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Ong SG, Dehghan R, Dorajoo R, Liu JJ, Sng AA, Lee YS, Ooi DSQ. Novel Melanocortin-3 and -4 Receptor Functional Variants in Asian Children With Severe Obesity. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2024; 109:e1249-e1259. [PMID: 37820740 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgad602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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CONTEXT Genetic variants in melanocortin 3 receptor (MC3R) and melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) genes are strongly associated with childhood obesity. OBJECTIVE This study aims to identify and functionally characterize MC3R and MC4R variants in an Asian cohort of children with severe early-onset obesity. METHODS Whole-exome sequencing was performed to screen for MC3R and MC4R coding variants in 488 Asian children with severe early-onset obesity (body mass index for age ≥97th percentile). Functionality of the identified variants were determined via measurement of intracellular cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) concentrations and luciferase activity. RESULTS Four MC3R and 2 MC4R heterozygous nonsynonymous rare variants were detected. There were 3 novel variants: MC3R c.151G > C (p.Val51Leu), MC4R c.127C > A (p.Gln43Lys), and MC4R c.272T > G (p.Met91Arg), and 3 previously reported variants: MC3R c.127G > A (p.Glu43Lys), MC3R c.97G > A (p.Ala33Thr), and MC3R c.437T > A (p.Ile146Asn). Both MC3R c.127G > A (p.Glu43Lys) and MC4R c.272T > G (p.Met91Arg) variants demonstrated defective downstream cAMP signaling activity. The MC4R c.127C > A (p.Gln43Lys) variant showed reduced cAMP signaling activity at low substrate concentration but the signaling activity was restored at high substrate concentration. The MC3R c.151G > C (p.Val51Leu) variant did not show a significant reduction in cAMP signaling activity compared to wild-type (WT) MC3R. Coexpression studies of the WT and variant MC3R/MC4R showed that the heterozygous variants did not exhibit dominant negative effect. CONCLUSION Our functional assays demonstrated that MC3R c.127G > A (p.Glu43Lys) and MC4R c.272T > G (p.Met91Arg) variants might predispose individuals to early-onset obesity, and further studies are needed to establish the causative effect of these variants in the pathogenesis of obesity.
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- Siong Gim Ong
- Department of Paediatrics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119228, Singapore
- Division of Paediatric Endocrinology, Khoo Teck Puat-National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Genome Institute of Singapore, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore 138672, Singapore
- Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, University of Medical Science, Isfahan 81746-73461, Iran
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- Genome Institute of Singapore, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore 138672, Singapore
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- Genome Institute of Singapore, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore 138672, Singapore
- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Department of Paediatrics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119228, Singapore
- Division of Paediatric Endocrinology, Khoo Teck Puat-National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Department of Paediatrics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119228, Singapore
- Division of Paediatric Endocrinology, Khoo Teck Puat-National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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- Department of Paediatrics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119228, Singapore
- Division of Paediatric Endocrinology, Khoo Teck Puat-National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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Melanocortin-5 Receptor: Pharmacology and Its Regulation of Energy Metabolism. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23158727. [PMID: 35955857 PMCID: PMC9369360 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23158727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2022] [Revised: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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As the most recent melanocortin receptor (MCR) identified, melanocortin-5 receptor (MC5R) has unique tissue expression patterns, pharmacological properties, and physiological functions. Different from the other four MCR subtypes, MC5R is widely distributed in both the central nervous system and peripheral tissues and is associated with multiple functions. MC5R in sebaceous and preputial glands regulates lipid production and sexual behavior, respectively. MC5R expressed in immune cells is involved in immunomodulation. Among the five MCRs, MC5R is the predominant subtype expressed in skeletal muscle and white adipose tissue, tissues critical for energy metabolism. Activated MC5R triggers lipid mobilization in adipocytes and glucose uptake in skeletal muscle. Therefore, MC5R is a potential target for treating patients with obesity and diabetes mellitus. Melanocortin-2 receptor accessory proteins can modulate the cell surface expression, dimerization, and pharmacology of MC5R. This minireview summarizes the molecular and pharmacological properties of MC5R and highlights the progress made on MC5R in energy metabolism. We poInt. out knowledge gaps that need to be explored in the future.
