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Review
. 1996 Nov;17(11):416-21.
doi: 10.1016/s0165-6147(96)10048-1.

G protein-coupled receptors: heterologous regulation of homologous desensitization and its implications

T T Chuang  1 , L Iacovelli, M Sallese, A De Blasi
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Review

G protein-coupled receptors: heterologous regulation of homologous desensitization and its implications

T T Chuang et al. Trends Pharmacol Sci. 1996 Nov.

Abstract

Two patterns of rapid desensitization have been characterized for G protein-coupled receptors: homologous desensitization, which mainly involves G protein-coupled receptor kinases and arrestins, and heterologous desensitization, which mainly involves protein kinases A (PKA) and C (PKC). In this review, Tsu Tshen Chuang and colleagues discuss evidence to show that PKA and PKC can modify the functional state of the G protein-coupled receptor kinases/arrestin homologous desensitization machinery, providing a novel level of cross-talk in signal transduction. Studies on regulation of G protein-coupled receptor kinases and arrestins confirm that the functional state of this machinery may have important consequences for cellular responsiveness and may represent new targets for therapeutic strategies.

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