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Ligand binding to GPCRs

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Activated a heterotrimeric G protein
Comprise 60% of all TM receptors
350 hormones, 500 visual and smell, 150 orphans

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Pharmaceutical interest

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Around 30% of all small drug molecules are targeted at GPCRs

Antihistamines, b-adrenergic, opiates

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Muscarinic receptors for ACH

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M1, M3, M5 = Gq

M2, M4 = Gi

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Adrenergic receptors and G protein

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A1- phospholipase C Gq
A2- adenylate cyclase Gi
B1- adenylate cyclase Gs
B2

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Target and effect caused by B adrenergic receptors

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Hepatic- glycogenolysis
Adipose- lipolysis
Heart- contraction rate
Smooth muscle intestine- relaxation
Bronchial smooth muscle- dilation
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Target and effect caused by a2 adrenergic receptors

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Gi cAMP
Smooth muscle blood vessels- constriction
Intestine- constriction
Skin- constriction
Kidney-
Affects blood supply to peripheral organs

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Structure of GPCRs

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1100 residues
7 TM helices, 21-23 residues named H1-H7
4 extra cellular loops E1-E4. E1 is N terminus
4 cytosolic loops C1-4, C4 is the c terminus
N terminus outside, c terminus inside
Ligand binding determined by conserved residues in the TM domains

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Chimeric experiment, C3 loop for G protein interaction

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Xenopus ooycytes
Injected with mRNA for either a2,b2 or chimeric.
They don’t normally express GPCRs but do express G proteins
In chimeric receptors- depended if the receptor had a b2 or a2 loop as to whether it bound Gi or Gs

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GPCR family A

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Rhodopsin/b adrenergic like
Disulphide bridge between E2 and E3
Diffusion of ligand to binding pocket for b-adrenergic receptor
May cap covalently bound retinal of rhodopsin
DRY motif at C2
20 conserved residues in TM regions- mainly N and P
Binding sites for ligands between the helices
Biogenic amine receptors

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GPCR family B

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Secretin/glucagon/calcitonin like
Large n terminal E1 domain with 6 Cys residues to form disulphide bonds
Disulphide between E2-E3
Can form heterodimers which modifies ligand binding and signalling

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GPCR family C

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Metabotropic neurotransmitter/ Ca sensing receptor
Very long N terminus E1
Disulphide between E2-E3
Very small C3
20 TM conserved residues, high conservation in C3
Homo and heterodimers
Taste, glutamate, GABA, Ca receptors

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Frizzled receptors

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Unique amoung 7 TM
Signalling through Wnt
Interact with other plasma membrane receptors

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Olfactory and gustatory receptors

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Largest GPCR family in vertebrates

Human-400 mouse 1200

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Disulphide bridge extra cellular

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Between end of Tm3 and middle of ECL2
Folds ECL2 in half into ECL2a and ECL2b
Thought to stabilise the receptor in the membrane

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Binding of ligands to GPCR

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Depends on ligand size and n terminus size
Most small diffusable ligands bind inside hydrophobic core, e.g. Those derived from amino acids
Peptide hormones bind to the N terminus segment and on exposed loops e.g. ATCH and glucagon

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4 general components of GPCRs

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Receptor with 7 TM domains
Coupled trimeric G protein
Membrane bound effector or ion channel that is regulated by the G protein
Proteins involved in feedback and desensitisation of the pathway

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Epinephrine binding to B2 model

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The AA interior of different GPCRs is diverse
Can allow hydrophilic or hydrophobic binding
Helices 3,5,6 involved in epinephrine binding
Binds to Ser, Asp, Asn residues
Nh2+ forms ionic bond with the carboxylate side chain of D113 in H3
Catechol ring forms hydrophobic interactions to F290 in H6
Hydrogen bonding between catechol OH and S203,204,207 in H5
Ligand binding gives a conformational change in TM5 and 6 and C3 loop

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GPCR toggle switch overview

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Helix 5 extends into cell 2 helical turns
Extra cellular segment of helix 6 tilts inwards, intracellular segment tilts outwards by 1.4nm
Allows entry of G protein
Inactive conformation- indole interacts with water hydrogen bond network
In active rotamer, indole reacts with F208 at bottom of binding pocket
Y306 of the NpxxY motif in TM7 interacts with F313 when inactive and in a. Hydrophobic cluster when active
3 micros witches- W265, Y306, R135

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Role of GPCR extra cellular loops

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Critical role in GPCR function- crystal structure
Different between even closely related GPCRs
Development for receptor specific drugs
GPCRs exist as dimers and oligomers instead of monomers

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Studies that suggest GPCR dimers