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Zhang HJ, Cui ZH, Liu M, Min TQ, Xiao X, Wang ZQ, Tao YX. Pharmacological characterization of three chicken melanocortin-3 receptor mutants. Domest Anim Endocrinol 2021; 74:106507. [PMID: 32841887 DOI: 10.1016/j.domaniend.2020.106507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2020] [Revised: 06/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/01/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The melanocortin-3 receptor (MC3R) is a G protein-coupled receptor and potentially important in production traits. Three naturally occurring mutations (M54L, G104S, and L151R) in chicken MC3R (cMC3R) were reported previously to be associated with production traits. Here, we inserted the full-length cMC3R coding sequence into pcDNA3.1(+) and generated the 3 mutations by site-directed mutagenesis. The total and cell surface expression of the receptors was measured by flow cytometry. We analyzed the pharmacological characteristics, including binding and cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling, using 6 ligands ([Nle4, D-Phe7]-α-melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH), α-, β-, γ-, and D-Trp8-γ-MSHs, and agouti-related peptide). All mutants had similar total and cell surface expression as the wild-type (WT) cMC3R. M54L had similar pharmacological properties as the WT cMC3R. G104S did not exhibit any specific binding but had minimal response to α-, β-, γ-, and D-Trp8-γ-MSH, although it generated 24% WT response when stimulated by NDP-MSH. Although L151R had normal binding, the responses to agonists were reduced to approximately 25% of that of the WT. In MAPK signaling, all 3 mutants showed significantly increased agonist-stimulated phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated protein kinases 1/2, indicating the existence of biased signaling at G104S and L151R. In summary, our studies demonstrated that although all 3 mutations are significantly associated with production traits, only G104S and L151R had severe defects in receptor pharmacology. How M54L might cause production trait differences remains to be investigated.
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- H-J Zhang
- Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, People's Republic of China; Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
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- Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA.
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Tao YX. Molecular chaperones and G protein-coupled receptor maturation and pharmacology. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2020; 511:110862. [PMID: 32389798 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2020.110862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2019] [Revised: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are highly conserved versatile signaling molecules located at the plasma membrane that respond to diverse extracellular signals. They regulate almost all physiological processes in the vertebrates. About 35% of current drugs target these receptors. Mutations in these genes have been identified as causes of numerous diseases. The seven transmembrane domain structure of GPCRs implies that the folding of these transmembrane proteins is extremely complicated and difficult. Indeed, many wild type GPCRs are not folded optimally. The most common defect in genetic diseases caused by GPCR mutations is misfolding and failure to reach the plasma membrane where it functions. General molecular chaperones aid the folding of all proteins, including GPCRs, by preventing aggregation, promoting folding and disaggregating small aggregates. Some GPCRs need additional receptor-specific chaperones to assist their folding. Many of these receptor-specific chaperones interact with additional receptors and alter receptor pharmacology, expanding the understanding of these chaperone proteins.
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- Ya-Xiong Tao
- Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, 36849-5519, USA.
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Xu P, Gao QL, Wang YJ, Guo CF, Tang MX, Liu SH, Deng A, Wang YX, Li YB, Zhang HQ. rs6127698 polymorphism in the MC3R gene and susceptibility to multifocal tuberculosis in southern Chinese Han population. INFECTION GENETICS AND EVOLUTION 2020; 82:104292. [PMID: 32240798 DOI: 10.1016/j.meegid.2020.104292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2019] [Revised: 02/15/2020] [Accepted: 03/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the relationship between melanocortin-3 receptor (MC3R) gene polymorphism and tuberculosis (TB) susceptibility in Han population in southern China. METHODS A total of 341 patients with TB (173 with pulmonary TB and 168 with multifocal TB) and 359 healthy controls were enrolled. Genotyping was performed by PCR and DNA sequencing, and detection of protein was performed by western blot. RESULTS The distributions of genotype and allele frequencies of rs6127698 differed significantly between the pulmonary and multifocal TB groups, and between the multifocal TB and control groups. The GG genotype was significantly more common among multifocal TB patients than among pulmonary TB patients (P = .009) and those in the control group (P = .001) under the recessive model. GG+GT genotype was more common in multifocal TB than in pulmonary TB (P < .01) and control group (P < .01) under the dominant model. G allele was more common in multifocal TB than in pulmonary TB (P < .0167) and control group (P < .0167). Patients with multifocal TB had an increased expression of MC3R protein than healthy controls (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS In the southern Chinese Han population, the MC3R rs6127698 polymorphism, which accompanying an increased expression of MC3R protein,was associated with susceptibility to multifocal TB. Presence of the G allele increased the risk of developing multifocal TB.
