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Measuring G-protein-coupled Receptor Signaling via Radio-labeled GTP Binding
Published on: June 9, 2017
Multiple G proteins compete for binding with the human gonadotropin releasing hormone receptor
Paul E Knollman1, P Michael Conn
1Divisions of Neuroscience and Reproductive Biology, ONPRC/OHSU, Oregon National Primate Research Center, 505 NW 185th Avenue, Beaverton, Oregon 97006, USA.
Abstract:
The GnRH receptor is coupled to G proteins of the families G(q) and G(11). G(q) and G(11) coupling leads to intracellular signaling through the phospholipase C pathway. GnRHR coupling to other G proteins is controversial. This study provides evidence that G protein families G(s), G(i), G(q) and G(11) complete for binding with the GnRHR. We quantified interactions of over-expressed G proteins with GnRHR by a competitive binding approach, using measurements of second messengers, IP and cAMP. Transient co-transfection of HEK293 cells with human WT GnRHR and with stimulatory and inhibitory G proteins (G(q), G(11) and G(s), G(i)) led to either production or inhibition of total inositol phosphate (IP) production, depending on the G protein that was over-expressed. Studies were conducted in different human (COS7, HeLa) and rodent-derived (CHO-K1, GH(3)) cell lines in order to confirm that G protein promiscuity observed with the GnRHR was not limited to a particular cell type.
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