Published April 26, 2022 | Version v2
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The N terminus of adhesion G protein-coupled receptor GPR126/ADGRG6 as allosteric force integrator

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The adhesion G protein-coupled receptor (aGPCR) GPR126/ADGRG6 plays an important role in several physiological functions, such as myelination or peripheral nerve repair. This renders the receptor an attractive pharmacological target. GPR126 is a mechano-sensor that translates binding of extracellular matrix (ECM) molecules to its N terminus into a metabotropic intracellular signal. To date, the structural requirements and the character of the forces needed for this ECM-mediated receptor activation are largely unknown.

In this study we provide this information by combining classic second messenger detection with single cell atomic force microscopy. We establish a monoclonal antibody targeting the N terminus to stimulate GPR126 and compare it to the activation through its known ECM ligands collagen IV and laminin 211. As each ligand uses a distinct mode of action, the N terminus can be regarded as an allosteric module that can fine-tune receptor activation in a context-specific manner.

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