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- Peng Xu
- Department of Spine Surgery, Xiangya Spinal Surgery Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Xiangya Spinal Surgery Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Xiangya Spinal Surgery Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Xiangya Spinal Surgery Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Xiangya Spinal Surgery Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Xiangya Spinal Surgery Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Xiangya Spinal Surgery Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Xiangya Spinal Surgery Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Xiangya Spinal Surgery Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, People's Republic of China
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Yuan XC, Tao YX. Fenoprofen-An Old Drug Rediscovered as a Biased Allosteric Enhancer for Melanocortin Receptors. ACS Chem Neurosci 2019; 10:1066-1074. [PMID: 30168706 DOI: 10.1021/acschemneuro.8b00347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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It is time-consuming and costly to bring new drugs to market, making it necessary and urgent to exploit existing drugs for new uses. Recently, fenoprofen was demonstrated as an allosteric modulator at melanocortin receptors (MCRs), although the exact mode of action has not been clarified. MCRs regulate multiple functions, including pigmentation, adrenal steroidogenesis, inflammation, energy homeostasis, and exocrine gland secretion. In this study, we showed that fenoprofen failed to displace the orthosteric agonist Nle4-d-Phe7-α-melanocyte stimulating hormone from binding to MC3-5R while possessing positive allosteric modulator activities at these receptors. In addition, fenoprofen induced biased signaling at MC3-5R, as it selectively activated ERK1/2 cascade but not the canonical cAMP signaling. Notably, fenoprofen stimulated biased signaling at MC3-5R, but not at MC1R, hence acting selectively among this highly conserved family of receptors. Moreover, PAM activity and biased signaling induced by fenoprofen were observed not only at wild-type but also at naturally occurring mutant MC3Rs, suggesting that this biased allosteric enhancer action might constitute as novel therapeutic opportunity for obese patients harboring these mutations. Our study might guide novel therapeutic applications for repurposing current drugs or designing new drugs combining allosteric and biased properties.
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- Xiao-Chen Yuan
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036 Anhui, China
- Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama 36849, United States
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- Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama 36849, United States
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Yang Y, Harmon CM. Molecular signatures of human melanocortin receptors for ligand binding and signaling. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2017; 1863:2436-2447. [PMID: 28478228 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2017.04.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2016] [Revised: 04/10/2017] [Accepted: 04/29/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Human melanocortin receptors (hMCRs) belong to the seven-transmembrane (TM) domain proteins. There are five hMCR subtypes and each of these receptor subtypes has different patterns of tissue expression and physiological function. The endogenous agonists for hMCRs are α-, β-, and γ-MSH and ACTH and endogenous antagonists are Agouti and AGRP which are the only known naturally occurring antagonists for the receptors. These peptides have their own profiles regarding the relative potency for specific hMCR subtype. Extensive studies have been performed to examine the molecular basis of the hMCRs for different ligand binding affinity and potency. Studies indicate that natural ligand α-MSH utilizes conserved amino acid residues for MCR specific binding (orthosteric binding) while synthetic ligands utilize non-conserved amino acid residues for receptor subtype specific binding (allosteric binding). ACTH is the only endogenous agonist for hMC2R and more amino acid residues at hMC2R are required for ACTH binding and signaling. HMCR computer modeling provides the detailed information of ligand and MCR interaction. This review provides the latest understanding of the molecular basis of the hMCRs for ligand binding and signaling. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled: Melanocortin Receptors - edited by Ya-Xiong Tao.
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- Yingkui Yang
- Department of Surgery, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14203, United States.
