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See detailA framework for computational and experimental methods: identifying dimerization residues in CCR chemokine receptors.
de Juan, David; Mellado, Mario; Rodriguez-Frade, Jose Miguel et al

in Bioinformatics (2005), 21 Suppl 2

Solving relevant biological problems requires answering complex questions. Addressing such questions traditionally implied the design of time-consuming experimental procedures which most of the time are ... [more ▼]

Solving relevant biological problems requires answering complex questions. Addressing such questions traditionally implied the design of time-consuming experimental procedures which most of the time are not accessible to average-sized laboratories. The current trend is to move towards a multidisciplinary approach integrating both theoretical knowledge and experimental work. This combination creates a powerful tool for shedding light on biological problems. To illustrate this concept, we present here a descriptive example of where computational methods were shown to be a key aspect in detecting crucial players in an important biological problem: the dimerization of chemokine receptors. Using evolutionary based sequence analysis in combination with structural predictions two CCR5 residues were selected as important for dimerization and further validated experimentally. The experimental validation of computational procedures demonstrated here provides a wealth of valuable information not obtainable by any of the individual approaches alone. [less ▲]

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See detailIdentification of amino acid residues crucial for chemokine receptor dimerization.
Hernanz-Falcon, Patricia; Rodriguez-Frade, Jose Miguel; Serrano, Antonio et al

in Nature immunology (2004), 5(2), 216-23

Chemokines coordinate leukocyte trafficking by promoting oligomerization and signaling by G protein-coupled receptors; however, it is not known which amino acid residues of the receptors participate in ... [more ▼]

Chemokines coordinate leukocyte trafficking by promoting oligomerization and signaling by G protein-coupled receptors; however, it is not known which amino acid residues of the receptors participate in this process. Bioinformatic analysis predicted that Ile52 in transmembrane region-1 (TM1) and Val150 in TM4 of the chemokine receptor CCR5 are key residues in the interaction surface between CCR5 molecules. Mutation of these residues generated nonfunctional receptors that could not dimerize or trigger signaling. In vitro and in vivo studies in human cell lines and primary T cells showed that synthetic peptides containing these residues blocked responses induced by the CCR5 ligand CCL5. Fluorescence resonance energy transfer showed the presence of preformed, ligand-stabilized chemokine receptor oligomers. This is the first description of the residues involved in chemokine receptor dimerization, and indicates a potential target for the modification of chemokine responses. [less ▲]

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