@misc{TroppmannBalfanzBaumannetal.2010,
  author    = {Troppmann, Britta and Balfanz, Sabine and Baumann, Arnd and Blenau, Wolfgang},
  title     = {Inverse agonist and neutral antagonist actions of synthetic compounds at an insect 5-HT1 receptor},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-44346},
  year      = {2010},
  abstract  = {Background and purpose: 5-Hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) has been shown to control and modulate many physiological and behavioural functions in insects. In this study, we report the cloning and pharmacological properties of a 5-HT1 receptor of an insect model for neurobiology, physiology and pharmacology. Experimental approach: A cDNA encoding for the Periplaneta americana 5-HT1 receptor was amplified from brain cDNA. The receptor was stably expressed in HEK 293 cells, and the functional and pharmacological properties were determined in cAMP assays. Receptor distribution was investigated by RT-PCR and by immunocytochemistry using an affinity-purified polyclonal antiserum. Key results: The P. americana 5-HT1 receptor (Pea5-HT1) shares pronounced sequence and functional similarity with mammalian 5-HT1 receptors. Activation with 5-HT reduced adenylyl cyclase activity in a dose-dependent manner. Pea5-HT1 was expressed as a constitutively active receptor with methiothepin acting as a neutral antagonist, and WAY 100635 as an inverse agonist. Receptor mRNA was present in various tissues including brain, salivary glands and midgut. Receptor-specific antibodies showed that the native protein was expressed in a glycosylated form in membrane samples of brain and salivary glands. Conclusions and implications: This study marks the first pharmacological identification of an inverse agonist and a neutral antagonist at an insect 5-HT1 receptor. The results presented here should facilitate further analyses of 5-HT1 receptors in mediating central and peripheral effects of 5-HT in insects.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{GodecMetzler2017,
  author    = {Godec, Aljaž and Metzler, Ralf},
  title     = {First passage time statistics for two-channel diffusion},
  series = {Journal of physics : A, Mathematical and theoretical},
  volume    = {50},
  journal   = {Journal of physics : A, Mathematical and theoretical},
  number    = {8},
  publisher = {IOP Publ. Ltd.},
  address   = {Bristol},
  issn      = {1751-8113},
  doi       = {10.1088/1751-8121/aa5204},
  pages     = {17},
  year      = {2017},
  abstract  = {We present rigorous results for the mean first passage time and first passage time statistics for two-channel Markov additive diffusion in a 3-dimensional spherical domain. Inspired by biophysical examples we assume that the particle can only recognise the target in one of the modes, which is shown to effect a non-trivial first passage behaviour. We also address the scenario of intermittent immobilisation. In both cases we prove that despite the perfectly non-recurrent motion of two-channel Markov additive diffusion in 3 dimensions the first passage statistics at long times do not display Poisson-like behaviour if none of the phases has a vanishing diffusion coefficient. This stands in stark contrast to the standard (one-channel) Markov diffusion counterpart. We also discuss the relevance of our results in the context of cellular signalling.},
  language  = {en}
}
@phdthesis{Roeser2012,
  author    = {R{\"o}ser, Claudia},
  title     = {Charakterisierung der Serotonin-Rezeptoren in den Speicheldr{\"u}sen von Calliphora vicina},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-61486},
  school      = {Universit{\"a}t Potsdam},
  year      = {2012},
  abstract  = {Die F{\"a}higkeit, mit anderen Zellen zu kommunizieren, ist eine grundlegende Eigenschaft aller lebenden Zellen und essentiell f{\"u}r die normale Funktionsweise vielzelliger Organismen. Die Speicheldr{\"u}sen der Schmeißfliege Calliphora vicina bilden ein ausgezeichnetes physiologisches Modellsystem um zellul{\"a}re Signaltransduktionsprozesse an einem intakten Organ zu untersuchen. Die Speichelsekretion wird dabei hormonell durch das biogene Amin Serotonin (5-Hydroxytryptamin; 5-HT) reguliert. 