International union of basic and clinical pharmacology. CV. somatostatin receptors: Structure, function, ligands, and new nomenclature

Thomas Günther, Giovanni Tulipano, Pascal Dournaud, Corinne Bousquet, Zsolt Csaba, Hans Jürgen Kreienkamp, Amelie Lupp, Márta Korbonits, Justo P. Castaño, Hans Jürgen Wester, Michael Culler, Shlomo Melmed, Stefan Schulz

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Abstract

Somatostatin, also known as somatotropin-release inhibitory factor, is a cyclopeptide that exerts potent inhibitory actions on hormone secretion and neuronal excitability. Its physiologic functions are mediated by five G protein–coupled receptors (GPCRs) called somatostatin receptor (SST)1–5. These five receptors share common structural features and signaling mechanisms but differ in their cellular and subcellular localization and mode of regulation. SST 2 and SST 5 receptors have evolved as primary targets for pharmacological treatment of pituitary adenomas and neuroendocrine tumors. In addition, SST 2 is a prototypical GPCR for the development of peptide-based radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. This review article summarizes findings published in the last 25 years on the physiology, pharmacology, and clinical applications related to SSTs. We also discuss potential future developments and propose a new nomenclature.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)763-835
Number of pages73
JournalPharmacological reviews
Volume70
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Oct 2018

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