Off-target-free chemogenetic platform that decodes physiological roles of target GPCRs
Matsuoka, Y.; Inoue, H.; Hori, T.; Tran, P. D.; Kitao, A.; Doura, T.; Kiyonaka, S.
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G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are essential mediators of cellular processes, and their dysfunction is implicated in various diseases. Although pharmacological approaches are powerful for elucidating GPCR functions, careful consideration of potential off-target effects remains crucial. Here, we present an off-target-free chemogenetic platform to dissect the physiological roles of target GPCRs. As a proof-of-concept, we focused on the adenosine A2A receptor (A2AR), a prototypical GPCR involved in neurodegenerative diseases. Leveraging the ligand recognition mechanisms of A2AR, we designed a prominent chemogenetic pair comprising a clinical A2AR antagonist and an engineered A2AR mutant that is insensitive to the antagonist but retains responsiveness to adenosine. Using this pair, we uncovered the critical role of A2AR in neurite outgrowth under hypoxic conditions in neuron-like cells, while avoiding potential off-target effects. Furthermore, we demonstrate the generalizability of this chemogenetic approach to other class A GPCRs, offering a versatile platform for receptor-specific dissection of GPCR signaling.
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