Structural Basis of Antagonist Selectivity in Endothelin Receptors

Deciphering Antagonist Selectivity of Endothelin Receptors: Insights from Cryo-EM-Based Structural Studies Academic Background Endothelin (ET) is a potent vasoconstrictor peptide that plays a significant role in regulating cardiovascular functions. The endothelin family includes ET-1, ET-2, and ET-3, which regulate vascular tone and cardiovascular ...

Structural Basis of Psychedelic LSD Recognition at Dopamine D1 Receptor

Structural Basis of LSD Recognition in Dopamine D1 Receptors Research Background and Problem Statement LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) is a well-known hallucinogen that primarily exerts profound cognitive and perceptual effects by acting on various neurotransmitter receptors, including serotonin (5-HT) receptors and dopamine receptors. The 5-HT2A ...