[Asuka Inoue] Screening and identification of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) that respond to disease-related metabolites

PRESTO Researcher

Asuka Inoue

Graudate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tohoku University
Associate Professor

Research Outline

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) consist of approximately 900 members in the human genome and play crucial roles in various physiological and pathological processes. In this project, I plan to perform a comprehensive screening for GPCRs that respond to disease-related metabolites and try to identify targets. Results from this project will help us understand molecular basis of diseases and contribute to development of new drugs targeting GPCRs.