Frontiers in Immunology (Jul 2022)

G-Protein-Coupled Receptors in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Recent Insights into Mechanisms and Functional Roles

  • Jianan Zhao,
  • Jianan Zhao,
  • Jianan Zhao,
  • Kai Wei,
  • Kai Wei,
  • Kai Wei,
  • Ping Jiang,
  • Ping Jiang,
  • Ping Jiang,
  • Cen Chang,
  • Cen Chang,
  • Cen Chang,
  • Lingxia Xu,
  • Lingxia Xu,
  • Lingxia Xu,
  • Linshuai Xu,
  • Linshuai Xu,
  • Linshuai Xu,
  • Yiming Shi,
  • Yiming Shi,
  • Yiming Shi,
  • Shicheng Guo,
  • Shicheng Guo,
  • Dongyi He,
  • Dongyi He,
  • Dongyi He,
  • Dongyi He

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2022.907733
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13

Abstract

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that leads to joint damage and even disability. Although there are various clinical therapies for RA, some patients still have poor or no response. Thus, the development of new drug targets remains a high priority. In this review, we discuss the role of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), including chemokine receptors, melanocortin receptors, lipid metabolism-related receptors, adenosine receptors, and other inflammation-related receptors, on mechanisms of RA, such as inflammation, lipid metabolism, angiogenesis, and bone destruction. Additionally, we summarize the latest clinical trials on GPCR targeting to provide a theoretical basis and guidance for the development of innovative GPCR-based clinical drugs for RA.

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