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GTP Gi binding assay HTRF®

The GTP Gi binding assay is designed to quantify GTP recruitment by activated Gi protein in membrane-bound GPCR models.
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The GTP Gi binding assay is designed to quantify GTP recruitment by activated Gi protein in membrane-bound GPCR models.
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Overview

The GTP Gi binding assay detects upstream Gi protein activity at the receptor, upon GPCR stimulation in membrane extracts. This HTRF-based non-isotopic assay is simple, fast, and has a no-wash format.

The assay uses GTP gamma S and is intended for GPCR model studies, and compound pharmacological identification and characterization. 

Benefits

  • SCREENING OF GI COUPLED GPCRs
  • LEAD OPTIMIZATION OF GI COMPOUNDS
  • GI GPCR RESPONSE STUDIES

Pharmacological response in CHO-Delta Opioid membrane extract

The assay was performed using the previously optimized conditions for this membrane model: stimulation buffer #3 was supplemented with 0.5 µM of GDP,  50 mM of MgCl2. The assay was performed using 5 µg of membranes / well. The SNC-162 dose-response curve fit shows an EC50 of 6.5 nM, which is in accordance with published values.

Pharmacological response in CHO-Delta Opioid membrane extract

Optimization step requirement for the GTP binding assay

A case study in CHO-DOR membrane model with and without optimization of the MgCl2 and GDP concentrations in stimulation buffer. 5 µg of membrane were incubated in presence or absence of the SNC-162 agonist (1 µM). The plate was read after ON incubation at RT.

Without optimization, the assay was strongly biased and showed no difference in signal between the GPCR basal activity and agonist-induced activity. The optimization step resulted in a significant decrease in the basal activity signal, thus highlighting the agonist-induced signal and resulting in a S/B of 2.8. The optimization recommendations and procedure are described in detail in the optimization section of the  guides associated with the kit.
Optimization step requirement for the GTP binding assay

Membrane quantity optimization step for the GTP binding assay

Optimal membrane  quantity/well may change from one membrane model to another. An additional optimization step featuring three conditions (2.5, 5, and 10 µg/well) enables optimal membrane quantity determination. Two case studies are presented here:

-CHO-DOR membrane model (Gi-coupled receptor). The assay was performed in presence of 50 mM MgCL2 , 0.5 µM GDP; stimulation with 10 µM of the SNC-162 agonist.
-HEK293-NTS1 membrane model (Primary Gq-coupled receptor with secondary Gi-coupling).  The assay was performed in presence of  50 mM MgCL2 , no GDP addition, and stimulation with 10 µM of the Neurotensin agonist.

The graphs show the signal obtained in absence (basal) or presence of agonist (stimulated). S/B is presented for each condition. As demonstrated here, membrane quantity/well is a key parameter for pharmacological S/B optimization. For these two models, 5 µg of membrane/well is suitable. This optimization step can be a deciding factor in enhancing assay S/B, or in  selecting assay conditions using a lower quantity of membrane (2.5 µg/well for DOR).

Membrane quantity optimization step for the GTP binding assay

GTP role in GPCR signaling pathway

In their inactive state, heterotrimeric G proteins bind GDP in a binding pocket of their Ga sub-unit. Upon stimulation of the GPCR by an agonist, the receptor-coupled G protein undergoes a conformational change that allows the Ga sub-unit to release its bound GDP and replace it with GTP. This nucleotide exchange fully activates the Ga sub-unit, which dissociates from the Gb/Gg dimer and performs inhibitory or stimulating functions on adenylate cyclase (AC) and phospholipase C (PLC), depending on its sub-type (Gai, Gas, Gaq, etc).

The following signal transduction steps are GPCR-specific and mobilize different phospho-proteins and pathways. Over time, the Ga-bound GTP undergoes hydrolysis, which returns the Ga protein to an inactive state.

Simplified pathway of GTP Gi binding assay

GPCR signaling in cardiovascular research addressed with HTRF 2nd messenger assays

See how peer researchers monitor GPCR signaling with HTRF - Notes d'application

GTP binding assay : Gαi agonist and antagonist guides

Discover how to get the most out of your Gαi agonist and antagonist research with our HTRF GTP binding assays. - Guides

GPCR compounds identification and pharmacological characterization with GTP Gi binding assay

Characterization of candidate molecules through GTP binding assays - Notes d'application

Upstream/Downstream GPCR Readout Monitoring with GTP Gi Binding and cAMP Gi HTRF Assays

Read this note featuring two case studies that demonstrate the relevance of combining upstream (GTP) and downstream (cAMP) readouts for characterizing pharmacological compounds - Notes d'application

Pharmacological validation of a panel of GPCRs with the HTRF GTP Gi Binding Assay

Evaluate a panel of GPCR membranes tested with the GTP Gi Binding Assay - Notes d'application

GPCRs: the pathway to Discovery

Complete solutions for GPCR Drug Discovery - Brochures

How-to-use-HTRF-technology-to-quantify-GTP-recruitment-by-activated-Gi-protein

This video will show you how to use HTRF technology to quantify GTP recruitment by activated Gi protein - Vidéos

Manual GTP Gi binding assay / 62gtppet-62gtppeg-62gtppec

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