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Identification of the first nonpeptidergic inverse agonist for a constitutively active viral-encoded G protein-coupled receptor.
The Journal of biological chemistry - 14 Feb 2003
Casarosa Paola, Menge Wiro M, Minisini Rosalba, Otto Claas, van Heteren Jane, Jongejan Aldo, Timmerman Henk, Moepps Barbara, Kirchhoff Frank, Mertens Thomas, Smit Martine J, Leurs Rob
Abstract excerpt
Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) encodes a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR), named US28, which shows homology to chemokine receptors and binds several chemokines with high affinity. US28 induces migration of smooth muscle cells, a feature essential for the development of atherosclerosis, and may serve as a co-receptor for human immunodeficiency virus-type 1 entry into cells. Previously, we have shown that...
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