G-protein signaling
As the largest family of cell surface receptors, G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) are involved in over one third of all drug screening efforts.
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GPCR signals through G proteins, which get their name from the fact that they bind the guanine nucleotides GDP and GTP. The most well-known G proteins are Gs, Gq, and Gi.
Gs- and Gi-coupled receptors
Cyclic AMP (cyclic adenosine 3’,5’-monophosphate, or simply cAMP) is one of the most important GPCR intracellular mediators. In many cell types, cAMP production often results from the regulation of adenylate cyclase by the Gα subunit of heterotrimeric G-proteins. Gαs-coupled GPCRs act to positively stimulate the activity of adenylate cyclase, resulting in an increase in cellular cAMP. Gαi-coupled GPCRs lead to a negative regulation of adenylate cyclase, and thus to a decrease in cAMP production
How to run a cAMP HTRF assay
Watch this video to learn about using a streamlined, no-wash, add-and-read HTRF® cAMP assay kit to monitor GPCR activation.
We guide you toward success
You’ll never be lost with our highly regarded cAMP Guides. Cisbio scientists have worked for many years with numerous Gαi- and Gαs-coupled GPCRs to produce a detailed set of recommendations, summarized in the guide. Thousands of GPCR researchers have already downloaded their copy of this valuable reference!
Gq coupled receptors
IP-One, the best alternative to calcium flux assays
Cisbio’s platform includes IP-One, a very unique, non-isotopic assay and the best alternative to calcium flux assays. IP-One specifically measures IP-1 levels in cells. Over the past decade, IP-One has demonstrated its efficiency on numerous occasions for discovering and/or characterizing new compounds that target Gαq coupled GPCR. Discover the many benefits of IP-One by watching this short video.
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Never be at a loss with our acclaimed IP-One Guide. For years Cisbio’s scientists have worked with many Gαq coupled GPCR to produce a set of recommendations summarized in the guide. You’ll find all the guidance and support you need to get your experiment right the first time.