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- Department of Surgery, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14203, United States
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Rodrigues AR, Sousa D, Almeida H, Gouveia AM. Cell surface targeting of the Melanocortin 5 Receptor (MC5R) requires serine-rich terminal motifs. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-MOLECULAR CELL RESEARCH 2017; 1864:1217-1226. [PMID: 28396017 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamcr.2017.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2016] [Revised: 04/05/2017] [Accepted: 04/07/2017] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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The Melanocortin 5 Receptor (MC5R) is a cell surface receptor that belongs to the class of G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs), which comprises an intracellular carboxylic domain, seven transmembrane helices and an extracellular amino terminal. Over the last few years, MC5R has been implicated in the regulation of lipid metabolism in exocrine glands, muscle and even in adipose tissue and its function is quite dependent on its correct cell membrane targeting. In this context, the purpose of this work was to study the role of MC5R N-terminus in the receptor trafficking from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) through the Golgi complex to the plasma membrane. Analysis of N-terminal deleted forms of MC5R revealed that the first 21 amino acids contain the information responsible for the receptor cell surface expression and the removal of further amino acids interfere with the receptor synthesis. In this setting, several mutant forms of the receptor were created by site directed mutagenesis of the MC5R first 21 amino acids and their presence at the plasma membrane was assessed. We have found that two small motifs, constituted by residues Ser4/Ser5 and Ser17/Glu18, are clearly involved in the correct targeting of MC5R to the cell surface. Fluorescence microscopy analysis has revealed that MC5R constructs with mutations in those residues are mainly retained at the ER/Golgi complex. Furthermore, the homodimerization ability of the receptor is maintained in these mutant forms, suggesting that other mechanisms are involved in the regulation of the anterograde transport of MC5R by those N-terminal domains.
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- A R Rodrigues
- Departamento de Biomedicina-Unidade de Biologia Experimental, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal; I3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, IBMC - Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- I3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, IPATIMUP, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Departamento de Biomedicina-Unidade de Biologia Experimental, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal; I3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, IBMC - Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Departamento de Biomedicina-Unidade de Biologia Experimental, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal; I3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, IBMC - Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal; Faculdade de Ciências da Nutrição e Alimentação, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.
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Demidowich AP, Jun JY, Yanovski JA. Polymorphisms and mutations in the melanocortin-3 receptor and their relation to human obesity. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2017; 1863:2468-2476. [PMID: 28363697 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2017.03.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2017] [Revised: 03/23/2017] [Accepted: 03/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Inactivating mutations in the melanocortin 3 receptor (Mc3r) have been described as causing obesity in mice, but the physiologic effects of MC3R mutations in humans have been less clear. Here we review the MC3R polymorphisms and mutations identified in humans, and the in vitro, murine, and human cohort studies examining their putative effects. Some, but not all, studies suggest that the common human MC3R variant T6K+V81I, as well as several other rare, function-altering mutations, are associated with greater adiposity and hyperleptinemia with altered energy partitioning. In vitro, the T6K+V81I variant appears to decrease MC3R expression and therefore cAMP generation in response to ligand binding. Knockin mouse studies confirm that the T6K+V81I variant increases feeding efficiency and the avidity with which adipocytes derived from bone or adipose tissue stem cells store triglycerides. Other MC3R mutations occur too infrequently in the human population to make definitive conclusions regarding their clinical effects. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled: Melanocortin Receptors - edited by Ya-Xiong Tao.
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- Andrew P Demidowich
- Section on Growth and Obesity, Division of Intramural Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States
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- Section on Growth and Obesity, Division of Intramural Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States
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- Section on Growth and Obesity, Division of Intramural Research, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States.
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Singh RK, Kumar P, Mahalingam K. Molecular genetics of human obesity: A comprehensive review. C R Biol 2017; 340:87-108. [PMID: 28089486 DOI: 10.1016/j.crvi.2016.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2016] [Revised: 10/03/2016] [Accepted: 11/10/2016] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Obesity and its related health complications is a major problem worldwide. Hypothalamus and their signalling molecules play a critical role in the intervening and coordination with energy balance and homeostasis. Genetic factors play a crucial role in determining an individual's predisposition to the weight gain and being obese. In the past few years, several genetic variants were identified as monogenic forms of human obesity having success over common polygenic forms. In the context of molecular genetics, genome-wide association studies (GWAS) approach and their findings signified a number of genetic variants predisposing to obesity. However, the last couple of years, it has also been noticed that alterations in the environmental and epigenetic factors are one of the key causes of obesity. Hence, this review might be helpful in the current scenario of molecular genetics of human obesity, obesity-related health complications (ORHC), and energy homeostasis. Future work based on the clinical discoveries may play a role in the molecular dissection of genetic approaches to find more obesity-susceptible gene loci.
