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Multiple Gi protein subtypes regulate a single effector mechanism.

M A Gerhardt1, R R Neubig

  • 1Department of Pharmacology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor 48109-0626.

Molecular Pharmacology
|November 1, 1991
PubMed
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Alpha 2-adrenergic receptor (alpha 2-AR) signaling involves multiple guanine nucleotide-binding protein (G protein) Gi subtypes. This study shows alpha 2A-AR couples to both Gi2 and Gi3, with Gi3 functionally inhibiting adenylyl cyclase.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Signaling

Background:

  • Alpha 2-adrenergic receptor (alpha 2-AR) signaling is mediated by pertussis toxin-sensitive guanine nucleotide-binding protein (G protein) Gi.
  • Distinguishing the roles of individual Gi subtypes in alpha 2-AR responses has been challenging due to pertussis toxin's inactivation of all three known Gi subtypes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the specific guanine nucleotide-binding protein (G protein) Gi subtypes involved in alpha 2A-adrenergic receptor (alpha 2-AR) signaling.
  • To determine the functional involvement of Gi subtypes in high-affinity agonist binding and adenylyl cyclase inhibition mediated by alpha 2A-AR.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Chinese hamster ovary (CHO)-K1 cells transfected with the human alpha 2A-AR.
  • Employed binding assays and adenylyl cyclase activity measurements in cell membranes.

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  • Used specific antisera against Gi1/Gi2 and Gi3 proteins for immunoprecipitation and functional inhibition studies.

    • Main Results:

    • CHO-K1 cell membranes expressed both Gi2 and Gi3 proteins.
    • Antisera against Gi1/Gi2 or Gi3 partially reduced high-affinity agonist binding to alpha 2A-AR.
    • Both Gi1/Gi2 and Gi3 antisera significantly attenuated alpha 2A-AR-mediated inhibition of adenylyl cyclase, with combined antisera causing complete reversal.

    Conclusions:

    • Alpha 2A-adrenergic receptor (alpha 2-AR) couples to at least two guanine nucleotide-binding protein (G protein) Gi subtypes, including Gi3.
    • Provides the first evidence for the functional involvement of Gi3 in the inhibition of adenylyl cyclase mediated by alpha 2A-AR signaling.