Table 1. Representative GPCRs Tagged with Fluorescent Ligands.
receptor | G protein | transduction mechanismsb | physiological actions | fluorescent ligands |
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A2A | Gsa, Golf, G15,16§ | activates: ACa, PLC | platelet aggregation inhibition;71 vasodilation;72 neurotransmitter release;73 regulation of sensorimotor integration in basal ganglia;74 sleep promotion75 | MRS5424, MRS5206, SCH442416dy647 |
inhibits: Ca2+ channels | ||||
A3 | Gi/oa | inhibits: ACa | mast cell activation;76preconditioning;77 coronary vasodilation;78 regulation of intraocular pressure;79 hypotension80 | CA200645 |
activates: PLC | ||||
D2 | Gi/oa | inhibits: ACa | modulation of locomotor activity;81 control of renal blood flow;82 learning and memory modulation83 | NAPSdy647, NAPSLumio4Tb, spiperonedy647 |
activates: GIRKs | ||||
μ, δ, κ | Gi/oa, Gq/11, G12/13 | inhibits: AC | analgesia;84 respiratory depression;85 feeding;86 neurotransmitter release;87 body temperature regulation88 | naltrexonedy647 |
activates: PLC, GIRKs, PLA2, PLD | ||||
M1 | Gq/11a | activates: PLC | bronchoconstriction;89 vasodilation;90 memory function;91 hypothermia;92 stimulation of water consumption93 and urination94 | telenzepineCy3B, telenzepineA488 |
ghrelin | Gq/11a, Gi/o, G12/13 | activates: PLC | feeding95 and release of GH96 | ghrelindy647 |
V1A | Gq/11a | activates: PLC | vasoconstriction;97 hypertension;98 platelet aggregation99 | [Lys8]PVAA488, [Lys8]PVAEu⊂PBBP |
Main mechanism of coupling.
AC, adenylyl cyclase; PLC, phospholipase C; PLA2, phospholipase A2; PLD, phospholipase D; GIRKs, G protein-dependent inwardly rectifying K+ channels.