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Heterotetramers- heteromers of homodimers coupled to G protein
Canonical antagonistic interaction between Gs and Gi which simultaneously bind to receptors and AC
A2a-D2 heteromers- the A2A agonists decrease affinity and efficacy of D2 agonists. This means that A2A antagonists have been used to treat Parkinson’s (act as dopamine agonists)

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Discovery of the role of GTP

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Glucagon + GTP raised cAMP levels 3x more than glucagon alone

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G protein cycle

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Activation by nucleotide exchange
Deactivation by intrinsic GTPase activity in Ga, activated when Ga binds to effector
‘Land-ladies switch’

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Regulators of the GTPase switch

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GEFS- GDP dissociation rate, activated GPCRs act as GEFs
GAP- increase rate of hydrolysis
RGS- regulator of G protein signalling
GDI- Guanine dissociation inhibitor ( stop dissociation of either GTP or GDP, can lead to prolonged off or on)

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Composition of Ga

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N-myristoylation of amino terminal glycine gives attachment to membrane
GTP binding site
BY binding site
Receptor recognition at extreme c terminus
Effector binding site

Allows discrimination between multiple receptors
Humans have 21 a chains which interact with 6 b subunit and 12 y subunit
Tissue specific combinations

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ON state of G proteins
Switch I and II bound to YP of GTP Switch III stabilises II in GTP bound form Y phosphate also binds to Lys (followed by Ser) in P loop. The switches and Lys hydrogen bond to the oxygens of the phosphate Ser of P loop - bonds to Mg2+ cofactor and bonds to the oxygen of the Y phosphate from its amide Lys of P loop- the NH3+ of lysine bonds to the oxygens on the B and Y phosphates Gas- Thr204 (I), Gly226 (II) Gai- Thr181 (I), Gly203 (II)
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OFF state of G proteins
Switch II unwinds and binds BY rather than effector enzymes | GTPase activity causes loss of h bonding to thr and gly residues
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Ga switch I
Thr (204 Gsa, 181 Gai) amide bonds with Y phosphate Role in catalysis Arg 201 in Gas can be modified by cholera toxin giving inactivated GTPase activity. Also site of spontaneous point mutations in some cancers
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Ga switch II
The NH of glycine hydrogen bonds to O of Y phosphate in GTP Role in catalysis (S 226, i 203) Gln residues have a role in catalysis- mutations prevent GTP hydrolysis Switch II is the primary effector binding surface
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Ga switch III
Mobile loop with close proximity to GTPase site Nucleotide responsive communication Stabilises switch II in GTP bound form Allows effector recognition, e.g. AC Conserved ED (negative) binds to R231 (s) or R208 (i) to stabilise
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P loop of Ga
Ser47 (ai) or Ser54 (as) - it's oxygen binds to Mg and its amide bonds to Mg Lys46 (ai) or Lys53 (as)- it's positive group takes over from Arg and binds between the B and Y phosphates
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Subfamilies of Ga subunits
Overall 40% homology, with 60-90% homology within families Ga- ubiquitous Gi- brain and eyes Gq- B lymphocytes, T cells, blood vessels PLC G12/13- ubiquitous, direct effect in enzymes I.e. RhoGEF 16 genes, but 20 splice variants
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Gas class
Adenylate cyclase Increases camp B adrenergic, glucagon,my serotonin, vasopressin
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Gai class
Adnenylyl cyclase The BY acts on the K+ channel Decrease in cAMP and change in membrane potential a2 adrenergic, mACH
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Gaolf
Adenylate cyclase Camp increase Odour receptors
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Gaq
Phospholipase C Increase in DAG and IP3 a1 adrenergic receptor
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Gao
Phospholipase C Increase in IP3 and DAG ACH receptor in endothelial cells
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Gat
``` cGMP phosphodiesterase (hydrolyses cGMP) cGMP reduced Rhodopsin receptor in rod cells ```
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1- bind of hormone gives conformational change
TM5 extended by 2 helical turns TM6 moved outward by 1.4nm C2 extended loop forms an alpha helix when in a B2ARGaBY complex
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2- Activated receptor binds to Ga
Interface of TM 5 and 6 and C2/3 loop of GPCR and alpha helices in Ga Receptor acts as a GEF, disturbs switch stabilising effect of receptor (GDI) so GDP is released GPCR-Ga has a similar affinity for GDP and GTP- but additional gamma phosphate stabilises the new switch formation
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3- binding induces change in Ga, GDP dissociates and Ga dissociates from BY