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- Rajan Kumar Singh
- Department of Bio-Medical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, VIT University, 632014 Vellore, India
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- Department of Bio-Medical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, VIT University, 632014 Vellore, India
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- Department of Bio-Medical Sciences, School of Biosciences and Technology, VIT University, 632014 Vellore, India.
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Xiong Q, Chai J, Chen M, Tao YX. Identification and pharmacological analyses of eight naturally occurring caprine melanocortin-1 receptor mutations in three different goat breeds. Gen Comp Endocrinol 2016; 235:1-10. [PMID: 27229376 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2016.05.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2016] [Revised: 05/19/2016] [Accepted: 05/20/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R) belongs to the family of seven transmembrane G protein-coupled receptors and plays a central role in animal coat color. We have sequenced the full coding region of 954bp of the MC1R gene in 72 goats of three breeds with different coat colors and identified five missense mutations (K226E, F250V, G255D, V265I, and C267W) and one silent mutation (A61A), among which two haplotypes with complete linkage disequilibrium (A61A and F250V, G255D and V265I) were found. We performed detailed functional studies on the six single and two double mutations in transiently transfected HEK293T cells. We found that none of the mutants had decreased cell surface expression. However, all the mutants except A61A had decreased constitutive activities in the cAMP pathway. Five mutations (F250V, G255D, G267W, A61A/F250V, G255D/V265I) exhibited significant defects in ligand binding and consequent agonist-induced cAMP signaling and ERK1/2 activation. Additionally, K226E, with normal ligand binding affinity and cAMP signaling, showed a significant defect in ERK1/2 activation, exhibiting biased signaling. Co-expression studies showed that the five defective mutants did not affect wild-type MC1R signaling, hence they were not dominant negative. In summary, we provided detailed data of these goat MC1R mutations leading to a better understanding of the role of MC1R mutation and coat color in goats.
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- Qi Xiong
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Animal Embryo Engineering and Molecular Breeding, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China; Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849-5519, United States
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- Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849-5519, United States; Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Swine Breeding and Genetics & Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Genetics, Breeding, and Reproduction of Ministry of Education, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Animal Embryo Engineering and Molecular Breeding, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849-5519, United States.
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Mutations in Melanocortin-3 Receptor Gene and Human Obesity. PROGRESS IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE 2016; 140:97-129. [DOI: 10.1016/bs.pmbts.2016.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The melanocortin-3 receptor (MC3R) is a member of the family A G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). The MC3R remains the most enigmatic of the melanocortin receptors with regard to its physiological functions, especially its role in energy homeostasis. The N/DPxxY motif and the eighth helix (helix 8) in the carboxyl terminus of GPCRs have been identified to be important for receptor expression, ligand binding, signal transduction and internalization. To gain a better understanding of the structure-function relationship of MC3R, we performed a systematic study of all 20 residues in this domain using alanine-scanning mutagenesis. We showed that although all mutants were expressed normally on the cell surface, eleven residues were important for ligand binding and one was indispensable for downstream cAMP generation. F347A showed constitutive activity in cAMP signaling while all the other mutants had normal basal activities. We studied the signaling capacity of nine mutants in the ERK1/2 signaling pathway. All of these mutants showed normal basal ERK1/2 phosphorylation levels. The pERK1/2 levels of six binding- or signaling-defective mutants were enhanced upon agonist stimulation. The unbalanced cAMP and pERK1/2 signaling pathways suggested the existence of biased signaling in MC3R mutants. In summary, we showed that the DPLIY motif and helix 8 was important for MC3R activation and signal transduction. Our data led to a better understanding of the structure-function relationship of MC3R.
