RGS proteins as targets in the treatment of intestinal inflammation and visceral pain: New insights and future perspectives.
Bioessays
; 38(4): 344-54, 2016 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-26817719
ABSTRACT
Regulators of G protein signaling (RGS) proteins provide timely termination of G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) responses. Serving as a central control point in GPCR signaling cascades, RGS proteins are promising targets for drug development. In this review, we discuss the involvement of RGS proteins in the pathophysiology of the gastrointestinal inflammation and their potential to become a target for anti-inflammatory drugs. Specifically, we evaluate the emerging evidence for modulation of selected receptor families opioid, cannabinoid and serotonin by RGS proteins. We discuss how the regulation of RGS protein level and activity may modulate immunological pathways involved in the development of intestinal inflammation. Finally, we propose that RGS proteins may serve as a prognostic factor for survival rate in colorectal cancer. The ideas introduced in this review set a novel conceptual framework for the utilization of RGS proteins in the treatment of gastrointestinal inflammation, a growing major concern worldwide.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neoplasias Colorrectales
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Enfermedades Inflamatorias del Intestino
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Antiinflamatorios no Esteroideos
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Proteínas RGS
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Dolor Visceral
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Analgésicos
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Bioessays
Asunto de la revista:
BIOLOGIA
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BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR
Año:
2016
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Polonia