Tachykinin receptor 1

Tachykinin receptor 1
Rendering based on PDB 2KS9​.
Available structures PDB Ortholog search: PDBe, RCSB List of PDB id codes 2KS9​, 2KSA​, 2KSB​
Identifiers
Symbols	TACR1 ; NK1R; NKIR; SPR; TAC1R
External IDs	OMIM: 162323 MGI: 98475 HomoloGene: 20288 IUPHAR: 360 ChEMBL: 249 GeneCards: TACR1 Gene
Gene ontology Molecular function • tachykinin receptor activity • protein binding • substance P receptor activity Cellular component • cytosol • plasma membrane • integral component of plasma membrane • cell surface • dendrite • cell body Biological process • aggressive behavior • acute inflammatory response • positive regulation of leukocyte migration • angiotensin-mediated drinking behavior • inflammatory response • phospholipase C-activating G-protein coupled receptor signaling pathway • positive regulation of cytosolic calcium ion concentration • tachykinin receptor signaling pathway • long-term memory • associative learning • response to heat • detection of abiotic stimulus • response to ozone • positive regulation of epithelial cell migration • response to auditory stimulus • regulation of smooth muscle cell migration • positive regulation of synaptic transmission, cholinergic • positive regulation of synaptic transmission, GABAergic • response to estradiol • response to progesterone • response to nicotine • operant conditioning • positive regulation of renal sodium excretion • sperm ejaculation • eating behavior • positive regulation of vascular permeability • response to morphine • response to ethanol • positive regulation of action potential • positive regulation of blood pressure • positive regulation of ossification • positive regulation of vasoconstriction • positive regulation of saliva secretion • positive regulation of hormone secretion • behavioral response to pain • regulation of smooth muscle cell proliferation • positive regulation of lymphocyte proliferation • positive regulation of epithelial cell proliferation • positive regulation of stress fiber assembly • response to electrical stimulus • smooth muscle contraction involved in micturition • positive regulation of uterine smooth muscle contraction Sources: Amigo / QuickGO
RNA expression pattern
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Orthologs
Species	Human	Mouse
Entrez	6869	21336
Ensembl	ENSG00000115353	ENSMUSG00000030043
UniProt	P25103	P30548
RefSeq (mRNA)	NM_001058	NM_009313
RefSeq (protein)	NP_001049	NP_033339
Location (UCSC)	Chr 2: 75.05 – 75.2 Mb	Chr 6: 82.4 – 82.56 Mb
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The tachykinin receptor 1 (TACR1) also known as neurokinin 1 receptor (NK1R) or substance P receptor (SPR) is a G protein coupled receptor found in the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. The endogenous ligand for this receptor is Substance P, although it has some affinity for other tachykinins. The protein is the product of the TACR1 gene.^[1]

Properties

Tachykinins are a family of neuropeptides that share the same hydrophobic C-terminal region with the amino acid sequence Phe-X-Gly-Leu-Met-NH₂, where X represents a hydrophobic residue that is either an aromatic or a beta-branched aliphatic. The N-terminal region varies between different tachykinins.^[2][3][4] The term tachykinin originates in the rapid onset of action caused by the peptides in smooth muscles.^[4] Substance P is the most researched and potent member of the tachykinin family. It is an undecapeptide with the amino acid sequence Arg-Pro-Lys-Pro-Gln-Gln-Phe-Phe-Gly-Leu-Met-NH₂.^[2] SP binds to all three of the tachykinin receptors, but it binds most strongly to the NK₁ receptor.^[3]

Tachykinin NK₁ receptor^[5] consists of 407 amino acid residues, and it has a molecular weight of 58.000.^[2][6] NK₁ receptor, as well as the other tachykinin receptors, is made of seven hydrophobic transmembrane (TM) domains with three extracellular and three intracellular loops, an amino-terminus and a cytoplasmic carboxy-terminus. The loops have functional sites, including two cysteines amino acids for a disulfide bridge, Asp-Arg-Tyr, which is responsible for association with arrestin and, Lys/Arg-Lys/Arg-X-X-Lys/Arg, which interacts with G-proteins.^[5][6]

Distribution and function

The NK₁ receptor can be found in both the central and peripheral nervous system. It is present in neurons, brainstem, vascular endothelial cells, muscle, gastrointestinal tracts, genitourinary tract, pulmonary tissue, thyroid gland and different types of immune cells.^[5][7][4][6] The binding of SP to the NK₁ receptor has been associated with the transmission of stress signals and pain, the contraction of smooth muscles and inflammation.^[8] NK₁ receptor antagonists have also been studied in migraine, emesis and psychiatric disorders. In fact, aprepitant has been proved effective in a number of pathophysiological models of anxiety and depression.^[9] Other diseases in which the NK₁ receptor system is involved include asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and gastrointestinal disorders.^[10]

