Human serotonin receptor 5-HT(1A) preferentially segregates to the liquid disordered phase in synthetic lipid bilayers

J Am Chem Soc. 2014 Oct 1;136(39):13530-3. doi: 10.1021/ja507221m. Epub 2014 Sep 19.

Abstract

We demonstrate successful incorporation of the G protein coupled receptor 5-HT1A into giant unilamellar vesicles using an agarose rehydration method. With direct observation using fluorescence techniques, we report preferential segregation of 5-HT1A into the cholesterol-poor liquid disordered phase of the membrane, contradicting previous reports of lipid raft segregation. Furthermore, altering the concentration of cholesterol and sphingomyelin in ternary mixtures does not alter 5-HT1A segregation into the liquid disordered phase.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Lipid Bilayers / chemical synthesis
  • Lipid Bilayers / chemistry*
  • Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT1A / chemistry*
  • Unilamellar Liposomes / chemistry

Substances

  • Lipid Bilayers
  • Unilamellar Liposomes
  • Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT1A