New developments in the molecular pharmacology of the myo-inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor |
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Authors: | RA Wilcox WU Primrose SR Nahorski RA Challiss |
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Affiliation: | School of Medicine, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia. |
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Abstract: | Receptor-mediated activation of phospholipase C to generate inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate Ins(1,4,5)P3] is a ubiquitous signalling pathway in mammalian systems. A family of three IP3 receptor subtype monomers form functional tetramers, which act as effectors for Ins(1,4,5)P3, providing a ligand-gated channel that allows Ca2+ ions to move between cellular compartments. As IP3 receptors are located principally, although not exclusively, in the endoplasmic reticular membrane, Ins(1,4,5)P3 is considered to be a second messenger that mobilizes Ca2+ from intracellular stores. Ca2+ store mobilization by Ins(1,4,5)P3 can be shown to contribute to a variety of physiological and pathophysiological phenomena, and therefore the IP3 receptor represents a novel, potential pharmacological target. In this article, Rob Wilcox and colleagues review recent developments in IP3 receptor pharmacology, with particular emphasis on ligand molecular recognition by this receptor-channel complex. The potential for designing non-inositol phosphate-based agonists and antagonists is also discussed. |
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