Mechanism

SP is synthesized by neurons and transported to synaptic vesicles; the release of SP is accomplished through the depolarizing action of calcium-dependent mechanisms.^[2] When NK₁ receptors are stimulated, they can generate various second messengers, which can trigger a wide range of effector mechanisms that regulate cellular excitability and function. One of those three well-defined, independent second messenger systems is stimulation, via phospholipase C, of phosphatidyl inositol, turnover leading to Ca mobilization from both intra- and extracellular sources. Second is the arachidonic acid mobilization via phospholipase A2 and third is the cAMP accumulation via stimulation of adenylate cyclase.^[11] It has also been reported that SP elicits interleukin-1 (IL-1) production in macrophages, it is known to sensitize neutrophils and enhance dopamine release in the substantia nigra region in cat brain. From spinal neurons, SP is known to evoke release of neurotransmitters like acetylcholine, histamine and GABA. It is also known to secrete catecholamines and play a role in the regulation of blood pressure and hypertension. Likewise, SP is known to bind to N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors by eliciting excitation with calcium ion influx, which further releases nitric oxide. Studies in frogs have shown that SP elicits the release of prostaglandin E₂ and prostacyclin by the arachidonic acid pathway, which leads to an increase in corticosteroid output.^[4]

In combination therapy, NK₁ receptor antagonists appear to offer better control of delayed emesis and post-operative emesis than drug therapy without NK₁ receptor antagonists. NK₁ receptor antagonists block responses to a broader range of emetic stimuli than the established 5-HT₃ antagonist treatments.^[10] It has been reported that centrally-acting NK₁ receptors antagonists, such as CP-99994, inhibit emesis induced by apomorphine and loperimidine, which are two compounds that act through central mechanisms.^[7]

Clinical significance

This receptor is considered an attractive drug target, particularly with regards to potential analgesics and anti-depressants.^[12][13] It was identified as a candidate in the etiology of bipolar disorder by a 2008 study.^[14] Furthermore, TACR1 antagonists have shown promise for the treatment in alcoholism.^[15] Finally TACR1 antagonists may also have a role as novel antiemetics and hypnotics.^[16][17]

Selective ligands

Many selective ligands for NK₁ are now available, several of which have gone into clinical use as antiemetics.

Agonists

• GR-73632 - potent and selective agonist, EC₅₀ 2nM, 5-amino acid polypeptide chain. CAS# 133156-06-6

Antagonists

• Aprepitant
• Casopitant
• Ezlopitant
• Fosaprepitant
• Lanepitant
• Maropitant
• Vestipitant
• L-733,060
• L-741,671
• L-742,694
• RP-67580 - potent and selective antagonist, Ki 2.9nM, (3aR,7aR)-Octahydro-2-[1-imino-2-(2-methoxyphenyl)ethyl ]-7,7-diphenyl-4H-isoindol, CAS# 135911-02-3
• RPR-100,893
• CP-96345
• CP-99994
• GR-205,171
• TAK-637
• T-2328

See also

• NK1 receptor antagonist
• Tachykinin receptor
• Discovery and development of neurokinin 1 receptor antagonists

References

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13. Yu YJ, Arttamangkul S, Evans CJ, Williams JT, von Zastrow M (Jan 2009). "Neurokinin 1 receptors regulate morphine-induced endocytosis and desensitization of mu-opioid receptors in CNS neurons". The Journal of Neuroscience 29 (1): 222–33. doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.4315-08.2009. PMC 2775560. PMID 19129399.
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16. Ratti E, Carpenter DJ, Zamuner S, Fernandes S, Squassante L, Danker-Hopfe H, Archer G, Robertson J, Alexander R, Trist DG, Merlo-Pich E (Dec 2013). "Efficacy of vestipitant, a neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist, in primary insomnia". Sleep 36 (12): 1823–30. doi:10.5665/sleep.3208. PMC 3825431. PMID 24293756.
17. Jordan K (Feb 2006). "Neurokinin-1-receptor antagonists: a new approach in antiemetic therapy". Onkologie 29 (1-2): 39–43. doi:10.1159/000089800. PMID 16514255.

