Cross-talk from β-adrenergic receptors modulates α2A -adrenergic receptor endocytosis in sympathetic neurons via protein kinase A and spinophilin

Christopher Cottingham, Roujian Lu, Kai Jiao, Qin Wang

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Abstract

Background:Cross-talk between GPCRs is an important but undercharacterized mechanism regulating receptor responsiveness. Results:Co-activation of β and α2ARs accelerates α2AAR endocytosis in a PKA- and spinophilin-dependent fashion. Conclusion:βAR-mediated signaling modulates α2AAR endocytosis via PKA-dependent disruption of α2AAR/spinophilin interaction. Significance:Cross-talk from βto α2 ARs may have important implications in basal adrenergic tone and the pharmacology of commonly used adrenergic therapeutics.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)29193-29205
Number of pages13
JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
Volume288
Issue number40
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 4 2013
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology

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