling pathways, enzymes
what receptor activates Phopholipidase C(beta)
Gq(alpha)
what does the G(beta-gamma) complex do after dissociation, in terms of proteins and signalling
ACTIVATE or INHIBIT various signalling pathways, enzymes
what receptor activates adenylyl cyclase
Gi(alpha)
what receptor activates Phopholipidase C(beta)
Gq(alpha)
what receptor activates adenylyl cyclase
Gi(alpha)
what does the G(beta-gamma) complex do after dissociation, in terms of proteins and signalling
ACTIVATE or INHIBIT various signalling pathways, enzymes
steps in the cAMP 2ndary messenger system
- ligand binding
- a-subunit binds to adenylate cyclase in membrane
- this activated enzyme catalyses formation of cAMP from ATP
- PKA phosphorylates protein (activates)
- initiates response in cell
In the Liver, when the Beta2 Adrenoceptor is activated what is the main goal of the receptor and signalling pathways
3 stages of alternating energy accumulation
GLYCOGENOLYSIS- breakdown of glycogen into glucose
GLUCONEOGENESIS- synthesis of glucose from non-carb sources (lactate etc)
LIPOLYSIS- breakdown of stored fats into fatty acids, used for energy production when in high demand
Energy mobilisation in the liver due to the Beta2 Adrenoceptor
activation in the liver helps to mobilise energy reserves to meet the increased energy demands
role of Glycogenolysis, vasodilation, enhanced muscle contraction, lipolysis and muscle glucose uptake in skeletal muscle when B2 Adrenoceptor is activated
- increase glucose stores in muscle
- increased blood flow to muscles= more oxygen and nutrients
- enhanced muscle contraction during physical activity
- production of fatty acids for energy production
- using glucose as an energy source
where can cGMP be found in the cell
receptor bound or ‘free’ in the cytoplasm
what enzyme will remove the cAMP and cGMP molecules/ recycle
Phosphodiesterase
phospholipase Cbeta is an example of what?
Hydrophobic lipid in the membrane
Lipases will target membrane lipids in order to generate 2 kinds of 2nd messengers, name the main 2
- IP3- water soluble, diffuse through the cytoplasm
- DAG, hydrophobic and will remain in the membrane
what does the G(beta-gamma) complex do after dissociation, in terms of proteins and signalling
ACTIVATE or INHIBIT various signalling pathways, enzymes
what receptor activates adenylyl cyclase
Gi(alpha)
phospholipase Cbeta is an example of what?
Hydrophobic lipid in the membrane
Uveal melanoma- and mutations of the Gq a-subunit
what is the result of this mutation?
blocking of GTP hydrolysis
Lipases will target membrane lipids in order to generate 2 kinds of 2nd messengers, name the main 2
- IP3- water soluble, diffuse through the cytoplasm
role of lipid kinases
phosphorylate groups of lipids
activation of Phospholipase Cbeta to produce IP3- what will be released
Ca2+
Protein Kinase C (PKC) are activated by 2 molecules in 2 domains
DAG (in C1) and Ca2+ (in C2)
5 processes regulated by Ca2+ signalling
synaptic transmission
hormone secretion and synthesis
fertilisation
Muscle contraction
Cytokinesis
maintenance of Ca2+ levels is driven by what factor/ pump
ATP-driven Ca2+ pumps
what does the G(beta-gamma) complex do after dissociation, in terms of proteins and signalling
ACTIVATE or INHIBIT various signalling pathways, enzymes
maintenance of Ca2+ levels is driven by what factor/ pump
ATP-driven Ca2+ pumps
what receptor activates adenylyl cyclase
Gi(alpha)
Uveal melanoma- and mutations of the Gq a-subunit
what is the result of this mutation?
blocking of GTP hydrolysis
Lipases will target membrane lipids in order to generate 2 kinds of 2nd messengers, name the main 2
- IP3- water soluble, diffuse through the cytoplasm
5 processes regulated by Ca2+ signalling
synaptic transmission
hormone secretion and synthesis
fertilisation
Muscle contraction
Cytokinesis
phospholipase Cbeta is an example of what?
Hydrophobic lipid in the membrane
help to regulate over-stimulation of GPCRs (2 proteins/ mechanisms)
GRK- stops G-protein binding
Uveal melanoma- and mutations of the Gq a-subunit
what is the result of this mutation?
blocking of GTP hydrolysis
Lipases will target membrane lipids in order to generate 2 kinds of 2nd messengers, name the main 2
- IP3- water soluble, diffuse through the cytoplasm
whooping cough- what g-protein is affected and the result to that protein
It is an inactivated Inhibitory G-Protein
5 processes regulated by Ca2+ signalling
synaptic transmission
hormone secretion and synthesis
fertilisation
Muscle contraction
Cytokinesis
what does the G(beta-gamma) complex do after dissociation, in terms of proteins and signalling
ACTIVATE or INHIBIT various signalling pathways, enzymes
phospholipase Cbeta is an example of what?
Hydrophobic lipid in the membrane
what receptor activates adenylyl cyclase
Gi(alpha)
maintenance of Ca2+ levels is driven by what factor/ pump
ATP-driven Ca2+ pumps
help to regulate over-stimulation of GPCRs (2 proteins/ mechanisms)
GRK- stops G-protein binding
Beta-arrestin= degrades/ recycle receptor
whooping cough- what g-protein is affected and the result to that protein
It is an inactivated Inhibitory G-Protein
phospholipase Cbeta is an example of what?
Hydrophobic lipid in the membrane
what does the G(beta-gamma) complex do after dissociation, in terms of proteins and signalling
ACTIVATE or INHIBIT various signalling pathways, enzymes
maintenance of Ca2+ levels is driven by what factor/ pump
ATP-driven Ca2+ pumps
Lipases will target membrane lipids in order to generate 2 kinds of 2nd messengers, name the main 2
- IP3- water soluble, diffuse through the cytoplasm
what receptor activates adenylyl cyclase
Gi(alpha)
Uveal melanoma- and mutations of the Gq a-subunit
what is the result of this mutation?
blocking of GTP hydrolysis
5 processes regulated by Ca2+ signalling
synaptic transmission
hormone secretion and synthesis
fertilisation
Muscle contraction
Cytokinesis
help to regulate over-stimulation of GPCRs (2 proteins/ mechanisms)
GRK- stops G-protein binding
Beta-arrestin= degrades/ recycle receptor
what does the G(beta-gamma) complex do after dissociation, in terms of proteins and signalling
ACTIVATE or INHIBIT various signalling pathways, enzymes
whooping cough- what g-protein is affected and the result to that protein
It is an inactivated Inhibitory G-Protein
phospholipase Cbeta is an example of what?
Hydrophobic lipid in the membrane
maintenance of Ca2+ levels is driven by what factor/ pump
ATP-driven Ca2+ pumps