Oligomerization in Health and Disease: From Enzymes to G Protein-Coupled Receptors

Oligomerization in Health and Disease: From Enzymes to G Protein-Coupled Receptors, Volume 169 in the Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science series, provides in-depth reviews on topics of exceptional scientific importance. Topics of note in this new release include Computational prediction and re-design of aberrant oligomerization, Oligomerization of G protein-coupled receptors: an historical overview, Prediction and targeting of GPCR oligomer interfaces, GPCR Oligomerization dynamics: Functional consequences, GPCR heteromerization in neuropsychiatric disorders, Structural basis of regulation and oligomerization of human cystathionine β-synthase, and Oligomerization of Porphobilinogen Synthase.

Includes comprehensive coverage of molecular biologyPresents ample use of tables, diagrams, schemata and color figures to enhance the reader's ability to rapidly grasp the information providedContains contributions from renowned experts in the field of molecular biology

1. Fluorescence microscopy methods for the study of protein oligomerization Roberto Arturo Petazzi, Amit Koikkarah Aji and Salvatore Chiantia 2. Computational prediction and redesign of aberrant protein oligomerization Jaime Santos, Valentín Iglesias and Salvador Ventura 3. Porphobilinogen synthase: An equilibrium of different assemblies in human health Eileen K. Jaffe 4. Prediction and targeting of GPCR oligomer interfaces Carlos A.V. Barreto, Salete J. Baptista, António José Preto, Pedro Matos-Filipe, Joana Mourão, Rita Melo and Irina Moreira 5. Integrated structural modeling and super-resolution imaging resolve GPCR oligomers Francesca Fanelli, Aylin C. Hanyaloglu and Kim Jonas 6. Exploring functional consequences of GPCR oligomerization requires a different lens Kyla Bourque, Jace Jones-Tabah, Dominic Devost, Paul B.S. Clarke and Terence E. Hébert 7. Continuing challenges in targeting oligomeric GPCR-based drugs Joaquin Botta, Julia Appelhans and Peter J. McCormick 8. Adenosine A_2A-dopamine D₂ receptor-receptor interaction in neurons and astrocytes: Evidence and perspectives Diego Guidolin, Manuela Marcoli, Cinzia Tortorella, Guido Maura and L. Francesco Agnati 9. Genetic variants in dopamine receptors influence on heterodimerization in the context of antipsychotic drug action Faron-Górecka Agata, Kuśmider Maciej, Solich Joanna, Górecki Andrzej and Dziedzicka-Wasylewska Marta 10. Oligomerization of G protein-coupled receptors: Still doubted? Sergi Ferré, Francisco Ciruela, Vicent Casadó and Leonardo Pardo