
pmid: 16125366
The present study provides evidence that G protein coupled receptor (GPCR) signaling pathways participate in an interactive signaling network governed by the principles of mass action. Using an inducible thromboxane A2 receptor (TPR)/platelet activating factor receptor (PAFR) co-expressing cell model, TPR or PAFR expression was independently up-regulated. Immunostaining and radioligand binding experiments demonstrated that this receptor up-regulation resulted in increased GPCR:G protein mass ratios. This increase in mass ratio impacted both TPR and PAFR ligand affinity. Specifically, up-regulating TPR expression not only decreased TPR ligand affinity, but also decreased the ligand affinity of PAFRs. A similar effect on ligand affinities was observed when PAFRs were up-regulated. In addition, increasing the GPCR:G protein mass ratio for TPRs led to desensitization of the calcium mobilization response to PAFR activation, and increasing PAFR mass desensitized the TPR-mediated calcium response. Finally, it was observed that an increased TPR:G protein mass ratio was associated with a shift in the TPR signaling response, and revealed an additional TPR signaling pathway through G(S). Collectively, these results describe a novel mechanism, i.e., mass-dependent GPCR signaling, by which cells can modulate their GPCR signaling pathways and signaling priorities.
Blood Platelets, Time Factors, Azepines, CHO Cells, Platelet Membrane Glycoproteins, Triazoles, Ligands, Receptors, Thromboxane A2, Prostaglandin H2, Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled, Up-Regulation, 15-Hydroxy-11 alpha,9 alpha-(epoxymethano)prosta-5,13-dienoic Acid, Cricetinae, Animals, Humans, Calcium, Signal Transduction
Blood Platelets, Time Factors, Azepines, CHO Cells, Platelet Membrane Glycoproteins, Triazoles, Ligands, Receptors, Thromboxane A2, Prostaglandin H2, Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled, Up-Regulation, 15-Hydroxy-11 alpha,9 alpha-(epoxymethano)prosta-5,13-dienoic Acid, Cricetinae, Animals, Humans, Calcium, Signal Transduction
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