The roles of RASD1 small G proteins and leptin in the activation of TRPC4 transient receptor potential channels

  • Jinhong Wie
  • , Byung Joo Kim
  • , Jongyun Myeong
  • , Kotdaji Ha
  • , Seung Joo Jeong
  • , Dongki Yang
  • , Euiyong Kim
  • , Ju Hong Jeon
  • , Insuk So

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Abstract

TRPC4 is important regulators of electrical excitability in gastrointestinal myocytes, pancreatic β-cells and neurons. Much is known regarding the assembly and function of these channels including TRPC1 as a homotetramer or a heteromultimer and the roles that their interacting proteins play in controlling these events. Further, they are one of the best-studied targets of G protein-coupled receptors and growth factors in general and Gαi/o and Gαq protein coupled receptor or epidermal growth factor and leptin in particular. However, our understanding of the roles of small G proteins and leptin on TRPC4 channels is still rudimentary. We discuss potential roles for Rasd1 small G protein and leptin in channel activation in addition to their known role in cellular signaling.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)186-195
Number of pages10
JournalChannels
Volume9
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2015

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