2000
Roles of phospholipid signaling in chemoattractant-induced responses
Wu D, Huang C, Jiang H. Roles of phospholipid signaling in chemoattractant-induced responses. Journal Of Cell Science 2000, 113: 2935-2940. PMID: 10934033, DOI: 10.1242/jcs.113.17.2935.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchClimbing fiber synapse elimination during postnatal cerebellar development requires signal transduction involving Gαq and phospholipase Cβ4
Hashimoto K, Watanabe M, Kurihara H, Offermanns S, Jiang H, Wu Y, Jun K, Shin H, Inoue Y, Wu D, Simon M, Kano M. Climbing fiber synapse elimination during postnatal cerebellar development requires signal transduction involving Gαq and phospholipase Cβ4. Progress In Brain Research 2000, 124: 31-48. PMID: 10943115, DOI: 10.1016/s0079-6123(00)24006-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAge FactorsAnimalsAtaxiaCell SizeCerebellumExcitatory Postsynaptic PotentialsGene Expression Regulation, DevelopmentalGene Expression Regulation, EnzymologicGTP-Binding Protein alpha Subunits, Gq-G11GTP-Binding ProteinsIsoenzymesMiceMice, Neurologic MutantsMicroscopy, ElectronNerve FibersOrgan Culture TechniquesPhospholipase C betaPurkinje CellsRNA, MessengerSignal TransductionSynapsesType C Phospholipases
1998
Guanine nucleotide exchange factor GEF115 specifically mediates activation of Rho and serum response factor by the G protein α subunit Gα13
Mao J, Yuan H, Xie W, Wu D. Guanine nucleotide exchange factor GEF115 specifically mediates activation of Rho and serum response factor by the G protein α subunit Gα13. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 1998, 95: 12973-12976. PMID: 9789025, PMCID: PMC23675, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.95.22.12973.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords3T3 CellsAmino Acid SequenceAnimalsCOS CellsDNA-Binding ProteinsGene Expression RegulationGTPase-Activating ProteinsGTP-Binding ProteinsGuanine Nucleotide Exchange FactorsKineticsLuciferasesMiceMolecular Sequence DataNuclear ProteinsProteinsRecombinant Fusion ProteinsRhoA GTP-Binding ProteinSequence AlignmentSequence Homology, Amino AcidSerum Response FactorSignal TransductionTranscription FactorsTranscription, GeneticTransfectionConceptsSerum response factorActivation of RhoSRF activationHeterotrimeric G protein alpha subunitsG protein signaling (RGS) domainG protein alpha subunitsTerminal partRho-specific guanineProtein alpha subunitsResponse factorDomain deletion mutantSignal transduction pathwaysNIH 3T3 cellsDbl homologyRGS activitySequence motifsTransduction pathwaysGalpha13Signaling domainsGalpha12Alpha subunitMutantsSynergistic activationGalphaqTransfection systemTec/Bmx non‐receptor tyrosine kinases are involved in regulation of Rho and serum response factor by Gα12/13
Mao J, Xie W, Yuan H, Simon M, Mano H, Wu D. Tec/Bmx non‐receptor tyrosine kinases are involved in regulation of Rho and serum response factor by Gα12/13. The EMBO Journal 1998, 17: 5638-5646. PMID: 9755164, PMCID: PMC1170892, DOI: 10.1093/emboj/17.19.5638.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-receptor tyrosine kinase familySerum response factorExpression of Galpha12SRF activationRho-independent pathwayThrombin effectTyrosine kinase familyActivation of SRFNon-receptor tyrosine kinaseG12/13 proteinsRho-dependent pathwayInvolvement of RhoTec kinasesActive alpha subunitG12 familyActivationTransient transfection systemTyrosine kinaseAlpha subunitCellsNIH 3T3 cellsKinase-deficient mutantKinaseRegulation of RhoSpecific Involvement of G Proteins in Regulation of Serum Response Factor-mediated Gene Transcription by Different Receptors*
