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Significance of G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER) for breast cancer
Říhová, Adéla ; Indra, Radek (advisor) ; Spálenková, Alžběta (referee)
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of malignant disease in women. Its progression is influenced by the steroid hormone estrogen, which acts through three receptors: estrogen receptor alpha (ERα), estrogen receptor beta (ERβ), and G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER). ERα and ERβ are nuclear receptors that regulate the expression of target genes, while GPER is a membrane receptor that mediates rapid non-genomic signaling. From a therapeutic standpoint, analyzing estrogen receptor expression is crucial for successful treatment. The presence of estrogen receptors significantly affects treatment outcomes. The expression of GPER in cancer cells has been shown to worsen prognosis. The main signaling pathways activated by classical estrogen receptors and GPER in breast cancer cells, and their influence on proliferation and cancer progression, have been summarized based on available literature. In addition, this text focuses on the mechanisms by which GPER may contribute to the development of resistance to tamoxifen, the most commonly used drug against ER+ breast carcinomas. Key words: GPER, estrogen receptor, ERα, ERβ, breast carcinoma, G protein-coupled receptor
Role of the serotonin receptor type 7 (5-HT7) in autoimmune disease
NUßBAUMER, Mia
Serotonin receptor type 7 (5-HT7) displays immunomodulatory functions and is overexpressed in individuals with Crohn's disease. Here, we set out to determine 5-HT7 mode of interaction with its cognate proteins Gs and G12. A unique type of coupling, termed 'inverse coupling' is known to occur between the 5-HT7 receptor and the Gs protein. The aim of our research was to determine whether G12 can also undergo this kind of coupling. We found that the G12 protein has a surprisingly lower mobility than Gs implying a specific interaction with a membrane domain or another membrane-localized protein. For both G proteins, we were unable to detect their inverse coupling with the 5-HT7 receptor at room temperature. Our findings indicate peculiar differences in G protein mobility and emphasize the importance of temperature for studies of interactions between G proteins and G protein-coupled receptors.

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