Further reading

• Burcher E (Jun 1989). "The study of tachykinin receptors". Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology & Physiology 16 (6): 539–43. doi:10.1111/j.1440-1681.1989.tb01602.x. PMID 2548782.
• Kowall NW, Quigley BJ, Krause JE, Lu F, Kosofsky BE, Ferrante RJ (Jul 1993). "Substance P and substance P receptor histochemistry in human neurodegenerative diseases". Regulatory Peptides 46 (1-2): 174–85. doi:10.1016/0167-0115(93)90028-7. PMID 7692486.
• Patacchini R, Maggi CA (Oct 2001). "Peripheral tachykinin receptors as targets for new drugs". European Journal of Pharmacology 429 (1-3): 13–21. doi:10.1016/S0014-2999(01)01301-2. PMID 11698023.
• Saito R, Takano Y, Kamiya HO (Feb 2003). "Roles of substance P and NK(1) receptor in the brainstem in the development of emesis". Journal of Pharmacological Sciences 91 (2): 87–94. doi:10.1254/jphs.91.87. PMID 12686752.
• Fong TM, Yu H, Huang RR, Strader CD (Dec 1992). "The extracellular domain of the neurokinin-1 receptor is required for high-affinity binding of peptides". Biochemistry 31 (47): 11806–11. doi:10.1021/bi00162a019. PMID 1280161.
• Fong TM, Huang RR, Strader CD (Dec 1992). "Localization of agonist and antagonist binding domains of the human neurokinin-1 receptor". The Journal of Biological Chemistry 267 (36): 25664–7. PMID 1281469.
• Fong TM, Anderson SA, Yu H, Huang RR, Strader CD (Jan 1992). "Differential activation of intracellular effector by two isoforms of human neurokinin-1 receptor". Molecular Pharmacology 41 (1): 24–30. PMID 1310144.
• Takahashi K, Tanaka A, Hara M, Nakanishi S (Mar 1992). "The primary structure and gene organization of human substance P and neuromedin K receptors". European Journal of Biochemistry / FEBS 204 (3): 1025–33. doi:10.1111/j.1432-1033.1992.tb16724.x. PMID 1312928.
• Walsh DA, Mapp PI, Wharton J, Rutherford RA, Kidd BL, Revell PA, Blake DR, Polak JM (Mar 1992). "Localisation and characterisation of substance P binding to human synovial tissue in rheumatoid arthritis". Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 51 (3): 313–7. doi:10.1136/ard.51.3.313. PMC 1004650. PMID 1374227.
• Gerard NP, Garraway LA, Eddy RL, Shows TB, Iijima H, Paquet JL, Gerard C (Nov 1991). "Human substance P receptor (NK-1): organization of the gene, chromosome localization, and functional expression of cDNA clones". Biochemistry 30 (44): 10640–6. doi:10.1021/bi00108a006. PMID 1657150.
• Hopkins B, Powell SJ, Danks P, Briggs I, Graham A (Oct 1991). "Isolation and characterisation of the human lung NK-1 receptor cDNA". Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 180 (2): 1110–7. doi:10.1016/S0006-291X(05)81181-7. PMID 1659396.
• Takeda Y, Chou KB, Takeda J, Sachais BS, Krause JE (Sep 1991). "Molecular cloning, structural characterization and functional expression of the human substance P receptor". Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 179 (3): 1232–40. doi:10.1016/0006-291X(91)91704-G. PMID 1718267.
• Giuliani S, Barbanti G, Turini D, Quartara L, Rovero P, Giachetti A, Maggi CA (Oct 1991). "NK2 tachykinin receptors and contraction of circular muscle of the human colon: characterization of the NK2 receptor subtype". European Journal of Pharmacology 203 (3): 365–70. doi:10.1016/0014-2999(91)90892-T. PMID 1723045.
• Ichinose H, Katoh S, Sueoka T, Titani K, Fujita K, Nagatsu T (Aug 1991). "Cloning and sequencing of cDNA encoding human sepiapterin reductase--an enzyme involved in tetrahydrobiopterin biosynthesis". Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 179 (1): 183–9. doi:10.1016/0006-291X(91)91352-D. PMID 1883349.
• Thöny B, Heizmann CW, Mattei MG (Mar 1995). "Human GTP-cyclohydrolase I gene and sepiapterin reductase gene map to region 14q21-q22 and 2p14-p12, respectively, by in situ hybridization". Genomics 26 (1): 168–70. doi:10.1016/0888-7543(95)80101-Q. PMID 7782081.
• Fong TM, Cascieri MA, Yu H, Bansal A, Swain C, Strader CD (Mar 1993). "Amino-aromatic interaction between histidine 197 of the neurokinin-1 receptor and CP 96345". Nature 362 (6418): 350–3. doi:10.1038/362350a0. PMID 8384323.
• Derocq JM, Ségui M, Blazy C, Emonds-Alt X, Le Fur G, Brelire JC, Casellas P (Dec 1996). "Effect of substance P on cytokine production by human astrocytic cells and blood mononuclear cells: characterization of novel tachykinin receptor antagonists". FEBS Letters 399 (3): 321–5. doi:10.1016/S0014-5793(96)01346-4. PMID 8985172.
• De Felipe C, Herrero JF, O'Brien JA, Palmer JA, Doyle CA, Smith AJ, Laird JM, Belmonte C, Cervero F, Hunt SP (Mar 1998). "Altered nociception, analgesia and aggression in mice lacking the receptor for substance P". Nature 392 (6674): 394–7. doi:10.1038/32904. PMID 9537323.

External links

• "Tachykinin Receptors: NK₁". IUPHAR Database of Receptors and Ion Channels. International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology.
• Receptors, Neurokinin-1 at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)