Mao J, Yuan H, Xie W, Simon M, Wu D. Specific Involvement of G Proteins in Regulation of Serum Response Factor-mediated Gene Transcription by Different Receptors*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 1998, 273: 27118-27123. PMID: 9765229, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.273.42.27118.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords15-Hydroxy-11 alpha,9 alpha-(epoxymethano)prosta-5,13-dienoic Acid3T3 CellsAnimalsDNA-Binding ProteinsDrug SynergismEndothelinsGene Expression RegulationGTPase-Activating ProteinsGTP-Binding ProteinsLysophospholipidsMiceNuclear ProteinsProteinsReceptors, Cell SurfaceSerum Response FactorThrombinTranscription, GeneticConceptsThromboxane A2Lysophosphatidic acidType 1 muscarinic receptorG proteinsAlpha1-adrenergic receptorsInterleukin-8 receptorEndogenous G proteinsG protein-coupled receptorsProtein-coupled receptorsEndothelin receptorsMuscarinic receptorsDopamine receptorsSRF activationSerum response factorType 1Gene transcriptionReceptorsDifferent receptorsG protein subunitsSpecific involvementGalphaq/11Gq classCell linesNIH3T3 cellsThrombinIdentification of a Structural Element in Phospholipase C β2 That Interacts with G Protein βγ Subunits*
Sankaran B, Osterhout J, Wu D, Smrcka A. Identification of a Structural Element in Phospholipase C β2 That Interacts with G Protein βγ Subunits*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 1998, 273: 7148-7154. PMID: 9507029, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.273.12.7148.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1997
Two Basic Amino Acids in the Second Inner Loop of the Interleukin-8 Receptor Are Essential for Gα16 Coupling*
Xie W, Jiang H, Wu Y, Wu D. Two Basic Amino Acids in the Second Inner Loop of the Interleukin-8 Receptor Are Essential for Gα16 Coupling*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 1997, 272: 24948-24951. PMID: 9312098, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.272.40.24948.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acid SequenceAnimalsAntigens, CDArginineBinding SitesCOS CellsGTP-Binding ProteinsInterleukin-8KineticsLysineMolecular Sequence DataMutagenesis, Site-DirectedPhosphatidylinositol Diacylglycerol-LyaseProtein Structure, SecondaryReceptors, InterleukinReceptors, Interleukin-8ARecombinant Fusion ProteinsTransfectionType C Phospholipasesα-Latrotoxin Stimulates Exocytosis by the Interaction with a Neuronal G-Protein-Coupled Receptor
Krasnoperov V, Bittner M, Beavis R, Kuang Y, Salnikow K, Chepurny O, Little A, Plotnikov A, Wu D, Holz R, Petrenko A. α-Latrotoxin Stimulates Exocytosis by the Interaction with a Neuronal G-Protein-Coupled Receptor. Neuron 1997, 18: 925-937. PMID: 9208860, DOI: 10.1016/s0896-6273(00)80332-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acid SequenceAnimalsBrain ChemistryCalciumCattleChromaffin GranulesCloning, MolecularCOS CellsDimerizationExocytosisGTP-Binding ProteinsMembrane ProteinsMolecular Sequence DataProtein PrecursorsQa-SNARE ProteinsRatsReceptors, Cell SurfaceReceptors, PeptideRecombinant ProteinsSensory Receptor CellsSequence AlignmentSequence Homology, Amino AcidSignal TransductionSpider VenomsTissue DistributionConceptsG protein-coupled receptorsAlpha-latrotoxin receptorNeuronal G protein-coupled receptorNovel orphan G-protein-coupled receptorI alphaCalcium-independent receptorSecretin receptor familyOrphan G protein-coupled receptorRegulation of neurosecretionEndogenous proteolytic cleavageMolecular cloningPrecursor polypeptideSerpentine receptorsCIRLFusion complexExtracellular bindingAlpha-LatrotoxinFunctional expressionReceptor familyProteolytic cleavagePresynaptic receptorsAffinity columnNeurotransmitter releaseStable complexesPresynaptic neurotoxins
