Funnel metadynamics and behavioral studies reveal complex effect of D2AAK1 ligand on anxiety-like processes

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  • Damian Bartuzi
  • Ewa Kędzierska
  • Katarzyna M. Targowska-Duda
  • Oliwia Koszła
  • Tomasz M. Wróbel
  • Simon Jademyr
  • Tadeusz Karcz
  • Katarzyna Szczepańska
  • Piotr Stępnicki
  • Olga Wronikowska-Denysiuk
  • Grażyna Biała
  • Jadwiga Handzlik
  • Kristensen, Jesper Langgaard
  • Antti Poso
  • Agnieszka A. Kaczor

Anxiety is a troublesome symptom for many patients, especially those suffering from schizophrenia. Its regulation involves serotonin receptors, targeted e.g. by antipsychotics or psychedelics such as LSD. 5-HT2A receptors are known for an extremely long LSD residence time, enabling minute doses to exert a long-lasting effect. In this work, we explore the changes in anxiety-like processes induced by the previously reported antipsychotic, D2AAK1. In vivo studies revealed that the effect of D2AAK1 on the anxiety is mediated through serotonin 5-HT1A and 5-HT2A receptors, and that it is time-dependent (anxiogenic after 30 min, anxiolytic after 60 min) and dose-dependent. The funnel metadynamics simulations suggest complicated ligand-5HT2AR interactions, involving an allosteric site located under the third extracellular loop, which is a possible explanation of the time-dependency. The binding of D2AAK1 at the allosteric site results in a broader opening of the extracellular receptor entry, possibly altering the binding kinetics of orthosteric ligands.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
Artikelnummer21192
TidsskriftScientific Reports
Vol/bind12
Udgave nummer1
Antal sider14
ISSN2045-2322
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2022

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