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Published on: September 2, 2020
Functional changes in the vanilloid receptor subtype 1 channel during and after acute desensitization
K Novakova-Tousova1, L Vyklicky, K Susankova
1Department of Cellular Neurophysiology, Institute of Physiology, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Videnska 1083, 142 20 Prague 4, Czech Republic.
Agonist-induced desensitization of the transient receptor potential vanilloid receptor-1 (TRPV1) involves dephosphorylation by calcineurin. Specific CaMKII sites, particularly R701 and T704, are crucial for TRPV1 desensitization and gating kinetics.
Area of Science:
- Molecular Biology
- Neuroscience
- Pain Research
Background:
- Transient receptor potential vanilloid receptor-1 (TRPV1) desensitization is key for managing neuropathic and inflammatory pain.
- TRPV1 desensitization involves Ca(2+) influx and dephosphorylation by calcineurin.
- Ca(2+)/calmodulin-dependent kinase II (CaMKII) phosphorylation sites on TRPV1 regulate agonist binding.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the mechanisms of acute Ca(2+)-dependent TRPV1 desensitization.
- To elucidate the role of CaMKII phosphorylation sites in TRPV1 function and desensitization.
Main Methods:
- Whole-cell patch-clamp electrophysiology on human embryonic kidney (HEK) 293T cells.
- Expression of wild-type rat TRPV1 and CaMKII phosphorylation site mutants.
Main Results:
- A nonphosphorylatable mutant (S502A/T704I) was insensitive to capsaicin, while S502A/T704A was functional, highlighting T704's importance.
- A mutation at R701 significantly altered heat, capsaicin, and pH-evoked currents.
- R701 and T704, a CaMKII site interacting with PIP(2), are implicated in desensitized TRPV1 channel gating kinetics.
Conclusions:
- The C-terminal juxtamembrane segment (R701, T704) plays a role in TRPV1 desensitization kinetics.
- TRPV1 desensitization involves mechanisms beyond simple dephosphorylation, potentially including alterations in channel gating.
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