1996
Pertussis Toxin-sensitive Activation of Phospholipase C by the C5a and fMet-Leu-Phe Receptors*
Jiang H, Kuang Y, Wu Y, Smrcka A, Simon M, Wu D. Pertussis Toxin-sensitive Activation of Phospholipase C by the C5a and fMet-Leu-Phe Receptors*. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 1996, 271: 13430-13434. PMID: 8662841, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.271.23.13430.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acid SequenceAnimalsAntigens, CDCell LineEnzyme ActivationGTP-Binding ProteinsMolecular Sequence DataPertussis ToxinReceptor, Anaphylatoxin C5aReceptors, ComplementReceptors, Formyl PeptideReceptors, ImmunologicReceptors, PeptideSignal TransductionTransfectionType C PhospholipasesVirulence Factors, BordetellaConceptsPLC-beta3PTX-sensitive G proteinsG proteinsFMet-LeuGbetagamma subunitsCOS-7 cellsPhospholipase CPLC-beta2Receptor-mediated PLC activationPTX-sensitive mannerFMLP-mediated activationPertussis toxinPhe receptorCell activationGi proteinsChemoattractant receptorsReceptorsPLC activationC5aBeta2Gq classActivationBeta3Betagamma subunitsSignal transduction pathwaysIdentification of a phospholipase C beta2 region that interacts with Gbeta-gamma.
Kuang Y, Wu Y, Smrcka A, Jiang H, Wu D. Identification of a phospholipase C beta2 region that interacts with Gbeta-gamma. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 1996, 93: 2964-2968. PMID: 8610151, PMCID: PMC39743, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.93.7.2964.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acid SequenceAnimalsAntigens, CDBlotting, WesternCell LineChlorocebus aethiopsDNA, ComplementaryGlutamic AcidGTP-Binding ProteinsHumansIsoenzymesKidneyMacromolecular SubstancesMammalsMutagenesis, Site-DirectedPoint MutationPolymerase Chain ReactionReceptor, Anaphylatoxin C5aReceptors, ComplementRecombinant Fusion ProteinsRecombinant ProteinsTransfectionType C PhospholipasesConceptsCOS-7 cellsGlutathione S-transferaseGbeta gammaPLC-beta2Fusion proteinBeta gamma subunitsLigand-induced activationAlpha1B-adrenergic receptorMammalian expression plasmidX boxG proteinsY boxExpression plasmidAmino acidsS-transferaseProteinSequenceResiduesCellsActivationBeta2GalphaGbetaC5a receptorCDNASelective G Protein Coupling by C-C Chemokine Receptors (∗)
Kuang Y, Wu Y, Jiang H, Wu D. Selective G Protein Coupling by C-C Chemokine Receptors (∗). Journal Of Biological Chemistry 1996, 271: 3975-3978. PMID: 8626727, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.271.8.3975.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAvian ProteinsCell LineChemokine CCL2Chlorocebus aethiopsCloning, MolecularDNA PrimersDNA-Binding ProteinsGTP-Binding ProteinsHumansKineticsMonocytesPertussis ToxinPolymerase Chain ReactionReceptors, CCR2Receptors, ChemokineReceptors, CytokineRecombinant ProteinsTransfectionType C PhospholipasesVirulence Factors, BordetellaZinc FingersConceptsC chemokine receptor 1C chemokine receptorChemokine receptorsBroad spectrum anti-inflammatory drugsPertussis toxin-sensitive mannerChemokine receptor 1MCP-1 receptorAnti-inflammatory drugsG protein coupling specificityToxin-sensitive mannerGq classG protein couplingAccumulation of inositolPhospholipase CC chemokinesT cellsInflammatory reactionCotransfected COS-7 cellsGi proteinsReceptor 1Major mediatorC-terminal intracellular domainG beta gammaProtein couplingReceptors
