Characterization of an allosteric citalopram-binding site at the serotonin transporter
Characterization of an allosteric citalopram-binding site at the serotonin transporter
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DOI:
10.1111/j.1471-4159.2004.02835.x
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发表时间:
2005-01-01
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4.7
通讯作者:
Wiborg, O
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作者:
Chen, FH;Larsen, MB;Wiborg, O
The serotonin transporter (SERT), which belongs to a family of sodium/chloride-dependent transporters, is the major pharmacological target in the treatment of several clinical disorders, including depression and anxiety. In the present study we show that the dissociation rate, of [H-3]S-citalopram from human SERT, is retarded by the presence of serotonin, as well as by several antidepressants, when present in the dissociation buffer. Dissociation of [H-3]S-citalopram from SERT is most potently inhibited by S-citalopram followed by R-citalopram, sertraline, serotonin and paroxetine. EC50 values for S- and R-citalopram are 3.6 +/- 0.4 muM and 19.4 +/- 2.3 muM, respectively. Fluoxetine, venlafaxine and duloxetine have no significant effect on the dissociation of [H-3]S-citalopram. Allosteric modulation of dissociation is independent of temperature, or the presence of Na+ in the dissociation buffer. Dissociation of [H-3]S-citalopram from a complex with the SERT double-mutant, N208Q/N217Q, which has been suggested to be unable to self-assemble into oligomeric complexes, is retarded to an extent similar to that found with the wild-type, raising the possibility that the allosteric mechanism is mediated within a single subunit. A species-scanning mutagenesis study comparing human and bovine SERT revealed that Met180, Tyr495 and Ser513 are important residues in mediating the allosteric effect, as well as contributing to high-affinity binding at the primary site.