We demonstrate a heteromeric D1-D2 dopamine receptor signaling complex in brain that is coupled to Gq/11 and requires agonist binding to both receptors for G protein activation and intracellular calcium release. The D1 agonist SKF83959 was identified as a specific agonist for the heteromer that activated Gq/11 by functioning as a full agonist for the D1 receptor and a high-affinity partial agonist for a pertussis toxin-resistant D2 receptor within the complex. We provide evidence that the D1-D2 signaling complex can be more readily detected in mice that are 8 months in age compared with animals that are 3 months old, suggesting that calcium signaling through the D1-D2 dopamine receptor complex is relevant for function in the postadolescent brain. Activation of Gq/11 through the heteromer increases levels of calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase IIalpha in the nucleus accumbens, unlike activation of Gs/olf-coupled D1 receptors, indicating a mechanism by which D1-D2 dopamine receptor complexes may contribute to synaptic plasticity.
D1-D2 dopamine receptor heterooligomers with unique pharmacology are coupled to rapid activation of Gq/11 in the striatum. Publishing Authors By Initials
D1-D2 dopamine receptor heterooligomers with unique pharmacology are coupled to rapid activation of Gq/11 in the striatum. Journal Published:
PUBLICATION TYPE: Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov
Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of
VOLUME: 104
Page Numbers: 654-9
Journal Abbreviation: Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A.
ISSN: 0027-8424
DAY: 28
MONTH: 12
YEAR: 2006
D1-D2 dopamine receptor heterooligomers with unique pharmacology are coupled to rapid activation of Gq/11 in the striatum. Information
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LANGUAGE: eng
NlmUniqueID: 7505876
D1-D2 dopamine receptor heterooligomers with unique pharmacology are coupled to rapid activation of Gq/11 in the striatum. Keywords Mesh Terms:
KEYWORDS: Signal Transduction
MESH TERMS: metabolism
Chemical & Substance for Abstract: D1-D2 dopamine receptor heterooligomers with unique pharmacology are coupled to rapid activation of Gq/11 in the striatum. Information
Substance Name: GTP-Binding Protein alpha Subunits, Gq-G
Registry Number: EC 3.6.1.46
Grant and Affiliation Information for D1-D2 dopamine receptor heterooligomers with unique pharmacology are coupled to rapid activation of Gq/11 in the striatum.
AFFILIATION: Department of Pharmacology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 1A8.
Country: United States
AGENCY: United States NIDA
GRANT: DA007223
ACRONYM: DA
MEDLINETA: Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A
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