1995
Selective Coupling of β2-Adrenergic Receptor to Hematopoietic-specific G Proteins (∗)
Wu D, Kuang Y, Wu Y, Jiang H. Selective Coupling of β2-Adrenergic Receptor to Hematopoietic-specific G Proteins (∗). Journal Of Biological Chemistry 1995, 270: 16008-16010. PMID: 7608160, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.270.27.16008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsG alpha 16G alpha 15G alpha 11G alpha qG alpha 14Alpha 14Alpha 11Alpha qPhospholipase CAlpha 15G beta gammaAR agonist isoprenalineAlpha 16Norepinephrine-induced increaseNorepinephrine-induced activationG proteinsActivation of PLCCOS-7 cellsReceptor-mediated activationAccumulation of inositolConcentration-dependent mannerAntagonist propranololCotransfected cellsΒ2-adrenergic receptorAgonist isoprenalineDifferent α1-Adrenergic Receptor Sequences Required for Activating Different Gα Subunits of Gq Class of G Proteins (∗)
Wu D, Jiang H, Simon M. Different α1-Adrenergic Receptor Sequences Required for Activating Different Gα Subunits of Gq Class of G Proteins (∗). Journal Of Biological Chemistry 1995, 270: 9828-9832. PMID: 7730363, DOI: 10.1074/jbc.270.17.9828.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acid SequenceAnimalsCell LineGTP-Binding ProteinsMolecular Sequence DataMutagenesis, Site-DirectedReceptors, Adrenergic, alpha-1ConceptsG alpha 16G alpha 14Gq classAlpha 16Receptor sequencesDifferent G alpha subunitsAlpha subunitG proteinsG alpha q/11Different Gα subunitsG alpha subunitsAmino acid stretchAlpha q/11Alpha 14N-terminal segmentThird inner loopGα subunitsBBXXB motifRegulatory proteinsC-terminusN-terminusSpecific mutationsSubunitsProteinSpecific interactions
1994
Activation of phospholipase C beta 4 by heterotrimeric GTP-binding proteins.
Jiang H, Wu D, Simon M. Activation of phospholipase C beta 4 by heterotrimeric GTP-binding proteins. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 1994, 269: 7593-7596. PMID: 8125982, DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9258(17)37328-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhospholipase C beta 4Beta 4PLC-beta 4C beta 4Gq classBeta 2 gamma 2Beta 1 gamma 2G alpha 15Alpha subunitG alpha 11G alpha qG alpha 16Gamma 2G beta gamma subunitsG alpha 14G beta 1 gamma 2Alpha 14Beta 1 gamma 1Beta gamma subunitsBeta 1 isoformAlpha 11Alpha qAlpha 15Heterotrimeric GTPGamma subunits
1993
The transforming activity of activated Gα12
Jiang H, Wu D, Simon M. The transforming activity of activated Gα12. FEBS Letters 1993, 330: 319-322. PMID: 8397105, DOI: 10.1016/0014-5793(93)80896-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchG Protein-Coupled Signal Transduction Pathways for Interleukin-8
Wu D, LaRosa G, Simon M. G Protein-Coupled Signal Transduction Pathways for Interleukin-8. Science 1993, 261: 101-103. PMID: 8316840, DOI: 10.1126/science.8316840.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIL-8 receptorsInterleukin-8Free beta gamma subunitsPertussis toxin-sensitive G proteinToxin-sensitive G proteinIL-8 actsPhospholipase CSpecific heterotrimeric G proteinsAnti-inflammatory agentsG alpha 15G proteinsG alpha 11G alpha qG alpha 16G protein GiBeta 2 isoformG alpha 14Inflammatory responseAlpha 14Beta gamma subunitsProtein GiAlpha 11Alpha qMajor mediatorAlpha 15Identification of critical regions on phospholipase C-beta 1 required for activation by G-proteins.