5-HT aktiviert in den sekretorischen Zellen der Dr{\"u}sen {\"u}ber die Bindung an mindestens zwei membranst{\"a}ndige G-Protein gekoppelte Rezeptoren (GPCR) zwei separate Signalwege, den IP3/Ca2+- und den cAMP-Signalweg. Zur Identifizierung und Charakterisierung der 5-HT-Rezeptoren in den Speicheldr{\"u}sen von Calliphora wurden unter Anwendung verschiedener Klonierungsstrategien zwei cDNAs (Cv5-ht2α und Cv5-ht7) isoliert, die große {\"A}hnlichkeit zu 5-HT2- und 5-HT7-Rezeptoren aus S{\"a}ugetieren aufweisen. Die Hydropathieprofile der abgeleiteten Aminos{\"a}uresequenzen postulieren die f{\"u}r GPCRs charakteristische heptahelikale Architektur. Alle Aminos{\"a}uremotive, die f{\"u}r die Ligandenbindung, die Rezeptoraktivierung und die Kopplung an G-Proteine essentiell sind, liegen konserviert vor. Interessanterweise wurde f{\"u}r den Cv5-HT7-Rezeptor eine zus{\"a}tzliche hydrophobe Dom{\"a}ne im N Terminus vorhergesagt. Die Cv5-HT2α-mRNA liegt in zwei alternativ gespleißten Varianten vor. Mittels RT-PCR-Experimenten konnte die Expression beider Rezeptoren in Gehirn und Speicheldr{\"u}sen adulter Fliegen nachgewiesen werden. Ein Antiserum gegen den Cv5-HT7 Rezeptor markiert in den Speicheldr{\"u}sen die basolaterale Plasmamembran. Die Expression der Rezeptoren in einem heterologen System (HEK 293-Zellen) best{\"a}tigte diese als funktionelle 5-HT Rezeptoren. So f{\"u}hrte die Stimulation mit Serotonin f{\"u}r den Cv5-HT2α zu einer dosis-abh{\"a}ngigen Erh{\"o}hung der intrazellul{\"a}ren Ca2+ Konzentration ([Ca2+]i, EC50 = 24 nM). In Cv5-HT7-exprimierenden Zellen l{\"o}ste 5-HT dosisabh{\"a}ngig (EC50 = 4,1 nM) einen Anstieg der intrazellul{\"a}ren cAMP Konzentration ([cAMP]i) aus. F{\"u}r beide heterolog exprimierten Rezeptoren wurden pharmakologische Profile erstellt. Liganden, die eine Rezeptorsubtyp-spezifische Wirkung vermuten ließen, wurden daraufhin auf ihre Wirkung auf das transepitheliale Potential (TEP) intakter Speicheldr{\"u}senpr{\"a}parate getestet. Drei 5-HT-Rezeptoragonisten: AS 19, R-(+)-Lisurid und 5-Carboxamidotryptamin f{\"u}hrten zu einer cAMP-abh{\"a}ngigen Positivierung des TEP durch eine selektive Aktivierung der 5 HT7-Rezeptoren. Eine selektive Aktivierung des Ca2+-Signalweges durch den Cv5-HT2 Rezeptor ist mit Hilfe von 5-Methoxytryptamin m{\"o}glich. Dagegen konnte Clozapin im TEP als selektiver Cv5-HT7-Rezeptorantagonist best{\"a}tigt werden. Die Kombination eines molekularen Ansatzes mit physiologischen Messungen erm{\"o}glichte somit die Identifikation selektiver Liganden f{\"u}r 5-HT2- bzw. 5-HT7-Rezeptoren aus Calliphora vicina. Dies erm{\"o}glicht zuk{\"u}nftig eine separate Aktivierung der 5-HT-gesteuerten Signalwege und erleichtert dadurch die weitere Erforschung der intrazellul{\"a}ren Signalwege und ihrer Wechselwirkungen.},
  language  = {de}
}
@misc{SchlenstedtBalfanzBaumannetal.2006,
  author    = {Schlenstedt, Jana and Balfanz, Sabine and Baumann, Arnd and Blenau, Wolfgang},
  title     = {Am5-HT7 : molecular and pharmacological characterization of the first serotonin receptor of the honeybee (Apis mellifera)},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-44423},
  year      = {2006},
  abstract  = {The biogenic amine serotonin (5-HT) plays a key role in the regulation and modulation of many physiological and behavioural processes in both vertebrates and invertebrates. These functions are mediated through the binding of serotonin to its receptors, of which 13 subtypes have been characterized in vertebrates. We have isolated a cDNA from the honeybee Apis mellifera (Am5-ht7) sharing high similarity to members of the 5-HT7 receptor family. Expression of the Am5-HT7 receptor in HEK293 cells results in an increase in basal cAMP levels, suggesting that Am5-HT7 is expressed as a constitutively active receptor. Serotonin application to Am5-ht7-transfected cells elevates cyclic adenosine 3',5'-monophosphate (cAMP) levels in a dose-dependent manner (EC50 = 1.1-1.8 nM). The Am5-HT7 receptor is also activated by 5-carboxamidotryptamine, whereas methiothepin acts as an inverse agonist. Receptor expression has been investigated by RT-PCR, in situ hybridization, and western blotting experiments. Receptor mRNA is expressed in the perikarya of various brain neuropils, including intrinsic mushroom body neurons, and in peripheral organs. This study marks the first comprehensive characterization of a serotonin receptor in the honeybee and should facilitate further analysis of the role(s) of the receptor in mediating the various central and peripheral effects of 5-HT.},
  language  = {en}
}