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KMID : 0578320150380100836
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Molecules and Cells
2015 Volume.38 No. 10 p.836 ~ p.842
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Structural Studies of G Protein-Coupled Receptors
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Zhang Dan Dan
Zhao Qiang
Wu Bei Li
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Abstract
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G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) constitute the largest and the most physiologically important membrane protein family that recognizes a variety of environmental stimuli, and are drug targets in the treatment of numerous diseases. Recent progress on GPCR structural studies shed light on molecular mechanisms of GPCR ligand recognition, activation and allosteric modulation, as well as structural basis of GPCR dimerization. In this review, we will discuss the structural features of GPCRs and structural insights of different aspects of GPCR biological functions.
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KEYWORD
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activation, allosteric modulation, GPCR, ligand recognition, structure
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