Wu D, Jiang H, Katz A, Simon M. Identification of critical regions on phospholipase C-beta 1 required for activation by G-proteins. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 1993, 268: 3704-3709. PMID: 8381437, DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9258(18)53750-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acid SequenceAnimalsCarbacholCell LineCloning, MolecularEnzyme ActivationGTP-Binding ProteinsInositol PhosphatesKineticsMolecular Sequence DataMutagenesisNorepinephrinePhosphatidylinositol Diacylglycerol-LyasePhosphoric Diester HydrolasesPlasmidsReceptors, MuscarinicRecombinant ProteinsRestriction MappingSequence DeletionTransfectionConceptsG alpha q.PLC-beta 1COS-7 cellsG alpha qAlpha q.Alpha subunitG protein alpha subunitsAlpha qMuscarinic acetylcholine receptor type 1G alpha subunitsPhosphoinositide-specific phospholipase CIntrinsic enzymatic activitySpecific deletionAmino acid sequenceLigand-induced releasePhospholipase C beta 1C beta 1CDNA clonesAcid sequenceC-terminusG proteinsTerminal endDependent activationPhospholipase CAlpha 1C-adrenergic receptor
1992
Subunits βγ of heterotrimeric G protein activate β2 isoform of phospholipase C
Katz A, Wu D, Simon M. Subunits βγ of heterotrimeric G protein activate β2 isoform of phospholipase C. Nature 1992, 360: 686-689. PMID: 1465134, DOI: 10.1038/360686a0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsΑ-subunitG proteinsExchange of GDPVitro reconstitution experimentsReceptor-mediated releaseDifferent G proteinsFree GβγPhospholipase C activationGβγ complexG proteins resultsGα subunitsHL-60 cellsGβγ subunitsTransfection assaysPertussis toxinΓ subunitProtein resultsGβγReconstitution experimentsDifferent isoformsSpecific receptorsΒ2 isoformPhospholipase CΒ1 isoformsSubunitsActivation of phospholipase C by alpha 1-adrenergic receptors is mediated by the alpha subunits of Gq family.
Wu D, Katz A, Lee C, Simon M. Activation of phospholipase C by alpha 1-adrenergic receptors is mediated by the alpha subunits of Gq family. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 1992, 267: 25798-25802. PMID: 1334487, DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9258(18)35680-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsG alpha 11G alpha 16G alpha qG alpha 14Alpha 14Phospholipase C beta 1C beta 1Alpha 11Alpha qBeta 1C receptorAlpha 16Cos-7 cellsPhospholipase CAlpha 1Subtypes of alphaRegulatory protein alpha subunitFunctional couplingG alpha subunitsAlpha subunitInositol phosphate releaseG alpha q/G alpha 11Synergistic responseReceptor subtypesSame assay systemActivation of phospholipase C by the alpha subunits of the Gq and G11 proteins in transfected Cos-7 cells.
Wu D, Lee C, Rhee S, Simon M. Activation of phospholipase C by the alpha subunits of the Gq and G11 proteins in transfected Cos-7 cells. Journal Of Biological Chemistry 1992, 267: 1811-1817. PMID: 1309799, DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9258(18)46018-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acid SequenceAnimalsAntibodiesCell LineCell MembraneEnzyme ActivationGTP-Binding ProteinsGuanosine 5'-O-(3-Thiotriphosphate)InositolInositol PhosphatesIsoenzymesKineticsMacromolecular SubstancesMolecular Sequence DataMutagenesis, Site-DirectedPeptidesPhosphatidylinositol Diacylglycerol-LyasePhosphoinositide Phospholipase CPhosphoric Diester HydrolasesTransfectionType C PhospholipasesConceptsG alpha 11G alpha qCos-7 cellsG alpha zAlpha qPI-PLCAlpha 11Alpha subunitAlpha zG protein alpha subunitsProtein alpha subunitsAlpha-subunit cDNAHigh steady-state levelsPhospholipase C beta 1Introduction of mutationsCell-free systemHigh-efficiency transient transfectionG protein activationC beta 1Glutamine 205Steady-state levelsBeta 1Transient transfectionProtein activationLeucine mutant