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Super-resolution microscopy compatible fluorescent probes reveal endogenous glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor distribution and dynamics.

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Peer-reviewed

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Arvaniti, Anastasia 
Ashford, Fiona B 

Abstract

The glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP1R) is a class B G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) involved in metabolism. Presently, its visualization is limited to genetic manipulation, antibody detection or the use of probes that stimulate receptor activation. Herein, we present LUXendin645, a far-red fluorescent GLP1R antagonistic peptide label. LUXendin645 produces intense and specific membrane labeling throughout live and fixed tissue. GLP1R signaling can additionally be evoked when the receptor is allosterically modulated in the presence of LUXendin645. Using LUXendin645 and LUXendin651, we describe islet, brain and hESC-derived β-like cell GLP1R expression patterns, reveal higher-order GLP1R organization including membrane nanodomains, and track single receptor subpopulations. We furthermore show that the LUXendin backbone can be optimized for intravital two-photon imaging by installing a red fluorophore. Thus, our super-resolution compatible labeling probes allow visualization of endogenous GLP1R, and provide insight into class B GPCR distribution and dynamics both in vitro and in vivo.

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Funder: EC | EC Seventh Framework Programm | FP7 Ideas: European Research Council (FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific Programme: "Ideas" Implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for Research, Technological Development and Demonstration Activities (2007 to 2013)); Grant(s): 715884

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Nature communications

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2041-1723

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11

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Sponsorship
NIDDK NIH HHS (R03 DK115990, U01 DK104162, U24 DK104162, P30 DK097512, R01 DK095757)
Medical Research Council (MR/N00275X/1, MR/S025618/1)
Diabetes UK (17/0005681, 12/0004431)
Wellcome Trust (200837, 095101, 106130, 212313/Z/18/Z)
Gouvernement du Canada | Instituts de Recherche en Santé du Canada | CIHR Skin Research Training Centre (Skin Research Training Centre) (CIHR PJT 156377)
RCUK | Medical Research Council (MRC) (MR/R010676/1, MR/S025618/1, MR/N00275X/1)
RCUK | MRC | Medical Research Foundation (MR/N02589X/1)
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services | National Institutes of Health (NIH) (UC4 DK104162)