<p>G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) orchestrate diverse physiological responses via signaling through G proteins, GPCR kinases (GRKs), and arrestins. While most G protein functions are well-established, the contributions of GRKs and arrestins remain incompletely understood. Here, we investigate the influence of β-arrestin-interacting GPCR domains (helix-bundle/C-terminus) on β-arrestin conformations and functions using refined biosensors and advanced cellular knockout systems. Focusing on prototypical class A (b2AR) and B (V2R) receptors and their chimeras (b2V2/V2b2), we show that most N-domain β-arrestin conformational changes are mediated by receptor C-terminus-interactions, while C-domain conformations respond to the helix-bundle or an individual combination of interaction interfaces. Moreover, we demonstrate that ERK1/2 signaling responses are governed by the GPCR helix-bundle, while β-arrestin co-internalization depends on the receptor C-terminus. However, receptor internalization is controlled via the overall GPCR configuration. Our findings elucidate how individual GPCR domains dictate downstream signaling events, shedding light on the structural basis of receptor-specific signaling.</p>

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Helix-bundle and C-terminal GPCR domains differentially influence GRK-specific functions and β-arrestin-mediated regulation

  • Edda S. F. Matthees,
  • Raphael S. Haider,
  • Laura Klement,
  • Mona Reichel,
  • Nina K. Blum,
  • Verena Weitzel,
  • Thimea Trüpschuch,
  • Carla Ziegler,
  • Julia Drube,
  • Stefan Schulz,
  • Carsten Hoffmann

摘要

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) orchestrate diverse physiological responses via signaling through G proteins, GPCR kinases (GRKs), and arrestins. While most G protein functions are well-established, the contributions of GRKs and arrestins remain incompletely understood. Here, we investigate the influence of β-arrestin-interacting GPCR domains (helix-bundle/C-terminus) on β-arrestin conformations and functions using refined biosensors and advanced cellular knockout systems. Focusing on prototypical class A (b2AR) and B (V2R) receptors and their chimeras (b2V2/V2b2), we show that most N-domain β-arrestin conformational changes are mediated by receptor C-terminus-interactions, while C-domain conformations respond to the helix-bundle or an individual combination of interaction interfaces. Moreover, we demonstrate that ERK1/2 signaling responses are governed by the GPCR helix-bundle, while β-arrestin co-internalization depends on the receptor C-terminus. However, receptor internalization is controlled via the overall GPCR configuration. Our findings elucidate how individual GPCR domains dictate downstream signaling events, shedding light on the structural basis of receptor-specific signaling.