Human G protein-coupled receptors and modulators thereof for the treatment of metabolic-related disorders
申请人:Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
公开号:US20040142377A1
公开(公告)日:2004-07-22
The present invention relates to methods of identifying whether a candidate compound is a modulator of a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR). In preferred embodiments, the GPCR is human. In other preferred embodiments, the GPCR is coupled to Gi and lowers the level of intracellular cAMP. In other preferred embodiments, the GPCR is expressed endogenously by adipocytes. In further preferred embodiments, the GPCR inhibits intracellular lipolysis. In other further preferred embodiments, the GPCR is a nicotinic acid receptor. The present invention also relates to methods of using a modulator of said GPCR. Preferred modulator is agonist. Agonists of the invention are useful as therapeutic agents for the prevention or treatment of metabolic-related disorders, including dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, stroke, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes.
本发明涉及鉴定候选化合物是否为 G 蛋白偶联受体(GPCR)调节剂的方法。在优选的实施方案中,GPCR 是人类的。在其他优选的实施方案中,GPCR 与 Gi 相耦合,降低细胞内 cAMP 的水平。在其他优选的实施方案中,GPCR 由脂肪细胞内源表达。在更多优选的实施方案中,GPCR 可抑制细胞内脂肪分解。在其他更优选的实施方案中,GPCR 是烟酸受体。本发明还涉及使用所述 GPCR 的调节剂的方法。优选的调节剂是激动剂。本发明的激动剂可用作预防或治疗代谢相关疾病的治疗剂,包括血脂异常、动脉粥样硬化、冠心病、中风、胰岛素抵抗和 2 型糖尿病。