Stable GaGTP is formed with no affinity for receptor or BY but high affinity for GTP and effector Additional Y phosphate stabilises switch III which stabilises switch II in GTP bound form
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4- hormone dissociates from receptor, Ga binds to effector and activates it
Activated receptor acts as a GAP and hydrolyses GTP | Interaction is due to reconfigure switch II that rotates in the presence of Y phosphate of GTP
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5- hydrolysis of GTP to GDP causes Ga to dissociate from effector and reassociate with GBY
Complexing of Ga with effector activates GTPase activity Rate of GTPase increased by GAP (effector) RGS- stabilises the G protein in the transition state In some pathways the BY can activate the effector
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Hormone induced activation and inhibition of AC in adipose cells
Inhibitory- PGE1 and adenosine Activating- epinephrine, glucagon, ACTH In a lot of tissues, PGE1 stimulates camp but in adipose it is linked to Gai instead of Gas In a2 epinephrine activates Gai, but in adipose it is linked to Gas Shows that different effectors can have opposite effects in different tissues
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Breakdown of cAMP
cAMP phosphodiesterase | cAMP -> 5'AMP
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Two routes for inhibition of AC by Gi protein
1- direct action of Gi on AC | 2- Subunit exchange. Gia is less inhibitory than its BY. The BY is more inhibitory in the presence of activated Gsa
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4 pieces of evidence for the G protein activation model
1 non hydrolysable GTP 2 amplification 3 modifications of G proteins alter signals 4 FRET
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Non hydrolysable GTP analogues
GTPYS-Binds to Ga but can't be hydrolysed. The =O on the gamma phosphate is replaced by a Sulphur ``` Methylene GTP (P-CH2-P) Imino GTP (P-NH-P) ``` These lead to permanent activation, proving that GTP is needed for activated G protein
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Amplification of hormone signal
Activation of 100 Gs before the hormone dissociates from the receptor Each Gsa acts on one AC 100 ACs produce about 10^4 cAMP Shows that the levels of cAMP produced are much higher than those if the hormone acted directed on AC- there are 100 Ga activated per H:R
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Cholera toxin Mechanism How causes disease
Ribosylates switch I residues Arg201 in Gs, Arg174 in Gt. Doesn't affect Gi. Inhibits GTPase activity, low affinity for BY Means that this is constitutively active Increased camp in gut-> PKA active -> phosphorylates CFTR channel Cl- channel and an Na:H exchanger NA and Cl leave, water loss to compensate osmotically
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Pertussis toxin Mechanism Disease
Bordetella pertussis Ribose latest a Cys residue in the a subunit when in inactive heteromers Cys351 or 347 in Gt Affects Gi, Go and Gt Block g coupling to receptor and prevents Gi activation Means that AC is active, loss of fluids electrolytes and music in airway epithelium In Gt, this instead activates cGMP phosphodiesterase which breaks down cGMP Bastia destroys epithelial giving cough
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What does Gz do?
355 residue lacks Cys for PTX Different AA sequence in highly conserved regions in Ga Highly expressed in neural tissues ,dedicate signal transduction in PTX insensitive systems
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FRET
Excited molecule can either fluoresce at a slightly lower wavelength or can do FRET GFP - has got absorbing S65, Y66,G67 centre. Emits 400-500nm Fluorophores such as GFP-YFP or CFP-YFP Emit at a much lower wavelength when in close proximity
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FRET for evidence of model
Amoeba transfected with 2 fusion proteins Ga with CFP, 490nm Gb with YFP, 527nm In the inactive complex, yellow light emitted When activated, cyan light emitted Measure light change when a ligand is added
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4 Functions of BY subunits
Binding to the inactive GaGDP. Allows it to interact with the receptor again Has an isoprenylated Y subunit that anchors the complex to membrane Acts on some effectors- mACH in heart, acts directly on K+ channels AC regulation- stimulates isoforms 2 and 4, inhibits type 1 Regulation of receptor phosphorylation- such as B-ARK
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Role of BY in the heart
``` mACH receptor, Gai GPCRs Acts on K+ channel Increases efflux from cytosol Increases negative potential inside Reduction of muscle contraction Termination by reassociation with a ```
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Clinical- increase in Ga
Neoplasia Pituitary tumours, defective GTPase in Gsa and overstimulation of AC Ovarian tumours have defective Gia
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Clinical- decrease in Ga
Osteodystrophy Pseudohypoparathyroidism not because of hormone deficiency but because hormone can't activate Gsa (expression or function) Leads to decreased camp Expression is influenced by thyroid conditions, glucocorticoids, insulin deficiency and heart failure Mutations in Gta cause night blindness- Gta can't effect PDE Sequence variation in gene encoding GB subunit associated with hypertension, obesity and atherosclerosis
