D1R-5-HT2AR Uncoupling Reduces Depressive Behaviors via HDAC Signaling

D1R-5-HT2AR Uncoupling Alleviates Depressive Behaviors Through HDAC Signaling Research Background Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a globally prevalent and life-threatening mental illness, closely associated with poor physical health. Despite the availability of various treatments, including medications and psychotherapy, many patients exhibit po...

Molecular Mechanism of Prolactin-Releasing Peptide Recognition and Signaling via its G Protein-Coupled Receptor

Molecular Mechanism of Prolactin-Releasing Peptide Recognition and Signaling via its G Protein-Coupled Receptor

Analysis of the Molecular Recognition and Signal Transduction Mechanism of PRRP and PRRPR Research Background Neuropeptides, as the most abundant signaling molecules in the nervous system, have over 100 identified types and play critical roles in processes like metabolism, pain sensation, and reproduction. Among them, RF-amide neuropeptides are cha...

Marmoset and Human Trophoblast Stem Cells Differ in Signaling Requirements and Recapitulate Divergent Modes of Trophoblast Invasion

Differences in Signaling Requirements for Trophoblast Stem Cells between Humans and Marmosets Background and Research Motivation Embryo implantation and placenta formation are critical features of eutherian mammalian development. The trophoblast is a group of outer cells of the embryo that mediates the connection between the embryo and maternal tis...

m6A mRNA Methylation in Brown Fat Regulates Systemic Insulin Sensitivity via an Inter-Organ Prostaglandin Signaling Axis Independent of UCP1

The Role of m6A mRNA Methylation in Adipose Tissue: A Breakthrough Discovery of Cross-Organ Prostaglandin Signaling Axis in Insulin Sensitivity Regulation Research Background and Motivation In recent years, the potential role of brown adipose tissue (BAT) in human metabolic regulation has attracted widespread attention. Known for its thermogenic pr...

Conformation- and Activation-Based BRET Sensors Differentially Report on GPCR-G Protein Coupling

Differential Study of GPCR-G Protein Coupling Biosensors Background Introduction G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are important molecules for transmembrane signal transduction, capable of selectively binding to heterotrimeric G proteins composed of Gα, Gβ, and Gγ subunits and regulating various intracellular signaling processes. Studying the fun...