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spinqualitylabelsall models 7TM structure of human class B GPCR 4L6R Show:Asymmetric Unit Biological Assembly Drag the structure with the mouse to rotate   Export Animated Image

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Fig. 1: A135P Mutation and effect on stalk stability .

Fig. 2: Stalk stabilized by salt bridge between Glu133-Lys136. Residues in yellow are demonstrated to have an effect on ligand binding affinity.

Fig. 3: Active sites linked to glucagon binding affinity located on ECL1 are labeled.

Fig. 4: Corticotropin-releasing factor 1 and glucagon receptors; Class B GPCRs with notable central splay

Fig. 5: Beta 2-adrenergic (class A) and glucagon receptors; showing an absence of central splay in Class A GPCRs.

Fig. 7: Active site buried deep in 7TMD of glucagon receptor.

Fig. 14: Distance measurement of GCGR 7TMD Y138-D362 of 19-20 angstroms and labeled with complimentary glucagon interaction residues.

Fig. 15: Distance measurement of H1-Y10 of 22-24 angstroms and labeled with complimentary GCGR 7TMD residue interactions.

Future research directionFuture research direction

Research for Class A GPCRs is much more extensive than for its secretin, class B counterparts, although class B is proving to be a worthwhile to invest researching. The challenge of class B stabilization, expression, and molecular size , has made class B GPCRs particularly hard to assay. Biochemical research has increased in the class B specifications, because it has been realized that receptors can be modulated by more than the agonist and antagonists present in vivo. Leading research consists of a complex interwoven scheme of equilibria manipulation in multi-receptor conformations.