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Methods for Studying GPCR Biology in Health and Disease
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Mohammad Ali Mohammad Nezhady

Mohammad Ali Mohammad Nezhady

Ma.mohammad.nezhady@gmail.com

Dr. Mohammad Nezhady is a postdoctoral fellow at McGill University. He completed his master's degree in Biomedical Sciences at KU Leuven, where he investigated the epigenetics of embryonic development. Subsequently, he obtained his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Montreal, working under the supervision of Prof. Sylvain Chemtob, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and a pioneer in Nuclear GPCRs. For his Ph.D., Dr. Mohammad Nezhady focused on studying the nuclear localization and function of the lactate GPCR, HCAR1, in the context of cancer. He discovered that this GPCR is present in the nucleus, where it signals intranuclearly and is involved in non-classical GPCR functions. Dr. Mohammad Nezhady publicized the location-biased signaling of GPCRs and proposes the location-biased activity of GPCR as a separate mechanism of GPCR function opposed to their classical signaling. His primary research interests include GPCRs, signaling, epigenetics and pioneering factors, as well as cancer, stem cell, and regenerative biology.

Collection Overview

GPCRs, the largest receptor family, play a crucial role in nearly every biological process and exhibit diverse ligands. Almost half of these receptors in humans are olfactory, while the other half serve as targets for over 35% of all marketed drugs. Medically speaking, GPCRs are the most crucial protein family. They typically consist of 7 hydrophobic transmembrane domains and are predominantly located on the plasma membrane. This receptor family exhibits a variety of secondary effectors for signal transduction, allowing for signaling bias. Allosteric modulators have emerged as an interesting strategy for therapeutic development, leveraging this feature. Moreover, GPCRs are present in various intracellular membranous organelles, including the nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, and mitochondria, enabling location-biased signaling. Studying GPCR biology presents unique challenges, difficulties, and caveats that require specific tools. This collection aims to standardize protocols, reduce ambiguity in analyzing methods, and enhance their interpretations in the field of GPCR research. Additionally, we strive to introduce and expand various methods for investigating different aspects of GPCR biology and signaling. Visual observation of proper protocol execution and analysis is valuable for promoting good laboratory practices and advancing the field, whether focusing on structural studies or biochemical signaling pathways. A comprehensive collection of standardized methods in GPCR biology would greatly advance the field.

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Quantitative Analysis of Dietary Vitamin A Metabolites in Murine Ocular and Non-Ocular Tissues Using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
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Quantitative Analysis of Dietary Vitamin A Metabolites in Murine Ocular and Non-Ocular Tissues Using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography

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