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Affiliation(s)
- Zhao Yang
- Department of AnatomyPhysiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, 212 Greene Hall, Auburn, Alabama 36849, USASchool of Applied Chemistry and Biological TechnologyShenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of AnatomyPhysiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, 212 Greene Hall, Auburn, Alabama 36849, USASchool of Applied Chemistry and Biological TechnologyShenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen 518055, China Department of AnatomyPhysiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, 212 Greene Hall, Auburn, Alabama 36849, USASchool of Applied Chemistry and Biological TechnologyShenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of AnatomyPhysiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, 212 Greene Hall, Auburn, Alabama 36849, USASchool of Applied Chemistry and Biological TechnologyShenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen 518055, China
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Yang F, Huang H, Tao YX. Biased signaling in naturally occurring mutations in human melanocortin-3 receptor gene. Int J Biol Sci 2015; 11:423-33. [PMID: 25798062 PMCID: PMC4366641 DOI: 10.7150/ijbs.11032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2014] [Accepted: 01/21/2015] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The melanocortin-3 receptor (MC3R) is primarily expressed in the hypothalamus and plays an important role in the regulation of energy homeostasis. Recently, some studies demonstrated that MC3R also signals through mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs), especially extracellular signal-regulated kinases 1 and 2 (ERK1/2). ERK1/2 signaling is known to alter gene expression, potentially contributing to the prolonged action of melanocortins on energy homeostasis regulation. In the present study, we performed detailed functional studies on 8 novel naturally occurring MC3R mutations recently reported, and the effects of endogenous MC3R agonist, α-melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH), on ERK1/2 signaling on all 22 naturally occurring MC3R mutations reported to date. We found that mutants D158Y and L299V were potential pathogenic causes to obesity. Four residues, F82, D158, L249 and L299, played critical roles in different aspects of MC3R function. α-MSH exhibited balanced activity in Gs-cAMP and ERK1/2 signaling pathways in 15 of the 22 mutant MC3Rs. The other 7 mutant MC3Rs were biased to either one of the signaling pathways. In summary, we provided novel data about the structure-function relationship of MC3R, identifying residues important for receptor function. We also demonstrated that some mutations exhibited biased signaling, preferentially activating one intracellular signaling pathway, adding a new layer of complexity to MC3R pharmacology.
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Affiliation(s)
- Fan Yang
- 1. Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA. ; 2. Current address: College of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia 010018, China
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- 1. Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA
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- 1. Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA
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Tao YX. Constitutive activity in melanocortin-4 receptor: biased signaling of inverse agonists. ADVANCES IN PHARMACOLOGY 2015; 70:135-54. [PMID: 24931195 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-417197-8.00005-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) is a critical regulator of energy homeostasis, including both energy intake and energy expenditure. It mediates the actions of a number of hormones on energy balance. The endogenous ligands for MC4R include peptide agonists derived from processing of proopiomelanocortin and the antagonist Agouti-related peptide (AgRP). Wild-type MC4R has some basal (constitutive) activity. Naturally occurring and laboratory-generated mutations have been identified, which results in either increased or decreased basal activities. Impaired basal signaling has been suggested to be a cause of dysregulated energy homeostasis and early-onset obesity, although several constitutively active mutations have also been identified from obese patients. AgRP and several small-molecule antagonists have been shown to be inverse agonists in the Gs-cAMP pathway. However, in the extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) 1/2 pathway, we showed that these inverse agonists are potent agonists, demonstrating convincingly that they are biased ligands. We also showed that some mutations that do not cause constitutive activation in the Gs-cAMP pathway cause constitutive activation in the ERK1/2 pathway, suggesting that they are biased receptors. The physiological and potential pathophysiological relevance of the biased constitutive signaling in MC4R and therapeutic potential remain to be investigated.
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- Ya-Xiong Tao
- Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA.
