Role of proteins associated with the cannabinoid receptor 1 in endocannabinoid signaling

To preserve homeostasis and proper function in every living organism, it is important for cells to communicate with each other and their environment. Cells are constantly processing a huge amount of extracellular stimuli through proteins called receptors. Receptors can transduce the signal from extracellular to intracellular compartments. G-protein coupled receptors are the biggest group, in which also belongs Cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1R). Endocannabinoid system regulates many biological processes such as learning, food intake, and movement. Obesity is a serious issue nowadays and in cases of searching for candidate molecules, there was found Src homology 3-domain growth factor receptor-bound 2-like (endophilin) interacting protein 1 (SGIP1). SGIP1 has a role in the regulation of energetic balance and its overexpression is leading to a development of obesity. SGIP1 was detected as an interaction partner of CB1R and it had been found that it is involved in internalization via clathrin-mediated endocytosis. SGIP1 is very homological with FCHO1/2 - important proteins which participate on early stages of endocytosis. Mechanism of inhibitory effect of SGIP1 on internalization remains unclear. The aim of this study is to clarify the role of distinct domains of SGIP1 in context of endocytosis. Key..