Discovery of short-acting β2-adrenergic receptor agonists based on computational methods
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1.Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences;2.AlphaMol Science Ltd

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    G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) constitute a crucial superfamily of membrane proteins that play a pivotal role in cellular signal transduction and serve as primary targets in contemporary drug development. The β2-adrenergic receptor (β2AR), a representative member of class A GPCRs, is a critical target in the therapeutic management of respiratory diseases. Despite the availability of several β2AR agonists in clinical practice, there remains a substantial need for optimization concerning drug safety, efficacy, and receptor selectivity. In this study, a virtual screening approach was utilized to effectively identify β2AR agonists from a compound library comprising 19 million molecules. Through comprehensive cellular assays and in vivo pharmacokinetic evaluations, a novel short-acting agonist with an EC50 value of 0.86 nM was discovered, presenting a promising candidate for the development of next-generation treatments for respiratory diseases.

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  • Received:March 17,2025
  • Revised:March 28,2025
  • Adopted:April 02,2025
  • Online: May 07,2025
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