Molecular mechanisms underlying beta-arrestin-dependent chemotaxis and actin-cytoskeletal reorganization

KW McGovern, KA DeFea - Arrestins-Pharmacology and Therapeutic …, 2014 - Springer
KW McGovern, KA DeFea
Arrestins-Pharmacology and Therapeutic Potential, 2014Springer
Abstract β-Arrestins play a crucial role in cell migration downstream of multiple G-protein-
coupled receptors (GPCRs) through multiple mechanisms. There is considerable evidence
that β-arrestin-dependent scaffolding of actin assembly proteins facilitates the formation of a
leading edge in response to a chemotactic signal. Conversely, there is substantial support
for the hypothesis that β-arrestins facilitate receptor turnover through their ability to
desensitize and internalize GPCRs. This chapter discusses both theories for β-arrestin …
Abstract
β-Arrestins play a crucial role in cell migration downstream of multiple G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) through multiple mechanisms. There is considerable evidence that β-arrestin-dependent scaffolding of actin assembly proteins facilitates the formation of a leading edge in response to a chemotactic signal. Conversely, there is substantial support for the hypothesis that β-arrestins facilitate receptor turnover through their ability to desensitize and internalize GPCRs. This chapter discusses both theories for β-arrestin-dependent chemotaxis in the context of recent studies, specifically addressing known actin assembly proteins regulated by β-arrestins, chemokine receptors, and signaling by chemotactic receptors.
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