A model of non-exclusive binding of agonist and antagonist on g-protein coupled receptors

Author: Jarv J.

Source: Journal of Theoretical Biology, Volume 175, Number 4, 1995 , pp. 577-582(6)

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Abstract:

A modified concept of functioning of G-protein coupled receptors is presented, on the assumption that agonistic and antagonistic effects of drugs are related to their interaction with two separate receptor sites that exist simulataneously on a single receptor molecule and possess different ligand-specificity patterns. This proposal distinguishes between agonists and antagonists as binding at one of these sites triggers the receptor response, whereas the other site elicits another response leading to the receptor blockade. As these sites are simulataneously present on a single receptor molecule the formation of a ternary complex between agonist, antagonist and receptor is possible. Practical consequences of this concept are analysed with reference to experimental data on muscarinic acetylcholine receptors.

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: Institute of Chemical Physics, University of Tartu, 2 Jakobi Str, EE-2400 Tartu, Estonia

Publication date: 1995-01-01