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Molecules ; 25(19)2020 Sep 30.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33007971

RESUMO

Increasing evidence indicates that native mu and delta opioid receptors can associate to form heteromers in discrete brain neuronal circuits. However, little is known about their signaling and trafficking. Using double-fluorescent knock-in mice, we investigated the impact of neuronal co-expression on the internalization profile of mu and delta opioid receptors in primary hippocampal cultures. We established ligand selective mu-delta co-internalization upon activation by 1-[[4-(acetylamino)phenyl]methyl]-4-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinecarboxylic acid, ethyl ester (CYM51010), [d-Ala2, NMe-Phe4, Gly-ol5]enkephalin (DAMGO), and deltorphin II, but not (+)-4-[(αR)-α-((2S,5R)-4-Allyl-2,5-dimethyl-1-piperazinyl)-3-methoxybenzyl]-N,N-diethylbenzamide (SNC80), morphine, or methadone. Co-internalization was driven by the delta opioid receptor, required an active conformation of both receptors, and led to sorting to the lysosomal compartment. Altogether, our data indicate that mu-delta co-expression, likely through heteromerization, alters the intracellular fate of the mu opioid receptor, which provides a way to fine-tune mu opioid receptor signaling. It also represents an interesting emerging concept for the development of novel therapeutic drugs and strategies.


Assuntos
Receptores Opioides delta/antagonistas & inibidores , Receptores Opioides mu/antagonistas & inibidores , Animais , Células Cultivadas , Endocitose , Hipocampo/citologia , Ligantes , Lisossomos , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Neurônios/metabolismo , Piperidinas/farmacologia , Multimerização Proteica , Receptores Opioides delta/metabolismo , Receptores Opioides mu/metabolismo
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Neurosci Biobehav Rev ; 106: 73-90, 2019 11.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30278192

RESUMO

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) represent the largest family of membrane proteins in the human genome. Physical association between two different GPCRs is linked to functional interactions which generates a novel entity, called heteromer, with specific ligand binding and signaling properties. Heteromerization is increasingly recognized to take place in the mesocorticolimbic pathway and to contribute to various aspects related to substance use disorder. This review focuses on heteromers identified in brain areas relevant to drug addiction. We report changes at the molecular and cellular levels that establish specific functional impact and highlight behavioral outcome in preclinical models. Finally, we briefly discuss selective targeting of native heteromers as an innovative therapeutic option.


Assuntos
Proteínas de Transporte/metabolismo , Cérebro/metabolismo , Receptores de Canabinoides/metabolismo , Receptores Dopaminérgicos/metabolismo , Receptores de Droga/metabolismo , Receptores Acoplados a Proteínas G/metabolismo , Receptores Opioides mu/metabolismo , Transdução de Sinais , Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias/metabolismo , Animais , Humanos
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Front Pharmacol ; 9: 1240, 2018.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30483121

RESUMO

Mu opioid receptors modulate a large number of physiological functions. They are in particular involved in the control of pain perception and reward properties. They are also the primary molecular target of opioid drugs and mediate their beneficial analgesic effects, euphoric properties as well as negative side effects such as tolerance and physical dependence. Importantly, mu opioid receptors can physically associate with another receptor to form a novel entity called heteromer that exhibits specific ligand binding, signaling, and trafficking properties. As reviewed here, in vivo physical proximity has now been evidenced for several receptor pairs, subsequent impact of heteromerization on native mu opioid receptor signaling and trafficking identified and a link to behavioral changes established. Selective targeting of heteromers as a tool to modulate mu opioid receptor activity is therefore attracting growing interest and raises hopes for innovative therapeutic strategies.

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Front Neurosci ; 9: 463, 2015.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26696819

RESUMO

During development, environmental estrogens are able to induce an estrogen mimetic action that may interfere with endocrine and neuroendocrine systems. The present study investigated the effects on the reproductive function in female mice following developmental exposure to pharmaceutical ethinylestradiol (EE2), the most widespread and potent synthetic steroid present in aquatic environments. EE2 was administrated in drinking water at environmentally relevant (ENVIR) or pharmacological (PHARMACO) doses [0.1 and 1 µg/kg (body weight)/day respectively], from embryonic day 10 until postnatal day 40. Our results show that both groups of EE2-exposed females had advanced vaginal opening and shorter estrus cycles, but a normal fertility rate compared to CONTROL females. The hypothalamic population of GnRH neurons was affected by EE2 exposure with a significant increase in the number of perikarya in the preoptic area of the PHARMACO group and a modification in their distribution in the ENVIR group, both associated with a marked decrease in GnRH fibers immunoreactivity in the median eminence. In EE2-exposed females, behavioral tests highlighted a disturbed maternal behavior, a higher lordosis response, a lack of discrimination between gonad-intact and castrated males in sexually experienced females, and an increased anxiety-related behavior. Altogether, these results put emphasis on the high sensitivity of sexually dimorphic behaviors and neuroendocrine circuits to disruptive effects of EDCs.

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Sci Rep ; 5: 17457, 2015 Dec 07.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26640081

RESUMO

Reproductive behavior and physiology in adulthood are controlled by hypothalamic sexually dimorphic neuronal networks which are organized under hormonal control during development. These organizing effects may be disturbed by endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). To determine whether developmental exposure to Ethinylestradiol (EE2) may alter reproductive parameters in adult male mice and their progeny, Swiss mice (F1 generation) were exposed from prenatal to peripubertal periods to EE2 (0.1-1 µg/kg/d). Sexual behavior and reproductive physiology were evaluated on F1 males and their F2, F3 and F4 progeny. EE2-exposed F1 males and their F2 to F4 progeny exhibited EE2 dose-dependent increased sexual behavior, with reduced latencies of first mount and intromission, and higher frequencies of intromissions with a receptive female. The EE2 1 µg/kg/d exposed animals and their progeny had more calbindin immunoreactive cells in the medial preoptic area, known to be involved in the control of male sexual behavior in rodents. Despite neuroanatomical modifications in the Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone neuron population of F1 males exposed to both doses of EE2, no major deleterious effects on reproductive physiology were detected. Therefore EE2 exposure during development may induce a hypermasculinization of the brain, illustrating how widespread exposure of animals and humans to EDCs can impact health and behaviors.


Assuntos
Etinilestradiol/farmacologia , Sistemas Neurossecretores/efeitos dos fármacos , Comportamento Sexual Animal/efeitos dos fármacos , Animais , Calbindinas/metabolismo , Feminino , Fertilidade/efeitos dos fármacos , Genitália/efeitos dos fármacos , Hormônio Liberador de Gonadotropina/metabolismo , Hipotálamo/efeitos dos fármacos , Hipotálamo/metabolismo , Kisspeptinas/metabolismo , Masculino , Camundongos , Neurônios/efeitos dos fármacos , Neurônios/metabolismo , Reprodução/efeitos dos fármacos , Testosterona/sangue
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