Genome-wide expression profiling revealed peripheral effects of cannabinoid receptor 1 inverse agonists in improving insulin sensitivity and metabolic parameters.

abstract：:Previously, we reported the presence of dual promoters, referred to as distal (DP) and proximal, with a negative regulatory element between them in the mouse mu-opioid receptor (mor) gene. Here we have identified a positive regulatory element influencing mor DP transcription, which contains multiple consensus binding ...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： Im HJ,Smirnov D,Yuhi T,Raghavan S,Olsson JE,Muscat GE,Koopman P,Loh HH

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the subtype-selective binding site of the beta-adrenergic receptors (betaARs). The beta(1)/beta(2)-chimeric receptors showed the importance of the second and seventh transmembrane domains (TM2 and TM7) of the beta(2)AR for the binding of the beta(2)-selective agonists such as formoterol and procaterol. Ala...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： Isogaya M,Sugimoto Y,Tanimura R,Tanaka R,Kikkawa H,Nagao T,Kurose H

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The members of the Cys-loop ligand-gated ion channel (LGIC) gene family play a major role in fast synaptic transmission, and these receptors represent an important class of targets for therapeutic agents. Each member of this gene family is a pentameric complex containing one or more different subunits, and a large num...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： White MM

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The irreversible proteolytic nature of protease-activated receptor-2 (PAR2) activation suggests that mechanism(s) responsible for termination of receptor signaling are critical determinants of the magnitude and duration of PAR2-elicited cellular responses. Rapid desensitization of activated G-protein-coupled receptors...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： Stalheim L,Ding Y,Gullapalli A,Paing MM,Wolfe BL,Morris DR,Trejo J

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retroviral integrases are essential for viral replication and represent an attractive chemotherapeutic target. In the current study, we demonstrated the activity of micromolar concentrations of dinucleotides against human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), HIV type 2 (HIV-2), simian immunodeficiency virus, and fel...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： Mazumder A,Uchida H,Neamati N,Sunder S,Jaworska-Maslanka M,Wickstrom E,Zeng F,Jones RA,Mandes RF,Chenault HK,Pommier Y

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aspartyl aminopeptidase (DNPEP) has been implicated in the control of angiotensin signaling and endosome trafficking, but its precise biologic roles remain incompletely defined. We performed a high-throughput screen of ∼25,000 small molecules to identify inhibitors of DNPEP for use as tools to study its biologic funct...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： Chen Y,Tang H,Seibel W,Papoian R,Oh K,Li X,Zhang J,Golczak M,Palczewski K,Kiser PD

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the block of N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors by n-alkyl (straight chain) diamines and related monoamines and triamines using whole-cell voltage clamp recording of NMDA receptor currents in cultured rat hippocampal neurons and [3H] dizocilpine binding to rat forebrain homogenates. At -60 mV, the diami...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： Subramaniam S,Donevan SD,Rogawski MA

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proliferation of activated T cells and CD56 bright natural killer (Cytokine Growth Factor Rev 13:169-183, 1995) cells caused by interleukin-2 (IL-2) has been exploited in IL-2-based therapies for the treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma and melanoma (J Clin Oncol 13:688-696, 1995; J Clin Oncol 17: 2105-2116, 1...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： Rao BM,Driver I,Lauffenburger DA,Wittrup KD

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many cellular signaling pathways share regulation by protein phosphatase-2A (PP2A), a widely expressed serine/threonine phosphatase, and the heterotrimeric G protein Galpha(12). PP2A activity is altered in carcinogenesis and in some neurodegenerative diseases. We have identified binding of Galpha(12) with the Aalpha s...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： Zhu D,Tate RI,Ruediger R,Meigs TE,Denker BM

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A fusion protein consisting of the endothelin B (ET(B)) receptor and the enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP) in conjunction with Cyanin3- or fluorescein-conjugated endothelin 1 (Cy3-ET1, Fluo-ET1) was used to investigate the ligand-mediated internalization of the ET(B) receptor. The ET(B) receptor and the ET(B)/...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： Oksche A,Boese G,Horstmeyer A,Furkert J,Beyermann M,Bienert M,Rosenthal W

