FEBS Lett 2002 Jul 31;5241-3:73-8. doi: 10.1016/s0014-5793(02)03005-3.

Role of C-terminal cytoplasmic domain of the AT2 receptor in ligand binding and signaling.

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A stop codon at position 322 was introduced to generate a truncated, C-terminal-deleted AT2 receptor. Expression studies in Xenopus oocytes showed that C-terminal-deleted AT2 had reduced affinity to [(125)I]angiotensin II (K(d)=1.7 nM) and enhanced binding of the AT2-specific peptidic ligand [(125)I]CGP42112A (K(d)=0.097 nM). AT2 activation by angiotensin II resulted in reduction of cGMP levels in oocytes and this reduction was further enhanced by C-terminal deletion, implying that the C-terminus may have a negative effect on the AT2-mediated cGMP reduction. Moreover, interaction of the AT2 with the ATP-binding domain of the human ErbB3 receptor in yeast two-hybrid assay was abolished by C-terminal deletion. In summary, the C-terminal cytoplasmic tail of AT2 modulates its ligand binding and signaling properties.

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Species referenced: Xenopus
Genes referenced: agtr2 erbb3