2021
The neural G protein Gαo tagged with GFP at an internal loop is functional in Caenorhabditis elegans
Kumar S, Olson AC, Koelle MR. The neural G protein Gαo tagged with GFP at an internal loop is functional in Caenorhabditis elegans. G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics 2021, 11: jkab167. PMID: 34003969, PMCID: PMC8496287, DOI: 10.1093/g3journal/jkab167.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGreen fluorescent proteinCaenorhabditis elegansGenetic analysisHeterotrimeric G proteinsG protein GαoInternal loopC. elegansProtein complexesBiochemical purificationEpitope tagPlasma membraneAlpha subunitMolecular mechanismsFluorescent proteinGenetic studiesElegansGαoG proteinsEgg layingTransgenic expressionBiochemical studiesGαo proteinsBody morphologyProteinNeurotransmitter release
2018
Neurotransmitter signaling through heterotrimeric G proteins: insights from studies in C. elegans.
Koelle MR. Neurotransmitter signaling through heterotrimeric G proteins: insights from studies in C. elegans. WormBook 2018, 2018: 1-52. PMID: 26937633, PMCID: PMC5010795, DOI: 10.1895/wormbook.1.75.2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHeterotrimeric G proteinsC. elegansG proteinsRic-8 proteinsNew molecular componentsG protein signalingG alpha proteinsNeurotransmitter releaseGenetic screenMammalian orthologsSmall molecule neurotransmittersIndividual receptor typesProtein signalingReceptor homologG alphaElegansDistant cellsAlpha proteinAdditional GPCRsGenetic studiesIndividual neural circuitsGαMolecular componentsGαqGαo
2007
C. elegans G Protein Regulator RGS-3 Controls Sensitivity to Sensory Stimuli
Ferkey DM, Hyde R, Haspel G, Dionne HM, Hess HA, Suzuki H, Schafer WR, Koelle MR, Hart AC. C. elegans G Protein Regulator RGS-3 Controls Sensitivity to Sensory Stimuli. Neuron 2007, 53: 39-52. PMID: 17196529, PMCID: PMC1855255, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2006.11.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSignal transductionG protein-coupled signal transductionRGS-3G protein signaling (RGS) proteinsHeterotrimeric G proteinsSpecific RGS proteinsRGS proteinsSensory neuronsSignaling proteinsMutant animalsNegative regulatorCalcium-binding proteinsG proteinsCalcium signalingBehavioral defectsTransductionSpecific odorantsProteinDefective responseRegulatorSensory behaviorsSynaptic transmissionIntense sensory stimuliExternal stimuliSignaling
2006
Heterotrimeric G Protein Signaling: Getting inside the Cell
Koelle MR. Heterotrimeric G Protein Signaling: Getting inside the Cell. Cell 2006, 126: 25-27. PMID: 16839871, DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2006.06.026.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2004
RGS-7 Completes a Receptor-Independent Heterotrimeric G Protein Cycle to Asymmetrically Regulate Mitotic Spindle Positioning in C. elegans
Hess HA, Röper JC, Grill SW, Koelle MR. RGS-7 Completes a Receptor-Independent Heterotrimeric G Protein Cycle to Asymmetrically Regulate Mitotic Spindle Positioning in C. elegans. Cell 2004, 119: 209-218. PMID: 15479638, DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2004.09.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCaenorhabditis elegansCaenorhabditis elegans ProteinsCell DivisionCentrosomeEmbryo, NonmammalianGTP-Binding Protein alpha SubunitsGuanine Nucleotide Exchange FactorsGuanosine TriphosphateHeterotrimeric GTP-Binding ProteinsMutationNuclear ProteinsProtein BindingRecombinant Fusion ProteinsRGS ProteinsRNA InterferenceSpindle ApparatusConceptsG protein functionRIC-8G proteinsProtein functionC. elegans embryosAsymmetric cell divisionG protein effectorsHeterotrimeric G proteinsMitotic spindle positioningG protein signalingG-protein cycleSeven-transmembrane receptorsGPR-1/2RGS domainElegans embryosGTPase activatorProtein effectorsProtein cycleMicrotubule forcesSpindle positioningProtein signalingCell cortexCell divisionGTP hydrolysisMitotic spindle
2000
Multiple RGS proteins alter neural G protein signaling to allow C. elegans to rapidly change behavior when fed
Dong M, Chase D, Patikoglou G, Koelle M. Multiple RGS proteins alter neural G protein signaling to allow C. elegans to rapidly change behavior when fed. Genes & Development 2000, 14: 2003-2014. PMID: 10950865, PMCID: PMC316861, DOI: 10.1101/gad.14.16.2003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRGS proteinsEGL-10Egg-laying behaviorG proteinsRGS-2RGS-1Mammalian RGS proteinsMultiple RGS proteinsHeterotrimeric G proteinsG protein GTPase activityG protein signalingProtein GTPase activityGTPase activatorCaenorhabditis elegansC. elegansRGS genesDouble mutantProtein signalingGTPase activityProteinElegansBiological purposesRegulatorAppropriate behavioral responsesEggs
1999
Antagonism between Goα and Gqα in Caenorhabditis elegans: the RGS protein EAT-16 is necessary for Goα signaling and regulates Gqα activity
Hajdu-Cronin Y, Chen W, Patikoglou G, Koelle M, Sternberg P. Antagonism between Goα and Gqα in Caenorhabditis elegans: the RGS protein EAT-16 is necessary for Goα signaling and regulates Gqα activity. Genes & Development 1999, 13: 1780-1793. PMID: 10421631, PMCID: PMC316886, DOI: 10.1101/gad.13.14.1780.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acid SequenceAnimalsBase SequenceCaenorhabditis elegansCaenorhabditis elegans ProteinsCOS CellsDNA PrimersGene Expression RegulationGenes, SuppressorGTP-Binding Protein RegulatorsGTP-Binding ProteinsHelminth ProteinsMolecular Sequence DataMutationSequence Homology, Amino AcidSignal TransductionConceptsEGL-30Cellular rolesEAT-16Double mutant analysisMajor cellular roleHeterotrimeric G proteinsG protein signalingMolecular genetic approachesCOS-7 cellsGOA-1Function mutantsCaenorhabditis elegansC. elegansDouble mutantProtein signalingGenetic approachesG proteinsSAG-1ElegansMutantsGenesGoαHyperactive phenotypeProteinMutations
1997
A new family of G-protein regulators — the RGS proteins
Koelle M. A new family of G-protein regulators — the RGS proteins. Current Opinion In Cell Biology 1997, 9: 143-147. PMID: 9069252, DOI: 10.1016/s0955-0674(97)80055-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRGS proteinsInactive GDP-bound formG protein alpha subunitsG proteinsDifferent RGS proteinsHeterotrimeric G proteinsG-protein regulatorsGDP-bound formG protein signalingFirst biochemical studyGenetic experimentsGTPase activityAlpha subunitBiochemical studiesProteinPhysiological significanceRegulatorFamilySubunitsSignalingNew familyLarge number