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In cells expressing both the insulin receptor isoform A (IRA) and the insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF1R), the presence of hybrid receptors, made up of an alphabeta-IRA chain associated with an alphabeta-IGF1R chain, has been demonstrated. These heterodimers are found in normal cells, and they also seem to p...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： Blanquart C,Gonzalez-Yanes C,Issad T

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kinetics of the interactions between the neuromuscular blocker alcuronium, the specific muscarinic antagonist N-[methyl-3H] methyl scopolamine ([3H]NMS), and muscarinic receptors were investigated in homogenates of rat heart atria. Two effects of alcuronium on the binding of [3H]NMS could be distinguished. (a) Alcuron...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： Proska J,Tucek S

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The nuclear receptor peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) is activated by a diverse group of acidic ligands, including many peroxisome proliferator chemicals present in the environment. Janus tyrosine kinase-signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK-STAT) signaling is activated by multiple cyt...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： Shipley JM,Waxman DJ

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelin (ET) receptors are present in pituitary cells and stimulate hormone release through the phosphoinositide/Ca2+ signaling system. In pituitary cell suspensions, ET caused [Ca2+]i elevations of much higher amplitudes than those induced by other vasoactive hormones, including angiotensin II, vasopressin, and no...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： Stojilković SS,Iida T,Merelli F,Catt KJ

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stimulation of alpha1-adrenoreceptors (alpha1-AR) acutely alters ion channel behavior via several signaling pathways [calcium and protein kinase C (PKC)]. Little is known about sustained alpha1-adrenergic/PKC signaling and channel regulation as may occur during cardiovascular disease states. Here we describe the effec...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： Chen J,Chen K,Sroubek J,Wu ZY,Thomas D,Bian JS,McDonald TV

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intermediate-conductance (KCa3.1) and small-conductance (KCa2) calcium-activated K+ channels are gated by calcium binding to calmodulin (CaM) molecules associated with the calmodulin-binding domain (CaM-BD) of these channels. The existing KCa activators, such as naphtho[1,2-d]thiazol-2-ylamine (SKA-31), 6,7-dichloro-1...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： Brown BM,Shim H,Zhang M,Yarov-Yarovoy V,Wulff H

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnesium modulates hormone-sensitive adenylate cyclase activation. In the present studies, we have examined the magnesium requirement of beta-adrenergic-stimulated adenylate cyclase activity in permeabilized human lymphocytes. Following isoproterenol pretreatment, under conditions that lead to homologous beta-adrener...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： Feldman RD

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The nuclear pregnane X receptor (PXR) and constitutive androstane receptor (CAR) play central roles in protecting the body against environmental chemicals (xenobiotics). PXR and CAR are activated by a wide range of xenobiotics and regulate cytochrome P450 and other genes whose products are involved in the detoxificati...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： Maglich JM,Stoltz CM,Goodwin B,Hawkins-Brown D,Moore JT,Kliewer SA

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cardiac action potential is generated by a concerted action of different ion channels and transporters. Dysfunction of any of these membrane proteins can give rise to cardiac arrhythmias, which is particularly true for the repolarizing potassium channels. We suggest that an increased repolarization current could b...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： Hansen RS,Diness TG,Christ T,Demnitz J,Ravens U,Olesen SP,Grunnet M

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The delta family of ionotropic glutamate receptors consists of glutamate delta-1 (GluD1) and glutamate delta-2 receptors. We have previously shown that GluD1 knockout mice exhibit features of developmental delay, including impaired spine pruning and switch in the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor subunit, which are releva...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： Suryavanshi PS,Gupta SC,Yadav R,Kesherwani V,Liu J,Dravid SM

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aptamer mechanism of action involves the direct interaction of oligonucleotide with protein and is responsible for the biological effects of many pharmacologically active oligodeoxynucleotides. In the work reported here, we have determined the effects of aptamers on the secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structur...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： Balasubramanian V,Nguyen LT,Balasubramanian SV,Ramanathan M

