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ArticleTrends in pharmacological sciences2010

GPCR ligand-dendrimer (GLiDe) conjugates: future smart drugs?

Kenneth A Jacobson

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Article in Trends in pharmacological sciences, 2010. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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8citing papers in PubMed
2.6field-weighted citation impact, top 12% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed, 18 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Application of Nanoparticles for Targeting G Protein-Coupled Receptors.International journal of molecular sciences · 2018
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  2. Drug conjugates-an emerging approach to treat breast cancer.Pharmacology research & perspectives · 2018
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

1 author at 1 institution in 1 country.

Kenneth A JacobsonMolecular Recognition Section, Laboratory of Bioorganic Chemistry, National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases, NIH, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA. kajacobs@helix.nih.gov
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases · US

Funding

Functionalized Congeners Of Bioactive CompoundsZIADK031115 · NIDDK · NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DIABETES AND DIGESTIVE AND KIDNEY DISEASES · PI JACOBSON, KENNETH ALAN · 2009 to 2025
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Intramural NIH HHS Z99 DK999999Intramural NIH HHS ZIA DK031115
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Unlike nanocarriers that are intended to release their drug cargo at the site of action, biocompatibile polyamidoamine (PAMAM) conjugates are designed to act at cell surface G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) without drug release. These multivalent GPCR ligand-dendrimer (GLiDe) conjugates display qualitatively different pharmacological properties in comparison with monomeric drugs. They might be useful as novel tools to study GPCR homodimers and heterodimers as well as higher aggregates. The structure of the conjugate determines the profile of biological activity, receptor selectivity, and physical properties such as water solubility. Prosthetic groups for characterization and imaging of receptors can be introduced without loss of affinity. The feasibility of targeting multiple adenosine and P2Y receptors for synergistic effects has been shown. Testing in vivo will be needed to explore the effects on pharmacokinetics and tissue targeting.

Indexed as

Drug DesignAnimalsDendrimersDrug CarriersHumansLigandsMolecular StructurePharmaceutical PreparationsPolyethylene GlycolsReceptors, G-Protein-CoupledDendrimersDrug CarriersLigandsPAMAM StarburstPharmaceutical PreparationsPolyethylene GlycolsReceptors, G-Protein-Coupled

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PMID20961625
PMCPMC3033016
OpenAlexW1968381790

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