Methods for screening, treating and diagnosing G-protein coupled receptor-related disorders and compositions thereof

摘要

The present invention relates to novel methods and compositions for the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR)-related disorders through inhibition of regulators of G-protein signaling (RGS) proteins. The present invention relates to methods of screening and assessing test compounds useful in the intervention and prevention of GPCR-related disorders including neuropsychiatric and cardiopulmonary disorders. The invention further relates to methods to identify inhibitors for RGS expression or activity which are useful in the modulation of GPCR signaling pathways.