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Abitbol M, Legrand R, Tiret L. A missense mutation inmelanocortin 1 receptoris associated with the red coat colour in donkeys. Anim Genet 2014; 45:878-80. [DOI: 10.1111/age.12207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/08/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- M. Abitbol
- Université Paris-Est Créteil; Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort; Maisons-Alfort France
- UMR955 INRA-ENVA de Génétique Fonctionnelle et Médicale; Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique; Maisons-Alfort France
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- Université Paris-Est Créteil; Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort; Maisons-Alfort France
- UMR955 INRA-ENVA de Génétique Fonctionnelle et Médicale; Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique; Maisons-Alfort France
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- Université Paris-Est Créteil; Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort; Maisons-Alfort France
- UMR955 INRA-ENVA de Génétique Fonctionnelle et Médicale; Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique; Maisons-Alfort France
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Tao YX, Conn PM. Chaperoning G protein-coupled receptors: from cell biology to therapeutics. Endocr Rev 2014; 35:602-47. [PMID: 24661201 PMCID: PMC4105357 DOI: 10.1210/er.2013-1121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2013] [Accepted: 03/14/2014] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are membrane proteins that traverse the plasma membrane seven times (hence, are also called 7TM receptors). The polytopic structure of GPCRs makes the folding of GPCRs difficult and complex. Indeed, many wild-type GPCRs are not folded optimally, and defects in folding are the most common cause of genetic diseases due to GPCR mutations. Both general and receptor-specific molecular chaperones aid the folding of GPCRs. Chemical chaperones have been shown to be able to correct the misfolding in mutant GPCRs, proving to be important tools for studying the structure-function relationship of GPCRs. However, their potential therapeutic value is very limited. Pharmacological chaperones (pharmacoperones) are potentially important novel therapeutics for treating genetic diseases caused by mutations in GPCR genes that resulted in misfolded mutant proteins. Pharmacoperones also increase cell surface expression of wild-type GPCRs; therefore, they could be used to treat diseases that do not harbor mutations in GPCRs. Recent studies have shown that indeed pharmacoperones work in both experimental animals and patients. High-throughput assays have been developed to identify new pharmacoperones that could be used as therapeutics for a number of endocrine and other genetic diseases.
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- Ya-Xiong Tao
- Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology (Y.-X.T.), College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama 36849-5519; and Departments of Internal Medicine and Cell Biology (P.M.C.), Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Lubbock, Texas 79430-6252
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Rodrigues AR, Sousa D, Almeida H, Gouveia AM. Structural determinants regulating cell surface targeting of melanocortin receptors. J Mol Endocrinol 2013; 51:R23-32. [PMID: 23907004 DOI: 10.1530/jme-13-0055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Melanocortin receptors (MCRs) belong to the G-protein-coupled receptor family of transmembrane proteins. They recognize specific ligands named melanocortins that are mainly produced in the pituitary and hypothalamus. Newly synthesized MCRs at the endoplasmic reticulum are subjected to quality control mechanisms that screen for the correct structure, folding or processing, essential for their proper cell surface expression. Some motifs, located at the N- or C-terminus or even on transmembrane and in loop regions, have been implicated in these biological processes. This article reviews these specific domains and the role of accessory proteins and post-translation modifications in MCRs' targeting to cell surface. Additionally, promising approaches involving pharmacological stabilization of misfolded and misrouted mutant MCRs, which improve their forward transport, are reported. Understanding the MCRs' structural determinants fundamental for their proper cell surface integration is essential for correcting abnormalities found in some diseases.
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- A R Rodrigues
- Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Alameda Prof. Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular (IBMC), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal IPATIMUP, Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Zegers D, Beckers S, Hendrickx R, Van Camp JK, Van Hoorenbeeck K, Desager KN, Massa G, Van Gaal LF, Van Hul W. Prevalence of rare MC3R variants in obese cases and lean controls. Endocrine 2013; 44:386-90. [PMID: 23264184 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-012-9862-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2012] [Accepted: 12/12/2012] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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The role of mutations in the melanocortin-3 receptor (MC3R) gene, which is implicated in the regulation of energy homeostasis, is still under debate. Animal studies have clearly proven that, together with the melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R), the MC3R is a critical receptor for melanocortin peptides within the leptin-melanocortin signaling cascade. However, as several mutations have been found in lean individuals and not all mutations seem to cause receptor dysfunction, results from mutation screens in obese humans remain controversial. In the present study, we screened for rare variants in the MC3R gene of obese children and lean controls to assess the prevalence of MC3R mutations in the Belgian population. We screened 249 severely overweight and obese children and adolescents and 239 lean adults for mutations in the coding region of MC3R. Mutation screening was performed by high resolution melting curve analysis and direct sequencing. We identified four non-synonymous coding variations in the obese population, all of which had been reported previously. In addition, we also found four novel rare MC3R variants in the lean control population, suggesting that not all MC3R mutations are disease-causing. Overall, the total prevalence of rare MC3R variants was 1 % in Belgian obese children and adolescents compared to 1.02 % in lean controls. Ultimately, cosegregation studies combined with comprehensive functional analysis is required to determine the potential pathogenic role of rare MC3R variants in causing human obesity.
