GPCR-G? fusion protein and its applications on ligand screening of orphan G protein-coupled receptors / 中国药理学通报

ABSTRACT

GPCR-G alpha fusion protein has been used to investig ate receptors in recent years. The expression of GPCR-G alpha fusion protein en sured defined 1∶1 stoichiometry, the physical proximity of GPCR to G alpha subu nit, and was suitable for high-throughput ligand screening. The fusion protein technology provided a novel strategy to study orphan GPCRs. Obviously, it will p lay important roles in ligand screening of the orphan GPCRs and exert its signif icances in the R&D of novel drugs targeted at oGPCRs.