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Kin Chao

Imperial College London

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Organism:human· 2 Approach:statistical model· 2 Research Focus:protein folding & dynamics· 1 Assay:proteomics· 1

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Human class B1 GPCR modulation by plasma membrane lipids

Kin Chao, Linda Wong, Affiong I Oqua, Jas Kalayan, Yusman Manchanda, James T. Gebbie-Rayet, George Hedger, Alejandra Tomás, Sarah L. Rouse

The paper uses molecular dynamics simulations and FRET assays to study lipid interactions with class B1 GPCRs, revealing state-dependent and conserved lipid binding patterns.

Communications Biology · Jan 8, 2026Peer-reviewedMolecular Biology

Molecular mapping and functional validation of GLP-1R cholesterol binding sites in pancreatic beta cells

Affiong Ika Oqua, Kin Chao, Liliane El Eid, Lisa Casteller, Billy P Baxter, Alba Miguéns‐Gómez, Sebastian Barg, Ben J. Jones, Jorge Bernardino de la Serna, Sarah L. Rouse, Alejandra Tomás

This study identifies and validates cholesterol binding sites on GLP-1R in pancreatic beta cells, showing their role in receptor function and potential for drug design.

eLife · Apr 24, 2025Peer-reviewedCell Biology