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- Doreen Zegers
- Department of Medical Genetics, University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, B-2610, Antwerp, Belgium
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Tao YX, Yuan ZH, Xie J. G Protein-Coupled Receptors as Regulators of Energy Homeostasis. PROGRESS IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE 2013; 114:1-43. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-386933-3.00001-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) is a G protein-coupled receptor critical for maintaining energy homeostasis. Transmembrane domain 3 (TM3) of MC4R contains residues that were suggested to be essential in ligand binding and signaling. Several MC4R mutations in TM3 are associated with human obesity. To gain a better understanding of the functions of TM3, we analyzed the functions of 26 residues in TM3 using alanine-scanning mutagenesis. We showed that all mutants had normal cell-surface expression. Four mutants were defective in ligand binding and signaling and six mutants had normal ligand binding but impaired cAMP production. L140A had increased basal cAMP level. To further characterize the function of L140, we generated 17 additional L140 mutants. Fifteen L140 mutants had significantly decreased cell-surface expression, with L140R and L140V expressed normally. Ten L140 mutants had increased basal cAMP activities. Four L140 mutants were defective in ligand-stimulated cAMP generation. Interestingly, with the ERK1/2 pathway, we showed that nine constitutively active mutants had similar levels of basal pERK1/2 as that of WT, and two signaling defective mutants had similar levels of pERK1/2 as that of WT upon agonist stimulation, different from their cAMP signaling properties, suggesting biased signaling in these mutant receptors. In summary, we identified 13 residues in TM3 that were essential for ligand binding and/or signaling. Moreover, L140 was critical for locking MC4R in inactive conformation and several mutants showed biased signaling in cAMP and ERK1/2 signaling pathways.
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- Xiu-Lei Mo
- Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, 212 Greene Hall, Auburn, Alabama 36849, USA
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The melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) is a critical regulator of energy homeostasis and has emerged as a premier target for obesity treatment. Numerous mutations in transmembrane domain 6 (TM6) of MC4R resulting in functional alterations have been identified in obese patients. Several mutagenesis studies also provided some data suggesting the importance of this domain in receptor function. To gain a better understanding of the structure-function relationship of the receptor, we performed alanine-scanning mutagenesis in TM6 to determine the functions of side chains. Of the 31 residues, two were important for cell surface expression, five were indispensable for α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) and β-MSH binding, and six were important for signaling in the Gs-cAMP-PKA pathway. H264A, targeted normally to the plasma membrane, was undetectable by competitive binding assay and severely defective in basal and stimulated cAMP production and ERK1/2 phosphorylation. Nine mutants had decreased basal cAMP signaling. Seven mutants were constitutively active in cAMP signaling and their basal activities could be inhibited by two MC4R inverse agonists, Ipsen 5i and ML00253764. Five mutants were also constitutively active in the MAPK pathway with enhanced basal ERK1/2 phosphorylation. In summary, our study provided comprehensive data on the structure-function relationship of the TM6 of MC4R. We identified residues that are important for cell surface expression, ligand binding, cAMP generation, and residues for maintaining the WT receptor in active conformation. We also reported constitutive activation of the MAPK pathway and biased signaling. These data will be useful for rationally designing MC4R agonists and antagonists for treatment of eating disorders.
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MESH Headings
- Blotting, Western
- Cell Line
- Cyclic AMP/metabolism
- Humans
- Imidazoles/pharmacology
- Immunohistochemistry
- Microscopy, Confocal
- Mutagenesis, Site-Directed
- Protein Binding/genetics
- Protein Binding/physiology
- Protein Structure, Tertiary/genetics
- Protein Structure, Tertiary/physiology
- Receptor, Melanocortin, Type 4/agonists
- Receptor, Melanocortin, Type 4/chemistry
- Receptor, Melanocortin, Type 4/genetics
- Receptor, Melanocortin, Type 4/metabolism
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Affiliation(s)
- Hui Huang
- Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, 212 Greene Hall, Auburn, Alabama 36849, USA
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