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mechanisms underlying mastoparan-induced elevation of the intracellular free calcium concentration ([Ca2+]i) were investigated in the insulin-secreting cell lines RINm5F and HIT. In both cell types, micromolar concentrations of mastoparan induced a prompt increase of [Ca2+]i, measured as an increase in fura-2 fluo...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： Eddlestone GT,Komatsu M,Shen L,Sharp GW

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The class III antiarrhythmic drugs amiodarone and bretylium tosylate are cationic/amphiphilic, and various substances with these physico-chemical properties are known to directly activate heterotrimeric regulatory G proteins. We asked the question of whether class III antiarrhythmic drugs are also direct G protein act...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： Hagelüken A,Nürnberg B,Harhammer R,Grünbaum L,Schunack W,Seifert R

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have examined alpha1beta2gamma2L GABAA receptor modulation by the endogenous steroids allopregnanolone (3alpha5alphaP), pregnenolone sulfate, and beta-estradiol in the absence and presence of ethanol. Coapplication of 0.1 to 1% (17-170 mM) ethanol influenced receptor modulation by 3alpha5alphaP but not that by preg...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： Akk G,Li P,Manion BD,Evers AS,Steinbach JH

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The human monoamine oxidase (MAO) B plays a major role in the degradation of biogenic and dietary amines such as phenylethylamine, benzylamine, dopamine, and tyramine. We previously showed that the -246/-99 MAO B promoter region exhibited the highest activity and contained two clusters of overlapping Sp1 sites, a CACC...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： Wong WK,Chen K,Shih JC

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The response of myeloid leukemia cells to treatment with 1-beta-D-arabinofuranosylcytosine (ara-C) includes activation of the c-Abl protein tyrosine kinase and the stress-activated protein kinase (SAPK). The present studies demonstrate that treatment of human U-937 leukemia cells with ara-C is associated with transloc...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： Raina D,Mishra N,Kumar S,Kharbanda S,Saxena S,Kufe D

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study investigates mRNA and protein levels of A3 adenosine receptors in resting (R) and activated (A) human lymphocytes. The receptors were evaluated by the antagonist radioligand [3H]5-N-(4-methoxyphenyl-carbamoyl)amino-8-propyl-2(2furyl)-pyrazolo-[4,3e]-1,2,4-triazolo-[1,5-c]-pyrimidine ([3H]MRE 3008F20)...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： Gessi S,Varani K,Merighi S,Cattabriga E,Avitabile A,Gavioli R,Fortini C,Leung E,Mac Lennan S,Borea PA

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seven transmembrane G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are often phosphorylated at the C terminus and on intracellular loops in response to various extracellular stimuli. Phosphorylation of GPCRs by GPCR kinases and certain other kinases can promote the recruitment of arrestin molecules. The arrestins critically regu...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： Yang Z,Yang F,Zhang D,Liu Z,Lin A,Liu C,Xiao P,Yu X,Sun JP

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cannabinoid analog abnormal cannabidiol [abn-cbd; (-)-4-(3-3,4-trans-p-menthadien-[1,8]-yl)-olivetol] does not bind to CB(1) or CB(2) receptors, yet it acts as a full agonist in relaxing rat isolated mesenteric artery segments. Vasorelaxation by abn-cbd is endothelium-dependent, pertussis toxin-sensitive, and is i...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： Offertáler L,Mo FM,Bátkai S,Liu J,Begg M,Razdan RK,Martin BR,Bukoski RD,Kunos G

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Voltage-gated sodium channels are inhibited by many local anesthetics, antiarrhythmics, and antiepileptic drugs. The local anesthetic lidocaine appears to be able to access its binding site in the sodium channel only from the membrane phase or from the internal face of the channel. In contrast, the antiepileptic drug ...

journal_title：Molecular pharmacology

authors： Jo S,Bean BP

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00