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Examples of second messengers
camp -> PKA cGMP -> PKG and opens cation channels Ca2+ - other kinases DAG -> PKC, is lipophillic and retained in membrane IP3-> opens Ca channels in endoplasmic reticulum
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2 main groups of protein kinases
Ser/thr- includes PKA and PKC, phosphorylase kinase | Tyr- RTKs and JAKs. Adds a negative charge to the enzyme, can disrupt and form electrostatic interactions.
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Why is phosphorylation a favoured regulation mechanism?
Reversible- kinases and phosphorylases Amplification and quick response Enzymes can show cross talk between pathways
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Stimulation of camp
``` Tropic hormones Melanocytes stimulating hormone B adrenergic agonist Glucagon Vasopressin Parathormone Calcitonin Some prostaglandins e.g. PGE1 ```
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Inhibition of camp
``` Somatostatin A2 agonists Insulin mACH agonist Opiates Prostaglandins e.g. PGE2 ```
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Topology of AC
Two repeats which both have 6 TM helices Two catalytic sites C1 and C2 on the cytosolic face Intracellular N and C termini Both sites are required for full activity- mutations inhibitory 9 isoforms in humans,
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Activation of AC by Ga
Interaction of switch II with AC | Needs GTP bound conformation
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Ca/calmodulin AC
``` 1,3,8 Present in brain All activated by Ca bound to calmodulin AC1 is reduced by BY AC1 and AC3 activated by PKC ```
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GBY stimulated AC family
2,4,7 Lungs, 7 is ubiquitous a1 receptors activate Gq which generate BY. When in the presence of the Gsa created by B adrenergic, this stimulates AC. In 2 PKC activates, in 4 it inhibits
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Ca2+and Gai AC family
5 and 6 Ubiquitous Inhibited by BY and Gai and Ca 5 is activated by PKC, 6 is inhibited
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Equation of AC
MgATP -> cAMP + MgPPi2- + H+ Pyrophosphatase breaks down PPi from ATP, energy used for cyclisation Breakdown- broken to 5'AMP using water, Mg2+ and PDEs
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Forskolin
Binds directly between split catalytic AC site | Distinct from Gsa site
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Ligand induced activation of PKA
Inactive tetrameric complex Binds 2 camp at each side (CNB-A and CNB-B) Binding of camp to R subunits releases the C subunits Each R contains a pseudo sequence that binds active site R subunits are joined by AKAP protein Camp changes pseudo substrate domain Positive cooperative binding- binding at one lowers the Kd for camp binding to other site
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Structure of PKA regulatory units | Glycogen breakdown
With no camp the CNB-A loop bonds C subunit Glutamate and Arginine residues bind camp Binding of AKAP to the regulatory tails allows localisation PKA regulates phosphorylase kinase B by phosphorylation Ser to regulate glycogen breakdown
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Use of FRET to measure camp in cells
Attach BFP to regulatory and GFP to catalytic Inactive with give green light Active will give blue
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FRET to measure PKA activity
Protein with link between CFP and YFP In linker is the serine target and a 14-3-3 phodphoserine binding domain When Ser-p, this folds the protein over as it binds to the 14-3-3 This brings the CFP and YFP close Inactive blue light, active yellow light (FRET to longer wavelength)
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How much camp for PKA activation?
Normal 0.3 uM | Only 2-3 fold increase needed
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Effect of PKA on glycogen
B Epinephrine -> cAMP -> PKA PKA -> phosphorylase kinase -> phosphorylase -> increase in glycogen break down PKA -> glycogen synthase -> decrease in glycogen synthesis Also activates inhibitor of phosphoprotein phosphatase This stops the phosphatase from dephosphroylating activated enzymes When PKA inactive, phosphoprotein phosphatase then dephosphrylates -> glycogen synthesis
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Effect of epinephrine on adipose cells | Ovarian cells
Epinephrine -> PKA activation Phosphorylates and activates phospholipase Release of FA (lipolysis) into blood Allows energy for heart, kidney and muscle Ovarian cells -> PKA -> oestrogen and progesterone synthesis
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Glycogen phosphorylase kinase substrates
GP can be activated by GPK activated by PKA GPK acts on GP and GS PKA cannot act on GP because it has an Arg near the Ser-14 site
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Signal amplification in glycogen synthesis
One epinephrine receptor -> 10x Gsa 1:1 Gsa to AC, 10^4 fold Camp -> PKA PKA -> activates phosphorylase b kinase (x10 more) PBK -> activates glycogen phosphorylase a (x10 more) GPA -> converts glycogen to G-1-P (x10 more) 3 last steps give another 10^4 amplification, total 10^8

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