{"title":"GPR17 - orphan G protein-coupled receptor with therapeutic potential.","authors":"Michael Lewash, Evi Kostenis, Christa E Müller","doi":"10.1016/j.tips.2025.05.001","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The orphan G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) GPR17, whose physiological agonist remains unknown, has emerged as a promising drug target for multiple sclerosis (MS). Blockade of the receptor enables remyelination and may offer a novel therapeutic strategy for MS. Only recently, potent and selective tool compounds for GPR17 have become available, and patents on antagonists have surged, leading to the first clinical candidate, the GPR17 antagonist PTD802, which is to be developed for MS therapy. This may pave the way for further clinical studies exploring additional indications, such as neurodegenerative diseases. The newly determined cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) structure of GPR17 is expected to facilitate future structure-based drug design efforts. This review presents and discusses these latest developments, providing a timely and comprehensive overview to guide future research in the field.</p>","PeriodicalId":23250,"journal":{"name":"Trends in pharmacological sciences","volume":" ","pages":"610-628"},"PeriodicalIF":19.9000,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Trends in pharmacological sciences","FirstCategoryId":"3","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tips.2025.05.001","RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"2025/6/20 0:00:00","PubModel":"Epub","JCR":"Q1","JCRName":"PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY","Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Abstract
The orphan G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) GPR17, whose physiological agonist remains unknown, has emerged as a promising drug target for multiple sclerosis (MS). Blockade of the receptor enables remyelination and may offer a novel therapeutic strategy for MS. Only recently, potent and selective tool compounds for GPR17 have become available, and patents on antagonists have surged, leading to the first clinical candidate, the GPR17 antagonist PTD802, which is to be developed for MS therapy. This may pave the way for further clinical studies exploring additional indications, such as neurodegenerative diseases. The newly determined cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) structure of GPR17 is expected to facilitate future structure-based drug design efforts. This review presents and discusses these latest developments, providing a timely and comprehensive overview to guide future research in the field.
期刊介绍：
Trends in Pharmacological Sciences (TIPS) is a monthly peer-reviewed reviews journal that focuses on a wide range of topics in pharmacology, pharmacy, pharmaceutics, and toxicology. Launched in 1979, TIPS publishes concise articles discussing the latest advancements in pharmacology and therapeutics research.
The journal encourages submissions that align with its core themes while also being open to articles on the biopharma regulatory landscape, science policy and regulation, and bioethics.
Each issue of TIPS provides a platform for experts to share their insights and perspectives on the most exciting developments in the field. Through rigorous peer review, the journal ensures the quality and reliability of published articles.
Authors are invited to contribute articles that contribute to the understanding of pharmacology and its applications in various domains. Whether it's exploring innovative drug therapies or discussing the ethical considerations of pharmaceutical research, TIPS provides a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in the pharmacological sciences.
求助内容：
应助结果提醒方式：
京公网安备 11010802042870号
