G protein-coupled receptor kinases: more than just kinases and not only for GPCRs

EV Gurevich, JJG Tesmer, A Mushegian… - Pharmacology & …, 2012 - Elsevier
G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) kinases (GRKs) are best known for their role in
homologous desensitization of GPCRs. GRKs phosphorylate activated receptors and …

G protein βγ subunits: central mediators of G protein-coupled receptor signaling

AV Smrcka - Cellular and molecular life sciences, 2008 - Springer
G protein βγ subunits are central participants in G protein-coupled receptor signaling
pathways. They interact with receptors, G protein α subunits and downstream targets to …

Structures of rhodopsin in complex with G-protein-coupled receptor kinase 1

Q Chen, M Plasencia, Z Li, S Mukherjee, D Patra… - Nature, 2021 - nature.com
G-protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) kinases (GRKs) selectively phosphorylate activated
GPCRs, thereby priming them for desensitization. Although it is unclear how GRKs …

G protein-coupled receptor kinases: Past, present and future

KE Komolov, JL Benovic - Cellular signalling, 2018 - Elsevier
This review is provided in recognition of the extensive contributions of Dr. Robert J.
Lefkowitz to the G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) field and to celebrate his 75th birthday …

Paroxetine is a direct inhibitor of g protein-coupled receptor kinase 2 and increases myocardial contractility

DM Thal, KT Homan, J Chen, EK Wu… - ACS chemical …, 2012 - ACS Publications
G protein-coupled receptor kinase 2 (GRK2) is a well-established therapeutic target for the
treatment of heart failure. Herein we identify the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) …

G protein-coupled receptor kinase 2 (GRK2) as a potential therapeutic target in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases

C Murga, AC Arcones, M Cruces-Sande… - Frontiers in …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
G protein-coupled receptor kinase 2 (GRK2) is a central signaling node involved in the
modulation of many G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and also displaying regulatory …

G protein-coupled receptor kinase 2 (GRK2) as a multifunctional signaling hub

P Penela, C Ribas, F Sánchez-Madrid… - Cellular and Molecular …, 2019 - Springer
Accumulating evidence indicates that G protein-coupled receptor kinase 2 (GRK2) is a
versatile protein that acts as a signaling hub by modulating G protein-coupled receptor …

Paroxetine—overview of the molecular mechanisms of action

M Kowalska, J Nowaczyk, Ł Fijałkowski… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
In the 21st century and especially during a pandemic, the diagnosis and treatment of
depression is an essential part of the daily practice of many family doctors. It mainly affects …

Atypical chemokine receptor 3 “senses” CXC chemokine receptor 4 activation through GPCR kinase phosphorylation

CT Schafer, Q Chen, JJG Tesmer, TM Handel - Molecular Pharmacology, 2023 - Elsevier
ABSTRACT Atypical chemokine receptor 3 (ACKR3) is an arrestin-biased receptor that
regulates extracellular chemokine levels through scavenging. The scavenging process …

Self-masking in an intact ERM-merlin protein: an active role for the central α-helical domain

Q Li, MR Nance, R Kulikauskas, K Nyberg… - Journal of molecular …, 2007 - Elsevier
Ezrin/radixin/moesin (ERM) family members provide a regulated link between the cortical
actin cytoskeleton and the plasma membrane to govern membrane structure and …