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Claus J. LølandProfessor, University of Copenhagen Verified email at sund.ku.dk Cited by 5827 |
SLC6 neurotransmitter transporters: structure, function, and regulation
The neurotransmitter transporters (NTTs) belonging to the solute carrier 6 (SLC6) gene
family (also referred to as the neurotransmitter-sodium-symporter family or Na + /Cl − -dependent …
family (also referred to as the neurotransmitter-sodium-symporter family or Na + /Cl − -dependent …
Maltose–neopentyl glycol (MNG) amphiphiles for solubilization, stabilization and crystallization of membrane proteins
The understanding of integral membrane protein (IMP) structure and function is hampered
by the difficulty of handling these proteins. Aqueous solubilization, necessary for many types …
by the difficulty of handling these proteins. Aqueous solubilization, necessary for many types …
The binding sites for cocaine and dopamine in the dopamine transporter overlap
Cocaine is a widely abused substance with psychostimulant effects that are attributed to
inhibition of the dopamine transporter (DAT). We present molecular models for DAT binding of …
inhibition of the dopamine transporter (DAT). We present molecular models for DAT binding of …
A new class of amphiphiles bearing rigid hydrophobic groups for solubilization and stabilization of membrane proteins
Integral membrane proteins (IMPs) are crucial cellular components, mediating the transfer
of material and signals between the environment and the cytoplasm, or between different …
of material and signals between the environment and the cytoplasm, or between different …
R-modafinil (armodafinil): a unique dopamine uptake inhibitor and potential medication for psychostimulant abuse
BACKGROUND: (±)-Modafinil has piqued interest as a treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder and stimulant dependence. The R-enantiomer of modafinil might have unique …
disorder and stimulant dependence. The R-enantiomer of modafinil might have unique …
[HTML][HTML] The antidepressant drug vilazodone is an allosteric inhibitor of the serotonin transporter
Depression is a common mental disorder. The standard medical treatment is the selective
serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). All characterized SSRIs are competitive inhibitors of the …
serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). All characterized SSRIs are competitive inhibitors of the …
[HTML][HTML] An intracellular interaction network regulates conformational transitions in the dopamine transporter
Neurotransmitter:sodium symporters (NSS) 1 mediate sodium-dependent reuptake of
neurotransmitters from the synaptic cleft and are targets for many psychoactive drugs. The crystal …
neurotransmitters from the synaptic cleft and are targets for many psychoactive drugs. The crystal …
Relationship between conformational changes in the dopamine transporter and cocaine-like subjective effects of uptake inhibitors
CJ Loland, RI Desai, MF Zou, J Cao, P Grundt… - Molecular …, 2008 - ASPET
Cocaine exerts its stimulatory effect by inhibiting the dopamine transporter (DAT). However,
novel benztropine- and rimcazole-based inhibitors show reduced stimulant effects compared …
novel benztropine- and rimcazole-based inhibitors show reduced stimulant effects compared …
[HTML][HTML] Steric hindrance mutagenesis in the conserved extracellular vestibule impedes allosteric binding of antidepressants to the serotonin transporter
The serotonin transporter (SERT) controls synaptic serotonin levels and is the primary target
for antidepressants, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (eg (S)-citalopram) …
for antidepressants, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (eg (S)-citalopram) …
Tandem facial amphiphiles for membrane protein stabilization
…, RA Robbins, RR Rana, CJ Loland… - Journal of the …, 2010 - ACS Publications
We describe a new type of synthetic amphiphile that is intended to support biochemical
characterization of intrinsic membrane proteins. Members of this new family displayed favorable …
characterization of intrinsic membrane proteins. Members of this new family displayed favorable …